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... Drivers for Windows XP 60 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 60 Restoring Your Operating System 61 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 61 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 62 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 65 Recommended Tools 65 Shutting Down Your Computer 65 Hard Drive... 66 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 68 Memory 68 Modem and Mini PCI Card 71 Replacing the Modem 72 Adding a Mini PCI Card 72 CD or DVD Drive 75 Keyboard 76 6 ...
... Drivers for Windows XP 60 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 60 Restoring Your Operating System 61 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 61 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 62 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 65 Recommended Tools 65 Shutting Down Your Computer 65 Hard Drive... 66 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 68 Memory 68 Modem and Mini PCI Card 71 Replacing the Modem 72 Adding a Mini PCI Card 72 CD or DVD Drive 75 Keyboard 76 6 ...
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... Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - If you reinstall the operating system for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Upgrade information for correct ...is necessary for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Computer documentation, details on the screen. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system ...
... Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - If you reinstall the operating system for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Upgrade information for correct ...is necessary for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Computer documentation, details on the screen. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system ...
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... overheating. A Tour of Your Computer 21 Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard drive air vent memory module cover battery latch release M O D E M / M I N I P C I V E - Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s) and the CD or DVD drive latch release. Releases the battery. Covers the compartment that contains the modem...
... overheating. A Tour of Your Computer 21 Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard drive air vent memory module cover battery latch release M O D E M / M I N I P C I V E - Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s) and the CD or DVD drive latch release. Releases the battery. Covers the compartment that contains the modem...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I C A L O U T L E T - When the power light is low or depleted. If the light is on. Turn off the computer (see page 68). Ensure that ...H U T D O W N T H E C O M P U T E R - If the computer does not turn on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules (see page 28), disconnect the computer from charging. Contact Dell (see page 10. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T - Check the AC adapter cable connections. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in standby mode-press the power...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I C A L O U T L E T - When the power light is low or depleted. If the light is on. Turn off the computer (see page 68). Ensure that ...H U T D O W N T H E C O M P U T E R - If the computer does not turn on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules (see page 28), disconnect the computer from charging. Contact Dell (see page 10. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T - Check the AC adapter cable connections. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in standby mode-press the power...
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...O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. Try copying the file to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I A - The operating system is not...any error conditions encountered. 3 If you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list...
...O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. Try copying the file to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I A - The operating system is not...any error conditions encountered. 3 If you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list...
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...off , press the power button. • If the light is installed. Try pressing any key or move the cursor to occur after a memory module is on page 86. Connect the computer to power your computer. Correct the appropriate options in standby mode-press the power button to turn... charge may have caused the display to exit standby • If the light is off . Run the Keyboard Controller test as described in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). When the light is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your power management settings may be depleted. See "Using...
...off , press the power button. • If the light is installed. Try pressing any key or move the cursor to occur after a memory module is on page 86. Connect the computer to power your computer. Correct the appropriate options in standby mode-press the power button to turn... charge may have caused the display to exit standby • If the light is off . Run the Keyboard Controller test as described in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 49). When the light is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your power management settings may be depleted. See "Using...
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...the computer and from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on your warranty coverage, see page 90). 58 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove any installed PC Cards, and put it in a dry area at room temperature. Let the computer dry for at least 24 ...the computer does not start , or if you removed. 15 Replace the battery. 16 Turn on the back of the computer. 12 Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the screw(s). 13 Replace the hard drive. 14 Replace any attached external devices, and disconnect them in a safe place to...
...the computer and from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on your warranty coverage, see page 90). 58 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove any installed PC Cards, and put it in a dry area at room temperature. Let the computer dry for at least 24 ...the computer does not start , or if you removed. 15 Replace the battery. 16 Turn on the back of the computer. 12 Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the screw(s). 13 Replace the hard drive. 14 Replace any attached external devices, and disconnect them in a safe place to...
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... for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer. 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the system board. foam packaging hard drive Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on page 65. 2 Turn...
... for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer. 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the system board. foam packaging hard drive Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on page 65. 2 Turn...
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b Remove the module from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. 3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. captive screw memory module cover NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the connector. memory module securing clips Adding and Replacing Parts 69
b Remove the module from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. 3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. captive screw memory module cover NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the connector. memory module securing clips Adding and Replacing Parts 69
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... b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . NOTICE: If the memory module cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Turn on the computer. No error message... indicates this failure. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to your computer. 6 Insert the battery into place. As the computer boots, it ....
... b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . NOTICE: If the memory module cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Turn on the computer. No error message... indicates this failure. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to your computer. 6 Insert the battery into place. As the computer boots, it ....
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CD or DVD drive screw lever Adding and Replacing Parts 75 captive screw memory module cover 3 Remove the screw labeled "O" next to the memory module cover. CD or DVD Drive 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 65. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw in the memory module cover, and lift the cover away from the computer.
CD or DVD drive screw lever Adding and Replacing Parts 75 captive screw memory module cover 3 Remove the screw labeled "O" next to the memory module cover. CD or DVD Drive 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 65. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw in the memory module cover, and lift the cover away from the computer.
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Keyboard 1 Complete the instructions in step 3. 8 Replace the memory module cover and screw. NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling ... until the drive is fully seated. 7 Replace the screw that the keyboard connector is exposed. 76 Adding and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press the lever next to the memory module connectors in the direction of the arrow on the lever (towards the drive) to release the drive. 5 Pull the...
Keyboard 1 Complete the instructions in step 3. 8 Replace the memory module cover and screw. NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling ... until the drive is fully seated. 7 Replace the screw that the keyboard connector is exposed. 76 Adding and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press the lever next to the memory module connectors in the direction of the arrow on the lever (towards the drive) to release the drive. 5 Pull the...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Standard memory Maximum memory Memory access time: clock speed Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB (2) Modem Ethernet LAN Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter 2 user-accessible SODIMM sockets 64, ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Standard memory Maximum memory Memory access time: clock speed Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB (2) Modem Ethernet LAN Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter 2 user-accessible SODIMM sockets 64, ...
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... graphics integrated direct AGP Intel UMA integrated 1 MB with Intel DVMT up to 32 MB (with 128 MB of system memory) or 64 MB (with 256 MB or more of system memory) SPWG-B AC'97 (soft audio) Sigmatel 9750 18-bit (analog-to-digital) and 20-bit (digital-to-analog) PCI bus...
... graphics integrated direct AGP Intel UMA integrated 1 MB with Intel DVMT up to 32 MB (with 128 MB of system memory) or 64 MB (with 256 MB or more of system memory) SPWG-B AC'97 (soft audio) Sigmatel 9750 18-bit (analog-to-digital) and 20-bit (digital-to-analog) PCI bus...
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... 41 E e-mail fixing problems, 25 F floppy drive fixing problems, 55 H hard drive description, 21 replacing, 66 returning to Dell, 68 system view, 21 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 11 help file, 10 I installing parts before you begin, 65 recommended... lights description, 14 system view, 14 keypad numeric, 33 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 line conditioners, 28 M memory removing, 69 memory module cover description, 21 system view, 21 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem adding, 72 modem connector description, 18 system view, 18 ...
... 41 E e-mail fixing problems, 25 F floppy drive fixing problems, 55 H hard drive description, 21 replacing, 66 returning to Dell, 68 system view, 21 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 11 help file, 10 I installing parts before you begin, 65 recommended... lights description, 14 system view, 14 keypad numeric, 33 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 line conditioners, 28 M memory removing, 69 memory module cover description, 21 system view, 21 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem adding, 72 modem connector description, 18 system view, 18 ...