Dell Inspiron 23 All-in-One Owners Manual

Dell Inspiron 23 All-in-One Manual

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    Inspiron 23 Owner's Manual Computer model: Inspiron 2350 Regulatory model: W07C Regulatory type: W07C002
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    of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron
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    Contents Before You Begin 9 Safety Instructions 10 Recommended Tools 10 After Working Inside Your Computer 11 Removing the Memory Module(s 12 Procedure 12 Replacing the Memory Module(s 14 Procedure 14 Removing the Base Cover 15 Procedure 15 Replacing the Base Cover 17 Procedure 17
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    Removing the Hard Drive 23 Prerequisites 23 Procedure 23 Replacing the Hard Drive 25 Procedure 25 Postrequisites 25 Removing the USB Board 26 Prerequisites 26 Procedure 26 Replacing the USB board 27 Procedure 27 Postrequisites 27 Removing the
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    39 Removing the System Board 40 Prerequisites 40 Procedure 41 Replacing the System Board 42 Procedure 42 Postrequisites 42 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 42 Removing the Back Cover 43 Prerequisites 43 Procedure 43 Replacing the Back Cover 44 Procedure 44 Postrequisites
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    Removing the Camera 47 Prerequisites 47 Procedure 47 Replacing the Camera 48 Procedure 48 Postrequisites 48 Removing the Microphones 49 Prerequisites 49 Procedure 49 Replacing the Microphones 50 Procedure 50 Postrequisites 50 Removing the Power-Button Assembly 51 Prerequisites 51
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    60 Procedure 60 Replacing the Display Panel 62 Procedure 62 Postrequisites 62 System Setup 63 Entering System Setup 63 System Setup Screens 64 System Setup Options 64 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 70 Clearing CMOS Settings 70 Display-Settings Controls 71 Flashing the BIOS 73
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    8 | Contents
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    or lower-right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar, and then click Settings→ Power→ Shut down. NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their
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    cards, handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working
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    CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Place the computer in an upright position. 3 Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you
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    After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory-module cover to the
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    3 Use your fingertips to spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 4 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 1 2 1 memory-module connector 3 securing clips (2) 3 2 memory module Removing the Memory Module(s) | 13
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    " on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the
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    "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screw that secures
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    3 Starting from the right side, pry up the base cover to release the ports on the system board from the slots on the base cover. 4 Lift the base cover off the computer base. 16 | Removing the Base Cover
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    in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Slide the slots on the base cover
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    "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the base cover. See "Removing
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    the screws that secure the computer base to the stand assembly. 4 Lift the computer base slightly and slide the display cables and antenna cables through the slot on the computer base. 5 Lift the computer base away from the stand assembly. 1 2 3 1 screws (2) 3 computer base 2 slot Removing the
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    in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Slide the display cables and antenna
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    9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default
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    in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The battery may explode if installed
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    working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or
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    5 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 6 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the hard-drive bracket. 7 Remove the interposer from the hard drive. 1 2 3 4 1 hard drive 3 interposer 2 screws (4) 4 hard-drive bracket 24 | Removing the Hard Drive
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    " on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the
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    Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing
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    computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell 8 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 25. Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer base. See "Replacing the Computer Base" on page 20.
