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Will Inspiron 620 Accept Ide Hard Drive
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
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... Your Computer 27 Mini Tower Computer 27 Desktop Computer 28 Small Form Factor Computer 29 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 30
Setting Up Your Computer 30
Solving Problems 33 Dell Diagnostics 33 System Lights 36
Diagnostic Lights 37 Beep Codes 40 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 41 Resolving Software and Hardware...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
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... operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
• Upgrades - Online discussion with technical support
• Reference - Drivers, patches, and software updates
• Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - www.dell.com | support.dell.com
What...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
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Desktop Computer
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1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive)
2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board
5 card slots (3) for one PCI Express x16 card and two PCI cards
6 heat sink assembly
7 front I/O panel
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
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...logo appears, press immediately.
If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Start the...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Enter ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 41
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Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics
The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure.
1 Turn on your computer ..." section of the online User's Guide. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Hard Drive Problems" in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 44
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...8 At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next.
9 If the Modem Dialing Information ...hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press to select the repair option, and remove the CD.
4 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you see the Windows desktop...
Setup Guide - Page 20
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... the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking.
7 Media Card Reader - A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes
data.
Opens the optical drive tray when pressed.
18 Using Your Inspiron Desktop
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Hard drive activity light -
Setup Guide - Page 37
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... links to your computer.
Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of your computer each type of file.
• Performance and Configuration History - INSPIRON
Using Support Tools
Dell Support Center
All...of space consumed by each day. The Dell Support Center home page displays your hard drive, and track the changes made to access:
PC Checkup -
Monitor system events...
Setup Guide - Page 42
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... (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Write down your computer.
2. Click Exit to continue? (Recommended)." If a device fails a test, the test stops and the computer beeps.
Using Support Tools
Starting Dell ePSA Diagnostics
Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA) tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on...
Setup Guide - Page 44
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... with your computer.
42 INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore...
Setup Guide - Page 47
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... Microsoft Windows desktop;
Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to:
• Backup and restore your computer to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware.
3.
Restoring Your Operating System
NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to...
Setup Guide - Page 49
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... recovery media, created using the system recovery media:
1.
then, shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on your computer and try again.
3. Restoring Your Operating System
To...
Setup Guide - Page 50
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...on page 44) to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to wait until you see "Dell...your computer. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. then, shut down your operating system problem. This...
Setup Guide - Page 56
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... for paying shipping expenses.
For the telephone number to you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so...return is not responsible for any of the box. NOTE: You are not accepted. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are responsible for credit.
5. Remove any other storage device in the original...
Setup Guide - Page 60
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INSPIRON
Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to:
reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part
See...
Setup Guide - Page 62
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... more information regarding the configuration of your computer. Computer Model
Dell Inspiron 620
Processor
Type
Intel Core i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Celeron Intel Pentium Dual Core
System Chipset
Type
Intel H61
Drives
Internally accessible
Externally accessible
two 3.5-inch bays for SATA hard drives
two 5.25-inch bays for , and upgrading your computer, see the...
Service Manual - Page 20
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Drives
Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Hard Drive Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...the Computer Cover). 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the hard-drive assembly and lift the hard-drive assembly out of the data cable from the system board connector and set it aside. ...
Service Manual - Page 37
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... scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of hard drive installed
CAUTION: Unless you are changeable. Help Screen - Key Functions - System Setup Options
NOTE: Depending on (or restart) your computer work incorrectly. Back to Contents Page
System Setup
Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual
Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Passwords
Overview...
Service Manual - Page 39
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...see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Changing Boot Sequence for example, to boot from the CD/DVD/CD-RW drive to boot from the USB floppy disk drive. 3rd Boot Priority ... device to boot from the primary hard drive. Enter system setup (see System Setup). The computer attempts to a USB connector.
2. l USB Storage Device - USB Hard Disk; l Hard Drive - Use the arrow keys to highlight...
Service Manual - Page 42
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Technical Overview
Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer
1 hard drive 3 system board 5 front bezel
2 power supply 4 optical drive
System Board Components Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized ...
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