Dell XPS L501X Support Question
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Question posted by doll567 on February 17th, 2014
Whats The Procedure Hard Drive From Dell Xps L501x Laptop
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Answer #1: Posted by salman789 on February 17th, 2014 2:33 AM
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Please click on the link given below and refer to page number 24 to get the instructions for replacing the hard drive: http://bit.ly/1l0xA0A
Related Dell XPS L501X Manual Pages
Setup Guide - Page 9
... should never place your computer, ensure that you allow dust to place your Dell™ XPS™ laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer in the air vents.... and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop
This section provides information about setting up your computer. To prevent overheating ensure that you ...
Setup Guide - Page 24
Using Your XPS Laptop
This section provides information about the features available on your Dell™ XPS™ laptop.
Right View Features
1
2 34
5 67
22
Setup Guide - Page 27
... the USB device and connect it again. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered on the computer to eSATA
compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices
(such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Using Your XPS Laptop
8
eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare -
Setup Guide - Page 33
... charge status key , brightness increase
and decrease
keys, touch pad enable or disable key , and the multimedia keys are located in
this strip.
Using Your XPS Laptop
1
Battery status light - Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 34.
2
Hard drive activity light -
Setup Guide - Page 57
... placed in the NVIDIA Control Panel, click Help. Using Your XPS Laptop
Changing the Application Profile Settings
1. In the Program Settings tab, click Add and browse to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Manage 3D Settings.
3.
Your hard drive returns to normal operation, when the free fall state caused by...
Setup Guide - Page 65
... the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell.
63 See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows.
2. Write down any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs.
• Save and close any error message...
Setup Guide - Page 68
... on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists.
• If the hard drive is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Possible hard-disk drive failure during HDD boot test.
Hard-disk drive failure -
Using Support Tools
CMOS checksum error - Hard Drive SELF...
Setup Guide - Page 69
... the Hardware Troubleshooter:
1. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers.
Dell Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer.
To start the search.
3.
Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining...
Setup Guide - Page 70
...a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 87) for assistance.
1.
Using Support Tools
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics is invoked:
a. b. Turn on your computer.
3. NOTE: If you wait ...have been found , run the remaining memory tests? NOTE: If your hard drive. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has...
Setup Guide - Page 71
...continue."
Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you identify your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window.
4.
...Select the test you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit.
69 If PSA is displayed at the top...
Setup Guide - Page 74
...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 Operating System disc
to restore your computer to... your computer using these options. Option
Use
System Restore
as the first solution
Dell DataSafe Local Backup
when System Restore does not resolve your problem
System recovery media...
Setup Guide - Page 76
... your computer, it was in when you backup your computer.
2. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you purchased your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. 74
You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on your computer...
Setup Guide - Page 78
... boot device from being recovered. To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on the screen.
76 Insert the system recovery ...system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you backup your computer.
• Hard drive failure that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press...
Setup Guide - Page 79
..., spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. then, shut down your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window.
If possible, back up the data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.
Turn on...
Setup Guide - Page 80
... user. Click Next. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.
8....Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.
7. Restoring Your Operating System
3.
NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, ...
Setup Guide - Page 85
... you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return.
3. Remove any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 86), indicating the tests that belong with your return.
1. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and...
Setup Guide - Page 90
... about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features
See:
"System Recovery Media" on page 76 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 67 "My Dell Downloads" on page 65 support.dell.com
upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive
reinstall or replace a worn or defective part
the Service Manual at support...
Setup Guide - Page 92
Computer Model
Dell™ XPS™ L501X
Computer Information
System chipset Mobile Intel® 5 series express chipset HM57
Processor type
Intel Core&#... the About Your System section in the notification area of your computer. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the Dell Support Center. Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region.
Setup Guide - Page 98
...000 ft)
Airborne
G2 or lower as defined
contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 for operating - measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse):
Operating
110 G
NonOperating
160 G
Altitude (maximum):
Operating...Computer Environment
Maximum shock (for non-operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse;
Service Manual - Page 1
Dell™ XPS™ L501X Service Manual
Regulatory model: P11F series
Regulatory type: P11F001
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