Dell Precision M70: Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS)
Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS): Dell Precision M70
Table of contents
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Contents
- Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Setting Up Your Computer
- NOTE: Do not connect the computer to the docking device until the computer has been turned on and shut down at least once.
- About Your Computer
- Front View
- Left View Right View
- Back View
- Bottom View Using a Battery Battery Performance
- Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
- The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window: Microsoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Health Gauge
- Low-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Removing a Battery
- Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS)
- Lockups and Software Problems The computer does not start up The computer stops responding A program stops responding A program crashes repeatedly
- A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system A solid blue screen appears Other software problems
- Running the Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD
- Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 Option Function 2 3 Tab Function
- 4 5

Installing a Battery
Ensure that the computer is turned off. Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks.
For information about installing the optional second battery, see your
User’s Guide
.
Storing a Battery
Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery
discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before
you use it.
Solving Problems
Notebook System Software (NSS)
If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility.
This utility is available on the optional
Drivers and Utilities
CD and on the Dell Support Website.
To download the utility from the Dell Support Website, go to the
Downloads
section of the
website and select your computer model from the pull-down menu. Select the
Download Category
"System and Configuration Utilities," select your operating system and language, and then follow
the posted instructions.
NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy
®
®
drives, Intel
Pentium
M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct
operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating
system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.
NOTE: NSS is critical for the correct operation of USB devices, including the Dell D/Bay, D/Dock, D/Port,
and D/View devices.
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