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...Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. August 1998 P/N 54724 Rev. A02 Reproduction in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. IBM is a trademark of Dell Computer ...used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 1994-1998 Dell Computer Corporation. Information in this manual is subject to either ...
...Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. August 1998 P/N 54724 Rev. A02 Reproduction in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. IBM is a trademark of Dell Computer ...used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 1994-1998 Dell Computer Corporation. Information in this manual is subject to either ...
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... or in IBM-compatible PC troubleshooting techniques. viii In addition to information provided in this manual, there may be blocks of IBM®-compatible PCs and prior training in italic type. Throughout this manual and the User's Guide that came with the system, Dell provides the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for using this...
... or in IBM-compatible PC troubleshooting techniques. viii In addition to information provided in this manual, there may be blocks of IBM®-compatible PCs and prior training in italic type. Throughout this manual and the User's Guide that came with the system, Dell provides the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for using this...
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... in this chapter. A BIOS that supports stand-alone and hub devices. Hardware and software support for the Dell Latitude C/Port Advanced Port Replicator (APR) and Latitude C/Dock Expansion Station. An infrared port compatible with two connectors that can be upgraded by diskette if required.... (2) modular bay display latch indicator panel cooling-fan air intake AC adapter connector audio jacks (3) speakers (2) 1-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Automatic thermal management that help you conserve battery power. Two power management modessuspend mode (or standby mode in...
... in this chapter. A BIOS that supports stand-alone and hub devices. Hardware and software support for the Dell Latitude C/Port Advanced Port Replicator (APR) and Latitude C/Dock Expansion Station. An infrared port compatible with two connectors that can be upgraded by diskette if required.... (2) modular bay display latch indicator panel cooling-fan air intake AC adapter connector audio jacks (3) speakers (2) 1-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Automatic thermal management that help you conserve battery power. Two power management modessuspend mode (or standby mode in...
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... power indicator is off . The drive activity indicator is a green LED. The indicator lights up constantly to keep the battery at full capacity. 1-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual The battery indicator displays the following subsections describe the functions of these indicators. The power indicator is a green LED. power indicator drive activity indicator...
... power indicator is off . The drive activity indicator is a green LED. The indicator lights up constantly to keep the battery at full capacity. 1-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual The battery indicator displays the following subsections describe the functions of these indicators. The power indicator is a green LED. power indicator drive activity indicator...
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... Available for use by the internal coprocessor Generated by the hard-disk drive to indicate that the diskette drive requires the attention of the microprocessor 1-6 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
... Available for use by the internal coprocessor Generated by the hard-disk drive to indicate that the diskette drive requires the attention of the microprocessor 1-6 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
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The Microsoft Windows NT ® 4.0 operating system does not support zoom video. 2 The Latitude CP and CPi do not support memory modules from previous models of Dell portable computers, such as the Latitude XP, XPi, XPi CD, and LM. 1-8 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual supports type III cards only in the lower connector)1 Cards supported 3.3-V and 5-V cards...
The Microsoft Windows NT ® 4.0 operating system does not support zoom video. 2 The Latitude CP and CPi do not support memory modules from previous models of Dell portable computers, such as the Latitude XP, XPi, XPi CD, and LM. 1-8 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual supports type III cards only in the lower connector)1 Cards supported 3.3-V and 5-V cards...
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...pitch 0.31 mm Power consumption: Panel (typical 0.7 W Backlight 1.6 or 2.4 W Controls brightness can be controlled with key combinations, the Display window in the Dell Control Center, or the System Setup program Type active-matrix color (TFT) Dimensions (active area): Height 202.8 mm (7.98 inches) Width 270.3 mm (10...Dot pitch 0.26 mm Power consumption: Panel (typical 1.7 W Backlight 2.6 W Controls brightness can be controlled with key combinations, the Display window in the Dell Control Center, or the System Setup program 1-10 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
...pitch 0.31 mm Power consumption: Panel (typical 0.7 W Backlight 1.6 or 2.4 W Controls brightness can be controlled with key combinations, the Display window in the Dell Control Center, or the System Setup program Type active-matrix color (TFT) Dimensions (active area): Height 202.8 mm (7.98 inches) Width 270.3 mm (10...Dot pitch 0.26 mm Power consumption: Panel (typical 1.7 W Backlight 2.6 W Controls brightness can be controlled with key combinations, the Display window in the Dell Control Center, or the System Setup program 1-10 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
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...;F) 3 Battery performance features such as charge time and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and battery are used. 1-12 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
...;F) 3 Battery performance features such as charge time and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and battery are used. 1-12 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
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... more or less, depending on its configuration. 7 Measured with a hard-disk drive, a battery in the battery bay, a diskette drive in head-parked position. 1-14 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Height 38.6 mm (1.52 inches) Width 306.0 mm (12.05 inches) Depth 241.0 mm (9.49 inches) Weight6 2.6 kg (5.8 lb) Temperature: Operating 0° to...
