Dell Inspiron 8100 Dell™ Inspiron™ 8100 A Tour of Your Computer Power Conservation Solving Problems System Specifications Reinstalling Software 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 8100 Back to Contents Page A Tour of Your Computer Dell™ Inspiron™ 8100 Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Front View file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/tour.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 Display Latch This latch keeps the display locked in place when the display is closed. Display The computer has a color LCD. Device Status Lights file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/tour.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 The lights below the display indicate the following: ● ● ● The light labeled turns on when the computer is turned on and blinks when the computer is in standby mode. The light labeled turns on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light labeled turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 ❍ Solid orange, which indicates that the battery charge is critically low NOTICE: To avoid data loss, never turn off the computer while the green light labeled is flashing. Air Intake 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.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: ● ● ● The light labeled keypad. turns on when you press The light labeled turns on when you press uppercase letter function. The light labeled lock function. turns on when you press Track Stick file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/tour.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 The track stick detects the pressure and movement of your finger for moving the cursor on the display and, along with the track stick buttons, provides full mouse functionality. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the position of your finger over a touch-sensitive area and provides the computer with full mouse functionality. Battery Bay With a charged battery in this bay, you can use the computer without plugging it in to an electrical outlet.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 Microphone The internal microphone allows you to record voice audio. Volume Control Buttons Increase or decrease the speaker volume with the volume control buttons. You can also change the speaker volume using key combinations: ● To increase the volume press, the and the keys. ● To decrease the volume, press the and the keys.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 HINT: To launch the Dell Solution Center, the computer must be turned on and functioning properly. 1 Press this button to launch the Dell Solution Center, where you can find support and educational tools that Dell has installed on your computer. 2 Press this button to launch your default Internet browser. 3 Press this button to launch http://www.dell.com, or reprogram the button to launch a program of your choice.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 Security Cable Slot The slots (one on each side of the computer) let you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Complete instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the device. NOTICE: Antitheft devices are of differing designs. Before you buy one, make sure it will work with the security cable slot in the computer. Speakers file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/tour.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 Your computer has integrated speakers. Press the volume control buttons to adjust the speaker volume. S-Video TV-Out Connector Use this connector to connect your computer to a television. If you have a TV/digital audio adapter cable, you can also connect composite video cables and S/PDIF devices to this connector. Fixed Optical Drive Your computer supports a CD drive, DVD drive, or CD-RW drive.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 Audio Connectors file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/tour.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 ● Attach record/playback devices such as a cassette player or CD player to the connector. ● Attach headphones or speakers to the ● Attach a microphone to the connector. connector. IEEE 1394 Connector Use this connector to attach IEEE 1394-compatible devices such as a digital camera to your computer. Infrared Sensor The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from the computer to another infrared device without using cable connections.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 HINT: The infrared sensor does not function when the computer is connected to a port replicator. Hard Drive The hard drive reads and writes data on a hard disk. Modem Connector If you ordered the optional internal modem, use this connector to plug in the telephone connector. Network Connector file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/tour.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 If you ordered the optional integrated network adapter, use this connector to connect the computer to a network. Security Cable Slot The slots (one on each side of the computer) let you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Complete instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the device. NOTICE: Antitheft devices are of differing designs.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 Back View Fan Exhausts HINT: The computer turns on the fan only when the computer gets hot. It may run most of the time or very seldom, depending on your use of the computer. Because the fan spins at a high rate of speed, it may make a noise. This noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. The fan works with the air intake to prevent the computer from overheating.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 HINT: Although the AC adapter works worldwide, power connectors vary among countries. Before using the AC adapter in a foreign country, you may need to obtain a new power cable designed for use with the electrical outlets in that country. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer either turned on or off.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 Use these connectors to attach USB-compatible devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, or scanner to your computer. Serial Connector Use this connector to attach a serial device to the computer. HINT: The port replicator may not be available in certain countries. Refer to the documentation that came with your port replicator for instructions on attaching external devices to the port replicator and connecting your computer to it.
