Contents
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Contents
Chapter Beep Codes and Error Messages
Chapter Removing and Replacing Parts
Index
Figures
Tables
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Read This First
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System Features
System Overview
Physical Description
Front View of the Portable Computer
Keyboard Indicators
Status Display
Diskette-Drive Access Indicator
Password
Battery Charge Gauge
System Power
Power Conservation
Interrupt Assignments
Interrupt Assignments
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Connectors
Video
Keyboard
Main Battery
AC Adapter
Environmental Computer
Initial User Contact
Visual Inspection
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If an external monitor is connected, verify the following
Observing the Boot Routine
If an external mouse is connected, verify the following
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Eliminating Resource Conflicts
Getting Help
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Beep Codes and Error Messages
Post Beep Codes
Post Beep Codes
System Error Messages
System Error Messages
Parity error in system Faulty main board
Timer circuit on main Faulty main board
Running the Dell Diagnostics
Removing and Replacing Parts
Recommended Tools
Screw Identification and Tightening
Screw Identification
Precautionary Measures
Main Battery Removal
Remove the hard-disk drive assembly
Hard-Disk Drive Removal
Diskette Drive, Secondary Battery, or CD-ROM Removal
Remove any PC Cards
ZIF Connectors
Releasing a ZIF Connector
Exploded Views of Components and Assemblies
Exploded View-Computer
10. Exploded View-LCD Assembly
11. Exploded View-Top Assembly
12. Exploded View-Bottom Assembly
Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies
Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies
SVC,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
Deleting the Password
13. Capacitor C146 Location
Hard-Disk Drive
Remove the hard-disk drive assembly from the computer
Lift the hard-disk drive out of the bottom case
15. Diskette Drive Assembly
Diskette Drive
CD-ROM
Memory Module
17. Memory Module Removal
LCD Assembly
18. LCD Assembly Removal
Remove the LCD assembly
Front Bezel
LCD Panel
Remove the front bezel
Inverter Board
Microphone
LCD Assembly Latches
22. LCD Assembly Latches Removal
Power/Suspend Indicator
Remove the power/suspend indicator
Remove the inverter board
Back Bezel
Remove the latches
Keyboard
25. Keyboard Removal
Remove the keyboard from the computer
Top Assembly
Production Note
Remove the top assembly from the computer
Separate the top assembly from the bottom assembly
Disconnect the status-display board connector
Remove the keyboard
Remove the top assembly
Speakers
Remove the status display board from the top assembly
Status Display Board
Remove the I/R device from the top assembly
Device
Remove the power button and spring from the top assembly
Power Button
Remove power button
Remove the status display board
Touch Pad
Remove the touch pad buttons
Bottom Assembly
32. Bottom Assembly
Open the cover Remove the keyboard
Processor Board
Remove the processor board from the main board
Open the cover Remove the top assembly
Power Supply Board
Remove the power supply board from the main board
Audio Board
35. Audio Board Removal
Remove the audio card
Remove the power supply board
Main Board
Remove the black mylar cover on the PC Card cage
Bend the options bay wall see Figure
Remove the main board
Cache Board
Open the cover Remove the main board
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Index
Eliminating resource conflicts Error messages, 3-3,3-6
Speaker removal Specifications technical Standby mode
Status display board removal