Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual Working on Your Computer Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications Diagnostics Passwords System Setup Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual Menu Entering System Setup Menu Press when the Dell logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices available to the computer. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices installed in your computer. This menu is useful when you want to boot to a particular device, or bring up the system diagnostics.
Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual Diagnostic Light Codes Battery Light Codes No-POST Light Codes Diagnostic Light Codes Diagnostic lights are located in two areas of your computer: l l Bottom left of the palm rest Top right side of the keyboard 1 power light 2 hard drive activity light 3 battery light 4 wireless networking activity light 5 numeric key light 6 caps lock light 7 scroll lock light Battery Light Codes If your computer is connected to an elec
2. 4. If memory is already present, reseat the module(s) one at time in each slot. Try known good memory from another computer or replace the memory. Replace the system board. System board error 1. 2. 3. Reseat the processor. Replace the system board. Replace the processor. LCD Panel Error 1. 2. 3. Reseat the LCD cable. Replace the LCD panel. Replace the video card/system board. 1. 2. Install compatible memory modules. If two modules are installed, remove one and test.
Back to Contents Page Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual Battery Keyboard Access Panel Memory Coin-Cell Battery WLAN Card Heat Sink Hard Drive Hard Drive Bracket Display Assembly Display Bezel Display LED Board Display Panel Display Cable Display Brackets Display Hinges DC Power Cable System Board Hinge Cover Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Passwords Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual Using a System Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard-Drive Password Passwords are not enabled at the factory. You must enable this function in System Setup if you wish to use a password. If you forget a password, search www.support.dell.com for information on how to clear a password from your computer.
Setup is set to allow startup from another device. If the Boot First Device option is not set to allow the computer to start from another device, the computer returns to the operating state it was in when you turned it on. If the hard drive password, the external hard drive password, and the system password are the same, the computer prompts you only for the system password. If the hard drive password is different from the system password, the computer prompts you for both.
Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual Processor System Information Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Reader Ports and Connectors Memory Video Communications Display Audio Touch Pad Keyboard Camera Battery AC Adapter Physical Environmental NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
Video Video type integrated Video controller Intel Extreme Data bus integrated Video output video connector Video memory up to 128 MB shared memory Audio Audio type two-channel high definition audio codec Audio controller Realtek ALC272 Stereo conversion 24-bit (stereo digital-to-analog) 24-bit (stereo analog-to-digital) Interfaces: Internal high definition audio External microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers mini-connector Speakers two 1-Watt, 4-ohm speakers Internal spe
Battery Type 3-cell: 35 Whr 6-cell: 56 Whr Dimensions: Depth 3-cell lithium-ion battery 204 mm (8.03 inches) 6-cell lithium-ion battery 204 mm (8.03 inches) Height 3-cell lithium-ion battery 23.2 mm (0.91 inches) 6-cell lithium-ion battery 42.5 mm (1.67 inches) Width 3-cell lithium-ion battery 40.5 mm (1.57 inches) 6-cell lithium-ion battery 48.1 mm (1.89 inches) Weight 3-cell lithium-ion battery 0.21 kg (0.41 lbs) 6-cell lithium-ion battery 0.35 kg (0.
Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Storage 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 140 G Storage 163 G Airborne contaminant level Back to Contents Page G2 or lower as defined by ANSI/ISA-S71.
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Battery NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. Removing the Keyboard 1. 2. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page Access Panel Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Access Panel NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the WLAN Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Heat Sink Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Heat Sink NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard Drive NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Bracket Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard Drive Bracket NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Assembly NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Back to Contents Page Display Bezel Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Bezel NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Back to Contents Page Display LED Board Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display LED Board NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Back to Contents Page Display Panel Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Panel NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Back to Contents Page Display Cable Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Cable NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Back to Contents Page Display Brackets Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Brackets NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the System Board NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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Back to Contents Page DC Power Cable Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the DC Power Cable NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Bluetooth Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Back to Contents Page Display Hinge Cover Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Hinge Cover NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Back to Contents Page Display Hinges Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Hinges NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Working on Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ 2100 Service Manual Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety.
l In Windows Vista®: Click Start l , then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down. In Windows® XP: Click Start® Turn Off Computer® Turn Off. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off.
