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Dell Latitude XPiCD User Manual

Dell Latitude XPiCD User Manual

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  • Page 2 Business Machines Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 System Overview....... 1-1 System Features ..........1-1 Physical Description .
  • Page 4 Running the Dell Diagnostics........
  • Page 5 System Setup Options ......B-1 Accessing the Dell Control Center ....... . .B-1 Accessing the System Setup Program .
  • Page 6 Index Figures Figure 1-1. Figure 1-2. Figure 1-3. Figure 4-1. Figure 4-2. Figure 4-3. Figure 4-4. Figure 4-5. Figure 4-6. Figure 4-7. Figure 4-8. Figure 4-9. Figure 4-10. Palmrest-Assembly Retaining Screws....4-11 Figure 4-11.
  • Page 7 Figure A-12. Spreader and Keel Plate Removal .....A-27 Figure B-1. Dell Control Center Icon ......B-1 Figure B-2.
  • Page 8 A prerequisite for using this manual to service Dell portable computers is a basic knowledge of IBM compatible PC troubleshooting techniques. In addition to information provided in this manual, Dell provides the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide for troubleshooting procedures and instructions on using the Dell diagnostics to test portable computers, and the online System User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 System Overview

    This chapter provides an overview of the features and technical specifications of this computer. ystem Features In addition to the standard features found in a Dell portable computer, the Dell Latitude XPi CD models include the following new features: •...

  • Page 10: Physical Description

    Figure 1-1. Front View of the Notebook Computer Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual hysical Description display assembly LCD panel keyboard trackball assembly diskette drive display assembly latch indicator panel tilt-support foot (2) main battery assembly speaker bottom case assembly...

  • Page 11: Indicator Panel

    indicator panel I/O panel infrared port Advanced Port Replicator connector DC power input connector Figure 1-2. Back View of the Notebook Computer Indicator Panel Legend power/suspend indicator diskette-drive access indicator hard-disk/CD-ROM drive access indicator PC Card access indicator low-battery indicator charging indicator Figure 1-3.

  • Page 12: Power/Suspend Indicator

    The charging indicator is an amber LED. The indicator turns on when the main battery begins charging and blinks to show the battery is fully charged. Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The first low-battery warning occurs when the main battery’s charge has been depleted to 8 percent of its fully charged condition.

  • Page 13: Keyboard Indicators

    Keyboard Indicators The keyboard controls the operation of the numeric lock (Num Lock) indicator, the capitals lock (Caps Lock) indicator, and the Scroll Lock indicator, all of which are visible through apertures at the top of the keyboard. These indicators are associated with the <NUM LOCK>...

  • Page 14: Interrupt Assignments

    IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual If the computer is in suspend mode (the power/suspend indicator flashes every 8 seconds), if the display is closed, and if no external monitor is attached, sliding the power button has no effect on the power state. The computer remains in suspend mode.

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    echnical Specifications Table 1-2. Technical Specifications Microprocessor type ... Microprocessor speed ..Bus architecture ....Internal cache memory .
  • Page 16 Audio controller ....Stereo conversion ... . . FM music synthesizer..Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 1-2. Technical Specifications Memory tRAC .
  • Page 17 8-ohm speakers 1 W into 8 ohms stereo 150 mW into 32 ohms stereo volume can be controlled through key combinations, software application menus, or the Speaker window in the Dell Control Center Video hardware-accelerated, 128-bit PCI NeoMagic 2090 1.1 MB...
  • Page 18 Life span (approximate) Temperature range: 1-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 1-2. Technical Specifications Height ....Depth ....
  • Page 19 Table 1-2. Technical Specifications Battery NiCad reserve battery: Voltage ....Operating time (approximate) ... . . Input voltage .
  • Page 20 Temperature: Relative humidity (maximum): Maximum vibration: 1-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 1-2. Technical Specifications CD-ROM Drive Random ....Full-stroke ....
  • Page 21 Table 1-2. Technical Specifications Environmental Maximum shock: Operating ....Storage ....Altitude (maximum): Operating .
  • Page 22 1-14 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Initial Procedures

