New Page 1 Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100 A Tour of Your Computer Conserving Power System Specifications Solving Problems Using the Dell™ Diagnostics System Setup Program Ports and Connector Pin-Outs Removing and Replacing Parts Hints, Notices, and Cautions HINT: A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
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A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 Back to Contents Page A Tour of Your Computer Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100 Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View Front View 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. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/tour.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 display latch 8 display latch button 2 display 9 battery bay 3 keyboard status lights 10 touch pad/track stick buttons 4 microphone 11 keyboard 5 device status lights 12 track stick 6 touch pad 13 power button file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/tour.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 7 module bay 14 AccessDirect button Display Latch This latch keeps the display closed. Display The computer has a color LCD. Keyboard Status Lights The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Keyboard Status Lights Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/tour.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled Microphone Record audio with the internal microphone. Device Status Lights ● The light turns on when the computer is turned on. ● The light turns on when the computer reads or writes data. ● The light turns on steadily or blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. It also blinks to indicate battery charge status.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 ❍ Flashing green: The battery is fully charged. ❍ Solid green: The battery is charging. If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: ❍ Off: The battery is adequately charged. ❍ Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. ❍ Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low. NOTICE: To avoid data loss, never turn off the computer while the flashing.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 These buttons correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse. Keyboard The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key, . Track Stick Use the track stick and track stick buttons as you would use a mouse. Power Button Press the power button to turn on the computer or to exit standby mode. HINT: To turn off your computer, perform a Windows shutdown.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 PC Card slot 3 security cable slot 2 hard drive 4 speaker (one of two) PC Card Slot The PC Card slot has two connectors that support various types of PC Cards (also referred to as PCMCIA cards), including modems and network adapters. Hard Drive The hard drive reads and writes data on a hard disk. Security Cable Slot file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/tour.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 This slot allows you to attach a commercially available antitheft device to 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. Speakers Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. If no sound comes from the speakers, press and adjust the volume.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 speaker (one of two) 5 network connector 2 infrared sensor 6 S-video TV-out connector 3 audio connectors 7 air vent 4 modem connector Infrared Sensor file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/tour.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your computer to another infraredcompatible device without using cable connections. Audio Connectors Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/tour.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 Attach a microphone to the connector. Modem Connector To use your computer's internal modem, connect the telephone cable to the modem connector. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. Network Connector To use your computer's integrated network adapter, use this connector to connect the computer to a network. NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 S-Video TV-Out Connector Use this connector to attach your computer to a television. Air Vent HINT: The computer turns on the fans only when the computer gets hot. They may run most of the time or very seldom, depending on your use of the computer. Because the fans spin at a high rate of speed, they may make a noise. This noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 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. 1 air intake 6 PS/2 connector 2 serial connector 7 USB connector 3 parallel connector 8 video monitor connector 4 docking connector 9 AC adapter connector 5 air vent Serial Connector Use this connector to attach serial devices, such as a mouse or a handheld device.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 HINT: Docking devices may not be available in all countries. Use this connector to attach the optional docking device, also called an advanced port replicator (APR). A docking device, or APR, allows you to easily use external devices with your computer, such as an external keyboard, mouse, or monitor. See the documentation that came with your docking device for additional information.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 Use this connector to attach USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Video Monitor Connector Use this connector to attach an external monitor. AC Adapter Connector This connector attaches an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/tour.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 CAUTION: The AC adapter 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 the cable.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 air intake 4 memory module and Mini PCI card 2 module release latch 5 battery release latch 3 docking device latch Module Release Latch Press the latch to remove a device in the module bay. Docking Device Latch This latch connects the computer to an optional docking device. Memory Module and Mini PCI Card For instructions on removing and installing memory modules and the optional Mini PCI card, see "Replacing Parts" in the Solutions Guide.
Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 Back to Contents Page Conserving Power Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100 Conservation Tips Power Conservation Modes Power Options Properties Conservation Tips ● ● ● ● You automatically conserve battery power each time you attach your computer to an electrical outlet. When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is charged while the computer uses AC power.
Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 standby mode. To activate standby mode: ● Click the Start button, click Shut down (Turn Off Computer in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition operating system), click Stand by, and then click OK. or ● Press the power button or the power conservation key combination, , that you can program via the Advanced tab.
Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. Pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick does not bring the computer out of hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory. Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you.
Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 ● Minimal Power Management (Windows XP and Windows 2000 only) ● Max Battery (Windows XP and Windows 2000 only) HINT: Dell recommends that you continue to use the Portable/Laptop power scheme to maximize battery power conservation. Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for putting the computer into standby mode, turning off the display, and turning off the hard drive. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/power.
Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 Alarms Tab HINT: To enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action 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 Lower battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. Dell recommends that you continue to use these defaults. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/power.
Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining. Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: ● Set icon and standby password options. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/power.
Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 ● Program the following functions: ❍ Activate standby mode. ❍ Activate hibernate mode. ❍ Shut down Windows and turn off the computer. ❍ No action (None). file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/power.
Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 HINT: If you are going to connect your computer to a docking device, click None when you program the display-close option. This setting ensures that your computer does not enter standby mode or hibernate mode when you close (lower) the display. 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.
Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 HINT: Windows XP automatically handles fluctuations in microprocessor performance during power source changes. Therefore, Intel SpeedStep technology is not included with computers running Windows XP. Intel® SpeedStep™ Tab If your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium® III processor, the Power Options Properties window includes the Intel® SpeedStep™ tab. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/power.
Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 To change the Intel SpeedStep options, click the Advanced button and then click one of the following options. HINT: If you disable Intel SpeedStep, the processor operates at its minimum speed. ● Disable Intel SpeedStep technology control. ● Remove flag icon. ● Disable audio notification when performance changes. Click Apply to accept any changes, and then click OK to close the Intel SpeedStep technology window.
System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 Back to Contents Page System Specifications Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100 Microprocessor Display System Information Keyboard PC Card Touch Pad Memory Track Stick Ports and Connectors Battery Communications AC Adapter Video Physical Audio Environmental Microprocessor Microprocessor types Intel® Mobile Pentium® IIIM or Intel Celeron™ L1 cache 32 KB (internal) L2 cache 512 KB Math coprocessor internal to microprocessor Processor speed varies, dependin
System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 Microprocessor address bus width 32 bits PC Card CardBus controller Texas Instruments PCI 1420 CardBus controller PC Card connector two (supports two Type I or Type II cards or one Type III card) Cards supported 3.
System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 Parallel 25-hole connector; unidirectional, bidirectional, or ECP Video 15-hole connector Audio microphone connector, headphone/speakers connector PS/2 keyboard/mouse 6-pin mini-DIN connector USB 4-pin USB-compliant connector Infrared sensor compatible with IrDA Standard 2.0 (4 MB) and IrDA Standard 1.
System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 Video Video type 128-bit hardware accelerated Data bus 4X AGP Video controller ATI Mobility RADEON Video memory 16 MB ATI LCD interface LVDS TV support NTSC or PAL in S-video and composite modes Audio Audio type Cirrus Logic CS4205 Audio controller AC97 Stereo conversion 16-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Interfaces: Internal AC 97 External microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector Speaker two 4-ohm speakers
System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 Height 214.3 mm (8.4 inches) Width 285.7 mm (11.3 inches) Diagonal 357.1 mm (14.1 inches) Maximum resolutions 1600 x 1200 at 16.8 million colors Response time (typical) 20-ms rise (maximum), 30-ms fall (maximum) Operating angle 0º (closed) to 180º Viewing angles: Horizontal ±40° Vertical +10°/–30° Pixel pitch 0.28 mm (XGA) 0.20 mm (SXGA+) 0.18 mm (UXGA) Power Consumption: Panel with backlight (typical) Controls 6.5 W (XGA) 7.0 W (SXGA+) 7.
System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Width 64.88-mm (2.55-inch) sensor-active area Height 48.88-mm (1.92-inch) rectangle Track Stick X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size 250 count/sec @ 100 gf protrudes 0.5 mm higher than surrounding key caps Battery Type 8-cell "smart" lithium ion (59 WHr) 4-cell "smart" lithium ion (26.5 WHr) Dimensions: Depth 88.5 mm (3.48 inches) Height 21.5 mm (0.83 inch) Width 139.
System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 Computer off 1 to 1.5 hours (8 cell) 0.75 to 1 hour (4 cell) Operating life approximately 2 to 4 hours with 8-cell battery Life span (approximate) 500 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range: Operating 0º to 35ºC (32º to 95ºF) Storage –40º to 65ºC (–40º to 149ºF) AC Adapter Input voltage 90 to 264 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.7 A Input frequency 47 to 63 Hz Output current 4.5 A (maximum at 4second pulse); 3.
System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 Physical Height 36.8 mm (1.4 inches) Width 319.5 mm (12.5 inches) Depth 253.6 mm (9.9 inches) Weight (with 8-cell battery) 2.50 kg (5.50 lb) with travel module 2.69 kg (5.92 lb) with floppy drive 2.73 kg (6.
