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If the computer is running. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual NeoMagic 2160B video controller supporting all video features with a diskette drive or battery in the options bay, you must reboot after installing the CD-ROM ... diskette drive to the parallel connector on the I/O panel. • Universal Serial Bus (USB), which provides a single connection point for system and PCI controller on Inspiron 3000 M166ST, M200ST, M233ST, M233XT, and M266XT. phones, and headphones. • Two new diagnostics tests (infrared and audio). • An options bay that lets users ...
If the computer is running. 1-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual NeoMagic 2160B video controller supporting all video features with a diskette drive or battery in the options bay, you must reboot after installing the CD-ROM ... diskette drive to the parallel connector on the I/O panel. • Universal Serial Bus (USB), which provides a single connection point for system and PCI controller on Inspiron 3000 M166ST, M200ST, M233ST, M233XT, and M266XT. phones, and headphones. • Two new diagnostics tests (infrared and audio). • An options bay that lets users ...
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... Indicator This indicator blinks when data is active. Status Display . Press again to or from the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or hard-disk drive. 1-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Suspend Mode When all indicators are present and appear in sequence, the computer is in suspend mode. Status Display Panel The status display panel is...
... Indicator This indicator blinks when data is active. Status Display . Press again to or from the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or hard-disk drive. 1-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Suspend Mode When all indicators are present and appear in sequence, the computer is in suspend mode. Status Display Panel The status display panel is...
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... hot. If none of the charge-level indicator lights are about 5 minutes of battery life remaining. • An indicator with bars on the left . 1-6 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual dicator means the battery is almost completely discharged. There is connected to start charging. dicator and one bar on the right side of the icon...
... hot. If none of the charge-level indicator lights are about 5 minutes of battery life remaining. • An indicator with bars on the left . 1-6 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual dicator means the battery is almost completely discharged. There is connected to start charging. dicator and one bar on the right side of the icon...
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If you connect or remove devices while the computer is in the Power Menu of the microprocessor IRQ15 Reserved 1-8 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual When the battery is full IRQ13 Used by the math coprocessor on the French keyboard) or set the Suspend Time-Out option in save-to -...
If you connect or remove devices while the computer is in the Power Menu of the microprocessor IRQ15 Reserved 1-8 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual When the battery is full IRQ13 Used by the math coprocessor on the French keyboard) or set the Suspend Time-Out option in save-to -...
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... connector; 16,550-compatible UART, 16-byte buffer Parallel one IrDA 1.1-compliant port Expansion connector 240 pins Audio microphone; line-in one 4-pin connector 1-10 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual
... connector; 16,550-compatible UART, 16-byte buffer Parallel one IrDA 1.1-compliant port Expansion connector 240 pins Audio microphone; line-in one 4-pin connector 1-10 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual
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... 19.1 mm (0.75 inch) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Touch Pad Interface PS/2-compatible X/Y position resolutions (graphics table mode) 20 points/mm (500 points/inch) 1-12 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Table 1-2.
... 19.1 mm (0.75 inch) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Touch Pad Interface PS/2-compatible X/Y position resolutions (graphics table mode) 20 points/mm (500 points/inch) 1-12 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Table 1-2.
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... mm (11.93 inches) Depth 234 mm (9.21 inches) Weight2 3.1 kg (6.8 lb) 2 Includes hard-disk drive, diskette drive, battery, and two PC Card blanks. 1-14 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Table 1-2.
... mm (11.93 inches) Depth 234 mm (9.21 inches) Weight2 3.1 kg (6.8 lb) 2 Includes hard-disk drive, diskette drive, battery, and two PC Card blanks. 1-14 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Table 1-2.
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... from the main board, verify that they are free of any obvious physical damage. 4. The AC adapter's LED should be on the computer's I/O panel. 2-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual The AC adapter and cables are free of any obvious physical damage, and then reinsert the card(s) into the PC card slot. 8. The AC adapter...
... from the main board, verify that they are free of any obvious physical damage. 4. The AC adapter's LED should be on the computer's I/O panel. 2-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual The AC adapter and cables are free of any obvious physical damage, and then reinsert the card(s) into the PC card slot. 8. The AC adapter...
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..., and/or DMA channels. If a system error message is displayed, refer to Table 3-2. • Beep codes A beep code is not caused by faulty devices. 2-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual No. Because different devices can indicate problems or provide status information. Yes. No. Does the Diagnostics Menu appear on the display? Insert another copy of...
..., and/or DMA channels. If a system error message is displayed, refer to Table 3-2. • Beep codes A beep code is not caused by faulty devices. 2-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual No. Because different devices can indicate problems or provide status information. Yes. No. Does the Diagnostics Menu appear on the display? Insert another copy of...
