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Page 2: ...ron is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation MS DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or the...

Page 3: ...dicator 1 5 PC Card Indicator 1 5 AC Power Indicator 1 5 Battery Activity Indicator 1 5 Battery Status Indicator 1 5 Battery Charge Gauge 1 6 System Power 1 7 Power Conservation 1 7 Interrupt Assignments 1 8 Technical Specifications 1 9 Chapter 2 Initial Procedures 2 1 Initial User Contact 2 1 Visual Inspection 2 1 Observing the Boot Routine 2 3 Eliminating Resource Conflicts 2 4 Getting Help 2 5 ...

Page 4: ...f Components and Assemblies 4 10 Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies 4 15 Hard Disk Drive 4 29 Diskette Drive 4 30 CD ROM DVD ROM Drive 4 31 General Disassembly 4 32 Preparation 4 32 Keyboard 4 33 Heat Sink 4 35 Status Display Panel 4 36 LCD Assembly 4 37 Palmrest Assembly 4 39 IR Board 4 41 Hard Disk Drive Heat Sink 4 42 Touch Pad Assembly 4 43 Speakers 4 44 Base Assembly 4 45 IR Lens 4 47 Proces...

Page 5: ...3 Status Display Panel 1 4 Figure 1 4 Battery Charge Gauge 1 7 Figure 4 1 Computer Orientation 4 1 Figure 4 2 Screw Identification Example 4 2 Figure 4 3 AC Adapter Removal 4 4 Figure 4 4 Computer Removal From Replicator 4 4 Figure 4 5 Main Battery Removal 4 5 Figure 4 6 PC Card Removal 4 6 Figure 4 7 Hard Disk Drive Removal 4 7 Figure 4 8 Removing a Memory Module 4 7 Figure 4 9 Diskette Drive Sec...

Page 6: ... Processor Board Removal 4 48 Figure 4 32 LVDS Board Removal 4 49 Figure 4 33 USB Board Removal 4 50 Figure 4 34 Main Board Removal 4 51 Figure 4 35 Audio Bezel Removal 4 52 Figure 4 36 Audio Board Removal 4 53 Figure 4 37 PC Card Cage Removal 4 54 Figure 4 38 Latch Assembly Removal 4 55 Figure 4 39 Kensington Lock Plate Removal 4 56 Figure 4 40 12 1 Inch LCD Front Bezel Removal 4 57 Figure 4 41 1...

Page 7: ...ix Tables Table 1 1 Interrupt Assignments 1 8 Table 1 2 Technical Specifications 1 9 Table 3 1 POST Beep Codes 3 2 Table 3 2 System Error Messages 3 2 Table 4 1 Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies 4 15 ...

Page 8: ...fIBM compatiblePCsandpriortraininginIBM compatible PCtroubleshootingtechniques Inadditiontoinformationprovidedinthisman ualandtheonlineSystemUser sGuidethatcamewiththesystem Dellprovides theDiagnosticsandTroubleshootingGuidefortroubleshootingproceduresand instructions on using the Dell Diagnostics to test the computer system WARNING A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and provides in...

Page 9: ... a 233 MHz Pentium microprocessor with MMX technology and an XGA X active matrix T TFT LCD The Inspiron 3000 M266XT contains a 266 MHz Pentium microprocessor with MMX technology and an XGA X active matrix T TFT LCD The Inspiron 3200 D233ST contains a 233 MHz Pentium II microprocessor with MMX technology and an SVGA S active matrix T TFT LCD The Inspiron 3200 D233XT contains a 233 MHz Pentium II mi...

Page 10: ... 3000 M166ST M200ST M233ST M233XT and M266XT Intel 440BX PCIset for system and PCI controller on the Inspiron 3200 D233ST D233XT and D266XT Built in microphone and jacks for connecting external speakers micro phones and headphones Two new diagnostics tests infrared and audio An options bay that lets users replace the diskette drive with a secondary lithium ion battery CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive...

Page 11: ...ttons 2 power suspend indicator display latch keyboard touch pad power button options bay main battery status display panel display close suspend button microphone PC Card slots 2 serial connector monitor connector infrared port expansion connector audio jacks 3 hard disk drive USB connector parallel connector PS 2 connector AC adapter connector security cable slot ...

Page 12: ...dicator Press Num Lock to activate this feature Press Num Lock again to deactivate this feature Pad Lock Indicator Appears when the embedded numeric keypad is active Press Num Lock to activate the embedded numeric keypad Then press and hold Fn and press Num Lock to lock the keypad Press and hold Fn to toggle between the letter and the number keys To deactivate the key pad press Num Lock Then press...

Page 13: ...nd the battery is charging Battery Activity Indicator This indicator appears when there are batteries in the computer If a battery is installed in the main battery compartment the upper triangle appears If a secondary battery is installed in the options bay the lower triangle appears If either triangle is blinking the battery is in use or charging If one of the triangles is not blinking the batter...

Page 14: ... dicator means the battery is defective An indicator with one bar on the left means a battery is too hot Allow the battery to cool to room temperature The AC power indicator with the battery status in dicator and one bar means that the battery is too hot 60 C 140 F or more to start charging Charg ing starts automatically when the battery cools to below 45 C An indicator with no bars means that bat...

