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Dell Latitude LM Reference And Troubleshooting Manual (129 pages)

Dell Latitude LM: User Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.85 MB

Safety Instructions
3
When Using Your Computer
3
Ergonomic Computing Habits
4
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
5
When Removing or Installing Memory Modules
5
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1 Introduction

19
- Figure 1-1. Front View of the Portable Computer
  19
- Hardware Features
  20
- Figure 1-2. Back View of the Portable Computer
  20
- Software Features
  21
- Accessing Online Documentation
  22
- Available Options
  22
- Getting Help
  22
Chapter 2 Customizing System Features

23
- System Utilities
  23
- Setup Program
  24
  - Accessing the Setup Program
    24
  - Main Menu Options
    24
    
    Date
    25
    
    Time
    25
    
    Hard-Disk Drive 0
    25
    
    Boot Sequence
    25
    
    Figure 2-1. Main Menu of Setup Program
    25
    
    Diskette a
    26
    
    Total Memory
    26
    
    Video Memory
    26
  - Peripherals Menu Options
    26
    
    Integrated Peripherals
    26
    
    Serial Port
    26
    
    Infrared
    27
    
    Figure 2-2. Peripherals Menu of Setup Program
    27
    
    Table 2-1. Serial Port Mappings
    27
    
    Parallel Mode
    28
    
    Diskette Mode
    28
    
    Video Mode
    28
    
    Touch Pad
    28
    
    CD-ROM Drive Speed
    28
  - Security Menu Options
    28
    
    Table 2-2. Infrared Port Mappings
    28
    
    Admin Password
    29
    
    Figure 2-3. Security Menu of Setup Program
    29
    
    Primary Password
    29
    
    Backup Password
    30
    
    Password on Boot
    30
  - Power Menu Options
    30
    
    Power Savings
    31
    
    AC Power Save
    31
    
    Standby Time-Out
    31
    
    Figure 2-4. Power Menu of Setup Program
    31
    
    Suspend Time-Out
    32
    
    Suspend-To-Disk Time-Out
    32
    
    Hard-Disk Drive Time-Out
    32
    
    DIM Mode Time-Out
    32
    
    Smart CPU Mode
    33
    
    Alarm Resume
    33
  - Exit Menu Options
    33
    
    Save Changes & Exit
    34
    
    Discard Changes & Exit
    34
    
    Get Default Values
    34
    
    Load Previous Values
    34
    
    Save Changes
    34
    
    Figure 2-5. Exit Menu of Setup Program
    34
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Your Computer

35
Chapter 4 Running the Dell Diagnostics

57
- Features of the Dell Diagnostics
  57
- When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
  57
- Before You Start Testing
  58
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics
  58
- Figure 4-1. Diagnostics Menu
  58
- How to Use the Dell Diagnostics
  59
- Confirming the System Configuration Information
  60
- Figure 4-2. Main Screen of the Dell Diagnostics
  60
- How to Use the Menu
  61
- Main Menu Options
  61
  - Run
    61
  - Select
    61
  - Subtest
    61
    
