Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual page 2

Dell Inspiron 8100
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8100
A Tour of Your Computer
Power Conservation
Solving Problems
System Specifications
Reinstalling Software
System Setup Program
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs
Removing and Replacing Parts
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
HINT: A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or
death.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file (click the Start button
on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, point to Programs—> User's Guides, and click Tell Me
How).
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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