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... 1-5 Interrupt Assignments 1-6 Technical Specifications 1-7 Initial User Contact 2-1 Visual Inspection 2-2 Observing the Boot Routine 2-4 Eliminating Resource Conflicts 2-6 Getting Help 2-6 POST Error Codes 3-1 Battery Failure Codes 3-4 System Error Messages 3-5 Running the Dell Diagnostics 3-9 Recommended Tools 4-2 Precautionary Measures 4-2 Screw Identification and Tightening 4-3 ZIF Connectors 4-4 Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies 4-5 Removing Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies...
... 1-5 Interrupt Assignments 1-6 Technical Specifications 1-7 Initial User Contact 2-1 Visual Inspection 2-2 Observing the Boot Routine 2-4 Eliminating Resource Conflicts 2-6 Getting Help 2-6 POST Error Codes 3-1 Battery Failure Codes 3-4 System Error Messages 3-5 Running the Dell Diagnostics 3-9 Recommended Tools 4-2 Precautionary Measures 4-2 Screw Identification and Tightening 4-3 ZIF Connectors 4-4 Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies 4-5 Removing Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies...
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... 1-3. Front View of the Computer 1-2 Back View of the Computer 1-3 Bottom View of the Computer 1-3 Indicator Panel 1-4 Battery Indicator 3-4 Computer Orientation 4-1 Main Battery Assembly Removal 4-3 vi Hard-Disk Drive Assembly 4-15 Memory Module Cover 4-16 Memory Modules 4-17 Keyboard Assembly 4-18 Back Cover... Display Hinge 4-38 Display-Assembly Top Cover 4-39 Bottom Case Assembly 4-40 Modular Bay Devices (Diskette Drive, CD-ROM Drive, Battery, or Travel Module 4-42 Audio Shield 4-43 Audio Board 4-44 Bottom Case Bracket 4-45 Module Latch Assemblies 4-46 Speakers 4-47...
... 1-3. Front View of the Computer 1-2 Back View of the Computer 1-3 Bottom View of the Computer 1-3 Indicator Panel 1-4 Battery Indicator 3-4 Computer Orientation 4-1 Main Battery Assembly Removal 4-3 vi Hard-Disk Drive Assembly 4-15 Memory Module Cover 4-16 Memory Modules 4-17 Keyboard Assembly 4-18 Back Cover... Display Hinge 4-38 Display-Assembly Top Cover 4-39 Bottom Case Assembly 4-40 Modular Bay Devices (Diskette Drive, CD-ROM Drive, Battery, or Travel Module 4-42 Audio Shield 4-43 Audio Board 4-44 Bottom Case Bracket 4-45 Module Latch Assemblies 4-46 Speakers 4-47...
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... Assemblies Removal 4-46 Left Slider 4-47 System Board Assembly Removal 4-48 Exhaust Fan Removal 4-50 I/R Board Removal 4-51 Reserve Battery Installation 4-52 Table 1-1. Table 3-1. Figure 4-8. Figure 4-12. Figure 4-17. Figure 4-18. Figure 4-24. Figure 4-29...23. Figure 4-31. Figure 4-27. Figure 4-26. Figure 4-14. Figure 4-19. Interrupt Assignments 1-6 Technical Specifications 1-7 POST Error Codes 3-2 Battery Failure Codes 3-4 System Error Messages 3-5 Parts and Assemblies 4-5 vii Figure 4-5. Figure 4-25. Figure 4-30. Figure 4-21. Figure 4-32. Table...
... Assemblies Removal 4-46 Left Slider 4-47 System Board Assembly Removal 4-48 Exhaust Fan Removal 4-50 I/R Board Removal 4-51 Reserve Battery Installation 4-52 Table 1-1. Table 3-1. Figure 4-8. Figure 4-12. Figure 4-17. Figure 4-18. Figure 4-24. Figure 4-29...23. Figure 4-31. Figure 4-27. Figure 4-26. Figure 4-14. Figure 4-19. Interrupt Assignments 1-6 Technical Specifications 1-7 POST Error Codes 3-2 Battery Failure Codes 3-4 System Error Messages 3-5 Parts and Assemblies 4-5 vii Figure 4-5. Figure 4-25. Figure 4-30. Figure 4-21. Figure 4-32. Table...
