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Page 1: ...f your computer NOTICE A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms see the Tell Me How help file To access the Tell Me How help file click the Start button on the Microsoft...

Page 2: ...f Microsoft Corporation GeForce2 Go is a registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation Adobe is the trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademark...

Page 3: ...spiron 8200 Back to Contents Page A Tour of Your Computer Dell Inspiron 8200 Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View Front View file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 tour htm 1 of 18 2 28 2004 7 40 13 AM ...

Page 4: ...omputer Dell Inspiron 8200 1 display latch 9 battery bay 2 display 10 module bay 3 device status lights 11 touch pad track stick buttons file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 tour htm 2 of 18 2 28 2004 7 40 13 AM ...

Page 5: ...omputer while the light is flashing Turns on steadily or blinks when the computer is in a power management mode It also blinks to indicate battery charge status If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet the light operates as follows Solid green The battery is charging Flashing green The battery is fully charged If the computer is running on a battery the light operates as follows Off Th...

Page 6: ... a problem with the fans or the computer CAUTION Do not block push objects into or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire Keyboard Status Lights The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled Turns on when the scroll lock functio...

Page 7: ...ttery is installed you can use the computer without connecting it to an electrical outlet Module Bay You can install devices such as a CD drive CD RW drive DVD drive or Dell TravelLite module in the module bay Touch Pad Track Stick Buttons Correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse Dell AccessDirect Buttons Press the buttons to launch various resources such as your default Intern...

Page 8: ...uttons Increase or decrease the speaker volume with these buttons Alternatively you can increase speaker volume by pressing and decrease speaker volume by pressing You can enable or disable mute the integrated stereo speakers or external speakers by pressing When you mute music the computer may take a moment to respond Certain audio utilities installed on your computer also allow you to control sp...

Page 9: ... TV out connector 3 security cable slot 4 modem connector 5 network connector 6 speaker Fixed Optical Drive Accommodates devices such as a CD drive DVD drive CD RW drive or CD RW DVD combo drive file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 tour htm 7 of 18 2 28 2004 7 40 13 AM ...

Page 10: ...o the computer Instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the device NOTICE Before you buy an antitheft device ensure that it will work with the security cable slot Modem Connector Connect the telephone line to the modem connector For information on using the modem see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer Network Connector file F Service 20Manuals...

Page 11: ... wireless card For information on using the network adapter see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer NOTICE The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector Do not plug a telephone line into the network connector Speakers Press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard shortcuts to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers Right Side ...

Page 12: ...Speakers Press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard shortcuts to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers Security Cable Slot Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer Instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 tour htm 10 of 18 2 28 2004 7 40 13 AM ...

Page 13: ...work with the security cable slot Hard Drive Reads and writes data on a hard disk Infrared Sensor The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your computer to another infrared compatible device without using cable connections file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 tour htm 11 of 18 2 28 2004 7 40 13 AM ...

Page 14: ...rd playback devices such as cassette players and CD players to the connector Attach headphones or speakers to the connector Attach a microphone to the connector Air Vents The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents which prevents the computer from overheating HINT The computer turns on the fans when the computer gets hot The fans may make noise which is normal and does no...

Page 15: ...he air vents Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire 1 air vents 5 docking connector 2 AC adapter connector 6 parallel connector 3 PS 2 connector 7 serial connector 4 video connector 8 USB connectors 2 Air Vents The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents which prevents the computer from overheating HINT The computer turns on the fans when the computer gets hot T...

Page 16: ...works with electrical outlets worldwide However power connectors and power strips vary among countries Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage NOTICE When you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer grasp the adapter cable connector not the cable itself and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging...

Page 17: ...ter Video Connector Connects an external monitor Docking Connector HINT Docking devices may not be available in all countries Connects the optional docking device A docking device allows you to easily use external devices with your computer such as an external keyboard mouse and monitor See the documentation that came with your docking device for additional information Parallel Connector Connects ...

Page 18: ...iron 8200 Connects serial devices such as a mouse or handheld device USB Connector Connects USB devices such as a mouse keyboard or printer Bottom View file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 tour htm 16 of 18 2 28 2004 7 40 13 AM ...

Page 19: ...hes 3 Mini PCI card cover 4 docking device latch Memory Module and Modem Cover Protects the memory module s and the modem daughter card Device Release Latches Press and hold a release latch to remove a device in the file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 tour htm 17 of 18 2 28 2004 7 40 13 AM ...

Page 20: ...le bay Mini PCI card cover Covers the compartment that contains the optional Mini PCI card Docking Device Latch Latches onto the docking device Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 tour htm 18 of 18 2 28 2004 7 40 13 AM ...

Page 21: ...nd Internet Connection Problems Scanner Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems PC Card Problems Network Problems Error Messages General Program Problems E Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Accessing Help file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 solving htm 1...

Page 22: ...structions shown on the screen Power Problems HINT See the Tell Me How help file for information on standby mode Check the power light When the power light is lit or blinking the computer has power If the power light is blinking the computer is in standby mode press the power button to exit standby mode If the light is off press the power button to turn on the computer Charge the battery The batte...

Page 23: ... that the computer turns on Eliminate possible interference Turn off nearby fans fluorescent lights halogen lamps or other appliances Adjust the Power Properties See the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center To access the help file see Accessing Help Reseat the memory modules If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank reseat ...

Page 24: ...rformance always use the 90 W AC adapter with or without a battery installed when using the computer in a docking device You can identify the 90 W adapter by the lighter gray tip on the connector that plugs into the computer or docking device Using a 70 W AC adapter will cause the computer to run in reduced performance mode and may display an AC adapter WARNING message Docking While the Computer I...