Page 15: ...open the Main Menu of the Setup program Press F2 during the boot process When activated each power conservation feature turns off or slows down one or more functions while the computer is idle The power conservation features are as follows Standby mode To activate this feature select the Standby Time Out option in the Power Menu of the Setup program To deactivate the feature move the cursor or pre...

Page 16: ...mode to preserve system data Interrupt Assignments Table 1 1 Interrupt Assignments IRQ Line Used Available IRQ0 Generated by the system timer IRQ1 Generated by the keyboard controller to signal that the keyboard output buffer is full IRQ2 Cascade to second interrupt controller IRQ3 Reserved IRQ4 Reserved IRQ5 Used by the audio controller IRQ6 Generated by the diskette drive controller to indicate ...

Page 17: ...3ST D233XT and D266XT 233 or 266 MHz Internal cache memory 32 KB External cache 512 KBwrite backSRAM 256 KBwrite back SRAM for the M166ST Math coprocessor internal to the microprocessor Chip Set and Bus System chip set Inspiron 3000 M166ST M200ST M233ST M233XT and M266XT Intel 430TX PCIset Inspiron 3200 D233ST D233XT and D266XT Intel 440BX PCIset Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width 64 bits Addre...

Page 18: ...ockets on the main board Maximum RAM 144 MB Memory access time clock frequency 83 MHz BIOS address F000 0000 Connectors Serial DTE one9 pinconnector 16 550 compatibleUART 16 byte buffer Parallel one 25 hole connector normal unidirectional bidirectional EPP 1 9 or ECP Monitor one 15 hole connector PS 2 keyboard mouse one 6 pin mini DIN Infrared one IrDA 1 1 compliant port Expansion connector 240 pi...

Page 19: ...e can be controlled through key combina tions and software application menus Video Video type 64 bit 128 bit hardware accelerated PCI Video controller M166ST M200ST M233ST M233XT M266XT NeoMagic 2160 Video controller D233ST D233XT D266XT NeoMagic 2160B Video memory 2 MB equivalent 12 1 Inch Display Type M166ST M200ST M233ST D233ST active matrix color TFT Dimensions Height 184 5 mm 7 3 inches Width...

Page 20: ...agonal 338 mm 13 3 inches Maximum resolution 1024 x 768 pixels 64 000 colors Response time typical 30 ms Operating angle 0 closed to 170 Dot pitch 0 264 mm Power consumption 3 9 W Controls brightness can be controlled through key combinations Keyboard Number of keys 87 U S and Canada 88 Europe 88 Japan Key travel 3 0 0 5 mm 0 12 0 02 inch Key spacing 19 1 mm 0 75 inch Layout QWERTY AZERTY Kanji To...

Page 21: ...ht 0 41 kg 0 9 lb Voltage 14 4 VDC Capacity 39 WH Charge time approximate 1 Computer on 2 5 hours Computer off 1 5 hours Operating time approximate with no power management features enabled 1 2 5 to 3 5 hours with one battery 5 to 7 hours with two batteries Life span approximate 1 500 discharge charge cycles Temperature range Charge 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Discharge 0 to 60 C 32 to 140 F Storage 20 ...

Page 22: ... 4 13 inches Weight with cables 0 3 kg 0 66 lb Temperature range Operating 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Storage 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Physical Computer M166ST M200ST M233ST D233ST Height 42 mm 1 65 inches Width 299 mm 11 77 inches Depth 234 mm 9 21 inches Weight2 2 8 kg 6 2 lb M233XT M266XT D233XT D266XT Height 51 5 mm 2 03 inches Width 303 mm 11 93 inches Depth 234 mm 9 21 inches Weight2 3 1 kg 6 8 lb 2 ...

Page 23: ... shipment Storage 1 1 GRMS using a random vibration spectrum that simulates air truck shipment Maximum shock 3 Operating 1 52 m sec 60 inches sec less than or equal to a pulse width of 2 ms Storage 2 03 m sec 80 inches 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 3 Measured with the hard disk drive in head parked...

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Page 25: ...s condition permits See the Maintaining Your Computer section of the online System s User s Guide 2 Ask the user to try to duplicate the problem by repeating the operations he or she was performing at the time the problem occurred Can the user duplicate the problem Yes Proceed to step 3 No Proceed to the next section Visual Inspection 3 Observe the user to determine whether he or she is making an ...

Page 26: ...ee of any obvious physical damage and then reinsert the batteries into their respective compartments Press the test but ton located on each battery to see if there is a charge 6 Remove the diskette drive if installed verify that it is free of any obvious physical damage and then reinsert the drive into its compartment 7 Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC card slot verify that they are free ...

Page 27: ...cal damage 15 Turn on any attached peripherals and then the computer Does the problem recur Yes Go to the next section Observing the Boot Routine No No further steps are necessary Observing the Boot Routine After you perform a visual inspection as described in the previous section boot the computer from a diagnostics diskette and while the boot routine is running observe the computer for any indic...

Page 28: ...p code refer to Table 3 1 NOTE The computer beeps once shortly after the system boots This beep is normal and not part of a beep code Any unusual sounds 5 Observe the display for the Diagnostics Menu of the Dell Diagnostics Does the Diagnostics Menu appear on the display Yes See Running the Dell Diagnostics in Chapter 3 No Go to step 6 6 Insert another copy of the diagnostics diskette into the dis...

