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The resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may explode. Use only the AC adapter and batteries that the cable is not located where it can put your computer through an X-ray security machine, but never put your computer, turn ... clean your computer through a metal detector. Do not use your computer from burns. Before you are asked to turn it off, unplug it on your adapter's power cable and that are approved for example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool or in a wet environment, for use your computer, observe the...
The resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may explode. Use only the AC adapter and batteries that the cable is not located where it can put your computer through an X-ray security machine, but never put your computer, turn ... clean your computer through a metal detector. Do not use your computer from burns. Before you are asked to turn it off, unplug it on your adapter's power cable and that are approved for example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool or in a wet environment, for use your computer, observe the...
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... a Wet Computer 3-13 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 3-15 Troubleshooting a Power Failure 3-16 Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter 3-17 Total Power Failure When Using a Battery 3-18 No Power to a Part of the Computer 3-19 Troubleshooting the Diskette...Pad 3-33 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 3-34 Features of the Dell Diagnostics 4-1 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-2 Before You Start Testing 4-2 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 4-3 Completing the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 How to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 Confirming the System Configuration Information 4-5 How to ...
... a Wet Computer 3-13 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 3-15 Troubleshooting a Power Failure 3-16 Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter 3-17 Total Power Failure When Using a Battery 3-18 No Power to a Part of the Computer 3-19 Troubleshooting the Diskette...Pad 3-33 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 3-34 Features of the Dell Diagnostics 4-1 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-2 Before You Start Testing 4-2 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 4-3 Completing the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 How to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 Confirming the System Configuration Information 4-5 How to ...
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... Module 3-26 Installing a Memory Module 3-26 Diagnostics Menu 4-3 Main Screen of Setup Program 2-13 AC Adapter and Power Cable 3-3 Checking the Battery 3-3 Checking an Optional Device 3-4 I/O Panel Connectors for Dell-Branded Hardware Products D-4 Previous Products D-4 Software D-5 Additional Information D-5 Figure 1-1. Figure 3-5. Figure ...of Setup Program 2-7 Power Menu of Setup Program 2-8 Boot Menu of Setup Program 2-12 Exit Menu of the Dell Diagnostics 4-5 Diagnostics Checklist 5-6 80-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen B-3 40-Column x 25-Line Character...
... Module 3-26 Installing a Memory Module 3-26 Diagnostics Menu 4-3 Main Screen of Setup Program 2-13 AC Adapter and Power Cable 3-3 Checking the Battery 3-3 Checking an Optional Device 3-4 I/O Panel Connectors for Dell-Branded Hardware Products D-4 Previous Products D-4 Software D-5 Additional Information D-5 Figure 1-1. Figure 3-5. Figure ...of Setup Program 2-7 Power Menu of Setup Program 2-8 Boot Menu of Setup Program 2-12 Exit Menu of the Dell Diagnostics 4-5 Diagnostics Checklist 5-6 80-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen B-3 40-Column x 25-Line Character...
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... connector serial connector monitor connector docking connector USB connector PS/2 connector TV-out S-video connector infrared port PC Card slots volume control audio jacks (3) AC adapter connector Your Dell computer has the following standard features: - Built-in the options bay. - Composite TV-out adaptor cable that you can use a television with a S-Video port...
... connector serial connector monitor connector docking connector USB connector PS/2 connector TV-out S-video connector infrared port PC Card slots volume control audio jacks (3) AC adapter connector Your Dell computer has the following standard features: - Built-in the options bay. - Composite TV-out adaptor cable that you can use a television with a S-Video port...
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... system configuration Powering the computer and extending battery life Connecting external devices Maintaining the system Contacting Dell The guide also contains a glossary of the computer AC adapter Lithium ion battery pack Hard-disk drives Network PC Cards Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator Memory modules (32- To print any screen from the System User's Guide, display the...
... system configuration Powering the computer and extending battery life Connecting external devices Maintaining the system Contacting Dell The guide also contains a glossary of the computer AC adapter Lithium ion battery pack Hard-disk drives Network PC Cards Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator Memory modules (32- To print any screen from the System User's Guide, display the...
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..., check for damaged or frayed cables and for your computer, external monitor, or other peripherals (such as shown in Figures 3-1 through 3-4: The AC adapter and the AC power cable AC adapter connector AC power cable The main battery battery latch bottom of all cable connections can easily solve these problems. If the connector has two small...
..., check for damaged or frayed cables and for your computer, external monitor, or other peripherals (such as shown in Figures 3-1 through 3-4: The AC adapter and the AC power cable AC adapter connector AC power cable The main battery battery latch bottom of all cable connections can easily solve these problems. If the connector has two small...
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...occurs. Then perform the appropriate troubleshooting procedure for information on using the Setup program. Wipe off each battery and store it from AC power. in a safe place to dry. If the computer gets wet or if condensation forms on the microprocessor IRQ14 Generated ...IRQ15 Generated by the math coprocessor on the computer because of humid conditions, use the following procedure. 1. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the AC adapter. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-13 IRQ12 Generated by the keyboard controller to indicate that the output buffer of the integrated touch ...
