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Chapter 1 System Overview The Dell® Latitude® XPi CD is attached to the system board. Memory can be increased up to 48 MB by installing combinations of this chapter. The computer ...video mem- The integrated video adapter is a lightweight, expandable portable computer that adhere to the standards of system features, see "Technical Specifications" found in a Dell portable computer, the Dell Latitude XPi CD models include the following standard features: - MPEG software - System Overview 1-1 ory. Jacks for connecting external speakers, headphones, or a microphone •...
Chapter 1 System Overview The Dell® Latitude® XPi CD is attached to the system board. Memory can be increased up to 48 MB by installing combinations of this chapter. The computer ...video mem- The integrated video adapter is a lightweight, expandable portable computer that adhere to the standards of system features, see "Technical Specifications" found in a Dell portable computer, the Dell Latitude XPi CD models include the following standard features: - MPEG software - System Overview 1-1 ory. Jacks for connecting external speakers, headphones, or a microphone •...
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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 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.
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... beeps. • The second and final low-battery warning occurs when the main battery's charge has been depleted to show the battery is fully charged. 1-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The low-battery indicator turns on when the main battery begins charging and blinks to 3 percent of its fully charged condition. The...
... beeps. • The second and final low-battery warning occurs when the main battery's charge has been depleted to show the battery is fully charged. 1-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The low-battery indicator turns on when the main battery begins charging and blinks to 3 percent of its fully charged condition. The...
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... to indicate that the 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 Interrupt Assignments Table 1-1.
... to indicate that the 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 Interrupt Assignments Table 1-1.
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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 Table 1-2. Technical Specifications (Continued) Memory (Continued) Memory module type and capacities 8- unidirectional, bidirectional, EPP 1.9, or ECP Monitor one 15-hole connector PS...
... 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 Table 1-2. Technical Specifications (Continued) Memory (Continued) Memory module type and capacities 8- unidirectional, bidirectional, EPP 1.9, or ECP Monitor one 15-hole connector PS...
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... 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 Table 1-2.
... 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 Table 1-2.
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... 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
... 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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A defective battery is detected or the computer is not allowed to cool, the battery stops charging before it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual When the computer has cooled to room temperature, reconnect it to AC power and continue charging the battery. If the computer is ...
A defective battery is detected or the computer is not allowed to cool, the battery stops charging before it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual When the computer has cooled to room temperature, reconnect it to AC power and continue charging the battery. If the computer is ...
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...data being transferred to the next procedure, "Observing the Boot Routine." After all periph- These indicators light in Chapter 4 of the Dell diagnostics diskette. If either of the keyboard. Turn on the top of these indicators fail to light during the boot routine. Proceed to... starts? These messages can indicate problems or provide status information. Do these steps: 1. If a system error message displays, go to Table 3-2. 2-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Does the problem reoccur? 15. Turn on . Yes. If the computer emits a beep code, go to Table 3-1. No. Turn...
...data being transferred to the next procedure, "Observing the Boot Routine." After all periph- These indicators light in Chapter 4 of the Dell diagnostics diskette. If either of the keyboard. Turn on the top of these indicators fail to light during the boot routine. Proceed to... starts? These messages can indicate problems or provide status information. Do these steps: 1. If a system error message displays, go to Table 3-2. 2-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Does the problem reoccur? 15. Turn on . Yes. If the computer emits a beep code, go to Table 3-1. No. Turn...
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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 Table 3-1.
... 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 Table 3-1.
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... is writeprotected, operation cannot be missing from computer. System Setup contains incorrect settings. Computer cannot identify PC Card. PC Card software faulty or incorrectly installed. 3-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Diskette faulty or incorrectly inserted in System Setup does not match installed hard-disk drive, or hard-disk drive faulty. One or...
... is writeprotected, operation cannot be missing from computer. System Setup contains incorrect settings. Computer cannot identify PC Card. PC Card software faulty or incorrectly installed. 3-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Diskette faulty or incorrectly inserted in System Setup does not match installed hard-disk drive, or hard-disk drive faulty. One or...
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... conflicts with the operating system, an application program, or a utility For either keyboard, key may have been pressed while computer was booting. Faulty application program 3-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 3-2. For external keyboard or keypad, cable or connector loose or keyboard faulty. Installed memory module faulty or improperly seated. Memory address...
... conflicts with the operating system, an application program, or a utility For either keyboard, key may have been pressed while computer was booting. Faulty application program 3-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 3-2. For external keyboard or keypad, cable or connector loose or keyboard faulty. Installed memory module faulty or improperly seated. Memory address...
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... Video - Tests the video subsystem • Keyboard - Tests the keyboard subsystem • Mouse - System board faulty. Running the Dell Diagnostics The diagnostics contains tests that aid in protected mode Keyboard/mouse controller malfunctioning, or memory module(s) not responding. If needed, see ... or hard-disk drive. System board faulty. Reserve battery lost its charge. Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Time-of -day not set-please run the System Setup program. Shutdown failure Microprocessor unable to find...
... Video - Tests the video subsystem • Keyboard - Tests the keyboard subsystem • Mouse - System board faulty. Running the Dell Diagnostics The diagnostics contains tests that aid in protected mode Keyboard/mouse controller malfunctioning, or memory module(s) not responding. If needed, see ... or hard-disk drive. System board faulty. Reserve battery lost its charge. Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Time-of -day not set-please run the System Setup program. Shutdown failure Microprocessor unable to find...
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... it stops (about 3/16 of the following steps: 1. Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from the battery compartment. Slide the main battery assembly out. 4-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Recommended Tools Most of the procedures in this guide require the use of one or more of an inch). Remove the main...
... it stops (about 3/16 of the following steps: 1. Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from the battery compartment. Slide the main battery assembly out. 4-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Recommended Tools Most of the procedures in this guide require the use of one or more of an inch). Remove the main...
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.... Otherwise, hardware damage could result. Make sure that length screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. Also, a graphic for correct length. 4-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Match the actual screw to the graphic in parentheses next to check for that the screw is included in the illustration. Screw...
.... Otherwise, hardware damage could result. Make sure that length screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. Also, a graphic for correct length. 4-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Match the actual screw to the graphic in parentheses next to check for that the screw is included in the illustration. Screw...
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... 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 Manual Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies display assembly trackball assembly palmrest assembly CD-ROM EMI clip keyboard EMI clip left tilt-support foot...
... 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 Manual Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies display assembly trackball assembly palmrest assembly CD-ROM EMI clip keyboard EMI clip left tilt-support foot...
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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. 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 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-
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. 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 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-
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Remove any cables attached to prevent scratching the computer cover. 4-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Remove the hard-disk drive assembly. Palmrest Assembly Removal bottom case assembly Part or Assembly Name Palmrest assembly with sound Order Name ...
Remove any cables attached to prevent scratching the computer cover. 4-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Remove the hard-disk drive assembly. Palmrest Assembly Removal bottom case assembly Part or Assembly Name Palmrest assembly with sound Order Name ...
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CAUTION: Be careful not to bend the CD-ROM EMI clip. Ensure that the palmrest assembly is free from the bottom case assembly. 4-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Then push down , slightly forward of its original position, on top of the bottom case assembly. Set the palmrest assembly top side ...
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend the CD-ROM EMI clip. Ensure that the palmrest assembly is free from the bottom case assembly. 4-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Then push down , slightly forward of its original position, on top of the bottom case assembly. Set the palmrest assembly top side ...
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