Page 29: ... Computer in the Reference and Trouble shooting Guide Getting Help If none of the procedures in this chapter reveal the source of the problem or lead to the proper troubleshooting steps for determining the source of the problem contact Dell for technical assistance For instructions see Chapter 5 Getting Help in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide or the Contacting Dell section of the online Sy...

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Page 31: ... display system error messages to indicate a failure you should load the diagnostics and run the appropriate tests to help isolate the source of the problem See Running the Dell Diagnos tics found later in this chapter POST Beep Codes If the display cannot display error messages during POST the computer may emit a series of beeps that identify the problem or that can help you identify a faulty com...

Page 32: ...memory module or faulty main board 1 3 4 3 RAM failure on data bits nnnn of high byte on memory bus Faulty memory module or faulty main board 1 4 1 1 RAM failure on data bits nnnn of low byte on memory bus Faulty memory module or faulty main board 2 1 2 3 Check ROM copyright notice failure Faulty main board 2 2 3 1 Interrupt mask register failure Faulty main board Table 3 2 System Error Messages M...

Page 33: ...ard Keyboard control ler error Keyboard controller faulty Faulty keyboard connection Faulty key board Faulty main board Keyboard error Keyboard not respond ing correctly Built in keyboard faulty keyboard or key pressed while com puter booting External keyboard cable or connector loose Faulty keyboard or key pressed while computer booting Operating system not found Operating system can not be found...

Page 34: ...ard System cache error cache disabled Primary cache failed Faulty microprocessor System CMOS checksum bad run Setup CMOS has been cor rupted or modified possibly by an applica tion program that changes data stored in CMOS BIOS has been updated Verify correct CMOS settings save and exit System RAM failed at offset nnnn Memory not operating correctly System RAM failed at address nnnn in the 64 KB bl...

Page 35: ...ette drive cable attached Follow these steps to start the diagnostics 1 Install a CD ROM drive in the options bay 2 Attach the external diskette drive cable to the parallel port connector on the back of the computer 3 Turn off the computer 4 Place a copy of the Dell Diagnostics Diskette in the diskette drive and boot the computer Starting the diagnostics causes the Dell logo screen to appear follo...

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Page 37: ...his chapter that require the display assem bly to be open use a book or something similar to support the display assembly The angle of the display assembly with respect to the base assembly should not exceed 180 degrees for a 12 1 inch LCD and 170 degrees for a 13 3 inch LCD Also assume that locations or directions relative to the computer are as shown in Figure 4 1 unless otherwise specified in a...

Page 38: ...ation about screw lengths is provided in illustrations Before installing a screw match the screw to the screw length graphics provided to check for correct length CAUTION It is essential that the correct length screw 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 B1 screw B1 ...

Page 39: ...reduce the potential for personal injury or shock If the computer has an AC adapter disconnect the adapter from the AC power source and then disconnect the AC adapter from the computer or from the port replicator see Figures 4 3 and 4 4 WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT Before you start to work on the computer per form the following steps in the sequence indicated 1 ...

Page 40: ...Remove the main battery from the battery compartment Unlock the latch lock see Figure 4 5 Slide the latch toward the back of the computer the latch does not move all the way to the lock groove Keep holding the latch with one hand while pulling the battery straight out to release the battery Then slide the battery out of the compartment AC power cable to AC power source AC adapter AC adapter cable ...

Page 41: ...Removing and Replacing Parts 4 5 Figure 4 5 Main Battery Removal battery latch battery latch lock unlocked position back of computer bottom of computer ...

Page 42: ...xtends slightly from the slot Grasp the end of the card and pull it completely from the slot Then install one or both of the blanks provided with the computer to protect the PC Card connectors Figure 4 6 PC Card Removal 7 Remove the hard disk drive assembly Turn the computer over and remove the small rubber covers over screws HD1 and HD2 then remove the screws Pull the hard disk drive straight out...

Page 43: ... the cover 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 lift the memory module away from the socket see Figure 4 8 Figure 4 8 Removing a Memory Module CAUTION When the hard disk drive is removed the memory mod ule cover is not secured Use caution to avoid...

Page 44: ...tch with one hand while pulling the device diskette drive sec ondary battery CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive straight out of the options bay with the other Figure 4 9 Diskette Drive Secondary Battery CD ROM Drive or DVD ROM Drive Removal NOTE If the computer is booted with a diskette drive or secondary battery in the options bay you must reboot after installing the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive in the opt...

Page 45: ...ifted in the center Figure 4 10 Releasing a ZIF Connector 2 Pull up gently on the movable part of the connector until the cable is released 3 Grasp the cable and pull it out of the connector To reconnect an interface cable to a ZIF connector follow these steps 1 Use the flat blade screwdriver to open the movable part of the ZIF connector 2 Orient the end of the cable with the ZIF connector and ins...

Page 46: ...ed Views of Components and Assemblies Figure 4 11 Exploded View Computer LCD panel assembly keyboard base assembly diskette drive secondary battery CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive hard disk drive main battery heat sink latch connector cover hinge covers 2 ...

Page 47: ...d Replacing Parts 4 11 Figure 4 12 Exploded View 12 1 Inch LCD Assembly front bezel LCD panel inverter board inverter board connector latch back cover LCD panel flex cable hinges 2 bobbin adhered to LCD flex cable ...

