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... Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 Turning Off Your Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your ...Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card...
... Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 Turning Off Your Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your ...Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card...
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... and Conditions (U.S. Find It Here • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • How to set up a printer • Additional information about setting up my computer • How to troubleshoot and solve ...problems • How to remove and install parts • Specifications • How to direct your computer. Finding Information 9 NOTE: Additional information may ship with your call when contacting ...
... and Conditions (U.S. Find It Here • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • How to set up a printer • Additional information about setting up my computer • How to troubleshoot and solve ...problems • How to remove and install parts • Specifications • How to direct your computer. Finding Information 9 NOTE: Additional information may ship with your call when contacting ...
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...Windows desktop. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. Run Express Test first to the next test, press ; This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. If ...the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appear. • If a failure is...
...Windows desktop. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. Run Express Test first to the next test, press ; This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. If ...the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appear. • If a failure is...
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If only part of the display is needed. If the external monitor works, the computer display or ...; Connect or install a new device. Ensure that use the device. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. See "Contacting... Dell." Each device has its own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may be defective....
If only part of the display is needed. If the external monitor works, the computer display or ...; Connect or install a new device. Ensure that use the device. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. See "Contacting... Dell." Each device has its own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may be defective....
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... Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown ...require the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 81 b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and...
... Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown ...require the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 81 b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and...
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... computer. 5 Remove the battery. a Slide the battery-bay latch release lock on your computer. Hold a card by its edges or by Dell is flat and clean to avoid bending any telephone or network cables from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from being ... of the computer away from the bay. 1 1 battery 3 2 2 battery-bay latch release 3 battery-bay latch release lock 82 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: When you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to prevent the computer cover from their electrical outlets. Do not touch the components or...
... computer. 5 Remove the battery. a Slide the battery-bay latch release lock on your computer. Hold a card by its edges or by Dell is flat and clean to avoid bending any telephone or network cables from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from being ... of the computer away from the bay. 1 1 battery 3 2 2 battery-bay latch release 3 battery-bay latch release lock 82 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: When you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to prevent the computer cover from their electrical outlets. Do not touch the components or...
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...hard drive. See "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank." 8 Close the display and turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on a flat work surface. NOTE: If... this section, follow the safety instructions in the hard drive cover. 1 1 captive screws (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 83 NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to ground the system board. 7 Remove any of the hard drive. Hard Drive CAUTION: If...
...hard drive. See "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank." 8 Close the display and turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on a flat work surface. NOTE: If... this section, follow the safety instructions in the hard drive cover. 1 1 captive screws (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 83 NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to ground the system board. 7 Remove any of the hard drive. Hard Drive CAUTION: If...
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... and utilities for your computer. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 84 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it is fully seated. 7 Replace the cover and tighten the screws. 8 Install the operating...
... and utilities for your computer. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 84 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it is fully seated. 7 Replace the cover and tighten the screws. 8 Install the operating...
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... to a docking device. 1 While the computer is turned on, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on top of the media bay. Adding and Replacing Parts 85 Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive CD/DVD Drive NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices,... them or placing heavy objects on the taskbar, click the device that you want to eject, and click Stop. 2 Close your old hard drive to Dell in the computer. Avoid pressing down . 3 Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the device security screw from the bottom of the computer. 4 Using a ...
... to a docking device. 1 While the computer is turned on, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on top of the media bay. Adding and Replacing Parts 85 Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive CD/DVD Drive NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices,... them or placing heavy objects on the taskbar, click the device that you want to eject, and click Stop. 2 Close your old hard drive to Dell in the computer. Avoid pressing down . 3 Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the device security screw from the bottom of the computer. 4 Using a ...
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..., you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 86 Adding and Replacing Parts Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. CAUTION: Before...
..., you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 86 Adding and Replacing Parts Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. CAUTION: Before...
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... module: a Use your fingertips to install memory in DIMM A and B depending on the extent of the upgrade. 1 Follow the procedures in DIMM B. Adding and Replacing Parts 87 If you are upgrading memory, you will be empty. DIMM A holds the basic memory module as configured from the connector. NOTE: If you leave...
... module: a Use your fingertips to install memory in DIMM A and B depending on the extent of the upgrade. 1 Follow the procedures in DIMM B. Adding and Replacing Parts 87 If you are upgrading memory, you will be empty. DIMM A holds the basic memory module as configured from the connector. NOTE: If you leave...
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...-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . 88 Adding and Replacing Parts
...-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . 88 Adding and Replacing Parts
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..., and then click Computer Information. 1 2 1 memory slot notch 2 memory slot tab 6 Replace the memory module/Mini PCI cover and tighten the screws. Adding and Replacing Parts 89
..., and then click Computer Information. 1 2 1 memory slot notch 2 memory slot tab 6 Replace the memory module/Mini PCI cover and tighten the screws. Adding and Replacing Parts 89
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... Card If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the antenna cable from the Mini PCI card. 90 Adding and Replacing Parts If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is not already installed, go to step 4. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the...
... Card If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the antenna cable from the Mini PCI card. 90 Adding and Replacing Parts If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is not already installed, go to step 4. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the...
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c Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. Adding and Replacing Parts 91 1 1 antenna cable b Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.
c Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. Adding and Replacing Parts 91 1 1 antenna cable b Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.
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1 2 1 Mini PCI card 2 metal securing tabs (2) 4 Install the replacement Mini PCI card: NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, ensure that the antenna cable is not under the card when you click the card into the connector until it clicks. 92 Adding and Replacing Parts a Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into place.
1 2 1 Mini PCI card 2 metal securing tabs (2) 4 Install the replacement Mini PCI card: NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, ensure that the antenna cable is not under the card when you click the card into the connector until it clicks. 92 Adding and Replacing Parts a Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into place.
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Ensure that the cable snaps onto the primary connector on the Mini PCI card. 1 2 1 Mini PCI card 2 metal securing tabs (2) b Connect the antenna cable to the Mini PCI card. Adding and Replacing Parts 93
Ensure that the cable snaps onto the primary connector on the Mini PCI card. 1 2 1 Mini PCI card 2 metal securing tabs (2) b Connect the antenna cable to the Mini PCI card. Adding and Replacing Parts 93
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... the Product Information Guide. 1 1 antenna cable 5 Replace the memory module/Mini PCI cover and tighten the screws. See "Replacing the Battery." 94 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is difficult to close may damage your computer. 6 Insert the battery into...
... the Product Information Guide. 1 1 antenna cable 5 Replace the memory module/Mini PCI cover and tighten the screws. See "Replacing the Battery." 94 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is difficult to close may damage your computer. 6 Insert the battery into...
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... the indent to right until the cover snaps into place. 8 Close the display and turn the computer upside-down. 9 Replace the battery. Adding and Replacing Parts 95 3 Turn the computer right-side up, and then open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it rests on the right side...
... the indent to right until the cover snaps into place. 8 Close the display and turn the computer upside-down. 9 Replace the battery. Adding and Replacing Parts 95 3 Turn the computer right-side up, and then open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it rests on the right side...
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... the keyboard, and hold it up and slightly forward to allow access to replace. See "Hinge Cover." 1 1 keyboard 2 2 system board connector 96 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the keyboard connector on the palmrest. 8 Replace the two screws at...
... the keyboard, and hold it up and slightly forward to allow access to replace. See "Hinge Cover." 1 1 keyboard 2 2 system board connector 96 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the keyboard connector on the palmrest. 8 Replace the two screws at...