Dell Inspiron X200 User manual

Dell™X200ServiceManual
Before You Begin
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
System Components
Battery
Memory Module and Mini PCI Card
Memory Module
Mini PCI Card
Keyboard
Palm Rest
Hard Drive
Hinge Covers and Display Assembly
Hinge Covers
Display Assembly
Keyboard Tray
Reserve Battery
Speakers
Cooling Fan
System Board
Modem Daughter Card
Battery Latches
Flashing the BIOS
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
Pin Assignments for the Computer
Pin Assignments for the X200 MediaBase
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
©2002DellComputerCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and AccessDirect are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation
disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
August 2002 Rev. A00
NOTE: A NOTE 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.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Battery Latches
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Removing the Battery Latches
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the palm rest.
4. Remove the hinge covers.
5. Remove the display assembly.
6. Remove the keyboard tray.
7. Remove the hard drive.
8. Remove the memory module.
9. Remove the Mini PCI card, if present.
10. Remove the system board.
11. On the inside of the bottom case, use your fingers to unhook the latch from the bottom case and the snap tabs, catching the latch button on the
outside of the bottom case.
Replacing the Battery 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.
2. Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released.
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NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets.
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.
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battery lock latch
2
snap tabs (3 per latch
button)
3
battery latch release
4
spring
5
bottom case
NOTE: The battery latch release has a spring and should be installed on the right side of the bottom case.

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Battery
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Removing the Battery
1. Ensure that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or connected to an electrical outlet.
2. If the computer is docked, undock it.
3. Slide the battery lock latch on the bottom of the computer to the unlock position.
4. Slide and hold the battery latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay.
Replacing the Battery
1. Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks.
2. Slide the battery lock latch into the lock position.
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NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in standby mode, you have up to 1 minute to complete the battery replacement before
the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data.
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battery lock latch
2
battery latch release
CAUTION: UseonlyDell™batterymodulesthatareapprovedforusewiththiscomputer.Useofothertypesmayincreasetheriskoffireor
explosion.

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Before You Begin
Dell™X200ServiceManual
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
2. Save any work in progress and exit all open programs.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
4. Ensure that the computer is undocked.
5. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
6. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices.
7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
8. Remove any installed PC Cards or plastic blanks from the PC Card slot.
9. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
10. Remove the battery from the battery bay.
11. To dissipate any static electricity while you work, use a wrist grounding strap or periodically touch an unpainted metal surface.
12. Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by it edges or by its metal mounting bracket.
Hold a component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its pins.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this manual require the following tools:
l#1 magnetized Phillips screwdriver
l¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver
lSmall plastic scribe
Computer Orientation
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.
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.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
NOTE: Ensure that the computer is turned off and not in suspend or hibernate mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer
operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before you service the computer.

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.
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back
2
right
3
front
4
left
NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length. Ensure that the screw is properly aligned with its
corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening.
Keyboard:
(6 each)
Palm Rest:
(4 each)
Display Assembly:
(2 each)
Keyboard Tray:
(7 each)
Hard Drive:
(3 each)
System Board:
(4 each)

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Modem Daughter Card:
(1 each)
Cooling Fan:
(4 each)
Speaker:
(1 each)
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Flashing the BIOS
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To update the basic input/output system (BIOS):
1. Go to support.dell.com. If this is your first time to use the website, complete the one-time registration.
2. EntertheservicetagsequenceforyourcomputerorselecttheappropriateDell™computer.
Click Go.
3. Click Downloads.
4. Select the appropriate operating system and language for your computer.
5. Select the FlashBIOS Updates download category.
Click Go.
6. Click the BIOS link and follow the instructions to download the BIOS to your computer.
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Hinge Covers and Display Assembly
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Hinge Covers
Display Assembly
Hinge Covers
Removing the Hinge Covers
1. Remove the battery.
2. On the inside of the battery bay, use your fingers to unhook the hinge covers from the back of the computer.
3. Open the display 180 degrees.
4. Push up on the hinge covers to remove them from the computer.
Replacing the Hinge Covers
1. Open the computer all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.
2. Place the hinge covers over the display hinges:
a. ThelefthingecoverfitsoverthepowerbuttonandtherighthingecoverfitsovertheDell™AccessDirect™button.Bothhingecoverspass
through the display hinges to the back of the computer.
b. Ensure that the two securing tabs on the outer edge of each hinge cover are engaged in their respective slots.
3. Press down on the top of each hinge cover to snap the hinge covers into place.
4. Close the display.
5. Press the back of each hinge cover into the back of the computer.
Display Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the two M2 x 6-mm screws by the display hinges on the top of the computer.
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hinge covers (2)
NOTE: The back of each hinge cover has a tab that snaps into a slot on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets.
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.

4. Turn the computer over, and remove the two M3 x 5-mm screws from the bottom of the computer.
5. Turn the computer over, and open the display 180 degrees.
6. Disconnect the antenna connector.
7. Disconnect the signal cable from the system board.
8. Remove the tape that secures the inverter connector, and then disconnect the inverter cable from the system board.
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M2 x 6-mm screws (2)
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M3 x 5-mm screws (2)
NOTICE: Do not pull on the signal cable and inverter cable. Pull from the signal connector and inverter connector to disconnect the cables.

9. Move the display assembly to an upright position and pull it up out of the bottom case.
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signal cable
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inverter cable
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inverter connector
4
signal connector