Page 48: ... Inch LCD Assembly front bezel LCD panel LCD panel cable harness captured by the bracket hinges 2 back cover inverter board cable inverter board latch LCD to inverter cable bracket EPE foam NOTE The inverter board is installed with the component side down next to the back cover ...

Page 49: ...button board cable speaker screws 2 plastic housings 2 hard disk drive heat sink speakers 2 connector cover palmrest assembly cover screws 6 touch pad button board touch pad button board screw hard disk drive heat sink screws 6 I R board I R board screw status display panel screws 3 I R board cable ...

Page 50: ...ual Figure 4 15 Exploded View Base Assembly main board LVDS board 13 3 inch LCD only I O panel bracket USB board base assembly processor board audio board PC Card cage memory module cover audio bezel Kensington lock plate latch assembly IR lens ...

Page 51: ...those parts or assemblies that are replaceable by a customer Table 4 1 Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies Part or Assembly Name Order Name AC Adapter Power Cables AC Adapter service kit CUS ADPT AC EXT 19V I3000 US AC Adapter ADPT AC EXT 19V 45W NBK I3000 Cable power U S CORD PWR 110V 6F AC ADPT US Batteries Battery main service kit CUS BTRY MAIN 40W LIION I3000 Battery main 40 WH BTRY MAIN 40W L...

Page 52: ...ch LCD BASE I3000 M233ST FD BTRY AMF Assembly with battery 233 MHz ASSY NBK I3000 M233ST AMF Base with battery 233 MHz 13 3 inch LCD BASE I3000 M233XT FD BTRY AMF Assembly with battery 233 MHz ASSY NBK I3000 M233XT AMF Base with battery 266 MHz 13 3 inch LCD BASE I3000 M266XT FD BTRY AMF Assembly with battery 266 MHz ASSY NBK I3000 M266XT AMF Base without battery 166 MHz 12 1 inch LCD BASE NBK I30...

Page 53: ... KYBD NBK I3200 Bracket I O BRKT MET I O NBK I3000 Hinge block right PLT BRACE HNG LCD RT NBK I3000 Hinge block left PLT BRACE HNG LCD LF NBK I3000 Ground springs PC Card cage SPR GND CAGE PCMCIA NBK I3000 Assembly PC Card cage ASSY CAGE MTL PCMCIA I3000 M166ST board assembly Pentium 166 MHz ASSY CRD PRCR NBK I3000 M166ST Kit thermal M166ST ASSY CRD THRM PRC NBK I3000 M166ST processor board Pentiu...

Page 54: ...M PRC NBK I3000 M266XT processor board Pentium 266 MHz PRM 5PP266 266M MOBIL COMPA D233ST board assembly Pentium II 233 MHz ASSY PRM 5PP233 233M 512K PII Kit thermal D233ST KIT THRM PRC NBK I3200 MO BILE D233ST processor board Pen tium II 233 MHz PRM 5PP233 233M 512K PII D233XT board assembly Pentium II 233 MHz ASSY PRM 5PP233 233M 512K PII Kit thermal D233XT KIT THRM PRC NBK I3200 MO BILE D233XT ...

Page 55: ...R PLSTC CD 24X NBK I3000 Cover plastic CVR PLSTC CD 24X NBK I3000 Bracket plastic BRKT PLSTC CD 20X NBK I3000 Cable flex CBL FLEX CD 24X NBK I3000 Diskette Drive Assembly Diskette drive internal external service kit CUS FD INT EXT NBK I3000 Diskette drive assembly ASSY FD F3 INT EXT I3000 MITSU Diskette drive FD 1 44M F3 17MM I3000 MITSUMI Case plastic CVR PLSTC FD NBK I3000 MITSUMI Plate top meta...

Page 56: ...rive 3 2 GB service kit CUS HD 3 2G I 12 5MM IBM I3000 Assembly hard disk drive 3 2 GB SUBASSY HD 3 2G I 12 5MM I3000 Hard disk drive 3 2 GB HD 3 2GB I 12 5MM NBK IBM Bracket hard disk drive BRKT HD PLSTC 12 5MM STW Screws bracket SCR M3 0x0 5x4 PHH NPL Insulator metal INSUL MET BTM HD 12 5MM STW Hard disk drive 4 0 GB service kit CUS HD 4 0G I 12 5MM IBM I3000 Assembly hard disk drive 4 0 GB SUBA...

Page 57: ...active matrix color display TFT 12 1 IBM LCD TFT SVGA 12 1 I1300 IBM Bezel front 12 1 IBM BZL PLSTC LCD 12 1 NBK I3000 Cable flex 12 1 IBM CBL FLEX LCD 12 1 I3000 IBM Hinges display 12 1 HNG MET LCD 12 1 NBK I3000 Bezel back 12 1 IBM CVR BK 12 1 W LTCH I3000 IBM Bumper upper rubber 12 1 BMPR RBR UPR LCD 12 1 I3000 Cable inverter 12 1 IBM CBL WIRE INVRTR LCD 12 1 I3000 Bracket LCD panel 12 1 IBM BR...