Page 25: ...onbootable floppy disk or CD Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD Non system disk error A floppy disk is in the floppy drive Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer Video and Display Problems If the display is blank HINT If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports Dell recommends that you attach an external monitor to your computer file F Service...

Page 26: ...n electrical outlet using the AC adapter and turn on the computer Test the electrical outlet Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp Check the AC adapter Check the AC adapter cable connections If the AC adapter has a light ensure that it is on Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet Bypass power protection devices power strips and...

Page 27: ... from the computer or external monitor Eliminate possible interference Turn off nearby fans fluorescent lights halogen lamps or other appliances Rotate the computer to face a different direction Eliminate sunlight glare which can cause poor picture quality Adjust the Windows display settings 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes 3 Click the area you wa...

Page 28: ...ur screen Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted Adjust the volume bass or treble controls to eliminate distortion Adjust the volume using keyboard shortcuts See Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad in the Tell Me How help file Press to disable mute or reenable the integrated speakers Reinstall the sound audio driver See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities If you have a pro...

Page 29: ...adphone volume control is turned up Play a music CD Run the speaker self test Some speaker systems have a self test button on the subwoofer See the speaker documentation for self test instructions Eliminate possible interference Turn off nearby fans fluorescent lights or halogen lamps to check for interference Reinstall the sound audio driver See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Printer Problems...

Page 30: ...s the modem NOTICE Modem and network connectors look similar Do not plug a telephone line into the network connector HINT If you can connect to your Internet service provider ISP your modem is functioning properly If you are sure that your modem is working properly and you still experience problems contact your ISP Check the telephone wall jack Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and conn...

Page 31: ...t hear an irregular dial tone when you have messages Contact your telephone company for instructions on restoring a dial tone Turn off call waiting catch phone See your telephone directory for instructions on deactivating this feature Then adjust the dial up networking connection properties 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware click Phone and Modem O...

Page 32: ...esponses the modem is operating properly Scanner Problems Check the power cable connection Ensure that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the scanner is turned on Check the scanner cable connection Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner Unlock the scanner Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it ...

Page 33: ...disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer To verify that the problem is with the mouse check the touch pad 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the mouse 3 Turn on the computer 4 At the Windows desktop use the touch pad to move the cursor around select an icon and open it If the touch pad operates correctly the mouse may be defective Reinstall the touch pad driver See Reinstalli...

Page 34: ...Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display If you cannot verify these steps you may have a defective external keyboard To verify that the problem is with the external keyboard check the integrated keyboard 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the external keyboard 3 Turn on the computer 4 From the Windows desktop click the Start button point to Program...

Page 35: ...floppy disk drive Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive Click the Start button and click My Computer If the drive is not listed perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive Insert a bootable disk and restart the computer Verify that the light is blinking indicating normal operation Ensure that t...

Page 36: ...view Check the drive for errors 3 Reinstall the drive 4 Turn on the computer Clean the drive See Cleaning Your Computer in the Tell Me How help file for instructions To access the help file see Accessing Help If you cannot play a CD CD RW or DVD HINT Because of different worldwide file types not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives High speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise This ...

Page 37: ...ure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted Identify the disc that is not playing If you have one CD CD RW or DVD in the fixed optical drive device and one in the module bay device 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer 2 Double click the drive letter of the device that you are verifying Reinstall the drive 1 Save and close any open files exit any open programs and shu...

Page 38: ...ont of the drive push firmly until the tray is partially ejected 3 Gently pull out the tray until it stops If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly If the CD RW drive stops writing Disable standby mode in Windows before writing to a CD RW Search for the keyword standby i...

Page 39: ... that you want to scan for errors and then click Properties 3 Click the Tools tab 4 Under Error checking click Check Now 5 Click Start PC Card Problems Check the PC Card Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into the connector Ensure that the card is recognized by Windows Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar Ensure that the card is listed If you have problem...

Page 40: ...d the adapter is detecting activity Restart the computer Try to log on to the network again Contact your network administrator Verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning Error Messages If the message is not listed see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running at the time the message appeared The file being copied is too large ...

Page 41: ...s and open the program that you want to use Operating system not found Contact Dell see Contacting Dell in the Dell Owner s Manual that came with your computer A required DLL file was not found The program that you are trying to open is missing an essential file Remove and then reinstall the program 1 Click the Start button 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Add or Remove Programs 4 Select the program ...

Page 42: ...End the program 1 Simultaneously press 2 Click the Applications tab and then select the program that is no longer responding 3 Click End Task A solid blue screen appears Turn the computer off If the computer does not respond to a keystroke or a proper shutdown press the power button until the computer turns off Press the power button again to restart the computer The solid blue screen appears beca...

Page 43: ...hnical Problems Go to the Dell Support website Go to support dell com for help with general usage installation and troubleshooting questions E mail Dell Go to support dell com and then click E Mail Dell in the Communicate list Send an e mail message to Dell about your problem you can expect to receive an e mail message from Dell within hours Contact Dell If you cannot solve your problem using the ...

Page 44: ...one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer 4 Remove the module bay device and any installed PC Cards and place them in a safe place to dry 5 Remove the battery 6 Wipe off the battery and put it in a safe place to dry 7 Remove the hard drive 8 Remove the memory module s 9 Open the display and place the computer right side up across two books or similar props to let air circulate all ar...

Page 45: ...uter If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 1 Save and close any open files exit any open programs and shut down the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet 3 Turn off any attached external devices and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer 4 Remove and reinstall the battery 5 Turn on the computer If the computer does not star...

Page 46: ...Solving Problems Dell Inspiron 8200 file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 solving htm 26 of 26 2 28 2004 7 40 15 AM ...

