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Dell® Latitude® XPi CD
SERVICE MANUAL
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Contents
Chapter 1
System Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Power/Suspend Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Diskette-Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Hard-Disk/CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
PC Card Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Low-Battery Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Keyboard Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Controlling Computer Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Power States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Interrupt Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Chapter 2
Initial Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Initial User Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Observing the Boot Routine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Eliminating Resource Conflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
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Chapter 3
Beep Codes and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
POST Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
System Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Running the Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Chapter 4
Removing and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Precautionary Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Screw Identification and Tightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
ZIF Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Hard-Disk Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Memory Compartment Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Palmrest Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Trackball Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Keyboard Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Display Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Tilt-Support Foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Display Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Display Assembly Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Display Assembly Latch and Latch Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
LCD Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Hinge Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Display-Assembly Interface Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Microphone/Switch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Bottom Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Deck Buoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Superpart Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Reserve Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
System Board Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Removing the System Board Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Replacing the System Board Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
3.1-V Power Supply Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
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I/O-Panel Dust Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Advanced Port Replicator Connector Dust Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Audio Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Appendix A
Factory Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Precautionary Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Exploded Views of Components and Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-12
Hard-Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-15
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-16
Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-16
Palmrest Assembly Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-16
Trackball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-16
Trackball Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-16
Trackball Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-16
Palmrest Brace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-16
Display Assembly Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-17
Display-Assembly EMI Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-17
Display Assembly Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-18
Display Assembly Hinges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-19
System-Board Assembly Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-20
System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-20
Keyboard/Keypad/Mouse Connector Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-21
I/O Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-22
I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-23
I/O Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-24
Bottom-Case Assembly Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-25
Main Battery Insulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-25
Power Button and Power-Button Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-26
Spreader and Keel Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-27
Appendix B
System Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Accessing the Dell Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Accessing the System Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2
System Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
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Index
Figures
Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-3.
Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-9.
Figure 4-10.
Figure 4-11.
Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-14.
Figure 4-15.
Figure 4-16.
Figure 4-17.
Figure 4-18.
Figure 4-19.
Figure 4-20.
Figure 4-21.
Figure 4-22.
Figure 4-23.
Figure 4-24.
Figure 4-25.
Figure 4-26.
Figure 4-27.
Figure 4-28.
Figure 4-29.
Figure 4-30.
Figure 4-31.
Figure 4-32.
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Front View of the Notebook Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Back View of the Notebook Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Indicator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Computer Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Main Battery Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Screw Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Disconnecting an Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Exploded View—Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Memory Compartment Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Memory Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Palmrest Assembly Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Palmrest-Assembly Retaining Screws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Trackball Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Keyboard Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Tilt-Support Foot Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Display Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Display Assembly Bezel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Display Assembly Latch and Latch Spring Removal . . . . . . 4-21
LCD Panel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
LCD Inverter Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Hinge Covers Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Display-Assembly Interface Cable Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Microphone/Switch Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Bottom Case Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Deck Buoy Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Superpart Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Reserve Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
System Board Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
I/O Bracket Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
3.1-V Power Supply Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
I/O-Panel Dust Cover Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Advanced Port Replicator Connector Dust Cover. . . . . . . . . 4-43
Audio Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Figure A-1.
Figure A-2.
Figure A-3.
Figure A-4.
Figure A-5.
Figure A-6.
Figure A-7.
Figure A-8.
Figure A-9.
Figure A-10.
Figure A-11.
Exploded View—Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-12
Exploded View—Palmrest Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-13
Exploded View—Bottom Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-14
Display-Assembly EMI Shield Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-17
System Board Assembly in the Bottom Case Assembly . . . .A-20
Keyboard/Keypad/Mouse Connector Shield Removal . . . . .A-21
I/O Interface Cable Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-22
I/O Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-23
I/O Panel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-24
Bottom-Case Assembly Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-25
Power Button and Power-Button Mounting Bracket
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-26
Figure A-12. Spreader and Keel Plate Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-27
Figure B-1. Dell Control Center Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Figure B-2. Dell Control Center Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Figure B-3. System Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
Tables
Table 1-1.
Table 1-2.
Table 3-1.
Table 3-2.
Table A-1.
Interrupt Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
POST Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
System Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Table B-1.
System Setup Program Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-4
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Read This First
A prerequisite for using this manual to service Dell portable computers is a
basic knowledge of IBM®-compatible PCs and prior training in IBMcompatible PC troubleshooting techniques. In addition to information
provided in this manual, Dell provides the Reference and Troubleshooting
Guide for troubleshooting procedures and instructions on using the Dell
diagnostics to test portable computers, and the online System User’s Guide
for information about system setup and operations.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Throughout this manual, there may be blocks of text printed in bold type or in
italic type. These blocks are warnings, cautions, and notes, and they are used as
follows:
WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and
provides instructions for how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware
or loss of data and provides instructions for how to avoid the problem.
NOTE: A NOTE provides helpful information about using the computer system.
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Chapter 1
System Overview
The Dell
® Latitude® XPi CD is a lightweight, expandable portable computer
that use the Intel® Pentium® microprocessor. This chapter provides an overview
of the features and technical specifications of this computer.
System Features
In addition to the standard features found in a Dell portable computer, the Dell
Latitude XPi CD models include the following new features:
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64-bit-wide data bus.
60-MHz local bus and a 30-MHz PCI bus.
256-KB pipelined-burst SRAM secondary cache.
16 MB of nonremovable, EDO-type memory built in to the system board.
Memory can be increased up to 48 MB by installing combinations of 8- and
16-MB fast-page memory modules in the two memory sockets on the system board.
• 128-bit accelerated graphics adapter with 1.1 MB of integrated video memory. The integrated video adapter is attached to the PCI bus.
• Full multimedia capability through the following standard features:
— A built-in CD-ROM drive
— MPEG software
— Hardware wavetable support
— SoundBlasterPro-compatible voice and music functions
— Jacks for connecting external speakers, headphones, or a microphone
• Two infrared ports that compatible with the Infrared Data Association
(IrDA) Standard 1.1 (Fast IR) for use with external devices.
• Keyboard with sound and Microsoft® Windows® operating system support.
• Support for two 3.3-V or 5-V PC Cards that adhere to the standards of the
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).
The computer supports type I, type II, or type III cards (in any
combination).
For a complete list of system features, see “Technical Specifications” found
later in this chapter.
System Overview
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Physical Description
display assembly
display assembly
latch
LCD panel
keyboard
indicator panel
trackball
assembly
microphone
tilt-support foot (2)
main battery assembly
infrared port
speaker
bottom case assembly
diskette drive
CD-ROM drive
Figure 1-1. Front View of the Notebook Computer
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indicator panel
hard-disk drive
security
cable slot
I/O panel
audio jacks (3)
speaker
infrared port
PC Card slot
Advanced Port
Replicator connector
power switch
tilt-support foot
DC power input connector
Figure 1-2. Back View of the Notebook Computer
Indicator Panel
LCD panel
Legend
power/suspend indicator
Num Lock indicator
diskette-drive access indicator
hard-disk/CD-ROM drive
access indicator
PC Card access indicator
Caps Lock indicator
Scroll Lock indicator
low-battery indicator
charging indicator
Figure 1-3. Indicator Panel
System Overview
1-3
The portable computer has nine indicators: six on the display assembly’s indicator panel and three on the keyboard assembly. Each of the six indicators on the
display assembly has an identical pair of LEDs: one is visible on the indicator
panel when the display is open, and the other is visible through an aperture on
the outside of the display assembly when the display is fully closed. The subsections that follow describe the functions of the indicators.
Power/Suspend Indicator
The power/suspend indicator is a green LED. After the computer is turned on,
the power/suspend indicator lights up constantly to indicate that the computer is
receiving stable power. When the computer enters suspend mode, the indicator
blinks once approximately every 8 seconds.
Diskette-Drive Access Indicator
The diskette-drive access indicator is a green LED. The indicator lights when
data is being transferred to or from the diskette drive.
Hard-Disk/CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator
The hard-disk/CD-ROM drive access indicator is a green LED. The indicator
lights when data is being transferred to or from the hard-disk drive or the
CD-ROM.
PC Card Access Indicator
The PC Card access indicator is a green LED. The indicator lights when data is
being transferred to or from an installed PC Card (also known as a PCMCIA
card).
Low-Battery Indicator
The low-battery indicator is an amber LED. This indicator is used in conjunction with the speaker to indicate either of the following low-battery conditions:
• The first low-battery warning occurs when the main battery’s charge has
been depleted to 8 percent of its fully charged condition. The low-battery
indicator turns on and the speaker emits five beeps.
• The second and final low-battery warning occurs when the main battery’s
charge has been depleted to 3 percent of its fully charged condition. The
speaker beeps twice every 1 to 2 seconds for 15 seconds; then the system
does a suspend-to-disk operation automatically before shutting down.
Charging Indicator
The charging indicator is an amber LED. The indicator turns on when the main
battery begins charging and blinks to show the battery is fully charged.
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Keyboard Indicators
The keyboard controls the operation of the numeric lock (Num Lock) indicator,
the capitals lock (Caps Lock) indicator, and the Scroll Lock indicator, all of
which are visible through apertures at the top of the keyboard. These indicators
are associated with the <NUM LOCK> key, the <CAPS LOCK> key, and the
<SCROLL LOCK> key; when lit, the LEDs indicate the active state of these
keys.
Controlling Computer Power
The power button does not directly control power to the computer. Instead,
when you slide the power button toward the front of the computer and then
release it, the button momentarily closes the power switch on the system board.
The power switch sends a signal to the power management controller, signaling
the controller to initiate a change of state of the computer’s power. The resulting
power state depends on the present power state. The following subsection gives
a description of the power states.
Power States
Sliding the power button toward the front of the computer initiates a change
from the current power state to a different state. The protocols for the power
state changes are as follows:
• If the computer is off (no indicators on) and the display is open and/or an
external monitor is attached to the computer, sliding the power button initiates a boot operation.
• If the computer is off, if the display is closed, and if no external monitor is
attached, sliding the power button causes the computer to run the POST and
then turn off.
• If the computer is on and the SYSTEM SWITCH option in System Setup is set
to ON/OFF, sliding the power button turns off the computer.
• If the computer is on and the SYSTEM SWITCH option in System Setup is set
to S2D/RFD, sliding the power button causes the computer to enter suspendto-disk mode.
• If the computer is in suspend mode (the power/suspend indicator flashes
every 8 seconds), if the SYSTEM SWITCH option in System Setup is set to
ON/OFF, and if the display is open or an external monitor is attached, sliding
the power button turns off the computer.
• If the computer is in suspend mode (the power/suspend indicator flashes
every 8 seconds), if the SYSTEM SWITCH option in System Setup is set to
S2D/RFD, and if the display is open or an external monitor is attached, sliding
the power button causes the computer to enter suspend-to-disk mode.
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• If the computer is in suspend mode (the power/suspend indicator flashes
every 8 seconds), if the display is closed, and if no external monitor is
attached, sliding the power button has no effect on the power state. The
computer remains in suspend mode.
• If the computer is in suspend-to-disk mode, sliding the power button causes
the computer to initiate the resume-from-disk operation.
Interrupt Assignments
Table 1-1. Interrupt Assignments
1-6
IRQ Line
Used/Available
IRQ0
Generated by the system timer
IRQ1
Generated by the keyboard controller to signal that the keyboard
output buffer is full
IRQ2
Generated internally by the interrupt controller to enable IRQ8
through IRQ15
IRQ3
Available for use by a PC Card unless the built-in serial port or
infrared port is configured for COM2 (the default)
IRQ4
Available for use by a PC Card unless the built-in serial port is
configured for COM1 (the default)
IRQ5
Available for use by the audio controller
IRQ6
Generated by the diskette drive controller to indicate that the
diskette drive requires the attention of the microprocessor
IRQ7
Available for use by a PC Card or audio controller if the built-in
parallel port is disabled
IRQ8
Generated by the system I/O controller’s RTC
IRQ9
Available for use by the PC Card interrupt controller or the
audio controller
IRQ10
Available for use by a PC Card or audio controller unless the
Advanced Port Replicator is attached
IRQ11
Available for use by a PC Card unless the Advanced Port Replicator is attached
IRQ12
Generated by the keyboard controller to indicate that the output
buffer of the integrated trackball or external PS/2 mouse is full
IRQ13
Reserved for use by the internal coprocessor
IRQ14
Generated by the hard-disk drive to indicate that the drive
requires the attention of the microprocessor
IRQ15
Reserved for the CD-ROM drive
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Technical Specifications
Table 1-2. Technical Specifications
Microprocessor
Microprocessor type . . . . . . . . . . .
Intel Pentium microprocessor
Microprocessor speed . . . . . . . . . .
150 MHz
Bus architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCI
Internal cache memory . . . . . . . . .
16 KB
External cache memory. . . . . . . . .
256 KB pipelined-burst SRAM
Math coprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . .
internal to the microprocessor
Chip Set and Bus
System chip set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pico Power Vesuvius-LS Core Logic
Microprocessor data bus width . . .
64 bits
DRAM bus width . . . . . . . . . . . . .
64 bits
Address bus width. . . . . . . . . . . . .
32 bits
Security EEPROM . . . . . . . . . . . .
256 bytes
Flash EPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
256 KB
Local bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60 MHz
PCI bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 MHz
PC Card
PC Card controller . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas Instruments PCI1130 CardBus
controller
PC Card connectors . . . . . . . . . . .
two (supports type I and type II cards in
any combination; type III cards can be
used only with type I or type II cards)
Cards supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3-V and 5-V
PC Card connector size. . . . . . . . .
68 pins
Data width (maximum) . . . . . . . . .
32 bits
Memory
Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EDO memory1
Memory module sockets . . . . . . . .
two
1
The system supports fast-page-mode memory modules for memory upgrades.
