Dell Inspiron PP23LA User Manual

Adding and Replacing Parts 89
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer.
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist:
• You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" (see this page) and
"Before Working Inside Your Computer" (see page 90).
• You have read the safety information in your Dell™
Product Information Guide.
• A component can be replaced—or if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal
procedure in reverse order.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Small plastic scribe
• Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com )
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off
your computer.
1 Shut down the operating system:
a Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click
Turn Off Computer .
b In the Turn off computer window, click Tur n of f .
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.
2 Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached
devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold
the power button for several seconds until the computer turns off.
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Dell Inspiron PP23LA Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	Inspiron PP23LA
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

1 About Your Computer

Determining Your Computer’s Configuration

How to identify your computer's video controller configuration.

Front View

Diagram and labels for the front view of the computer.

Left Side View

Diagram and labels for the left side of the computer.

Right Side View

Diagram and labels for the right side of the computer.

Back View

Diagram and labels for the back of the computer.

Bottom View

Diagram and labels for the bottom of the computer.

2 Setting Up Your Computer

Connecting to the Internet

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Setting Up a Printer

Power Protection Devices

3 Using the Display

Adjusting Brightness

Switching the Video Image

Setting Display Resolution

4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

Numeric Keypad

Key Combinations

Touch Pad

5 Using a Battery

Battery Performance

Checking the Battery Charge

Conserving Battery Power

Power Management Modes

7 Using Cards

8 Setting Up a Network

Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

9 Securing Your Computer

10 Solving Problems

Dell Diagnostics

How to run diagnostic tests to identify hardware issues.

Drive Problems

Troubleshooting steps for CD, DVD, and hard drive issues.

E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems

Solutions for connectivity and communication issues.

Lockups and Software Problems

Troubleshooting steps for system freezes and software errors.

11 Adding and Replacing Parts

Before You Begin

Safety precautions and tools needed for hardware installation.

Turning Off Your Computer

Procedures for safely shutting down the computer.

Optical Drive

Steps for removing and installing the optical drive.

Hard Drive

Steps for removing and installing the hard drive.

Memory

Steps for installing and replacing memory modules.

12 Dell™ QuickSet Features

14 Contacting Dell