System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 Operating 122 G (2 msec shock pulse) with HDD head parked Storage 163 G (2 msec shock pulse) with HDD head parked 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/4100/specs.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100 Accessing Help Files Network Problems Power Problems General Program Problems Error Messages E-Mail Problems Video and Display Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Scanner Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Manually
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 To access the Tell Me How help file Microsoft® Windows® XP 1. Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2. Click User and system guides, and then click User's guides. 3. Click Tell Me How. Windows Millennium Edition (Me) and Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to User's Guides, and then click Tell Me How. To access help in Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Power Problems HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on standby mode. See "Accessing Help Files." 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 battery charge may be depleted. 1. Reinstall the battery. 2.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Reseat the memory modules— If your computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules. See "Memory Module." Error Messages HINT: 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 for the destination drive— The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk, or the disk is too full.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Windows Me and Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Click the program that you want to remove. 4. Click Add/Remove (click Change/Remove in Windows 2000) and follow the prompts on the screen. 5. See the program documentation for installation instructions. x:\ is not accessible. The device is not ready— Insert a disk into the drive and try again.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Test the electrical outlet— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. If the device is plugged into a surge protector, try plugging it directly into an electrical outlet. Check the AC adapter— Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Adjust the Windows display settings Windows XP 1. 2. 3. 4. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. Click Appearance and Themes. Click Display, and then click the Settings tab. Try different settings for Screen resolution and Color quality. Windows Me and Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Display icon, and then click the Settings tab. 3.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Adjust the Windows® volume control— Double-click the yellow speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Be sure 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— Press disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. to Reinstall the sound (audio) driver— See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 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 Check the printer cable connections— Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the computer (see "Connecting a Printer" in the Dell Solutions Guide that came with your computer).
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 NOTICE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone wall jack only. Connecting the modem to a digital telephone network damages 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.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows Windows XP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click Click Click Click Click the Start button. Control Panel. Network and Internet Connections. Internet Options. Network Diagnostics and perform the connectivity test. Windows Me 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click Modems.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 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. If the device is plugged into a surge protector, try plugging it directly into an electrical outlet. Check the scanner cable connection— Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Reinstall the touch pad driver— See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." External Keyboard Problems Check the keyboard cable— Shut down the computer. Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage. For PS/2 cables, check the cable connector for bent or broken pins. Firmly reconnect the cable.If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. Check the external keyboard 1.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Unexpected Characters HINT: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Disable the numeric keypad— Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are displayed instead of letters. Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. . Drive Problems HINT: For information on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Tell Me How help file. See "Accessing Help Files.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Ensure that the disk is not write-protected— You cannot save data to a write-protected disk. See the following figure. Try another floppy disk— Insert another disk to eliminate the possibility that the original disk is defective. Reinstall the drive 1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2. Remove the drive from the module bay. See "Module Bay Devices." 3. Reinstall the drive. 4. Turn on the computer.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive— In Windows XP, click the Start button, and then click My Computer. In Windows Me and Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. If the floppy 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.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 1. Ensure that the computer is off. 2. Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front 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.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Run ScanDisk Windows XP and Windows 2000 1. In Windows XP, click the Start button, and then click My Computer. In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. 2. Right-click the drive letter (local disk) 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. Windows Me 1.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 A program crashes HINT: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. See the software documentation— Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that may help you solve the problem. Ensure that you properly installed and configured the program. Reinstall the program if necessary. A program stops responding End the task 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. . Press If necessary, click Task Manager.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Review "Error Messages"— Look up the message and take the appropriate action. See the software documentation. E-Mail Problems Ensure that you are connected to the Internet— With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. If Work Offline has a check next to it, click the check to remove it and connect to the Internet. If Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that it is safe to do so.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 8. Remove the memory modules (see "Memory Module"). 9. Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props to let air circulate all around it. Let the computer dry for 24–48 hours in a dry area at room temperature. NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to speed the drying process.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 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. Remove and reinstall the battery. 4. Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 5. Turn on the computer. HINT: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" in your Solutions Guide.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 To reinstall drivers for optional devices such as wireless communications, DVD drives, and ZIP drives, see the software CD and documentation that came with those devices. You can also access and download new drivers, system tools, and documentation from the Dell|Support website at support.dell.com. For more information on using the operating system installed on your computer by Dell, see the operating system user's guide that came with your computer.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 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 the Extract button, follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme file. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that driver.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 2. Click the Start button, and click Control Panel. 3. Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 4. Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click System. 5. Click the Hardware tab. 6. Click Device Manager. ● ● If you are installing a modem driver, click Modem and then click the appropriate modem. If you are installing a network adapter, click Network adapters and then click 3Com 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller. 7.