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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ... 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 ...
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 ... 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 ...
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... 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... 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 vii
... 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... 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 vii
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Index Figures Figure 1-1. Computer Orientation 4-1 Figure 4-2. Exploded View-Computer 4-6 Figure 4-6. Memory Compartment Cover Removal 4-8 Figure 4-8. Display Assembly Bezel Removal 4-20 Figure 4-16. Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly Removal 4-31 Figure 4-24. I /O Bracket Clips 4-40 Figure 4-29. 3.1-V Power Supply Board Removal 4-41 Figure 4-30. Audio Board Removal 4-44 viii Front ...
Index Figures Figure 1-1. Computer Orientation 4-1 Figure 4-2. Exploded View-Computer 4-6 Figure 4-6. Memory Compartment Cover Removal 4-8 Figure 4-8. Display Assembly Bezel Removal 4-20 Figure 4-16. Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly Removal 4-31 Figure 4-24. I /O Bracket Clips 4-40 Figure 4-29. 3.1-V Power Supply Board Removal 4-41 Figure 4-30. Audio Board Removal 4-44 viii Front ...
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... attached to the system board. ory. Memory can be increased up 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 - For a complete list of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). and 16-MB fast-page... features and technical specifications of integrated video mem- SoundBlasterPro-compatible voice and music functions - The computer supports type I, type II, or type III cards (in CD-ROM drive -
... attached to the system board. ory. Memory can be increased up 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 - For a complete list of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). and 16-MB fast-page... features and technical specifications of integrated video mem- SoundBlasterPro-compatible voice and music functions - The computer supports type I, type II, or type III cards (in CD-ROM drive -
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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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Back View of the Notebook Computer Indicator Panel LCD panel Legend power/suspend indicator diskette-drive access indicator hard-disk/CD-ROM drive access indicator PC Card access indicator low-battery indicator charging indicator Figure 1-3. Indicator Panel Num Lock indicator Caps Lock indicator Scroll Lock indicator System Overview 1-3 indicator panel hard-disk drive I/O panel infrared port Advanced Port Replicator connector DC power input connector security cable slot audio jacks (3) speaker PC Card slot power switch tilt-support foot Figure 1-2.
Back View of the Notebook Computer Indicator Panel LCD panel Legend power/suspend indicator diskette-drive access indicator hard-disk/CD-ROM drive access indicator PC Card access indicator low-battery indicator charging indicator Figure 1-3. Indicator Panel Num Lock indicator Caps Lock indicator Scroll Lock indicator System Overview 1-3 indicator panel hard-disk drive I/O panel infrared port Advanced Port Replicator connector DC power input connector security cable slot audio jacks (3) speaker PC Card slot power switch tilt-support foot Figure 1-2.
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... display assembly's indicator panel and three on when the main battery begins charging and blinks to show the battery is fully charged. 1-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The indicator lights when data is being transferred to -disk operation automatically before shutting down. The indicator turns on the keyboard ...suspend-to or from the diskette drive. 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 speaker beeps twice every 1 to indicate that follow...
... display assembly's indicator panel and three on when the main battery begins charging and blinks to show the battery is fully charged. 1-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The indicator lights when data is being transferred to -disk operation automatically before shutting down. The indicator turns on the keyboard ...suspend-to or from the diskette drive. 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 speaker beeps twice every 1 to indicate that follow...
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... of the integrated trackball or external PS/2 mouse is attached, sliding the power button has no external monitor is full IRQ13 Reserved for the CD-ROM drive 1-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Interrupt Assignments Table 1-1. Interrupt Assignments IRQ Line Used/Available IRQ0 Generated by the system timer IRQ1 Generated by the keyboard controller to...
... of the integrated trackball or external PS/2 mouse is attached, sliding the power button has no external monitor is full IRQ13 Reserved for the CD-ROM drive 1-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Interrupt Assignments Table 1-1. Interrupt Assignments IRQ Line Used/Available IRQ0 Generated by the system timer IRQ1 Generated by the keyboard controller to...
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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/2 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 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/2 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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... (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...
... (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...
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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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The computer is too warm; If the computer does not turn on, press to return from AC power and move it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Then slide the power button to turn off the computer. • All indicators remain off the computer. • Low-battery indicator is on ...
The computer is too warm; If the computer does not turn on, press to return from AC power and move it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Then slide the power button to turn off the computer. • All indicators remain off the computer. • Low-battery indicator is on ...
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...is normal and is running , observe the computer for any attached peripherals. 2. No further steps are necessary. Dell recommends that indicates an error condition. After all periph- A beep code is running , observe the computer ...a diagnostics diskette and, while the boot routine is a series of beeps that users make copies of the Dell diagnostics diskette. These messages can indicate problems or provide status information. To observe the boot routine, follow these... go to Table 3-1. If a system error message displays, go to Table 3-2. 2-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
...is normal and is running , observe the computer for any attached peripherals. 2. No further steps are necessary. Dell recommends that indicates an error condition. After all periph- A beep code is running , observe the computer ...a diagnostics diskette and, while the boot routine is a series of beeps that users make copies of the Dell diagnostics diskette. These messages can indicate problems or provide status information. To observe the boot routine, follow these... go to Table 3-1. If a system error message displays, go to Table 3-2. 2-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
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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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... settings. One or more DIMMs faulty or improperly seated. Diskette faulty or incorrectly inserted in the diskette drive. PC Card software faulty or incorrectly installed. 3-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 3-2.
... settings. One or more DIMMs faulty or improperly seated. Diskette faulty or incorrectly inserted in the diskette drive. PC Card software faulty or incorrectly installed. 3-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 3-2.
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.... Computer cannot identify hard-disk drive type. Operating system unable to commands from the computer. Table 3-2. System board faulty. Reserve battery weak or depleted. The CD-ROM drive does not respond to carry out the command. Computer needs rebooting. please run System Setup program Keyboard controller failure Keyboard clock line failure...
.... Computer cannot identify hard-disk drive type. Operating system unable to commands from the computer. Table 3-2. System board faulty. Reserve battery weak or depleted. The CD-ROM drive does not respond to carry out the command. Computer needs rebooting. please run System Setup program Keyboard controller failure Keyboard clock line failure...
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... value Memory allocation error Memory control logic not operating properly. For external keyboard or keypad, cable or connector loose or keyboard faulty. 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...
... value Memory allocation error Memory control logic not operating properly. For external keyboard or keypad, cable or connector loose or keyboard faulty. 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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.... Main battery needs recharging. Tests the video subsystem • Keyboard - Tests the diskette drive subsystem • Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) - Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 3-2. Shutdown failure Microprocessor unable to find specific track on system counter 2 failed board malfunctioning. Tests the main memory • System Set...
.... Main battery needs recharging. Tests the video subsystem • Keyboard - Tests the diskette drive subsystem • Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) - Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 3-2. Shutdown failure Microprocessor unable to find specific track on system counter 2 failed board malfunctioning. Tests the main memory • System Set...