Page 58: ...l SCR M3 0X0 5 5FP MC Screw bezel SCR M2 5X0 45P 5FP ZK Washer WSHR LLK 7X3X0 5 THIN SPTE Cover lower rubber PAD RBR SCR LWR LCD NBK I3000 Board inverter CRD INVRTR 12 1 I3000 SMSNG LCD panel active matrix color display TFT 13 3 IBM LCD TFT SVGA 13 3 I1300 IBM Bezel front 13 3 IBM BZL PLSTC LCD 13 3 NBK I3000 Hinges display 13 3 IBM HNG MET LCD 13 3 NBK I3000 Bumpers inverter 13 3 BMPR RBR INVRTR ...

Page 59: ...0 SMSNG Hinges display 13 3 Samsung HNG MET LCD 13 3 NBK I3000 Bumper inverter 13 3 BMPR RBR INVRTR 13 3 NBK I3000 Cable LCD discreet 13 3 Samsung CBL WIRE LCD 13 3 I3000 SMSNG Cable inverter 13 3 Samsung CBL WIRE INVRTR LCD 13 3 I3000 SAM Bezel back 13 3 Samsung CVR BK 13 3 W LTCH I3000 SMSNG Bracket EPE 13 3 Samsung FOAM SPCR LCD 13 3 NBK I3000 SMSNG Bracket LCD panel 13 3 Samsung BRKT MET LCD 1...

Page 60: ...M NBK I3000 Foot rubber FOOT RBR CVR BTM NBK I3000 Modems and LAN Board network 10 100 service kit KIT CRD ADPT NTWK 10 100 TX 3C Board network 10BT service kit KIT ADPT NTWK 10BT NBK 3COM Modem 33 6 cable service kit KIT MDM 33 6 CBL PCMCIA MTRLA Modem LAN 33 6 10BT servicekit KIT MDM LAN 33 6 10BT PCMCIA Modem 33 6 cable XJ service kit KIT MDM 33 6 CBL XJ PCMCIA MHZ Modem 56KB MDM 56K PCMCIA CBL...

Page 61: ...stem M166ST M200ST M233ST M233XT M266XT Heat sink with fan system D233ST D233XT D266XT ASSY HTSNK 11X3 CPU I3000 SUBASSY HTSNK 11X3 CPU I3200 Assembly base SUBASSY CVR BTM PLSTC I3000 Feet rubber FOOT RBR CVR BTM NBK I3000 Plate metal locking PLT LKG CVR BTM NBK I3000 Assembly LCD latch ASSY LTCH LCD NBK I3000 Latch LTCH PLSTC DIS NBK I3000 Spring SPR LTCH DIS NBK I3000 Assembly speaker wire ASSY ...

Page 62: ...st 13 3 SUBASSY PLMRST PLST 13 3 I3000 Board touch pad CRD INTFC TPAD NBK I3000 Board touch pad button CRD INTFC BTN TPAD NBK I3000 Cable touch pad CBL FLEX CRD TPAD NBK I3000 Board status display panel CRD INTFC STATUS DIS NBK I3000 Cable status display panel CBL FLEX CRD STATUS DIS I3000 Replicator Replicator service kit CUS PPR I O NBK I3000 US Subassembly replicator SUBASSY PPR I O NBK I3000 A...

Page 63: ... SCR M2 5X0 45P 3F NI Screws 2 diskette drive SCR M2X0 4 3FP ZK Screws 3 heat sink SCR M2X0 4 5FP ZK Screws 4 hinge locks SCR M2 5X0 45P 8BH ZK Screws 2 I O expansion connector docking port standoff STDF M2 5X4 14 5 5HEX BRS Screws 6 I O standoff STDF 4 40X6 4 8HEX BRS Service Documentation Service Manual MNL SERVICE I3000 Removal and Replacement Guide DOC SERV GDE I3000 Reference and Troubleshoot...

Page 64: ...SH SSD INSTL I3000 WEST Software Diagnosticsdiskette servicekit U S M166ST M200ST M233ST M233XT M266XT Diagnosticsdiskette servicekit U S D233ST D233XT D266XT KIT DSK DIAG 3 82 F3 US KIT DSK DIAG 3 87 F3 WW System software diskette service kit M166ST M200ST M233ST M233XT M266XT System software diskette service kit D233ST D233XT D266XT CUS SSD F3 NBK I3000 CUS SSD F3 NBK I3200 Diskette system softw...

Page 65: ...ve the cable protector 4 Remove the hard disk drive from the fixture and then remove the hard disk drive and insulator from the carrier Turn the carrier over with one hand and let the drive and insulator fall out of the carrier into your other hand You may have to thread the cable out of the slot for it in the carrier 5 Remove the hard disk drive from the insulator Carefully pry the flex cable con...

Page 66: ...ive screws FD1 FD2 and FD3 2 Remove the protective shield 3 Remove diskette drive screws FD4 and FD5 4 Lift the cable lock from the flex cable 5 Lift the diskette drive from the carrier Lift the back of the drive first to free the eject button from the eject button access 6 Remove the cable support from the flex cable connector eject button carrier shield cable lock cable support flex cable eject ...

Page 67: ...e screws CD1 CD2 CD3 and CD4 that hold the CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive to the carrier 2 Disconnect the internal connector on the flex cable from the drive connector 3 Lift the CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive out of the carrier When reinstalling the CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive in the carrier make sure the rubber cushion behind the internal connector fits under the lip CD ROM DVD ROM drive drive c...