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 ● If you are installing a network adapter, click Network adapters and then click 3Com 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller. 6. Click Action, and then click Properties. 7. Click the Driver tab, click Update driver, and then click Next. 8. Verify that Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended) is selected, and then click Next. 9. Verify that CD-ROM drives is selected, and then click Next. 10. When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 selected, and then click Next. 8. Click Finish, and then click Yes to restart the computer. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured. See the following subsection that corresponds to your operating system to check for IRQ conflicts on your computer. Windows XP 1.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in the Properties window reports what other devices are sharing the device's IRQ. 9. Resolve any IRQ conflicts. You can also use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter. To use the troubleshooter, click the Start button and click Help and Support. Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field, and then click the arrow to start the search. Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 9. Resolve any IRQ conflicts. You can also use the Windows Me Hardware Troubleshooter. To use the troubleshooter, click the Start button and click Help. Click Troubleshooting in the What would you like help with? list, click Hardware & system device problems, click Hardware, memory, & others, and then click Hardware Troubleshooter. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and then click Next. Windows 2000 1.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 You can also use the Windows 2000 Hardware Troubleshooter. To use the troubleshooter, click the Start button and click Help. Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on the Contents tab, click Windows 2000 troubleshooters, and then click Hardware. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and then click Next.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Windows XP 1. Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance. 3. Click System. 4. Click the System Restore tab. 5. Make sure that Turn off System Restore is not checked. Windows Me 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the System icon. 3. Click the Performance tab. 4. Click File System. 5.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 restore point. To use the System Restore Wizard, click the Start button, click Help and Support, click System Restore, and then follow the instructions on the System Restore Wizard screen. 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.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 3. Click the calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. The Select a Restore Point (Choose a Restore Point in Windows Me) screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in bold. 4. Click to select a restore point and click Next. If a calendar date has only one restore point, that restore point is automatically selected.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 2. Click 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 (click OK in Windows Me). 4. The System Restore (Undoing Last Restoration in Windows Me) screen appears, and then the computer automatically restarts. 5. After the computer restarts, click OK.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 5. Read the information in the License Agreement window, and then press on your keyboard to agree with the license information. 6. If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type R to select the repair option, and then go to step 15. If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select on the next screen to select the the fresh copy option, and then press highlighted partition (recommended).
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 settings. If your computer does not have a network adapter, this option does not appear. Windows XP installs its components and configures the computer. The computer automatically restarts. 15. When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green arrow icon at the bottom of the screen to continue. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the installation. 16. Remove the CD from the drive. 17. Reinstall the appropriate drivers.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 f. In the system setup program Boot menu, follow the instructions on the screen to change the boot sequence so that the CD or DVD drive boots first. Then insert the Operating System CD into the drive. g. Press to save your changes and exit the system setup program. h. Press any key to boot the computer from the CD. 2. At the Welcome window, click OK. 3. Double-click Refresh Windows OS. 4. Click OK. 5. Click OK again. The installation takes 25-45 minutes. 6.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 The Enter Windows Password window appears. Type your user name and password and click OK, or click OK to continue without setting a password. 14. If the Date/Time Properties window appears, adjust the date and time properties, click Apply, and then click OK. Windows updates the system settings and restarts your computer. 15. If you set a password in step 13, type your password and click OK. If you did not set a password, click OK. 16. Reinstall the appropriate drivers.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 e. Press to save your changes and exit the system setup program. f. Press any key to boot the computer from the CD. 2. When the Windows 2000 Setup window appears, ensure that the To setup Win2000 now, press ENTER option is highlighted. Then press . 3. Read the information in the License Agreement window, and then press to continue. 4.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 13. When the Completing the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window appears, remove the CD from the drive, and then click Finish. The computer automatically restarts. Enabling Hibernate Support 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and 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.
file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/diag.htm Back to Contents Page Using the Dell™ Diagnostics Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Features of the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Advanced Testing Confirming the System Configuration Information When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Whenever a major component or device in your computer does not function properly, you may have a component failure.
file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/diag.htm by yourself, the diagnostic tests can provide you with important information you will need when talking to Dell's service and support personnel. If you are experiencing a problem with your computer, Dell recommends that you perform the checks in "Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to test only your Dell computer.
file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/diag.htm 2. If the computer is docked (connected to a docking device), undock the computer. 3. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet. 4. Turn on the computer. 5. Press to enter the system setup program as soon as the Dell logo screen appears, and before the Microsoft® Windows® logo screen appears. 6. Press to locate the page with the Boot menu, and make a note of the device currently set to boot first. 7.
file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/diag.htm Diagnostics Menu appears. To select an option from this menu, highlight the option and press , or press the key that corresponds to the highlighted letter in the option you choose. Diagnostics Menu Option Function Test All Devices Performs extensive diagnostic tests or quick diagnostic tests on all devices.
file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/diag.htm Advanced Testing When you select Advanced Testing from the Diagnostics Menu, the following screen appears, listing the diagnostic test device groups and devices of the selected device group, and it allows you to select categories from a menu. Press the arrow keys or to navigate the screen. Advanced Testing Main Screen HINT: The test groups reflect the configuration of your computer.
file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/diag.htm Advanced Testing Help Categories Help Category Description Menu Provides descriptions of the main menu screen area, the device groups, and the different diagnostic menus and commands and instructions on how to use them. Keys Explains the functions of all the keystrokes that can be used in the Dell Diagnostics. Device group Describes the test group that is presently highlighted in the Device Groups list on the main menu screen.
file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/diag.htm inclusively, and second, seeking alternately from the beginning to ending cylinders with convergence towards the middle. Versions Lists the version numbers of the subtests that are used by the Dell Diagnostics. Confirming the System Configuration Information When you boot your computer from your Drivers and Utilities CD, the diagnostics checks your system configuration information and displays it in the Device Groups area on the main menu screen.
