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