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Memory (Continued)
Memory module type and
capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8- and 16-MB fast-page mode
Standard RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 MB (EDO) on system board
Maximum RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48 MB
Memory access time:
tRAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70 ns
tCAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 ns
BIOS address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F000:0000
Connectors
Serial (DTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
one 9-pin connector; 16550-compatible,
16-byte buffer
Parallel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
one 25-hole connector; unidirectional,
bidirectional, EPP 1.9, or ECP
Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
one 15-hole connector
PS/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
one 6-pin mini-DIN (this connector does
not support more than one device at a time)
Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
two ports compatible with IrDA
Standard 1.1 (Fast IR)
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
microphone-in
line-in/audio-in
headphones/speakers
Advanced Port Replicator . . . . . .
200-pin connector
Audio
1-8
Audio type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SoundBlasterPro-compatible 3.01
voice and music functions
Audio controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ES1888
ES690 wavetable music synthesizer,
ES938 3D audio spatializer
Stereo conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 bit (analog-to-digital and digitalto-analog)
FM music synthesizer. . . . . . . . . .
20-voice, 72-operator
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Audio (Continued)
Interfaces:
Internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ISA bus
External . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
stereo line-in minijack
microphone-in minijack
headphones/speakers-out minijack
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
four 8-ohm speakers
Internal speaker amplifier . . . . . . .
1 W into 8 ohms stereo
Headphones amplifier . . . . . . . . . .
150 mW into 32 ohms stereo
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
volume can be controlled through key
combinations, software application
menus, or the Speaker window in the Dell
Control Center
Video
Video type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
hardware-accelerated, 128-bit PCI
Video controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NeoMagic 2090
Integrated video memory . . . . . . .
1.1 MB
Display
Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
active-matrix color (TFT)
Dimensions:
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
195.0 mm (7.68 inches)
Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
272.0 mm (10.7 inches)
Diagonal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
307.5 mm (12.1 inches)
Maximum resolution. . . . . . . . . . .
800 x 600 pixels; 65,536 colors
Response time (typical) . . . . . . . .
80 ms
Operating angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0° (closed) to 180°
Dot pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.31 mm
Power consumption:
Panel (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.69 W
Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.10 W
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
brightness can be controlled through a key
combination, the Display window in the
Dell Control Center, or the System Setup
program
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Table 1-2. Technical Specifications (Continued)
Keyboard
Number of keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
85 (U.S., Canada, Korea, Thailand, and
locations that use traditional Chinese);
86 (Europe);
87 (Japan)
Key travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.0 ± 0.5 mm (0.12 ± 0.02 inch)
Key spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18.25 mm (0.72 inch)
Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QWERTY, AZERTY, Kanji
Battery
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
lithium ion
Dimensions:
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20.5 mm (0.81 inch)
Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
152.75 mm (6.01 inches)
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
78.5 mm (3.09 inches)
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.41 kg (0.9 lb)
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14.4 VDC
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36 WH
Charge time (approximate):2
Computer on . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5 hours
Computer off . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5 hours
Operating time (approximate, with no
power management features
enabled)2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 to 3.5 hours (without a CD-ROM drive
in use)
Life span (approximate)2 . . . . . . .
400 discharge/charge cycles
Temperature range:
2
1-10
Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10° to 40°C (50° to 104°F)
Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10° to 40°C (50° to 104°F)
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)
Battery performance features such as charge time, operating time, and life span can vary according
to the conditions under which the computer and battery are used.
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Battery (Continued)
NiCad reserve battery:
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating time
(approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2 V
2 minutes (if computer is in battery swap
mode); 40 days (if power is
turned off)
AC Adapter
Input voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
90 to 135 VAC and 164 to 264 VAC
Input current (maximum) . . . . . . .
1.2 A and 0.6 A
Input frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47 to 63 Hz
Output current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.5 A (maximum);
3.5 A (continuous)
Rated output voltage . . . . . . . . . . .
18.5 VDC
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27.94 mm (1.1 inches)
Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
58.42 mm (2.3 inches)
Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
133.35 mm (5.25 inches)
Weight (with cables) . . . . . . . . . .
0.4 kg (0.89 lb)
Temperature range:
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
-40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
CD-ROM Drive3
Disc size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 cm and 12 cm (no adapter required)
Data transfer rate:
Sustained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
900 KB/sec (mode 2 disc)
Burst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14.4 MB/sec (PIO mode 3)
Seek time:
3
Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
200 m/sec
Full-stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
500 m/sec
The CD-ROM drive in your computer may have different specifications.
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Table 1-2. Technical Specifications (Continued)
CD-ROM Drive3 (Continued)
Access time:
Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250 m/sec
Full-stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
550 m/sec
Memory buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
128 KB
Physical (Computer)
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
63.0 mm (2.48 inches)
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
280.9 mm (11.06 inches)
Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
233.5 mm (9.19 inches)
Weight (with battery and
hard-disk drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.29 kg (7.26 lb)
Environmental
Temperature:
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10° to 40°C (50° to 104°F)
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
-40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum):
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
90% (noncondensing)
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
95% (noncondensing)
Maximum vibration:
3
1-12
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.51 GRMS, using a random-vibration
spectrum that simulates truck shipment
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 GRMS, using a random-vibration
spectrum that simulates air/truck
shipment
The CD-ROM drive in your computer may have different specifications.
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Environmental (Continued)
Maximum shock:4
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
152.4 cm/sec (60 inches/sec) (less than or
equal to a pulse width of 2 ms)
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
203.2 cm/sec (80 inches/sec)
(less than or equal to a pulse width of 2 ms)
Altitude (maximum):
4
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3048 m (10,000 ft)
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10,600 m (35,000 ft)
Measured with the hard-disk drive in head-parked position.
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Chapter 2
Initial Procedures
T
his chapter describes initial procedures that can help you diagnose a computer problem. These procedures can often reveal the source of a problem or
indicate the correct starting point for troubleshooting the computer. Dell recommends that you perform these procedures in the order they are presented in this
manual.
Initial User Contact
When you first contact a user who has a computer problem, ask the user to
describe the problem and the conditions under which it occurs. A verbal
description can often indicate the cause of a problem or indicate the appropriate
troubleshooting procedure to use. After the user describes the problem, follow
these steps:
1. Ask the user to back up any data on the hard-disk drive if the system’s
condition permits.
See “Maintaining Your Computer” in the online System User’s Guide.
2. Ask the user to try to duplicate the problem by repeating the operations
he or she was performing at the time the problem occurred.
Can the user duplicate the problem?
Yes. Proceed to step 3.
No. Proceed to the next section, “Visual Inspection.”
3. Observe the user to determine whether he or she is making an error,
such as typing an incorrect key combination or entering a command
incorrectly.
Is the problem a result of user error?
Yes. Instruct the user in the proper procedure, or direct him or her to the
appropriate user documentation for a description of the correct procedure.
No. Proceed to the next section, “Visual Inspection.”
Visual Inspection
The visual inspection consists of a quick inspection of the exterior of the
computer and any attached peripherals, including making any necessary corrections. For information about the proper removal and installation of computer
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components, as instructed in the following procedures, see Chapter 4, “Removing and Replacing Parts.”
CAUTION: Before you proceed with the visual inspection, ensure that
the user has saved all open files and exited all open application programs
if possible.
To perform a visual inspection, follow these steps:
1. Turn off any attached peripherals.
2. Determine the present power state of the computer.
Look at the indicators to determine which of the following conditions apply,
and then turn off the computer, taking the actions listed for that condition:
• Power/suspend indicator is blinking approximately every 8 seconds —
The computer is in suspend mode. Open the display and press any key to
return the computer to the power-on state. If the computer does not turn
on, press <FN><B> to return from battery-swap mode. Then slide the
power button to turn off the computer.
• Low-battery indicator is on or blinking — A low-battery warning
occurred; open the display and slide the power button to turn off the
computer.
• Low-battery and charging indicators are both blinking — A defective
battery is detected or the computer is too warm; slide the power button
to turn off the computer.
• All indicators remain off — The computer is already turned off or is in
suspend-to-disk mode.
3. Verify that the exterior of the computer is free of any obvious physical
damage.
4. If the computer is operating from an AC adapter, verify the following:
• The AC adapter’s AC power cable is connected to the AC adapter and
the power source.
• The AC adapter’s DC power cable is properly connected to the computer’s DC power input connector.
• The AC adapter and cables are free of any obvious physical damage.
NOTE: If the charging indicator and low-battery indicator flash continuously while the computer is connected to AC power, disconnect the computer
from AC power and move it to a cooler location. When the computer has
cooled to room temperature, reconnect it to AC power and continue charging
the battery. If the computer is not allowed to cool, the battery stops charging
before it reaches full capacity.
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5. If the computer is operating from battery power, remove the main battery assembly, verify that it is free of any obvious physical damage, and
then reinsert the battery assembly into its compartment.
6. Turn off the computer. Remove the hard-disk drive, verify that it is free
of any obvious physical damage, and then reinsert the drive into its
compartment.
7. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot, verify that they
are free of any obvious physical damage, and then reinsert the card(s)
into the PC Card slot.
8. Remove any memory modules from the memory compartment, verify
that they are free of any obvious damage, and then reinstall the memory modules.
9. Open the display assembly, and verify that it is free of any obvious
physical damage.
10. Verify that the internal keyboard is free of any obvious physical damage and that its keys operate freely.
11. Verify that the trackball and its associated switches operate freely.
12. If an external monitor is connected, verify the following:
• The monitor’s interface cable is properly attached to the VGA connector
on the I/O panel.
• The monitor’s power cable is attached to a power source and is free of
any obvious physical damage.
• The monitor’s controls are set according to the instructions in the documentation for the monitor.
• The monitor and its interface cable are free of any obvious physical
damage.
13. If an external mouse is connected, verify the following:
• The mouse is properly connected to the keyboard/keypad/mouse connector on the computer’s I/O panel.
• The mouse and its cable are free of any obvious physical damage.
• The mouse’s ball and push buttons operate freely.
14. For any attached serial or parallel devices, verify the following:
• The device’s interface cable connector is correctly attached to the appropriate port connector on the computer’s I/O panel.
• The captive screws that secure the connectors at each end of the interface cable are secure enough to ensure a firm connection.
• The attached device and its interface cable are free of any obvious physical damage.
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15. Turn on any attached peripherals and then the computer.
Does the problem reoccur?
Yes. Proceed to the next procedure, “Observing the Boot Routine.”
No. No further steps are necessary.
Observing the Boot Routine
After you perform a visual inspection as described in the previous section, boot
the computer from a diagnostics diskette and, while the boot routine is running,
observe the computer for any indications of problems.
NOTE: To prevent possible damage to the original diagnostics diskette, always
use a backup copy of the diagnostics diskette when servicing a user’s computer.
Dell recommends that users make copies of the Dell diagnostics diskette. For
instructions, see “Before You Start Testing” in Chapter 4 of the Reference and
Troubleshooting Guide.
To observe the boot routine, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals.
2. Insert a diagnostics diskette into the diskette drive. Turn on all peripherals and then the computer.
3. Watch the indicators on the top of the keyboard. After all three indicators flash momentarily, the Num Lock indicator should light up and
remain on.
Do these indicators light up within approximately 10 seconds after the boot
routine starts?
Yes. Proceed to step 4.
No. Troubleshoot the power subsystem.
4. While the boot routine is running, observe the computer for any of the
following:
• Diskette-drive and hard-disk drive access indicators — These indicators
light in response to data being transferred to or from the drives. If either
of these indicators fail to light during the boot routine, troubleshoot the
diskette-drive or hard-disk drive subsystem, as appropriate.
• Beep codes — A beep code is a series of beeps that indicates an error
condition. If the computer emits a beep code, go to Table 3-1.
NOTE: The computer beeps once during the boot routine. This single
beep is normal and is not a beep code.
• System error messages — These messages can indicate problems or
provide status information. If a system error message displays, go to
Table 3-2.
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5. Observe the display for the Diagnostics Menu.
Does the Diagnostics Menu display?
Yes. See “Running the Dell Diagnostics” in Chapter 3.
No. Proceed to step 6.
6. Insert another copy of the diagnostics diskette into the diskette drive,
and reboot the computer.
Does the Diagnostics Menu display?
Yes. See “Running the Dell Diagnostics” in Chapter 3.
No. Proceed to the next section, “Eliminating Resource Conflicts.”
Eliminating Resource Conflicts
Devices within the computer may require dedicated memory spaces, interrupt
levels, or DMA channels, all of which must be allocated during installation of
the devices. Because a device may be installed at a different time, it is possible
that the same resource is assigned to two or more devices.
Resource conflicts can result in disorderly or erratic computer operation or failure of the computer to operate at all. If you suspect that resource conflicts might
exist, check the computer and reassign the resources as necessary.
For more information about resolving conflicts, see Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting Your Computer,” in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide.
Getting Help
If none of the procedures in this chapter reveal the source of the problem or lead
to the proper troubleshooting steps for determining the source of the problem,
call Dell for technical assistance. For instructions, see Chapter 5, “Getting
Help,” in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide.
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Chapter 3
Beep Codes and Error Messages
T
his chapter describes beep codes and system error messages that can occur
during computer start-up or, in the case of some failures, during normal computer operation. The tables in this chapter list faults that can cause a beep code
or system error message to occur and the probable causes of the fault in each
case.
If a faulty computer does not emit beep codes or display system error messages
to indicate a failure, use the Dell diagnostics to help isolate the source of the
problem. See “Running the Dell Diagnostics” found later in this chapter.