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System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 4100 Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100 Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options Overview HINT: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in the system setup program, thus overriding options that you set through the system setup program. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enable only through the system setup program.
System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 4100 Viewing the System Setup Screens 1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. When the Dell™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. Depending on your computer, you may also be able to enter the system setup program by pressing the computer is running.
System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 4100 ● Battery charge status ● Power management settings ● System security and hard drive password settings HINT: Certain options require that you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect. Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start the operating system.
System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 4100 came with the device. Setting Parallel Mode to Disabled disables the parallel port and its assigned LPT address, freeing its interrupt for another device to use. Changing COM Ports Serial Port allows you to map the address of the serial port, or to disable the serial port and its assigned COM address, freeing that interrupt for another device to use. Enabling the Infrared Sensor 1.
System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 4100 8. When your computer detects the presence of another activated infrared device, double-click the infrared icon that appears on the Windows taskbar. HINT: If the infrared device cannot communicate with your computer, turn off the computer and repeat this procedure to change the system setup program setting to Slow IR. If the infrared device still cannot communicate with your computer, contact the infrared device manufacturer. The Infrared Monitor screen appears. 9.
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 Back to Contents Page Ports and Connector Pin-Outs Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100 Port Locations Serial Connector Parallel Connector Docking Connector PS/2 Connector USB Connector Video Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector Port Locations 1 air intake 6 PS/2 connector 2 serial connector 7 USB connector 3 parallel connector 8 video connector 4 docking connector 9 AC adapter connector file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/pinouts.
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 5 air vent Serial Connector Use the 9-pin serial connector to attach a serial device to the computer. The serial connector passes data in serial format (1 bit at a time over one line). This connector supports a variety of devices, including a serial mouse, that require serial data transmission. If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the serial connector.
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 Parallel Connector Use the 25-hole parallel connector to attach a parallel device to the computer. The parallel connector is used primarily for printers. The parallel connector transmits data in parallel format, where 8 data bits (one byte) are sent simultaneously over eight separate lines. The parallel connector can also be configured for compatibility with the PS/2 standard.
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 8 PD6 I/O Printer data bit 6 9 PD7 I/O Printer data bit 7 10 ACK# I Acknowledge 11 BUSY I Busy 12 PE I Paper end 13 SLCT I Select 14 AFD# O Automatic feed 15 ERR# I Error 16 INIT# O Initialize printer 17 SLIN# O Select in 18-25 N/A N/A Ground signal Shell N/A Frame ground N/A Docking Connector Use this connector to attach your computer to the optional docking device.
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 3 PD1 53 GND 103 VGA_RED 153 GND 4 PD2 54 DOCKED 104 GND 154 SAD0 5 PD3 55 USB_VD1+ 105 VGA_BLU 155 SAD1 6 PD4 56 USB_VD1- 106 DOCK_SD/MODE 156 SAD2 7 PD5 57 GND 107 D_IRTX 157 SAD3 8 PD6 58 USB_VD2+ 108 D_IRRX 158 SAD4 9 PD7 59 USB_VD2- 109 GND 159 SAD5 10 GND 60 DOCKOC1# 110 SPIRQB# 160 SAD6 11 DOC_SPKR 61 RUN_ON# 111 SPIRQC# 161 GND 12 DOCK_MIC 62 GND 112 DAT_DDC2 162 SAD7 13 DOCK_LINE 63 NC 1
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 30 +5VDOCK 80 DCLK_SMB 130 SGNT0# 180 SAD20 31 +5VDOCK 81 SMB_INIT# 131 SREQ0# 181 SAD21 32 +5VDOCK 82 GND 132 SPCIRST# 182 GND 33 +5VDOCK 83 DAT_DOCSM1 133 SH1SEL# 183 SAD22 34 +5VDOCK 84 CLK_DOCKSM1 134 GND 184 SAD23 35 GND 85 DAT_DOCKBD 135 SWRPRT# 185 SAD24 36 DOCK_PWR_SRC 86 CLK_DOCKBD 136 SDSKCHG#/DRQ 186 SC/BE3# 37 DOCK_PWR_SRC 87 GND 137 SDIR# 187 SAD25 38 DOCK_PWR_SRC 88 R10 138 STRK0# 188 GND 39 DOC
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 Pin Signal 1 EXK_MSDATA I/O External keyboard/keypad/mouse data 2 KBD_DATA I Keyboard data 3 GND N/A Signal ground 4 EXK_MSPWR N/A External keyboard/keypad/mouse supply voltage 5 EXK_MSCLK I/O External keyboard/keypad/mouse clock 6 KBD_CLK I Keyboard clock Shell N/A I/O Definition N/A Chassis ground USB Connector Use the USB connector to attach one or more USB devices, such as a mouse, to the computer.
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 Pin Signal Definition 1 VCC Cable power 2 – Data N/A 3 +Data N/A 4 Ground Cable ground Video Connector Use the 15-pin video connector to attach an external monitor to the computer. If the image does not appear on the monitor immediately, press . file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/pinouts.
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 Pin Signal I/O Definition 1 RED O Red video 2 GREEN O Green video 3 BLUE O Blue video 4 DDC2_MONID2 I 5 GND N/A Signal ground 6 GND N/A Signal ground 7 GND N/A Signal ground 8 GND N/A Signal ground 9 CRTVCC O 10 GND N/A Signal ground 11 M-SEN# I Digital monitor sense/monitor detect ID1 12 DDC_DATA I Monitor detect serial data 13 HSYNC O Horizontal synchronization 14 VSYNC O Vertical synchronization 15 DDC_C
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 S-Video Composite Video Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 GND 5 NC 2 GND 6 DCMPS-L 3 DLUMA-L 7 4 DCRMA-L GND Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/pinouts.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100 Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification System Components Palm Rest Inserts Display Cover Hard Drive Assembly Adding a Daughter Card Modem Module Bay Devices Memory Module Keyboard Assembly Display Assembly Display Latch Hinge Covers Palm Rest Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module Flashing the BIOS Reserve Battery System Spea
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. HINT: Make sure the computer is turned off and not in suspend mode or hibernate mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. 4. Make sure the computer is undocked. 5. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. 6.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 ● #1 magnetized Phillips screwdriver ● ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver ● Small plastic scribe ● Microprocessor extractor ● Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD 1 back 2 right 3 front 4 left file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes. NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length. Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid over tightening.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Display Bezel: Hinge Bracket to Bottom Case: (6 each) (5 each) Rubber screw covers (6 each) Display Assembly to Top Cover: Display-Feed Flex Cable: (5 each) (4 each) Palm Rest to Bottom Case: Hybrid Cooling Fan: (5 each) (3 each) (2 each) (1 each) file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 System Board to Bottom Case: (10 each) Modem to System Board: (2 each) Display Latch: (2 each) (2 each) System Components Exploded View NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 top cover display assembly 9 bottom case assembly 2 center control cover 10 memory module cover 3 thermal cooling assembly 11 module bay device 4 hybrid cooling fan 12 main battery 5 microprocessor module 13 hard drive 6 system board 14 left speaker/antenna assembly file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 7 right speaker/antenna assembly 15 palm rest assembly 8 fan guard 16 keyboard Palm Rest Inserts 1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2. If the computer is connected (docked) to a docking device, undock it. 3. Keep the display open and tilt the computer back so that you can access the bottom of the computer. 4.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 7. Remove the palm rests. 8. To replace the palm rests, insert the tabs on the inside edge of the palm rest into the slots on the computer. Then press along the outside edges of the palm rest until it snaps into place. Repeat the process on each side. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Display Cover 1. Slide your index fingers under the straight edge of the display cover until the cover pops out. 2. Slide the display cover towards the back of the computer. 3. Use your fingers to release the cover completely, and remove it. 4. To replace the display cover, bend it slightly to insert the four tabs on the rounded edge of the cover into the slots on the top of the computer. 5.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Hard Drive Assembly Removing the Hard Drive 1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the hard drive by its edges (do not squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid dropping it.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 bottom of computer 2 M3 x 5-mm screw 3 hard drive door 4. Lift up the hard drive door until you hear a click. 5. Slide the hard drive out of the computer. Replacing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. If you force the hard drive into place using excessive force, you may damage the connector. 1. Lift up the hard drive door until you hear a click.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 3. Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the hard drive door. Adding a Daughter Card Modem If you ordered the optional modem at the same time that you ordered your computer, Dell has already installed the modem for you. 1. Make sure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 2. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 3. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. 4.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 2 modem cable connector 3 modem cable 11. Connect the modem cable to the modem. NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections. 12. Align the modem with the screw hole(s) and press the modem into the connector on the system board. 13. Install the screw(s) to secure the modem to the system board. 14. Replace the modem cover. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Module Bay Devices 1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2. If the computer is connected (docked) to a docking device, undock it. 3. Close the display and turn the computer over. 4. Slide and hold the latch release, and pull the device out of the module bay. NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a travel case when they are not inserted in the computer.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 open. 1 M2.5 x 12-mm screw (1) 2 captive screws (2) Removing the Memory Modules 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 strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. Remove the memory module cover.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the inner metal tabs that secure the memory module. 2. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the inner tabs on each end of the memory module socket. The module should pop up. 1 JDIM 1 2 JDIM 2 3 memory module sockets (2) 4 inner tabs (2 per socket) 3. Lift the memory module out of its socket. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Replacing the Memory Modules 1. If you only have one memory module, install it in the connector labeled "JDIM1" on the system board. Install a second memory module in the connector labeled "JDIM2." HINT: Memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit into their sockets, in only one direction. NOTICE: The memory module must be inserted at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. 