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Dell Inspiron 2305 How To Reformat Hard Drive And Reinstall
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Setup Guide - Page 27
.../standby mode or there might be an issue with audio programs.
7
Hard drive activity light - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for assistance.
• Off - CAUTION: To... - Using Your Inspiron One
5
Audio-out/Headphone connector -
NOTE: To connect to a pair of data, never turn off when pressed. A blinking
white light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on...
Setup Guide - Page 53
... a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs.
• Save and close any error message that the program is displayed to run the software. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information:
--Ensure that is compatible with the program.
--If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
--Write down any open files...
Setup Guide - Page 58
...invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer.
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer... you print these procedures before you begin. Start Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press .
When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This may ...
Setup Guide - Page 59
... key to continue." Write down your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window.
Select the test you want to run Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on...If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If PSA is not invoked:
Press any key to the Choose An Option window.
4. This will start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If ...
Setup Guide - Page 62
... your computer.
60 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 operating system and Dell factoryinstalled software on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore
to...
Setup Guide - Page 65
... so on your computer.
4.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter.
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 the operating state it was in when you to:
• Backup and restore your computer to...
Setup Guide - Page 67
... restart the computer.
2. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. To restore operating system and Dell factoryinstalled software using the system recovery media. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your hard drive to wait until you backup your computer. Follow the instructions on your data files before using...
Setup Guide - Page 69
... want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Restoring Your Operating System
Starting Dell Factory Image Restore
1. ...the computer.
67 then, shut down your configuration, you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Repair Your Computer. The restore process begins and may need to the factory...
Setup Guide - Page 78
... your warranty. INSPIRON
Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to:
reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features
upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace...
Setup Guide - Page 80
...
This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your desktop. Computer Model
System Chipset
Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305 Dell Inspiron One 2310
Inspiron 2305
AMD® M880G + SB820M
Processor
Inspiron 2305
AMD Athlon™ II X2 AMD Athlon II X3 AMD Athlon II X4...
Setup Guide - Page 81
..., 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB,
configurations
and 8 GB
NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Drives
Internally accessible Externally accessible)
Memory
Memory module connectors
Inspiron 2305 Inspiron 2310 Memory module capacities Memory type
one 3.5-inch SATA hard drive one digital microphone
software program menus and media controls
79
Service Manual - Page 1
... a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is strictly forbidden.
Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual
Technical Overview Before You Begin Back Cover Hard Drive Optical Drive Converter Card Touch Screen Control Card (Optional) Front Stand Audio Video Board Shield Audio Video Board Audio Video...
Service Manual - Page 16
...Enter your desktop and is located on the top right of results appear on the computer. 2. b. Click Download Now to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 ... you do not have your computer. The File Download window appears. 6. Click Save to your desktop. The file downloads to save the file on the screen. Click Close if the Download Complete...
Service Manual - Page 35
..., and utilities on the hard drive.
1 captive screws (2)
2 hard-drive assembly
5. Follow the instructions in Sleep state. Damage due to the hard drive. 6. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to Contents Page
Hard Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive
WARNING: Before working inside...
Service Manual - Page 51
...frame to the chassis.
6. Back to Contents Page
Middle Frame
Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual Removing the Middle Frame Replacing the Middle Frame WARNING...from step 2 to step 5 in Before You Begin.
2. Follow the instructions in Removing the Optical Drive.
4. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the chassis. 3. Follow the ...
Service Manual - Page 57
Back to Contents Page
Optical Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Back ...
Service Manual - Page 65
...board may vary based on the chassis. 3. Back to Contents Page
Speakers
Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working ...on each speaker) that secure the speakers to step 5 in Removing the Optical Drive. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the four screws (two on your ...
Service Manual - Page 76
... computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
Turn on the left side of the system ... Back to Contents Page
System Setup Utility
Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual
Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords ...hard drive installed
CAUTION: Unless you are changeable.
This prompt can view information about each option listed in this program. When the DELL...
Service Manual - Page 79
... on the drive, the computer generates an error message. Press the up- CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; Network; Hard Drive;
l Hard Drive - If...Device; NOTE: To boot to run Dell Diagnostics from the floppy disk drive. by default) Specifies the boot sequence ... drive, the computer generates an error message. Enter system setup utility (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Diskette Drive;...
Service Manual - Page 83
... MXM-assembly fan 6 processor heat-sink fan 8 optical drive 10 hard-drive assembly
System Board Components
Inspiron™ One 2305
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inside View of Your Inspiron One
NOTE: The appearance of Your Inspiron One System Board Components
WARNING: Before working inside your...
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