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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 Procedures 2-1 Initial User Contact 2-1 Visual Inspection 2-1 Observing...
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 Procedures 2-1 Initial User Contact 2-1 Visual Inspection 2-1 Observing...
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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-... 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 4-39 Replacing 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-... 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 4-39 Replacing the System Board Assembly...
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... 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 ... Shield A-21 I/O Interface Cable A-22 I/O Board A-23 I/O Panel A-24 Bottom-Case Assembly Components A-25 Main Battery Insulator 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...
... 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 ... Shield A-21 I/O Interface Cable A-22 I/O Board A-23 I/O Panel A-24 Bottom-Case Assembly Components A-25 Main Battery Insulator 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...
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...Cover Removal 4-8 Figure 4-8. Display Assembly Removal 4-18 Figure 4-15. Display Assembly Bezel Removal 4-20 Figure 4-16. Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly Removal 4-31 Figure 4-24. Reserve Battery Removal 4-36 Figure 4-27. Advanced Port Replicator Connector Dust Cover 4-43 Figure 4-32. Memory Module Removal 4-9 Figure ... Figure 4-20. Audio Board Removal 4-44 viii Microphone/Switch Assembly Removal 4-28 Figure 4-22. Main Battery Assembly Removal 4-3 Figure 4-3. Palmrest Assembly Removal 4-10 Figure 4-10. Front View of the Notebook Computer 1-3 Figure 1-3.
...Cover Removal 4-8 Figure 4-8. Display Assembly Removal 4-18 Figure 4-15. Display Assembly Bezel Removal 4-20 Figure 4-16. Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly Removal 4-31 Figure 4-24. Reserve Battery Removal 4-36 Figure 4-27. Advanced Port Replicator Connector Dust Cover 4-43 Figure 4-32. Memory Module Removal 4-9 Figure ... Figure 4-20. Audio Board Removal 4-44 viii Microphone/Switch Assembly Removal 4-28 Figure 4-22. Main Battery Assembly Removal 4-3 Figure 4-3. Palmrest Assembly Removal 4-10 Figure 4-10. Front View of the Notebook Computer 1-3 Figure 1-3.
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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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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. 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.
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...3 percent of its fully charged condition. PC Card Access Indicator The PC Card access indicator is an amber LED. Low-Battery Indicator The low-battery indicator is a green LED. The speaker beeps twice every 1 to -disk operation automatically before shutting down. When the ...charged condition. Power/Suspend Indicator The power/suspend indicator is a green LED. Hard-Disk/CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator The hard-disk/CD-ROM drive access indicator is fully charged. 1-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The indicator turns on , the power/suspend indicator lights up constantly to ...
...3 percent of its fully charged condition. PC Card Access Indicator The PC Card access indicator is an amber LED. Low-Battery Indicator The low-battery indicator is a green LED. The speaker beeps twice every 1 to -disk operation automatically before shutting down. When the ...charged condition. Power/Suspend Indicator The power/suspend indicator is a green LED. Hard-Disk/CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator The hard-disk/CD-ROM drive access indicator is fully charged. 1-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The indicator turns on , the power/suspend indicator lights up constantly to ...
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... 87 (Japan) Key travel 3.0 ± 0.5 mm (0.12 ± 0.02 inch) Key spacing 18.25 mm (0.72 inch) Layout QWERTY, AZERTY, Kanji Battery Type lithium ion Dimensions: Height 20.5 mm (0.81 inch) Depth 152.75 mm (6.01 inches) Width 78.5 mm (3.09 inches) Weight 0.41 kg (0.9 lb)...°C (50° to 104°F) Storage 40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 2 Battery performance 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.
... 87 (Japan) Key travel 3.0 ± 0.5 mm (0.12 ± 0.02 inch) Key spacing 18.25 mm (0.72 inch) Layout QWERTY, AZERTY, Kanji Battery Type lithium ion Dimensions: Height 20.5 mm (0.81 inch) Depth 152.75 mm (6.01 inches) Width 78.5 mm (3.09 inches) Weight 0.41 kg (0.9 lb)...°C (50° to 104°F) Storage 40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 2 Battery performance 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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Table 1-2. System Overview 1-11 Technical Specifications (Continued) Battery (Continued) NiCad reserve battery: Voltage 7.2 V Operating time (approximate 2 minutes (if computer is in battery swap mode); 40 days (if power is turned off) AC Adapter Input voltage 90 to 135 VAC and 164 to 264 VAC Input current ... 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 (...
