Dell XPS L501X Support Question
Dell XPS L501X Support Question
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Question posted by ONETOblue on January 8th, 2014
How To Replace Hard Drive Xps L501x
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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on February 1st, 2014 6:35 AM
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Related Dell XPS L501X Manual Pages
Setting Up and Using 3D TV - Page 3
... even if 3DTV Play is disabled. 6 Check the HDMI audio on the TV by playing a video, game, or music and adjusting the volume on your hard drive, and browse 3D photos.
3D Games
NVIDIA 3DTV Play application supports the same games as NVIDIA 3D Vision. Using NVIDIA 3DTV Play
The NVIDIA 3DTV...
Setup Guide - Page 27
In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Using Your XPS Laptop
8
eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - The USB PowerShare
feature ...
25 NOTE: If you 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).
NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the ...
Setup Guide - Page 33
... computer reads or writes data. For more information on the logo light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on the XPS logo indicates the power states. Using Your XPS Laptop
1
Battery status light - A solid
white light indicates hard drive activity. The light on page 38.
31
For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and...
Setup Guide - Page 57
...XPS Laptop
Changing the Application Profile Settings
1. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to select the application's executable file (.exe).
To change the settings for a specific application, select the application in the Select a program to customize: list and make the desired changes. When a free fall state is detected, the hard drive...your computer hard drive from ...
Setup Guide - Page 65
... troubleshooting when contacting Dell.
63 If you have other software problems -
• Back up your files immediately.
• Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs.
• Save and close any error message that the program is installed and configured properly.
-- Ensure that the program is displayed to run...
Setup Guide - Page 68
... device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.
• Enter system setup and ensure that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Hard-disk drive read failure - Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST.
Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance...
Setup Guide - Page 69
... incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance.
Click Start → Help and Support.
2.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc.
67 NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 62 and run Dell Diagnostics before you can use the...
Setup Guide - Page 70
...? (Recommended)." When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your hard drive. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer.
3. Turn on...Dell" on page 87) for assistance.
1. Using Support Tools
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again...
Setup Guide - Page 71
Using Support Tools
c. If PSA is not invoked:
Press any key to the Choose An Option window.
4. Select the test you identify your hard drive and to go to continue." Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for your computer ...
Setup Guide - Page 74
... 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 Operating System disc
to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer
to restore...
Setup Guide - Page 76
...computer, it 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 backup your data files before using the Dell...any newly added internal hardware.
Turn off your operating system problem. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on page 77) to install on page 12)
Dell DataSafe Local Backup ...
Setup Guide - Page 78
...system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Insert the system ... from being recovered.
Follow the instructions on your computer.
• Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press .
4.
Setup Guide - Page 79
... in when you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on . If possible, back up... all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" ...
Setup Guide - Page 80
... OK.
6. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select Repair Your Computer. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to complete. Restoring Your Operating System
3. Click Next. Click Finish to factory condition.
9. The restore process begins and may need...
Setup Guide - Page 85
... telephone number to call for your return.
1. or damaged or lost or corrupted data; lost removable media that 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 on the outside of the box. Remove any other storage...
Setup Guide - Page 90
... 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.dell.com/manuals
NOTE: In some countries, opening and...
Setup Guide - Page 98
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
-15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft...
5% to 35,000 ft)
Airborne
G2 or lower as defined
contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse;
Service Manual - Page 4
... 29
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32
8 Power-Button Board 35
Removing the Power-Button Board 35 Replacing the Power-Button Board 36
9 Coin-Cell Battery 37
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 37 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 38
10 Hard Drive 39
Removing the Hard Drive 39 Replacing the Hard Drive 41
4
Contents
Service Manual - Page 41
... "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard
drive. 5 Place the hard-drive assembly in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging.
Replacing the Hard Drive
1 Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bay. 6 Slide the hard-drive assembly to connect it to the system board connector.
Service Manual - Page 42
... stray screws remain inside the computer.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base.
8 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32).
9 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer.
42...
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