... more or less, depending on its configuration. 7 Measured with a hard-disk drive, a battery in the battery bay, a diskette drive in head-parked position. 1-14 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Height 38.6 mm (1.52 inches) Width 306.0 mm (12.05 inches) Depth 241.0 mm (9.49 inches) Weight6 2.6 kg (5.8 lb) Temperature: Operating 0° to...
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... procedures, see Chapter 4, "Removing and Replacing Parts." Press the power button for the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system) or suspend-to -disk mode. 2-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Press the power button for 4 seconds to turn off or in suspend (or standby, for 4 seconds to turn off or in suspend-to -disk...
... procedures, see Chapter 4, "Removing and Replacing Parts." Press the power button for the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system) or suspend-to -disk mode. 2-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Press the power button for 4 seconds to turn off or in suspend (or standby, for 4 seconds to turn off or in suspend-to -disk...
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...You Start Testing" in the documentation for any indications of problems. NOTE: To prevent possible damage to the original Dell Diagnostics Diskette, Dell recommends that secure the connectors at each end of obvious physical damage. Proceed to the appropriate port connector on the...screws that users make copies of obvious physical damage. The monitor's controls are free of the Dell Latitude CP Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. 2-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual The mouse is properly attached to ensure a firm connection. No further steps are secure enough ...
...You Start Testing" in the documentation for any indications of problems. NOTE: To prevent possible damage to the original Dell Diagnostics Diskette, Dell recommends that secure the connectors at each end of obvious physical damage. Proceed to the appropriate port connector on the...screws that users make copies of obvious physical damage. The monitor's controls are free of the Dell Latitude CP Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. 2-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual The mouse is properly attached to ensure a firm connection. No further steps are secure enough ...
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... computer may be allocated during installation of the computer to the proper troubleshooting steps for determining the source of the problem, call Dell for technical assistance. Resource conflicts can result in this chapter reveals the source of the problem or leads to operate at all ... computer operation or failure of the devices. For instructions, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting Your Computer," in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. 2-6 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Because devices may require dedicated memory spaces, interrupt levels, or DMA channels, all .
... computer may be allocated during installation of the computer to the proper troubleshooting steps for determining the source of the problem, call Dell for technical assistance. Resource conflicts can result in this chapter reveals the source of the problem or leads to operate at all ... computer operation or failure of the devices. For instructions, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting Your Computer," in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. 2-6 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Because devices may require dedicated memory spaces, interrupt levels, or DMA channels, all .
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... board faulty Display initialization failure Display retrace test failure No timer tick System board faulty Shutdown failure Gate A20 failure Unexpected interrupt in protected mode 3-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual system board faulty BIOS corrupted;
... board faulty Display initialization failure Display retrace test failure No timer tick System board faulty Shutdown failure Gate A20 failure Unexpected interrupt in protected mode 3-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual system board faulty BIOS corrupted;
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abnormal discharge; battery indicator 3-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual In the event of a battery failure, the battery indicator displays indicator codes that identify the severity of the problem. critical discharge Turn off the computer and let the battery and computer cool to room temperature. abnormal charge current Fatal Cell imbalance; The following table lists these failure codes. Indicator flashes alternately green and amber. abnormal charge; Indicator flashes amber four times per second. Temporary Over temperature; Replace the battery.
abnormal discharge; battery indicator 3-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual In the event of a battery failure, the battery indicator displays indicator codes that identify the severity of the problem. critical discharge Turn off the computer and let the battery and computer cool to room temperature. abnormal charge current Fatal Cell imbalance; The following table lists these failure codes. Indicator flashes alternately green and amber. abnormal charge; Indicator flashes amber four times per second. Temporary Over temperature; Replace the battery.
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System board faulty. One or more memory modules faulty or improperly seated. Computer needs rebooting. Hard-disk drive faulty. 3-6 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Diskette writeprotected Drive not ready Error reading PCMCIA card Extended memory size has changed Gate A20 failure General failure Hard-disk drive configuration error Hard-...
System board faulty. One or more memory modules faulty or improperly seated. Computer needs rebooting. Hard-disk drive faulty. 3-6 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Diskette writeprotected Drive not ready Error reading PCMCIA card Extended memory size has changed Gate A20 failure General failure Hard-disk drive configuration error Hard-...