POST Beep Codes
If the display cannot display error messages during the POST, the computer
may emit a series of beeps that identifies the problem or that can help you identify a faulty component or assembly. The following table lists the beep codes
that may be generated during POST. Most beep codes indicate a fatal error that
requires replacement of the system board or other corrective actions before the
computer can operate.
Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes
Beep Code
Error
Probable Causes
1-1-3
NVRAM write/read
failure
BIOS corrupted; system board
faulty
1-1-4
ROM BIOS checksum
failure
BIOS corrupted; system board
faulty
1-2-1
Programmable interval
timer failure
System board faulty
1-2-2
DMA initialization
failure
System board faulty
1-2-3
DMA page register
write/read failure
System board faulty
1-3-1
through
2-4-4
Installed memory
module(s) not being
properly identified or
used
Memory module improperly seated
or system memory controller faulty
(system board faulty)
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Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes (Continued)
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Beep Code
Error
Probable Causes
3-1-1
Slave DMA register
failure
System board faulty
3-1-2
Master DMA register
failure
3-1-3
Master interrupt mask
register failure
3-1-4
Slave interrupt mask
register failure
3-2-4
Keyboard controller test
failure
Keyboard assembly faulty or system
board faulty
3-3-4
Display memory test
failure
System board faulty
3-4-1
Display initialization
failure
3-4-2
Display retrace test
failure
4-2-1
No timer tick
4-2-2
Shutdown failure
4-2-3
Gate A20 failure
4-2-4
Unexpected interrupt in
protected mode
4-3-1
Memory failure above
address 0FFFFh
Memory module improperly seated
or system memory controller faulty
(system board faulty)
4-3-3
Timer chip counter 2
failure
System board faulty
4-3-4
Time-of-day clock
stopped
Reserve battery faulty or system
board faulty
4-4-1
Serial port failure
System board faulty
4-4-2
Parallel port test failure
System board faulty
4-4-3
Math coprocessor
failure
System board faulty
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System board faulty
System board faulty
Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes (Continued)
Beep Code
Error
Probable Causes
5-1-1
System powermanagement interrupt
initialization failure
System board faulty
5-1-2
BIOS shadowing
failure
5-1-3
Video BIOS shadowing
failure
5-2-1
Keyboard controller
download failure
5-2-2
CPU stepping failure
5-2-3
System board failure
5-2-4
Setup decompression
and shadowing failure
System Error Messages
The following table lists (in alphabetical order) system error messages that may
appear on the display during the boot routine or during normal computer
operation.
Table 3-2. System Error Messages
Message
Definition
Probable Causes
Auxiliary
device failure
Integrated trackball or
external PS/2 mouse failed.
Integrated trackball
or external PS/2
mouse faulty.
Bad command or
File Name
Command entered
does not exist or is not
in pathname specified.
Bad command or
filename entered.
Cache disabled
due to failure
Microprocessor’s internal
cache memory failed.
System board faulty.
Data error
Diskette or hard-disk
drive cannot read the
data.
Faulty diskette/tape
drive subsystem or
hard-disk drive subsystem.
Beep Codes and Error Messages
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Table 3-2. System Error Messages (Continued)
Message
Definition
Probable Causes
Decreasing
available
memory
Informational message
indicating memory is failing (usually preceded by
memory error message).
One or more DIMMs
faulty or improperly
seated.
Disk C: failed
initialization
Hard-disk drive failed to
initialize.
Hard-disk drive data
in System Setup
does not match
installed hard-disk
drive, or hard-disk
drive faulty.
System files missing
or corrupted.
Diskette drive 0 System cannot read disseek failure
kette in diskette drive.
Diskette read
failure
Diskette faulty or
incorrectly inserted
in drive.
System Setup contains incorrect
settings.
Diskette drive interface loose or faulty.
Diskette drive faulty.
Diskette subsystem reset
failed
Diskette subsystem failed
to respond to reset command from computer.
System board faulty.
Diskette writeprotected
Diskette is writeprotected, operation
cannot be completed.
Diskette writeprotected.
Drive not ready
The diskette may be
missing from or
improperly installed in
the diskette drive.
Defective or unformatted diskette.
Error reading
PCMCIA card
Computer cannot identify
PC Card.
PC Card faulty,
improperly seated,
or improperly configured. System
board faulty.
PC Card software
faulty or incorrectly
installed.
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Table 3-2. System Error Messages (Continued)
Message
Definition
Probable Causes
Extended memory
Amount of memory
size has changed recorded in NVRAM not
matching memory
installed in computer.
One or more memory module(s) faulty
or improperly
seated.
Computer cannot enable
protective mode.
One or more memory module(s) faulty
or improperly
seated.
Gate A20 failure
System board faulty.
General failure
Message indicates system failure.
Operating system
unable to carry out
the command.
Hard-disk drive
configuration
error
Computer cannot identify
hard-disk drive type.
Installed hard-disk
drive not compatible
with computer.
Hard-disk drive
controller
failure 0
Hard-disk drive or controller not responding to
commands from computer.
System board faulty.
Hard-disk drive
controller
failure 0
The CD-ROM drive does
not respond to commands
from the computer.
System board faulty.
Hard-disk drive
failure
Hard-disk drive not
responding to commands
from computer.
Computer needs
rebooting.
Hard-disk drive
faulty.
Hard-disk drive
read failure
Invalid
configuration
information —
please run
System Setup
program
System Setup contains
invalid settings.
Incorrect settings in
System Setup.
Keyboard controller failure
Keyboard controller not
responding.
Cable or connector
loose, or keyboard
faulty.
Keyboard clock
line failure
Keyboard not responding.
Cable or connector
loose, or keyboard
faulty.
Reserve battery
weak or depleted.
Keyboard data
line failure
Beep Codes and Error Messages
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Table 3-2. System Error Messages (Continued)
Message
Definition
Probable Causes
Keyboard stuck
key failure
Keyboard key(s) jammed.
For external keyboard or keypad,
cable or connector
loose or keyboard
faulty.
For built-in keyboard, keyboard
faulty.
For either keyboard,
key may have been
pressed while computer was booting.
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Memory address
line failure at
address, read
value expecting
value
Memory control logic not
operating properly.
Installed memory
module faulty or
improperly seated.
Memory allocation error
The software in use
conflicts with the
operating system, an
application program,
or a utility
Faulty application
program
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Table 3-2. System Error Messages (Continued)
Message
Definition
Probable Causes
Memory data line
failure at
address, read
value expecting
value
Memory not operating
properly.
Installed memory
module faulty or
improperly seated.
No boot device
available
Computer not recognizing
diskette drive or hard-disk
drive from which it is trying to boot.
No boot device
available.
No boot sector
on hard-disk
drive
No boot sector on harddisk drive.
Operating system
boot files missing or
corrupted.
No timer tick
interrupt
Timer on system board
malfunctioning.
System board faulty.
Non-system disk
or disk error
Unable to boot from harddisk drive or diskette drive.
No operating
system files on harddisk drive or
diskette.
Optional ROM
bad checksum
ROM in external device
failed.
Optional ROM in
external device
faulty.
Sector not found
MS-DOS® unable to
locate a sector on diskette or hard-disk
drive.
Bad sector or corrupted FAT on
diskette or hard-disk
drive.
Memory double
word logic failure at address,
read value
expecting value
Memory odd/even
logic failure
at address,
read value
expecting value
Memory write/
read failure at
address, read
value expecting
value
Not a boot diskette
Beep Codes and Error Messages
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Table 3-2. System Error Messages (Continued)
Message
Definition
Probable Causes
Seek error
MS-DOS unable to
find specific track on
diskette or hard-disk
drive.
Defective diskette
or hard-disk drive.
Shutdown failure
Microprocessor unable to
reset.
System board faulty.
Time-of-day
System clock stopped.
clock lost power
Reserve battery lost
its charge.
Time-of-day
clock stopped
Time-of-day not
set—please run
the System Setup
program.
Time or date stored in RTC
does not match system
clock.
Reserve battery lost
its charge.
Timer chip
counter 2 failed
Timer circuit on system
board malfunctioning.
System board faulty.
Unexpected
interrupt in
protected mode
Keyboard/mouse controller malfunctioning, or
memory module(s) not
responding.
One or more memory module(s) faulty
or improperly
seated.
Warning! Battery is critically low.
Main battery has lost its
charge.
Main battery needs
recharging.
System board faulty.
Running the Dell Diagnostics
The diagnostics contains tests that aid in troubleshooting the computer. If
needed, see Chapter 4, “Running the Dell Diagnostics,” in the Reference and
Troubleshooting Guide. The diagnostics diskette contains the following test groups:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
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RAM — Tests the main memory
System Set — Tests the system board’s primary functions
Video — Tests the video subsystem
Keyboard — Tests the keyboard subsystem
Mouse — Tests the mouse/trackball subsystem
Diskette Drives — Tests the diskette drive subsystem
Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) — Tests the IDE hard-disk drive subsystem
IDE CD-ROM Drives — Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem
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• Serial Ports — Tests the serial communication port
• Parallel Ports — Tests the parallel communication port
• SCSI Devices — Tests the SCSI controller in the Advanced Port
Replicator
• Network Interface — Tests the network controller in the Advanced Port
Replicator
• Serial Infrared — Tests the IrDA communications port
• Audio — Tests the built-in sound subsystem
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the original diagnostics diskette, always use a backup copy of the diagnostics diskette when servicing a
user’s system. If the user has not already made a backup copy of the diagnostics
diskette, do so before you run the diagnostics.
To start the diagnostics, turn off the computer, insert a diagnostics diskette into
the diskette drive, and then turn on the computer.
Starting the diagnostics causes the Dell logo screen to appear, followed by a
message indicating that the diagnostics is loading. Before the diagnostics loads,
a program tests the portion of main memory (RAM) required for loading the
diagnostics. If a main memory error is detected, a message appears on the
screen telling you which memory address failed.
If no errors are found in main memory, the diagnostics loads and the Diagnostics Menu appears. This menu lets you choose the following options or exit to
the MS-DOS prompt:
•
RUN QUICK TESTS
•
•
RUN ALL TESTS
— Runs selected tests from all test groups to quickly
locate the failure or to indicate where further testing may be needed to isolate a failure
— Runs all tests for a thorough test of the computer
RUN SPECIFIC TESTS
— Tests a particular area or subsystem
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Chapter 4
Removing and Replacing Parts
T
his chapter provides instructions for removing and replacing fieldreplaceable components, assemblies, and subassemblies. For removal and
replacement procedures for factory-replaceable parts, see Appendix A,
“Factory Repair Parts.”
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this chapter assumes the following:
• The computer and any attached peripherals are turned off, and the peripherals are disconnected from the I/O panel on the back of the computer.
• A part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse
order.
When the display assembly is open nearly 180 degrees, use a book or something
similar to support the display assembly. The angle of the display assembly with
respect to the bottom case should never be allowed to exceed 180 degrees. Also,
when performing the procedures in this chapter, the locations or directions relative to the computer are as shown in Figure 4-1 unless otherwise specified.
back of computer
right side
left side
front of computer
Figure 4-1. Computer Orientation
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Recommended Tools
Most of the procedures in this guide require the use of one or more of the following tools:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Small flat-blade screwdriver
Jeweler’s screwdriver set
Number 1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver
Number 2 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver
Chip-removal tool
Wrist grounding strap
Small plastic scribe
Nut drivers
Precautionary Measures
WARNING: FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION
OF THE EQUIPMENT, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN
THE SEQUENCE LISTED.
Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps:
1. Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals.
NOTE: Make sure the computer is turned off and not in suspend-to-disk
mode. See “Controlling Computer Power” in Chapter 1.
2. Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from AC power
sources to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. Also disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines from the computer.
3. Remove the main battery assembly from the battery compartment.
Slide the battery compartment door downward until it stops (about
3/16 of an inch). Slide the main battery assembly out.
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battery
battery door
Figure 4-2. Main Battery Assembly Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Main battery assembly
CUS,BTRY,SAR,36WHR,LXP
4. To avoid possible damage to the computer from ESD, ground yourself
by attaching a wrist grounding strap to yourself and an unpainted
metal surface on the I/O panel.
If a wrist grounding strap is not available, you can discharge static electricity from your body by periodically touching the unpainted metal surface of
the I/O panel.
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Screw Identification and Tightening
A6 (35 mm)
(screw A6 is 35 mm)
35 mm
match length here
Figure 4-3. Screw Identification
CAUTION: It is essential that the correct length screw be used when
reinstalling a screw. Otherwise, hardware damage could result. Make
sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and
avoid overtightening.
The removal procedure illustrations provide the correct screw length in
parentheses next to the screw’s label. Also, a graphic for that length screw is
included in the illustration. Match the actual screw to the graphic in the illustration to check for correct length.
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ZIF Connectors
movable part of
connector;
do not remove
Figure 4-4. Disconnecting an Interface Cable
Some of the computer’s interface connectors are zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors. These connectors are not removable, but they must be released to
disconnect a cable from them.
CAUTION: The ZIF connectors are fragile. To avoid damage, do not
apply too much pressure to the movable part of the connector.
To disconnect an interface cable from a ZIF connector, follow these steps:
1. Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or a chip-removal tool under the
movable part of the connector.
If a small flat-blade screwdriver is unavailable, use a chip-removal tool to
carefully pry up on first one end of the movable part of the connector and
then the other end.
2. Pull gently upward on the movable part of the connector until it
releases the interface cable.
3. Grasp the interface cable and pull it out of the connector.
To reconnect an interface cable to a ZIF connector, follow these steps:
1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver or chip-removal tool to open the movable
part of the ZIF connector.
2. Orient the end of the interface cable with the ZIF connector, and insert
the end of the cable into the connector.
3. While holding the cable in place, close the ZIF connector.
To ensure a firm connection, make sure the ZIF connector is completely
closed.
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Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies
display assembly
trackball assembly
palmrest assembly
CD-ROM
EMI clip
keyboard
keyboard EMI clip
left tilt-support foot
PC Card
dust cover for the Advanced
Port Replicator connector
superpart assembly
I/O panel dust cover
right tilt-support foot
hard-disk
drive assembly
main battery
bottom case assembly
memory compartment cover
CD-ROM/diskette
drive assembly
Figure 4-5. Exploded View—Computer
The computer is divided into three major assemblies: the palmrest assembly
(which contains the keyboard and the trackball), the display assembly (which
contains the LCD), and the bottom case assembly (which contains many of the
removable parts).
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The following subsections provide instructions for removing and replacing
these parts and assemblies. Some of the instructions are preceded by a table listing the Dell order name for the part or assembly being replaced. A more
detailed breakdown of parts and assemblies can be found in Appendix A, “Factory Repair Parts.”
Hard-Disk Drive Assembly
front of computer
hard-disk drive
drive latch
drive door
PC Card slot
Figure 4-6. Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Hard-disk drive assembly
CUS,HD,xxxxx,yyMM,zzz,LXP*
*
Substitute the drive capacity for xxxxx, the drive height for yy, and the
manufacturer for zzz.
To remove the hard-disk drive assembly, follow these steps:
1. Slide the drive latch toward the front of the computer to release the
hard-disk drive assembly from the hard-disk drive bay.
The latch is on the left-front corner of the computer.
2. Grasp the drive door and pull the drive out of the computer.
When reinserting the drive into the drive bay, ensure that the drive latch is open.
Then slide the drive completely into the hard-disk drive bay.
CAUTION: The hard-disk drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the
assembly with care and avoid dropping it even from a height of 1 inch.
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Memory Compartment Cover
memory compartment
cover
Figure 4-7. Memory Compartment Cover Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Memory compartment cover
CVR,MEM,LXPiCD
To remove the memory compartment cover, follow these steps:
CAUTION: Make sure the work surface is clean to prevent scratching
the computer cover.
1. Turn the computer upside down on the work surface.
2. To release the memory compartment cover, press down on the identation in the edge of the cover, and then slide the cover towards the edge
of the computer.
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Memory Modules
memory module
sockets
Figure 4-8. Memory Module Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Memory module, 4-MB
CUS,MEM,4M,LXP4D/T,LXPi
Memory module, 8-MB
CUS,MEM,8M,LXP4D/T,LXPi
Memory module, 16-MB
CUS,MEM,16M,LXP4D/T,LXPi
To remove a memory module, follow these steps:
1. Remove the memory compartment cover.
2. To release a memory module from its socket, gently push outward on
each of the memory module’s two metal retaining clips.
The memory module should rotate upward out of its retaining clips.
3. Lift the memory module out of its socket.
Memory modules can be installed only one way. Do not attempt to force the
memory module into the socket. Align the notch in one corner of the memory
module with the corresponding indent in the memory module socket.
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Palmrest Assembly
The palmrest assembly consists of the trackball and the keyboard.
display assembly
keyboard
palmrest assembly
trackball assembly
CD-ROM EMI
clip
trackball cable
connector JTB
connector JKB1
connector JKB2
bottom case assembly
Figure 4-9. Palmrest Assembly Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Palmrest assembly with sound
SVC,ASSY,PLMRST,LXPiCD
To remove the palmrest assembly, follow these steps:
1. Remove any installed PC Card(s).
2. Disconnect any cables attached to the audio ports.
3. Remove the hard-disk drive assembly.
CAUTION: Make sure the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
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4. Close the display assembly, and turn the computer upside down on a
flat work surface.
5. Remove the three palmrest-assembly retaining screws A1, A2, and A3
(see Figure 4-10).
A2 (35 mm)
A3 (35 mm)
A1 (35 mm)
35 mm
Figure 4-10. Palmrest-Assembly Retaining Screws
6. Turn the computer right-side up on the work surface, and open the display assembly.
NOTE: Remember to support the display assembly with a book or similar
object so that the display assembly does not open beyond 180 degrees.
7. Release the palmrest assembly from the bottom case assembly (see Figure 4-9).
To release the palmrest assembly, lift the front of the assembly upward with
one hand approximately 1 inch. Then, with the fingers of the other hand,
disconnect the trackball cable from LIF connector JTB.
8. Rotate the front of the palmrest assembly towards the display assembly.
9. Disconnect the two keyboard cables from ZIF connectors JKB1 and
JKB2.
10. Carefully lift the palmrest assembly from the bottom case assembly.
The keyboard is captured in the palmrest by snaps and tabs.
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To reseat the palmrest assembly on the bottom case assembly, set the palmrest
assembly down, slightly forward of its original position, on top of the bottom
case assembly. Then push down on all sides of the palmrest assembly while
sliding the assembly toward the back of the computer.
Ensure that the palmrest assembly is properly aligned and fully seated on the
bottom case assembly and that all of the mounting tabs are fully engaged. Then
close the display assembly, turn the computer upside down on the work surface,
and reinstall retaining screws A1, A2, and A3 (see Figure 4-10).
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend the CD-ROM EMI clip. Set the palmrest assembly top side down, when the palmrest assembly is free from
the bottom case assembly.
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Trackball Assembly
A5 (6 mm)
trackball assembly
A4 (6 mm)
trackball cable
palmrest assembly
6 mm
Figure 4-11. Trackball Assembly Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Optical trackball assembly
SVC,ASSY,TBALL/SWT,LXPi+
To remove the trackball assembly, follow these steps:
1. Remove the palmrest assembly.
2. Turn the palmrest assembly upside down on a flat work surface.
3. Remove screws A4 and A5.
4. Lift the trackball assembly out of the palmrest assembly.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the trackball button board when
removing the trackball assembly.
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Keyboard Assembly
press
palmrest
assembly
press
keyboard
trackball assembly
Figure 4-12. Keyboard Assembly Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Keyboard assembly, Belgium
KYBD,86,BEL,ALPS,LXPi+
Keyboard assembly, China
KYBD,85,CHI,ALPS,LXPi+
Keyboard assembly, domestic
SVC,KYBD,85,DOM,LXPi+
Keyboard assembly, Danish
KYBD,86,DEN,ALPS,LXPi+
Keyboard assembly, French
KYBD,86,FR,ALPS,LXPi+
Keyboard assembly, French/
Canadian
KYBD,85,FR,CAN,ALPS,LXPi+
Keyboard assembly, German
KYBD,86,GER,ALPS,LXPi+
Keyboard assembly, Japan
KYBD,87,JPN,LXPi+
Keyboard assembly, Korean
KYBD,85,KOREA,ALPS,LXPi+
Keyboard assembly, Latin American KYBD,86,LTN,ALPS,LXPi+
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Keyboard assembly, Norwegian
KYBD,86,NOR,ALPS,LXPi+
Keyboard assembly, Russian
KYBD,86,RUS,ALPS,LXPi+
Keyboard assembly, Spanish
KYBD,86,SPN,ALPS,LXPi+
Keyboard assembly, Swedish
KYBD,86,SWE,ALPS,LXPi+
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Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Keyboard assembly, Swiss
KYBD,86,SWI,ALPS,LXPi+
Keyboard assembly, Thailand
KYBD,85,THAI,ALPS,LXPi+
Keyboard assembly, United
Kingdom
KYBD,84,UK,LXPi+
To remove the keyboard assembly, follow these steps:
1. Remove the palmrest assembly.
2. Press along the sides of the keyboard to release the keyboard from the
palmrest assembly.
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Display Assembly
For removal procedures, the display assembly consists of the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Tilt-support foot
Display assembly bezel
Display assembly latch and latch spring
LCD panel
LCD inverter board
Hinge covers
Display-assembly interface cable
Microphone/switch assembly
Tilt-Support Foot
right tilt-support foot
tab
finger-access recess
10 mm
cover
foot retaining screw (10 mm)
notch
Figure 4-13. Tilt-Support Foot Removal
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Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Tilt-support foot, left
FOOT,PLSTC,REAR,LF,LXPiCD
Tilt-support foot, right
FOOT,PLSTC,REAR,RT,LXPiCD
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To remove a tilt-support foot, follow these steps:
1. Close the display assembly.
2. With the foot set to its fully retracted position, insert a small device
(such as a scribe) into the bottom notch on the foot-retaining screw
cover and gently lift out the cover partway. Lift on the sides of the
cover, working around to the top, and then lift out the cover.
3. Remove the foot retaining screw.
The foot retaining screw also functions as a mounting screw for one of the
display assembly hinges, which has a threaded hole for the screw.
Therefore, the foot retaining screws cannot be reinstalled with the display
assembly removed.
The foot-retaining screw cover can fit only one way in the foot. To reinstall
the cover, make sure the tilt-support foot is in its fully retracted position.
Then orient the cover with the notch toward the bottom of the computer and
its mounting tab toward the top of the computer. Press in on the cover until
it snaps into place.
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Display Assembly
display assembly
C1 (6 mm)
C2 (6 mm)
detent post
left tilt-support foot
connector JLCD
connector JMIC
right tilt-support foot
6 mm
Figure 4-14. Display Assembly Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Display assembly
ASSY,LCD,TFT,SVGA,12.1”,
LXPiCD
To remove the display assembly, follow these steps:
1. Remove the palmrest assembly.
2. Remove the computer’s tilt-support feet.
3. Remove interface-cable grounding screws C1 and C2 from the
display assembly.
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4. Disconnect the display-assembly interface cable from connector JLCD
on the system board.
To disconnect the cable, grasp the pull tab and pull it straight up from the
system board.
5. Disconnect the microphone cable from ZIF connector JMIC.
6. Lift the display assembly from the bottom case assembly.
A plastic detent post located approximately at the center of the display
assembly may hang on the bottom case assembly. If so, carefully push the
center of the display assembly away from the bottom case assembly.
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Display Assembly Bezel
l
display assembly bezel
screw covers (4)
H2 (10 mm)
H1 (10 mm)
display
assembly
base
H3 (10 mm)
hinge
H4 (10 mm)
10 mm
Figure 4-15. Display Assembly Bezel Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Bezel service kit, 12.1-inch
SVC,BZL,LCD,TFT,LXPiCD
Display case service kit, 12.1-inch
SVC,CVR,BK,TFT,LXPi+
To remove the display assembly bezel, follow these steps:
1. Use a scribe to pry the retaining screw covers out of the screw holes in
the bezel.
2. Remove retaining screws H1, H2, H3, and H4.
3. Separate the bezel from the display assembly.
Insert your fingertips between the bezel and the LCD, and lift upward on the
bezel to release the hidden tabs just above the indicator panel, as well as the
hidden tabs beneath each side of the bezel. Then slide the bezel toward the
front of the computer, and lift it up and away from the display assembly.
When replacing the bezel, orient the bezel in its original position on the display
assembly and press firmly near each tab until it snaps into position. Be careful
to have the display latch and spring properly assembled.
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Display Assembly Latch and Latch Spring
latch spring
latch
display assembly
bezel
Figure 4-16. Display Assembly Latch and Latch Spring Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Display assembly latch
LTCH,LXPiCD
Display assembly latch spring
SPR,LTCH,LXPiCD
To remove the display assembly latch and latch spring, follow these steps:
1. Remove the display assembly bezel.
2. Turn the display assembly bezel upside down on the work surface.
3. While holding down the display-assembly latch spring, slide the latch
against the spring, rotate the latch upward, and lift the latch and spring
out of the bezel.
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LCD Panel
LCD panel
interface cable
LCD power cable
interface connector
LCD inverter board
connector CN2
display assembly case
Figure 4-17. LCD Panel Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
LCD panel
LCD,TFT,SVGA,12.1”,SAMSUNG
LCD assembly, LCD inverter board, SVC,LCD/INVTR,TFT,LXPiCD
active-matrix color, TFT SVGA
display
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To remove the LCD panel, follow these steps:
1. Remove the display assembly bezel.
2. Lift the lower edge of the LCD panel about 1 inch.
3. Disconnect the LCD-assembly power cable from connector CN2 on the
LCD inverter board.
4. Lift the lower edge of the LCD panel approximately 3 inches.
5. Disconnect the display-assembly interface cable from the LCD interface
connector on the underside of the LCD panel.
6.
Lift the LCD panel out of the display assembly case.
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LCD Inverter Board
I1 (5 mm)
connector CN1
I2 (5 mm)
5 mm
inverter board
connector CN2
retaining bracket
LED board
display assembly case
Figure 4-18. LCD Inverter Board Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
LCD inverter board
ASSY,BD,INVRTR,TFT,SVGA12.1”
To remove the LCD inverter board, follow these steps:
1. Remove the display assembly bezel.
2. Remove screws I1 and I2 securing the display-interface cable retaining
bracket, and then remove the bracket.
3. Move the LED board out of the display assembly case far enough to
gain access to the LCD inverter board.
4. Disconnect the LCD-inverter board interface cable from ZIF connector
CN1 on the LCD inverter board.
5. Lift the LCD inverter board about 1/4 of an inch.
6. Disconnect the LCD power cable from connector CN2 on the LCD
inverter board.
7. Lift the LCD inverter board out of the display assembly case.
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Hinge Covers
display
assembly
base
hinge cover
hinge
Figure 4-19. Hinge Covers Removal
Each of the hinge covers is held in place by three tabs that fit into slots on the
display assembly base. The microphone is inside the right hinge cover. To
remove the hinge covers, follow these steps:
1. Remove the display assembly from the computer.
2. Place the display assembly faceup on the work surface.
3. Rotate the display assembly base until the display assembly hinges are
pointing upward at approximately a 45-degree angle.
4. To remove a hinge cover, press in on the front of the cover to release the
hinge cover’s front tab. Then rotate the cover in the direction of the
arrow, and lift the cover away from the display assembly base.
To replace the hinge covers, set the display assembly base in the position
shown, and reinsert the hinge cover into its original position, making sure that
its two tab slots engage the tabs on the display assembly base. Then rotate the
hinge cover opposite to the direction shown in Figure 4-18 until its front tab
engages the tab slot in the display assembly base.
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Display-Assembly Interface Cable
I1 (5 mm)
I2 (5 mm)
display-assembly interface cable
retaining bracket
connector CN1
bobbin
5 mm
LED board
alignment marks
on cable
alignment notch
in shoulder
Figure 4-20. Display-Assembly Interface Cable Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
LCD cables, active-matrix, TFT
SVC,CBL,LCD,TFT,SAMSUNG,
SVGA display (includes displayLXPiCD
assembly interface, LED board, and
LCD-inverter-board interface
cables)
The display-assembly interface cable connects the system board, LCD panel,
LCD inverter board, and LED board. The cable wraps around a bobbin. To
remove the display-assembly interface cable, follow these steps:
1. Remove the display assembly.
2. Remove the display assembly bezel.
3. Remove the LCD panel.
4. Remove the left hinge cover.
5. Remove screws I1 and I2 securing the display-interface cable retaining
bracket, then remove the bracket.
6. Disconnect the display-assembly interface cable from ZIF connector
CN1 on the LCD inverter board.
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7. Lift the display-assembly interface cable and bobbin out of the display
assembly.
NOTE: Some computers have a display-assembly interface cable that detaches
from the bobbin. If you have a cable with a permanently attached bobbin, stop
here; otherwise, proceed to Step 8.
8. Look at the alignment marks on the display-assembly interface cable,
and note the alignment of the cable to the bobbin. Then carefully detach
the cable from the bobbin.
A double-sided adhesive strip attaches the cable to the bobbin (see
Figure 4-20).
9. To reattach the display-assembly interface cable to the bobbin, align the
marks on the cable with the notch in the shoulder of the bobbin, and
then wrap the cable around the bobbin.
If you are installing a new cable, remove the protective cover from the adhesive
strip on the new cable. Align the alignment marks on the cable with the notch in
the shoulder of the bobbin, and then wrap the cable around the bobbin, making
sure it stays between the shoulders of the bobbin. Place the cable and bobbin
into the display assembly before attaching the EMI shield.
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Microphone/Switch Assembly
right hinge cover
microphone cover
microphone/switch assembly
magnet switch
microphone/switch cable
Figure 4-21. Microphone/Switch Assembly Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Microphone service kit
SVC,MIPHN/SWT,LXPiCD
The microphone/switch assembly is inside the right hinge cover. There is a
microphone and a magnetic reed switch on the microphone/switch assembly. To
remove the microphone/switch assembly, follow these steps:
1. Remove the display assembly.
2. Remove the right hinge cover. (Before doing so, note the correct routing
of the microphone cable around the display assembly base.)
3. Remove the microphone cover from the right hinge cover.
4. Open the microphone cover, and remove the microphone/switch
assembly.
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Bottom Case Assembly
The bottom case assembly consists of the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Diskette/CD-ROM assembly
Deck-buoy
Superpart assembly
System board
3.1-V power supply board
I/O-panel dust cover
Dust cover for the Advanced Port Replicator
Audio board
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superpart docking EMI clip
I/O bracket clip
superpart
serial EMI clip
superpart
assembly
3.1-V power supply
audio board
I/O bracket clip
system board assembly
spreader plate
dust cover for the
Advanced Port
Replicator
keel plate
I/O panel
dust cover
bottom case assembly
memory compartment cover
diskette/CD-ROM assembly
Figure 4-22. Bottom Case Assembly Removal
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Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Bottom case assembly
ASSY,CVR,BTM,LXPiCD
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Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly
D1 (4 mm)
CD-ROM flex cable
D4 (2 mm)
D3 (2 mm)
D2 (4 mm)
D9 (2 mm)
4 mm
bracket
2 mm
plastic flip lock
CD-ROM drive
D5 (2 mm)
diskette drive
D8 (2 mm)
D6 (2 mm)
D7 (2 mm)
connector JCDROM
connector JFLOP
bottom case assembly
tab
Figure 4-23. Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Diskette drive assembly
SVC,ASSY,FD,LXPiCD
CD-ROM drive assembly
SVC,ASSY,CDROM,LXPiCD
To remove the diskette/CD-ROM drive assembly, follow these steps:
1. Remove the palmrest assembly.
2. Remove screws D1 and D2 securing the diskette/CD-ROM drive assembly to the bottom case assembly.
3. Lift the back of the drive assembly slightly, and then slide the drive
assembly toward the back of the computer about 1/4 of an inch
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4. Lift the drive assembly straight up about 1 inch.
The front edge of the drive assembly engages tabs on the bottom case
assembly. Make sure the diskette drive assembly is clear of the tab before
attempting to lift it out of the bottom case assembly.
CAUTION: Before removing the diskette drive and CD-ROM drive
interface cables from connectors JFLOP and JCDROM, release each
connector’s plastic flip lock (see Figure 4-23). Do not pull the interface
cable from the connector; doing so can ruin the cable’s electrical
conductivity.
5. Disconnect the diskette drive and CD-ROM drive interface cables from
connectors JFLOP and JCDROM on the system board.
6. Lift the drive assembly out of the bottom case assembly.
When replacing the drive assembly, first connect the two drive interface cables
to the system board. Then lower the drive assembly into the bottom case assembly, beginning with its forward edge, so that the diskette drive board fits
between the tabs in the corner of the bottom case assembly.
CAUTION: Use care when handling the diskette/CD-ROM drive; it is
fragile and will bend if handled improperly. Place the assembly on a flat
work surface, and carefully remove the small 2-mm screws. Do not bend
either the drives or the bracket. If bending occurs, the diskette or
CD-ROM will not function correctly when inserted in the drive.
To separate the diskette/CD-ROM assembly into a diskette drive and a
CD-ROM drive, remove screws D3 through D9. Lift up the CD-ROM, and
remove it from the assembly. Slide the CD-ROM flex cable out of the slot in the
bracket that holds the CD-ROM to the diskette drive.
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Deck Buoy
B2 (10 mm)
10 mm
B3 (10 mm)
B1 (10 mm)
deck buoy
bottom case assembly
Figure 4-24. Deck Buoy Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Deck buoy
ASSY,CLMP,THRM,LXPiCD
To remove the deck buoy, follow these steps:
1. Remove the palmrest assembly.
2. Remove the display assembly.
3. Remove the diskette/CD-ROM assembly.
4. Remove screws B1, B2, and B3.
Lift the deck buoy out of the bottom case assembly.
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Superpart Assembly
B4 (25 mm)
25 mm
thermal tape
superpart
assembly
bottom case assembly
Figure 4-25. Superpart Assembly Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Superpart assembly
SVC,ASSY,FAN/SPKR,
BRKT,LXPiCD
The superpart assembly includes two speakers, two fans, the reserve battery, a
printed circuit board for those parts, and an infrared printed circuit board. To
remove the superpart assembly, follow these steps:
1. Remove the palmrest assembly.
2. Remove the display assembly.
3. Remove the diskette-drive/CD-ROM assembly.
4. Remove the deck-buoy.
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5. Remove screw B4.
Lift the superpart assembly out of the bottom case assembly.
CAUTION: To prevent tearing the thermal tape, slowly pull the superpart assembly away from the system board.
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Reserve Battery
superpart docking EMI clip
connector JRBAT
superpart
serial EMI
clip
reserve
battery
superpart
speaker (2)
speaker/
fan bracket
speaker (2)
middle tab
F1 (3 mm)
F2 (3 mm)
F3 (3 mm)
F4 (3 mm)
3 mm
Figure 4-26. Reserve Battery Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Reserve battery
SVC,BTRY,RSRV,LXP
CAUTION: The reserve battery provides power to the computer’s RTC
and NVRAM when the computer is turned off. Removing the battery
causes the computer to lose its date and time information as well as usersettable parameters in the NVRAM. If possible, make a copy of this
information before you remove the reserve battery.
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To remove the reserve battery, follow these steps:
1. Remove the palmrest assembly.
2. Remove the superpart assembly.
3. Remove the superpart docking EMI clip and the superpart serial EMI
clip.
4. Unplug the battery from connector JRBAT.
5. Place the superpart assembly upside down on a flat work surface.
6. Remove screws F1 through F4.
Remove the speaker/fan bracket protecting the speakers and fan.
CAUTION: When replacing the speaker/fan bracket, be sure to reinstall the middle tab correctly.
7. Lift the battery out of its recess in the superpart assembly.
To free the reserve battery, thread the battery cable and connector through
the opening in the plastic superpart assembly.
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System Board Assembly
SB1 (5 mm)
I/O docking EMI clip
PC Card
ejectors
system board assembly
SB2 (5 mm)
I/O serial EMI clip
main battery
connector
battery
compartment
5 mm
molded tabs (3)
bottom case assembly
Figure 4-27. System Board Assembly Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
System board assembly
SVC,SYS,PLN,LXPiCD-150ST,
WB,0M
CAUTION: Dell uses the system’s service tag number to maintain a history of the computer and its maintenance services. Do not neglect to
transfer the service tag number to the replacement system board assembly (see step 3 of “Replacing the System Board Assembly” found later in
this section).
The system board’s BIOS chip contains the system service tag number, which is
also visible on a bar-code label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement
kit for the system board assembly includes a diskette that provides a utility for
transferring the service tag number to the replacement system board assembly.
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Removing the System Board Assembly
To remove the system board assembly, follow these steps:
1. Remove the palmrest assembly.
2. Remove the display assembly.
3. Remove the diskette/CD-ROM assembly.
4. Verify that the PC Card ejectors are fully depressed.
5. Remove the deck buoy plate. (Reinstall this part on the new system
board.)
CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor, do
not touch the heat transfer area on the system board above the microprocessor or on the deck buoy plate. The oils in your skin reduce the
heat transfer of the thermal pads.
6. Remove the superpart assembly.
Carefully disengage the superpart docking EMI and serial EMI clips from
the I/O docking EMI and serial EMI clips.
7. Remove screws SB1 and SB2, which retain the system board (see
Figure 4-27).
8. Lift the system board approximately 2 inches from the back of the
computer.
9. Disengage the front of the system board from the three molded tabs in
the bottom case assembly.
The tabs’ approximate location is shown in Figure 4-27. The tabs are
located alongside the hard-disk drive compartment, inside the bottom case
assembly.
CAUTION: When removing the system board assembly, be careful
not to damage the main battery connector and EMI shield on the bottom of the assembly.
10. Lift the system board assembly out of the bottom case assembly.
NOTE: If the main battery insulator comes out with the system board assembly, detach the insulator and set it aside.
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Replacing the System Board Assembly
Observe the following precautions when you reinstall a system board:
1. Before reinstalling the system board assembly, make sure the upper I/O
bracket clip and the side I/O bracket clip are in place. If the side I/O
bracket clip has been dislodged, reinstall it as shown in Figure 4-27.
CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to the computer, make sure the
system board assembly is inserted under the three molded tabs at the
front of the bottom case assembly.
I/O bracket clip
Figure 4-28. I/O Bracket Clips
2. While reinstalling the system board assembly, make sure the power
button is positioned as far as it will go toward the back of the computer.
This will ensure that the power button engages the power switch properly.
3. Enter the system’s service tag number into the BIOS of the replacement
system board assembly.
Insert the diskette that accompanied the replacement system board assembly
into the diskette drive, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions on
the display screen.
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3.1-V Power Supply Board
connector JPS1
power supply board
with insulator
connector JPS2
system board
bottom case assembly
Figure 4-29. 3.1-V Power Supply Board Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
3.1-V power supply board
CRD,PWR SPLY,LXPiCD,V3.1,NBK
To remove the 3.1-V power supply board, follow these steps:
1. Remove the palmrest assembly
2. Remove the superpart assembly.
3. Remove the 3.1-V power supply board from the system board.
The power supply board is held in place on the system board by connectors
JPS1 and JPS2.
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I/O-Panel Dust Cover
pivot pin (2)
I/O-panel
dust cover
pivot hole (2)
Figure 4-30. I/O-Panel Dust Cover Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
I/O-panel dust cover
DOOR,PLSTC,I/O,LXP/NBK
To remove the I/O-panel dust cover, follow these steps:
1. Remove the palmrest assembly.
2. Remove the display assembly.
3. Remove the superpart assembly.
4. Remove the system board.
5. Remove the I/O-panel dust cover.
Push outward on one end of the dust cover to release the pivot pin from its
associated pivot hole. Then repeat the operation for the other end of the
cover. After both ends have been disengaged, lift the dust cover away from
the system board assembly.
To replace the I/O-panel dust cover, orient the cover in its original position and
snap the pivot pins into place in their associated pivot holes. Make sure the dust
cover opens and closes freely before you reinstall the display assembly.
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Advanced Port Replicator Connector Dust Cover
Advanced Port
Replicator connector dust cover
Figure 4-31. Advanced Port Replicator Connector Dust Cover
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Advanced Port Replicator
connector dust cover
CVR,DOOR,DOCKING,LXP
To remove the dust cover for the Advanced Port Replicator connector, follow
these steps:
1. Remove the palmrest assembly.
2. Remove the display assembly.
3. Remove the dust cover.
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Audio Board
hard-disk
drive bracket
audio
board
system board
connector board
audio
connectors
connector JAUDIO
connector JTB
6 mm
HD1 (6 mm)
Figure 4-32. Audio Board Removal
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Audio board
PWA,AUDIO,LXPiCD,NBK
To remove the audio board, follow these steps:
1. Remove the palmrest assembly.
2. Remove the display assembly.
3. Remove the superpart assembly.
4. Remove the system board.
5. Remove the hard-disk drive bracket.
Turn the system board over and place it on a flat work surface. Remove
screw HD1, which secures the bracket to the system board. Turn the system
board over so that the bracket is on the top. Use a plastic scribe or a small
flat-blade screwdriver to pry the bracket from connector JTB. Gently push
the bracket outward from the system board until the bracket is disengaged
from the audio connectors, and lift the bracket away from the system board.
6. Lift the audio board straight up from the system board.
The audio board is held in place on the system board by connector JAUDIO.
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Appendix A
Factory Repair Parts
T
his appendix provides procedures for removing and replacing factory components and subassemblies at a service facility. (Dell does not recommend
removal and replacement of factory components and subassemblies in the field.
For removal and replacement procedures for field-replaceable parts, see Chapter 4, “Removing and Replacing Parts.”)
Recommended Tools
Most of the procedures in this appendix require the use of one or more of the
following tools:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Small flat-blade screwdriver
Jeweler’s screwdriver set
Number 1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver
Number 2 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver
Chip-removal tool
Wrist grounding strap
Small plastic scribe
Nut drivers
Precautionary Measures
Before you begin working on the computer, read about the precautionary measures, screw identification, and computer orientation outlined at the beginning
of Chapter 4, “Removing and Replacing Parts.”
Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies
Table A-1 lists the factory repair parts and assemblies available for the computer. The subsections that follow Table A-1 provide instructions for removing
and replacing these parts and assemblies.
Factory Repair Parts
A-1
Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Figure
AC Adapter and Power Cords
AC adapter
ADPT,AC,EXT,18V,65W,LXP
Power cable, U.S.
CORD,PWR,110V,6F,AC
ADPT,US
Power cable, Europe
CORD,PWR,220V,6F,AC
ADPT,EUR
Power cable, Australia
CORD,PWR,220V,6F,AC
ADPT,AUS
Power cable, U.K.
CORD,PWR,220V,6F,AC
ADPT,UK
Audio
Audio board service kit
SVC,ASSY,AUD BD/SPKR,
LXPi+
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Microphone service kit
SVC,ASSY,MIPHN,LXPi+CD
4-21
Microphone/switch
assembly
ASSY,MIPHN/SWT,LXPi+CD
4-21
Magnet switch
SWT,MGNT,ENCL,SPST,
LXPiCD
4-21
Microphone/switch
cable
CBL,FPC,MIC/SW,LCD,12.1"
4-21
Technical booklet
DOC,SERV,GDE,XPi+
Batteries
Reserve battery
A-2
SVC,BTRY,RSRV,LXP
Battery, reserve
BTRY,RSV,LXP
Technical booklet
TSH,SERV,LXP
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Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies (Continued)
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Figure
Batteries (Continued)
Main battery assembly
CUS,BTRY,SAR,36WHR,LXP
Main battery
BTRY,MAIN,36WH,LXP/XPi
Technical booklet
TSH,BTRY,LXP
4-2
CD-ROM Drive Assembly
CD-ROM drive assembly
SVC,ASSY,CD,LXPiCD
CD-ROM bezel
BZL,CD,PLSTC,LXPiCD
CD-ROM bezel
assembly
SUBASSY,BZLPLSTC,CD,
LXPiCD
CD-ROM bezel
spring
SPR,FL,CLP,CD BZL,
LXPiCD
CD-ROM drive
CD,627M,I,INT,CC,LXPiCD
CD-ROM drive
cable
CBL,FPC,CD,LXPiCD
Eject button
BTN,EJCT,CD,LXPiCD
Screws, diskette/
CD-ROM drive
bracket
SCR,M2X2MM,PHH,MS,ZPS,N
BK
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Diskette Drive Assembly
Diskette drive assembly
SVC,ASSY,FD,LXPiCD
Diskette drive
FD,1.44M,F3,LXPiCD
Diskette drive cable
CBL,FPC,FD,LXPiCD
Eject button
BTN,EJCT,FD,LXPiCD
Technical booklet
DOC,SERV,GDE,XPi+
Screws, diskette/
CD-ROM drive
bracket
SCR,M2X2MM,PHH,MS,ZPS,
NBK
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A-3
Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies (Continued)
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Figure
Diskette Drive Assembly (Continued)
Diskette/CD-ROM drive
assembly
SUBASSY,FD/CD,LXPiCD
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Diskette/CD-ROM bracket
BRKT,FD,AL,RT,LXPiCD
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Hard-Disk Drive Assemblies
Hard-disk drive assembly
CUS,HD, xxxxx,yy,MM,zzz,
LXP*
Hard-disk drive,
subassembly
4-6
SUBASSY,HD,xxxxx,yy,MM,
zzz,LXP*
Hard-disk
drive
HD,xxxxx,yy,MM,zzz,REV2*
Hard-disk
drive bracket
BRKT,HD,LXP
Hard-disk
drive mounting screws
SCR,M3X4,BIND/PHH,BL
OXIDE
Hard-disk
drive
insulator
INSUL,yyMM,LXP*
Technical booklet
TSH,HD,LXP
Keyboards
Keyboard assembly,
Belgium
KYBD,86,BEL,ALPS,LXPi+
4-5
Keyboard assembly, China
KYBD,85,CHINA,ALPS,
LXPi+
4-5
Keyboard assembly,
domestic
SVC,KYBD,85,DOM,LXPi+
4-5
Keyboard assembly, Danish
KYBD,86,DEN,ALPS,LXPi+
4-5
Keyboard assembly, French
KYBD,86,FR,ALPS,LXPi+
4-5
* Substitute your drive capacity for xxxxx, your drive height for yy, and the
manufacturer for zzz.
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Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies (Continued)
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Figure
Keyboards (Continued)
Keyboard assembly,
French/Canadian
KYBD,85,FR,CAN,ALPS,LXPi+
4-5
Keyboard assembly,
German
KYBD,86,GER,ALPS,LXPi+
4-5
Keyboard assembly, Japan
KYBD,87,JPN,LXPi+
4-5
Keyboard assembly, Korean
KYBD,85,KOREA,ALPS,LXPi+
4-5
Keyboard assembly, Latin
KYBD,86,LTN,ALPS,LXPi+
4-5
Keyboard assembly,
Norwegian
KYBD,86,NOR,ALPS,LXPi+
4-5
Keyboard assembly,
Russian
KYBD,86,RUS,ALPS,LXPi+
4-5
Keyboard assembly,
Spanish
KYBD,86,SPN,ALPS,LXPi+
4-5
Keyboard assembly,
Swedish
KYBD,86,SWE,ALPS,LXPi+
4-5
Keyboard assembly, Swiss
KYBD,86,SWI,ALPS,LXPi+
4-5
Keyboard assembly,
Thailand
KYBD,85,THAI,ALPS,LXPi+
4-5
Keyboard assembly, U.K.
KYBD,84,UK,LXPi+
4-5
LCD Assemblies
LCD panel, LCD inverter
board, active-matrix color,
TFT SVGA display
SVC,LCD/INVTR,TFT,
LXPi+CD
LCD panel
LCD,TFT,SVGA,12.1”,
SAMSUNG
4-17
LCD inverter board
ASSY,BD,INVTR,TFT,SVGA,
12.1”
4-17
Technical booklet
DOC,SERV,GDE,XPi+
Factory Repair Parts
A-5
Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies (Continued)
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Figure
LCD Assemblies (Continued)
LCD/LED/inverter board
cable, service kit, activematrix color, TFT SVGA
display
Display-assembly
interface cable
CBL,FPC,LED/INVRTR,TFT,
12.1”
4-20
Display-assembly
interface cable bobbin, 12.1-inch
BBN,LCD,TFT,12.1”
4-20
Technical booklet
DOC,SERV,GDE,XPi
Bezel service kit, 12.1-inch
SVC,BZL,LCD,TFT,LXPiCD
4-15
Display assembly bezel
12.1-inch
ASSY,LCD,BZL,12.1”
4-15
Display-assembly latch
spring
SPR,LTCH
4-16
Technical booklet
DOC,SERV,GUIDE,LXPi
Display case service kit,
12.1-inch
SVC,CVR,BK,TFT,LXPi+
Display assembly case,
12.1-inch
ASSY,LCD,CVR,BK,TFT,12.1”
Technical booklet
4-17
DOC,SERV,GUIDE,LXPi
Display assembly latch service kit, 12.1-inch
SVC,LTCH,DIS,TFT,LXPi+
Display assembly latch,
12.1-inch
LTCH,LCD,STN/TFT,LXP
4-16
Display-assembly latch
spring, 12.1-inch
SPR,LTCH
4-16
Technical booklet
A-6
SVC,CBLS,LCD,TFT,SAMSUNG,LXPi+CD
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Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies (Continued)
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Figure
LCD Parts
Hinge cover, right
CVR,HNG,RT,MIPHN,LXPi+
4-21
Hinge cover, left
CVR,HNG,LXP
Display assembly base
ASSY,CVR,BTM,DIS,LXPiCD
4-19
Left hinge
HNG,LCD,LFT,TFT,12.1"
4-15
Right hinge
HNG,LCD,RT,TFT,12.1"
4-19
Display-assembly-bezel retaining screw covers, lower
CVR,LCD,LWR,LXPiCD
4-15
Display-assembly-bezel retaining screw covers, upper
BMPR,UPR,LCD,LXPiCD
4-15
Display-assembly EMI
shield 12.1-inch
SHLD,LCD,MET,TFT,12.1”
A-4
Memory
Memory module, 4-MB,
customer kit
CUS,MEM,4M,LXP4D/T,
LXPi
Memory module,
4-MB
SIMM,4MB,LXP
Technical booklet
TSH,DIMM INSTL,LXP
Memory module, 8-MB,
customer kit
CUS,MEM,8M,LXP4D/T,
LXPi
Memory module,
8-MB
DIMM,8M,2X32,TL,LXP
Technical booklet
TSH,DIMM INSTL,LXP
Memory module, 16-MB,
customer kit
CUS,MEM,16M,LXP4D/T,
LXPi
Memory module,
16-MB
SIMM,16MB,LXP
Technical booklet
TSH,DIMM INSTL,LXP
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4-9
4-9
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Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies (Continued)
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Figure
Miscellaneous Parts
A-8
CD-ROM EMI clip
CLP,EMI,CD,LXPiCD
4-5
Keyboard EMI clip
CLP,EMI,KYBD,LXPiCD
4-5
Superpart serial EMI clip
CLP,EMI,SER,SUPERPRT,
I/O,LXPiCD
4-5
Superpart docking EMI clip
CLP,EMI,DOCK,SUPERPRT,
I/O,LXPiCD
4-5
Memory compartment
cover
CVR,MEM,LXPiCD
4-7
PCMCIA blank
INSR,BLNK,PCMCIA,LXP
4-5
PCMCIA blank, type III
INSR,BLNK,PCMCIA,
TYP 3,LXPiCD
4-5
Tilt-support-foot retaining
screw cover
CVR,REAR,FOOT,LXP
4-12
Advanced Port Replicator
connector dust cover
CVR,DOOR,DOCKING,LXP
4-31
Tilt-support foot, left
FOOT,PLSTC,REAR,LF,
LXPiCD
4-5
Tilt-support foot, right
FOOT,REAR,RT,LXP
4-5
I/O panel dust cover
DOOR,PLSTC,I/O,LXP/NBK
4-30
Main battery insulator
CVR,MYLAR,BTRY,CVTY,
LXPiCD
A-10
I/O bracket, hinge
GSKT,I/O BRKT,BTM,EMI,
LXPi
Superpart assembly
SVC,ASSY,FAN/SPKR,
BRKT,LXPiCD
4-33
Spreader plate
PLT,SPRDR,BTM,LXPiCD
A-12
Spreader plate spacer
SPCR,TOP SPRDR,PORON,
LXPiCD
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Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies (Continued)
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Figure
Miscellaneous Parts (Continued)
Keel plate
ASSY,PLT,KEEL,LXPiCD
A-12
Deck buoy
ASSY,CLMP,THRM,LXPiCD
4-24
Microphone insulator
bracket
INSUL,PLSTC,MIPHN/
SWT,LXPiCD
Bottom case assembly
CVR,BTM,BLK,LXPi
4-22
Power button
BTN,PWR SWT,LXP
A-11
Power-button mounting
bracket
GDE,PWR SWT,PLSTC,LXPi
A-11
Memory compartment
cover
CVR,MEM,LXPi+CD
4-5
Palmrest Assembly
Palmrest service kit
SVC,ASSY,PLMRST,
LXPi+CD
Palmrest assembly
SUBASSY,PLMRST,LXPi+CD
Technical booklet
DOC,SERV,GUIDE,LXPiCD
4-9
Screws
Screws service kit
SVC,SCR,LXP
3 mm, black
SCR,2mmX3mm,PHH,MS,
BLO,LXP B2
3 mm, gold
SCR,2mmX3mm,PHH,MS,
NON,LXP B8
4 mm, black
SCR,2.6mmX4mm,PHH,MS,
BLO,LXPB7
5 mm, black
SCR,2.6mmX5mm,PHH,MS,
BLO,LXPB3
5 mm, gold
SCR,2.6mmX5mm,PHH,MS,
NON,LXP B8
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Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies (Continued)
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Figure
Screws (Continued)
6 mm, black
SCR,2mmX6mm,PHH,MS,
BLO,LXP B6
8 mm, gold
SCR,2.6mmX8mm,PHH,MS,
ZPS
10 mm, gold
SCR,2.5mmX10mm,PHH,MS,
NON,LXP5
10 mm, black
SCR,2mmX10mm,PHH,MS,
BLO,LXP B9
10 mm, black
SCR,M2X.4x10mm,PHH,
MS,BLO
25 mm, black
SCR,2.6mmX25mm,PHH,MS,
BLO,LXP1
System Board Assemblies
System board assembly,
LXPi CD, 150-MHz,
service kit
A-10
SVC,SYS,PLN,
LXPiCD- P150ST,WB,0M
System board subassembly, LXPi CD,
150-MHz
ASSY,PLN,LXPiCD-150ST,
WB,0M
BIOS access door
CVR,PLSTC,BIOS,LXPiCD
BIOS chip
IC,EEPROM,256X8,150NS,
PLCC
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Audio board
PWA,AUDIO,LXPiCD,NBK
4-32
Hard-disk
drive bracket
BRKT,GDE,HD,LXP
4-32
Connector
board, harddisk drive
PWA,HD CON,LXPiCD,NBK
4-32
Power supply
board
CRD,PWR SPLY,LXPiCD,
V3.1,NBK
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Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies (Continued)
Part or Assembly Name
Order Name
Figure
System Board Assemblies (Continued)
System
board,
150-MHz
PWA,PLN,LXPiCD-150ST,
NBK
I/O interface
cable
CBL,I/O TO M/B,LXPiCD
Bracket, I/O
BRKT,I/O,LXPi
Serial EMI
clip, I/O
CLP,EMI,SER,I/O,XPiCD
Docking
EMI clip, I/O
CLP,EMI,DOCK,I/O,XPiCD
Diskette, field
service
DSK,FLD SERV,F3,US, LXP
Technical booklet,
service
DOC,SERV,GUIDE,LXPi
A-7
Trackball
Optical trackball assembly
SVC,ASSY,TBALL/SWT,
LXPi+CD
4-11
Trackball interface
cable
CBL,TBALL,LXPi+CD
4-11
Trackball
subassembly
SUBASSY,TBALL,OPTICAL,
LXPiCD
Trackball
board
PWA,TBALL,OPTICAL,
LXPiCD
A-2
Trackball
TBALL,OPTICAL,LXPiCD
A-2
Trackball
button board
SUBASSY,TBALL,SWT BD,
LXPiCD
A-2
Technical booklet
DOC,SERV,GUIDE,LXPi
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Exploded Views of Components and Assemblies
display assembly bezel
latch
LCD panel
interface cable
LCD power cable
EMI shield
hinge covers (2)
display assembly case
LCD inverter board
display assembly hinges (2)
Figure A-1. Exploded View—Display Assembly
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palmrest
palmrest
brace
CD-ROM
EMI clip
A6 (4 mm)
trackball button board
A9 (4 mm)
A7 (4 mm)
A8 (4 mm)
trackball ring
trackball
plastic housing
trackball board
connector J1
trackball interface cable
keyboard
cables (2)
keyboard
4 mm
Figure A-2. Exploded View—Palmrest Assembly
Factory Repair Parts
A-13
.
