Table Of Contents - Dell Inspiron 4150 Owner's Manual

Table Of Contents

Preparing To Work Inside The Computer4
Recommended Tools4
Screw Identification5
Removing The Microprocessor Module7
Replacing The Microprocessor Module7
Flashing The Bios8
Using The Dell Diagnostics9
When To Use The Dell Diagnostics9
Features Of The Dell Diagnostics9
Starting The Dell Diagnostics9
Advanced Testing10
Diagnostics Menu10
Confirming The System Configuration Information11
Display Assembly13
Removing The Display Bezel13
Removing The Display Panel14
Display Latch15
Hinge Covers15
Replacing The Display Panel15
Removing The Display Latch15
Replacing The Display Latch15
Removing The Hinge Covers15
Replacing The Hinge Covers16
Reinstalling Drivers And Utilities18
Manually Reinstalling Drivers For Windows Xp18
Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities19
Using Microsoft Windows Xp System Restore19
Creating A Restore Point20
Restoring The Computer To An Earlier Operating State20
Undoing The Last System Restore20
Removing The Hybrid Cooling Fan21
Removing The Hard Drive22
Replacing The Hard Drive22
Palm Rests23
Display Cover23
Removing The Keyboard25
Replacing The Keyboard26
Palm Rest28
Pin Assignments For I/O Connectors30
Port Locations30
Serial Connector30
Parallel Connector30
Docking Connector31
Usb Connector33
S-Video Tv-Out Connector33
Video Connector33
Power Management Tips35
Power Management Modes35
Standby Mode35
Hibernate Mode35
Power Options Properties36
Power Schemes Tab36
Alarms Tab36
Power Meter Tab36
Advanced Tab36
Hibernate Tab36
Removing And Replacing Parts37
Removing The Reserve Battery38
Replacing The Reserve Battery38
Using The System Setup Program39
Viewing The System Setup Screens39
Commonly Used Options39
Changing The Boot Sequence39
Changing Printer Modes40
Changing Com Ports40
Solving Problems41
Accessing Help41
Power Problems41
Error Messages42
Video And Display Problems42
If The Display Is Blank42
If The Display Is Difficult To Read42
Sound And Speaker Problems43
Printer Problems43
If Only Part Of The Display Is Readable43
If You Have A Problem With Integrated Speakers43
If You Have A Problem With External Speakers43
Modem And Internet Connection Problems44
Scanner Problems44
Touch Pad Or Mouse Problems45
External Keyboard Problems45
Unexpected Characters45
Drive Problems45
If You Cannot Save A File To A Floppy Disk Drive45
If You Hear An Unfamiliar Scraping Or Grinding Sound46
Pc Card Problems47
Network Problems47
General Program Problems47
If You Have Problems With A Hard Drive47
A Program Crashes47
A Program Stops Responding47
Error Messages Appear47
E-Mail Problems48
If Your Computer Gets Wet48
If You Drop Or Damage Your Computer48
Resolving Other Technical Problems48
Removing The Speaker Assemblies50
Specifications53
Removing The System Board57
Replacing The System Board58
System Components59
Removing The Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly60
Replacing The Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly60
A Tour Of Your Computer61
Front View61
Left Side View62
Right Side View63
Back View65
Bottom View66
Removing The Memory Module Cover67
Memory Modules67
Removing The Memory Modules67
Replacing Memory Modules68
Removing The Mini Pci Card68
Replacing The Mini Pci Card69
Removing The Modem69
Replacing The Modem70