Table 1-2. System Overview 1-11 Technical Specifications (Continued) Battery (Continued) NiCad reserve battery: Voltage 7.2 V Operating time (approximate 2 minutes (if computer is in battery swap mode); 40 days (if power is turned off) AC Adapter Input voltage 90 to 135 VAC and 164 to 264 VAC Input current ... 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 (...
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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 (11.06 inches) Depth 233.5 mm (9.19 inches) Weight (with battery and hard-disk drive 3.29 kg (7.26 lb... 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 (11.06 inches) Depth 233.5 mm (9.19 inches) Weight (with battery and hard-disk drive 3.29 kg (7.26 lb... 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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...4. If the computer does not turn off the computer. • All indicators remain off the computer. • Low-battery and charging indicators are free of any obvious physical damage. Verify that the user has saved all open files and exited all...see Chapter 4, "Removing and Replacing Parts." When the computer has cooled to room temperature, reconnect it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual A low-battery warning occurred; puter's DC power input connector. • The AC adapter and cables are both blinking - open application programs if...
...4. If the computer does not turn off the computer. • All indicators remain off the computer. • Low-battery and charging indicators are free of any obvious physical damage. Verify that the user has saved all open files and exited all...see Chapter 4, "Removing and Replacing Parts." When the computer has cooled to room temperature, reconnect it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual A low-battery warning occurred; puter's DC power input connector. • The AC adapter and cables are both blinking - open application programs if...
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... and then reinstall the memory modules. 9. Verify that secure the connectors at each end of any installed PC Cards from battery power, remove the main battery assembly, verify that they are set according to the appro- 5. Remove any memory modules from the memory compartment, verify ...that it is free of any obvious physical damage, and then reinsert the battery assembly into its compartment. 6. priate port connector on the computer's I /O panel. • The captive screws that the trackball and its ...
... and then reinstall the memory modules. 9. Verify that secure the connectors at each end of any installed PC Cards from battery power, remove the main battery assembly, verify that they are set according to the appro- 5. Remove any memory modules from the memory compartment, verify ...that it is free of any obvious physical damage, and then reinsert the battery assembly into its compartment. 6. priate port connector on the computer's I /O panel. • The captive screws that the trackball and its ...
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... port failure Parallel port test failure Math coprocessor failure Memory module improperly seated or system 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
... port failure Parallel port test failure Math coprocessor failure Memory module improperly seated or system 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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...controller failure 0 Hard-disk drive controller failure 0 Hard-disk drive failure Hard-disk drive read failure Invalid configuration information - The CD-ROM drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Operating system unable to commands from computer. System board faulty. Incorrect... drive not responding to carry out the command. Installed hard-disk drive not compatible with computer. Computer needs rebooting. Reserve battery weak or depleted. System Error Messages (Continued) Message Definition Probable Causes Extended memory Amount of memory size has changed recorded in...
...controller failure 0 Hard-disk drive controller failure 0 Hard-disk drive failure Hard-disk drive read failure Invalid configuration information - The CD-ROM drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Operating system unable to commands from computer. System board faulty. Incorrect... drive not responding to carry out the command. Installed hard-disk drive not compatible with computer. Computer needs rebooting. Reserve battery weak or depleted. System Error Messages (Continued) Message Definition Probable Causes Extended memory Amount of memory size has changed recorded in...
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... stored in troubleshooting the computer. Main battery has lost its charge. Running the Dell Diagnostics The diagnostics contains tests that aid in RTC does not match system clock. If needed, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," in protected mode Keyboard/mouse ...battery needs recharging. Tests the main memory • System Set - Tests the video subsystem • Keyboard - Tests the mouse/trackball subsystem • Diskette Drives - Tests the IDE hard-disk drive subsystem • IDE CD-ROM Drives - Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD...
