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... 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 the Boot...
... 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 the Boot...
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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-Replaceable Parts and ... 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 4-40 3.1-V Power Supply Board 4-41 vi
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-Replaceable Parts and ... 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 4-40 3.1-V Power Supply Board 4-41 vi
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... Assembly Components A-20 System Board A-20 Keyboard/Keypad/Mouse Connector 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...
... Assembly Components A-20 System Board A-20 Keyboard/Keypad/Mouse Connector 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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...26. I /O-Panel Dust Cover Removal 4-42 Figure 4-31. Advanced Port Replicator Connector Dust Cover 4-43 Figure 4-32. Main Battery Assembly Removal 4-3 Figure 4-3. Exploded View-Computer 4-6 Figure 4-6. Palmrest-Assembly Retaining Screws 4-11 Figure 4-11. Trackball Assembly Removal ...Removal 4-18 Figure 4-15. Deck Buoy Removal 4-33 Figure 4-25. Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly Removal 4-31 Figure 4-24. Reserve Battery Removal 4-36 Figure 4-27. Indicator Panel 1-3 Figure 4-1. Memory Compartment Cover Removal 4-8 Figure 4-8. LCD Inverter Board Removal 4-24 Figure ...
...26. I /O-Panel Dust Cover Removal 4-42 Figure 4-31. Advanced Port Replicator Connector Dust Cover 4-43 Figure 4-32. Main Battery Assembly Removal 4-3 Figure 4-3. Exploded View-Computer 4-6 Figure 4-6. Palmrest-Assembly Retaining Screws 4-11 Figure 4-11. Trackball Assembly Removal ...Removal 4-18 Figure 4-15. Deck Buoy Removal 4-33 Figure 4-25. Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly Removal 4-31 Figure 4-24. Reserve Battery Removal 4-36 Figure 4-27. Indicator Panel 1-3 Figure 4-1. Memory Compartment Cover Removal 4-8 Figure 4-8. LCD Inverter Board Removal 4-24 Figure ...
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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 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.
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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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...the indicator blinks once approximately every 8 seconds. The indicator lights when data is fully charged. 1-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual then the system does a suspend-to show the battery is being transferred to or from the hard-disk drive or the CD-ROM. The indicator turns ...indicator is a green LED. This indicator is receiving stable power. Charging Indicator The charging indicator is an amber LED. Low-Battery Indicator The low-battery indicator is an amber LED. The portable computer has nine indicators: six on the display assembly's indicator panel and three on...
...the indicator blinks once approximately every 8 seconds. The indicator lights when data is fully charged. 1-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual then the system does a suspend-to show the battery is being transferred to or from the hard-disk drive or the CD-ROM. The indicator turns ...indicator is a green LED. This indicator is receiving stable power. Charging Indicator The charging indicator is an amber LED. Low-Battery Indicator The low-battery indicator is an amber LED. The portable computer has nine indicators: six on the display assembly's indicator panel and three on...
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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 (maximum 1.2 A ...
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 (maximum 1.2 A ...
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... 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) Environmental Temperature: Operating 10° to 40°C (50° to 104°F) Storage 40° to... 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.
... 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) Environmental Temperature: Operating 10° to 40°C (50° to 104°F) Storage 40° to... 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.
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... power button to turn off or is not allowed to cool, the battery stops charging before it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The computer is already turned off the computer. • Low-battery indicator is connected to AC power, disconnect the computer from AC power ...and move it to AC power and continue charging the battery. If the computer is in ...
... power button to turn off or is not allowed to cool, the battery stops charging before it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The computer is already turned off the computer. • Low-battery indicator is connected to AC power, disconnect the computer from AC power ...and move it to AC power and continue charging the battery. If the computer is in ...
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...that it is free of any obvious physical damage, and then reinsert the card(s) into its compartment. 6. Remove any memory modules from battery power, remove the main battery assembly, verify that they are free of any obvious physical damage. • The mouse's ball and push buttons operate freely. 14....appro- mentation for the monitor. • The monitor and its interface cable are free of any obvious physical damage, and then reinsert the battery assembly into the PC Card slot. 8. For any obvious physical damage, and then reinsert the drive into its cable are free of any ...