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... failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory not configured properly or failed at memory address nnnn. Faulty or improperly seated memory module. Faulty main board. 3-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual POST Beep Codes Error Probable Causes Memory module not being properly identified or used Faulty memory module or faulty main board ROM BIOS checksum failure...
... failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory not configured properly or failed at memory address nnnn. Faulty or improperly seated memory module. Faulty main board. 3-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual POST Beep Codes Error Probable Causes Memory module not being properly identified or used Faulty memory module or faulty main board ROM BIOS checksum failure...
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...board malfunctioning. The Dell Diagnostics contains tests that changes data stored in troubleshooting the computer. Tests the primary functions of the diagnostics diskette when servicing a user's computer....Dell recommends that users make several copies of this diskette to the original diagnostics diskette, always use a backup copy of the main board • Video - System battery is always available. Tests the video subsystem • Keyboard - System timer error Timer circuit on main Faulty main board. Tests the keyboard subsystem 3-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual...
...board malfunctioning. The Dell Diagnostics contains tests that changes data stored in troubleshooting the computer. Tests the primary functions of the diagnostics diskette when servicing a user's computer....Dell recommends that users make several copies of this diskette to the original diagnostics diskette, always use a backup copy of the main board • Video - System battery is always available. Tests the video subsystem • Keyboard - System timer error Timer circuit on main Faulty main board. Tests the keyboard subsystem 3-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual...
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... correct length screw be used when reinstalling a screw. Before installing a screw, match the screw to the screw length graphics provided to check for correct length. 4-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual B1 (screw B1 is provided in illustrations. • Small scribe (or Delrin [plastic] screwdriver) • Nut drivers (4 mm and 5 mm) Screw Identification and Tightening...
... correct length screw be used when reinstalling a screw. Before installing a screw, match the screw to the screw length graphics provided to check for correct length. 4-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual B1 (screw B1 is provided in illustrations. • Small scribe (or Delrin [plastic] screwdriver) • Nut drivers (4 mm and 5 mm) Screw Identification and Tightening...
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Slide the latch toward the back of the compartment. 4-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Then slide the battery out of the computer (the latch does not move all the way to a port replicator, remove the computer from the battery ...
Slide the latch toward the back of the compartment. 4-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Then slide the battery out of the computer (the latch does not move all the way to a port replicator, remove the computer from the battery ...
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... screws. Pull the hard-disk drive straight out of the blanks provided with the computer to static electricity by storing it in a harddisk drive case. 4-6 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual NOTES: The first time you are removing a type III card, press the bottom eject button twice. To remove a PC Card from the slot. The...
... screws. Pull the hard-disk drive straight out of the blanks provided with the computer to static electricity by storing it in a harddisk drive case. 4-6 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual NOTES: The first time you are removing a type III card, press the bottom eject button twice. To remove a PC Card from the slot. The...
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... with a diskette drive or secondary battery in the options bay, you must reboot after installing the CD-ROM or DVDROM drive in the options bay. 4-8 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual latch lock (unlocked position) options bay bottom of computer latch back of the computer; 10. Diskette Drive, Secondary Battery, CD-ROM Drive, or DVD...
... with a diskette drive or secondary battery in the options bay, you must reboot after installing the CD-ROM or DVDROM drive in the options bay. 4-8 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual latch lock (unlocked position) options bay bottom of computer latch back of the computer; 10. Diskette Drive, Secondary Battery, CD-ROM Drive, or DVD...
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Exploded View-Computer 4-10 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Exploded Views of Components and Assemblies latch LCD panel assembly heat sink keyboard connector cover hard-disk drive base assembly hinge covers (2) diskette drive, secondary battery, CD-ROM drive, or DVD-ROM drive main battery Figure 4-11.
Exploded View-Computer 4-10 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Exploded Views of Components and Assemblies latch LCD panel assembly heat sink keyboard connector cover hard-disk drive base assembly hinge covers (2) diskette drive, secondary battery, CD-ROM drive, or DVD-ROM drive main battery Figure 4-11.
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Exploded View-13.3-Inch LCD Assembly 4-12 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Figure 4-13. front bezel LCD panel LCD panel cable harness (captured by the bracket) LCD-to-inverter cable EPE foam hinges (2) latch back cover inverter board cable inverter board bracket NOTE: The inverter board is installed with the component side down, next to the back cover.
Exploded View-13.3-Inch LCD Assembly 4-12 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Figure 4-13. front bezel LCD panel LCD panel cable harness (captured by the bracket) LCD-to-inverter cable EPE foam hinges (2) latch back cover inverter board cable inverter board bracket NOTE: The inverter board is installed with the component side down, next to the back cover.