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...- Memory can be increased up to 48 MB by installing combinations of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Chapter 1 System Overview The Dell® Latitude® XPi CD is attached to the PCI bus. • Full multimedia capability through the following new features: • 64-bit-wide data bus. • 60...and a 30-MHz PCI bus. • 256-KB pipelined-burst SRAM secondary cache. • 16 MB of system features, see "Technical Specifications" found in a Dell portable computer, the Dell Latitude XPi CD models include the following standard features: -
...- Memory can be increased up to 48 MB by installing combinations of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Chapter 1 System Overview The Dell® Latitude® XPi CD is attached to the PCI bus. • Full multimedia capability through the following new features: • 64-bit-wide data bus. • 60...and a 30-MHz PCI bus. • 256-KB pipelined-burst SRAM secondary cache. • 16 MB of system features, see "Technical Specifications" found in a Dell portable computer, the Dell Latitude XPi CD models include the following standard features: -
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Physical Description display assembly LCD panel keyboard trackball assembly display assembly latch indicator panel microphone tilt-support foot (2) infrared port diskette drive main battery assembly speaker bottom case assembly CD-ROM drive Figure 1-1. Front View of the Notebook Computer 1-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
Physical Description display assembly LCD panel keyboard trackball assembly display assembly latch indicator panel microphone tilt-support foot (2) infrared port diskette drive main battery assembly speaker bottom case assembly CD-ROM drive Figure 1-1. Front View of the Notebook Computer 1-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
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Diskette-Drive Access Indicator The diskette-drive access indicator is fully charged. 1-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The indicator lights when data is visible through an aperture on and the speaker emits five beeps. • The second and final low-... battery begins charging and blinks to 3 percent of the indicators. After the computer is being transferred to or from the hard-disk drive or the CD-ROM. PC Card Access Indicator The PC Card access indicator is an amber LED. Charging Indicator The charging indicator is a green LED. The indicator lights...
Diskette-Drive Access Indicator The diskette-drive access indicator is fully charged. 1-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The indicator lights when data is visible through an aperture on and the speaker emits five beeps. • The second and final low-... battery begins charging and blinks to 3 percent of the indicators. After the computer is being transferred to or from the hard-disk drive or the CD-ROM. PC Card Access Indicator The PC Card access indicator is an amber LED. Charging Indicator The charging indicator is a green LED. The indicator lights...
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... controller to indicate that the diskette drive requires the attention of the integrated trackball or external PS/2 mouse is full IRQ13 Reserved for the CD-ROM drive 1-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual • If the computer is in parallel port is disabled IRQ8 Generated by the system I/O controller's RTC IRQ9 Available for use by...
... controller to indicate that the diskette drive requires the attention of the integrated trackball or external PS/2 mouse is full IRQ13 Reserved for the CD-ROM drive 1-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual • If the computer is in parallel port is disabled IRQ8 Generated by the system I/O controller's RTC IRQ9 Available for use by...
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... 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 1-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual 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...
... 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 1-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual 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...
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....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: Charge 10° to 40°C (50° to 104°F) Discharge... features such as charge time, operating time, and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and battery are used. 1-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
....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: Charge 10° to 40°C (50° to 104°F) Discharge... features such as charge time, operating time, and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and battery are used. 1-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
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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 ...) Maximum vibration: 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 3 The CD-ROM drive in your computer may have different specifications. 1-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
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 ...) Maximum vibration: 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 3 The CD-ROM drive in your computer may have different specifications. 1-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
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... low-battery indicator flash continuously while the computer is connected to AC power, disconnect the computer from AC power and move it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual To perform a visual inspection, follow these steps: 1. If the computer is operating from battery-swap mode. CAUTION: Before you proceed with the visual...
... low-battery indicator flash continuously while the computer is connected to AC power, disconnect the computer from AC power and move it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual To perform a visual inspection, follow these steps: 1. If the computer is operating from battery-swap mode. CAUTION: Before you proceed with the visual...