A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 8100 Use this connector to attach PS/2-compatible devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad to your computer. Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/tour.
Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 8100 Back to Contents Page Power Conservation Dell™ Inspiron™ 8100 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.
Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 8100 standby mode. To activate standby mode: ● Click the Start button, click Shut down, click Stand by, and then click OK. or ● Press the power button or the power conservation key combination, , that you programmed (via the Advanced tab). HINT: You can use the Advanced tab to program the display-close option, the power button, and the power conservation key combination to activate standby mode.
Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 8100 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. If you reinstall the operating system, you must reenable hibernate support. Power Options Properties To access the Microsoft® Windows® Power Options Properties window: 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2.
Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 8100 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.
Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 8100 Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you enable hibernate mode by clicking the Enable hibernate support check box. Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/power.
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ Inspiron™ 8100 Accessing Help Files Unexpected Characters Power Problems Drive Problems Start-Up Error Messages Network Problems Video and Display Problems Windows® Error Messages Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem Problems Scanner Problems Touch Pad Problems External Keyboard Problems General Program Problems E-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Oth
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 To access Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Help 1. Click the Start button and then click Help. 2. Click the Search tab. 3. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and then click List Topics. 4. Click the topic that describes your problem and then click Display. 5. Follow the instructions shown on the screen. To access Windows Me Help 1. Click the Start button and then click Help. 2.
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 Check the AC adapter— Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on. Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet— Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on. Check for interference— Electrical appliances on the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference.
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 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 power light is off, press the power button. Check the battery— If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 Adjust the Windows display settings— 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. Try different settings for Colors and Screen area. Sound and Speaker Problems Integrated Speakers 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.
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 Ensure that the speakers are turned on— See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Adjust the speaker controls— Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion. 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.
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 Ensure that the printer is turned on— See the documentation supplied with the printer. Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows— 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers. If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and then select the Details tab. 2. Ensure that the Print to the following port: setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 Modem Problems NOTICE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone wall jack only. Connecting the modem to a digital telephone network damages the modem. Check the telephone jack— Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it to a telephone. Listen for a dial tone.
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 Scanner Problems Check the power cable connection— Ensure that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the scanner is turned on. Check the scanner cable connection— Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner. Unlock the scanner— Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. Reinstall the scanner driver— See the scanner documentation for instructions.
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 Unexpected Characters Disable the numeric keypad— Press the key to disable the numeric keypad. 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. If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive— Double-click the My Computer icon.
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD HINT: High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise. This noise does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD. Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive— Double-click the My Computer icon. If the CD 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 8100 If you have one CD in the fixed optical drive and one CD in the media bay drive— Identify which CD is not playing: 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 2. Double-click the drive letter of the device the you are verifying. If you cannot play a DVD movie HINT: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives. Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive— Double-click the My Computer icon.
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 Check the hard drive for errors— Windows Me: Click the Start button, point to Programs—> Accessories—> System Tools, and then click ScanDisk. Windows 2000: 1. 2. 3. 4. Double-click the My Computer icon. Right-click the Local Disk icon and then click Properties. Click the Tools tab. Click Check Now. Network Problems Check the network cable connector— Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the network wall jack.
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 x:\ is not accessible. The device is not ready— Insert a disk into the drive and try again. A filename cannot contain any of the following characters: \ / : * ? " < > |— Do not use these characters in filenames. Not enough memory or resources. Close some programs and try again— You have too many programs open. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use.
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 A program crashes See the software documentation— Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that may help you to solve the problem. A program stops responding Press — In the Close Program window, select the program that is no longer responding. Then click End Task.
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 If Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that it is safe to do so. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, Dell recommends that you turn off AC power at the circuit breaker before attempting to remove the power cables from the electrical outlet. Use the utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power source. 1.
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 12. Replace the hard drive. 13. Replace the media bay device and any PC Cards you removed. 14. Replace the battery, and connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 15. Turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly. If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Solutions Guide that came with your computer for contact information.
Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100 Go to the Dell support website— Go to http://support.dell.com for help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. E-mail Dell— Go to http://support.dell.com and then click EMail Dell in the Communicate list. Send an e-mail message to Dell about your problem; you can expect to receive an e-mail message from Dell within hours.
System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8100 Back to Contents Page System Specifications Dell™ Inspiron™ 8100 Microprocessor Keyboard System Information Touch Pad PC Card Track Stick Memory Modem Ports and Connectors Battery Video AC Adapter Audio Environmental Display Fixed Optical Drives Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel® Mobile Pentium® III processor-M L1 cache 32 KB (internal) L2 cache 512 KB Math coprocessor internal to microprocessor System Information System chip set I
System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8100 Graphics bus width 32-bit AGP 4X cable bus PC Card CardBus controller Texas Instruments PCI 4450/4451 CardBus controller PC Card connectors two (supports two Type I or Type II cards or one Type III card) Cards supported 3.3 V and 5 V PC Card connector size 68 pins Data width (maximum) PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits Memory Architecture SDRAM Memory module connector two user-accessible SODIMM sockets Memory module capacities 64-, 128-, and 256-MB 3.
System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8100 Serial 9-pin connector; 16550Ccompatible, 16-byte buffer connector Parallel unidirectional (standard AT), bidirectional, or ECP connector Video VGA connector Audio stereo (line-in) mini connector; microphone mini connector; headphone/speakers (lineout) mini connector PS/2 keyboard/mouse 6-pin mini-DIN connector USB two USB-compliant connectors Infrared sensor compatible with both IrDA Standard 1.1 (Fast IR) and IrDA Standard 1.
System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8100 Video type 256-bit hardwareaccelerated video support Data bus 4X AGP Video controller NVIDIA GeForce2 Go™ Video memory 16 MB and 32 MB (maximum) LCD interface LVDS TV support NTSC or PAL in S-video and composite modes Audio Audio controller ESS Technology Maestro-3i Stereo conversion 16 bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Interfaces: Internal PCI bus/AC 97 External stereo (line-in), microphone, headphones/speaker (lineout) Display Typ
System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8100 Controls brightness can be controlled through key combinations Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S., Canada, and locations that use traditional Chinese); 88 (Europe); 90 (Japan) Key travel 2.7 ± 0.3 to 0.4 mm (0.11 ± 0.016 inch) Key spacing 19.05 ± 0.3 mm (0.75 inch ± 0.012 inch) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Touch Pad Interface PS/2 compatible X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Thickness 2.00 mm (0.
System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8100 Supply current ESD 25 mA (maximum operating current) for track stick and touch pad combined in accordance with IEC-8012 Track Stick Interface PS/2 compatible X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 250 count/sec @ 100 gf Size protrudes 0.5 mm higher than surrounding key caps Power: Supply voltage 5 V ± 0.
System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8100 Dimensions: Depth 88.5 mm (3.48 inches) Height 21.5 mm (0.83 inch) Width 139.0 mm (5.47 inches) Weight 8 cell; 0.39 kg (0.87 lb) Voltage 14.8 VDC Charge time (approximate): Computer on 2.
System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8100 Depth Weight (with cables) 133.85 mm (5.25 inches) 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) Temperature range: Operating 0º to 40ºC (32º to 104ºF) Storage –40º to 65ºC (–40º to 149ºF) Environmental Temperature range: Operating 0º to 35ºC (32º to 95ºF) Storage –40º to 65ºC (–40º to 149ºF) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration: Operating 0.
System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8100 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) Fixed Optical Drives Supported drives 12.5-mm drives: CD, CDRW, and DVD Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/specs.
Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8100 Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Software Dell™ Inspiron™ 8100 Overview Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Me) Reinstalling Windows 2000 Overview Dell provides software utilities and drivers that help you control certain features of your computer. The utilities and drivers for Dell-installed devices are installed and operative when you receive the computer.
Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8100 HINT: Your Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers for operating systems that may not be on your computer. Verify that the driver you are loading is under your operating system subdirectory. Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you begin. HINT: For more information on using the operating system installed on your computer by Dell, see the operating system documentation that came with your computer.
Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8100 A link appears for the specific driver or utility used by your computer. 7. Click the link to display the Languages screen. 8. Click your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available) or click Multiple. 9. Click the Install button (if present) to start the automatic reinstallation. At the dialog box, click Run this program from its current location and then follow the screen prompts to complete the reinstallation.
Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8100 beneath Other Devices. If you are reinstalling a modem, click PCI Communication Device. If you are reinstalling a network adapter, click PCI Ethernet Controller. 6. Click the Properties button. 7. Click the Reinstall Driver button. 8. Verify that Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) is selected, and click Next. If you are reinstalling a network adapter, click Finish, and then click Yes to restart the computer.
Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8100 If you are reinstalling a modem driver, click PCI Simple Communications Controller. If you are reinstalling a network adapter, click Ethernet Controller. 7. From the pull-down menu, click Action, and select Properties. 8. Click the Reinstall Driver button, and click Next. 9. Verify that Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended) is selected, and click Next. 10. Verify that CD-ROM drives is selected, and click Next. 11.
Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8100 representative. Then place the Operating System CD in the drive and close the drive tray. 3. Exit the system setup program. 4. At the Welcome window, click OK. 5. Double-click Refresh Windows OS. 6. Click OK. 7. Click OK again. 8. Remove the Operating System CD from the drive, and click OK to restart your computer. The Getting ready to run Windows for the first time window appears. 9. If the mouse tutorial starts, press to exit and then press . 10.
Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8100 Windows user name and password, click OK. Otherwise, type your user name and password in the appropriate fields, and then click OK. 16. 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. 17. If you created a Windows user name and password, type your password and click OK. 18.
Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8100 5. When the Windows 2000 Setup window appears, ensure that the To setup Win2000 now, press ENTER option is highlighted. Then press . 6. Read the information in the License Agreement window, and then press to continue. 7. When the Windows 2000 Professional Setup window appears, press the arrow keys to select the Windows 2000 partition option that you want. To continue, press the key specified in the partition option that you chose. 8.
Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8100 Enabling Hibernate Support 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Power Options icon. 3. Click the Hibernate tab. 4. Ensure that Enable hibernate support is selected, and click Apply. 5. Click OK to close the Control Panel. Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/drivers.
System Setup Program : Dell Inspiron 8100 Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Inspiron™ 8100 Standard Settings System Setup Program Pages Viewing the System Setup Program Pages Standard Settings The system setup program contains the standard settings for your computer. NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly.
System Setup Program : Dell Inspiron 8100 ● Page 6 displays system security and hard drive password settings. Viewing the System Setup Program Pages 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. Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/setup.
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8100 Back to Contents Page Ports and Connector Pin-Outs Dell™ Inspiron™ 8100 Serial Connector Parallel Connector PS/2 Connector USB Connectors S-Video TV-Out Connector Video Connector Docking Connector IEEE-1394 Connector Serial Connector Pin Signal 1 DCD 2 RXDA 3 TXDA file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/pinouts.
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8100 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Shell N/A Parallel Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 STB#/5V 11 BUSY/MTR# 2 PDO/INDEX# 12 PE/WDATA# 3 PD1/TRK0# 13 SLCT/WGATE# 4 PD2/WP# 14 AFDF# 5 PD3/RDATA# 15 ERROR#HDSEL# 6 PD4/DSKCHG# 16 INIT#/DIR# 7 PD5F SLCT_IN#STEP# 17 file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/pinouts.
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8100 8 PD6F 18-23 GND 9 PD7F 24 NC 10 ACK#/DRV# 25 GND PS/2 Connector Pin Signal 1 DAT_KBD 2 DAT_SM1 3 GND 4 PS2VCC 5 CLK_KBD 6 CLK_SM1 Shell N/A file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/pinouts.
