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...better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. ...Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.; Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows...
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... replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by
performing the removal procedure in the reverse order.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com
Turning Off Your Computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing...
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..." on page 9, and all attached devices.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
3 Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
4 Press and eject any installed cards from the 3-in-1 media card reader.
5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
10...
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..." on page 13, before working inside the computer. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the type of memory supported by your computer, see the Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled...
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...-module connector 2 securing clips (2) 3 memory module
Replacing the Memory Module(s)
CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" before you install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM B." 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the...
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..., see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14, or connect the
AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 6 Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer:
Click Start Control PanelSystem and Security...
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.... Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you must install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive.
Removing the Hard Drive
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page...
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... to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer has one half Mini-Card slot for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN...
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... 14.
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required.
NOTE: If you are installing a Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities.
Wireless Mini-Card...
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... socket.
3 1
2
1 processor module 3 ZIF-socket cam screw
2 ZIF socket
Replacing the Processor Module
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. NOTE: If you install a new processor, a new thermal assembly including an affixed thermal pad or a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation is shipped.
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Processor Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only)
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... System Board
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Press and eject any installed cards from the 3-in-1 media card reader. 3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 5 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)"
on page 19. 6 Remove the optical drive. See...
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... in the BIOS" on page 76.
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service
Tag field.
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System Board
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Flashing the BIOS
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS:
1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of your computer. If you have your computer's Service Tag:
a Click Enter...
Inspiron 14 AMD M4040 Quick Start Guide - Page 1
... Power button 5. Power adapter connector 6. VGA connector 7. HDMI connector 8. USB 3.0 connector with
PowerShare
9. USB 3.0 connector 10. Microphone connector 11. Headphone connector 12. Touchpad 13. Battery status light 14. Wireless status light 15. 8-in-1 Media Card Reader 16. Optical drive
17. USB 3.0 connectors (2) NOTE: The location of the connectors may vary.
18. Network connector 19. Dell...
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... Locate your Service Tag
Record your Service Tag here
2 Connect the power adapter
3 Press the power button
4 Follow Windows setup
遵循 Windows Windows 設定 Windows Windows
Record your Windows password here
NOTE: Do not use the @ symbol in your password
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5 Check wireless status
Wireless ON ON
Wireless OFF
OFF...