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Inspiron 2500
Factory Service Manual
Dell Inspiron 2500 Factory Service Manual (119 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.79 MB
Table of Contents
Dell™ Inspiron™ 2500 Systems
2
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
2
Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
A Tour of Your Computer
4
Front View
4
Display Latch
5
Device Status Lights
5
Air Intake
7
Keyboard Status Lights
7
Touch Pad
8
Battery Bay
9
Media Bay
9
Touch Pad Buttons
9
Dell Accessdirect™ Buttons
9
Power Button
10
Volume Control Buttons
11
Left Side View
11
Security Cable Slot
12
Fixed Optical Drive
12
Right Side View
13
Audio Connectors
13
Hard Drive
14
Modem Connector
14
Pc Card Slot
15
Back View
15
AC Adapter Connector
16
Video Connector
17
Usb Connectors
18
Serial Connector
18
Power Conservation Modes
19
Standby Mode
19
Hibernate Mode
20
Power Options Properties
20
Power Schemes Tab
21
Alarms Tab
22
Power Meter Tab
23
Advanced Tab
24
Hibernate Tab
25
Solving Problems
28
Accessing Help Files
28
Power Problems
29
Start-Up Error Messages
30
Video and Display Problems
30
If the Display Is Blank
30
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
30
External Speakers
31
Sound and Speaker Problems
31
Integrated Speakers
31
Printer Problems
32
If You Cannot Print to a Parallel Port Printer
32
If You Cannot Print to a USB Printer
33
Modem Problems
33
Scanner Problems
34
Touch Pad Problems
34
External Keyboard Problems
35
Unexpected Characters
35
Drive Problems
35
If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Disk
35
If You Cannot Play a DVD Movie
36
If the CD-RW Drive Stops Writing
37
If You Have a Hard Drive Problem
37
Network Problems
37
Windows® Error Messages
38
General Program Problems
39
A Program Crashes
39
A Program Stops Responding
39
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
39
E-Mail Problems
39
If Your Computer Gets Wet
40
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
41
Resolving Other Technical Problems
41
System Specifications
43
Drivers and Utilities
50
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
51
Windows Me
52
Windows 2000
52
Creating a Restore Point
54
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
55
Undoing the Last System Restore
55
Reinstalling Windows Me
57
Reinstalling Windows 2000
58
System Setup Program
61
Standard Settings
61
Serial Connector
64
Parallel Connector
65
USB Connectors
67
Video Connector
68
Removing and Replacing Parts
70
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
70
Recommended Tools
71
Screw Identification
71
System Components
73
Removing the Hard Drive
75
Replacing the Hard Drive
76
Removing the Fixed Optical Drive
76
Removing Media Bay Devices
77
Removing the Memory Module Cover
77
Memory Modules
77
Removing Memory Modules
78
Replacing Memory Modules
79
Mini PCI Card Assembly
79
Removing the Mini PCI Card Assembly
80
Replacing the Mini PCI Card Assembly
80
Removing the Keyboard Assembly
81
Replacing the Keyboard Assembly
84
Removing the Hinge Cover
85
Removing the Display Assembly
86
Removing the Display Assembly Bezel
90
Removing the Display Panel
91
Replacing the Display Panel
92
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
97
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
98
Microprocessor Module
99
Removing the Microprocessor Module
100
Replacing the Microprocessor Module
101
Palm Rest Assembly
103
Removing the Palm Rest Assembly
105
Led Board
107
Removing the LED Board
108
Replacing the LED Board
108
System Board Assembly
109
Removing the System Board
109
Removing the Fan Assembly
112
Removing the RJ-11/RJ-45 Board
114
Printed Documentation
116
Online Documentation
116
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Dell Inspiron 2500 Solution Manual (118 pages)
Dell Inspiron 2500: User Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.5 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Safety and EMC Instructions: Portable Computers
9
Safety Instructions
9
EMC Instructions
13
When Using Your Computer
14
Ergonomic Computing Habits
15
When Removing or Installing Memory Modules
17
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
17
1 Setting up
19
Connecting a Printer
20
Parallel Printer
20
USB Printer
21
Installing the Printer Driver
22
Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows ® XP Only)
23
Setting up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only)
23
Turning off the Computer
24
Windows Me and Windows 2000
24
Using the Media Bay
24
Swapping Devices
25
2 Solving Problems
27
Finding Solutions
28
Accessing Help
30
Power Problems
31
Start-Up Error Messages
32
Video and Display Problems
32
If the Display Is Blank
32
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
33
Sound and Speaker Problems
34
Integrated Speakers
34
External Speakers
34
Printer Problems
35
If You Cannot Print to a Parallel Port Printer
35
If You Cannot Print to a USB Printer
36
Modem Problems
38
Scanner Problems
40
Touch Pad Problems
40
External Keyboard Problems
40
Unexpected Characters
41
Drive Problems
41
If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Disk
41
If You Cannot Play a Music CD or Install a Program from a CD
42
If You Cannot Play a DVD Movie
42
If the CD-RW Drive Stops Writing
43
If You Have a Hard Drive Problem
43
Network Problems
44
Microsoft ® Windows ® Error Messages
44
General Program Problems
45
A Program Crashes
45
A Program Stops Responding
45
A Program Error Causes the System to Lock up
46
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
46
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Version of the Windows Operating Systems
46
Internet Connection Problems
46
E-Mail Problems
48
If Your Computer Gets Wet
48
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
49
Resolving Other Technical Problems
50
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
50
Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver (Optional)
51
Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
54
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
54
Windows XP
54
Windows Me
55
Windows 2000
56
Using System Restore
57
Creating a Restore Point
58
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
59
Undoing the Last System Restore
60
Reinstalling Windows XP
60
Reinstalling Windows Me
62
Reinstalling Windows 2000
64
Enabling Hibernate Support
65
3 Adding Parts
67
Replacing the Palm Rest Inserts
68
Adding Memory
69
Replacing a Hard Drive
72
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
74
4 Appendix
75
Specifications
76
Standard Settings
82
System Setup Screens
82
Viewing Settings
83
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
84
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
84
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
85
Contacting Dell
85
Contact Numbers and Addresses
85
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
99
Regulatory Information
99
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
101
Battery Disposal
104
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
105
Información para NOM (Únicamente para México)
106
Warranty and Return Policy Information
106
One-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
107
One-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)
109
One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)
111
Guarantee
111
Exclusions
112
Making a Claim
112
Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)
113
Index
115
Dell Inspiron 2500 Factory Service Manual (3 pages)
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| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.17 MB
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