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8100 USB Connectors Pin Signal 1 VCC 2 –Data 3 +Data 4 Ground S-Video TV-Out Connector file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/pinouts.
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8100 Pin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA-L 4 DCRMA-L 5 SPDIF 6 DCMPS-L 7 SPGND Video Connector file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/pinouts.
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8100 Pin Signal 1 RED 2 GREEN 3 BLUE 4 NC 5 GND 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND 9 CRTVCC 10 GND 11 M-SEN# 12 DAT_DDC2 13 HSYNC 14 VSYNC 15 CLK_DDC2 Shell N/A file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/pinouts.
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8100 Docking Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 STRB#/5V 51 HSYNC 101 VGA_GRN 151 GND 2 PD0 52 VSYNC 102 GND 152 CLK_SPCI 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 6
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8100 18 QPCIEN# 68 +12V 118 SPERR# 168 SAD12 19 S1.
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8100 45 DOCK_+DC_IN 95 RXD0# 145 SRDATA# 195 GND 46 DOCK_+DC_IN 96 DCD0 146 SINDEX# 196 NC 47 DOCK_+DC_IN 97 NC 147 GND 197 NC 48 DOCK_+DC_IN 98 +5VSUS 148 NC 198 NC 49 GND 99 NC 149 +5VALW 199 NC 50 LOW_PWR 100 NC 150 NC 200 GND IEEE-1394 Connector Pin Signal 1 TPB– 2 TPB+ 3 TPA– 4 TPA+ Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/pinouts.
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Inspiron™ 8100 Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Display Latch Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Screw Identification Microprocessor Module System Components Video Card Hard Drive Palm Rest Assembly Fixed Optical Drive Reserve Battery Media Bay Devices System Board Assembly Memory Modules Mini PCI Card Assembly Keyboard Assembly Display and Bezel Assem
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 1. Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 2. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. HINT: Make sure the computer is turned off and not in standby or hibernate mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer's operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. 3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 4. Make sure the computer is undocked. 5.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Recommended Tools ● Number 1 magnetized Phillips screwdriver ● Small flat-blade screwdriver ● Pry stick ● Small plastic scribe ● Microprocessor extractor ● Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD (required only when upgrading the microprocessor, replacing the reserve battery, or replacing the system board).
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 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. Screw Placemat Keyboard to Bottom Hard Drive Door Security:M3 x 5 mm (1 Case Assembly:M2.5 x 20 mm (4 each; plus each) one in memory module cover and one in Mini PCI card cover) Display to Base:M2.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Display Bezel:Rubber screw covers (4 each)Plastic screw covers (2 each)M2.5 x 4 mm (6 each) Display Panel to Display Mounting Bracket:M2 x 3 mm (6 each) Video Card:M2.5 x 8 mm (3 each) Flex-Cable Mounting Bracket to Top Cover:M2.5 x 4 mm (1 each) Palm Rest to Bottom Case Assembly:M2.5 x 20 mm (9 each) System Board:M2.5 x 4 mm captive washer (3 each) Palm Rest Bracket: M2.5 x 4 mm (2 each) M2.
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: The disk drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the assembly by its edges (do not squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid dropping it. 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Close the display, turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface, and remove the main battery and secondary battery (if present). 3. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the center of the hard drive door. 4.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing the Fixed Optical Drive 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Loosen the captive screw on the bottom of the computer.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Media Bay Devices 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 periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing Media Bay Devices 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. NOTICE: Handle memory modules with care. Do not touch the components on a module. Hold a module by its edges. 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the screw. 3. Disengage the metal tabs at the opposite end of the cover. Removing Memory Modules file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 1. Remove the memory module cover. 2. To release a memory module from its connector, spread apart the tabs at each side of the module until the module pops up slightly. 3. Lift the memory module out of its connector. Replacing Memory Modules HINT: Memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit into their connectors, in only one direction. 1. If you only have one memory module, install it in the connector labeled "DIMM A.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 3. Pivot the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear a click, remove the module and reinstall it. 4. Insert the metal tabs on the memory module cover into the bottom case assembly. Rotate the cover down and replace the screw. Mini PCI Card Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 3. To release the Mini PCI card assembly, spread the metal securing tabs until the assembly pops up slightly. 4. Disconnect the assembly from the wiring harness or internal antenna. 5. Lift out the assembly and disconnect any attached cables. Replacing the Mini PCI Card Assembly 1. Align the Mini PCI card assembly with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the connector. 2.
