Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to Dell | Dell 5000 specs

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Figure 1-2. Removing the Internal Hard-Disk Drive

4.Slide out the hard-disk drive.

5.Remove the new hard-disk drive from its packaging.

Save the original packaging to use when storing or shipping the hard-disk drive.

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NOTICE: You may notice some resistance as the drive connects to its inter- face connector at the back of the hard-disk drive bay. Use firm, even pressure to slide the drive into place. Do not force the drive into place.

6.Slide the new drive into place.

7.Tighten the screw you loosened in step 3.

8.Test the drive by running the IDE Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics.

For information on running the diagnostics, see “Running the Dell Diagnostics” in Chapter 2.

9.Install the Dell-provided operating system as well as the drivers and utilities. See Chapter 3, “Installing System Software,” for instructions.

Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to Dell

To return your hard-disk drive to Dell, you must ship it in its original foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard-disk drive may be damaged in transit.

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Reference Troubleshooting Guide Page When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsPage Ergonomic Computing Habits Viii Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Removing or Installing Memory ModulesPage About This Guide Preface Notational Conventions Warranty and Return Policy InformationOther Documents You May Need Examples autoexec.bat and c\windows Typographical Conventions Xiv Contents Installing System Software Getting Help Xviii Figures Tables IndexPage Available Options and Upgrades Options and Upgrades Swapping Media Bay Devices Using Drives in the Media Bay Swapping Devices Using Softex BayManager Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive Removing the Internal Hard-Disk Drive Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to Dell Repackaging the Hard-Disk Drive Installing Memory Modules Removing the Memory Module Cover Removing a Memory Module System Help Connecting Other External DevicesUsing a Port Replicator Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Checking the Basics Troubleshooting Evaluate Environmental Factors Check Connections Check the Electrical Power Source Running the Dell Diagnostics Floppy Internal Hard Drive Start the Dell Diagnostics Select Devices to Test Dell Diagnostics Main Screen Device Groups Devices for Highlighted Group Confirm the System Configuration Information Memory Use the Dell Diagnostics Help Menu Exit the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Procedures Dry Out a Wet Computer Restart Your Computer Test a Dropped or Damaged Computer Click End Task Recover From a Program That Is Not RespondingRestart a Computer That Is Not Responding Select Fully Test All Devices Resolve Diskette Drive Problems Resolve Audio ProblemsResolve CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Problems Resolve External Monitor Problems Resolve Display Problems Click the Device Manager tab Resolve External Keyboard ProblemsResolve Hard-Disk Drive Problems Resolve Hardware Conflicts Infrared devices Network adapters Ports COM & LPT Resolve Infrared Port Problems Resolve Memory Problems Resolve PC Card Problems Resolve Modem, Fax, and Internet Connection Problems Resolve Touch Pad and Mouse Problems Resolve Software Problems Shut Down window, select Restart the Computer Resolve Television Problems Support.dell.com Troubleshooting Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Installing the Windows 98 Operating System Installing System Software Floppy Boot Your Computer With the System Software CDRecreating the Hibernate Save-to-Disk Suspend File Windows Delete the Hibernate File Exit to MS-DOS Create the Hibernate File Enable Hibernate SupportExit to MS-DOS from the Dell Diagnostic Menu Exit to MS-DOS from the Dell Diagnostics Menu Install the Audio Driver Windows Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows Install the Touch Pad Driver Windows Install the Video Driver Windows Install Softex BayManager Windows Install the Internal Modem Driver Windows 98 Optional Install the Software DVD Decoder Windows 98 Optional Click the Start button and select Settings Control Panel Install the Intel SpeedStep Utility Windows 98 Optional System Software CD Install the Video Driver Windows At the Important Information window, click Next twice WinZip Self-Extractor window appears Software License Agreement window appears Install the Software DVD Decoder Windows 2000 Optional Install the Intel SpeedStep Utility Windows 2000 Optional Click Copy Here Install the System Help From the System Software CD Updating Drivers and Utilities Download the System Help From the Dell Support Web Site Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Help Tools Getting HelpTechnical Assistance World Wide Web AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status System Problems With Your OrderTechFax Service Technical Support Service Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Before You Call Diagnostics Checklist Diagnostics Checklist 1344 Dell Contact Numbers International Dialing Codes Web site http//support.euro.dell.com AustraliaAustria Canada BelgiumBrazil Brunei Finland ChinaCzech Republic Denmark Hong Kong FranceGermany Web site http//support.jp.dell.com IrelandItaly Japan Macau KoreaLatin America Luxembourg Norway MexicoNetherlands New Zealand Southeast Asian PolandSingapore South Africa Taiwan SpainSweden Switzerland TechConnect BBS Sales 01344 720000 AutoFax Dell Home and Small Business Group Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Table A-1. 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