    Run under Subtest
    62
    
    Select under Subtest
    62
    
    Options under Subtest
    62
    
    Test Limits under Subtest
    62
    
    About under Subtest
    62
    
    Key-Help under Subtest
    62
    
    Quit Menu under Subtest
    62
  - Options
    62
    
    Number of Times to Repeat Test(S)
    63
    
    Maximum Errors Allowed
    63
    
    Pause for User Response
    63
    
    Table 4-1. Option Parameters
    63
    
    Output Device for Status Messages
    64
    
    Output Device for Error Messages
    64
  - Test Limits
    64
  - About
    65
  - Key-Help
    65
  - Quit
    65
- Tests in the Dell Diagnostics
  65
- Table 4-2. Dell Diagnostics Tests
  66
- Error Messages
  68
- RAM Test Group
  68
  - Table 4-3. RAM Test Switches
    68
  - Subtests
    69
  - Why Run a RAM Test
    69
- System Set Test Group
  69
  - Why Run a System Set Test
    69
  - Subtests
    70
- Video Test Group
  70
  - Why Run a Video Test
    70
  - Subtests
    71
- Keyboard Test Group
  71
  - Why Run a Keyboard Test
    71
  - Subtests
    72
- Mouse Test
  72
  - Why Run the Mouse Test
    72
- Diskette Drives Test Group
  72
  - Why Run a Diskette Drives Test
    72
  - Subtests
    73
- Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) Test Group
  73
  - Why Run a Hard-Disk Drives Test
    73
- IDE CD ROM Drives Test Group
  74
  - Why Run an IDE CD ROM Drives Test
    74
  - Subtests
    74
- Serial/Infrared Ports Test Group
  74
  - Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test
    74
  - Subtests
    75
- Parallel Ports Test Group
  75
  - Why Run a Parallel Ports Test
    75
  - Subtests
    76
- SCSI Devices Test Group
  76
- Network Interface Test Group
  76
- Audio Test Group
  76
  - Why Run an Audio Test
    76
Chapter 5 Getting Help

79
- Technical Assistance
  79
- Help Tools
  79
  - Dell Q&A
    80
  - System User's Guide
    80
  - Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
    80
  - World Wide Web on the Internet
    80
  - Table 5-1. Help Tools
    80
  - Commercial Online Services
    81
  - Dell Diagnostics Program
    81
  - Autotech Service
    81
  - Techfax Service
    81
  - Techconnect BBS
    82
  - Automated Order-Status System
    82
- Problems with Your Order
  82
- Product Information
  82
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  82
- Before You Call
  83
- Figure 5-1. Diagnostics Checklist
  84
- Dell Contact Numbers
  85
- Table 5-2. International Dialing Codes
  86
- Table 5-3. Dell Contact Numbers
  87
Appendix A

95
Technical Specifications

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- Table A-1. Technical Specifications
  95
Appendix B Diagnostic Video Tests

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- Video Memory Test
  105
- Video Hardware Test
  105
- Text Mode Character Test
  105
- Text Mode Color Test
  107
  - Color Attributes Subtest (80
    107
- Table B-1. Color Attributes
  107
  - Color Attributes Subtest (40
    108
  - Color Bars Subtest
    108
- Text Mode Pages Test
  108
- Graphics Mode Test
  108
- Color Palettes Test
  109
- Figure B-3. 640 X 480 2-Color Graphics Mode Screen
  109
- Solid Colors Test
  110
Appendix C Regulatory Notices

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- FCC Class B Notice (U.S. Only
  111
  - Modem Requirements
    111
    
    Type of Service
    111
    
    Telephone Company Procedures
    112
    
    If Problems Arise
    112
    
    Installation and Labeling
    112
    
    Load Number
    112
- IC Notice (Canada Only
  112
  - Canadian Modem Requirements
    113
- EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
  113
- CE Notice
  113
- VCCI Notices (Japan Only
  114
  - Class 1 Notice
    114
  - Class 2 Notice
    114
- Korean Regulatory Notice
  114
  - Class a Device
    115
  - Class B Device
    115
Appendix D Warranties and Return Policy

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- Coverage During Year One
  117
- Coverage During Years Two and Three
  117
- Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. Only)
  117
  - General
    118
  - Coverage During Year One
    119
  - Coverage During Years Two and Three
    119
  - General
    119
- Limited One-Year Warranty (U.S. Only)
  120
- Limited One-Year Warranty (Canada Only)
  121
- Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only
  122
Index

123

Dell Latitude LM Service Manual

Dell Latitude LM Service Manual (87 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.2 MB

Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1 System Overview

12
- System Features
  12
- Physical Description
  13
  - Figure 1-1. Front View of the Portable Computer
    13
  - Figure 1-2. Back View of the Portable Computer
    13
  - Status Display
    14
    
