Dell LM P-133ST manual Status Display, Keyboard Indicators

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Status Display

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Figure 1-3. Status Display Panel

The status display panel is located directly above the keyboard. This panel shows icons that indicate keyboard operation or suspend mode; CD-ROM, hard-disk drive, diskette drive, and PC Card activity; and status of the power source (AC power or batteries).

Keyboard Indicators

The following icons indicate the status of the keyboard and whether the com- puter is in suspend mode.

Caps Lock Indicator

Press <CAPS LOCK> to activate this feature. Press <CAPS LOCK> again to deactivate the feature.

Num Lock Indicator

Press <NUM LOCK> to activate this feature. Press <NUM LOCK> again to deactivate this feature.

Pad Lock Indicator

This indicator appears when the embedded keypad is active. To activate the embedded numeric keypad, press

<FN><NUM LOCK>. Press <NUM LOCK> to toggle between the cursor keys and number keys.

Scroll Lock Indicator

Press <SCROLL LOCK> to activate this feature. Press <SCROLL LOCK> again to deactivate this feature.

Suspend Mode

When all indicators are present and appear to be rolling the computer is in suspend mode.

CD-ROM/Hard-Disk Drive Indicator

This indicator blinks when data is being transferred to or from the CD-ROM or hard-disk drive.

System Overview

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Contents 659,&0$18$ Page Contents Chapter Removing and Replacing Parts Chapter Beep Codes and Error MessagesFigures IndexTables Page Read This First Page Xii System Overview System FeaturesFront View of the Portable Computer Physical DescriptionStatus Display Keyboard IndicatorsDiskette-Drive Access Indicator Battery Charge Gauge PasswordPower Conservation System PowerInterrupt Assignments Interrupt AssignmentsTechnical Specifications Technical SpecificationsConnectors Video Keyboard Main Battery AC Adapter Environmental Computer Visual Inspection Initial User ContactPage If an external monitor is connected, verify the following Observing the Boot RoutineIf an external mouse is connected, verify the following Page Getting Help Eliminating Resource ConflictsPage Post Beep Codes Beep Codes and Error MessagesPost Beep Codes System Error Messages System Error MessagesParity error in system Faulty main board Timer circuit on main Faulty main board Running the Dell Diagnostics Recommended Tools Removing and Replacing PartsScrew Identification Screw Identification and TighteningMain Battery Removal Precautionary MeasuresHard-Disk Drive Removal Remove the hard-disk drive assemblyRemove any PC Cards Diskette Drive, Secondary Battery, or CD-ROM RemovalReleasing a ZIF Connector ZIF ConnectorsExploded View-Computer Exploded Views of Components and Assemblies10. Exploded View-LCD Assembly 11. Exploded View-Top Assembly 12. Exploded View-Bottom Assembly Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies Factory Repair Parts and AssembliesSVC,SYS,PLN,LMP133ST BRKT,HD,12.5MM,LMP LCD,TFT,SVGA,12.1,LMP,IBM CVR,HNG,CTR,LMP TSH,WUE,SVC,LMP Naming Conventions 13. Capacitor C146 Location Deleting the PasswordHard-Disk Drive Remove the hard-disk drive assembly from the computerLift the hard-disk drive out of the bottom case Diskette Drive 15. Diskette Drive AssemblyCD-ROM 17. Memory Module Removal Memory Module18. LCD Assembly Removal LCD AssemblyFront Bezel Remove the LCD assemblyRemove the front bezel LCD PanelMicrophone Inverter Board22. LCD Assembly Latches Removal LCD Assembly LatchesRemove the power/suspend indicator Power/Suspend IndicatorRemove the inverter board Back BezelRemove the latches 25. Keyboard Removal KeyboardRemove the keyboard from the computer Production Note Top AssemblyDisconnect the status-display board connector Separate the top assembly from the bottom assemblyRemove the top assembly from the computer Remove the keyboardSpeakers Remove the top assemblyStatus Display Board Remove the status display board from the top assemblyDevice Remove the I/R device from the top assemblyRemove power button Power ButtonRemove the power button and spring from the top assembly Remove the status display boardRemove the touch pad buttons Touch Pad32. Bottom Assembly Bottom AssemblyOpen the cover Remove the keyboard Processor BoardRemove the processor board from the main board Open the cover Remove the top assembly Power Supply BoardRemove the power supply board from the main board 35. Audio Board Removal Audio BoardMain Board Remove the power supply boardRemove the audio card Remove the black mylar cover on the PC Card cageRemove the main board Bend the options bay wall see FigureOpen the cover Remove the main board Cache BoardPage Index Eliminating resource conflicts Error messages, 3-3,3-6 Speaker removal Specifications technical Standby mode Status display board removal