...occurs. Then perform the appropriate troubleshooting procedure for information on using the Setup program. Wipe off each battery and store it from AC power. in a safe place to dry. If the computer gets wet or if condensation forms on the microprocessor IRQ14 Generated ...IRQ15 Generated by the math coprocessor on the computer because of humid conditions, use the following procedure. 1. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the AC adapter. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-13 IRQ12 Generated by the keyboard controller to indicate that the output buffer of the integrated touch ...
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... batteries that you cannot identify the damaged component(s), call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) If the computer is resolved. Turn the computer over , and remove the memory module cover as it up . 5. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the AC adapter. The problem is dropped or damaged, use the following...
... batteries that you cannot identify the damaged component(s), call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) If the computer is resolved. Turn the computer over , and remove the memory module cover as it up . 5. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the AC adapter. The problem is dropped or damaged, use the following...
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... Go to step 7. Your computer is resolved. Yes. Reseat (remove and reinstall) any installed batteries and disconnect the AC adapter. If the computer is powered by the AC adapter, see "Total Power Failure When Using a Battery" found later in this chapter. See "Checking Connections" found in...Does the computer boot successfully? The problem is receiving power. Go to step 6. 5. Yes. The problem is firmly attached to the AC adapter and to the computer, and then verify that the power cable is resolved. If no signs of the Diagnostics Checklist found earlier in the...
... Go to step 7. Your computer is resolved. Yes. Reseat (remove and reinstall) any installed batteries and disconnect the AC adapter. If the computer is powered by the AC adapter, see "Total Power Failure When Using a Battery" found later in this chapter. See "Checking Connections" found in...Does the computer boot successfully? The problem is receiving power. Go to step 6. 5. Yes. The problem is firmly attached to the AC adapter and to the computer, and then verify that the power cable is resolved. If no signs of the Diagnostics Checklist found earlier in the...
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... the status display panel? Go to step 5. 4. If the computer does not boot when using AC power, go to step 5. 5. Yes. The AC adapter may be depleted. Go to step 4. No. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) 3-18 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Turn off the computer and peripherals. play panel? Is the battery...
... the status display panel? Go to step 5. 4. If the computer does not boot when using AC power, go to step 5. 5. Yes. The AC adapter may be depleted. Go to step 4. No. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) 3-18 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Turn off the computer and peripherals. play panel? Is the battery...
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.... No. Does the battery status indicator appear in the computer. 10. To troubleshoot this procedure, call Dell for instructions.) No. Dis- Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the computer and to step 6 the second time you perform this problem, make a ...problem is defective. play panel? Your original battery is resolved. Use the AC adapter to step 9. 9. Does the battery status indicator in the status display panel indicate that a fully charged battery is on the computer. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance...
.... No. Does the battery status indicator appear in the computer. 10. To troubleshoot this procedure, call Dell for instructions.) No. Dis- Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the computer and to step 6 the second time you perform this problem, make a ...problem is defective. play panel? Your original battery is resolved. Use the AC adapter to step 9. 9. Does the battery status indicator in the status display panel indicate that a fully charged battery is on the computer. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance...
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...in Figure 3-7. bottom of the computer. 5. During POST, the computer checks the computer's memory, and then writes to and reads from the AC adapter. Reboot the computer. Turn off any installed batteries. 3. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of computer memory... attached peripherals, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. Go to update the memory; Then disconnect the AC adapter from AC power. If the memory count displayed is OK now. No. Turn the computer over and remove the memory module cover as you...
...in Figure 3-7. bottom of the computer. 5. During POST, the computer checks the computer's memory, and then writes to and reads from the AC adapter. Reboot the computer. Turn off any installed batteries. 3. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of computer memory... attached peripherals, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. Go to update the memory; Then disconnect the AC adapter from AC power. If the memory count displayed is OK now. No. Turn the computer over and remove the memory module cover as you...
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... computer is at least 15 MB. Yes. Go to step 11. 11. In the Main menu of the Diagnostics Checklist found in its compartment. Call Dell for instructions. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. NOTE: A 13.3-inch and a 14.1-inch extended graphics array (XGA) display supports ...connected to step 4. 4. Go to the computer? Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 5. No. Is the full display readable? Make sure the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to enter the Setup program. 10. If your display (such as light, text, or graphics) or ...
... computer is at least 15 MB. Yes. Go to step 11. 11. In the Main menu of the Diagnostics Checklist found in its compartment. Call Dell for instructions. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. NOTE: A 13.3-inch and a 14.1-inch extended graphics array (XGA) display supports ...connected to step 4. 4. Go to the computer? Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 5. No. Is the full display readable? Make sure the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to enter the Setup program. 10. If your display (such as light, text, or graphics) or ...
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... that power will not be lost during the tests. 4-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If you are experienced with computers and know what component(s) you are unsure about how to Disabled. 6. Attach an AC adapter to save the settings and exit the Setup program. 7. Although... it is set to begin diagnosing a problem, read the rest of the Dell Diagnostics Diskette on a computer using battery power, connecting the computer...