Page 68: ...added work surface is suggested Figure 4 19 Location Template HDD bay HD1 HD2 B4 battery bay B5 HD drive E1 E6 diskette drive FD1 FD5 CD ROM drive CD1 CD4 keyboard K1 K2 heat sink HS1 HS3 status display SD1 13 3 LCD ground G1 12 1 LCD ground G1 G2 LCD hinge H1 H4 bottom of base assembly B1 B3 upper case below LCD CS1 CS2 upper case beside microphone CS3 CS4 upper case at in terior opening CS5 CS6 ...

Page 69: ...from the right side and gently pry the connector cover from the computer CAUTION When reinstalling the connector cover be sure the rout ing of the I R cable see Figure 4 22 is correct If the wires of the I R cable are not replaced correctly in relation to the tabs of the connec tor cover future removal of the cover may not be possible K1 hinge covers 2 keyboard cable ZIF connector screws K1 and K2...

Page 70: ...rest assembly 5 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the ZIF connector Use a small flat blade screwdriver or scribe to release the ZIF connector securing the keyboard cable 6 Remove the keyboard from the palmrest CAUTION Lift away the cable only after the ZIF connector is opened see ZIF Connectors found earlier in this chapter Pulling the cable from the connector damages the conductive coating on th...

Page 71: ...HS3 The heat sink will come free except for the fan cable Push back and lift up on the heat sink to access the fan cable 3 Remove the fan cable The fan cable is beneath the heat sink on the left side Use a plastic scribe or flat blade screwdriver if necessary 4 Remove the heat sink from the palmrest assembly HS1 HS2 HS3 heat sink fan connector screws HS1 HS3 are 5 mm 5 mm palmrest assembly ...

Page 72: ...play panel The status display panel has two connectors 4 Disconnect the status display panel connector from connector JP5 on the main board 5 Disconnect the I R cable from connector P3 on the status display panel 6 Remove the status display panel from the palmrest assembly When reinstalling the status display panel see the first Caution for Keyboard found earlier in this chapter screw SD1 is 5 mm ...

Page 73: ...ly follow these steps 1 Remove the hinge covers and the connector cover See Keyboard found earlier in this chapter 2 Remove the status display panel 3 Disconnect the inverter cable The inverter cable is a cable harness on the right side of the LCD assembly LCD assembly hinge covers 2 H1 H2 H3 H4 connector cover screws H1 H4 are 8 mm inverter cable LCD flex cable G1 G2 screws G1 and G2 are 5 mm NOT...

Page 74: ...in place G1 has a square washer On 13 3 inch displays screw G1 holds the left side of the LVDS board see Figure 4 32 in place 5 For a 12 1 inch display disconnect the LCD flex cable from connector JP8 on the main board For a 13 3 inch display disconnect the LCD cable har ness from connector JP1 on the LVDS board see Figure 4 32 6 Close the display and remove hinge screws H1 H2 H3 and H4 7 Remove t...

Page 75: ... status display panel and the LCD assembly have been removed Figure 4 24 Palmrest Assembly Removal To remove the palmrest assembly follow these steps 1 Remove bottom screws B1 B2 B3 B4 and B5 2 Remove case screws CS1 and CS2 These screws are to the side of the hinges 3 Remove case screws CS3 and CS4 These screws are on either side of the microphone palmrest assembly base assembly screws CS1 and CS...

Page 76: ... the palmrest assembly from the base assembly Start at the right rear of the computer and move forward around the com puter Carefully lift the palmrest assembly up and pull it forward to release the hidden tabs spaced around the sides and front When replacing the palmrest assembly orient the assembly in its original posi tion on the base assembly and press firmly near each tab until the palmrest a...

Page 77: ...e IR board follow these steps 1 Remove the palmrest assembly 2 Remove IR board screw IR1 3 Disconnect the IR board cable from the IR board connector JP1 4 Remove the IR board from the palmrest assembly palmrest assembly connector JP1 I R board I R board cable screw IR1 is 3 mm 3 mm IR1 ...

Page 78: ...oval To remove the hard disk drive heat sink follow these steps 1 Remove the palmrest assembly 2 Remove hard disk drive heat sink screws HT1 through HT6 3 Remove the hard disk drive heat sink from the palmrest assembly palmrest assembly HT1 HT2 HT3 HT4 HT5 HT6 hard disk drive heat sink screws HT1 HT6 are 3 mm 3 mm ...

Page 79: ...apter 5 Remove the touch pad from the computer The touch pad and touch pad board are held in place by a flange 6 Remove the touch pad button board from the touch pad buttons The board is held in place by two tabs Rotate the board from under the tabs 7 Disconnect the touch pad cable from connector JP2 on the touch pad button board This is a pressure fit cable Reconnect the cable before reinstalling...

Page 80: ...place the speaker unsolder the wires 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the right speaker The right speaker screw is S2 The touch pad cable microphone cable microphone speaker cables and speaker housing are joined in one wiring harness that plugs into the main board connector JP1 The harness wires are held in place by nine tabs When reinstalling the harness make sure it routes correctly beneath each of th...

Page 81: ...zel Audio board PC Card cage Latch assembly BIOS door Rubber feet The following subsections provide removal and replacement procedures for most of the components of the base assembly Procedures for the BIOS door rubber feet and 13 3 inch bumpers are not shown because they are obvious The procedures in this subsection assume that the palmrest assembly and LCD assembly have been removed ...

