© 2013 Dell Inc.Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.Intel®, Pentium®, and Celeron® are registered trademarks and Core™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation in theU.S. and other countries. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dellunder license. Blu-ray Disc™ is a trademark owned by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) and licensed for useon discs and players.2013 - 10 Rev. A00Regulatory model: P17E | Type: P17E001/P17E002Computer model: Inspiron 3721/5721/3737/5737Specifications17/17R

specifications

system information

ports and connectors

power adapter

Dell Inspiron 17 Specifications

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Connect the AC Adapter

Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

Press the Power Button

Set Up the Operating System

Install the SIM Card (Optional)

Set Up Wireless Display (Optional)

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

Delivery

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Left View Features

Back View Features

Front View Features

Status Lights and Indicators

Computer Base and Keyboard Features

Touch Pad Gestures

Multimedia Control Keys

Using the Optical Drive

Display Features

Removing and Replacing the Battery

Software Features

Dell DataSafe Online Backup

Dell Dock

Solving Problems

Network Problems

Power Problems

Memory Problems

Using Support Tools

My Dell Downloads

System Messages

Hardware Troubleshooter

Dell Diagnostics

Restoring Your Operating System

System Restore

Dell DataSafe Local Backup

System Recovery Media

Dell Factory Image Restore

Getting Help

Service

Online Services

Automated Order‑Status Service

Warranty or for Credit

Before You Call

Contacting Dell

Resources

Specifications

Appendix

Index

Inspiron Inspiron 17R

Before You Begin

Safety Instructions

After Working Inside Your Computer

Removing the Battery

Replacing the Battery

Removing the Optical Drive

Replacing the Optical Drive

Removing the Keyboard

Replacing the Keyboard

Removing the Base Cover

Replacing the Base Cover

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

Removing the Hard Drive

Procedure

Replacing the Hard Drive

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Palm-Rest

Replacing the Palm-Rest

Removing the Wireless Mini-Card

Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card

Removing the I/O Board

Replacing the I/O Board

Removing the System Board

Replacing the System Board

Postrequisites

Removing the Fan

Replacing the Fan

Removing the Cooling Assembly

Replacing the Cooling Assembly

Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board

Replacing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board

Removing the Speakers

Replacing the Speakers

Removing the Display Assembly

Replacing the Display Assembly

Removing the Display Bezel

Replacing the Display Bezel

Removing the Display Hinges

Replacing the Display Hinges

Removing the Display Panel

Replacing the Display Panel

Removing the Camera Module

Replacing the Camera Module

Removing the Power-Adapter Port

Replacing the Power-Adapter Port

Flashing the BIOS

Recommended Tools

Switch

Replacing the Switch

Battery

Keyboard

Base Cover

Memory Module(s)

Hard Drive(s)

Replacing the Hard Drive(s)

Optical Drive

Wireless Mini-Card

mSATA Card (Optional)

Replacing the mSATA Card

Palm Rest

Replacing the Palm Rest

Coin-Cell Battery

LAN Board

Replacing the LAN Board

LAN-USB Cable

Replacing the LAN-USB Cable

USB Board

Replacing the USB Board

Display

Camera Module

System Board

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS

Heat Sink

Replacing the Heat Sink

Processor

Replacing the Processor

Power-Adapter Port

Speakers

Subwoofer

Replacing the Subwoofer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Removing the Palm Rest

Removing the Heat Sink

about your computer

setting up your computer

using your computer

getting help and contacting dell

about storage devices

laptop battery

internal storage devices

removable storage devices

memory module

system board

computer fan

heat sink

thermal grease

wireless display

video cards

touchscreen display

backlit keyboard

keyboard connection types

communication devices

setting up your laptop

setting up your desktop

setting up your display

setting up your printer

setting up 3d display

setting up your webcam

setting up wireless display

installing your usb wireless adapter

digital visual interface connector cables

using your touchpad

general keyboard shortcuts

using a touchscreen display

changing keyboard input language

using numeric keypad on a laptop computer

audio connectors

usb connectors

digital visual interface

advantages of displayport

advantages of hdmi

esata connector

ieee 1394

setting up your network

setting up a local area network

setting up a wireless local area network

setting up a wireless internet connection

about computrace

getting help on computrace

dell dock

my dell downloads

dell support center

solution station

dell quickset

using dellconnect

nvidia 3dtv play

system recovery media

system restore

restoring your computer using system recovery media

starting system restore

undoing the last system restore

dell factory image restore

starting dell factory image restore