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...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-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies 4-6 Hard-Disk Drive Assembly 4-7 Memory Compartment Cover 4-8 Memory Modules 4-9 Palmrest Assembly 4-10...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-...
...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-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies 4-6 Hard-Disk Drive Assembly 4-7 Memory Compartment Cover 4-8 Memory Modules 4-9 Palmrest Assembly 4-10...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-...
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...Computer Orientation 4-1 Figure 4-2. Main Battery Assembly Removal 4-3 Figure 4-3. Display Assembly Bezel Removal 4-20 Figure 4-16. Index Figures Figure 1-1. Memory Compartment Cover Removal 4-8 Figure 4-8. Palmrest-Assembly Retaining Screws 4-11 Figure 4-11. Deck Buoy Removal 4-33 Figure 4-25. System Board ...24 Figure 4-19. Display-Assembly Interface Cable Removal 4-26 Figure 4-21. Bottom Case Assembly Removal 4-30 Figure 4-23. Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly Removal 4-31 Figure 4-24. Reserve Battery Removal 4-36 Figure 4-27. I /O-Panel Dust Cover Removal 4-42...
...Computer Orientation 4-1 Figure 4-2. Main Battery Assembly Removal 4-3 Figure 4-3. Display Assembly Bezel Removal 4-20 Figure 4-16. Index Figures Figure 1-1. Memory Compartment Cover Removal 4-8 Figure 4-8. Palmrest-Assembly Retaining Screws 4-11 Figure 4-11. Deck Buoy Removal 4-33 Figure 4-25. System Board ...24 Figure 4-19. Display-Assembly Interface Cable Removal 4-26 Figure 4-21. Bottom Case Assembly Removal 4-30 Figure 4-23. Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly Removal 4-31 Figure 4-24. Reserve Battery Removal 4-36 Figure 4-27. I /O-Panel Dust Cover Removal 4-42...
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... in to the system board. A built-in this computer. For a complete list of system features, see "Technical Specifications" found in a Dell portable computer, the Dell Latitude XPi CD models include the following standard features: - Memory can be increased up to 48 MB by installing combinations of this chapter. The computer supports type I, type II, or type...
... in to the system board. A built-in this computer. For a complete list of system features, see "Technical Specifications" found in a Dell portable computer, the Dell Latitude XPi CD models include the following standard features: - Memory can be increased up to 48 MB by installing combinations of this chapter. The computer supports type I, type II, or type...
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Technical Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel Pentium microprocessor Microprocessor speed 150 MHz Bus architecture PCI Internal cache memory 16 KB External cache memory 256 KB pipelined-burst SRAM Math coprocessor internal to the microprocessor Chip Set and Bus System chip set...) Cards supported 3.3-V and 5-V PC Card connector size 68 pins Data width (maximum 32 bits Memory Architecture EDO memory1 Memory module sockets two 1 The system supports fast-page-mode memory modules for memory upgrades. type III cards can be used only with type I and type II cards in any...
Technical Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel Pentium microprocessor Microprocessor speed 150 MHz Bus architecture PCI Internal cache memory 16 KB External cache memory 256 KB pipelined-burst SRAM Math coprocessor internal to the microprocessor Chip Set and Bus System chip set...) Cards supported 3.3-V and 5-V PC Card connector size 68 pins Data width (maximum 32 bits Memory Architecture EDO memory1 Memory module sockets two 1 The system supports fast-page-mode memory modules for memory upgrades. type III cards can be used only with type I and type II cards in any...