Page 82: ...Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Figure 4 29 Base Assembly base assembly main board audio board LVDS board 13 3 inch LCD only IR lens processor board audio bezel PC Card cage USB board connector JP16 ...

Page 83: ...Removing and Replacing Parts 4 47 IR Lens Figure 4 30 IR Lens Removal Remove the IR lens by gently pulling straight up on the lens with the fingers of one hand IR lens ...

Page 84: ...r of the processor board The bumper assists in keeping the processor board in place If you install a replace ment processor board be sure to apply a bumper in that corner of the processor board Also there is heat sink thermal pad on top of the microprocessor and this may need to be reinstalled When reinstalling the Inspiron M166ST M200ST M233ST or M233XT pro cessor board press down on the white do...

Page 85: ...e steps 1 Remove LVDS board screw G2 This is the other screw that you left in place when you removed the 13 3 inch LCD cable harness from connector JP1 on the LVDS board 2 Remove the LVDS board from the main board The LVDS board is held in place on the main board by connectors JP8 and JP12 3 Remove the LVDS board from the computer LVDS board main board G2 screw G2 is 3 mm 3 mm connector JP8 connec...

Page 86: ...rd screw U1 2 Disconnect the USB board from connector JP9 on the main board With the fingers of one hand gently pull the USB board straight up about 1 4 inch to free it from connector JP9 Then turn the board slightly to the right to remove it from the corner of the main board and the base assembly screw U1 is 5 mm 5 mm U1 connector JP9 USB board ...

Page 87: ... the front of the computer and pull the board up and out of the computer Remove the I O panel bracket only if you have to replace it The I O panel bracket can be removed from the main board by removing standoff nuts ST4 through ST11 Use a 5 mm nut driver to remove standoff nuts ST4 ST9 and a 6 mm nut driver for ST10 and ST11 If the threads on the two hinge blocks are damaged the I O panel bracket ...

Page 88: ...ual Audio Bezel Figure 4 35 Audio Bezel Removal Remove the audio bezel by gently pulling it from the three audio jacks on the left side of the main board This bezel usually drops out when the main board is removed from the computer audio bezel ...

Page 89: ... place by two connectors on the main board JP26 and JP22 and two connectors on the audio board JP1 and JP2 The con nectors are different sized to ensure correct placement when reinstalling the audio board Ensure that you reinstall the audio board when you reinstall the main board Make sure there are two rubber bumpers installed on the side of the audio board next to the back cover audio board main...

Page 90: ...ve ground springs attached There are plastic insulators on the main board below the ground springs 3 Remove the top of the card cage Disconnect the top from connector JP11 on the main board 4 Remove the bottom of the card cage Disconnect the bottom from the connector next to JP11 on the main board A mylar covering is attached to the main board below the bottom of the card cage Replace the PC Card ...

Page 91: ...ese steps 1 Remove the latch assembly from the base assembly Use the fingers of one hand and lift the assembly from its recess in the base assembly The latch assembly is held in place only by pressure 2 Remove the spring from the latch Be careful not to lose the small spring that is part of the latch assembly latch spring ...

Page 92: ... Manual Kensington Lock Plate Figure 4 39 Kensington Lock Plate Removal Use a screwdriver to lift the Kensington lock plate from its recess in the base assembly The plate is held in place only by pressure Kensington lock plate base assembly ...

Page 93: ...that the 12 1 inch LCD assembly has been removed from the computer See LCD Assembly found earlier in this chapter 12 1 Inch LCD Front Bezel Figure 4 40 12 1 Inch LCD Front Bezel Removal To remove the 12 1 inch LCD front bezel follow these steps 1 Remove the LCD assembly See LCD Assembly found earlier in this chapter 2 Use a dental pick to pry the front bezel screw covers and upper bumpers out of t...

Page 94: ...anel with your knuckles microscopic fractures in the panel could result Separate the bottom first and then proceed to each side leaving the top of the assembly until last When the bottom and sides have been released from the hidden tabs proceed to the left corner Lift the corner of the front bezel out to the side until the hidden corner tab is freed Repeat the procedure for the other corner and li...

Page 95: ... LC4 3 Remove the LCD Panel NOTE Be careful when removing any part of the LCD flex cable Lift up the LCD panel and disconnect the LCD to inverter cable from con nector CN1 at the top of the inverter board Disconnect the LCD flex cable from the flex cable connector J1 in the middle left side on the back of the panel LCD panel LC1 screws LC1 LC4 are 5 mm LCD flex cable inverter board LC2 LC3 LC4 5 m...

Page 96: ...e replacing only the inverter board 3 Disconnect the inverter cable from connector CN2 at the bottom of the inverter board and remove the cable 4 Remove the inverter board from the back cover The inverter board is mounted on two plastic snaps It is held in place by these snaps and Kapton tape near the bottom of the board When replacing the inverter board make sure you have the correct board The in...

Page 97: ...rk surface 3 Remove the hinge screws H6 H7 H9 and H10 You may need to loosen screws H5 and H8 to free the hinges 4 Remove the hinges from the back cover The bracket does not have to be taken off to remove the hinges The bracket in Figure 4 43 is shown removed to assist understanding The hinges for the 12 1 inch LCD assembly are anodized and interchangeable latch back cover hinges 2 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9 ...

