Dell Inspiron 620 Support Question
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How To Install A Second Hard Drive On Inspiron 620
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... 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
... necessary for your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
• Upgrades ..., and online courses
• Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Hints and tips, articles from...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
... might also be on each side of the computer, allow air to the hard drive. Side View
1
1 vents
The vents, which are on when devices such...The hard-drive access light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to flow through your CD player are operating. 7 module bay 8 hard-drive access light 9 vents
Install a D-module CD/DVD drive, second hard drive, or floppy drive in ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Desktop Computer
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3 4 5
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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
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
... Factor Computer
1
2 3
5 4
1 heat sink assembly 2 speaker (optional) 3 memory modules (2)
4 hard drive 5 chassis intrusion switch
Setting Up Your Computer
CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow...place the computer too close to properly set up your computer has an expansion card installed (such as a modem card), connect the appropriate cable to the card, not ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
... If you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down and restart the computer. If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart...run . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see page 34). www.dell.com ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 38
...If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error.
• If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer.
• If the problem persists, contact... integrated graphics, contact Dell. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer.
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Quick...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 39
... the modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. This pattern also displays when you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive.
• Check the computer message that appears...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 44
...install the devices. The computer automatically restarts.
44
Quick Reference Guide The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the
instructions on the size of the hard drive...If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
5 Press the...
Setup Guide - Page 20
..., music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes
data. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking.
7 Media Card Reader - Turns
on a media card.
8 Optical drive eject button (2) -
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
6
Hard drive activity light - A blinking white light indicates...
Setup Guide - Page 37
... utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer each type of your computer.
Monitor system events and changes over time.
INSPIRON
Using Support Tools
Dell Support Center
All the support you need - one convenient location. To...
Setup Guide - Page 44
... a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc
to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer
to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer
NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer.
42 INSPIRON
Restoring...
Setup Guide - Page 47
... your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer.
4. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop;
Turn off your operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files:
1. When the DELL logo...
Setup Guide - Page 49
... see the Microsoft Windows desktop;
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you backup your hard drive to the operating state it...and press .
4. You can use of the recovery options installed on your computer and try again.
3. then, shut down your computer.
• Hard drive failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created ...
Setup Guide - Page 50
... data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem....is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop;
then, shut down your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System ...
Setup Guide - Page 60
... inside your warranty. 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...
Setup Guide - Page 62
... 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
...before removing the cover. Back to Contents Page
Drives
Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Hard Drive Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the... repairs on the hard-drive assembly and lift the hard-drive assembly out of the data cable from the hard drive. Hard Drive
Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
CAUTION: If you want to install a hard drive at a later...
Service Manual - Page 37
...
This field appears on the right side of hard drive installed
CAUTION: Unless you are changeable. As an ....
Press to make your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. and down the list with the up and down -...settings. Back to Contents Page
System Setup
Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual
Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Passwords
Overview
...
Service Manual - Page 42
... on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
Damage due to Contents Page
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
Back to servicing that shipped with your warranty.
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