    Keyboard Indicators
    14
    
    CD-Rom/Hard-Disk Drive Indicator
    14
    
    Figure 1-3. Status Display Panel
    14
    
    Diskette-Drive Access Indicator
    15
    
    PC Card Indicator
    15
    
    AC Power Indicator
    15
    
    Battery Activity Indicator
    15
    
    Battery Status Indicator
    15
  - Battery Charge Gauge
    16
- Password
  16
- System Power
  17
  - Power Conservation
    17
- Interrupt Assignments
  18
- Table 1-1. Interrupt Assignments
  18
- Technical Specifications
  19
- Table 1-2. Technical Specifications
  19
Chapter 2 Initial Procedures

26
- Initial User Contact
  26
- Visual Inspection
  26
- Observing the Boot Routine
  28
- Eliminating Resource Conflicts
  30
- Getting Help
  30
Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages

32
- POST Beep Codes
  32
- Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes
  33
- System Error Messages
  34
- Table 3-2. System Error Messages
  34
- Running the Dell Diagnostics
  37
Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts

38
- Recommended Tools
  38
- Figure 4-1. Computer Orientation
  38
- Screw Identification and Tightening
  39
- Figure 4-2. Screw Identification
  39
- Precautionary Measures
  40
- Figure 4-3. Main Battery Removal
  40
- Figure 4-4. Hard-Disk Drive Removal
  41
- Figure 4-5. Options Bay Lock and Latch
  41
- Figure 4-6. Diskette Drive, Secondary Battery, or CD-ROM Removal
  42
- Figure 4-7. PC Card Removal
  42
- ZIF Connectors
  43
- Figure 4-8. Releasing a ZIF Connector
  43
- Exploded Views of Components and Assemblies
  44
- Figure 4-9. Exploded View-Computer
  44
- Figure 4-10. Exploded View-LCD Assembly
  45
- Figure 4-11. Exploded View-Top Assembly
  46
- Figure 4-12. Exploded View-Bottom Assembly
  47
- Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies
  48
- Table 4-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies
  48
- Table 4-2. Naming Conventions
  54
- Deleting the Password
  55
- Figure 4-13. Capacitor C146 (Location)
  55
- Hard-Disk Drive
  56
- Figure 4-14. Hard-Disk Drive Disassembly
  56
- Diskette Drive
  57
- Figure 4-15. Diskette Drive Assembly
  57
- CD-Rom
  58
- Figure 4-16. CD-ROM Assembly
  58
- Memory Module
  59
- Figure 4-17. Memory Module Removal
  59
- LCD Assembly
  60
  - Figure 4-18. LCD Assembly Removal
    60
  - Figure 4-19. Front Bezel Removal
    61
  - Front Bezel
    61
  - Figure 4-20. LCD Panel Removal
    62
  - LCD Panel
    62
  - Figure 4-21. Inverter Board Removal
    63
  - Inverter Board
    63
  - Microphone
    63
  - Figure 4-22. LCD Assembly Latches Removal
    64
  - LCD Assembly Latches
    64
  - Figure 4-23. Power/Suspend Indicator Removal
    65
  - Power/Suspend Indicator
    65
  - Back Bezel
    66
  - Figure 4-24. Back Bezel Removal
    66
- Keyboard
  67
- Figure 4-25. Keyboard Removal
  67
- Top Assembly
  69
  - Figure 4-26. Top Assembly Removal
    69
  - Figure 4-27. Speakers Removal
    71
  - Speakers
    71
  - Figure 4-28. Status Display Board Removal
    72
  - Status Display Board
    72
  - Figure 4-29. I/R Device Removal
    73
  - I/R Device
    73
  - Figure 4-30. Power Button Removal
    74
  - Power Button
    74
  - Figure 4-31. Touch Pad Removal
    75
  - Touch Pad
    75
- Bottom Assembly
  76
  - Figure 4-32. Bottom Assembly
    76
  - Figure 4-33. Processor Board Removal
    77
  - Processor Board
    77
  - Figure 4-34. Power Supply Board Removal
    78
  - Power Supply Board
    78
  - Audio Board
    79
  - Figure 4-35. Audio Board Removal
    79
  - Figure 4-36. Main Board Removal
    80
  - Main Board
    80
  - Cache Board
    82
  - Figure 4-37. Cache Board Removal
    82
Index

84

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