superpart
docking EMI clip
I/O bracket clip
superpart
serial EMI clip
superpart
assembly
3.1-V power supply
audio board
system board assembly
spreader plate
dust cover for the Advanced
Port Replicator
key buoy plate
I/O panel dust cover
bottom case
assembly
memory compartment cover
diskette/CD-ROM assembly
Figure A-3. Exploded View—Bottom Case Assembly
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Hard-Disk Drive
The hard-disk drive resides in a carrier that mounts inside the computer’s
hard-disk drive bay. Four screws secure the drive inside the carrier. A mylar
insulator provides electrical insulation between the hard-disk drive and the bottom of its carrier. To remove the hard-disk drive and hard-disk drive insulator,
follow these steps:
1. Remove the hard-disk drive assembly.
See “Hard-Disk Drive Assembly” in Chapter 4.
2. Place the hard-disk drive assembly right side up on the work surface,
and remove the four screws that secure the drive in its carrier.
CAUTION: Rotating the hard-disk drive too far can damage the
short flex cable that connects the hard-disk drive to the system
board’s hard-disk drive interface connector. Do not rotate the drive
farther than necessary to disconnect the cable from the back of the
drive.
3. Rotate the front of the drive toward the back of the carrier far enough
to expose the connector on the back of the drive.
4. Carefully pry the flex cable connector away from the hard-disk drive
interface connector on the back of the drive.
5. Lift the hard-disk drive out of its carrier.
6. Remove the hard-disk drive insulator, if necessary.
With the hard-disk drive removed, lift the insulator straight up out of the
carrier. The 17-mm hard-disk drives also have a foam spacer on top of the
insulator (not shown).
To avoid possible damage to components on the hard-disk drive’s integrated
controller board, hold the drive at approximately a 45-degree angle while reattaching the interface cable. Then rotate the drive toward the front of its carrier
until it is seated in its original position.
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CD-ROM Drive
The CD-ROM drive is attached to the CD-ROM/diskette drive bracket. See
“Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly” in Chapter 4 for instructions about
removing the diskette/CD-ROM assembly from the bottom case assembly. The
CD-ROM flex cable is threaded through a slot in the drive bracket. Remove the
four screws that hold the CD-ROM to the drive bracket. Slide the CD-ROM
flex cable out of the slot in the bracket holding the CD-ROM. The CD-ROM is
replaced as a unit and is not disassembled.
Diskette Drive
The diskette drive is attached to the CD-ROM/diskette drive bracket. See
“Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly” in Chapter 4 for instructions about
removing the diskette/CD-ROM assembly from the bottom case assembly.
Remove three screws to separate the diskette drive from the drive bracket. The
diskette drive is replaced as a unit and is not disassembled.
Palmrest Assembly Components
To remove and replace a component of the palmrest assembly, you must first
remove the assembly as described in “Palmrest Assembly” in Chapter 4. The
subsections that follow provide removal procedures for the components of the
trackball assembly. See Figure A-2.
Trackball
Turn the trackball board over. Rotate the retaining ring counter-clockwise. Lift
the trackball out of the recess in the trackball holder.
Trackball Interface Cable
Gently disconnect the end of the cable from connector J1 on the trackball button
board.
Trackball Button Board
Remove retaining screw A6 (see Figure A-2), and lift the board out of the palmrest assembly. When replacing the board, fit the two small switches on the
underside of the board into the recesses in the palmrest.
Palmrest Brace
Remove screws A-7 through A-9 (see Figure A-2). Gently pull the brace toward
the front, and lift the brace away from the palmrest.
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Display Assembly Components
The display assembly consists of the LCD assembly and its related components.
It also contains the LED board, which provides visual indications of many of
the computer’s basic functions. The microphone assembly is mounted inside the
right hinge cover of the display.
Some parts of the display assembly can be removed and replaced without
removing the assembly from the computer. Others require that the display
assembly be removed. The following subsections describe the removal of display assembly parts.
Display-Assembly EMI Shield
display assembly case
EMI shield
Figure A-4. Display-Assembly EMI Shield Removal
To remove the display-assembly EMI shield, follow these steps:
1. Remove the display assembly from the computer.
See “Display Assembly” in Chapter 4.
2. Remove the display assembly bezel.
See “Display Assembly Bezel” in Chapter 4.
3. Remove the LCD assembly.
See “LCD Assembly” in Chapter 4.
4. Remove the display-assembly interface cable.
See “Display-Assembly Interface Cable” in Chapter 4.
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5. Remove the LCD-inverter-board.
See “LCD-Inverter-Board Interface Cable” in Chapter 4.
6. Remove the display assembly base.
See “Display Assembly Base” later in this chapter.
7. Remove the display-assembly EMI shield.
The EMI shield is held in place by tabs along the upper and lower edges. Pulling the center of the shield slightly away from the display assembly will release
the tabs.
To replace an EMI shield, carefully orient the replacement EMI shield in the
same position as the original shield. Make sure that all screw holes in the shield
are aligned with their corresponding screw holes in the display assembly case.
Display Assembly Base
To remove the display assembly base (see Figure 4-14), follow these steps:
1. Remove the display assembly from the computer.
See “Display Assembly” in Chapter 4.
2. Remove both hinge covers.
See “Hinge Covers” in Chapter 4.
3. Rotate the display assembly hinges so that they point away from the
display assembly at approximately 180 degrees.
4. Remove the display assembly bezel.
See “Display Assembly Bezel” in Chapter 4.
5. Remove the left hinge.
See the next subsection, “Display Assembly Hinges.”
6. Rotate the right end of the display assembly base away from the display
assembly until the base clears the right hinge.
7. Lift the display assembly base away from the left hinge.
8. Disengage the display-assembly interface cable from the slot in the
base.
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Display Assembly Hinges
To remove a hinge (see Figure 4-14), follow these steps:
1. Remove the display assembly from the computer.
See “Display Assembly” in Chapter 4.
2. Remove the display assembly bezel.
See “Display Assembly Bezel” in Chapter 4.
3. Remove the LCD assembly.
See “LCD Panel” in Chapter 4.
4. Remove the display-assembly interface cable.
See “Display-Assembly Interface Cable” in Chapter 4.
5. Remove the hinge covers.
See “Hinge Covers” in Chapter 4.
6. Remove the display assembly base.
See the previous subsection, “Display Assembly Base.”
7. Rotate the display assembly hinges so that they point away from the
display assembly case at approximately 180 degrees.
8. To remove the hinge, remove the screw securing the hinge to the display
assembly case and disengage the hinge from the display assembly case.
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System-Board Assembly Components
system board assembly
I/O docking EMI clip
I/O serial
EMI clip
I/O interface
cable
bottom case assembly
Figure A-5. System Board Assembly in the Bottom Case Assembly
To remove a part of the system board assembly, Dell recommends that you first
remove the assembly as described in “System Board Assembly” in Chapter 4.
Then follow the instructions described in the following subsections to remove
parts of the system board assembly.
System Board
To remove and replace the system board, transfer the following items from the
system board assembly to the replacement system board assembly:
• Any installed memory modules — See “Memory Modules” in Chapter 4.
• Keyboard/keypad/mouse connector shield — See the next subsection,
“Keyboard/Keypad/Mouse Connector Shield.”
• I/O interface cable — See “I/O Interface Cable” found later in this
appendix.
• I/O board — See “I/O Board” found later in this section.
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Keyboard/Keypad/Mouse Connector Shield
connector shield
keyboard/keypad/
mouse connector
3 mm
D4 (3 mm)
Figure A-6. Keyboard/Keypad/Mouse Connector Shield Removal
Two tabs on the keyboard/keypad/mouse connector shield engage two associated slots on the I/O panel near the keyboard/keypad/mouse connector.
Retaining screw D4 attaches the bottom of the shield to the bottom of the I/O
panel. To remove the shield, remove retaining screw D4, rotate the bottom of
the shield toward the back of the system board assembly, and lift the shield off
the I/O panel.
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I/O Interface Cable
system board
connector JFLEX
I/O board
I/O interface cable
connector JSTDIO
Figure A-7. I/O Interface Cable Removal
To remove the cable, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect one end of the I/O interface cable from connector JSTDIO
on the system board.
Connector JSTDIO is located on the underside of the system board.
2. Disconnect the other end of the I/O interface cable from connector
JFLEX on the I/O board.
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I/O Board
I/O board
I/O bracket clip
ST4 (8 mm)
ST3 (8 mm)
ST2 (8 mm)
I/O bracket
ST1 (8 mm)
8 mm
Figure A-8. I/O Board Removal
To remove and replace the I/O board, follow these steps:
1. Remove the I/O interface cable from connector JSTDIO.
See the previous subsection in this appendix.
2. Remove the keyboard/keypad/mouse connector shield.
See “Keyboard/Keypad/Mouse Connector Shield” found earlier in this
appendix.
3. Remove the four hexagonal standoff screws ST1 through ST4 that
secure the serial and parallel port connectors to the I/O panel.
Use a 3/16 nut holder to remove the standoff screws.
4. Remove the side I/O bracket clip.
See “System Board Assembly” in Chapter 4.
5. Lift the I/O board away from the I/O panel.
When replacing the I/O board, make sure that the side I/O bracket clip is
positioned so that it rests directly on the I/O board, rather than between the
I/O board and I/O bracket (see Figure A-8).
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I/O Panel
I/O bracket
ST8 (4 mm)
system board
ST7 (4 mm)
ST6 ST5
ST4
ST3
ST2 ST1
NOTE: ST1–ST8 are
8-mm standoff nuts
D5 (3 mm)
3 mm
4 mm
8 mm
Figure A-9. I/O Panel Removal
To remove and replace the I/O panel, follow these steps:
1. Remove the I/O board.
See the previous subsection in this appendix.
2. Remove the standoff nuts ST1 through ST8
Use a 3/16 nut driver to remove standoff nuts ST1 through ST6 and a 7/32 nut
driver for ST7 and ST8.
3. Remove screw D5.
4. Remove the I/O bracket from the system board.
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Bottom-Case Assembly Components
power button
main battery
insulator
spreader plate
bottom case assembly
Figure A-10. Bottom-Case Assembly Components
To remove parts of the bottom case assembly, you must first remove the system
board assembly as described in “System Board Assembly” in Chapter 4. The
subsections that follow describe the removal and replacement of bottom-case
assembly components.
