Page 3 - Contents
Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2 1 Working on Your Computer.......................................................................................................5 Before Working Inside Your Com...
Page 5 - Working on Your Computer; Before Working Inside Your Computer
1 Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions ex...
Page 9 - Removing and Installing Components; Recommended Tools; Internal View
2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • #0 Phillips screwdriver • #1 Phillips scr...
Page 15 - Installing the Docking Board
4. Remove the screws that secure the docking board to the computer. 5. Remove the docking board from the computer and disconnect the home-button board cable. Installing the Docking Board 1. Connect the home-button board cable to the docking board and place the docking board in its slot in the comput...
Page 19 - Installing the Volume-Button Board
b) battery 3. Disconnect the volume-board cable from the connector. Lift up and remove the volume-board cable from the system board. 4. Pry the sides of the volume-button board with a flat-head screw driver to loosen it from it's slot on the computer. Remove the volume-button board from the computer...
Page 21 - System Setup; System Setup Navigation
3 System Setup System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS ‐ level options. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance an...
Page 22 - Boot Menu
Keystroke Action connected to an optional external USB keyboard) On Screen Mouse Pointer Use this to navigate the System Setup by using your finger or an interactive pen. Apply Icon Save current configuration. Defaults Icon Load setup defaults. Exit Icon Exits System Setup. Boot Menu Press <F12&g...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting Your Computer; Running the ePSA Diagnostic Utility
4 Troubleshooting Your Computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the computer. Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA) The ePSA is a diagnostic utility available on your computer. This utility includ...
Page 29 - Beep Codes
4. Press the Security Button (<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>) to click OK once the tests are completed. 5. The volume up and down buttons can also be used as the <Tab> key when switching between options. Beep Codes The computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if the displa...
Page 30 - LED Error Codes
Code Cause and Troubleshooting StepsSystem board failure, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error 2 No RAM detectedNo memory detected 3 Chipset Error (North and South Bridge Chipset, DMA/IMR/ Timer Error) , Time-Of-Day Clock test failure , Gate A20 failure , Super I/O chip failure , Keyboard controller ...
Page 33 - Specifications
5 Specifications Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information abou...
Page 37 - Contacting Dell
6 Contacting Dell Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by count...