... stored in troubleshooting the computer. Main battery has lost its charge. Running the Dell Diagnostics The diagnostics contains tests that aid in RTC does not match system clock. If needed, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," in protected mode Keyboard/mouse ...battery needs recharging. Tests the main memory • System Set - Tests the video subsystem • Keyboard - Tests the mouse/trackball subsystem • Diskette Drives - Tests the IDE hard-disk drive subsystem • IDE CD-ROM Drives - Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD...
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Remove the main battery assembly from the computer. 3. Turn off and not in suspend-to-disk mode. NOTE: Make sure the computer is turned off the computer and any ... THE EQUIPMENT, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN THE SEQUENCE LISTED. Before you start to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. Slide the main battery assembly out. 4-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual See "Controlling Computer Power" in this guide require the use of one or more of an inch). Slide the...
Remove the main battery assembly from the computer. 3. Turn off and not in suspend-to-disk mode. NOTE: Make sure the computer is turned off the computer and any ... THE EQUIPMENT, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN THE SEQUENCE LISTED. Before you start to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. Slide the main battery assembly out. 4-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual See "Controlling Computer Power" in this guide require the use of one or more of an inch). Slide the...
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Main Battery Assembly Removal Part or Assembly Name Main battery assembly Order Name CUS,BTRY,SAR,36WHR,LXP 4. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-3 If a wrist grounding strap is not available, you can discharge static electricity from ESD, ground yourself by attaching a wrist grounding strap to the computer from your body by periodically touching the unpainted metal surface of the I /O panel. battery battery door Figure 4-2. To avoid possible damage to yourself and an unpainted metal surface on the I /O panel.
Main Battery Assembly Removal Part or Assembly Name Main battery assembly Order Name CUS,BTRY,SAR,36WHR,LXP 4. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-3 If a wrist grounding strap is not available, you can discharge static electricity from ESD, ground yourself by attaching a wrist grounding strap to the computer from your body by periodically touching the unpainted metal surface of the I /O panel. battery battery door Figure 4-2. To avoid possible damage to yourself and an unpainted metal surface on the I /O panel.
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... main battery memory compartment cover CD-ROM/diskette drive assembly Figure 4-5. Exploded View-Computer The computer is divided into three major assemblies: the palmrest assembly (which 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...
... main battery memory compartment cover CD-ROM/diskette drive assembly Figure 4-5. Exploded View-Computer The computer is divided into three major assemblies: the palmrest assembly (which 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...
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...34 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Remove the palmrest assembly. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Superpart Assembly Removal bottom case assembly Part or Assembly Name Superpart assembly Order Name SVC,ASSY,FAN/SPKR, BRKT,LXPiCD The superpart assembly includes two speakers, two fans, the reserve battery, a... printed circuit board for those parts, and an infrared printed circuit board. To remove the superpart assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the diskette-drive/CD-ROM assembly. 4. Superpart Assembly B4 (25 mm...
...34 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Remove the palmrest assembly. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Superpart Assembly Removal bottom case assembly Part or Assembly Name Superpart assembly Order Name SVC,ASSY,FAN/SPKR, BRKT,LXPiCD The superpart assembly includes two speakers, two fans, the reserve battery, a... printed circuit board for those parts, and an infrared printed circuit board. To remove the superpart assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the diskette-drive/CD-ROM assembly. 4. Superpart Assembly B4 (25 mm...
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...remove the reserve battery. 4-36 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Removing the battery causes the computer to the computer's RTC and NVRAM when the computer is turned off. Reserve Battery Removal Part or Assembly Name Reserve battery Order Name SVC,BTRY,RSRV,LXP CAUTION: The reserve battery provides power ...to lose its date and time information as well as usersettable parameters in the NVRAM. Reserve Battery superpart docking EMI clip...
...remove the reserve battery. 4-36 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Removing the battery causes the computer to the computer's RTC and NVRAM when the computer is turned off. Reserve Battery Removal Part or Assembly Name Reserve battery Order Name SVC,BTRY,RSRV,LXP CAUTION: The reserve battery provides power ...to lose its date and time information as well as usersettable parameters in the NVRAM. Reserve Battery superpart docking EMI clip...