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...instructions, see "Before You Start Testing" in Chapter 4 of beeps that users make copies of these indicators fail to Table 3-2. 2-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Insert a diagnostics diskette into the diskette drive. erals and then the computer. 3. Do these steps: 1. These indicators ... boot routine starts? Troubleshoot the power subsystem. 4. A beep code is not a beep code. • System error messages - Dell recommends that indicates an error condition. After all periph- Proceed to the next procedure, "Observing the Boot Routine." Watch the indicators ...
...instructions, see "Before You Start Testing" in Chapter 4 of beeps that users make copies of these indicators fail to Table 3-2. 2-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Insert a diagnostics diskette into the diskette drive. erals and then the computer. 3. Do these steps: 1. These indicators ... boot routine starts? Troubleshoot the power subsystem. 4. A beep code is not a beep code. • System error messages - Dell recommends that indicates an error condition. After all periph- Proceed to the next procedure, "Observing the Boot Routine." Watch the indicators ...
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... memory controller faulty (system board faulty) System board faulty Reserve battery faulty or system board faulty System board faulty System board faulty System board faulty 3-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
... memory controller faulty (system board faulty) System board faulty Reserve battery faulty or system board faulty System board faulty System board faulty System board faulty 3-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
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... diskette drive. Diskette drive 0 System cannot read failure System files missing or corrupted. Defective or unformatted diskette. Table 3-2. PC Card software faulty or incorrectly installed. 3-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The diskette may be completed. Diskette read dis- System Error Messages (Continued) Message Definition Probable Causes Decreasing available memory Informational message indicating memory...
... diskette drive. Diskette drive 0 System cannot read failure System files missing or corrupted. Defective or unformatted diskette. Table 3-2. PC Card software faulty or incorrectly installed. 3-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The diskette may be completed. Diskette read dis- System Error Messages (Continued) Message Definition Probable Causes Decreasing available memory Informational message indicating memory...
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... or keyboard faulty. Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting value Memory allocation error Memory control logic not operating properly. Faulty application program 3-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual For built-in use conflicts with the operating system, an application program, or a utility For either keyboard, key may have been pressed while...
... or keyboard faulty. Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting value Memory allocation error Memory control logic not operating properly. Faulty application program 3-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual For built-in use conflicts with the operating system, an application program, or a utility For either keyboard, key may have been pressed while...
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...! Reserve battery lost its charge. If needed, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," in RTC does not match system clock. Tests the IDE hard-disk drive subsystem • IDE CD-ROM Drives - reset. Time-of-day clock stopped Time-of -day System ...lost power Reserve battery lost its charge. One or more memory module(s) faulty or improperly seated. Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Running the Dell Diagnostics The diagnostics contains tests that aid in protected mode Keyboard/mouse controller malfunctioning, or memory module(s) not...
...! Reserve battery lost its charge. If needed, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," in RTC does not match system clock. Tests the IDE hard-disk drive subsystem • IDE CD-ROM Drives - reset. Time-of-day clock stopped Time-of -day System ...lost power Reserve battery lost its charge. One or more memory module(s) faulty or improperly seated. Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Running the Dell Diagnostics The diagnostics contains tests that aid in protected mode Keyboard/mouse controller malfunctioning, or memory module(s) not...
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... power sources to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. Remove the main battery assembly from the computer. 3. Slide the main battery assembly out. 4-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Before you start to -disk mode. Also disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines from the battery compartment. Slide the battery compartment door downward...
... power sources to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. Remove the main battery assembly from the computer. 3. Slide the main battery assembly out. 4-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Before you start to -disk mode. Also disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines from the battery compartment. Slide the battery compartment door downward...
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... is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. Match the actual screw to the graphic in the illustration. Also, a graphic for correct length. 4-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The removal procedure illustrations provide the correct screw length in parentheses next to the screw's label. Make sure that the screw is essential...
