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... electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices from your computer. 5 Press and hold the power button for shut-down instructions. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. ...You Begin | 7 NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off your computer...
... electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices from your computer. 5 Press and hold the power button for shut-down instructions. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. ...You Begin | 7 NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off your computer...
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3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 4 Lift the connector latches and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the touchpad cable and the power-button cable from the system board. 1 1 touchpad cable 3 connector latches (2) 2 3 2 power-button cable 32 | Removing the Palm-Rest
3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 4 Lift the connector latches and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the touchpad cable and the power-button cable from the system board. 1 1 touchpad cable 3 connector latches (2) 2 3 2 power-button cable 32 | Removing the Palm-Rest
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... 1 Align the palm-rest over the computer base. 2 Press down on the palm-rest to snap it into place. 3 Slide the touchpad cable and the power-button cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on page 7. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 3 Follow the... "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 29. 2 Replace the optical-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... 1 Align the palm-rest over the computer base. 2 Press down on the palm-rest to snap it into place. 3 Slide the touchpad cable and the power-button cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on page 7. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 3 Follow the... "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 29. 2 Replace the optical-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Procedure 1 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board. 2 Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board. 3 Disconnect the power adapter-port cable, speaker cable, and the I/O board cable from the system board. 5 1 2 3 4 1 display cable 3 power-adapter-port cable 5 I/O board cable 2 tape 4 speaker cable 46 | Removing the System Board
Procedure 1 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board. 2 Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board. 3 Disconnect the power adapter-port cable, speaker cable, and the I/O board cable from the system board. 5 1 2 3 4 1 display cable 3 power-adapter-port cable 5 I/O board cable 2 tape 4 speaker cable 46 | Removing the System Board
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... information that shipped with the screw hole on the computer base. 2 Replace the screw that secures the system board to the computer base. 3 Connect the power-adapter-port cable, speaker cable, and the I/O board cable to the connectors on the system board. 4 Connect the display cable to the system board. 5 .... 2 Press during POST to enter system setup. 3 Navigate to the system board. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 21. 5 Replace the hard-drive assembly.
... information that shipped with the screw hole on the computer base. 2 Replace the screw that secures the system board to the computer base. 3 Connect the power-adapter-port cable, speaker cable, and the I/O board cable to the connectors on the system board. 4 Connect the display cable to the system board. 5 .... 2 Press during POST to enter system setup. 3 Navigate to the system board. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 21. 5 Replace the hard-drive assembly.
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4 Move aside the power adapter-port cable from the screws. 5 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 6 Lift the display assembly off the computer base. 1 2 3 1 display assembly 3 power adapter-port cable 2 screws (3) Removing the Display Assembly | 71
4 Move aside the power adapter-port cable from the screws. 5 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 6 Lift the display assembly off the computer base. 1 2 3 1 display assembly 3 power adapter-port cable 2 screws (3) Removing the Display Assembly | 71
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Windows 8 17 Power Adapter 21 Battery 22 Laptop Battery 22 Conserving the Battery Power 22 Coin-Cell Battery 23 Improving the Battery Performance 23 Touchpad 24 About Touchpad 24 Touchpad Gestures 24 Scroll 24 Zoom 26 Rotate 27 Flick 28 My Favorites 28 Desktop 28 Display 29 3D Display 29 Wireless Display 29 Touchscreen Display 30 Contents 3 Contents Charms Sidebar 15 Signing in to Windows 8 16 Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Turning off your computer -
Windows 8 17 Power Adapter 21 Battery 22 Laptop Battery 22 Conserving the Battery Power 22 Coin-Cell Battery 23 Improving the Battery Performance 23 Touchpad 24 About Touchpad 24 Touchpad Gestures 24 Scroll 24 Zoom 26 Rotate 27 Flick 28 My Favorites 28 Desktop 28 Display 29 3D Display 29 Wireless Display 29 Touchscreen Display 30 Contents 3 Contents Charms Sidebar 15 Signing in to Windows 8 16 Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Turning off your computer -
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... Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact Details for Regulatory Compliance Web site 165 Additional Compliance Information 165 Migration Tips 166 Migrating to Windows 7 From an Earlier Windows Operating System 166 Transfer Methods 167 Power Management 167 Configuring the Power Settings 168 Contents 11
... Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact Details for Regulatory Compliance Web site 165 Additional Compliance Information 165 Migration Tips 166 Migrating to Windows 7 From an Earlier Windows Operating System 166 Transfer Methods 167 Power Management 167 Configuring the Power Settings 168 Contents 11
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... also choose to put your computer - Windows 8 To turn off your computer in sleep or hibernate state. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Tap or click Power and then choose Shut down.
... also choose to put your computer - Windows 8 To turn off your computer in sleep or hibernate state. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Tap or click Power and then choose Shut down.
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... based on the country where the power adapter is recommended to use only the power adapter that shipped with your computer or a Dell-approved replacement power adapter, to avoid damaging your computer. CAUTION: It is shipped. The Dell power-adapter kit consists of the power adapter and the power cable. The power-adapter power rating (65 W, 90 W, and so on...