    These procedures can often reveal the source of a problem or indicate the correct starting point for troubleshooting the computer. Dell recom- mends that you perform these procedures in the order they are presented in this manual.
  • Page 24 3. Verify that the exterior of the computer is free of any obvious physical 4. If the computer is operating from an AC adapter, verify the following: Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Look at the indicators to determine which of the following conditions apply, and then turn off the computer, taking the actions listed for that condition: •...
  • Page 25 5. If the computer is operating from battery power, remove the main bat- tery assembly, verify that it is free of any obvious physical damage, and then reinsert the battery assembly into its compartment. 6. Turn off the computer. Remove the hard-disk drive, verify that it is free of any obvious physical damage, and then reinsert the drive into its compartment.

  • Page 26: Observing The Boot Routine

    NOTE: To prevent possible damage to the original diagnostics diskette, always use a backup copy of the diagnostics diskette when servicing a user’s computer. Dell recommends that users make copies of the Dell diagnostics diskette. For instructions, see “Before You Start Testing” in Chapter 4 of the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide.

  • Page 27: Eliminating Resource Conflicts

    If none of the procedures in this chapter reveal the source of the problem or lead to the proper troubleshooting steps for determining the source of the problem, call Dell for technical assistance. For instructions, see Chapter 5, “Getting Help,” in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide.
  • Page 28 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual...

  • Page 29: Beep Codes And Error Messages

    If a faulty computer does not emit beep codes or display system error messages to indicate a failure, use the Dell diagnostics to help isolate the source of the problem. See “Running the Dell Diagnostics” found later in this chapter.
  • Page 30 4-2-1 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes Error Probable Causes Slave DMA register System board faulty failure Master DMA register failure Master interrupt mask System board faulty...

  • Page 31: System Error Messages

    Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes Beep Code Error 5-1-1 System power- management interrupt initialization failure 5-1-2 BIOS shadowing failure 5-1-3 Video BIOS shadowing failure 5-2-1 Keyboard controller download failure 5-2-2 CPU stepping failure 5-2-3 System board failure 5-2-4 Setup decompression and shadowing failure ystem Error Messages The following table lists (in alphabetical order) system error messages that may...
  • Page 32 Diskette write- protected Drive not ready Error reading PCMCIA card Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 3-2. System Error Messages Definition Informational message indicating memory is fail- ing (usually preceded by memory error message). Hard-disk drive failed to initialize.
  • Page 33 Table 3-2. System Error Messages Message Definition Amount of memory Extended memory recorded in NVRAM not size has changed matching memory installed in computer. Gate A20 failure Computer cannot enable protective mode. Message indicates sys- General failure tem failure. Computer cannot identify Hard-disk drive hard-disk drive type.
  • Page 34 Memory address line failure at address , read value expecting value Memory alloca- tion error Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 3-2. System Error Messages Definition Keyboard key(s) jammed. Memory control logic not operating properly. The software in use...
  • Page 35 Table 3-2. System Error Messages Message Definition Memory not operating Memory data line properly. failure at address , read value expecting value Memory double word logic fail- ure at a ddress , read value expecting value Memory odd/even logic failure at address , read value expecting value...

  • Page 36: Running The Dell Diagnostics

    The diagnostics contains tests that aid in troubleshooting the computer. If needed, see Chapter 4, “Running the Dell Diagnostics,” in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. The diagnostics diskette contains the following test groups: • •...
  • Page 37 To start the diagnostics, turn off the computer, insert a diagnostics diskette into the diskette drive, and then turn on the computer. Starting the diagnostics causes the Dell logo screen to appear, followed by a message indicating that the diagnostics is loading. Before the diagnostics loads, a program tests the portion of main memory (RAM) required for loading the diagnostics.
  • Page 38 3-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual...

  • Page 39: Removing And Replacing Parts

    Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts his chapter provides instructions for removing and replacing field- replaceable components, assemblies, and subassemblies. For removal and replacement procedures for factory-replaceable parts, see Appendix A, “Factory Repair Parts.” Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this chapter assumes the following: •...

  • Page 40: Recommended Tools

    1. Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals. 2. Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from AC power 3. Remove the main battery assembly from the battery compartment. Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual ecommended Tools Small flat-blade screwdriver Jeweler’s screwdriver set...