Page 47: ...nd the display keyboard and CD or DVD drive are working you can use the Dell Diagnostics Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you to resolve the problem yourself quickly without having to contact Dell for assistance If you are experienced with computers and know what component s you need to test simply select the appropriate diagnostic test group s or subtest s If you are unsure about how to begi...

Page 48: ...r extensive tests on one or all devices An option that allows you to choose the number of times a test group or subtest is repeated The ability to display test results or to save them in a file Options to temporarily suspend testing if an error is detected or to terminate testing when an adjustable error limit is reached Extensive online Help screens that describe the tests and how to run them Sta...

Page 49: ...ice currently set as the first top boot device and then set the first three devices in the boot sequence in the following order Diskette Drive CD DVD CD RW drive Internal HDD 7 Save your changes and press to exit the system setup program and restart the computer to boot from the CD The computer starts and automatically begins to run the Dell Diagnostics 8 When you have completed running diagnostic...

Page 50: ...est Advanced Testing Allows you to modify the parameters of a test and select a group of tests to perform You can access online Help for more information about Advanced Testing Information and Results Provides test results test errors version numbers of the subtests used by the Dell Diagnostics and additional help on the Dell Diagnostics Program Options Allows you to change the settings of the Del...

Page 51: ...ollows On the left side of the screen the Device Groups area lists the diagnostic test groups in the order they will run if you select All from the Run tests menu category Press the up or down arrow key to highlight a test device group On the right side of the screen the Devices for Highlighted Group area lists the computer s currently detected hardware and some of the relevant settings Two lines ...

Page 52: ... highlighted in the Device Groups list on the main menu screen It also provides reasoning for using some tests Device Describes the function and purpose of the highlighted device in the Device Groups For example the following information appears when you select the Device Help category for Diskette in the Device Groups list Diskette Drive A The diskette disk drive device reads and writes data to a...

Page 53: ...nd Utilities CD the diagnostics checks your system configuration information and displays it in the Device Groups area on the main screen The following sources supply this configuration information for the diagnostics The system configuration information settings stored in NVRAM that you selected while using the system setup program Identification tests of the microprocessor the video controller t...

Page 54: ...k for incoming information Because your printer is a parallel communications device the computer recognizes the printer by its LPT1 address and identifies it as a parallel port You can test your printer connection in the Parallel Ports tests Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 diag htm 8 of 8 2 28 2004 7 40 16 AM ...

Page 55: ...ers for optional devices such as wireless communications DVD drives and ZIP drives you may need the CD and documentation that came with those devices To reinstall a driver or utility from your Drivers and Utilities CD NOTICE The Dell Support website support dell com and the Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell computers If you install drivers from other sources your computer ...

Page 56: ...he driver or utility that you want to install 6 Click the Install button if present to begin installing the driver or utility At the welcome screen follow the screen prompts to complete the installation If no Install button is present automatic installation is not an option For installation instructions either see the appropriate instructions in the following subsections or click Extract follow th...

Page 57: ...1 Click Finish and restart your computer Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If you install a new device driver that causes system instability you can use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the new device driver with the previously installed version of the device driver If you cannot reinstall your previous driver by using Device Driver Rollback then use System Restore see Using Micr...

Page 58: ...es Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled 5 Double click any conflicting device listed to bring up the Properties window so that you can determine what needs to be reconfigured or removed from the Device Manager 6 Resolve these conflicts before checking specific devices 7 Double click the malfunctioning device ...

Page 59: ...disk space used older restore points are automatically purged To resolve an operating system problem you can use System Restore from Safe Mode or Normal Mode to return your computer to an earlier operating state System Restore does not cause you to lose personal files stored in the My Documents folder data files or e mail messages after restoring the computer to an earlier time If you restore the ...

Page 60: ... System Restore and then follow the instructions in the System Restore Wizard window You can also create and name a restore point if you are logged on as the computer administrator or a user with administrator rights Manually Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click System Restore 2 Click Create a restore point 3 Click Next 4 T...

Page 61: ...ted and click Next 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points All calendar dates with available restore points appear in bold 4 Select a restore point and click Next If a calendar date has only one restore point then that restore point is automatically selected If two or m...

Page 62: ...s complete 1 Click the Start button point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click System Restore 2 Select Undo my last restoration and click Next NOTICE Save and close all open files and exit all open programs Do not alter open or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete 3 Click Next 4 The System Restore screen appears and then the computer automaticall...

Page 63: ... so by a Dell technical support representative HINT The CD that you need to place in your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System 1 Insert the Operating System CD 2 Shut down the Dell computer and then turn on the computer 3 Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD message appears on the screen 4 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears press to select To set up Windows now 5 Read t...

Page 64: ...ter when the Computer Name window appears and then click Next If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional enter a name for your computer and a password when the Computer Name and Administrator Password window appears and then click Next 12 If you have a modem installed the Modem Dialing Information screen appears Enter the requested information and click Next 13 Enter the date time and time zo...

Page 65: ... Enabling Hibernate Mode 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Power Management icon 3 Click the Hibernate tab 4 Ensure that Enable hibernate support is selected and click Apply 5 Click OK to close the Control Panel Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 windows htm 3 of 3 2 28 2004 7 40 18 AM ...

Page 66: ...m For more information on configuring features for your operating system see your Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center You can use the system setup program as follows To set or change user selectable features for example your password To verify information about your computer s current configuration such as the amount of system memory After you set up your computer run the system setup progra...

Page 67: ...rmation about a specific item on a system setup screen highlight the item and refer to the Help area on the screen The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer Each screen is laid out with the system setup options listed at the left To the right of each option is a field that displays the setting or value for that option You can change settings that...

Page 68: ...press Enabled items appear as white and display a small triangle to the left disabled items appear blue or dimmed without a triangle Changing Printer Modes Set the Parallel Mode option according to the type of printer or device connected to the parallel connector To determine the correct mode to use see the documentation that came with the device Setting Parallel Mode to Disabled disables the para...

Page 69: ...tem Setup Program Dell Inspiron 8200 and its address freeing that interrupt for another device to use Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 setup htm 4 of 4 2 28 2004 7 40 18 AM ...

Page 70: ...s Communications Video Audio Display Keyboard Touch Pad Track Stick Battery AC Adapter Physical Environmental System Information System chip set Intel 845MP Data bus width 64 bits Microprocessor address bus width 32 bits Graphics bus 32 bit AGP 4X PCI bus 33 MHz file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 specs htm 1 of 9 2 28 2004 7 40 19 AM ...

Page 71: ...CardBus 32 bits Memory Architecture PC2100 DDR Memory module connector two user accessible SODIMM sockets Memory module capacities 128 256 and 512 MB Memory type DDR SDRAM Standard memory 128 MB Maximum memory 1024 MB Memory access time clock speed 266 MHz Ports and Connectors Serial 9 pin connector 16550C compatible 16 byte buffer connector Parallel 25 hole connector unidirectional bidirectional ...

Page 72: ...200 pin connector for a Dell docking device S video TV out 7 pin mini DIN connector for S video composite video and S PDIF TV digital audio adapter cable supports composite video and S PDIF Modem RJ 11 port Network adapter RJ 45 port IEEE 1394 4 pin serial connector Communications Modem Type integrated v 92 56K Controller softmodem Interface internal AC 97 bus Network adapter 10 100 Ethernet LAN o...

Page 73: ...modes Audio Audio type AC97 Soft Audio Audio controller Cirrus Logic Crystal CS4205 Stereo conversion 18 bit analog to digital 20 bit digital to analog Interfaces Internal AC 97 External microphone in connector stereo headphones speakers connector and stereo line in connector Speaker two 4 ohm speakers Internal speaker amplifier 1 9 W per channel into 4 ohms Volume controls keyboard shortcuts prog...

Page 74: ...ced UXGA Response time typical 20 ms rise maximum SXGA and UXGA 30 ms fall maximum SXGA and UXGA 9 ms rise maximum Enhanced UXGA 16 ms fall maximum Enhanced UXGA Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0º closed to 180º Pixel pitch 0 20 x 0 20 mm SXGA 0 19 x 0 19 mm UXGA and Enhanced UXGA Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts Keyboard Number of keys 87 U S and Canada 88 Europ...

Page 75: ...2 55 inch sensor active area Height 48 88 mm 1 92 inch rectangle Track Stick X Y position resolution graphics table mode 250 count sec 100 gf Size protrudes 0 5 mm higher than surrounding keycaps Battery Type 66 WHr smart lithium ion 4460 mAh Dimensions Depth 88 5 mm 3 48 inches Height 21 5 mm 0 83 inch Width 139 0 mm 5 47 inches Weight 0 40 kg 0 88 lb file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 s...

Page 76: ...ºC 32º to 95ºF Storage 40º to 65ºC 40º to 149ºF AC Adapter Input voltage 90 135 VAC and 164 264 VAC Input current maximum 1 5 A Input frequency 47 63 Hz Output current 5 5 A maximum at 4 second pulse 4 5 A continuous Output power 90 W Rated output voltage 20 VDC Dimensions Height 27 94 mm 1 1 inches Width 58 42 mm 2 3 inches Depth 133 85 mm 5 25 inches Weight with cables 0 4 kg 0 9 lb Temperature ...

Page 77: ...ange Operating 0º to 35ºC 32º to 95ºF Storage 40º to 65ºC 40º to 149ºF Relative humidity maximum Operating 10 to 90 noncondensing Storage 5 to 95 noncondensing Maximum vibration using a random vibration spectrum that simulates a user environment Operating 0 9 GRMS Storage 1 3 GRMS Maximum shock measured with the hard drive in head parked position and with a 2 ms half sine pulse Operating 122 G fil...

Page 78: ...iron 8200 Storage 163 G Altitude maximum Operating 15 2 to 3048 m 50 to 10 000 ft Storage 15 2 to 10 668 m 50 to 35 000 ft Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 specs htm 9 of 9 2 28 2004 7 40 19 AM ...

Page 79: ...bernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time To exit a power management mode press the power button Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity a time out When the computer exits standby mode it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering s...

Page 80: ...ck Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer When the computer exits hibernate mode it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode NOTICE You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode Your computer enters hibernat...

Page 81: ...tation that came with your operating system Power Options Properties To access the Microsoft Windows Power Options Properties window 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 Under Pick a category click Performance and Maintenance 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon click Power Options Power Schemes Tab The Power schemes pull down menu displays the selected preset power scheme Depending ...

Page 82: ... button and select Sound alarm The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage When you receive your computer the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected Dell recommends that you continue to use these settings Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power sourc...

Page 83: ...r Do nothing To program these functions click an option from the corresponding pull down menu and then click OK Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you enable hibernate mode by clicking the Enable hibernate support check box Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 power htm 5 of 5 2 28 2004 7 40 19 AM ...

Page 84: ...spiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I O Connectors Dell Inspiron 8200 USB Connector Pin Signal 1 VCC 2 Data 3 Data 4 Ground Serial Connector file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 pinouts htm 1 of 10 2 28 2004 7 40 21 AM ...

Page 85: ...nectors Dell Inspiron 8200 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXDA 7 RTS 3 TXDA 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 GND Parallel Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 pinouts htm 2 of 10 2 28 2004 7 40 21 AM ...

Page 86: ...4 AFDF 5 PD3 15 ERROR 6 PD4 16 INIT 7 PD5F 17 SLCT_IN 8 PD6F 18 23 GND 9 PD7F 24 DFDD LPT 10 ACK 25 GND Video Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 RED 9 CRT_VCC 2 GREEN 10 GND 3 BLUE 11 MSEN 4 NC 12 DAT_DDC2 5 GND 13 HSYNC file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 pinouts htm 3 of 10 2 28 2004 7 40 21 AM ...

Page 87: ...nspiron 8200 6 GND 14 VSYNC 7 GND 15 CLK_DDC2 8 GND PS 2 Connector Pin Signal 1 DAT_KBD 2 DAT_SM1 3 GND 4 PS2VCC 5 CLK_KBD 6 CLK_SM1 S Video TV Out Connector file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 pinouts htm 4 of 10 2 28 2004 7 40 21 AM ...

Page 88: ...ctors Dell Inspiron 8200 S Video Pin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA L 4 DCRMA L Composite Video Pin Signal 5 SPDIF 6 DCMPS L 7 SPGND Docking Connector file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 pinouts htm 5 of 10 2 28 2004 7 40 21 AM ...

Page 89: ... 5 PD3 105 VGA_BLU 6 PD4 106 DOCK_SD MODE 7 PD5 107 D_IRTX 8 PD6 108 D_IRRX 9 PD7 109 GND 10 GND 110 SPIRQB 11 DOCK_SPKR 111 SPIRQC 12 DOCK_MIC 112 DAT_DDC2 13 DOCK_LINE 113 CLK_DDC2 14 DOCK_CDROM 114 SPAR 15 GND 115 SPME 16 M_SEN 116 GND 17 POWER_SW 117 SSERR file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 pinouts htm 6 of 10 2 28 2004 7 40 21 AM ...

Page 90: ...DOCK_PWR_SRC 128 SGNTA 29 GND 129 SREQA 30 5VDOCK 130 SGNT0 31 5VDOCK 131 SREQ0 32 5VDOCK 132 SPCIRST 33 5VDOCK 133 SH1SEL 34 5VDOCK 134 GND 35 GND 135 SWRPRT 36 DOCK_PWR_SRC 136 SDSKCHG DRQ 37 DOCK_PWR_SRC 137 SDIR 38 DOCK_PWR_SRC 138 STRK0 39 DOCK_PWR_SRC 139 SSTEP 40 GND 140 SDRV1 41 DOCK_ DC_IN 141 GND 42 DOCK_ DC_IN 142 SMRT1 43 DOCK_ DC_IN 143 SWRDATA 44 DOCK_ DC_IN 144 SWGATE file F Service...

Page 91: ...D 153 GND 54 DOCKED 154 SAD0 55 USB_VD1 155 SAD1 56 USB_VD1 156 SAD2 57 GND 157 SAD3 58 USB_VD2 158 SAD4 59 USB_VD2 159 SAD5 60 DOCKOCI 160 SAD6 61 RUN_ON 161 GND 62 GND 162 SAD7 63 NC 163 SAD8 64 DOCK_SCLK 164 SC BE0 65 DOCK_LRCK 165 SAD9 66 DOCK_MCLK 166 SAD10 67 GND 167 SAD11 68 12V 168 SAD12 69 AFD 169 GND 70 ERROR 170 SAD13 71 ACK 171 SAD14 file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 pinouts ...

Page 92: ... 81 SMB_INIT 181 SAD21 82 GND 182 GND 83 DAT_DOCKSM1 183 SAD22 84 CLK_DOCKSM1 184 SAD23 85 DAT_DOCKKBD 185 SAD24 86 CLK_DOCKKBD 186 SC BE3 87 GND 187 SAD25 88 RI0 188 GND 89 CTS0 189 SAD26 90 RTS0 190 SAD27 91 DSR0 191 SAD28 92 GND 192 SAD29 93 DTR0 193 SAD30 94 TXD0 194 SAD31 95 RXD0 195 GND 96 DCD0 196 NC 97 NC 197 NC 98 5VSUS 198 NC file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 pinouts htm 9 of 1...

Page 93: ... O Connectors Dell Inspiron 8200 99 NC 199 NC 100 NC 200 GND IEEE 1394 Connector Pin Signal 1 TPB 2 TPB 3 TPA 4 TPA Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 pinouts htm 10 of 10 2 28 2004 7 40 21 AM ...

Page 94: ...e and Fixed Optical Drive System Upgrades Keyboard Display Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module Video Graphics Board Palm Rest Reserve Battery System Board Battery and Module Bay Latches Battery Charger Board LED Board Fan RJ 11 RJ 45 Module Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 remove htm 2 28 2004 7 40 21 AM ...

Page 95: ...nnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer 1 microprocessor thermal cooling assembly file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 thermal htm 1 of 3 2 28 2004 7 40 31 AM ...

Page 96: ... the Computer 2 Remove the keyboard 3 Remove the hinge cover 4 Insert a non marring plastic scribe into the latch mechanism at the left side of the microprocessor retaining clip Pry open the clip by pivoting the top of the screwdriver toward the right side of the computer 1 microprocessor thermal cooling assembly file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 thermal htm 2 of 3 2 28 2004 7 40 31 AM ...

Page 97: ...ssor do not touch the heat transfer areas on the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly The oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads 5 Lift out the thermal cooling assembly Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 thermal htm 3 of 3 2 28 2004 7 40 31 AM ...

Page 98: ... Owner s Manual that came with the computer CAUTION Allow the computer to cool to room temperature before working inside the computer NOTICE To avoid damaging the computer perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover 2 Save any work in progress and exit all open programs 3 Turn off...

Page 99: ... always remove any installed batteries before you service the computer 11 Remove any device installed in the module bay 12 To dissipate static electricity while you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis 13 Handle components and cards by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts Recommended Tools The procedures in this document require the following tools...

Page 100: ...ation When you are removing and replacing components photocopy the placemat as a tool to lay out and keep track of the component screws The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 begin htm 3 of 6 2 28 2004 7 40 48 AM ...

Page 101: ...om Case M2 5 x 20 mm 4 each one in memory door and one in Mini PCI door Display to Bottom Case M2 5 x 6 mm 3 each 2 at back of computer 1 at display flex cable strain relief Display Bezel Rubber screw covers 4 each Plastic screw covers 2 each M2 5 x 4 mm 6 each Display Panel to Display Mounting Bracket M2 x 3 mm 6 each Flex Cable Mounting Bracket to Top Cover Video Graphics Board M2 5 x 8 3 each f...

Page 102: ...h System Board M2 5 x 4 mm captive washer 3 each M2 5 x 20 mm 1 each LED Board M2 x 4 mm 2 each Fan M2 x 4 mm 3 each Memory Module Modem Cover M2 5 x 20 mm 1 each Modem Daughter Card M2 x 3 mm 1 each Mini PCI Card M2 5 x 20 mm 1 each Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 begin htm 5 of 6 2 28 2004 7 40 48 AM ...

Page 103: ...Before You Begin Dell Inspiron 8200 file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 begin htm 6 of 6 2 28 2004 7 40 48 AM ...

Page 104: ...m Components Dell Inspiron 8200 NOTICE Unless otherwise noted each procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 system htm 1 of 2 2 28 2004 7 40 49 AM ...

Page 105: ...2 hinge cover 8 device in module bay 3 microprocessor thermal cooling assembly 9 fixed optical drive 4 system board 10 palm rest 5 hard drive 11 keyboard 6 bottom case Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 system htm 2 of 2 2 28 2004 7 40 49 AM ...

Page 106: ...is not covered by your warranty Hard Drive NOTICE Disconnect the computer and attached devices from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer NOTICE The hard drive is very sensitive to shock Handle the drive by its edges do not squeeze the top of the case ...

Page 107: ...d Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the M3 x 5 mm screw 3 Pull the hard drive out Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Push the hard drive into the drive bay until the drive door is flush with the computer case file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 hdd htm 2 of 4 2 28 2004 7 40 49 AM ...

Page 108: ... Optical Drive NOTICE Disconnect the computer and attached devices from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer 1 captive screw 2 pull tab file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 hdd htm 3 of 4 2 28 2004 7 40 49 AM ...

Page 109: ...de the Computer 2 Loosen the captive screw on the bottom of the computer 3 Turn the computer over to keep the captive screw from interfering with the pull tab and pull out the pull tab 4 Use the pull tab to remove the fixed optical drive Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 hdd htm 4 of 4 2 28 2004 7 40 49 AM ...

Page 110: ...E Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer Removing the Memory Module Modem Cover file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 upgrades htm 1 of 9 2 28 2004 7 40 50 AM ...

Page 111: ...he instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the M2 5 x 20 mm screw from the memory module modem cover 3 Disengage the metal tabs at the opposite end of the cover file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 upgrades htm 2 of 9 2 28 2004 7 40 50 AM ...

Page 112: ...socket Removing the Memory Modules 1 Remove the memory module modem cover 2 To release a memory module from its socket spread apart the tabs at each side of the module until the module pops up slightly 3 Lift the memory module out of its socket file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 upgrades htm 3 of 9 2 28 2004 7 40 50 AM ...

Page 113: ...remove the module and reinstall it 4 Insert the metal tabs on the memory module modem cover into the bottom case rotate the cover down and replace the M2 5 x 20 mm screw Modem Daughter Card Removing the Modem Daughter Card NOTICE Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding...

Page 114: ...s connector NOTICE Do not pull on the modem cable Pull the connector on the end of the cable to disconnect the cable 5 Disconnect the modem cable from the modem daughter card Replacing the Modem Daughter Card NOTICE The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion Do not force the connections 1 Connect the modem cable to the modem daughter card file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 upgra...

Page 115: ...st remove the optional Mini PCI wireless modem if installed before the system board can be removed A wireless modem card must be connected to the internal antenna of the computer NOTICE Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted met...

Page 116: ...ver 3 To release the Mini PCI card spread the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly 4 Disconnect the card from the internal antenna 5 Lift out the card and disconnect any attached cables Replacing the Mini PCI Card 1 Align the Mini PCI card with the socket at a 45 degree angle and press the Mini PCI card into the socket file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 upgrades htm 7 of 9 ...

Page 117: ...nectors are keyed for correct insertion do not force the connections 1 internal antenna cable 2 primary antenna connector on card 3 Pivot the Mini PCI card down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the Mini PCI card cover and the M2 5 x 20 mm screw file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 upgrades htm 8 of 9 2 28 2004 7 40 50 AM ...

Page 118: ...System Upgrades Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 upgrades htm 9 of 9 2 28 2004 7 40 50 AM ...

Page 119: ...computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 keyboard htm 1 of 5 2 28 2004 7 40 51 AM ...

Page 120: ...5 x 20 mm screws three labeled circle K and one labeled circle K M 3 Turn the computer over and open the display NOTICE Be careful when handling the keyboard The keycaps are fragile easily dislodged and time consuming to replace 4 Use a nonmarring plastic scribe under the blank key to pry up the keyboard file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 keyboard htm 2 of 5 2 28 2004 7 40 51 AM ...

