Setup Guide
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the ... Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 28 Status Lights... Drive 40 Display Features 42 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the ... Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 28 Status Lights... Drive 40 Display Features 42 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52...
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..., and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). To remove the top cover: 1. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 46 Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section...
..., and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). To remove the top cover: 1. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 46 Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 top cover 2 release button 3 back of the computer 2 1 3 47
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 top cover 2 release button 3 back of the computer 2 1 3 47
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Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1. Align the top cover on the display back. 2. Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and the display back cover. 48
Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1. Align the top cover on the display back. 2. Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and the display back cover. 48
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...module is seated properly. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight 56 Possible Problem Possible system board failure - Possible system board failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem...detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 84. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure ...
...module is seated properly. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight 56 Possible Problem Possible system board failure - Possible system board failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem...detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 84. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure ...
Service Manual
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Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Top Cover 13 Removing the Top Cover 13 Replacing the Top Cover 14 3 Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Replacing the Battery 16 4 Module Cover 17 Removing the Module Cover 17 Replacing the Module Cover 18 5 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Top Cover 13 Removing the Top Cover 13 Replacing the Top Cover 14 3 Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Replacing the Battery 16 4 Module Cover 17 Removing the Module Cover 17 Replacing the Module Cover 18 5 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Contents 3
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... Display Cable 49 Display-Panel Brackets 50 Removing the Display-Panel Brackets 50 Replacing the Display-Panel Brackets 50 11 Hinge Cover 53 Removing the Hinge Cover 53 Replacing the Hinge Cover 55 12 Camera Module 57 Removing the Camera Module 57 Replacing the Camera Module 58 13 Coin-Cell Battery 61 Removing...
... Display Cable 49 Display-Panel Brackets 50 Removing the Display-Panel Brackets 50 Replacing the Display-Panel Brackets 50 11 Hinge Cover 53 Removing the Hinge Cover 53 Replacing the Hinge Cover 55 12 Camera Module 57 Removing the Camera Module 57 Replacing the Camera Module 58 13 Coin-Cell Battery 61 Removing...
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... to help to avoid bending any installed cards from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you disconnect the cable. As you disconnect a cable, pull...this type of cable, press in -1 media card reader. 5 Disconnect your computer. 10 Before You Begin Damage due to prevent the computer cover from the 8-in on the cable itself. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. WARNING: Before working inside...
... to help to avoid bending any installed cards from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you disconnect the cable. As you disconnect a cable, pull...this type of cable, press in -1 media card reader. 5 Disconnect your computer. 10 Before You Begin Damage due to prevent the computer cover from the 8-in on the cable itself. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. WARNING: Before working inside...
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... on page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that secures the top cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 2 Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with... "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground ...
... on page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that secures the top cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 2 Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with... "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground ...
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... damage to the computer. 14 Top Cover Failure to the display back cover. 3 Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. Ensure that the DELL logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 2 Align the top cover to do so may result in "Before...
... damage to the computer. 14 Top Cover Failure to the display back cover. 3 Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. Ensure that the DELL logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 2 Align the top cover to do so may result in "Before...
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3 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Damage due to ...
3 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Damage due to ...
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...the computer base. 5 Lift the module cover off the computer base. Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Module Cover 17 4 Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer,...: To help prevent damage to the base cover. 4 Using your fingertips, release the tabs on the module cover from the slots on page 15). 3 Loosen the captive screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (...
...the computer base. 5 Lift the module cover off the computer base. Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Module Cover 17 4 Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer,...: To help prevent damage to the base cover. 4 Using your fingertips, release the tabs on the module cover from the slots on page 15). 3 Loosen the captive screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (...
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3 2 1 1 tabs 3 captive screw 2 module cover Replacing the Module Cover CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 18 Module Cover
3 2 1 1 tabs 3 captive screw 2 module cover Replacing the Module Cover CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 18 Module Cover
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... the memory-module connector. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by installing memory modules on page 17). See "Specifications" in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see ..."Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on the system board. You can be accessed from Dell are covered under your computer). Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in your Setup Guide for information...
... the memory-module connector. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by installing memory modules on page 17). See "Specifications" in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see ..."Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on the system board. You can be accessed from Dell are covered under your computer). Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in your Setup Guide for information...
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2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the ...
2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the ...
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..." on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 6 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by... Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15) before working inside the computer....
..." on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 6 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by... Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15) before working inside the computer....
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2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated. 3 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). Failure to the computer. 24 Optical Drive
2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated. 3 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). Failure to the computer. 24 Optical Drive
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... computer. Keyboard 27 7 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4 Slide a plastic scribe between the slots on the keyboard... are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to replace...
... computer. Keyboard 27 7 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4 Slide a plastic scribe between the slots on the keyboard... are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to replace...
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... additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 15) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board...
... additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 15) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board...
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...a wireless Mini-Card with your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer, the card is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by .... Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer has one full Mini-Card slot for Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN...
...a wireless Mini-Card with your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer, the card is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by .... Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer has one full Mini-Card slot for Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN...