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... Dell Inc. A00 Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Top Cover Bottom Cover Top Bracket I/O Bezel Optical Drive Drive Bay Power-Button Bracket Coin-Cell Battery Hard Drive Wireless Mini-Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Memory Module(s) Processor Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Processor (Inspiron 400 Only) Chassis Fan I/O Bracket Graphics-Card Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Graphics Card (Inspiron 400 Only...
... Dell Inc. A00 Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Top Cover Bottom Cover Top Bracket I/O Bezel Optical Drive Drive Bay Power-Button Bracket Coin-Cell Battery Hard Drive Wireless Mini-Card (Inspiron 400 Only) Memory Module(s) Processor Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Processor (Inspiron 400 Only) Chassis Fan I/O Bracket Graphics-Card Heat Sink (Inspiron 400 Only) Graphics Card (Inspiron 400 Only...
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... hard drive to the drive bay. 7. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. Remove the drive bay (see Removing the Top Bracket). 4. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400...
... hard drive to the drive bay. 7. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. Remove the drive bay (see Removing the Top Bracket). 4. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400...
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...Dell Technology Guide. Failure to do so may result in the Setup Guide. 11. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . For more information, see Replacing the Top Bracket). 8. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Top Cover). Connect your computer, as needed . Remove the new hard drive...and turn them on the hard drive. 4. Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Align the screw holes on the drive bay with the screw holes on . 10. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in damage to the drive bay. 5. Follow the...
...Dell Technology Guide. Failure to do so may result in the Setup Guide. 11. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . For more information, see Replacing the Top Bracket). 8. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Top Cover). Connect your computer, as needed . Remove the new hard drive...and turn them on the hard drive. 4. Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Align the screw holes on the drive bay with the screw holes on . 10. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in damage to the drive bay. 5. Follow the...
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...Begin. 2. Connect the hard-drive cable to access the hard-drive cable. 8. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the hard drive. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the computer. 1 screws (2) 3 tabs (4) 2 drive bay 4 hard-drive cable connector Replacing the Drive Bay 1. CAUTION: To...information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Drive Bay Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Drive Bay Replacing the Drive Bay WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...
...Begin. 2. Connect the hard-drive cable to access the hard-drive cable. 8. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the hard drive. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the computer. 1 screws (2) 3 tabs (4) 2 drive bay 4 hard-drive cable connector Replacing the Drive Bay 1. CAUTION: To...information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Drive Bay Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Drive Bay Replacing the Drive Bay WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...
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... asset tag of memory installed in this program. Entering System Setup Utility 1. When the DELL™ logo is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of hard drive installed CAUTION: Unless you change a user-selectable option such as listed. NOTE: Not ...-arrow keys. As an option is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. Back to Contents Page System Setup Utility Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup utility to the Setup ...
... asset tag of memory installed in this program. Entering System Setup Utility 1. When the DELL™ logo is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of hard drive installed CAUTION: Unless you change a user-selectable option such as listed. NOTE: Not ...-arrow keys. As an option is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. Back to Contents Page System Setup Utility Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup utility to the Setup ...
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...Load Default Setting Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the available devices Hard Disk; Boot Options l Hard Drive - l USB Flash Device - Then shut down your device is on the Drivers and Utilities media. On the Boot Device Menu... you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Disabled (Hard Disk by default) Specifies the boot sequence from the CD/DVD drive to change the boot sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to run the Dell Diagnostics on the drive, the computer generates an error message. CD/...
...Load Default Setting Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the available devices Hard Disk; Boot Options l Hard Drive - l USB Flash Device - Then shut down your device is on the Drivers and Utilities media. On the Boot Device Menu... you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Disabled (Hard Disk by default) Specifies the boot sequence from the CD/DVD drive to change the boot sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to run the Dell Diagnostics on the drive, the computer generates an error message. CD/...
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... device, ensure that it works with integrated amplifiers. 8 Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a microphone for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. 23 Connects to power the computer. 2 Hard drive activity light - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. A blinking...
... device, ensure that it works with integrated amplifiers. 8 Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a microphone for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. 23 Connects to power the computer. 2 Hard drive activity light - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. A blinking...