Page 121: ...e right end of the keyboard and slide it slightly toward the right side of the computer to disengage the tabs at the left end 6 Pivot the keyboard and balance it upright on the left side of the computer file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 keyboard htm 3 of 5 2 28 2004 7 40 51 AM ...

Page 122: ...connect the keyboard cable and lay the keyboard aside Replacing the Keyboard 1 While bracing the keyboard upright on its left end connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard interface connector on the system board file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 keyboard htm 4 of 5 2 28 2004 7 40 51 AM ...

Page 123: ...d fit the keyboard into place 3 Check that the keyboard is correctly installed The keys should be flush with the left and right surfaces of the palm rest 4 Turn the computer over and reinstall the four M2 5 x 20 mm screws For extra stability you can open the computer slightly and brace the keyboard under each screw as you install the screw Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspir...

Page 124: ...splay Latch Display Overview NOTICE Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 display htm 1 of 10 2 28 2004 7 40 53 AM ...

Page 125: ...Display Dell Inspiron 8200 1 display 2 hinge cover 3 M2 5 x 6 mm screws 3 4 bottom case 5 display flex cable file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 display htm 2 of 10 2 28 2004 7 40 53 AM ...

Page 126: ...tic scribe to loosen the hinge cover at the back and at each side of the computer 3 Open the computer and use the scribe to pry between the key and the hinge cover until the hinge cover pops off 4 Open the display and lift off the hinge cover Display Assembly file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 display htm 3 of 10 2 28 2004 7 40 53 AM ...

Page 127: ...iron 8200 1 M2 5 x 6 mm screws 2 1 Remove the hinge cover NOTICE Remove the display flex cable before you remove the display assembly file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 display htm 4 of 10 2 28 2004 7 40 53 AM ...

Page 128: ...flex cable press down on both ends of the connector not in the middle Pressing the middle of the connector can damage fragile components 3 Open the display and from the back of the computer remove the two M2 5 x 6 mm screws labeled circle D that secure the display assembly to the bottom case 4 With the display in an upright position lift the display assembly from the bottom case file F Service 20M...

Page 129: ...Display Dell Inspiron 8200 file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 display htm 6 of 10 2 28 2004 7 40 53 AM ...

Page 130: ...zel 2 Remove the four M2 5 x 4 mm screws located across the top of the bezel 3 Use a scribe at the indentations to pry out the two plastic screw covers located at the bottom of the bezel 4 Remove the two M2 5 x 4 mm screws located at the bottom of the bezel 5 Separate the bezel from the top cover The bezel is secured to the top cover with plastic tabs around the sides Use a plastic scribe to help ...

Page 131: ...x cable mounting bracket to the top cover 5 Remove the six M2 x 3 mm screws three on each side from the right and left sides of the panel 6 Lift the display panel and flex cable out of the top cover 7 Disconnect the flex cable from the two connectors one ZIF and one standard connector on the display panel file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 display htm 8 of 10 2 28 2004 7 40 53 AM ...

Page 132: ...not crushed or crimped 3 Reinstall the M2 5 x 4 mm screw that secures the flex cable mounting bracket to the top cover 4 Starting on the left side use a magnetic screwdriver to reinstall the six M2 x 3 mm screws that secure the display panel in the top cover 5 Reinstall the M2 5 x 6 mm flex cable strain relief screw that secures the display flex cable strain relief and reconnect the flex cable to ...

Page 133: ...the strain relief and the graphics card 3 Remove the display bezel 4 Remove the display panel from the top cover 5 Remove the display latch by disengaging the latch and captive spring Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 display htm 10 of 10 2 28 2004 7 40 53 AM ...

Page 134: ...emove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer Removing the Microprocessor Module 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the keyboard 3 Remove the hinge cover file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 cpu htm 1 of 5 2 28 2004 7 40 54 AM ...

Page 135: ... the microprocessor module pull the module straight up Do not bend the pins 5 Remove the microprocessor module NOTICE To avoid damage to the microprocessor hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the microprocessor when loosening the cam screw see Microprocessor Cam Screw Microprocessor Cam Screw Example NOTICE Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam screw to prevent intermi...

Page 136: ... socket manufacturer look for small icons indicating open and locked positions b Use the microprocessor extraction tool to remove the microprocessor module Replacing the Microprocessor Module NOTICE If you received a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD with the replacement microprocessor you must update the BIOS after replacing the microprocessor module file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspir...

Page 137: ...the microprocessor module is correctly seated all four corners are aligned to the same height If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others the module is not seated correctly NOTICE Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor see Microprocessor Cam Screw 2 Tighten the cam screw NOTICE Do not ove...

Page 138: ...microprocessor retaining clip 5 To latch the clip insert a flat blade scribe into the latch mechanism and pivot the top of the scribe away from the clip Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 cpu htm 5 of 5 2 28 2004 7 40 54 AM ...

Page 139: ...tached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer 1 M2 5 x 8 mm screws 3 Removing the Video Graphics Board file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 vidbd htm 1 of 2 2 28 2004 7 40 54 AM ...

Page 140: ...the keyboard 3 Remove the hinge cover 4 Detach the display flex cable from the strain relief and the graphics card 5 Remove the three M2 5 x 8 mm screws that secure the video graphics board 6 Separate the video graphics board from the system board connector Replacing the Video Graphics Board 1 Align the three screw holes and press down firmly on the word Dell to seat the board in its connector NOT...

Page 141: ...ter and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer 1 pull loop file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 palmrest htm 1 of 4 2 28 2004 7 40 55 AM ...