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Technical Specifications (Continued) Memory (Continued) Memory module type and capacities 8- unidirectional, bidirectional, EPP 1.9, or ECP Monitor one 15-hole connector PS/2 one 6-pin ...hole connector; Table 1-2. and 16-MB fast-page mode Standard RAM 16 MB (EDO) on system board Maximum RAM 48 MB Memory access time: tRAC 70 ns tCAC 20 ns BIOS address F000:0000 Connectors Serial (DTE one 9-pin connector; 16550-compatible, 16... 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
Technical Specifications (Continued) Memory (Continued) Memory module type and capacities 8- unidirectional, bidirectional, EPP 1.9, or ECP Monitor one 15-hole connector PS/2 one 6-pin ...hole connector; Table 1-2. and 16-MB fast-page mode Standard RAM 16 MB (EDO) on system board Maximum RAM 48 MB Memory access time: tRAC 70 ns tCAC 20 ns BIOS address F000:0000 Connectors Serial (DTE one 9-pin connector; 16550-compatible, 16... 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
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... Controls volume can be controlled through key combinations, software application menus, or the Speaker window in the Dell Control Center Video Video type hardware-accelerated, 128-bit PCI Video controller NeoMagic 2090 Integrated video memory 1.1 MB Display Type active-matrix color (TFT) Dimensions: Height 195.0 mm (7.68 inches) Width 272... 0.31 mm Power consumption: Panel (typical 0.69 W Backlight 2.10 W Controls brightness can be controlled through a key combination, the Display window in the Dell Control Center, or the System Setup program System Overview 1-9
... Controls volume can be controlled through key combinations, software application menus, or the Speaker window in the Dell Control Center Video Video type hardware-accelerated, 128-bit PCI Video controller NeoMagic 2090 Integrated video memory 1.1 MB Display Type active-matrix color (TFT) Dimensions: Height 195.0 mm (7.68 inches) Width 272... 0.31 mm Power consumption: Panel (typical 0.69 W Backlight 2.10 W Controls brightness can be controlled through a key combination, the Display window in the Dell Control Center, or the System Setup program System Overview 1-9
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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 ...) 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 (11.06 inches) Depth 233.5 mm (9.19 inches) Weight (with battery and ...) 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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If the computer is free of any obvious damage, and then reinstall the memory modules. 9. Remove any memory modules from the PC Card slot, verify that it is operating from battery power, remove the main battery assembly, verify that they are free of ... computer. For any obvious physical damage. 13. Verify that it is attached to the instructions in the docu- Remove any installed PC Cards from the memory compartment, verify that it is properly connected to the appro- Remove the hard-disk drive, verify that they are free of any obvious phys- Open...
If the computer is free of any obvious damage, and then reinstall the memory modules. 9. Remove any memory modules from the PC Card slot, verify that it is operating from battery power, remove the main battery assembly, verify that they are free of ... computer. For any obvious physical damage. 13. Verify that it is attached to the instructions in the docu- Remove any installed PC Cards from the memory compartment, verify that it is properly connected to the appro- Remove the hard-disk drive, verify that they are free of any obvious phys- Open...
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... that resource conflicts might exist, check the computer and reassign the resources as necessary. Yes. Because a device may require dedicated memory spaces, interrupt levels, or DMA channels, all . Does the Diagnostics Menu display? No. Proceed to two or more information about... resolving conflicts, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help," in Chapter 3. Observe the display for technical assistance. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. 5. No. Proceed to step 6. 6. Does the Diagnostics Menu display? Yes. Eliminating ...
... that resource conflicts might exist, check the computer and reassign the resources as necessary. Yes. Because a device may require dedicated memory spaces, interrupt levels, or DMA channels, all . Does the Diagnostics Menu display? No. Proceed to two or more information about... resolving conflicts, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help," in Chapter 3. Observe the display for technical assistance. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. 5. No. Proceed to step 6. 6. Does the Diagnostics Menu display? Yes. Eliminating ...
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...Code Error Probable Causes 1-1-3 NVRAM write/read failure System board faulty 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 Installed memory module(s) not being properly identified or used Memory module improperly seated or system memory controller faulty (system board faulty) Beep Codes and Error Messages 3-1 If a faulty computer ...does not emit beep codes or display system error messages to indicate a failure, use the Dell diagnostics to occur...
...Code Error Probable Causes 1-1-3 NVRAM write/read failure System board faulty 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 Installed memory module(s) not being properly identified or used Memory module improperly seated or system memory controller faulty (system board faulty) Beep Codes and Error Messages 3-1 If a faulty computer ...does not emit beep codes or display system error messages to indicate a failure, use the Dell diagnostics to occur...
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...Master interrupt mask register failure System board faulty 3-1-4 3-2-4 3-3-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure Keyboard controller test failure Display memory test failure Keyboard assembly faulty or system board faulty System board faulty 3-4-1 Display initialization failure 3-4-2 4-2-1 Display retrace ... 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
...Master interrupt mask register failure System board faulty 3-1-4 3-2-4 3-3-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure Keyboard controller test failure Display memory test failure Keyboard assembly faulty or system board faulty System board faulty 3-4-1 Display initialization failure 3-4-2 4-2-1 Display retrace ... 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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cache memory failed. Table 3-2. Bad command or File Name Command entered does not exist or is not in alphabetical order) system error messages that may appear on ...
cache memory failed. Table 3-2. Bad command or File Name Command entered does not exist or is not in alphabetical order) system error messages that may appear on ...
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... Diskette subsystem failed to respond to initialize. Diskette is failing (usually preceded by memory error message). The diskette may be completed. Diskette writeprotected. Diskette read dis- Computer cannot identify PC Card. PC Card software faulty or incorrectly installed. 3-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 3-2. System Setup contains incorrect settings. One or more DIMMs faulty...