... is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. Match the actual screw to the graphic in the illustration. Also, a graphic for correct length. 4-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The removal procedure illustrations provide the correct screw length in parentheses next to the screw's label. Make sure that the screw is essential...
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Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies display assembly trackball assembly palmrest assembly CD-ROM EMI clip keyboard EMI clip left tilt-support foot keyboard PC Card superpart assembly dust cover for the Advanced Port Replicator connector...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). 4-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service ...
Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies display assembly trackball assembly palmrest assembly CD-ROM EMI clip keyboard EMI clip left tilt-support foot keyboard PC Card superpart assembly dust cover for the Advanced Port Replicator connector...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). 4-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service ...
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Turn the computer upside down on the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 1. To release the memory compartment cover, press down on the identa- tion in the edge of the cover, and then slide the cover towards the edge of the computer. 4-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Memory Compartment Cover Removal Part or Assembly Name Memory compartment cover Order Name CVR,MEM,LXPiCD To remove the memory compartment cover, follow these steps: CAUTION: Make sure the work surface. 2. Memory Compartment Cover memory compartment cover Figure 4-7.
Turn the computer upside down on the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 1. To release the memory compartment cover, press down on the identa- tion in the edge of the cover, and then slide the cover towards the edge of the computer. 4-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Memory Compartment Cover Removal Part or Assembly Name Memory compartment cover Order Name CVR,MEM,LXPiCD To remove the memory compartment cover, follow these steps: CAUTION: Make sure the work surface. 2. Memory Compartment Cover memory compartment cover Figure 4-7.
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Remove the hard-disk drive assembly. Remove any cables attached to prevent scratching the computer cover. 4-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Palmrest Assembly The palmrest assembly consists of the trackball and the keyboard. CAUTION: Make sure the work ...surface is clean to the audio ports. 3. display assembly keyboard palmrest assembly trackball assembly trackball cable connector JTB CD-ROM EMI clip connector JKB1 connector JKB2 Figure 4-9. Disconnect any installed PC Card(s). 2. Palmrest Assembly Removal bottom case assembly Part or Assembly...
Remove the hard-disk drive assembly. Remove any cables attached to prevent scratching the computer cover. 4-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Palmrest Assembly The palmrest assembly consists of the trackball and the keyboard. CAUTION: Make sure the work ...surface is clean to the audio ports. 3. display assembly keyboard palmrest assembly trackball assembly trackball cable connector JTB CD-ROM EMI clip connector JKB1 connector JKB2 Figure 4-9. Disconnect any installed PC Card(s). 2. Palmrest Assembly Removal bottom case assembly Part or Assembly...
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... assembly is properly aligned and fully seated on the bottom case assembly and that the palmrest assembly is free from the bottom case assembly. 4-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Set the palmrest assembly top side 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. To reseat the palmrest assembly on the bottom case assembly, set the palmrest assembly down on all of the mounting tabs are...
... assembly is properly aligned and fully seated on the bottom case assembly and that the palmrest assembly is free from the bottom case assembly. 4-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Set the palmrest assembly top side 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. To reseat the palmrest assembly on the bottom case assembly, set the palmrest assembly down on all of the mounting tabs are...
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...+ Keyboard assembly, Russian KYBD,86,RUS,ALPS,LXPi+ Keyboard assembly, Spanish KYBD,86,SPN,ALPS,LXPi+ Keyboard assembly, Swedish KYBD,86,SWE,ALPS,LXPi+ 4-14 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Keyboard Assembly press palmrest assembly trackball assembly press keyboard Figure 4-12.
...+ Keyboard assembly, Russian KYBD,86,RUS,ALPS,LXPi+ Keyboard assembly, Spanish KYBD,86,SPN,ALPS,LXPi+ Keyboard assembly, Swedish KYBD,86,SWE,ALPS,LXPi+ 4-14 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Keyboard Assembly press palmrest assembly trackball assembly press keyboard Figure 4-12.