Dell LM P-133ST manual System Error Messages

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System Error Messages

The following table lists (in alphabetical order) system error messages that may appear on the display during the boot routine or during normal computer operation.

Table 3-2. System Error Messages

Message

Definition

Probable Causes

 

 

 

Diskette drive A

Connector loose or dis-

Faulty or incorrectly

error

kette faulty.

inserted diskette in

 

 

drive. Faulty diskette

 

 

drive. Faulty main

 

 

board.

 

 

 

Extended RAM

Extended memory not

Faulty or improperly

failed at off-

configured properly or

seated memory mod-

set: nnnn

failed at memory

ule. Faulty main board.

 

address nnnn.

 

 

 

 

Failing bits:

Memory failed at RAM

Faulty or improperly

nnnn

address nnnn.

seated memory mod-

 

 

ule. Faulty main board.

 

 

 

Fixed disk 0

Hard-disk drive not

Corrupted hard-disk

failure

responding to

drive boot sector or

 

commands from com-

configuration file.

 

puter.

Faulty hard-disk drive.

 

 

Faulty main board.

Fixed disk con- troller failure

Hard-disk drive or con-

Faulty hard-disk drive.

troller not responding to

Faulty main board.

commands from com-

 

puter.

 

Incorrect drive

Diskette drive not iden-

Incorrect drive

A type—run Setup

tified properly in the

configuration. Faulty

 

Setup program.

connections. Faulty dis-

 

 

kette drive. Faulty

 

 

main board.

 

 

 

Keyboard con-

Keyboard controller

Faulty keyboard

troller error

faulty.

connection. Faulty key-

 

 

board. Faulty main

 

 

board.

 

 

 

Beep Codes and Error Messages

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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 Observing the Boot Routine If an external monitor is connected, verify the followingIf 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 PasswordRemove the hard-disk drive assembly from the computer Hard-Disk DriveLift 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 IndicatorBack Bezel Remove the inverter boardRemove 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 AssemblyProcessor Board Open the cover Remove the keyboardRemove the processor board from the main board Power Supply Board Open the cover Remove the top assemblyRemove 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