Main Battery Insulator
The main battery insulator insulates the main battery from the system board
assembly. To remove the main battery insulator, lift it off the main battery
compartment.
NOTE: The main battery insulator sometimes comes out as part of the system
board assembly. If this happens, follow the instructions in “System Board
Assembly” in Chapter 4.
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Power Button and Power-Button Mounting Bracket
power button
power button
mounting bracket
Figure A-11. Power Button and Power-Button Mounting Bracket
Removal
Two tabs attach the power button to the power-button mounting bracket. To
remove the power button and its mounting bracket, slide the power button as far
as it will go toward the back of the bottom case assembly. Use a small flat-blade
screwdriver or similar device to press the two tabs out of the mounting bracket.
Lift the mounting bracket out of the bottom case assembly; then press the power
button out of the hole in the side of the bottom case assembly.
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Spreader and Keel Plates
spreader plate
keel plate
bottom case assembly
Figure A-12. Spreader and Keel Plate Removal
Remove the spreader plate by lifting it from the bottom case assembly. The
spreader plate fits easily over plastic projections and screw holes. The keel plate
is in the center of the bottom case, below the spreader plate. The keel plate fits
over a small peg and a semicircular plastic projection. Remove the keel plate by
lifting it out of the bottom case assembly.
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Appendix B
System Setup Options
Y
ou may want to customize the configuration of your computer. This appendix describes how to change the system setup options stored in NVRAM on the
system board.
You can access these options in two ways:
• Using the Dell Control Center
• Using the MS-DOS–based version of the system setup options, called the
System Setup program
Accessing the Dell Control Center
Figure B-1. Dell Control Center Icon
To access system setup options, double-click the Dell Control Center icon in the
Dell Accessories program group in Windows.
Each button in the Dell Control Center window corresponds to a particular
group of system setup options. The Dell Control Center has a detailed help file
that explains each setup option.
Figure B-2. Dell Control Center Window
System Setup Options
B-1
Accessing the System Setup Program
NOTE: If the System Setup program is running when the computer enters suspend mode, the computer exits the System Setup program and then activates
suspend mode.
To enter the System Setup program, hold down the <CTRL> and <ALT> keys and
press the <ENTER> key, or press the <FN> and <F1> keys.
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13:17:02Date:
Internal Hard Drive:
Diskette Drive A:
Boot Speed:
Boot Sequence:
Speaker Volume:
Keyboard Click:
Serial Port:
Infrared Data Port:
Parallel Mode:
Integrated Trackball:
Upper PC Card Socket:
Lower PC Card Socket:
Monitor Toggle:
Replicator SCSI:
Replicator Network:
Ring Speed:
Mon Feb 12, 1997
1216 MB
3.5 inch, 1.44 MB
150 MHz
Diskette First
High
Disabled
COM1
Disabled
Bidirectional
Enabled
Not Installed
Not installed
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
16 mbps
Tab,Shift-Tab change fields
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Power Management:
Display Time-Out:
Disk Time-Out:
Suspend Time-Out:
S2D Time-Out:
Smart CPU Mode:
Brightness:
Ring/Event Resume:
Alarm Resume:
Display Close:
System Switch:
Battery Status:
IntelliSpin:
To change the value in a field,
enter digits or use the left- or
right-arrow key to decrease or
increase the value.
Changes take effect immediately.
Microprocessor:
System Memory:
Video Memory:
External Cache:
Expansion Device:
Service Tag:
Asset Tag:
Pentium-150
16 MB
1.1 MB
256 KB
Not installed
XXXXX
XXXXX
change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot
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BATTERY
Enabled
4 minutes
1 minute
10 minutes
8 hours
Enabled
Low
BIOS Version: AXX XXX
This category sets the time in
24-hour format (hours:minutes:seconds) for the internal
clock/calendar.
AC
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
High
Enabled
Enabled
SUSPEND
ON/OFF
Display
High Performance
BIOS Version: AXX
When set to DISABLED, this category disables all power
management features.
The default setting is ENABLED.
A change in this category takes
Microprocessor:
System Memory:
Video Memory:
External Cache:
Expansion Device:
Service Tag:
Asset Tag:
Pentium-150
16 MB
1.1 MB
256 KB
Not installed
XXXXX
XXXXX
Primary Password: Disabled
Admin Password: Disabled
Tab,Shift-Tab change fields
change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot
Figure B-3. System Setup Screens
System Setup Options
B-3
Table B-1. System Setup Program Categories
B-4
Category
Function
BIOS VERSION
Displays the version number and release date
of the BIOS in the computer.
TIME
Resets time on computer’s internal clock.
DATE
Resets date on computer’s internal calendar.
INTERNAL HARD DRIVE
Displays capacity of computer’s hard-disk
drive.
DISKETTE DRIVE A
Identifies type of diskette drive installed.
BOOT SPEED
Indicates operating frequency at which computer boots—processor’s rated speed or a
slower speed for power conservation or speedsensitive software.
BOOT SEQUENCE
Determines whether computer boots from diskette (if present) or hard-disk drive.
SPEAKER VOLUME
Adjusts volume of computer’s speaker or disables speaker. (System beep codes are not
affected by this category’s setting.)
KEYBOARD CLICK
Determines whether built-in keyboard makes
audible clicking sounds. (SPEAKER VOLUME
must also be enabled.)
SERIAL PORT
Configures computer’s built-in serial port.
INFRARED DATA PORT
Configures computer’s built-in IrDA 1.0compatible communications port.
PARALLEL MODE
Controls whether computer’s built-in parallel
port is configured as an Enhanced Capability
Port, Enhanced Parallel Port, AT-compatible
(unidirectional) port, or PS/2-compatible
(bidirectional) port.
INTEGRATED TRACKBALL
Enables computer’s integrated trackball. Set to
DISABLED to connect a serial mouse.
UPPER PC CARD
SOCKET
or
LOWER PC CARD
SOCKET
Displays status of PC Card connectors. To
conserve power, category may be set to
DISABLED if a PC Card is installed but not
being used.
MONITOR TOGGLE
Enables <CTRL><ALT><F8> key combination that directs where computer’s video image
is sent (the built-in display, an external VGA
display, or both).
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Table B-1. System Setup Program Categories (Continued)
Category
Function
REPLICATOR SCSI
Configures computer for use with Advanced
Port Replicator. SCSI drivers will load automatically if a SCSI device is connected.
REPLICATOR NETWORK
Enabling this category and installing
is_net.exe utility allow user to configure network drivers for use with Advanced Port
Replicator.
RING SPEED
Configures the ring speed for the Advanced
Port Replicator.
MICROPROCESSOR
Displays type of microprocessor installed.
SYSTEM MEMORY
Displays amount of system memory.
VIDEO MEMORY
Displays amount of video memory.
EXTERNAL CACHE
Displays amount of external cache memory.
EXPANSION DEVICE
Shows the type of Dell Latitude Advanced
Port Replicator that is attached to the computer. There are no user-selectable settings for
this option.
SERVICE TAG
Displays computer’s five-character service
tag number.
ASSET TAG
Displays computer’s customer-programmable
asset tag. This category only appears if user
has entered an asset tag number.
POWER MANAGEMENT
Enables computer’s power conservation features.
BATTERY
One of the categories of POWER MANAGEMENT. Set different time-outs for the following
options when the computer operates from battery power: DISPLAY TIME-OUT, DISK TIMEOUT, SUSPEND TIME-OUT, S2D TIME-OUT,
SMART CPU MODE, and BRIGHTNESS.
Changing the BATTERY option takes effect
immediately (rebooting is not required)
AC
One of the categories of POWER MANAGEMENT. Set different time-outs for the following
options when operating the computer from
alternating current (AC) power: DISPLAY
TIME-OUT, DISK TIME-OUT, SUSPEND TIMEOUT, S2D TIME-OUT, SMART CPU MODE, and
BRIGHTNESS.
System Setup Options
B-5
Table B-1. System Setup Program Categories (Continued)
B-6
Category
Function
DISPLAY TIME-OUT
Determines how long computer operates without detecting I/O activity before display is
switched off to conserve battery power. This
option should be disabled if software compatibility problems occur.
DISK TIME-OUT
Determines how long hard-disk drive is idle
before drive motor turns off to conserve battery power.
SUSPEND TIME-OUT
Determines how long computer is idle before
suspend mode is activated.
S2D TIME-OUT
Determines how long computer is idle before
suspend-to-disk mode is activated.
SMART CPU MODE
Allows microprocessor to slow down when
inactive. If software runs particular slowly,
this category should be set to DISABLE.
BRIGHTNESS
Determines the brightness used when running
from the battery.
RING/EVENT RESUME
Determines if computer exits suspend mode if
an installed modem receives an incoming call.
ALARM RESUME
Determines if computer resumes normal operation from suspend or standby mode if an
alarm from RTC is detected.
DISPLAY CLOSE
Indicates whether the computer enters suspend
mode when the display is closed or whether
only the display is turned off when the display
is closed. SUSPEND (the default) indicates the
computer is in suspend mode when the display
is closed. ACTIVE turns off the display, but
does not put the computer into suspend mode.
SYSTEM SWITCH
Determines if power switch serves as a conventional on/off switch, or toggles computer
between suspend-to-disk operation and normal
operation.
BATTERY STATUS
Displays percentage of charge remaining in
battery.
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Table B-1. System Setup Program Categories (Continued)
Category
Function
INTELLISPIN
Compensates for unbalanced CDs that cause the
computer to vibrate when the CD-ROM drive is
in use. Allows use of discs that might otherwise
be unreadable. Available for CD-ROM drives
with speeds of 6X or higher. HIGH PERFORMANCE (the default), lets the CD-ROM drive
run at the highest speed. VARIABLE automatically lowers the CD-ROM’s speed to reduce or
stop the vibration.
PRIMARY PASSWORD
Displays the current status of the primary password and allows you to assign or change this
password.
ADMIN PASSWORD
Displays current status of computer’s administrator password security feature. Also used to
assign and verify a new administrator password.
System Setup Options
B-7
B-8
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Index
Numerics
3.1-V power supply board, 4-41
CD-ROM drive
about, 1-1
removal, 4-31, A-16
A
computer
features, 1-1
illustrated, 1-2
power, controlling, 1-5
Advanced Port Replicator connector dust
cover
removal, 4-43
connectors
ZIF, 4-5
audio board
removal, 4-44
D
audio ports
location, 1-3
deck buoy , 4-33
Dell Control Center
entering, B-1
B
beep codes
POST, 3-1
boot routine
observing when troubleshooting, 2-4
bottom case assembly
components, A-25
removal, 4-29
C
Dell diagnostics, 3-9
diskette drive, A-16
diskette drive assembly
removal, 4-31, A-16
display assembly
base, removal, A-18
bezel, removal, 4-20
EMI shield, removal, A-17
hinges, removal, A-19
interface cable, removal, 4-26
latch spring, removal, 4-21
latch, removal, 4-21
removal, 4-18
cables
display assembly interface, removal, 4-26
I/O interface, removal, A-22
Index
1
E
IrDA communications port
location, 1-2
error messages, system, 3-3
IRQ line assignments
list of, 1-6
ESD, 4-2
exploded view
bottom assembly , A-14
LCD assembly, A-12
top assembly, A-13
external visual inspection, 2-1
K
keel plate, A-27
key combinations
to enter System Setup program, B-2
G
keyboard assembly
removal, 4-14
grounding strap, 4-3
keyboard/keypad/mouse connector shield
removal, A-21
H
hard-disk drive, A-15
hard-disk drive assembly
removal, 4-7
hinge covers
removal, 4-25
L
LCD inverter board, 4-24
LCD panel
removal, 4-22
LEDs, 1-3
low-battery warnings, 1-4
I
I/O board, A-23
M
I/O interface cable
removal, 4-41, A-22
main battery
removal, 4-3
I/O panel, A-24
memory compartment cover
removal, 4-8
I/O panel dust cover
removal, 4-42
indicator panel, 1-3
memory module
capacities, 1-1
removal, 4-9
initial procedures
system error messages, 3-3
troubleshooting, 2-1
messages, system error
list of, 3-3
initialization
error messages, 3-9
2
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messages See system error messages
microphone/switch assembly
removal, 4-28
P
palmrest assembly
components, A-16
removal, 4-10
palmrest brace, A-16
system
configuring, B-4
features, 1-1
locations, 1-2
system board assembly
removal, 4-34, 4-38
PC Card
types supported, 1-1
system board components, A-20
POST beep codes
about, 3-1
list of, 3-1
system error messages
about, 3-3
list of, 3-3
power button
removal, A-26
system setup options, B-1
power-button mounting bracket, A-26
precautions, 4-2
R
reserve battery
removal, 4-36
system configuration information, B-3
System Setup program
entering, B-2
screens, B-3
settings, B-4
T
technical specifications, 1-7
tilt-support feet
removal, 4-16
S
screw identification and tightening, 4-4
sockets
memory module, 4-9
specifications
technical, 1-7
spreader plate, A-27
tools required, 4-2, A-1
trackball
assembly removal, 4-13, A-16
button board removal, A-16
interface cable, A-16
troubleshooting
boot routine interpretation, 2-4
external visual inspection, 2-1
initial user contact, 2-1
subsystems
testing, 3-8
superpart assembly
components, 4-36
removal, 4-34
U
user contact
initial, 2-1
Index
3
4
V
Z
visual inspection
external, 2-1
ZIF connectors, 4-5
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