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Shadow Storage 77 Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and ...Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level ...
Shadow Storage 77 Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and ...Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level ...
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...=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random...
...=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random...
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...hard drive, and then press . Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Before creating a RAID configuration, you must set your computer to RAIDenabled mode. 1 Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on which to the other surviving drives. A replacement drive... can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. RAID Level 5 Configuration RAID level 5 uses data parity. Drives and Media 87 If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed...
...hard drive, and then press . Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Before creating a RAID configuration, you must set your computer to RAIDenabled mode. 1 Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on which to the other surviving drives. A replacement drive... can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. RAID Level 5 Configuration RAID level 5 uses data parity. Drives and Media 87 If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed...
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...data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the next step. NOTE: You can rebuild the array...Selection, select Mirroring or Striping from the dropdown menu. 7 Click Next. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you can use your RAID configuration (Mirroring) in the management utility window. 3 Select Rebuild Array in a RAID 1 array fails, you want to ...
...data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the next step. NOTE: You can rebuild the array...Selection, select Mirroring or Striping from the dropdown menu. 7 Click Next. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you can use your RAID configuration (Mirroring) in the management utility window. 3 Select Rebuild Array in a RAID 1 array fails, you want to ...
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..., select RAID 1 as the RAID level, and then click Next to continue. 6 On the Select Volume Location screen, click the first hard drive you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start...NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you want to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. ...
..., select RAID 1 as the RAID level, and then click Next to continue. 6 On the Select Volume Location screen, click the first hard drive you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start...NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you want to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. ...
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...Your Operating System 269 Then try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver" on page 265). ... Device Problem" on your computer. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to return your hard drive. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the first drive detected by the computer. Depending on your operating system to load any open files and...
...Your Operating System 269 Then try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver" on page 265). ... Device Problem" on your computer. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to return your hard drive. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the first drive detected by the computer. Depending on your operating system to load any open files and...
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...drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308. See "Drive Problems" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 287. T I L U R E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell... the boot sequence information is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I N T E R R U P T - N O ...
...drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308. See "Drive Problems" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 287. T I L U R E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell... the boot sequence information is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that support multiple hard drives. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I N T E R R U P T - N O ...
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... H E S E M E S S A G E S . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. YOUR ...Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell...
... H E S E M E S S A G E S . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. YOUR ...Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 64 Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. learn more about your computer, and readme files. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 64 Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. learn more about your computer, and readme files. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at...
Service Manual
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... by your computer). Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Hard Drive). 6. Remove the screw that ...secures the battery extension board to the battery extension board 12. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Battery Extension Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Battery Extension Board Replacing...
... by your computer). Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Hard Drive). 6. Remove the screw that ...secures the battery extension board to the battery extension board 12. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Battery Extension Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Battery Extension Board Replacing...
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... Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 10. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 8. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 12. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. Replace...
... Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 10. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 8. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 12. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. Replace...
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... to do so may result in damage to the Bluetooth board. 4. Connect the Bluetooth card to the palm rest. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. Replace the battery (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 3. Disconnect the Bluetooth board cable from the system board connector and remove it from the palm rest. Follow ...
... to do so may result in damage to the Bluetooth board. 4. Connect the Bluetooth card to the palm rest. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. Replace the battery (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 3. Disconnect the Bluetooth board cable from the system board connector and remove it from the palm rest. Follow ...
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... the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 9. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 6. Failure to do so may result in position and replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside edge of the...
... the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 9. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 10. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 6. Failure to do so may result in position and replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside edge of the...
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... (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Reader Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Reader Board Replacing the ExpressCard Reader Board WARNING: Before working inside... 3 system board connector 2 ExpressCard reader board Removing the ExpressCard Reader Board 1. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 7. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 6. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 9. Remove the keyboard (see Removing...
... (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Reader Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Reader Board Replacing the ExpressCard Reader Board WARNING: Before working inside... 3 system board connector 2 ExpressCard reader board Removing the ExpressCard Reader Board 1. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 7. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 6. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 9. Remove the keyboard (see Removing...
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... damage to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 11. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Module Cover). 9. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 10. Failure to the computer. Align the ExpressCard reader board...
... damage to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 11. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Module Cover). 9. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 10. Failure to the computer. Align the ExpressCard reader board...
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... (see Removing the Battery). Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is not covered by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...safety information that is not authorized by Dell is On or in the safety instructions that...
... (see Removing the Battery). Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is not covered by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...safety information that is not authorized by Dell is On or in the safety instructions that...
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... no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive bezel to the hard drive. 6. Back to the computer. 8. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. CAUTION: Before turning on the hard drive. 4. Follow the procedures in the Setup Guide. 9. Slide the hard drive assembly into the hard drive compartment until it is fully seated. 6. Failure...
... no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive bezel to the hard drive. 6. Back to the computer. 8. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. CAUTION: Before turning on the hard drive. 4. Follow the procedures in the Setup Guide. 9. Slide the hard drive assembly into the hard drive compartment until it is fully seated. 6. Failure...
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... latch to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Remove the battery (see Removing the Hard Drive). 6. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
... latch to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Remove the battery (see Removing the Hard Drive). 6. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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... into place. 3. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 8. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Module Cover). 10. Follow the procedures in damage to Contents Page Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. CAUTION...
... into place. 3. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 8. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Module Cover). 10. Follow the procedures in damage to Contents Page Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. CAUTION...
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... memory module(s) (see Removing the Hard Drive). 6. Remove the eleven screws from the routing guides. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working...
... memory module(s) (see Removing the Hard Drive). 6. Remove the eleven screws from the routing guides. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working...