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...transfer. Support for use in a Dell portable computer, the Latitude CP and CPi include the following new features: A Mobile Intel® Pentium® II microprocessor 233, 266, or 300 MHz or an Intel Pentium microprocessor with MMX technology 166, 200, or 233 MHz, with voice and music functions. ... features found in the modular bay. System Overview 1-1 Software wavetable support and SRS 3-D audio control. Support for a battery in charge gauge and ExpressCharge technology that increases system performance. This chapter provides an overview of the features and specifications of...
...transfer. Support for use in a Dell portable computer, the Latitude CP and CPi include the following new features: A Mobile Intel® Pentium® II microprocessor 233, 266, or 300 MHz or an Intel Pentium microprocessor with MMX technology 166, 200, or 233 MHz, with voice and music functions. ... features found in the modular bay. System Overview 1-1 Software wavetable support and SRS 3-D audio control. Support for a battery in charge gauge and ExpressCharge technology that increases system performance. This chapter provides an overview of the features and specifications of...
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...later in Windows 98) and suspend-to-disk modethat help you conserve battery power. Hardware and software support for the Dell Latitude C/Port Advanced Port Replicator (APR) and Latitude C/Dock Expansion Station. Two power management modessuspend mode (or standby mode...flash memory and that support 5-V and 3.3-V PC Cards. display microphone power button keyboard touch pad battery bay touch pad buttons (2) modular bay display latch indicator panel cooling-fan air intake AC adapter connector audio jacks (3) speakers (2) 1-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
...later in Windows 98) and suspend-to-disk modethat help you conserve battery power. Hardware and software support for the Dell Latitude C/Port Advanced Port Replicator (APR) and Latitude C/Dock Expansion Station. Two power management modessuspend mode (or standby mode...flash memory and that support 5-V and 3.3-V PC Cards. display microphone power button keyboard touch pad battery bay touch pad buttons (2) modular bay display latch indicator panel cooling-fan air intake AC adapter connector audio jacks (3) speakers (2) 1-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
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fan outlet parallel connector USB connector docking connector door docking connector serial connector monitor connector PS2 connector infrared port speaker security cable slot hard-disk drive PC Card slot modular bay latch battery bay latch memory module cover hard-disk drive System Overview 1-3
fan outlet parallel connector USB connector docking connector door docking connector serial connector monitor connector PS2 connector infrared port speaker security cable slot hard-disk drive PC Card slot modular bay latch battery bay latch memory module cover hard-disk drive System Overview 1-3
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... the following subsections describe the functions of these indicators. power indicator drive activity indicator battery indicator numbers lock indicator capitals lock indicator scroll lock indicator The Latitude CP or CPi computer has three indicators on the display assembly's indicator panel and three on... is providing a maintenance (trickle) charge to indicate that the computer is fully charged, the battery indicator blinks green to keep the battery at full capacity. 1-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual After the computer is turned on, the power indicator lights up when ...
... the following subsections describe the functions of these indicators. power indicator drive activity indicator battery indicator numbers lock indicator capitals lock indicator scroll lock indicator The Latitude CP or CPi computer has three indicators on the display assembly's indicator panel and three on... is providing a maintenance (trickle) charge to indicate that the computer is fully charged, the battery indicator blinks green to keep the battery at full capacity. 1-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual After the computer is turned on, the power indicator lights up when ...
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... codes indicate temporary or fatal battery conditions. These indicators are as follows: If the computer is off (power indicator is connected, pressing the power button causes the computer to initiate the resume-from the current power state to turn on the Latitude CP or CPi computer, C/Dock Expansion... Station, or the C/Port APR initiates a change from -disk operation. when lit, the LEDs indicate the active state of the keyboard. The second low-battery warning occurs when the main battery has 5 minutes or less of...
... codes indicate temporary or fatal battery conditions. These indicators are as follows: If the computer is off (power indicator is connected, pressing the power button causes the computer to initiate the resume-from the current power state to turn on the Latitude CP or CPi computer, C/Dock Expansion... Station, or the C/Port APR initiates a change from -disk operation. when lit, the LEDs indicate the active state of the keyboard. The second low-battery warning occurs when the main battery has 5 minutes or less of...
