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Dell Inspiron 3200 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual (136 pages)

Mini Tower Computer, Desktop Computer, Small Form Factor Computer, Ultra Small Form Factor Computer

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.09 MB

Safety Instructions
3
Memory Modules
4
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1 Introduction

23
- Figure 1-1. Front View of the Portable Computer
  23
- Hardware Features
  24
- Figure 1-2. Back View of the Portable Computer
  24
- Software Features
  26
- Using the Power Button
  26
- Accessing Online Documentation
  26
- Available Options
  26
- Getting Help
  27
Chapter 2 Customizing System Features

29
- System Utilities
  29
- Setup Program
  30
  - Accessing the Setup Program
    30
  - Main Menu Options
    30
    
    System Time
    31
    
    System Date
    31
    
    Floppy Drive
    31
    
    Hard Disk
    31
    
    Quiet Boot
    31
    
    Video Display Device
    31
    
    Figure 2-1. Main Menu of Setup Program
    31
    
    System Memory
    32
    
    Extended Memory
    32
  - System Devices Menu Options
    32
    
    Figure 2-2. System Devices Menu of Setup Program
    32
    
    CD-ROM Drive Speed
    33
    
    FDD Controller
    33
    
    IDE Controller
    33
    
    Infrared Port
    33
    
    Parallel Port
    33
    
    Plug & Play O/S
    33
    
    PS/2 Mouse
    33
    
    Serial Port
    33
    
    Audio
    34
  - Security Menu Options
    34
    
    Figure 2-3. Security Menu of Setup Program
    34
    
    Password on Boot
    35
    
    Set System Password
    35
    
    System Password
    35
  - Power Menu Options
    35
    
    Figure 2-4. Power Menu of Setup Program
    35
    
    Power Management Mode
    36
    
    Smart CPU Mode
    36
    
    Standby Time-Out
    36
    
    Suspend Time-Out
    36
    
    Resume on Modem Ring
    37
    
    Resume on Time of Day
    37
    
    Resume Time
    37
    
    Suspend Mode
    37
  - Boot Menu Options
    37
  - Exit Menu Options
    38
    
    Figure 2-5. Boot Menu of Setup Program
    38
    
    Discard Changes and Exit
    39
    
    Get Default Values
    39
    
    Load Previous Values
    39
    
    Save Changes
    39
    
    Save Changes and Exit
    39
- Reinstalling Utilities and Drivers
  39
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Your Computer

43
Chapter 4 Running the Dell Diagnostics

67
- Features of the Dell Diagnostics
  67
- When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
  67
- Before You Start Testing
  68
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics
  68
- Completing the Dell Diagnostics
  69
- How to Use the Dell Diagnostics
  69
- Figure 4-1. Diagnostics Menu
  69
- Confirming the System Configuration Information
  70
- Figure 4-2. Main Screen of the Dell Diagnostics
  70
- How to Use the Menu
  71
- Main Menu Options
  71
  - Run
    71
  - Select
    71
  - Subtest
    71
    