... that power will not be lost during the tests. 4-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If you are experienced with computers and know what component(s) you are unsure about how to Disabled. 6. Attach an AC adapter to save the settings and exit the Setup program. 7. Although... it is set to begin diagnosing a problem, read the rest of the Dell Diagnostics Diskette on a computer using battery power, connecting the computer...
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About option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-11 AC adapter connector, 1-3 alternating current. See cables CPU. See microprocessor customizing computer features, 2-1 Index 1 See PC Cards cautions, xiii CD-ROM drive about , 3-8 BIOS, 1-4 boot device selecting, 2-11 boot routine indications, 3-5 booting the computer, 2-11 cables troubleshooting, 3-3 cache memory, 1-4 calling Dell, 5-7 card. See AC assistance technical, 5-1 telephone numbers, 5-7 warranty repair...
About option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-11 AC adapter connector, 1-3 alternating current. See cables CPU. See microprocessor customizing computer features, 2-1 Index 1 See PC Cards cautions, xiii CD-ROM drive about , 3-8 BIOS, 1-4 boot device selecting, 2-11 boot routine indications, 3-5 booting the computer, 2-11 cables troubleshooting, 3-3 cache memory, 1-4 calling Dell, 5-7 card. See AC assistance technical, 5-1 telephone numbers, 5-7 warranty repair...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide
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... to tighten them to the appropriate connectors on using PC Cards. See "Using Internal Devices" in your online Dell Inspiron 7000 User's Guide for information about using external devices with the port replicator connects to the AC adapter connector. A parallel device, such as a USB mouse, connect to the dual USB connector. A speaker or headphones connects...'s Guide. 2. Likewise, to connect the computer to a small computer system interface (SCSI) device, you must attach a SCSI PC Card to their power sources, if applicable. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide
... to tighten them to the appropriate connectors on using PC Cards. See "Using Internal Devices" in your online Dell Inspiron 7000 User's Guide for information about using external devices with the port replicator connects to the AC adapter connector. A parallel device, such as a USB mouse, connect to the dual USB connector. A speaker or headphones connects...'s Guide. 2. Likewise, to connect the computer to a small computer system interface (SCSI) device, you must attach a SCSI PC Card to their power sources, if applicable. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide
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computer Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide 1-3 Place the computer on the port replicator (see Figure 1-1), and plug the AC power cable into an AC power source. If you have not already done so, connect the AC adapter to the port replicator. 1. dual USB connector serial connector parallel connector monitor connector line-out connector AC adapter connector line-in...
computer Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide 1-3 Place the computer on the port replicator (see Figure 1-1), and plug the AC power cable into an AC power source. If you have not already done so, connect the AC adapter to the port replicator. 1. dual USB connector serial connector parallel connector monitor connector line-out connector AC adapter connector line-in...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Service Manual
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Figure 1-2. Figure 1-3. Figure 4-2. Front View 1-2 Back View 1-3 Indicator Panel above Keyboard 1-3 Indicator Panel on Front of Computer 1-4 Battery Charge Gauge 1-5 Computer Orientation 4-1 Screw Identification 4-2 AC Adapter Removal 4-3 Computer Removal From Inspiron Port Replicator II 4-4 Main Battery Removal 4-4 vi Figure 1-5. Figure 1-4. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies 4-15 Hard-Disk Drive 4-28 Combo Module 4-29 General...
Figure 1-2. Figure 1-3. Figure 4-2. Front View 1-2 Back View 1-3 Indicator Panel above Keyboard 1-3 Indicator Panel on Front of Computer 1-4 Battery Charge Gauge 1-5 Computer Orientation 4-1 Screw Identification 4-2 AC Adapter Removal 4-3 Computer Removal From Inspiron Port Replicator II 4-4 Main Battery Removal 4-4 vi Figure 1-5. Figure 1-4. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies 4-15 Hard-Disk Drive 4-28 Combo Module 4-29 General...
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air exhaust parallel connector serial connector monitor connector S-video TV connector docking connector USB connector PS/2 connector infrared port speaker PC Card slots audio jacks (3) AC adapter connector Three status lights are located on the front of the unit, three in the indicator panel below the display latch and two on the ...
air exhaust parallel connector serial connector monitor connector S-video TV connector docking connector USB connector PS/2 connector infrared port speaker PC Card slots audio jacks (3) AC adapter connector Three status lights are located on the front of the unit, three in the indicator panel below the display latch and two on the ...
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... down one or more functions while the computer is charged while the computer uses AC power. When activated, each power conservation feature turns off power management. System Overview 1-5 When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is idle. The power management mode has four settings...: Select Customized (the default) to conserve battery power. Attach the AC power adapter to the computer, whenever possible, to control the power...
... down one or more functions while the computer is charged while the computer uses AC power. When activated, each power conservation feature turns off power management. System Overview 1-5 When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is idle. The power management mode has four settings...: Select Customized (the default) to conserve battery power. Attach the AC power adapter to the computer, whenever possible, to control the power...