  • Page 41: Figure 4-2. Main Battery Assembly Removal

    battery door Figure 4-2. Main Battery Assembly Removal Part or Assembly Name Main battery assembly 4. To avoid possible damage to the computer from ESD, ground yourself by attaching a wrist grounding strap to yourself and an unpainted metal surface on the I/O panel. If a wrist grounding strap is not available, you can discharge static electric- ity from your body by periodically touching the unpainted metal surface of the I/O panel.

  • Page 42: Screw Identification And Tightening

    Also, a graphic for that length screw is included in the illustration. Match the actual screw to the graphic in the illustra- tion to check for correct length. Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual crew Identification and Tightening A6 (35 mm)

  • Page 43: Zif Connectors

    IF Connectors Figure 4-4. Disconnecting an Interface Cable Some of the computer’s interface connectors are zero insertion force (ZIF) con- nectors. These connectors are not removable, but they must be released to disconnect a cable from them. CAUTION: The ZIF connectors are fragile. To avoid damage, do not apply too much pressure to the movable part of the connector.

  • Page 44: Field-Replaceable Parts And Assemblies

    (which contains the keyboard and the trackball), the display assembly (which contains the LCD), and the bottom case assembly (which contains many of the removable parts). Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual ield-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies display assembly trackball assembly...

  • Page 45: Hard-Disk Drive Assembly

    Some of the instructions are preceded by a table list- ing the Dell order name for the part or assembly being replaced. A more detailed breakdown of parts and assemblies can be found in Appendix A, “Fac- tory Repair Parts.”...

  • Page 46: Memory Compartment Cover

    1. Turn the computer upside down on the work surface. 2. To release the memory compartment cover, press down on the identa- Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual tion in the edge of the cover, and then slide the cover towards the edge of the computer.

  • Page 47: Memory Modules

    Memory Modules Figure 4-8. Memory Module Removal Part or Assembly Name Memory module, 4-MB Memory module, 8-MB Memory module, 16-MB To remove a memory module, follow these steps: 1. Remove the memory compartment cover. 2. To release a memory module from its socket, gently push outward on each of the memory module’s two metal retaining clips.

  • Page 48: Palmrest Assembly

    1. Remove any installed PC Card(s). 2. Disconnect any cables attached to the audio ports. 3. Remove the hard-disk drive assembly. 4-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual almrest Assembly display assembly keyboard CAUTION: Make sure the work surface is clean to prevent scratch- ing the computer cover.

  • Page 49: Figure 4-10. Palmrest-Assembly Retaining Screws

    4. Close the display assembly, and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 5. Remove the three palmrest-assembly retaining screws A1, A2, and A3 (see Figure 4-10). A3 (35 mm) 35 mm Figure 4-10. Palmrest-Assembly Retaining Screws 6.
  • Page 50 A1, A2, and A3 (see Figure 4-10). CAUTION: Be careful not to bend the CD-ROM EMI clip. Set the palm- rest assembly top side down, when the palmrest assembly is free from the bottom case assembly. 4-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual...

  • Page 51: Trackball Assembly

    Trackball Assembly trackball assembly trackball cable Figure 4-11. Trackball Assembly Removal Part or Assembly Name Optical trackball assembly To remove the trackball assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the palmrest assembly. 2. Turn the palmrest assembly upside down on a flat work surface. 3.

  • Page 52: Keyboard Assembly

    Keyboard assembly, Japan Keyboard assembly, Korean Keyboard assembly, Latin American KYBD,86,LTN,ALPS,LXPi+ Keyboard assembly, Norwegian Keyboard assembly, Russian Keyboard assembly, Spanish Keyboard assembly, Swedish 4-14 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual press palmrest assembly trackball assembly press keyboard Order Name KYBD,86,BEL,ALPS,LXPi+...
  • Page 53 Part or Assembly Name Keyboard assembly, Swiss Keyboard assembly, Thailand Keyboard assembly, United Kingdom To remove the keyboard assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the palmrest assembly. 2. Press along the sides of the keyboard to release the keyboard from the palmrest assembly.