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    computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell guides. 3 Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base. 4 Lift the speakers, along with the cable, off the computer
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    "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the speakers
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    Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing
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    2 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 3 Remove the screws that secure the fan to the computer base. 4 Lift the fan, along with its cable, off the computer base. 1 2 3 1 fan cable 3 fan 2 screws (2) Removing the Fan | 31
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    in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the fan
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    instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch
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    "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can
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    in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See
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    computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless mini-card supported by your computer. Connectors on the wireless card Main (white triangle
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    the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Processors are fragile. Handle the processor only by the edges and do not touch the metal pins. Prerequisites
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    computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure NOTE: A new are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the processor are higher
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    Postrequisites 1 Replace the heat sink. See "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 34. 2 Replace the computer base. See "Replacing the Computer Base" on page 20. 3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 17. Replacing the Processor | 39
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    Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board
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    from the system board. 2 Disconnect the USB-board cable from the system board. 3 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 4 Lift the system board off the computer base. 1 2 1 system board 3 fan cable 4 3 2 screws (7) 4 USB-board cable Removing the System Board | 41
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    Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board
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    Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing
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    in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure Align the tabs on the back cover with
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    Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing
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    "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the converter
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    Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing
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    in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Slide the camera into the camera
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    Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing
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    in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Connect the microphone cable to the
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    computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell off the display bezel. 2 1 1 Mylar 3 routing guides 5 power button 3 4 5 2 screw 4 power-button cable Removing the Power-Button Assembly
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    "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Place the power button in the display
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    Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing
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    "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Place the control-buttons board under
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    Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing
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    Procedure 1 Gently peel off and release the antennas from the alignment posts on the display bezel. 2 Press the securing clips and disconnect the LVDS cable from the display panel. 3 Disconnect the control-buttons board cable from the control-buttons board. 4 Disconnect the power-button cable from
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    6 Remove all the cables from the routing guides. 7 Remove the screws that secure the stand assembly to the display bracket. 1 2 3 1 stand assembly 3 display assembly 2 screws (8) 8 Slide and release the tabs on the stand
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    9 Peel off the Mylar that covers the touchscreen cable and disconnect the touchscreen cable from the display panel. 10 Lift the stand assembly off the display assembly. 1 2 1 touchscreen cable 2 Mylar 58 | Removing the Stand Assembly
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    computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Connect the touchscreen all the cables through their routing guides. 7 Replace the screws that
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    Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing
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    3 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display bezel. 4 Lift the latches and disconnect the flex cables from the display panel. 5 Lift the display assembly off the display bezel and place it on a clean surface. 1 2 3 1 screws (7) 3 latches (2) 2 flex cables (2) 6 Remove the
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    in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the display
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    your computer, such as the amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and user password, type of hard drive installed, enabling or disabling base your computer to work incorrectly or damage your computer. NOTE Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo is displayed, wait for the
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    Setup options see Me and My Dell at dell.com/support. Main - System Information BIOS Revision BIOS Build Date System Name System Time System Date Service Tag Displays the BIOS revision number Displays the BIOS build date in mm/dd/yyyy format Displays the computer model Displays the current time in
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    Tag Input Allows you to enter the Service Tag of the computer if the Service Tag field is empty Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of the computer when the asset tag is present Main - Processor Information Processor Type Processor ID Processor Core Count Processor L1 Cache Processor L2 Cache
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    size of the SATA 2 device in GB, if the device is a hard drive mSATA Device Type Displays the SATA device connected to the mSATA connector Device ID the processor - Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) CPU XD Support Allows you to enable or disable the execute disable mode for the
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    to boot your computer from a network Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default) Boot Numlock Key Secure Boot Control Load Legacy OPROM Keyboard Errors USB Boot Support Allows you to storage devices such as hard drive, optical drive, USB key, and so on Enable or Disable (Enabled by default) System Setup
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    5th Boot Device Hard Disk Drivers USB Storage Drivers CD/DVD ROM Drivers Allows you to choose a boot mode for your computer Legacy or UEFI (Legacy by sequence of the hard drive Displays the boot sequence of the USB storage drive Displays the boot sequence of the optical drive Power Wake Up by
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    set, change, or delete the user password Allows you to enable password verification either when you attempt to enter system setup or each time the computer boots Setup or Always (Setup by default) NOTE: Password Check option is visible only when the user password is set. Allows you to set, change
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    Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Load Defaults Allows you to exit your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For more safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance
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    • adjust screen brightness • select video source • turn off the display The functions of the controls vary when: • your computer is not connected to any video input or video output devices • your computer is connected to an external video input device such as an another computer, gaming console
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    release to switch between video input sources. The display settings controls provide an on-screen display (OSD) when your computer is connected to an external video output device. NOTE: With the computer turned off, press the input source select/display-off button and the power button simultaneously
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    1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to dell.com/support. 3 If you have your computer's Service Tag, type your computer's Service Tag and click Submit. If you do not have your computer's Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag to allow automatic detection of the Service Tag. NOTE: If the Service Tag cannot be
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Inspiron 23
Owner’s Manual
Computer model: Inspiron 2350
Regulatory model: W07C
Regulatory type: W07C002