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: If a wireless network adapter card contains two mini-coax antenna connectors, connect the mini-coax cable to the outermost antenna connector as shown. NOTICE: If you are installing a wireless network adapter, fold and tuck the unused wiring harness into the slot so that it does not interfere with the cover. 3. Pivot the Mini PCI card assembly down until it clicks into place. 4. Replace the Mini PCI card assembly cover.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing the Keyboard Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Turn the computer over and remove the four screws labeled with a "circle K." 3.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Be careful when handling the keyboard. The keycaps are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. 4. Insert a pry stick under the blank key to pry up the keyboard. 5. Lift the right end of the keyboard, and slide it slightly to the right to disengage the tabs at the left end. 6. Pivot the keyboard and balance it upright on the left side of the computer. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 7. Disconnect the keyboard cable and lay the keyboard assembly aside. Replacing the Keyboard Assembly 1. While bracing the keyboard assembly upright on its left end, connect the keyboard cable to the interface connector on the system board. NOTICE: Position the keyboard/track stick flex cable so that it is not pinched when you replace the keyboard in the bottom case assembly. 2.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 3. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be flush with the left and right surfaces of the palm rest. 4. Reinstall the four screws in the holes labeled "circle K." Display and Bezel Assembly file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing the Hinge Cover 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Use a nonmarring tool to loosen the hinge cover at the back and at each side of the computer. 3.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 1. Remove the hinge cover. 2. Remove the M2.5 x 6-mm screw that secures the flex cable to the strain relief, and then use the pull loop to remove the flex cable from the video card. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in the middle. Pressing the middle of the connector can damage fragile components. 3. Open the display and remove the two screws (marked with a "circle D") that secure the display assembly to the bottom case assembly. 4. With the display in an upright position, lift the display assembly from the bottom case assembly.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing the Display Assembly Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Use a scribe to pry loose the four rubber screw covers located across the top of the bezel. HINT: The 14.1-inch display panel has two M2.5 x 4-mm screws at the top of the bezel and two at the bottom. 3.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in the middle. Pressing the middle of the connector can damage fragile components. 3. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Remove the M2.5 x 4-mm screw securing the plastic flex-cable mounting bracket to the top cover assembly. 5. Remove the six M2 x 3-mm screws (three on each side) from the right and left sides of the panel. 6.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Replacing the Display Panel HINT: Use a magnetic screwdriver to reassemble the display panel in the display. 1. Connect the flex cable to the two connectors on the back of the display panel. 2. Place the display panel assembly in the top cover, taking care that the flex cable is in place and is not crushed or crimped. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 3. Reinstall the M2.5 x 4-mm screw that secures the flex-cable mounting bracket to the top cover. 4. Starting on the left side, use a magnetic screwdriver to reinstall the six M2 x 3mm screws that secure the display panel in the top cover. 5. Reinstall the display assembly bezel. Display Latch Assembly 1. Remove the hinge cover. 2.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in the middle. Pressing the middle of the connector can damage fragile components. 3. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Remove the display panel from the top cover. 5. Remove the display latch by unsnapping the latch and captive spring.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3. Remove the hinge cover. NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the thermal cooling assembly. The oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads. 4.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing the Microprocessor Module 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3. Remove the hinge cover.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up. Do not bend the pins. 5. Remove the microprocessor module. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the microprocessor when removing the cam lock screw, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the microprocessor. a. Loosen the microprocessor socket cam lock screw.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: After replacing the microprocessor module, update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD that came with the replacement microprocessor. NOTICE: If the computer is running Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Me), you need to download the operating system update utility for Windows Me from http://support.dell.com and install it before you upgrade the BIOS.