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... cycles Temperature range: Charge 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage 20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) 3 Battery performance features such as charge time and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and battery are used. 1-12 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
... cycles Temperature range: Charge 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage 20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) 3 Battery performance features such as charge time and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and battery are used. 1-12 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
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System Overview 1-13 Your computer might weigh more or less, depending on its configuration. 5 Weight shown is with a hard-disk drive, a battery in the battery bay, a diskette drive in the modular bay, and one memory module. Input voltage 90 to 135 VAC and 164 to 264 VAC Input ... inches) Width 306.8 mm (12.08 inches) Depth 241.0 mm (9.49 inches) Weight5 2.8 kg (6.2 lb) 4 Weight shown is with a hard-disk drive, a battery in the battery bay, a diskette drive in the modular bay, and one memory module. Your computer might weigh more or less, depending on its configuration.
System Overview 1-13 Your computer might weigh more or less, depending on its configuration. 5 Weight shown is with a hard-disk drive, a battery in the battery bay, a diskette drive in the modular bay, and one memory module. Input voltage 90 to 135 VAC and 164 to 264 VAC Input ... inches) Width 306.8 mm (12.08 inches) Depth 241.0 mm (9.49 inches) Weight5 2.8 kg (6.2 lb) 4 Weight shown is with a hard-disk drive, a battery in the battery bay, a diskette drive in the modular bay, and one memory module. Your computer might weigh more or less, depending on its configuration.
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Your computer might weigh more or less, depending on its configuration. 7 Measured with a hard-disk drive, a battery in the battery bay, a diskette drive in head-parked position. 1-14 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Height 38.6 mm (1.52 inches) Width 306.0 mm (12.05 inches) Depth 241.0 mm (9.49 inches) Weight6 2.6 kg (5.8 lb) Temperature: Operating...
Your computer might weigh more or less, depending on its configuration. 7 Measured with a hard-disk drive, a battery in the battery bay, a diskette drive in head-parked position. 1-14 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Height 38.6 mm (1.52 inches) Width 306.0 mm (12.05 inches) Depth 241.0 mm (9.49 inches) Weight6 2.6 kg (5.8 lb) Temperature: Operating...
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...operating system) or suspend-to determine which of the computer and any attached peripherals, including making any necessary corrections. Battery indicator is amber and blinking rapidly when the power switch is pressed or the AC adapter is alternating between green ... indicator is blinking. All indicators remain off or in suspend-to charge the battery. A fatal battery condition exists. then replace the battery or connect the computer to AC power to -disk mode. 2-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual A low-battery warning occurred. A temporary battery failure has occurred.
...operating system) or suspend-to determine which of the computer and any attached peripherals, including making any necessary corrections. Battery indicator is amber and blinking rapidly when the power switch is pressed or the AC adapter is alternating between green ... indicator is blinking. All indicators remain off or in suspend-to charge the battery. A fatal battery condition exists. then replace the battery or connect the computer to AC power to -disk mode. 2-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual A low-battery warning occurred. A temporary battery failure has occurred.
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...cables are free of obvious physical damage. NOTE: If the computer's battery indicator flashes alternately green and amber while the computer is connected to AC power, disconnect the computer from AC power and move it to cool, the battery stops charging before it to both the adapter and a power source.... If the computer is connected to AC power and continue charging the battery. When the computer has cooled to room temperature, reconnect it reaches full capacity. The AC adapter's AC power cable is not allowed to a cooler...
...cables are free of obvious physical damage. NOTE: If the computer's battery indicator flashes alternately green and amber while the computer is connected to AC power, disconnect the computer from AC power and move it to cool, the battery stops charging before it to both the adapter and a power source.... If the computer is connected to AC power and continue charging the battery. When the computer has cooled to room temperature, reconnect it reaches full capacity. The AC adapter's AC power cable is not allowed to a cooler...
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... or provide status information. Proceed to step 4. Initial Procedures 2-5 Drive access indicator - Error codes - Yes. No. If the battery indicator flashes alternately green and amber, or flashes amber four times per second, refer to the next section, "Eliminating Resource Conflicts." Proceed...the diskette-drive or hard-disk drive subsystem, as appropriate. No. Battery failure codes - No. This indicator lights up within approximately 10 seconds after the boot routine starts? See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in Chapter 3. If the indicator fails to light during ...
... or provide status information. Proceed to step 4. Initial Procedures 2-5 Drive access indicator - Error codes - Yes. No. If the battery indicator flashes alternately green and amber, or flashes amber four times per second, refer to the next section, "Eliminating Resource Conflicts." Proceed...the diskette-drive or hard-disk drive subsystem, as appropriate. No. Battery failure codes - No. This indicator lights up within approximately 10 seconds after the boot routine starts? See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in Chapter 3. If the indicator fails to light during ...