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... board malfunctioning. Timer on hard-disk drive or diskette. ROM in external device faulty. No boot sector on diskette or hard-disk drive. 3-8 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual System board faulty. No boot device available. Memory data line failure at address, read value expecting value Memory not operating properly. Operating system boot...
... board malfunctioning. Timer on hard-disk drive or diskette. ROM in external device faulty. No boot sector on diskette or hard-disk drive. 3-8 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual System board faulty. No boot device available. Memory data line failure at address, read value expecting value Memory not operating properly. Operating system boot...
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... further testing may be needed to the MS-DOS prompt: Run Quick Tests - SCSI Devices - Runs selected tests from Dell. Starting the diagnostics causes the Dell logo screen to start the diagnostics. Tests the built-in sound subsystem Other - This menu lets you can get one ... indicating that the diagnostics is detected, a message appears on the screen telling you which works with the air intake on contacting Dell. NOTE: You must have a diskette-drive cable, you choose the following procedure. Tests a particular area or subsystem 3-10 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
... further testing may be needed to the MS-DOS prompt: Run Quick Tests - SCSI Devices - Runs selected tests from Dell. Starting the diagnostics causes the Dell logo screen to start the diagnostics. Tests the built-in sound subsystem Other - This menu lets you can get one ... indicating that the diagnostics is detected, a message appears on the screen telling you which works with the air intake on contacting Dell. NOTE: You must have a diskette-drive cable, you choose the following procedure. Tests a particular area or subsystem 3-10 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
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Most of the procedures in this guide require the use of one or more of the following steps: NOTE: Make sure the computer is turned off and not in suspend-to work on the computer, perform the following tools: Number 1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver Small flat-blade screwdriver Small plastic scribe Before you cannot shut down the computer using the computer's operating system, press the power button for 4 seconds. 4-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual If you start to -disk mode.
Most of the procedures in this guide require the use of one or more of the following steps: NOTE: Make sure the computer is turned off and not in suspend-to work on the computer, perform the following tools: Number 1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver Small flat-blade screwdriver Small plastic scribe Before you cannot shut down the computer using the computer's operating system, press the power button for 4 seconds. 4-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual If you start to -disk mode.
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movable part of connector (do not remove) Some of the computer's interface connectors are not removable, but they must be released to disconnect a cable from them To disconnect an interface cable from a ZIF connector, follow these steps: To reconnect an interface cable to a ZIF connector, follow these steps: To ensure a firm connection, make sure the ZIF connector is completely closed. 4-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual These connectors are zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors.
movable part of connector (do not remove) Some of the computer's interface connectors are not removable, but they must be released to disconnect a cable from them To disconnect an interface cable from a ZIF connector, follow these steps: To reconnect an interface cable to a ZIF connector, follow these steps: To ensure a firm connection, make sure the ZIF connector is completely closed. 4-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual These connectors are zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors.
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... drive interface PWA,CD/FDD INTERCONN,SE board Bottom CD-ROM drive cover CVR,BTM,PLSTC,CD,CP Top CD-ROM drive cover CVR,TOP,PLSTC,CD,CP CD-ROM drive shield SHLD,CD,CP CD-ROM drive label LBL,REG,CD,20X Diskette drive service kit SVC,SUBASSY,FD,F3, 4-...,F3,CP bottom cover Diskette drive assembly CVR,TOP,PLSTC,FD,F3,CP top cover Diskette drive assembly PWA,INTFC,FD,F3,CP interface board Diskette drive assembly CBL,FPC,FD,F3,CP interface cable Diskette drive assembly SHLD,FD,F3,CP shield Service kit, exhaust fan SVC,FAN,25X25X10,CP 4-31 4-6 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
... drive interface PWA,CD/FDD INTERCONN,SE board Bottom CD-ROM drive cover CVR,BTM,PLSTC,CD,CP Top CD-ROM drive cover CVR,TOP,PLSTC,CD,CP CD-ROM drive shield SHLD,CD,CP CD-ROM drive label LBL,REG,CD,20X Diskette drive service kit SVC,SUBASSY,FD,F3, 4-...,F3,CP bottom cover Diskette drive assembly CVR,TOP,PLSTC,FD,F3,CP top cover Diskette drive assembly PWA,INTFC,FD,F3,CP interface board Diskette drive assembly CBL,FPC,FD,F3,CP interface cable Diskette drive assembly SHLD,FD,F3,CP shield Service kit, exhaust fan SVC,FAN,25X25X10,CP 4-31 4-6 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual