Table Of Contents - Dell Inspiron 8100 Manual

Table Of Contents

Reinstalling Software2
Reinstalling Drivers And Utilities2
Enabling Hibernate Support4
Reinstalling Windows 20004
Serial Connector6
Usb Connectors7
Video Connector8
Docking Connector8
Ieee-1394 Connector10
Power Conservation Modes11
Power Options Properties11
Standby Mode11
Hibernate Mode11
Power Schemes Tab11
Alarms Tab12
Power Meter Tab12
Advanced Tab12
Hibernate Tab12
Removing And Replacing Parts13
Preparing To Work Inside The Computer13
Recommended Tools13
Screw Identification14
System Components14
Removing The Hard Drive15
Replacing The Hard Drive16
Removing The Fixed Optical Drive16
Removing Media Bay Devices16
Removing The Memory Module Cover17
Memory Modules17
Removing Memory Modules17
Replacing Memory Modules18
Removing The Mini Pci Card Assembly18
Replacing The Mini Pci Card Assembly18
Removing The Keyboard Assembly19
Replacing The Keyboard Assembly21
Removing The Hinge Cover22
Removing The Display Assembly22
Removing The Display Assembly Bezel23
Removing The Display Panel24
Replacing The Display Panel25
Removing The Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly26
Removing The Microprocessor Module27
Replacing The Microprocessor Module28
Removing The Video Card29
Replacing The Video Card29
Removing The Palm Rest Assembly30
Removing The Reserve Battery32
Replacing The Reserve Battery32
System Board Assembly33
Removing The System Board33
Removing The Battery Charger Board35
Replacing The Battery Charger Board35
Led Board35
Removing The Led Board36
Replacing The Led Board36
Removing The Fan Assembly36
Removing The Rj-11/Rj-45 Board37
System Setup Program39
Standard Settings39
Solving Problems40
Accessing Help Files40
Power Problems40
Start-Up Error Messages40
Video And Display Problems41
Sound And Speaker Problems41
If The Display Is Blank41
If The Display Is Difficult To Read41
Integrated Speakers41
External Speakers41
Printer Problems42
Modem Problems42
If You Cannot Print To A Parallel Port Printer42
If You Cannot Print To A Usb Printer42
Scanner Problems43
Touch Pad Problems43
External Keyboard Problems43
Unexpected Characters43
Drive Problems43
If You Cannot Save A File To A Floppy Disk43
If You Cannot Play A Music Cd Or Install A Program From A Cd44
If You Cannot Play A Dvd Movie44
If You Have A Hard Drive Problem44
Network Problems45
Windows® Error Messages45
General Program Problems45
E-Mail Problems45
A Program Crashes45
A Program Stops Responding45
A Solid Blue Screen Appears45
If Your Computer Gets Wet46
If You Drop Or Damage Your Computer46
Resolving Other Technical Problems46
System Specifications48
A Tour Of Your Computer52
Front View52
Device Status Lights52
Display Latch52
Air Intake53
Keyboard Status Lights53
Touch Pad54
Battery Bay54
Media Bay54
Power Button54
Volume Control Buttons54
Dell™ Accessdirect™ Buttons55
Left Side View55
Security Cable Slot55
S-Video Tv-Out Connector56
Right Side View56
Audio Connectors56
Infrared Sensor57
Modem Connector57
Ieee 1394 Connector57
Back View58
Pc Card Slot58
Ac Adapter Connector58
Parallel Connector59