... Diskette subsystem failed to respond to initialize. Diskette is failing (usually preceded by memory error message). The diskette may be completed. Diskette writeprotected. Diskette read dis- Computer cannot identify PC Card. PC Card software faulty or incorrectly installed. 3-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 3-2. System Setup contains incorrect settings. One or more DIMMs faulty...
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...please run System Setup program Keyboard controller failure Keyboard clock line failure Keyboard data line failure Message indicates system failure. The CD-ROM drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Hard-disk drive not responding to carry out the command. ... read failure Invalid configuration information - Installed hard-disk drive not compatible with computer. Incorrect settings in computer. One or more memory module(s) faulty or improperly seated. System Setup contains invalid settings. Operating system unable to commands from computer. Cable or connector ...
...please run System Setup program Keyboard controller failure Keyboard clock line failure Keyboard data line failure Message indicates system failure. The CD-ROM drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Hard-disk drive not responding to carry out the command. ... read failure Invalid configuration information - Installed hard-disk drive not compatible with computer. Incorrect settings in computer. One or more memory module(s) faulty or improperly seated. System Setup contains invalid settings. Operating system unable to commands from computer. Cable or connector ...
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... For either keyboard, key may have been pressed while computer was booting. Faulty application program 3-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Installed memory module faulty or improperly seated. Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting value Memory allocation error Memory control logic not operating properly. The software in keyboard, keyboard faulty. For external keyboard or keypad...
... For either keyboard, key may have been pressed while computer was booting. Faulty application program 3-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Installed memory module faulty or improperly seated. Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting value Memory allocation error Memory control logic not operating properly. The software in keyboard, keyboard faulty. For external keyboard or keypad...
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...disk drive. Sector not found MS-DOS® unable to boot. Memory double word logic failure at address, read value expecting value Memory odd/even logic failure at address, read value expecting value Memory write/ read failure at address, read value expecting value No boot ...drive. Bad sector or corrupted FAT on system board malfunctioning. No timer tick interrupt Timer on diskette or hard-disk drive. Installed memory module faulty or improperly seated. Operating system boot files missing or corrupted. Optional ROM in external device failed. Beep Codes and Error...
...disk drive. Sector not found MS-DOS® unable to boot. Memory double word logic failure at address, read value expecting value Memory odd/even logic failure at address, read value expecting value Memory write/ read failure at address, read value expecting value No boot ...drive. Bad sector or corrupted FAT on system board malfunctioning. No timer tick interrupt Timer on diskette or hard-disk drive. Installed memory module faulty or improperly seated. Operating system boot files missing or corrupted. Optional ROM in external device failed. Beep Codes and Error...
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... • Mouse - Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual clock lost power Reserve battery lost its charge. Main battery has lost its charge. One or more memory module(s) faulty or improperly seated. Tests the main memory • System Set - System ... critically low. System board faulty. Main battery needs recharging. Running the Dell Diagnostics The diagnostics contains tests that aid in protected mode Keyboard/mouse controller malfunctioning, or memory module(s) not responding. Tests the system board's primary functions • ...
... • Mouse - Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual clock lost power Reserve battery lost its charge. Main battery has lost its charge. One or more memory module(s) faulty or improperly seated. Tests the main memory • System Set - System ... critically low. System board faulty. Main battery needs recharging. Running the Dell Diagnostics The diagnostics contains tests that aid in protected mode Keyboard/mouse controller malfunctioning, or memory module(s) not responding. Tests the system board's primary functions • ...
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...message indicating that the diagnostics is detected, a message appears on the computer. Before the diagnostics loads, a program tests the portion of main memory (RAM) required for a thorough test of the diagnostics diskette when servicing a user's system. Runs selected tests from all tests for loading ...• Network Interface - Tests the IrDA communications port • Audio - If a main memory error is loading. This menu lets you run the diagnostics. Starting the diagnostics causes the Dell logo screen to the MS-DOS prompt: • RUN QUICK TESTS - Runs all test groups...
...message indicating that the diagnostics is detected, a message appears on the computer. Before the diagnostics loads, a program tests the portion of main memory (RAM) required for a thorough test of the diagnostics diskette when servicing a user's system. Runs selected tests from all tests for loading ...• Network Interface - Tests the IrDA communications port • Audio - If a main memory error is loading. This menu lets you run the diagnostics. Starting the diagnostics causes the Dell logo screen to the MS-DOS prompt: • RUN QUICK TESTS - Runs all test groups...
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...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 Port Replicator connector I/O panel dust cover hard-disk drive assembly bottom case assembly right tilt-support foot main battery memory compartment cover CD...
...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 Port Replicator connector I/O panel dust cover hard-disk drive assembly bottom case assembly right tilt-support foot main battery memory compartment cover CD...
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To release the memory compartment cover, press down on the identa- 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. 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.
To release the memory compartment cover, press down on the identa- 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. 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.