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Video Card file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing the Video Card 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3. Remove the hinge cover. 4.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in the middle. Pressing the middle of the connector can damage fragile components. Replacing the Video Card 1. Align the three screw holes and press down firmly on the top of the connector to seat the card in its connector. NOTICE: Make sure the card is correctly and firmly seated before continuing. Failure to do so will cause intermittent video failures. 2.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 1. If the computer is connected (docked) to an advanced port replicator (APR), undock it. 2. Keep the display open, and tilt the computer back so that you can access the bottom of the computer. 3. Slide and hold the latch release on the left side, and remove any device installed in the media bay. 4. Slide and hold the latch release on the right side, and remove any battery installed in the battery bay. 5.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 6. Remove the palm rests. 7. To replace a palm rest, insert it 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. Removing the Palm Rest Assembly file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer's RTC and NVRAM when the computer is turned off.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the palm rest assembly, you must first remove the display assembly. 6. Turn the computer over. 7. Remove the nine M2.5 x 20-mm screws (labeled with a "circle P") that secure the palm rest to the computer. 8. Turn the computer over. 9. Use the pull loop to disconnect the palm rest flex cable from the touch-pad connector on the system board. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 10. Carefully lift out the palm rest assembly. Reserve Battery NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing the Reserve Battery 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard assembly.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 3. Remove the hinge cover. 4. Remove the display assembly. 5. Remove the palm rest assembly. 6. On the underside of the palm rest, disconnect the flex cable from the ZIF connector. 7. Remove the two M2.5 x 4-mm screws securing the palm rest bracket. 8. While supporting the flex cable, lift out the palm rest bracket and turn it over. NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer's RTC and NVRAM when the computer is turned off.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 10. Remove the reserve battery: a. Pry the reserve battery free from the metal palm rest bracket. b. Remove the foam-pad remnants from the palm rest bracket. Replacing the Reserve Battery 1. Seat the reserve battery and press it into place. 2. Connect the reserve battery cable. 3. Place the palm rest bracket loosely in the palm rest, and connect the palm rest flex cable to the ZIF connector. 4. Replace the two M2.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. The system board's BIOS contains the system service tag number, which is also visible on a bar-code label on the bottom of the computer.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: After replacing the microprocessor module, update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD that came with the replacement microprocessor. Removing the System Board 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the hard drive and fixed optical drive. 3. Remove any installed Mini PCI cards. 4. If migrating the memory, remove all installed memory modules. 5. Remove the keyboard assembly. 6.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Battery and Media Bay Latch Assemblies file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing and Replacing the Battery and Media Bay Latch Assemblies file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3. Remove the hinge cover. 4. Remove the display assembly. 5. Remove the palm rest assembly. 6. Remove a latch button from the bottom case assembly by squeezing the snap tabs in the center of the latch.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing the Battery Charger Board 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3. Remove the hinge cover. 4. Remove the display assembly. 5.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Replacing the Battery Charger Board Align the screw holes on the battery charger board with the screw holes on the bottom case assembly, and then press the battery charger board down into its connector. LED Board NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing the LED Board 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the hinge cover. 3. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws. 4. Pull the LED board away from its connector. Replacing the LED Board 1.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing the Fan Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the system board. 3. Remove the three M2 x 4-mm screws from the fan assembly. 4.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 RJ-11/RJ-45 Board NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing the Protective Covers From the RJ-11 and RJ-45 Connectors 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 connector cutout. Removing the RJ-11/RJ-45 Board 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the system board. 3. Remove the M2.5 x 4-mm screw from the RJ-11/RJ-45 board. NOTICE: The plastic tab is fragile; pull it back only far enough to remove the board assembly. 4. Reach into the enclosure and, while pulling the tall plastic tab away from the board assembly to release it, lift out the assembly.
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