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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 Initial ...
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 Initial ...
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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-...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 Assembly ...
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-...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 Assembly ...
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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 ...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 ...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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... Retaining Screws 4-11 Figure 4-11. Computer Orientation 4-1 Figure 4-2. Exploded View-Computer 4-6 Figure 4-6. Palmrest Assembly Removal 4-10 Figure 4-10. Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal 4-7 Figure 4-7. Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly Removal 4-31 Figure 4-24. Tilt-Support Foot Removal 4-16 Figure 4-14. LCD Inverter Board Removal 4-24 Figure 4-19. Screw Identification 4-4 Figure 4-4. I /O Bracket Clips...
... Retaining Screws 4-11 Figure 4-11. Computer Orientation 4-1 Figure 4-2. Exploded View-Computer 4-6 Figure 4-6. Palmrest Assembly Removal 4-10 Figure 4-10. Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal 4-7 Figure 4-7. Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly Removal 4-31 Figure 4-24. Tilt-Support Foot Removal 4-16 Figure 4-14. LCD Inverter Board Removal 4-24 Figure 4-19. Screw Identification 4-4 Figure 4-4. I /O Bracket Clips...
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Chapter 1 System Overview The Dell® Latitude® XPi CD is attached to the system board. ory. Hardware wavetable support - A built-in any combination). The computer supports type I, type II, or type III cards (in CD-ROM drive - and 16-MB fast-page memory modules in the two.... • Keyboard with 1.1 MB of 8- Memory can be increased up to the standard features found later in a Dell portable computer, the Dell Latitude XPi CD models include the following standard features: - MPEG software - System Features In addition to 48 MB by installing combinations of ...
Chapter 1 System Overview The Dell® Latitude® XPi CD is attached to the system board. ory. Hardware wavetable support - A built-in any combination). The computer supports type I, type II, or type III cards (in CD-ROM drive - and 16-MB fast-page memory modules in the two.... • Keyboard with 1.1 MB of 8- Memory can be increased up to the standard features found later in a Dell portable computer, the Dell Latitude XPi CD models include the following standard features: - MPEG software - System Features In addition to 48 MB by installing combinations of ...
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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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...visible through an aperture on the outside of the display assembly when the display is a green LED. Hard-Disk/CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator The hard-disk/CD-ROM drive access indicator is fully closed. The low-battery indicator turns on the keyboard assembly. Charging Indicator The charging .... After the computer is turned 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 used in conjunction with the speaker to indicate either of the following low-battery conditions:...
...visible through an aperture on the outside of the display assembly when the display is a green LED. Hard-Disk/CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator The hard-disk/CD-ROM drive access indicator is fully closed. The low-battery indicator turns on the keyboard assembly. Charging Indicator The charging .... After the computer is turned 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 used in conjunction with the speaker to indicate either of the following low-battery conditions:...
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... in suspend-to-disk mode, sliding the power button causes the computer to indicate that the output buffer of the microprocessor IRQ15 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...
... in suspend-to-disk mode, sliding the power button causes the computer to indicate that the output buffer of the microprocessor IRQ15 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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....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 10... 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 10... 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 mode...
... (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 mode...
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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 mm (...) 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 mm (...) 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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... to commands from computer. System Setup contains invalid settings. System board faulty. Table 3-2. Installed hard-disk drive not compatible with computer. Computer needs rebooting. The CD-ROM drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Hard-disk drive or controller not responding to carry out the command. System Error Messages (Continued...
... to commands from computer. System Setup contains invalid settings. System board faulty. Table 3-2. Installed hard-disk drive not compatible with computer. Computer needs rebooting. The CD-ROM drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Hard-disk drive or controller not responding to carry out the command. System Error Messages (Continued...
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Unexpected interrupt in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual reset. Battery is critically low. System board faulty. System board faulty. The diagnostics diskette contains the following test groups:...computer. Warning! Main battery needs recharging. Tests the main memory • System Set - Tests the IDE hard-disk drive subsystem • IDE CD-ROM Drives - Main battery has lost its charge. Reserve battery lost its charge. Tests the diskette drive subsystem • Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI...
Unexpected interrupt in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual reset. Battery is critically low. System board faulty. System board faulty. The diagnostics diskette contains the following test groups:...computer. Warning! Main battery needs recharging. Tests the main memory • System Set - Tests the IDE hard-disk drive subsystem • IDE CD-ROM Drives - Main battery has lost its charge. Reserve battery lost its charge. Tests the diskette drive subsystem • Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI...
