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palmrest removal

system board removal

Dell INSPIRON Inspiron 5000 Removal And Installation

abbreviations and acronyms

advanced troubleshooting

dell diagnostics main menu

diagnostic lights

beep codes

before you begin

replacing the computer cover

removing the computer cover

removing and installing parts

installing memory

removing memory

installing a pci card

removing a pci card

pci express cards

removing a pci express card

drive panels

replacing the drive panel

ide drive addressing

hard drive

installing a hard drive

floppy drive

installing a floppy drive

media card reader

installing a media card reader

removing a cd/dvd drive

installing a cd/dvd drive

removing the processor

installing the processor

system board

jumper settings

replacing the system board

replacing the power supply

replacing the battery

specifications

system setup

system setup options

boot sequence

clearing forgotten passwords

technical overview

INSPIRON Inspiron 5000

Finding Information

Setting Up a Printer

Connecting a Parallel Printer

Connecting to the Internet

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

Playing CDs and DVDs

Adjusting the Volume

Adjusting the Picture

Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs

Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)

Connecting Two Monitors

Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector

Changing the Display Settings

Network Setup Wizard

Hibernate Mode

Hyper-Threading

Troubleshooting Tips

CD and DVD drive problems

Hard drive problems

Error Messages

Media Card Reader Problems

Keyboard Problems

A program stops responding

Mouse Problems

Network Problems

Printer Problems

Scanner Problems

Sound and Speaker Problems

No sound from headphones

If the screen is difficult to read

Diagnostic Lights

Dell Diagnostics

Drivers

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

Restoring Your Operating System

Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec

Before You Begin

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Front View of the Computer

Back View of the Computer

Removing the Computer Cover

Inside View of Your Computer

System Board Components

Memory

Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations

Removing Memory

PCI Cards

PCI Express Cards

Drive Panels

Removing the Drive-Panel Insert

Replacing the Drive Panel

Drives

Connecting Drive Cables

Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

Removing a Hard Drive

Installing a Hard Drive

Adding a Second Hard Drive

Floppy Drive

Installing a Floppy Drive

Media Card Reader

Removing a Media Card Reader

Installing a Media Card Reader

CD/DVD Drive

Removing a CD/DVD Drive

Installing a CD/DVD Drive

Battery

Replacing the Computer Cover

Specifications

System Setup

Entering System Setup

System Setup Options

Boot Sequence

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Clearing CMOS Settings

Mouse

Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)

FCC Identification Information

Index

Connecting computer to port replicator

Positioning computer on port replicator

Detaching computer from port replicator

safety instructions

ergonomic computing habits

protecting against electrostatic discharge

about this guide

warranty and return policy information

Chapter 1 Options and Upgrades

Using Drives in the Media Bay

Swapping Devices Using Softex BayManager

Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive

Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to Dell

Installing Memory Modules

Figure 1-4. Removing the Memory Module Cover

Figure 1-5. Removing a Memory Module

Connecting Other External Devices

Chapter 2 Troubleshooting

Check Connections

Check the Electrical Power Source

Start the Dell Diagnostics

Figure 2-1. Diagnostics Menu

Dell Diagnostics Main Screen

Confirm the System Configuration Information

Use the Dell Diagnostics Help Menu

Test

Restart Your Computer

Test a Dropped or Damaged Computer

Recover From a Program That Is Not Responding

Resolve Audio Problems

Resolve Display Problems

Resolve External Keyboard Problems

Resolve Infrared Port Problems

Resolve Memory Problems

Resolve Modem, Fax, and Internet Connection Problems

Resolve Software Problems

Resolve Television Problems

Chapter 3 Installing System Software

Recreating the Hibernate (Save-to-Disk Suspend) File (Windows 98)

Delete the Hibernate File

Create the Hibernate File

Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows 98

Install the Video Driver (Windows 98)

Install Softex BayManager (Windows 98)

Install the Internal Modem Driver (Windows 98) (Optional)

Install the Software DVD Decoder (Windows 98) (Optional)

Configuring the Television Control Panel Setting

Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows 2000

Install the Video Driver (Windows 2000)

Install the Touch Pad Driver (Windows 2000)

Install the Software DVD Decoder (Windows 2000) (Optional)

Setting and Changing the DVD-ROM Drive Region Code

Install the System Help From the System Software CD

Download the System Help From the Dell Support Web Site

Chapter 4 Getting Help

World Wide Web

TechFax Service

Product Information

Before You Call

Figure 4-1. Diagnostics Checklist

Dell Contact Numbers

Table 4-2. Dell Contact Numbers

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Appendix B Using the System Setup Program

Navigating Through the System Setup Program

Main Menu

System Devices Menu

Security Menu

Power Menu

Boot Menu

Exit Menu

Appendix C System Messages

Appendix D Regulatory Notices


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