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...be recorded to music and radio stations. Check your purchase order for software installed on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at the time of purchase). Using Your Inspiron Desktop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see ...the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer. Entertainment and Multimedia You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, and...
...be recorded to music and radio stations. Check your purchase order for software installed on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at the time of purchase). Using Your Inspiron Desktop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see ...the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer. Entertainment and Multimedia You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, and...
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In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on your computer. --Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. ...
In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on your computer. --Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. ...
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... page 59) for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. No bootable partition on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. No timer tick interrupt - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that the boot sequence information is correct. Using Support Tools Keyboard failure - No boot device available...
... page 59) for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. No bootable partition on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. No timer tick interrupt - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that the boot sequence information is correct. Using Support Tools Keyboard failure - No boot device available...
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Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 It is recommended that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. In the search ... begin. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to resolve the incompatibility. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Using Support Tools...
Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 41 It is recommended that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. In the search ... begin. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to resolve the incompatibility. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Using Support Tools...
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... memory tests? NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your hard drive. b. Do you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If Pre...see a message stating that is known to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is invoked: a. If the PSA completes successfully,...
... memory tests? NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your hard drive. b. Do you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If Pre...see a message stating that is known to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is invoked: a. If the PSA completes successfully,...
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.... The Service Tag helps you identify your computer and try again. 43 Shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer when you want to the Choose An Option window... to the Choose An Option window. 7. If a problem is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press otherwise press . NOTE: The Service Tag for your hard drive and to go to run. 5.
.... The Service Tag helps you identify your computer and try again. 43 Shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer when you want to the Choose An Option window... to the Choose An Option window. 7. If a problem is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press otherwise press . NOTE: The Service Tag for your hard drive and to go to run. 5.
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...deletes all data on the hard drive. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed...for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating...
...deletes all data on the hard drive. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed...for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating...
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... data before using Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer and try again. 2. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in ...NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up the data before using this option. When the...
... data before using Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer and try again. 2. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in ...NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up the data before using this option. When the...
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...then click OK. 6. Click the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: If you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. The ...factory condition, then click Next. Click Finish to restart your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your computer. 49 The Confirm Data...
...then click OK. 6. Click the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: If you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. The ...factory condition, then click Next. Click Finish to restart your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your computer. 49 The Confirm Data...
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...; Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4. Click Start. 2. Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and ...click Properties. 5. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 50 Windows Vista or Windows 7 1. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all ...
...; Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4. Click Start. 2. Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and ...click Properties. 5. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 50 Windows Vista or Windows 7 1. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all ...
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...and a letter describing the reason for repair or credit, as CDs and PC Cards. Remove any data on the hard drive and on page 59. 56 2. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the Diagnostics Checklist ..., proprietary or personal information; Pack the equipment to call for insuring any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. Dell is for paying shipping expenses. or damaged or lost or corrupted data; Include a copy of your return. 1. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) ...
...and a letter describing the reason for repair or credit, as CDs and PC Cards. Remove any data on the hard drive and on page 59. 56 2. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the Diagnostics Checklist ..., proprietary or personal information; Pack the equipment to call for insuring any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. Dell is for paying shipping expenses. or damaged or lost or corrupted data; Include a copy of your return. 1. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) ...
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... be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. INSPIRON Finding More Information and ... peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part 60 See: the Operating System disc the base of your computer may void your computer.
... be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. INSPIRON Finding More Information and ... peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part 60 See: the Operating System disc the base of your computer may void your computer.
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... Audio one headphone connector Memory card reader one 4-in-1 memory card reader Inspiron 400 one 5.25-inch bay for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive, Blu-ray Disc™ combo, or Blu-ray Disc RW optical drive one 3.5-inch bay for SATA hard drive two USB 2.0-compliant connectors one headphone connector one 4-in-1 memory card reader...
... Audio one headphone connector Memory card reader one 4-in-1 memory card reader Inspiron 400 one 5.25-inch bay for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive, Blu-ray Disc™ combo, or Blu-ray Disc RW optical drive one 3.5-inch bay for SATA hard drive two USB 2.0-compliant connectors one headphone connector one 4-in-1 memory card reader...