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... to refer to change without notice. © 1994-1996 Dell Computer Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and MS-DOS are registered ...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; October 1996 P/N 30269 Information in this manual is strictly ...
... to refer to change without notice. © 1994-1996 Dell Computer Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and MS-DOS are registered ...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; October 1996 P/N 30269 Information in this manual is strictly ...
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...provides helpful information about system setup and operations. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Throughout this manual, Dell provides the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide for troubleshooting procedures and instructions on using the Dell diagnostics to test portable computers, and the online System User's Guide for how to...: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to information provided in this manual, there may be blocks of data and provides instructions for information about using this manual to service Dell portable computers is a basic knowledge of IBM®-compatible PCs and...
...provides helpful information about system setup and operations. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Throughout this manual, Dell provides the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide for troubleshooting procedures and instructions on using the Dell diagnostics to test portable computers, and the online System User's Guide for how to...: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to information provided in this manual, there may be blocks of data and provides instructions for information about using this manual to service Dell portable computers is a basic knowledge of IBM®-compatible PCs and...
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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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... been depleted to 8 percent of the indicators. Diskette-Drive Access Indicator The diskette-drive access indicator is a green LED. This indicator 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 2 seconds for 15 seconds; then the system does a suspend...
... been depleted to 8 percent of the indicators. Diskette-Drive Access Indicator The diskette-drive access indicator is a green LED. This indicator 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 2 seconds for 15 seconds; then the system does a suspend...
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..., sliding the power button causes the computer to indicate that the drive requires the attention of the microprocessor IRQ15 Reserved for the CD-ROM drive 1-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
..., sliding the power button causes the computer to indicate that the drive requires the attention of the microprocessor IRQ15 Reserved for the CD-ROM drive 1-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
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... 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 25...
... 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 25...
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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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...the appropriate user documentation for troubleshooting the computer. Chapter 2 Initial Procedures This chapter describes initial procedures that you perform these steps: 1. Dell recommends that can often reveal the source of a problem or indicate the correct starting point for a description of the correct procedure. ...a user who has a computer problem, ask the user to the next section, "Visual Inspection." See "Maintaining Your Computer" in this manual. Ask the user to try to back up any attached peripherals, including making an error, such as typing an incorrect key combination or ...
...the appropriate user documentation for troubleshooting the computer. Chapter 2 Initial Procedures This chapter describes initial procedures that you perform these steps: 1. Dell recommends that can often reveal the source of a problem or indicate the correct starting point for a description of the correct procedure. ...a user who has a computer problem, ask the user to the next section, "Visual Inspection." See "Maintaining Your Computer" in this manual. Ask the user to try to back up any attached peripherals, including making an error, such as typing an incorrect key combination or ...
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... adapter's DC power cable is free of any obvious physical damage. 4. When the computer has cooled to room temperature, reconnect it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual components, as instructed in suspend-to-disk mode. 3. Turn off the computer, taking the actions listed for that condition: • Power/suspend indicator is...
... adapter's DC power cable is free of any obvious physical damage. 4. When the computer has cooled to room temperature, reconnect it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual components, as instructed in suspend-to-disk mode. 3. Turn off the computer, taking the actions listed for that condition: • Power/suspend indicator is...
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... code. • System error messages - No. If the computer emits a beep code, go to Table 3-1. Dell recommends that indicates an error condition. Proceed to step 4. If a system error message displays, go to Table 3-2. 2-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual erals and then the computer. 3. NOTE: The computer beeps once during the boot routine, troubleshoot the...: 1. While the boot routine is a series of beeps that users make copies of the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. These indicators light in Chapter 4 of the Dell diagnostics diskette.
... code. • System error messages - No. If the computer emits a beep code, go to Table 3-1. Dell recommends that indicates an error condition. Proceed to step 4. If a system error message displays, go to Table 3-2. 2-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual erals and then the computer. 3. NOTE: The computer beeps once during the boot routine, troubleshoot the...: 1. While the boot routine is a series of beeps that users make copies of the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. These indicators light in Chapter 4 of the Dell diagnostics diskette.
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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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... failed Diskette writeprotected Drive not ready Error reading PCMCIA card Diskette subsystem failed to respond to initialize. PC Card software faulty or incorrectly installed. 3-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Diskette drive faulty. PC Card faulty, improperly seated, or improperly configured. System Error Messages (Continued) Message Definition Probable Causes Decreasing available memory Informational message...
... failed Diskette writeprotected Drive not ready Error reading PCMCIA card Diskette subsystem failed to respond to initialize. PC Card software faulty or incorrectly installed. 3-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Diskette drive faulty. PC Card faulty, improperly seated, or improperly configured. System Error Messages (Continued) Message Definition Probable Causes Decreasing available memory Informational message...
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... improperly seated. 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 external keyboard or keypad, cable or connector loose or keyboard faulty. The software in keyboard, keyboard faulty. For built-in use conflicts with...
... improperly seated. 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 external keyboard or keypad, cable or connector loose or keyboard faulty. The software in keyboard, keyboard faulty. For built-in use conflicts with...
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... clock stopped Time-of -day System clock stopped. Unexpected interrupt in RTC does not match system clock. 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 the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. Tests the video subsystem • Keyboard - Warning! If needed, see...
... clock stopped Time-of -day System clock stopped. Unexpected interrupt in RTC does not match system clock. 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 the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. Tests the video subsystem • Keyboard - Warning! If needed, see...
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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 work on the computer, perform the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Jeweler's screwdriver set • Number 1 magnetized Phillips-...
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 work on the computer, perform the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Jeweler's screwdriver set • Number 1 magnetized Phillips-...
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... in the illustration to the screw's label. Make sure that the correct length screw be used when reinstalling a screw. Also, a graphic for correct length. 4-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Match the actual screw to the graphic in the illustration. Screw Identification 35 mm match length here CAUTION: It is essential that the screw...
... in the illustration to the screw's label. Make sure that the correct length screw be used when reinstalling a screw. Also, a graphic for correct length. 4-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Match the actual screw to the graphic in the illustration. Screw Identification 35 mm match length here CAUTION: It is essential that the 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
... 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
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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. 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 Disconnect any installed PC Card(s). 2. Palmrest Assembly The palmrest assembly consists of the trackball and the keyboard. Palmrest Assembly Removal bottom case assembly Part or ...
Remove any cables attached to prevent scratching the computer cover. 4-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Disconnect any installed PC Card(s). 2. Palmrest Assembly The palmrest assembly consists of the trackball and the keyboard. Palmrest Assembly Removal bottom case assembly Part or ...