    Run (under Subtest)
    71
    
    Select (under Subtest)
    72
    
    Options (under Subtest)
    72
    
    Test Limits (under Subtest)
    72
    
    About (under Subtest)
    72
    
    Key-Help (under Subtest)
    72
    
    Quit Menu (under Subtest)
    72
  - Options
    72
    
    Number of Times to Repeat Test(S)
    73
    
    Maximum Errors Allowed
    73
    
    Pause for User Response
    73
    
    Table 4-1. Option Parameters
    73
    
    Output Device for Status Messages
    74
    
    Output Device for Error Messages
    74
  - Test Limits
    74
  - About
    75
  - Key-Help
    75
  - Quit
    75
- Tests in the Dell Diagnostics
  75
- Table 4-2. Dell Diagnostics Tests
  76
- Error Messages
  78
- RAM Test Group
  78
  - Why Run a RAM Test
    78
  - Subtests
    78
- System Set Test Group
  78
  - Why Run a System Set Test
    78
  - Subtests
    79
- Video Test Group
  80
  - Why Run a Video Test
    80
  - Subtests
    80
- Keyboard Test Group
  80
  - Why Run a Keyboard Test
    80
  - Subtests
    81
- Mouse Test
  81
  - Why Run the Mouse Test
    81
- Diskette Drives Test Group
  81
  - Why Run a Diskette Drives Test
    82
  - Subtests
    82
- Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) Test Group
  82
  - Why Run a Hard-Disk Drives Test
    82
  - Subtests
    83
- IDE CD ROM Drives Test Group
  83
  - Why Run an IDE CD ROM Drives Test
    83
- Serial/Infrared Ports Test Group
  84
  - Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test
    84
  - Subtests
    84
- Parallel Ports Test Group
  84
  - Why Run a Parallel Ports Test
    84
  - Subtests
    85
- Audio Test Group
  85
  - Why Run an Audio Test
    85
Chapter 5 Getting Help

87
- Technical Assistance
  87
- Technical Specifications
  88
- Help Tools
  88
  - Table 5-1. Help Tools
    88
  - Autotech Service
    89
  - Commercial Online Service
    89
  - Dell Diagnostics Program
    89
  - Dell Q&A
    89
  - Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
    89
  - System User's Guide
    89
  - World Wide Web on the Internet
    89
  - Automated Order-Status System
    90
  - Techconnect BBS
    90
  - Techfax Service
    90
  - Technical Support Service
    90
- Problems with Your Order
  91
- Product Information
  91
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  91
- Before You Call
  91
- Figure 5-1. Diagnostics Checklist
  92
- Dell Contact Numbers
  93
- Table 5-2. International Dialing Codes
  94
- Table 5-3. Dell Contact Numbers
  95
Appendix A

103
Technical Specifications

103
- Table A-1. Technical Specifications
  103
Appendix B Diagnostic Video Tests

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- Video Memory Test
  111
- Video Hardware Test
  111
- Text Mode Character Test
  111
- Text Mode Color Test
  113
  - Color Attributes Subtest (80
    113
- Table B-1. Color Attributes
  113
  - Color Attributes Subtest (40
    114
  - Color Bars Subtest
    114
- Text Mode Pages Test
  114
- Graphics Mode Test
  114
- Color Palettes Test
  115
- Figure B-3. 640 X 480 2-Color Graphics Mode Screen
  115
- Solid Colors Test
  116
Appendix C Regulatory Notices

117
- FCC Class B Notice (U.S. Only
  117
- Modem Requirements
  118
  - Type of Service
    118
  - Telephone Company Procedures
    118
  - If Problems Arise
    118
  - Installation and Labeling
    118
  - Load Number
    118
- IC Notice (Canada Only
  118
  - Canadian Modem Requirements
    119
- CE Notice
  119
- VCCI Notices (Japan Only
  120
  - Class a ITE
    120
  - Class B ITE
    120
- Korean Regulatory Notice
  120
  - Class a Device
    120
  - Class B Device
    120
- Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
  121
- NOM 024 Information (Mexico Only
  122
Appendix D Warranties and Return Policy

123
- Coverage During Year One
  124
- Coverage During Years Two and Three
  125
- General
  125
- Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only
  126
Index

127

Dell Inspiron 3200 Service Manual (112 pages)

Dell Inspiron 3200: Service Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.1 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 System Overview

9
- System Features
  9
- Physical Description
  11
- System Power
  15
  - Power Conservation
    15
  - Figure 1-4. Battery Charge Gauge
    15
- Interrupt Assignments
  16
- Table 1-1. Interrupt Assignments
  16
- Technical Specifications
  17
- Table 1-2. Technical Specifications
  17
Chapter 2 Initial Procedures

25
- Initial User Contact
  25
- Visual Inspection
  25
- Observing the Boot Routine
  27
- Eliminating Resource Conflicts
  28
- Getting Help
  29
Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages

31
- POST Beep Codes
  31
- System Error Messages
  32
- Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes
  32
- Table 3-2. System Error Messages
  32
- Running the Dell Diagnostics
  34
Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts

37
- Recommended Tools
  37
- Screw Identification and Tightening
  38
- Precautionary Measures
  39
- ZIF Connectors
  45
- Exploded Views of Components and Assemblies
  46
- Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies
  51
- Table 4-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies
  51
- Hard-Disk Drive
  65
- Figure 4-16. Hard-Disk Drive Disassembly
  65
- Diskette Drive
  66
- Figure 4-17. Diskette Drive Disassembly
  66
- CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive
  67
- Figure 4-18. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Disassembly
  67
- General Disassembly
  68
  - Preparation
    68
  - Figure 4-19. Location Template
    68
- Keyboard
  69
- Figure 4-20. Keyboard Removal
  69
- Heat Sink
  71
- Figure 4-21. Heat Sink Removal
  71
- Status Display Panel
  72
- Figure 4-22. Status Display Panel Removal
  72
- LCD Assembly
  73
- Figure 4-23. LCD Assembly Removal
  73
- Palmrest Assembly
  75
  - Figure 4-24. Palmrest Assembly Removal
    75
  - Figure 4-25. IR Board Removal
    77
  - IR Board
    77
  - Figure 4-26. Hard-Disk Drive Heat Sink Removal
    78
  - Hard-Disk Drive Heat Sink
    78
  - Figure 4-27. Touch-Pad Assembly Removal
    79
  - Touch-Pad Assembly
    79
  - Figure 4-28. Speaker Removal
    80
  - Speakers
    80
- Base Assembly
  81
  - Figure 4-29. Base Assembly
    82
  - Figure 4-30. IR Lens Removal
    83
  - IR Lens
    83
  - Figure 4-31. Processor Board Removal
    84
  - Processor Board
    84
  - Figure 4-32. LVDS Board Removal
    85
  - LVDS Board
    85
  - Figure 4-33. USB Board Removal
    86
  - USB Board
    86
  - Figure 4-34. Main Board Removal
    87
  - Main Board
    87
  - Audio Bezel
    88
  - Figure 4-35. Audio Bezel Removal
    88
  - Audio Board
    89
  - Figure 4-36. Audio Board Removal
    89
  - Figure 4-37. PC Card Cage Removal
    90
  - PC Card Cage
    90
  - Figure 4-38. Latch Assembly Removal
    91
  - Latch Assembly
    91
  - Figure 4-39. Kensington Lock Plate Removal
    92
  - Kensington Lock Plate
    92
- Inch LCD Components
  93
- Inch LCD Components
  99
  - Inch LCD Front Bezel
    99
  - Figure 4-45. 13.3-Inch LCD Front Bezel Removal
    99
  - Inch LCD Panel
    101
  - Figure 4-46. 13.3-Inch LCD Panel Removal
    101
  - Inch LCD Inverter Board
    103
  - Figure 4-47. 13.3-Inch Inverter Board Removal
    103
  - Figure 4-48. 13.3-Inch LCD Hinges Removal
    104
  - Inch LCD Hinges
    104
  - Figure 4-49. 13.3-Inch LCD Bracket Removal
    105
  - Inch LCD Bracket
    105

Dell Inspiron 3200 User Manual (9 pages)

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Dell Inspiron 3200 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual (136 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Customizing System Features

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Your Computer

Chapter 4 Running the Dell Diagnostics

Chapter 5 Getting Help

Appendix A

Technical Specifications

Appendix B Diagnostic Video Tests

Appendix C Regulatory Notices

Appendix D Warranties and Return Policy

Index

Dell Inspiron 3200 Service Manual (112 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Overview

Chapter 2 Initial Procedures

Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages

Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts

Dell Inspiron 3200 User Manual (9 pages)

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