  • Page 54: Display Assembly

    Tilt-Support Foot Figure 4-13. Tilt-Support Foot Removal Part or Assembly Name Tilt-support foot, left Tilt-support foot, right 4-16 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual isplay Assembly Tilt-support foot Display assembly bezel Display assembly latch and latch spring LCD panel LCD inverter board...
  • Page 55 To remove a tilt-support foot, follow these steps: 1. Close the display assembly. 2. With the foot set to its fully retracted position, insert a small device (such as a scribe) into the bottom notch on the foot-retaining screw cover and gently lift out the cover partway. Lift on the sides of the cover, working around to the top, and then lift out the cover.

  • Page 56: Display Assembly

    To remove the display assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the palmrest assembly. 2. Remove the computer’s tilt-support feet. 3. Remove interface-cable grounding screws C1 and C2 from the 4-18 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual C1 (6 mm) C2 (6 mm) left tilt-support foot connector JLCD 6 mm display assembly.
  • Page 57 4. Disconnect the display-assembly interface cable from connector JLCD on the system board. To disconnect the cable, grasp the pull tab and pull it straight up from the system board. 5. Disconnect the microphone cable from ZIF connector JMIC. 6. Lift the display assembly from the bottom case assembly. A plastic detent post located approximately at the center of the display assembly may hang on the bottom case assembly.

  • Page 58: Display Assembly Bezel

    When replacing the bezel, orient the bezel in its original position on the display assembly and press firmly near each tab until it snaps into position. Be careful to have the display latch and spring properly assembled. 4-20 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual display assembly bezel H2 (10 mm) H1 (10 mm)

  • Page 59: Display Assembly Latch And Latch Spring

    Display Assembly Latch and Latch Spring latch spring Figure 4-16. Display Assembly Latch and Latch Spring Removal Part or Assembly Name Display assembly latch Display assembly latch spring To remove the display assembly latch and latch spring, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 60: Lcd Panel

    Figure 4-17. LCD Panel Removal Part or Assembly Name LCD panel LCD assembly, LCD inverter board, active-matrix color, TFT SVGA display 4-22 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual interface cable interface connector LCD inverter board LCD panel LCD power cable connector CN2...
  • Page 61 To remove the LCD panel, follow these steps: 1. Remove the display assembly bezel. 2. Lift the lower edge of the LCD panel about 1 inch. 3. Disconnect the LCD-assembly power cable from connector CN2 on the LCD inverter board. 4.

  • Page 62: Lcd Inverter Board

    5. Lift the LCD inverter board about 6. Disconnect the LCD power cable from connector CN2 on the LCD 7. Lift the LCD inverter board out of the display assembly case. 4-24 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual I1 (5 mm) I2 (5 mm) retaining bracket bracket, and then remove the bracket.

  • Page 63: Hinge Covers

    Hinge Covers display assembly base hinge cover hinge Figure 4-19. Hinge Covers Removal Each of the hinge covers is held in place by three tabs that fit into slots on the display assembly base. The microphone is inside the right hinge cover. To remove the hinge covers, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 64: Display-Assembly Interface Cable

    4. Remove the left hinge cover. 5. Remove screws I1 and I2 securing the display-interface cable retaining 6. Disconnect the display-assembly interface cable from ZIF connector 4-26 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual I1 (5 mm) I2 (5 mm) alignment marks...
  • Page 65 7. Lift the display-assembly interface cable and bobbin out of the display assembly. NOTE: Some computers have a display-assembly interface cable that detaches from the bobbin. If you have a cable with a permanently attached bobbin, stop here; otherwise, proceed to Step 8. 8.

  • Page 66: Microphone/Switch Assembly

    2. Remove the right hinge cover. (Before doing so, note the correct routing 3. Remove the microphone cover from the right hinge cover. 4. Open the microphone cover, and remove the microphone/switch 4-28 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual right hinge cover microphone cover magnet switch of the microphone cable around the display assembly base.)

  • Page 67: Bottom Case Assembly

    ottom Case Assembly The bottom case assembly consists of the following: • Diskette/CD-ROM assembly • Deck-buoy • Superpart assembly • System board • 3.1-V power supply board • I/O-panel dust cover • Dust cover for the Advanced Port Replicator • Audio board Removing and Replacing Parts 4-29...

  • Page 68: Figure 4-22. Bottom Case Assembly Removal

    Figure 4-22. Bottom Case Assembly Removal Part or Assembly Name Bottom case assembly 4-30 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual superpart docking EMI clip audio board system board assembly keel plate diskette/CD-ROM assembly I/O bracket clip superpart...

  • Page 69: Diskette/Cd-Rom Drive Assembly

    Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly CD-ROM flex cable plastic flip lock connector JCDROM connector JFLOP Figure 4-23. Diskette/CD-ROM Drive Assembly Removal Part or Assembly Name Diskette drive assembly CD-ROM drive assembly To remove the diskette/CD-ROM drive assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the palmrest assembly. 2.
  • Page 70 CD-ROM to the diskette drive. 4-32 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The front edge of the drive assembly engages tabs on the bottom case assembly. Make sure the diskette drive assembly is clear of the tab before attempting to lift it out of the bottom case assembly.

  • Page 71: Deck Buoy

    Deck Buoy B1 (10 mm) Figure 4-24. Deck Buoy Removal Part or Assembly Name Deck buoy To remove the deck buoy, follow these steps: 1. Remove the palmrest assembly. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the diskette/CD-ROM assembly. 4. Remove screws B1, B2, and B3. Lift the deck buoy out of the bottom case assembly.

  • Page 72: Superpart Assembly

    1. Remove the palmrest assembly. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the diskette-drive/CD-ROM assembly. 4. Remove the deck-buoy. 4-34 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual B4 (25 mm) thermal tape 25 mm superpart assembly...
  • Page 73 5. Remove screw B4. Lift the superpart assembly out of the bottom case assembly. CAUTION: To prevent tearing the thermal tape, slowly pull the super- part assembly away from the system board. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-35...

  • Page 74: Reserve Battery

    NVRAM. If possible, make a copy of this information before you remove the reserve battery. 4-36 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual superpart docking EMI clip F1 (3 mm) F2 (3 mm)
  • Page 75 To remove the reserve battery, follow these steps: 1. Remove the palmrest assembly. 2. Remove the superpart assembly. 3. Remove the superpart docking EMI clip and the superpart serial EMI clip. 4. Unplug the battery from connector JRBAT. 5. Place the superpart assembly upside down on a flat work surface. 6.

  • Page 76: System Board Assembly

    Part or Assembly Name System board assembly CAUTION: Dell uses the system’s service tag number to maintain a his- tory of the computer and its maintenance services. Do not neglect to transfer the service tag number to the replacement system board assem- bly (see step 3 of “Replacing the System Board Assembly”...

  • Page 77: Removing The System Board Assembly

    Removing the System Board Assembly To remove the system board assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the palmrest assembly. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the diskette/CD-ROM assembly. 4. Verify that the PC Card ejectors are fully depressed. 5. Remove the deck buoy plate. (Reinstall this part on the new system board.) CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor, do not touch the heat transfer area on the system board above the micro-...

  • Page 78: Replacing The System Board Assembly

    3. Enter the system’s service tag number into the BIOS of the replacement 4-40 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual bracket clip and the side I/O bracket clip are in place. If the side I/O bracket clip has been dislodged, reinstall it as shown in Figure 4-27.

  • Page 79: 3.1-V Power Supply Board

    3.1-V Power Supply Board connector JPS1 system board Figure 4-29. 3.1-V Power Supply Board Removal Part or Assembly Name 3.1-V power supply board To remove the 3.1-V power supply board, follow these steps: 1. Remove the palmrest assembly 2. Remove the superpart assembly. 3.

  • Page 80: I/O-Panel Dust Cover

    Make sure the dust cover opens and closes freely before you reinstall the display assembly. 4-42 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual pivot pin (2) Push outward on one end of the dust cover to release the pivot pin from its associated pivot hole.

  • Page 81: Advanced Port Replicator Connector Dust Cover

    Advanced Port Replicator Connector Dust Cover Figure 4-31. Advanced Port Replicator Connector Dust Cover Part or Assembly Name Advanced Port Replicator connector dust cover To remove the dust cover for the Advanced Port Replicator connector, follow these steps: 1. Remove the palmrest assembly. 2.

  • Page 82: Audio Board

    3. Remove the superpart assembly. 4. Remove the system board. 5. Remove the hard-disk drive bracket. 6. Lift the audio board straight up from the system board. 4-44 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual audio board audio connectors connector JTB HD1 (6 mm) Turn the system board over and place it on a flat work surface.

  • Page 83: Appendix A Factory Repair Parts

    Factory Repair Parts his appendix provides procedures for removing and replacing factory com- ponents and subassemblies at a service facility. (Dell does not recommend removal and replacement of factory components and subassemblies in the field. For removal and replacement procedures for field-replaceable parts, see Chap- ter 4, “Removing and Replacing Parts.”)

  • Page 84: Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts And Assemblies

    Power cable, Europe Power cable, Australia Power cable, U.K. Audio board service kit Microphone service kit Reserve battery Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies Order Name AC Adapter and Power Cords ADPT,AC,EXT,18V,65W,LXP CORD,PWR,110V,6F,AC...
  • Page 85 Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies Part or Assembly Name Order Name Batteries Main battery assembly Main battery Technical booklet CD-ROM Drive Assembly CD-ROM drive assembly CD-ROM bezel CD-ROM bezel assembly CD-ROM bezel spring CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive cable Eject button Screws, diskette/ CD-ROM drive...
  • Page 86 Keyboard assembly, Danish Keyboard assembly, French * Substitute your drive capacity for xxxxx, your drive height for yy, and the Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies Order Name Diskette Drive Assembly SUBASSY,FD/CD,LXPiCD...
  • Page 87 Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies Part or Assembly Name Order Name Keyboards Keyboard assembly, French/Canadian Keyboard assembly, German Keyboard assembly, Japan Keyboard assembly, Korean Keyboard assembly, Latin Keyboard assembly, Norwegian Keyboard assembly, Russian Keyboard assembly, Spanish Keyboard assembly, Swedish Keyboard assembly, Swiss Keyboard assembly,...
  • Page 88 Display assembly case, 12.1-inch Display assembly latch ser- vice kit, 12.1-inch Display assembly latch, 12.1-inch Display-assembly latch spring, 12.1-inch Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies Order Name LCD Assemblies SVC,CBLS,LCD,TFT,SAM- SUNG,LXPi+CD Display-assembly CBL,FPC,LED/INVRTR,TFT, interface cable 12.1”...
  • Page 89 Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies Part or Assembly Name Order Name LCD Parts Hinge cover, right Hinge cover, left Display assembly base Left hinge Right hinge Display-assembly-bezel re- taining screw covers, lower Display-assembly-bezel re- taining screw covers, upper Display-assembly EMI shield 12.1-inch Memory...
  • Page 90 Tilt-support foot, right I/O panel dust cover Main battery insulator I/O bracket, hinge Superpart assembly Spreader plate Spreader plate spacer Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies Order Name Miscellaneous Parts CLP,EMI,CD,LXPiCD CLP,EMI,KYBD,LXPiCD CLP,EMI,SER,SUPERPRT,...
  • Page 91 Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies Part or Assembly Name Order Name Miscellaneous Parts Keel plate Deck buoy Microphone insulator bracket Bottom case assembly Power button Power-button mounting bracket Memory compartment cover Palmrest Assembly Palmrest service kit Palmrest assembly Technical booklet Screws Screws service kit...
  • Page 92 10 mm, gold 10 mm, black 10 mm, black 25 mm, black System board assembly, LXPi CD, 150-MHz, service kit A-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies Order Name Screws (Continued) SCR,2mmX6mm,PHH,MS, BLO,LXP B6 SCR,2.6mmX8mm,PHH,MS, SCR,2.5mmX10mm,PHH,MS,...
  • Page 93 Table A-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies Part or Assembly Name Order Name System Board Assemblies System board, 150-MHz I/O interface cable Bracket, I/O Serial EMI clip, I/O Docking EMI clip, I/O Diskette, field service Technical booklet, service Trackball Optical trackball assembly Trackball interface cable Trackball...

  • Page 94: Exploded Views Of Components And Assemblies

    Views of Components and Assemblies display assembly bezel latch LCD panel interface cable LCD power cable EMI shield hinge covers (2) display assembly case LCD inverter board display assembly hinges (2) Figure A-1. Exploded View—Display Assembly A-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual...

  • Page 95: Figure A-2. Exploded View-Palmrest Assembly

    trackball button board A7 (4 mm) trackball ring plastic housing trackball board trackball interface cable Figure A-2. Exploded View—Palmrest Assembly A6 (4 mm) A9 (4 mm) A8 (4 mm) trackball connector J1 palmrest palmrest brace CD-ROM EMI clip keyboard cables (2) keyboard 4 mm Factory Repair Parts...

  • Page 96: Figure A-3. Exploded View-Bottom Case Assembly

    Figure A-3. Exploded View—Bottom Case Assembly A-14 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual superpart docking EMI clip key buoy plate diskette/CD-ROM assembly I/O bracket clip superpart serial EMI clip superpart assembly 3.1-V power supply...

  • Page 97: Hard-Disk Drive

    ard-Disk Drive The hard-disk drive resides in a carrier that mounts inside the computer’s hard-disk drive bay. Four screws secure the drive inside the carrier. A mylar insulator provides electrical insulation between the hard-disk drive and the bot- tom of its carrier. To remove the hard-disk drive and hard-disk drive insulator, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 98: Cd-Rom Drive

    Palmrest Brace Remove screws A-7 through A-9 (see Figure A-2). Gently pull the brace toward the front, and lift the brace away from the palmrest. A-16 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual D-ROM Drive iskette Drive almrest Assembly Components...

  • Page 99: Display Assembly Components

    isplay Assembly Components The display assembly consists of the LCD assembly and its related components. It also contains the LED board, which provides visual indications of many of the computer’s basic functions. The microphone assembly is mounted inside the right hinge cover of the display. Some parts of the display assembly can be removed and replaced without removing the assembly from the computer.

  • Page 100: Display Assembly Base

    7. Lift the display assembly base away from the left hinge. 8. Disengage the display-assembly interface cable from the slot in the A-18 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual See “LCD-Inverter-Board Interface Cable” in Chapter 4. See “Display Assembly Base” later in this chapter.

  • Page 101: Display Assembly Hinges

    Display Assembly Hinges To remove a hinge (see Figure 4-14), follow these steps: 1. Remove the display assembly from the computer. See “Display Assembly” in Chapter 4. 2. Remove the display assembly bezel. See “Display Assembly Bezel” in Chapter 4. 3.

  • Page 102: System-Board Assembly Components

    Figure A-5. System Board Assembly in the Bottom Case Assembly To remove a part of the system board assembly, Dell recommends that you first remove the assembly as described in “System Board Assembly” in Chapter 4. Then follow the instructions described in the following subsections to remove parts of the system board assembly.

  • Page 103: Keyboard/Keypad/Mouse Connector Shield

    Keyboard/Keypad/Mouse Connector Shield connector shield D4 (3 mm) Figure A-6. Keyboard/Keypad/Mouse Connector Shield Removal Two tabs on the keyboard/keypad/mouse connector shield engage two associ- ated slots on the I/O panel near the keyboard/keypad/mouse connector. Retaining screw D4 attaches the bottom of the shield to the bottom of the I/O panel.

  • Page 104: I/O Interface Cable

    To remove the cable, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect one end of the I/O interface cable from connector JSTDIO 2. Disconnect the other end of the I/O interface cable from connector A-22 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual system board connector JSTDIO on the system board.

  • Page 105: I/O Board

    I/O Board I/O board I/O bracket clip I/O bracket Figure A-8. I/O Board Removal To remove and replace the I/O board, follow these steps: 1. Remove the I/O interface cable from connector JSTDIO. See the previous subsection in this appendix. 2.

  • Page 106: I/O Panel

    2. Remove the standoff nuts ST1 through ST8 3. Remove screw D5. 4. Remove the I/O bracket from the system board. A-24 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual ST8 (4 mm) 4 mm 3 mm See the previous subsection in this appendix.

  • Page 107: Bottom-Case Assembly Components

    ottom-Case Assembly Components power button Figure A-10. Bottom-Case Assembly Components To remove parts of the bottom case assembly, you must first remove the system board assembly as described in “System Board Assembly” in Chapter 4. The subsections that follow describe the removal and replacement of bottom-case assembly components.

  • Page 108: Power Button And Power-Button Mounting Bracket

    Lift the mounting bracket out of the bottom case assembly; then press the power button out of the hole in the side of the bottom case assembly. A-26 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual power button power button mounting bracket...

  • Page 109: Spreader And Keel Plates

    Spreader and Keel Plates spreader plate keel plate bottom case assembly Figure A-12. Spreader and Keel Plate Removal Remove the spreader plate by lifting it from the bottom case assembly. The spreader plate fits easily over plastic projections and screw holes. The keel plate is in the center of the bottom case, below the spreader plate.
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  • Page 111: Appendix B System Setup Options

    Dell Accessories program group in Windows. Each button in the Dell Control Center window corresponds to a particular group of system setup options. The Dell Control Center has a detailed help file that explains each setup option. Figure B-2. Dell Control Center Window...

  • Page 112: Accessing The System Setup Program

    System Setup program and then activates suspend mode. To enter the System Setup program, hold down the <CTRL> and <ALT> keys and press the <ENTER> key, or press the <FN> and <F1> keys. Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual...

  • Page 113: System Setup Screens

    System Setup Screens Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD System Setup Page 1 of 2 Time: 13:17:02Date: Mon Feb 12, 1997 Internal Hard Drive: 1216 MB Diskette Drive A: 3.5 inch, 1.44 MB Boot Speed: 150 MHz Boot Sequence:...

  • Page 114: Table B-1. System Setup Program Categories

    UPPER PC CARD SOCKET LOWER PC CARD SOCKET MONITOR TOGGLE Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table B-1. System Setup Program Categories Function Displays the version number and release date of the BIOS in the computer. Resets time on computer’s internal clock.
  • Page 115 Displays amount of video memory. EXTERNAL CACHE Displays amount of external cache memory. EXPANSION DEVICE Shows the type of Dell Latitude Advanced Port Replicator that is attached to the com- puter. There are no user-selectable settings for this option. SERVICE TAG Displays computer’s five-character service...
  • Page 116 RING/EVENT RESUME ALARM RESUME DISPLAY CLOSE SYSTEM SWITCH BATTERY STATUS Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table B-1. System Setup Program Categories Function Determines how long computer operates with- out detecting I/O activity before display is switched off to conserve battery power. This option should be disabled if software compati- bility problems occur.
  • Page 117 Table B-1. System Setup Program Categories Category Function INTELLISPIN Compensates for unbalanced CDs that cause the computer to vibrate when the CD-ROM drive is in use. Allows use of discs that might otherwise be unreadable. Available for CD-ROM drives with speeds of 6X or higher. MANCE run at the highest speed.
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  • Page 119 , 4-31, A-16 computer features , 1-1 illustrated , 1-2 power, controlling connectors , 4-5 deck buoy , 4-33 Dell Control Center entering , B-1 Dell diagnostics , 3-9 diskette drive , A-16 diskette drive assembly removal , 4-31, A-16 display assembly...
  • Page 120 I/O panel dust cover removal , 4-42 indicator panel initial procedures system error messages troubleshooting initialization error messages Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual , 3-3 , A-14 , A-12 , A-13 , 2-1 , 4-3 , A-15 , 1-3...
  • Page 121 palmrest assembly components , A-16 removal , 4-10 palmrest brace , A-16 PC Card types supported , 1-1 POST beep codes about , 3-1 list of , 3-1 power button removal , A-26 power-button mounting bracket precautions , 4-2 reserve battery removal , 4-36 screw identification and tightening...
  • Page 122 , 2-1 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual ZIF connectors , 4-5...

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