...that it is free of any obvious physical damage, and then reinsert the card(s) into its compartment. 6. Remove any memory modules from battery power, remove the main battery assembly, verify that they are free of any obvious physical damage. • The mouse's ball and push buttons operate freely. 14....appro- mentation for the monitor. • The monitor and its interface cable are free of any obvious physical damage, and then reinsert the battery assembly into the PC Card slot. 8. For any obvious physical damage, and then reinsert the drive into its cable are free of any ...
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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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... and Error Messages 3-5 Table 3-2. One or more memory module(s) faulty or improperly seated. Operating system unable to commands from the computer. System board faulty. Reserve battery weak or depleted. Keyboard not responding. System Error Messages (Continued) Message Definition Probable Causes Extended memory Amount of memory size has changed recorded in NVRAM...
... and Error Messages 3-5 Table 3-2. One or more memory module(s) faulty or improperly seated. Operating system unable to commands from the computer. System board faulty. Reserve battery weak or depleted. Keyboard not responding. System Error Messages (Continued) Message Definition Probable Causes Extended memory Amount of memory size has changed recorded in NVRAM...
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...program. If needed, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," in protected mode Keyboard/mouse controller malfunctioning, or memory module(s) not responding. Tests the system board's primary functions • Video - Main battery has lost its charge. System Error Messages (Continued...in RTC does not match system clock. Time or date stored in troubleshooting the computer. Main battery needs recharging. Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Warning! Tests the diskette drive subsystem • Hard-Disk Drives (Non-...
...program. If needed, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," in protected mode Keyboard/mouse controller malfunctioning, or memory module(s) not responding. Tests the system board's primary functions • Video - Main battery has lost its charge. System Error Messages (Continued...in RTC does not match system clock. Time or date stored in troubleshooting the computer. Main battery needs recharging. Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Warning! Tests the diskette drive subsystem • Hard-Disk Drives (Non-...
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...personal injury or shock. Turn off and not in Chapter 1. 2. See "Controlling Computer Power" in suspend-to-disk mode. Slide the battery compartment door downward until it stops (about 3/16 of the following steps: 1. NOTE: Make sure the computer is turned off the ...the main battery assembly from the computer. 3. Recommended Tools Most of the procedures in this guide require the use of one or more of an inch). Disconnect the computer and any telephone or telecommunications lines from the battery compartment. Slide the main battery assembly out. 4-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service...
...personal injury or shock. Turn off and not in Chapter 1. 2. See "Controlling Computer Power" in suspend-to-disk mode. Slide the battery compartment door downward until it stops (about 3/16 of the following steps: 1. NOTE: Make sure the computer is turned off the ...the main battery assembly from the computer. 3. Recommended Tools Most of the procedures in this guide require the use of one or more of an inch). Disconnect the computer and any telephone or telecommunications lines from the battery compartment. Slide the main battery assembly out. 4-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service...
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If a wrist grounding strap is not available, you can discharge static electricity from ESD, ground yourself by periodically touching the unpainted metal surface of the I /O panel. battery battery door Figure 4-2. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-3 To avoid possible damage to the computer from your body by attaching a wrist grounding strap 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.
If a wrist grounding strap is not available, you can discharge static electricity from ESD, ground yourself by periodically touching the unpainted metal surface of the I /O panel. battery battery door Figure 4-2. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-3 To avoid possible damage to the computer from your body by attaching a wrist grounding strap 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.
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... 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 Manual Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies display assembly trackball assembly palmrest assembly CD-ROM EMI clip keyboard EMI clip left tilt-support foot... 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-ROM/diskette drive assembly Figure 4-5.
... 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 Manual Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies display assembly trackball assembly palmrest assembly CD-ROM EMI clip keyboard EMI clip left tilt-support foot... 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-ROM/diskette drive assembly Figure 4-5.
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... Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Superpart Assembly B4 (25 mm) thermal tape 25 mm superpart assembly Figure 4-25. 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...
... Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Superpart Assembly B4 (25 mm) thermal tape 25 mm superpart assembly Figure 4-25. 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...
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...) 3 mm Figure 4-26. If possible, make a copy of this information before you remove the reserve battery. 4-36 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual 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...
...) 3 mm Figure 4-26. If possible, make a copy of this information before you remove the reserve battery. 4-36 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual 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...