2.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1. Remove the memory module cover. 2. Disconnect the Mini PCI card from the antenna cables. 3. To release a Mini PCI card from its socket, spread apart the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. 4. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector. 1 antenna connectors on card (2) 2 antenna cables (2) 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.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 NOTICE: The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections. 2. Lower the Mini PCI card toward the inner tabs to approximately a 20-degree angle. 3. Continue lowering the Mini PCI card until it snaps into the inner tabs of the socket. 4. Attach the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card. 5. Replace the cover and tighten the two captive screws.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 M2.5 x 12-mm screws (5) 3. Turn the computer over and open the display. NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 4. Remove the center control cover: a. Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to lift the right edge of the center control cover and pry it loose from the bottom case. b.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 5. To release the keyboard from the palm rest, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to pull up on the scalloped edge of the blank key on the keyboard. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 keyboard 2 track stick 3 scalloped edge of blank key 4 palm rest 6. Lift the keyboard straight up until it clears the keyboard boss support in the bottom case. 7. Rotate the keyboard forward toward the front of the computer. 8. Rest the key face of the keyboard on the palm rest. NOTICE: Do not pull on the keyboard flex and track stick cables. 9. Pull up on the keyboard connector to disconnect it from the interface connector on the system board.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 boss support (5) 2 track stick cable 3 keyboard flex cable 4 keyboard connector 5 orientation label 10. Remove the keyboard from the bottom case. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Place the keyboard on the palm rest at the front of the computer with the keys face down and the connector toward the back of the computer.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 6. Reinstall the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws in the holes labeled "circle K." Display Assembly NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before you remove the palm rest. 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 strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 2 top cover 3 center control cover 4 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) 5 bottom case 6 EMI shield bracket 1. Remove the hard drive. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 2. Remove the center control cover. 3. Remove the keyboard. 4. Close the display. 5. From the back of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "circle D." 6. Open the display assembly approximately 180 degrees and support the display assembly so that it does not open past this position. 7. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws on the EMI shield bracket, which is attached to the display-feed flex cable. 8.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 9. Pull up on the pull-tab that is attached to the display-feed flex cable connector to remove the tab from the interface connector on the system board. 10. Lift the display assembly up and out of the bottom case. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 rubber screw covers (6) 5 M2 x 4-mm screws (5) 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4) 6 display-feed flex cable 3 display bezel 7 flex-cable retention bracket 4 top cover 8 display panel file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Bezel 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 strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the display bezel. 4. Remove the hinge covers. 5. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the left side of the display panel and the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the right side of the display panel. HINT: If you have a Hitachi display panel, remove the two M2 x 4- mm screws from the center of the left side of the display panel. 6.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 display panel connector 2 top flex-cable connector 3 pull tab 4 bottom flex cable connector 5 inverter connector 9. Remove the tape that secures the display panel connector and the tape that secures the middle of the display-feed flex cable to the display panel. 10. Pull the top flex-cable connector down and away to remove it from the display panel connector. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel 1. Reconnect the top flex-cable connector to the display panel connector. 2. Reconnect the bottom flex-cable connector to the inverter connector. 3. Replace the tape that secures the display panel connector and the tape that secures the middle of the display-feed flex cable to the display panel. 4. Place the bottom edge of the display panel in the bottom of the top cover and elevate the top of the panel with your hand.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 M1.7 x 3.5-mm screws (2) 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 3 display latch 4 bracket Replacing the Display Latch 1. On 14.1-inch XGA panels, place the display latch on top of its screw holes, and then place the bracket on top of the display latch, aligning the bracket and display latch screw holes. On 14.1-inch SXGA+ and UXGA panels, align the screw holes and place the display latch and attached bracket in the top cover. 2. Replace the two M2.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers 1. Remove the display assembly. 2. Rotate the hinges forward at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the front of the display assembly. 3. To remove the hinge covers, slide them off the hinges. Replacing the Hinge Covers 1. Attach the display assembly to the bottom case. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 2. Close the display assembly. 3. Snap the hinge covers in place over the hinges. HINT: The right plastic hinge cover label includes an "R," and the left plastic hinge cover label includes an "L." The hinge cover labels face the back of the computer. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 right hinge cover 2 left hinge cover Palm Rest 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 strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the keyboard.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 M2.5 x 12-mm screws (3) 2 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 3 hard-drive bay door 5. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that are located in the hard-drive bay door labeled "circle P." 6. Turn the computer over, and remove the three M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the palm rest to the bottom case: a. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that are located on the back edge of the bottom case, underneath the display assembly. b.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 7. Pull up on the pull-tab that is attached to the palm-rest flex cable connector to remove it from the interface connector on the system board. 1 M2 x 3-mm screws (3) 2 palm rest 3 palm-rest flex cable 4 bottom case file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 5 back center of the palm rest 6 touch pad connector NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the bottom case to avoid damage to the palm rest. 8. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the bottom case by lifting up the inside of the palm rest while pushing in on the outside. 1 M2.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 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 strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the keyboard. 3.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 microprocessor thermal cooling assembly 2 captive screws (4) 3 right side 4. Lift the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly up and out of the system board. Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly 1. Place the right side of the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly under the palm rest and lower the assembly onto the system board. 2. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled 1 through 4, in consecutive order.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 screwdriver (perpendicular to microprocessor) 2 pin-1 corner 3 processor die (do not touch) 4 ZIF socket 5 ZIF-socket cam screw 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the keyboard. NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor, 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. 3. Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the microprocessor module. 4. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIFsocket cam screw counter-clockwise until it comes to the cam stop. The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the microprocessor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw. 5.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 2. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the microprocessor module to the system board. 3. Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD. For instructions on how to flash the BIOS, see "Flashing the BIOS." Flashing the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2. Turn on the computer.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 6. Press to exit the system setup program. 7. Remove the flash BIOS update floppy disk or CD from the drive and restart the computer. Reserve Battery Removing the Reserve Battery NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer's RTC and NVRAM when the computer is turned off. Removing the battery causes the computer to lose the date and time information as well as all user-specified parameters in the BIOS.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 reserve battery 2 speaker connector 3 system board connector 4 reserve battery cable Replacing the Reserve Battery 1. Connect the reserve battery cable to the system board connector. 2. Position the reserve battery above the speaker connector on the system board. 3. Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD. For instructions on how to flash the BIOS, see "Flashing the BIOS.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 System Speaker Assembly Removing the Speaker Assemblies 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 strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 right speaker 2 palm-rest screw post 3 bottom case holders (2) 4 left speaker file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
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Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 antenna cable 6 antenna cable 2 in-line connector 7 right speaker holder 3 left speaker 8 mounting ring 4 mounting ring 9 right speaker 5 left speaker holder 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the display assembly. 4. Remove the palm rest. 5. Disconnect the speaker interface cable connectors. NOTICE: Do not pull the antenna wire when removing the speaker.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 HINT: Speakers face out in the bottom case holders. System Board Assembly Removing the System Board The system board's BIOS chip contains the service tag sequence, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the service tag sequence to the replacement system board.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 guard to the bottom case. 1 fan guard 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (9) 10. Turn the computer over and remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw, which is labeled "circle B" with an arrow on the front center of the system board by the battery connector. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 M2.5 x. 5-mm screw (1) 11. Remove the speakers from the bottom case. 12. Pull the right side of the bottom case, next to the external headphone and microphone connectors, away from the system board as you simultaneously lift the front of the system board out and away from the bottom case. Replacing the System Board 1. Install the microprocessor on the replacement system board. 2. Connect the right and left speakers to the replacement system board. 3.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 a. Insert the external microphone and headphone connectors through the bottom case. b. Replace the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws, starting on the right side of the bottom case. c. Replace the fan guard, inserting the tab into the bottom case, and replace the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws. Replacing the screw opposite the tab first makes it easier to insert and replace the other two screws. 4.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the display assembly. 4. Remove the palm rest. 5. Remove the system board. 6. Remove the latch button by using a plastic scribe to push on the snap tabs until the latch button is released from the bottom case.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 bumps (2 per latch) 5 latch buttons (2) 2 slider 6 snap tabs (2 per latch button) 3 spring 7 wear rib 4 bottom case Replacing the Battery and Module Bay Latches 1. Snap in the new latch button from behind the bottom case, making certain that the snap tabs are fully engaged in the latch. To prevent the latch assembly from coming loose, apply pressure to the latch and file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 spring while replacing the latch button. 2. Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released. Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/4100/remove.
