Service manual

Running the Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude CP
Refer to your operating system's documentation for information on how to duplicate
diskettes. Put the original diskette away for safekeeping.
2. Turn on your printer, if one is attached, and make sure it is online.
3. Confirm the computer's system configuration information, and enable all its components
and devices, such as ports.
For instructions, see Using the System Setup Program.
4. Disable all system setup options for power management.
For instructions, see the topics titled "Using the Dell Control Center Power Saver
Window" and "Dell Control Center" in the online System User's Guide. Or, see Power
Management.
5. Attach an AC adapter to the computer.
Although it is possible to run the Dell Diagnostics on a computer using battery power,
connecting the computer to AC power helps ensure that power will not be lost during the
tests.
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
After you complete the preliminary instructions specified in the previous section, follow these
steps to start the diagnostics:
NOTE: You must have a diskette-drive cable to perform the following procedure. If
you do not have a diskette-drive cable, you can get one from Dell. See Getting Help,
for information on contacting Dell.
1. Install a CD-ROM drive in the modular bay.
For instructions, see the topic titled "CD-ROM Drive" in the online System User's Guide.
2. Attach the diskette drive to the parallel port connector on the back of the computer.
For instructions, see the topic titled "Diskette Drive" in the online System User's Guide.
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