Page 98: ...2 Remove the LCD panel See 12 1 Inch LCD Panel found earlier in this section 3 Remove the hinges See the previous subsection 12 1 Inch LCD Hinges 4 Remove bracket screws H5 and H8 5 Remove the bracket from the back cover With your fingers slide the bracket toward the top of the cover and lift the bracket off the back cover There are two clips one near each hinge that hold the bracket in place back...

Page 99: ...the 13 3 inch LCD assembly has been removed from the computer See LCD Assembly found earlier in this chapter 13 3 Inch LCD Front Bezel Figure 4 45 13 3 Inch LCD Front Bezel Removal To remove the 13 3 inch LCD front bezel follow these steps 1 Remove the LCD assembly See LCD Assembly found earlier in this chapter 2 Use a dental pick to pry the front bezel screw covers out of the screw holes in the b...

Page 100: ...lt Separate the bottom first and then proceed to each side leaving the top of the assembly until last When the bottom and sides have been released from the hidden tabs proceed to the left corner Lift the corner of the front bezel out to the side until the hidden corner tab is freed Repeat the procedure for the other corner and lift up on the front bezel to release it from the back cover Lift the b...

Page 101: ...front bezel See the previous subsection 13 3 Inch LCD Front Bezel 2 Remove LCD panel screws LC5 LC6 LC7 and LC8 LCD panel LC5 LC8 LC6 LC7 screws LC5 LC8 are 6 mm 6 mm back cover LCD to inverter cable connector CN2 LCD cable harness inverter cable GS1 screw GS1 is 3 mm 3 mm NOTE The inverter board is installed with the component side down next to the back cover ...

Page 102: ...panel hold the cable ground strap in place with one hand and peel back the EMI tape covering that holds the ground strap in place on the cable Disconnect the LCD to inverter cable from inverter board connector CN2 on the side of the inverter board next to the back cover see Figure 4 47 4 Remove grounding screw GS1 from the bracket CAUTION When reinstalling an IBM LCD cable slide the cable undernea...

Page 103: ...ck cover The bracket does not have to be taken off to remove the inverter board When reinstalling the inverter board connect the LCD panel cable to the inverter board connector CN1 before reinstalling the bracket Turn the board over with the components side facing the back cover and secure the board with the tabs There are four tabs that hold the inverter board in place The inverter board has loca...

Page 104: ...earlier in this section 2 Place the back cover on a work surface 3 Remove hinge screws H12 H13 H14 and H15 4 Remove the hinges from the back cover The bracket does not have to be taken off to remove the hinges The bracket in Figure 4 48 is shown removed to assist understanding The hinges for the 13 3 inch LCD assembly are chromated black and interchangeable back cover hinges 2 screws H12 H15 are 5...

Page 105: ...3 3 Inch LCD Panel found earlier in this section 3 Remove the hinges See the previous subsection 13 3 inch LCD Hinges 4 Remove the bracket from the back cover Remove EPE foam taped in place Remove bracket screws BR1 BR2 and BR3 Remove the bracket using two plastic wedges Be careful not to break the plastic case of the back cover or mar the EMI fin ish on the inside of the cover back cover bracket ...

Page 106: ... this frees the bottom of the bracket Free the bracket from one side Repeat the procedure on the other side Freeing the sides will free the bottom of the bracket Finally free the bracket from the top of the bezel The two top tabs should come free easily To reinstall the bracket the LCD cable harness and the inverter board cable must be under the bracket and through the correct channels in the brac...

Page 107: ...1 6 Battery Status indicator 1 5 beep codes during boot routine 3 1 list of 3 2 boot routine observing when troubleshooting 2 3 C Caps Lock indicator 1 4 CD ROM drive disassembly 4 31 location options bay 1 3 removal 4 8 CD ROM DVD ROM hard disk drive in dicator 1 4 computer features 1 1 illustrated 1 3 power 1 7 power conservation modes 1 7 technical specifications 1 9 connector cover 4 33 connec...

Page 108: ...s and assemblies list of 4 15 G getting help 2 5 H hard disk drive disassembly 4 29 heat sink removal 4 42 location 1 3 removal 4 7 heat sink removal 4 35 help 2 5 I I O connector illustrated 1 3 indicator light location 1 3 infrared board removal 4 41 feature 1 2 lens removal 4 47 port location 1 3 initial procedures beep codes 3 1 system error messages 3 2 troubleshooting 2 1 initialization erro...

Page 109: ...1 3 removal 4 4 main board removal 4 51 memory maximum configuration 1 1 system memory 1 1 memory module capacities supported 1 1 removal 4 7 microphone location 1 3 microprocessor 1 1 monitor connector 1 3 N Num Lock indicator 1 4 O options bay location 1 3 P Pad Lock indicator 1 4 palmrest assembly removal 4 39 parallel connector 1 3 PC Card cage removal 4 54 indicator 1 5 removal 4 6 slots 1 3 ...

Page 110: ...val 4 44 specifications technical 1 9 standby mode 1 7 status display 1 4 status display panel about 1 4 location 1 3 removal 4 36 subsystems testing 3 4 Suspend Mode indicator 1 4 system features 1 1 overview 1 1 power 1 7 system error messages about 3 2 Dell Diagnostics 3 4 list of 3 2 T technical specifications 1 9 tools recommended replaceable parts and assemblies 4 1 touch pad assembly remova...

Page 111: ...Index 5 Z ZIF connectors disconnecting 4 9 reconnecting 4 9 ...

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