Page 142: ...re you disconnect the reserve battery Removing the Palm Rest 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the hard drive and the fixed optical drive 3 Remove the keyboard 4 Remove the hinge cover 5 Remove the display assembly NOTICE To avoid damaging the palm rest you must first remove the display assembly 6 Turn the computer over 7 Remove the nine M2 5 x 20 mm screw...

Page 143: ...touch pad connector on the system board 10 On the left and right sides of the palm rest use a flat blade scribe between the palm rest and the bottom case of the computer to separate the snaps that secure the palm rest to the bottom case 11 Lift out the palm rest file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 palmrest htm 3 of 4 2 28 2004 7 40 55 AM ...

Page 144: ...Rest When replacing the palm rest screws install the two screws at the back corners of the computer first to help align the palm rest correctly Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 palmrest htm 4 of 4 2 28 2004 7 40 55 AM ...

Page 145: ...vices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer 1 palm rest bracket 2 reserve battery 3 reserve battery cable file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 resbatt htm 1 of 3 2 28 2004 7 40 56 AM ...

Page 146: ...ers in NVRAM If possible copy the information before you remove the reserve battery Removing the Reserve Battery 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the keyboard 3 Remove the hinge cover 4 Remove the display assembly 5 Remove the palm rest 6 On the underside of the palm rest disconnect the palm rest flex cable from the ZIF connector file F Service 20Manuals ...

Page 147: ...the reserve battery free from the metal palm rest bracket b Remove the foam pad remnants from the palm rest bracket Replacing the Reserve Battery 1 Seat the reserve battery and press it into place 2 Connect the reserve battery cable 3 Place the palm rest bracket loosely in the palm rest and connect the palm rest flex cable to the ZIF connector 4 Replace the four M2 5 x 4 mm screws that secure the ...

Page 148: ...tached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer 1 M2 5 x 4 mm captive washer screws 3 file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 sysboard htm 1 of 5 2 28 2004 7 40 57 AM ...

Page 149: ...y disk or CD with the replacement microprocessor you must update the BIOS after replacing the microprocessor module Removing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the hard drive and the fixed optical drive 3 Remove any installed Mini PCI Cards 4 If migrating the memory remove all installed memory modules 5 Remove if migrating or disconnect the...

Page 150: ...nto the slot that faces the back of the computer do not insert the scribe far enough to catch on the wires inside press down on the cover lightly to secure it and pry upward to release the cover 1 network cable cover b Disconnect the network cable Do not pull on the cable wires Instead pry up the outer corner of the upper connector until the connectors start to separate file F Service 20Manuals De...

Page 151: ... screw from the center of the LED board 16 Lift the front of the system board and work it out of the back panel If necessary to help release the system board pull outward on the top of the plastic near the back left corner of the bottom case see the small arrow at the far left in the following figure file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 sysboard htm 4 of 5 2 28 2004 7 40 57 AM ...

Page 152: ...System Board Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 sysboard htm 5 of 5 2 28 2004 7 40 57 AM ...

Page 153: ...NOTICE Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 baylatch htm 1 of 3 2 28 2004 7 40 58 AM ...

Page 154: ...h button from the bottom case by squeezing the snap tabs in the center of the latch Tape over or hold down the upper latch assembly spring and slider to hold the assembly in place Apply downward pressure to the snap tabs while squeezing them together tweezers work well to eject the latch button from the underside of the bottom case without loosening the upper latch assembly If the upper latch asse...

Page 155: ...e upper surface of the bottom case 7 Hold the upper latch assembly in place while you snap the new latch button in from underneath the bottom case making certain the snap tabs are fully engaged in the slider Ensure that the newly installed latch assembly moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 baylatch htm 3 of 3 2 28 200...

Page 156: ...ove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer Removing the Battery Charger Board 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the keyboard 3 Remove the hinge cover file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 battch htm 1 of 2 2 28 2004 7 40 58 AM ...

Page 157: ...y charger board out of the system board connector Replacing the Battery Charger Board Align the screw holes on the battery charger board with the screw holes on the bottom case and then press the battery charger board down into its connector Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 battch htm 2 of 2 2 28 2004 7 40 58 AM ...

Page 158: ...r and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer 1 M2 x 4 mm screws 2 file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 led htm 1 of 2 2 28 2004 7 40 59 AM ...

Page 159: ...move the two M2 x 4 mm screws 4 Lift the LED board away from its connector Replacing the LED Board 1 Align the two screw holes with the two mounting holes on the bottom case and press the board into its connector 2 Replace the two M2 x 4 mm screws Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 led htm 2 of 2 2 28 2004 7 40 59 AM ...

Page 160: ...ve any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer 1 fan cables 2 M2 x 4 mm screws 3 Removing the Fan 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 fan htm 1 of 2 2 28 2004 7 41 00 AM ...

Page 161: ...d 5 Pull the fan away from the back panel bracket NOTICE When reconnecting the fan cables connect the shorter cable to the connector closest to the fan Route both cables so that they will not be pinched by the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 fan htm 2 of 2 2 28 2004 7 41 00 AM ...

Page 162: ...ces from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer NOTICE 1 network cable 2 bottom case 3 RJ 11 RJ 45 module 4 modem cable file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 rj11_45b htm 1 of 3 2 28 2004 7 41 00 AM ...

Page 163: ...side of the bottom case slightly outward When the module disengages lift it out Replacing the RJ 11 RJ 45 Module When replacing the RJ 11 RJ 45 module hold both cables safely out of the way and snap the housing down into place Then route the modem cable through the vertical slot through the appropriate posts and out through the corner of the memory module modem cutout file F Service 20Manuals Dell...

Page 164: ...vertical slot 2 modem cable When replacing the system board ensure that the network cable is safely above the board and out of the way Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 8200 rj11_45b htm 3 of 3 2 28 2004 7 41 00 AM ...

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