Dell 4100 specifications Tour of Your Computer, Front View, Display Latch, Keyboard Status Lights

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A Tour of Your Computer

Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100

Front View

Left Side View

Right Side View

Back View

Bottom View

Front View

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire.

1

display latch

8

display latch button

 

 

 

 

2

display

9

battery bay

 

 

 

 

3

keyboard status lights

10

touch pad/track stick buttons

 

 

 

 

4

microphone

11

keyboard

5

device status lights

12

track stick

 

 

 

 

6

touch pad

13

power button

 

 

 

 

7

module bay

14

AccessDirect button

 

 

 

 

Display Latch

This latch keeps the display closed.

Display

The computer has a color LCD.

Keyboard Status Lights

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Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions Dell InspironAbbreviations and Acronyms Using the Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsFeatures of the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell DiagnosticsAdvanced Testing Diagnostics MenuAdvanced Testing Main Screen Advanced Testing Help MenuConfirming the System Configuration Information Help Description CategoryPorts and Connector Pin-Outs Serial ConnectorPin Signal Definition Port LocationsDocking Connector Parallel ConnectorPin Signal PS/2 Connector USB Connector Video ConnectorVideo TV-Out Connector Video Composite Video Pin SignalConserving Power Power Conservation ModesPower Options Properties Click Performance and MaintenancePower Schemes Tab Portable/Laptop default Home/Office Always OnPower Meter Tab Hibernate Tab Back to Contents Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Removing and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Screw Identification System Components Exploded ViewPalm Rest Inserts Display Cover Hard Drive AssemblyRemoving the Hard Drive Adding a Daughter Card Modem Replacing the Hard DriveMemory Module Module Bay DevicesRemoving the Memory Module Cover Removing the Memory Modules Replacing the Memory ModulesRemoving the Mini PCI Card Mini PCI Card AssemblyReplacing the Mini PCI Card Keyboard Assembly Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Display Assembly Page Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Bezel Removing the 14.1-Inch Display PanelDisplay Latch Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display PanelRemoving the Display Latch Replacing the Display LatchRemoving the Hinge Covers Hinge CoversReplacing the Hinge Covers Remove the display assembly and hinge covers Palm RestPage Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor ModuleRemoving the Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor ModuleReserve Battery Flashing the BiosRemoving the Reserve Battery Replacing the Reserve Battery System Speaker AssemblyRemoving the Speaker Assemblies Page Replacing the Speaker Assemblies System Board AssemblyRemoving the System Board Replacing the System Board Replacing the Battery and Module Bay Latches Back to Contents System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens OverviewChanging COM Ports Changing Printer ModesEnabling the Infrared Sensor Accessing Help Files Solving ProblemsPower Problems Error Messages Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove ProgramsSound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakersIf you have a problem with external speakers If the display is difficult to readPrinter Problems Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsModems Properties window, click Dialing Properties Close the Modems Properties windowScanner Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected CharactersIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive ProblemsIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Network Problems General Program ProblemsMail Problems Error messages appearIf Your Computer Gets Wet Program stops respondingReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Other Technical ProblemsIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Manually Reinstalling Drivers Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackReinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver Windows XP Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver WindowsClick Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows XP Windows MeUsing System Restore Creating a Restore PointClick the System Restore tab Click File SystemReinstalling Windows Undoing the Last System RestoreReinstalling Windows XP Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateReinstalling Windows Me Double-clickRefresh Windows OSReinstalling Windows Enabling Hibernate Support System Specifications Communications Video Audio DisplayBattery KeyboardTouch Pad Track StickPhysical EnvironmentalTour of Your Computer Front ViewDisplay Latch DisplayMicrophone Device Status LightsTouch Pad Keyboard Status LightsLeft Side View Right Side View Hard DriveSecurity Cable Slot SpeakersAudio Connectors Modem ConnectorNetwork Connector Infrared SensorVideo TV-Out Connector Serial ConnectorParallel Connector Back ViewDocking Connector PS/2 ConnectorUSB Connector Video Monitor ConnectorBattery Release Latch Bottom ViewModule Release Latch Docking Device Latch
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