If Your Dell Computer Gets Wet | Dell PP10L specification

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If Your Dell™ Computer Gets Wet

CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that it is safe to do so. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, it is recommended that you turn off AC power at the circuit breaker before attempting to remove the power cables from the electrical outlet. Use the utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power source.

1Shut down the computer (see page 32), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.

2Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer.

3Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.

4Remove the module bay device (see page 41) and any installed PC Cards, and put them in a safe place to dry.

5Remove the battery.

6Wipe off the battery and put it in a safe place to dry.

7Remove the hard drive (see page 94).

8Remove the memory module(s) (see page 41).

9Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props to let air circulate all around it. Let the computer dry for at least 24 hours in a dry area at room temperature.

NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to speed the drying process.

CAUTION: To help prevent electrical shock, verify that the computer is thoroughly dry before continuing with the rest of this procedure.

10Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.

11Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the screw(s).

12Replace the hard drive.

13Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you removed.

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 510m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Contents Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Enabling the Display Settings for a Television If you have problems with a hard driveConnecting a Television to the Computer Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 101 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology107 108 Contents Tips on using Microsoft Windows What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationHow to play CDs and DVDs How to use standby mode and hibernate mode Computer when you Use the Service Tag toHow to use Windows XP Click the topic that describes your problem Updates Order status, warranty, and repair informationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your ComputerFront View Light is flashing Tour of Your Computer PC Card slot Ieee 1394 connector Infrared sensorLeft View Tour of Your Computer Security cable slot Module bay Right View Back View AC adapter connector Tour of Your Computer Connects your computer to a TV. For more information, see Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Tour of Your Computer Bottom View Memory module cover Battery-bay latch releaseHard drive Mini PCI card cover Fan Docking device slot Tour of Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer Next window, click the appropriate option Modem and Internet Connection Problems Verify That the Modem is Communicating with W Indows Setting Up a Printer Mail ProblemsConnecting a Parallel Printer Printer Cable Screws Clips Notches Parallel printer cable Connecting a USB PrinterParallel connector on computer USB printer cable Printer ProblemsUSB connector on computer Line Conditioners Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Microsoft Windows Power Meter Charging the BatteryLow-Battery Warning Charge Gauge Installing a Battery Removing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Power Problems Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using a Battery About the Module Bay Using the Module BayUsing the Module Bay Using the Module Bay Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Keyboard Shortcuts Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker Functions Touch pad Touch pad buttons Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Unexpected Characters External Keyboard Problems Using CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and other MultimediaDrive Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have problems with a hard driveIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Video Connection Connecting a Television to the Computer Video cable Audio cable Composite Video Connection Composite video cable Audio cable Composite video connector Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Infrastructure network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPDetermining Your Network Type Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Error Messages Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Click Appearance and Themes If only part of the display is readable Click Apply and click OK Scanner Problems Floppy Disk and Hard Drive Problems Under Error-checking, click Check Now PC Card Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems General Program Problems If Your Dell Computer Gets Wet Drivers What Is a Driver?If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Select a restore point and click Next Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Securing clips Per connector Memory module Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts Replace the cover and screws Antenna cables Antenna connectors on cardTuck in the antenna cables Hard drive screws Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Turn the computer top-side up and open it Keyboard Center control cover Keyboard tabs Palm rest Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyPage Adding and Replacing Parts 101 SpecificationsAppendix 102 103 Horizontal 104Vertical Panel with backlight typical 105 Battery With CD drive and standard Computer Dimensions and WeightBattery Computer Environmental 106 Viewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screens 107 108 Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options Enabling the Infrared Sensor Performing a One-Time BootChanging Printer Modes Changing COM Ports FCC Notices U.S. Only 111 NOM Information Mexico Only Contacting Dell 300-655-533 113Toll-free 114 866 440 115604 633 980-9-15-3978 116592 818 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 Toll-free 1800 0060 127Toll-free 1800 0600 Toll-free 1800 006 01344 860 12801344 373 8001-3605 129Toll-free 1-877-Dellnet Appendix Index Index131 132 133 134