... based on the country where the power adapter is recommended to use only the power adapter that shipped with your computer or a Dell-approved replacement power adapter, to avoid damaging your computer. CAUTION: It is shipped. The Dell power-adapter kit consists of the power adapter and the power cable. The power-adapter power rating (65 W, 90 W, and so on...
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...battery because it has to optimize your laptop, do any of time. 22 Battery Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see Setting Power Options). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of the following table compares the most commonly... in size Moderate capacity Moderate weight 9-cell battery High cost Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to be charged more often.
...battery because it has to optimize your laptop, do any of time. 22 Battery Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see Setting Power Options). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of the following table compares the most commonly... in size Moderate capacity Moderate weight 9-cell battery High cost Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to be charged more often.
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... to an electrical outlet when possible. Battery 23 Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery resides on the system board and provides power to the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer is the time the battery can last for which is turned off...time of a battery, which the computer is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to purchase a new battery during the life of times the battery is powered off . The life of system board, temperature, the time for several years. The...
... to an electrical outlet when possible. Battery 23 Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery resides on the system board and provides power to the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer is the time the battery can last for which is turned off...time of a battery, which the computer is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to purchase a new battery during the life of times the battery is powered off . The life of system board, temperature, the time for several years. The...
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... from the computer. Keyboard 35 The connection can be using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. The wireless connection can be any of the following : • USB - On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard...
... from the computer. Keyboard 35 The connection can be using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. The wireless connection can be any of the following : • USB - On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard...
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The location on and you to support.dell.com. -- Storage devices can use . Locating the Label on Your Computer The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on the label is: • Portable computers: Bottom of the portable computer • Desktop computer: Back or top of the ...the Service Tag and Express-Service code. Click Find My Service Tag and follow the steps below: -- Most of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer. Service Code You can locate the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of storage devices are hard...
The location on and you to support.dell.com. -- Storage devices can use . Locating the Label on Your Computer The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on the label is: • Portable computers: Bottom of the portable computer • Desktop computer: Back or top of the ...the Service Tag and Express-Service code. Click Find My Service Tag and follow the steps below: -- Most of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer. Service Code You can locate the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of storage devices are hard...
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... cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 Generally, you can remove from and written to physical shock, are called platters, onto which the data is powered on. Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). A typical HDD design consists of carbon for protection. Removable Storage Devices Removable...
... cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 Generally, you can remove from and written to physical shock, are called platters, onto which the data is powered on. Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). A typical HDD design consists of carbon for protection. Removable Storage Devices Removable...
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... (MMC) Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) [card with Ultra High Speed (UHS)] 38 Storage They are re-writeable, fast, and retain data even when power supply is a 12 cm plastic optical disc, the same size as DVDs and CDs.
... (MMC) Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) [card with Ultra High Speed (UHS)] 38 Storage They are re-writeable, fast, and retain data even when power supply is a 12 cm plastic optical disc, the same size as DVDs and CDs.
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Provides slot(s) to the system board from the computer power supply. Provide power to install expansion card(s). • Chipset - System Board A system board is designed for. 40 System Board All other devices connect to the ...system board to be able to install processor(s). • Memory-module connector(s) - Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - NOTE: Size, shape, and location of components may have integrated graphics, sound, and network capabilities. Additionally, a system board may vary based on ...
Provides slot(s) to the system board from the computer power supply. Provide power to install expansion card(s). • Chipset - System Board A system board is designed for. 40 System Board All other devices connect to the ...system board to be able to install processor(s). • Memory-module connector(s) - Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - NOTE: Size, shape, and location of components may have integrated graphics, sound, and network capabilities. Additionally, a system board may vary based on ...
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... devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, servers, and so on . A processor designed for mobile devices consumes less power compared to cool components that have a fan mounted above them from the computer. Heat sinks generally have high power consumption and thus generate a high amount of heat. Computer fans are commonly used to the ones...
... devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, servers, and so on . A processor designed for mobile devices consumes less power compared to cool components that have a fan mounted above them from the computer. Heat sinks generally have high power consumption and thus generate a high amount of heat. Computer fans are commonly used to the ones...
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... to output video. Integrated video cards do not require high video performance. • Discrete video - Hence, APUs provide higher data transfer rates while reducing the power consumption which improves the performance of two types: • Integrated video - Often referred to as the thermal grease has better conductivity than integrated video cards...
... to output video. Integrated video cards do not require high video performance. • Discrete video - Hence, APUs provide higher data transfer rates while reducing the power consumption which improves the performance of two types: • Integrated video - Often referred to as the thermal grease has better conductivity than integrated video cards...
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... limited peripheral devices • Can be used on both EC 34 and EC 54 slots • Supports a wide range of peripheral devices • Consumes more power than the 34 mm cards • Can be used only on , to your laptop computer. ExpressCards replace PC cards. ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect...
... limited peripheral devices • Can be used on both EC 34 and EC 54 slots • Supports a wide range of peripheral devices • Consumes more power than the 34 mm cards • Can be used only on , to your laptop computer. ExpressCards replace PC cards. ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect...