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Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000
Specifications
Jumpers, Switches, Controls, and Indicators
Tech Notes
Documentation
Graphics
Initial release: 26 Aug 1998
Last revised: 17 Aug 1999

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  • Page 1 Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 Specifications Jumpers, Switches, Controls, and Indicators Tech Notes Documentation Graphics Initial release: 26 Aug 1998 Last revised: 17 Aug 1999...
  • Page 2 13.3-Inch LCD Brackets and Carrier Tray Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 NOTICE: The metal on the carrier tray is sharp. Be careful not to cut yourself. This procedure assumes that you have removed the front bezel and the 13.3-inch LCD panel. To remove the brackets from the LCD panel, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 3 13.3-Inch LCD Panel Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000   This procedure assumes that you have removed the front bezel. Follow these steps to remove the 13.3-inch LCD panel: 1. Remove the (8) 6-mm screws that secure the left and right LCD brackets to the front plastic cover. 2.
  • Page 4 14.1-Inch LCD Panel, Brackets, and Carrier Tray Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 This procedure assumes that you have removed the front bezel. Follow these steps to remove the 14.1-inch LCD panel: 1. Remove the (8) 6-mm screws that secure the left and right LCD brackets to the front plastic cover. 2. Detach the CCFL cable from connector CN2 on the right side of inverter board. 3.
  • Page 5 15-inch LCD Panel Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 To remove the 15-inch LCD panel, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the computer over and remove the 4 screws from the bottom of the computer. 2. Turn the computer back over and open the display. 3. Remove the plastic hinge covers. 4.
  • Page 6 AC Adapter: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000    ...
  • Page 7 Audio Jacks: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000    ...
  • Page 8 NOTE: If no sound comes from the speakers, make sure that the sound is not disabled by pressing <Fn><End> and checking the volume control dial. Reinstalling Utilities and Drivers for information about reinstalling the audio drivers. The drivers are located on the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD.  ...
  • Page 9 Audio Card and Audio Thermal Shield Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 This procedure assumes that you have removed the system board from the plastic case and have removed the PC Card cage from the system board. To remove the audio card and audio thermal shield, follow these steps: 1. Gently pull the audio card off of connectors JP12 and JP13 on the system board. Do not rock the card to remove it, because this may damage the connectors. 2.
  • Page 10 Component Locations (Back View): Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000...

  • Page 11: Base Assembly

    Base Assembly Component Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 Base Assembly Base Assembly Component Removal Base Assembly Base Assembly Component Removal The following procedures assume that the keyboard, thermal shield, display assembly, and palmrest assembly have been removed. PC Card Heat Sink Removal Heat Exchanger/Fan Removal DC-DC Board Removal LVDS Board Removal Processor Board and Memory Module Removal...
  • Page 12 Battery Charge Gauge: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000    ...
  • Page 13 Removing and Installing a Battery: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000  ...
  • Page 14 Front Bezel Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 This procedure assumes that you have removed the display assembly from the computer base. To remove the front bezel, follow these steps: 1. Use a dental pick to pry the rubber screw covers off of the bottom 2 screws and the rubber bumpers off of the top 2 screws. 2.
  • Page 15 DC-DC Board Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 To remove the DC-DC board, gently pull the DC-DC board off of connectors JP11 and JP16 on the system board. Do not rock the board to remove it, because this may damage the connectors.

  • Page 16: Display Assembly Component Removal

    Display Assembly and Display Assembly Component Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 Display Assembly Removal Display Assembly Component Removal Display Assembly Removal This procedure assumes that you have removed the keyboard thermal shield. To remove the display assembly from the computer, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the LCD wire harness from connector JP3. Use a dental pick or flat-blade screwdriver to pry up each end of the connector to release it.

  • Page 17: Printed Documentation

    Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide (.pdf) Dell Inspiron 7000 Series Installing Drivers and Utilities (Windows 98)  (.pdf) Dell Inspiron 7000 Series Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Installing Drivers and Utilities (.pdf) Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator User's Guide (.pdf) Dell Inspiron 7000 Service Manual (.pdf)

  • Page 18: Reinstalling Video Drivers

    1. Save your work in all open application programs, because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the installation. 2. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

  • Page 19: Creating The Save-To-Disk Suspend File

    3. When the Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu appears, select Start computer with CD-ROM Support and press <Enter>. 4. When the MS-DOS® prompt appears, insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 5. At the MS-DOS prompt, type and press <Enter>, where d is the drive letter for your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 20 2. Click Troubleshoot Your Dell System, and then locate the link to the Inspiron page. 3. Select 7000. 4. Click Technical Information, and then click Documentation. 5. Click System User’s Guide. 6. When prompted, save the file to your hard-disk drive.  ...
  • Page 21 1. Save your work in all open application programs, because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the installation. 2. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 22 If the Internal MPEG II option does not appear on the System Devices menu, see the section on installing the software DVD decoder driver in the document titled Installing a DVD- ROM Drive and Software DVD Decoder Driver that accompanied your Dell Inspiron 7000 Series System Software CD.
  • Page 23 4. When the MS-DOS® prompt appears, insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 Series System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 5. When the A:\> prompt appears on the screen, insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 Series System Software CD into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 24 To reinstall the video drivers, perform the following steps: 1. Log on as Administrator. 2. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 Windows NT 4.0 Workstation System Software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click Control Panel.
  • Page 25 8. When prompted, select the Yes, I want to restart my computer now check box and click Finish to restart the computer. Reinstalling the System Help File If needed, you can download the Dell Inspiron 7000 Series Help file from Dell’s World Wide Web site at http://www.dell.com/: 1. Click the Support icon.
  • Page 26 Using an External Monitor: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 Use the 15-pin monitor connector to attach an external monitor to the computer. If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the monitor connector. Use the following procedure to connect an external monitor: 1.
  • Page 27 Exploded View of 13.3-Inch Display Assembly: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000...
  • Page 28 Exploded View of 14.1-Inch Display Assembly: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000...
  • Page 29 Exploded View of 15-Inch Display Assembly: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000...
  • Page 30 Exploded View of Base Assembly: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000...
  • Page 31 Exploded View of Computer: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000...
  • Page 32 Exploded View of Palmrest Assembly: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000...
  • Page 33 Using an External Keyboard, Keypad, or Mouse: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 You can connect a keyboard with a standard connector to the PS/2 connector on the computer by using an adapter available from Dell. You can use the built-in keyboard when an external keyboard is attached to the computer. Turn off the computer before connecting or disconnecting a keyboard. You can attach an external numeric keypad to the PS/2 connector.
  • Page 34 Component Locations (Front View): Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000...
  • Page 35 Be careful not to scratch the computer plastic case by allowing screws to get between the disassembly surface and the plastic case. Dell suggests a soft padded work surface. The Inspiron 7000 contains many screws of various sizes. To help keep track of the screws, use a tackle or pill box as a storage device. Use the following location template to store the screws during disassembly.
  • Page 36 Graphics: Dell™ Inspiron™™ 7000 Status Display Component Locations (Front View) Component Locations (Back View) AC Adapter Removing and Installing a Battery Battery Charge Gauge Removing Devices From the Options Bay Removing the Hard-Disk Drive Removing the Memory Module Touch Pad Audio Jacks PC Card Slots Embedded Numeric Keypad Security Cable Slot...
  • Page 37 Hard-Disk Drive Disassembly: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 The hard-disk drive resides in a carrier that mounts in the hard-disk drive compartment in the bottom of the computer. 4 screws secure the drive inside the carrier. To remove the hard-disk drive from the carrier, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 38 Hard-Disk Drive Heat Shield Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000   This procedure assumes that you have removed the palmrest assembly from the base assembly. To remove the hard-disk drive heat shield, follow these steps: 1. Place the palmrest assembly face down. 2. Remove the (5) 4-mm screws securing the hard-disk drive heat shield. 3.
  • Page 39 Heat Exchanger/Fan Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 To remove the heat exchanger/fan, follow these steps: 1. Remove the (2) 5-mm screws securing the heat exchanger. 2. Disconnect the fan cable from connector JP17 on the system board. 3. Remove the heat exchanger/fan. 4. Inspect the 2 thermal pads on the bottom of the heat exchanger and replace them if necessary. To remove the heat exchanger/fan without removing the palmrest assembly, follow these steps.
  • Page 40 Hinge Saddle Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 This procedure assumes that you have removed the PC Card heat sink LVDS board. To remove the hinge saddles, follow these steps: 1. Remove the (4) 4-mm screws from the top of the left and right hinge saddles. 2. Remove the (4) 4-mm screws from the back of the computer above the ports. 3.
  • Page 41 I/O Connectors: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000...
  • Page 42 I/O: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 Infrared Port Modem Port USB Connector Serial Connector Parallel Connector Monitor Connector PS/2 Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector I/O Connectors Infrared Port The infrared port is IrDA 1.1-compliant. An infrared data stream is transmitted through a lens in the computer, up to a distance of 1 m, and received by a compatible computer, printer, mouse, or remote control.

  • Page 43: Parallel Connector

    Signal Definition Data carrier detect RXDA Receive data TXDA Transmit data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator Shell Frame ground Parallel Connector Use the 25-hole parallel connector to attach a parallel device to the computer. The parallel connector is used primarily for printers. The parallel port sends and receives data in parallel format, where 8 data bits (one byte) are sent simultaneously over 8 separate lines.

  • Page 44: Monitor Connector

    ERR# Error INIT# Initialize printer SLIN# Select in 18–25 Signal ground Shell Frame ground Monitor Connector Use the 15-pin monitor connector to attach an external monitor to the replicator. If the image does not appear on the monitor immediately, press <Fn><F8>. Pin Assignments for the Monitor Connector Signal Definition...

  • Page 45: S-Video Tv-Out Connector

    EXK_MSDATA External keyboard/keypad/mouse data No connection Signal ground EXK_MSPWR External keyboard/keypad/mouse supply voltage EXK_MSCLK External keyboard/keypad/mouse clock No connection Shell Chassis ground S-Video TV-Out Connector If the television has an S-video cable, plug it directly into the system at the S-video TV-out connector. If the television has a composite cable, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 46 IR Board Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 This procedure assumes that you have removed the palmrest assembly from the base assembly. To remove the IR board, follow these steps: 1. Remove the (2) 4-mm screws securing the IR board. 2. Disconnect the IR cable from connector JP2 on the IR board. 3.
  • Page 47 30° Cone of Infrared Light: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000    ...

  • Page 48: Controls And Indicators

    Jumpers, Switches, Controls, and Indicators: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 Jumpers Switches Controls and Indicators Jumpers There are no jumpers on this system. Switches There are no configuration switches on this system. Controls and Indicators Front View Status Lights 3 status lights are located in the indicator panel directly above the keyboard: Num Lock: Solid green light when Num Lock is on.

  • Page 49: Power Button

    The battery charge gauge on the rear of the main and secondary batteries has 5 charge-level indicator lights that indicate how much battery charge remains. Each light indicates approximately 20% battery charge. Press the status button to the right of the lights to check the total battery charge. If none of the lights are on, the battery has no charge left.
  • Page 50 Keyboard Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 To remove the keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Turn the computer over and remove the (4) 20-mm screws from the bottom of the computer. 2. Turn the computer back over and open the display. 3. Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or scribe along the right top of the keyboard, just above the row of function keys. Working from right to left, free the keyboard by prying it toward the front of the unit.
  • Page 51 Embedded Numeric Keypad: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000  ...
  • Page 52 Latch Assembly Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 To remove the latch assembly, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the LED cable from connector JP2 on the LED board. 2. Remove the 4-mm screw securing the LED board to the plastic base. 3. Remove the LED board. 4. Remove the (2) 4-mm screws holding the latch cover for the battery bay and options bay. 5.
  • Page 53 LVDS Board Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000   To remove the LVDS board, follow these steps: 1. Remove the 4-mm screw securing the LVDS board. 2. Gently pull the LVDS board off of connectors JP9 and JP8 on the system board. Do not rock the board to remove it, because this may damage the connectors.
  • Page 54 System Board Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 This procedure assumes that you have removed the PC Card heat sink, LVDS board, and hinge saddles. To remove the system board, follow these steps: 1. Remove the (3) 4-mm screws from the bottom of the computer. 2. Remove the system board from the bottom case.

  • Page 55: Memory Installation Guidelines

    Memory: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 Memory Installation Guidelines Valid Memory Configurations Removing and Installing Memory Upper Memory Map Conventional Memory Map Memory Installation Guidelines The system can accommodate up to 384 MB of SDRAM. The system comes with 32 MB, 64 MB, or 128 MB of memory on the system board. To increase memory, install 32-MB, 64-MB, or 128-MB memory modules.

  • Page 56: Upper Memory Map

    1. Save any open files. 2. Shut down your computer and peripherals and unplug them from the electrical outlets. 3. Remove any installed batteries. 4. Ground yourself by touching a metal I/O connector on the back of the computer. 5. Turn the computer over, and remove the memory module cover.
  • Page 57 60000h–6FFFFh User memory 70000h–7FFFFh User memory 80000h–8FFFFh User memory 90000h–9FBFFh User memory   9FC00h–9FFFFh PS/2 mouse-data area...
  • Page 58 Combo Module Disassembly: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 The combo module contains either a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive on top of a floppy diskette drive. The combo module resides in a carrier that slides into the options bay on the left side of the computer. To remove the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive from the plastic carrier, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 59 Tech Notes: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 Video Memory Power Sources Storage Devices Touch Pad Audio Devices PC Cards Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Using an External Monitor Using an External Keyboard, Keypad, or Mouse Power Conservation Passwords and Security Setup Program Removing and Replacing Parts Reinstalling Utilities and Drivers for Windows 98 Reinstalling Utilities and Drivers for Windows NT...
  • Page 60 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 As you work, you may want to use the embedded numeric keypad to enter numbers into a spreadsheet or financial program. The embedded numeric keypad shares some of the keys on the computer's keyboard. The embedded keypad numbers and symbols are marked on the right of the keypad keys in blue. To activate the embedded numeric keypad, press <Num Lk>.

  • Page 61: Palmrest Assembly Removal

    Palmrest Assembly and Palmrest Assembly Component Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 MPEG-2 Card Removal Palmrest Assembly Removal Palmrest Assembly Component Removal MPEG-2 Card Removal   To remove the MPEG-2 card, follow these steps: 1. Gently pull the carrier tray off of connector JP19 on the system board. Do not rock the card to remove it, because this may damage the connectors. 2.

  • Page 62: Palmrest Assembly Component Removal

    3. Remove the (2) 4-mm screws from the top inside of the battery bay. 4. Remove the (2) 4-mm screws from the top inside of the hard-disk drive bay. 5. Turn the unit back over. 6. Remove the (3) 6-mm screws from the top of the base assembly, along the back edge. 7.

  • Page 63: About Passwords

    Passwords and Security: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 About Passwords Physically Securing the Computer Disabling the Serial and Parallel Ports About Passwords When you receive the computer, the password features are disabled so that you can assign passwords if you wish. Once you assign a password, you must enter the password to access the Setup program.
  • Page 64 PC Card Cage Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 This procedure assumes that you have removed the system board from the plastic case. To remove the PC Card cage, follow these steps: 1. Remove the 4-mm screw securing the audio bezel. 2. Remove the audio bezel. 3. Remove the (4) 18-mm screws securing the PC Card cage to the system board. Use a support for the system board to prevent the board from flexing when the card cage screws are removed.
  • Page 65 PC Cards: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 PC Card Slots Installing a PC Card Removing a PC Card Configuring a PC Card PC Card Slots The computer has 2 slots into which up to (2) 3.3- or 5-V PC Cards that adhere to the PCMCIA standard and JEIDA Release 4.2 can be installed. Both PC Card slots support CardBUS technology.
  • Page 66 PC Card Slots: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000      ...
  • Page 67 PC Card Heat Sink Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 To remove the PC Card heat sink, follow these steps: 1. Remove the (2) 4-mm screws securing the PC Card heat sink. 2. Remove the heat sink.
  • Page 68 Power Sources: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 AC Adapter Battery Removing and Installing the Main Battery Removing and Installing a Secondary Battery Charging the Battery Checking a Battery’s Charge Level AC Adapter AC adapter kit includes the AC adapter and an AC power cable. If you are running your computer on AC power with a battery installed, the AC adapter charges the battery (if needed) and then maintains its charge. NOTICE: The AC adapter should be in a ventilated area, such as on a desktop or on the floor, when used to power the computer or charge the battery.
  • Page 69 The AC adapter needs from 2 to 2.5 hours (depending on whether the system is on or off) to fully charge a battery that has been completely discharged. If 2 batteries are installed in the computer, the AC adapter charges the main battery first, then the secondary battery. (The secondary battery is discharged first.) NOTE: You can leave the battery in the computer as long as you like.
  • Page 70 Power Conservation: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 How to Conserve Battery Power Using Microsoft Windows 98 to Conserve Battery Power Experimenting with Power Conservation Checking the Battery Status Standby Mode Turn Off Monitor Turn Off Hard-Disk Drive Save-to-Disk Suspend Mode Save-to-Disk Suspend File How to Conserve Battery Power You automatically conserve battery power each time you attach an AC power source to the computer.

  • Page 71: Turn Off Monitor

    3. When the Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu appears, use the down-arrow key to select Start computer with CD-ROM support and press <Enter>. 4. When appears on the screen, insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. A:\>...
  • Page 72 7. Follow the instructions on your screen to create the save-to-disk suspend file. To check the size of the save-to-disk suspend file, type phdisk /info at an MS-DOS prompt and press <Enter>. If you need to delete the save-to-disk suspend file, type phdisk /delete /file at an MS-DOS prompt and press <Enter>.  ...
  • Page 73 Processor Board and Memory Module Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 This procedure assumes that you have removed the heat exchanger/fan. To remove the processor board and memory module, follow these steps: 1. Remove the (3) 5-mm screws securing the processor board to the system board. 2. Gently pull the processor board off of connector JP15 on the system board. Do not rock the board to remove it, because this may damage the connectors. 3.
  • Page 74 Removing the Memory Module: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000    ...
  • Page 75 Removing the Memory Module Cover: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000...

  • Page 76: Precautionary Measures

    Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 Precautionary Measures Service Procedures Recommended Tools Precautionary Measures WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated: 1. Ground yourself by attaching an antistatic grounding strap to your wrist and to an unpainted metal surface on the computer’s I/O panel. If an antistatic grounding strap is not available, periodically discharge static electricity from your body by touching one of the connectors on the I/O panel.
  • Page 77 6. Remove PC Cards. To remove PC Cards from the top connector, press the top eject button. When the button slides out, press it again to release the card. Gently remove the card. Press the eject button again until it is flush with the computer casing. To remove PC Cards from the bottom connector, follow the same procedure.

  • Page 78: Service Procedures

    To replace a cover, place it over the opening, leaving a small gap along the rounded edge, and then slide the cover toward the outside of the computer until it snaps into place. 9. Remove the memory modules. Carefully spread apart the inner metal tabs of the memory module socket to disengage the module from the socket. The module should pop up slightly. Then pull the memory module out of the socket.

  • Page 79: Recommended Tools

    ZIF Connectors Exploded View of Computer Exploded View of 13.3-Inch Display Assembly Exploded View of 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Exploded View of 15-Inch Display Assembly Exploded View of Palmrest Assembly Exploded View of Base Assembly Hard-Disk Drive Disassembly Combo Module Disassembly General Disassembly Keyboard Removal Thermal Shield and Internal Modem Removal...
  • Page 80 Removing the Hard-Disk Drive: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000    ...
  • Page 81 RJ-11 Card Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 To remove the RJ-11 card, follow these steps: 1. Remove the 4-mm screw securing the RJ-11 card to the system board. 2. Lift the card off the system board.
  • Page 82 Removing Devices From the Media Bay: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000  ...
  • Page 83 Screw Identification and Tightening: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 Where applicable, information about screw lengths is provided in illustrations. A complete screw inventory and location template is included in General Disassembly. NOTICE: The correct-length screw must be used when reinstalling a screw. Otherwise, hardware damage could result. Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening.
  • Page 84 Security Cable Slot: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000      ...

  • Page 85: Using The Setup Program

    Setup Program: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 Using the Setup Program Main Menu System Devices Menu Security Menu Power Menu Boot Menu Exit Menu Using the Setup Program For detailed information about the Setup menus and options, see the online User's Guide. You can enter the Setup program only when the computer is booting. Each time you turn on or boot the computer, the following message appears: Press <F2>...

  • Page 86: Security Menu

    Security Menu NOTICE: The password features provide a high level of security for the data in the computer. However, they are not foolproof. If your data requires more security, it is your responsibility to obtain and use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs or PC Cards with encryption features.
  • Page 88 Speaker Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 This procedure assumes that you have removed the palmrest assembly from the base assembly and that you have removed the hard-disk drive heat shield touch assembly. To remove the speakers, follow these steps: 1. Remove any tape securing the speaker cables. 2.
  • Page 89 Specifications: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 Microprocessor Chip Set and Bus PC Card Memory Connectors Audio Video 14.1-Inch Display 15-Inch Display| Keyboard Touch Pad Battery Adapter Environmental Regulatory Microprocessor Microprocessor type and speed: ® ® Dell Inspiron 7000A Intel Mobile Pentium II microprocessor running at 400, 366, or 333 MHz Dell Inspiron 7000D Intel Mobile Pentium II microprocessor running at 300...
  • Page 90 Connectors Serial (DTE) (1) 9-pin connector; 16550-compatible, 16-byte buffer Parallel (1) 25-hole connector; normal (unidirectional), bidirectional, EPP 1.9 or Monitor (1) 15-hole connector PS/2 keyboard/mouse (1) 6-pin mini-DIN connector Infrared 1 IrDA 1.1 port Expansion connector 240 pins TV-out (1) 7-pin S-video Audio microphone, headphones/speakers, and line-out jacks (1) 4-pin connector...

  • Page 91: Touch Pad

    Weight* 3.8 kg (8.37 lb) Maximum resolution 1024 x 768 pixels; 4 billion colors as supported by application software Response time (typical) 40 ms 0° (closed) to 170° Operating angle Dot pitch 0.28 mm Power consumption 4.6 W Controls brightness can be controlled through key combinations * Includes hard-disk drive, diskette drive, and CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 92 Depth 148.2 mm (5.83 inches) Width 116.2 mm (4.58 inches) Weight* 0.66 kg (1.45 lb) Voltage 14.8 VDC Capacity 74 WH Charge time (approximate)* 3.75 hours (computer on); 3.25 hours (computer off) Operating time (approximate)* 2.75 to 3.75 hours with 1 battery; 5.5 to 7.5 hours with 2 batteries Life span (approximate)* 500 discharge/charge cycles...
  • Page 93 shipment Maximum shock:* Operating 1.52 m/sec (4.98 ft/sec) (less than or equal to a pulse width of 2 ms) Storage 2.03 m/sec (6.66 ft/sec) (less than or equal to a pulse width of 2 ms) Altitude: Operating 0 to 3048 m (0 to 10,000 ft) Storage 0 to 12,192 m (0 to 40,000 ft) * Measured with the hard-disk drive in head-parked position...
  • Page 94 Status Display: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 on top of computer, above keyboard: on front of computer, beneath display latch:...
  • Page 95 Status Display: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 These status lights are above the keyboard: These status lights are on the front of the computer, beneath the display latch:      ...

  • Page 96: Hard Disk Drive

    Hard-Disk Drive NOTES: You will need the Microsoft® Windows® 98 CD and the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD to install software on the new hard-disk drive. The computer's BIOS may not support hard-disk drives obtained from vendors other than Dell. Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard-disk drives obtained from other sources.
  • Page 97 7. Tighten the screws you loosened in step 3. 8. Test the drive by running the Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) test group in the Dell Diagnostics. For information on running the diagnostics, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," in the Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide.
  • Page 98 Touch Pad Assembly Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 This procedure assumes that you have removed the palmrest assembly from the base assembly and that you have removed the hard-disk drive heat shield. To remove the touch pad assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the (3) 4-mm screws securing the touch pad button board. 2.
  • Page 99 Touch Pad: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000    ...

  • Page 100: Using The Touchpad

    Touch Pad: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 Using the Touch Pad Installing the Touch Pad/Mouse Driver Using the Touch Pad The PS/2-compatible touch pad detects the position of your finger over a touch-sensitive area and provides the computer full mouse functionality. The touch pad's 2 buttons correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse. To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the smooth sensor area.
  • Page 101 Thermal Shield and Internal Modem Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 The thermal shield serves as a heat shield for the system board, as well as an EMI fence for the processor board. This procedure assumes that you have removed the keyboard. To remove the thermal shield, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 102: Text Modes

    Video: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 Text Modes Graphics Modes Text Modes Resolution; Colors Refresh Rate (Hz) 360 x 400; 16 720 x 400; 16 720 x 400; mono Graphics Modes Resolution; Colors Refresh Rate (Hz) 320 x 200; 4 640 x 200; 2 720 x 400; mono 320 x 200;...
  • Page 103 1600 x 1200; 64,000 (external monitor) 1600 x 1200; 16 million (external monitor with 8-MB video memory option) NOTES: If you are using an external monitor, see the documentation that came with the external monitor to determine the correct refresh rate. To ®...
  • Page 104 ZIF Connectors: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000 NOTICE: ZIF connectors are fragile. To avoid breaking the connectors, touch them carefully. Do not apply too much pressure to the movable part of the connector when opening or closing it. Some of the computer’s interface connectors are ZIF connectors. These connectors are not removable; they must be released to disconnect a cable from them. To disconnect a cable from a ZIF connector, follow these steps: 1.

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