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... computer operation. If a faulty computer does not display a POST error code or system error message to indicate a failure, use the Dell Diagnostics to help you identify a faulty component or assembly. If the computer's display cannot display error messages during POST. Most error codes... chapter describes system error messages that can operate. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" found later in this chapter list POST error codes, battery failure codes, and system error messages, as well as the audible "beep" codes used by the Dell Latitude XPi portable computer, for instance.
... computer operation. If a faulty computer does not display a POST error code or system error message to indicate a failure, use the Dell Diagnostics to help you identify a faulty component or assembly. If the computer's display cannot display error messages during POST. Most error codes... chapter describes system error messages that can operate. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" found later in this chapter list POST error codes, battery failure codes, and system error messages, as well as the audible "beep" codes used by the Dell Latitude XPi portable computer, for instance.
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4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 5-1-2 Memory failure above address 0FFFFh Timer chip counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped Serial port failure No usable memory Memory module improperly seated or system memory controller faulty (system board faulty) System board faulty Reserve battery faulty or system board faulty System board faulty Memory module improperly seated or system memory controller faulty (system board faulty) System Error Messages 3-3
4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 5-1-2 Memory failure above address 0FFFFh Timer chip counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped Serial port failure No usable memory Memory module improperly seated or system memory controller faulty (system board faulty) System board faulty Reserve battery faulty or system board faulty System board faulty Memory module improperly seated or system memory controller faulty (system board faulty) System Error Messages 3-3
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The following table lists these failure codes. battery indicator 3-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual abnormal discharge; abnormal charge; Indicator flashes alternately green and amber. Replace the battery. Indicator flashes amber four times per second. abnormal charge current Fatal Cell imbalance; critical discharge Turn off the computer and let the battery and computer cool to room temperature. In the event of a battery failure, the battery indicator displays indicator codes that identify the severity of the problem. Temporary Over temperature;
The following table lists these failure codes. battery indicator 3-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual abnormal discharge; abnormal charge; Indicator flashes alternately green and amber. Replace the battery. Indicator flashes amber four times per second. abnormal charge current Fatal Cell imbalance; critical discharge Turn off the computer and let the battery and computer cool to room temperature. In the event of a battery failure, the battery indicator displays indicator codes that identify the severity of the problem. Temporary Over temperature;
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Keyboard control- NVRAM reserve battery weak or depleted. For either keyboard, key may have been pressed while computer was booting. Keyboard key(s) jammed. For built-in use conflicts with the ...
Keyboard control- NVRAM reserve battery weak or depleted. For either keyboard, key may have been pressed while computer was booting. Keyboard key(s) jammed. For built-in use conflicts with the ...
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... date stored in troubleshooting the computer. Keyboard/mouse controller malfunctioning, or memory module(s) not responding. System board faulty. Battery needs recharging. Tests the mouse/touch-pad subsystem Diskette Drives - Tests the serial communication port Parallel Ports - Seek ...clock stopped. Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem Serial/Infrared Ports - System board faulty. If needed, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," in protected mode Warning! Tests the keyboard subsystem Mouse - The diagnostics diskette contains the following test groups: RAM - Tests...
... date stored in troubleshooting the computer. Keyboard/mouse controller malfunctioning, or memory module(s) not responding. System board faulty. Battery needs recharging. Tests the mouse/touch-pad subsystem Diskette Drives - Tests the serial communication port Parallel Ports - Seek ...clock stopped. Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem Serial/Infrared Ports - System board faulty. If needed, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," in protected mode Warning! Tests the keyboard subsystem Mouse - The diagnostics diskette contains the following test groups: RAM - Tests...
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A graphic for that length screw is also included in the illustration to check for correct length. Then slide the battery out of the screw's label. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-3 Match the actual screw to the graphic in the illustration. battery bay latch battery The illustrations in the following removal procedures provide the correct screw length as part of the battery bay (see Figure 4-2). Slide the battery bay latch away from the center of the computer.
A graphic for that length screw is also included in the illustration to check for correct length. Then slide the battery out of the screw's label. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-3 Match the actual screw to the graphic in the illustration. battery bay latch battery The illustrations in the following removal procedures provide the correct screw length as part of the battery bay (see Figure 4-2). Slide the battery bay latch away from the center of the computer.