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... 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 keyboard PC Card superpart assembly dust cover for the Advanced...
... 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 keyboard PC Card superpart assembly dust cover for the Advanced...
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.... Disconnect any installed PC Card(s). 2. display assembly keyboard palmrest assembly trackball assembly trackball cable connector JTB CD-ROM EMI clip connector JKB1 connector JKB2 Figure 4-9. Remove any cables attached to prevent scratching the computer cover. 4-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual CAUTION: Make sure the work surface is clean to the audio ports. 3. Palmrest Assembly...
.... Disconnect any installed PC Card(s). 2. display assembly keyboard palmrest assembly trackball assembly trackball cable connector JTB CD-ROM EMI clip connector JKB1 connector JKB2 Figure 4-9. Remove any cables attached to prevent scratching the computer cover. 4-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual CAUTION: Make sure the work surface is clean to the audio ports. 3. Palmrest Assembly...
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... surface, and reinstall retaining screws A1, A2, and A3 (see Figure 4-10). Ensure that the palmrest assembly is free from the bottom case assembly. 4-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual To reseat the palmrest assembly on the bottom case assembly, set the palmrest assembly down, slightly forward of its original position, on top... of the mounting tabs are fully engaged. Then push down on all of the bottom case assembly. CAUTION: Be careful not to bend the CD-ROM EMI clip.
... surface, and reinstall retaining screws A1, A2, and A3 (see Figure 4-10). Ensure that the palmrest assembly is free from the bottom case assembly. 4-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual To reseat the palmrest assembly on the bottom case assembly, set the palmrest assembly down, slightly forward of its original position, on top... of the mounting tabs are fully engaged. Then push down on all of the bottom case assembly. CAUTION: Be careful not to bend the CD-ROM EMI clip.
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Bottom Case Assembly The bottom case assembly consists of the following: • Diskette/CD-ROM assembly • Deck-buoy • Superpart assembly • System board • 3.1-V power supply board • I/O-panel dust cover • Dust cover for the Advanced Port Replicator • Audio board Removing and Replacing Parts 4-29
Bottom Case Assembly The bottom case assembly consists of the following: • Diskette/CD-ROM assembly • Deck-buoy • Superpart assembly • System board • 3.1-V power supply board • I/O-panel dust cover • Dust cover for the Advanced Port Replicator • Audio board Removing and Replacing Parts 4-29
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... Part or Assembly Name Diskette drive assembly CD-ROM drive assembly Order Name SVC,ASSY,FD,LXPiCD SVC,ASSY,CDROM,LXPiCD To remove the diskette/CD-ROM drive assembly, follow these steps: 1. Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly connector JCDROM connector JFLOP CD-ROM flex cable D3 (2 mm) D9 (2... mm) D1 (4 mm) D4 (2 mm) plastic flip lock CD-ROM drive diskette drive D2 (4 mm) 4 mm ...
... Part or Assembly Name Diskette drive assembly CD-ROM drive assembly Order Name SVC,ASSY,FD,LXPiCD SVC,ASSY,CDROM,LXPiCD To remove the diskette/CD-ROM drive assembly, follow these steps: 1. Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly connector JCDROM connector JFLOP CD-ROM flex cable D3 (2 mm) D9 (2... mm) D1 (4 mm) D4 (2 mm) plastic flip lock CD-ROM drive diskette drive D2 (4 mm) 4 mm ...
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...case assembly, beginning with its forward edge, so that holds the CD-ROM to the system board. When replacing the drive assembly, first connect the two drive interface cables to the diskette drive. 4-32 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Do not bend either the drives or the bracket. Lift... the drive assembly out of the bottom case assembly. CAUTION: Use care when handling the diskette/CD-ROM drive; Make sure the diskette drive assembly is...
...case assembly, beginning with its forward edge, so that holds the CD-ROM to the system board. When replacing the drive assembly, first connect the two drive interface cables to the diskette drive. 4-32 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Do not bend either the drives or the bracket. Lift... the drive assembly out of the bottom case assembly. CAUTION: Use care when handling the diskette/CD-ROM drive; Make sure the diskette drive assembly is...