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Dell 9300 owner manual Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover on page

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4Remove the hinge cover. See "Hinge Cover" on page 92.

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antenna cables

4Remove the hinge cover. See "Hinge Cover" on page 92.

5Remove the four screws securing the display.

6Disconnect the display cable, using the pull-tab.

display cable pull-tab screw (4)

antenna cables

display cable connector

7Lift the display away from the computer at a 90-degree angle. Ensure that the antenna cables and display cable are free from the routing channels and that the cables move freely when you lift the display.

When you replace the display, ensure that the ribbon tape around the display cable is securely tucked underneath the tabs. Insert the antenna wires through the hinge cover opening and then through the hole in the system board. Ensure that the antenna wires are not twisted and that they are securely attached to the Mini PCI card.

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Dell 9300 owner manual Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover on page

Contents

Dell Inspiron Owner’s Manual w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mModel PP14L Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsSeptember P/N G7903Contents 2 Setting Up Your Computer3 Using a Battery 1 A Tour of Your Computer4 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch PadRadios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Using PC Cards 7 Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkSolving Problems A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 9 Adding and Replacing Parts 10 AppendixContents FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass A Class BFinding Information How to set up my computerDell Product Information Guide Help FileService Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computerDell Support Website - support.dell.com Windows Help and Support Center A Tour of Your Computer Front ViewSolid green The battery is charging Flashing green The battery is almost fully chargedOff The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off Flashing orange The battery charge is lowT O U C H P A D - Provides the functionality of a mouse The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Left Side View optical-drive-trayRight Side View Back View D I G I T A L - V I D E O I N T E R F A C E DVI C O N N E C T O R V I D E O C O N N E C T O RConnect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Bottom View Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Printer Printer CablePower Protection Devices Connecting a USB PrinterUninterruptible Power Supplies Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charging the Battery Removing a BatteryLow-Battery Warning Charge GaugeInstalling a Battery Storing a Battery1 Slide the battery lengthwise into the bay at a 45-degree angle 2 Press the other side down until the latch release clicksUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful TipsUsing MediaDirect media control buttonsConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device S-video and standard audio page S-video and S/PDIF digital audio pageComposite video and standard audio page Composite video and S/PDIF digital audio pageS-Video and Standard Audio TV/digital audio adapter cablestandard audio cable S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia S-video cableTV/digital audio adapter cable S/PDIF digital audio cableComposite Video and Standard Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaComposite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mTV/digital audio adapter cable composite video cable standard audio cableChanging Your Audio Settings Enabling the Display Settings for a TV4 Click the Settings tab and click Advanced 5 Click the Displays tab Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadBattery Power ManagementKey Combinations System FunctionsSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing PC Cards Installing a PC CardPC Card Types PC Card BlanksRemoving a PC Card or Blank To install a PC Card1 Press the latch and remove the card or blank 2 Remove the card or blank50 Using PC Cards w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSetting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkDetermining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Your network is configured automatically Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Drive Problems DVD drive problems Problems writing to a DVD+RW driveHard drive problems If you cannot eject the DVD or DVD+RW drive trayIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I N E C O N N E C T I O NC H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E J A C K U S E A D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N EError Messages IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsExternal keyboard problems Lockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersThe computer does not start up The computer stops respondingA program stops responding A program crashes repeatedlyOther software problems A solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Network Problemscommunication exists. Replace the network cable PC Card Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableWhat Is a Driver? Reinstalling DriversDrivers Identifying DriversRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore Point2 Click the task for System Restore 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computerUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec 1 Turn on the computer Using the Operating System CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 7 Press the power button to ground the system board8 Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot 10 Remove the hard drive. See the following subsection, Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory 4 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module 5 Ground yourself and install the new memory module Modem Mini PCI Card c Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector 5 Install the replacement Mini PCI card Hinge Cover Keyboard Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page4 Remove the existing battery a Disconnect the battery cable connector from the system boardDisplay 4 Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover on page Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Optical DrivePage Specifications AppendixMemory keyboard shortcuts, program menus, media Display continued Dimensions Battery operating time varies depending on See Using a Battery on page 27 for moreoperating conditions and can be significantly AC Adapter continued Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensOverview System Setup Screen Commonly Used OptionsChanging the Boot Sequence Diskette Drive Internal HDD USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW driveDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsInternational Access Code Argentina Buenos AiresAruba Australia SydneyCountry City Brunei Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands Chile SantiagoChina Xiamen ColombiaCosta Rica Country City Country City Country City Country City Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.comKorea Seoul Country City Country City Country City 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or Country City Country City toll-free U.S.A. Austin, Texas BusinessU.S. Virgin Islands VenezuelaFCC Notices U.S. Only Class AClass B Macrovision Product Notice FCC Identification Information128 Appendix w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mIndex See hard drive See display