Dell Inspiron 8200- Manuals

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 8200 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. Back View NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before you disconnect ...

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 8200 Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. USB Connector Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Bottom View file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8200/tour.htm (16 of 18) [2/28/2004 7:40:13 AM]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 Accessing Help Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Display Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Scanner Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Pro...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 To access the Tell Me How help file 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 . To access help 1. Click the Start button and then click Help and Support . 2. Typ...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 Check the battery status light— If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange, the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to ...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 batteries may cause you to receive a WARNING or a SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ERROR message similar to the following: WARNING: 70 Watt AC adapter detected. System will not be capable of running in full performance without a 90 Watt AC adapter. NOTICE: Do not use an AC a...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 Start-Up Error Messages Operating system not found— Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Owner's Manual that came with your computer). Insert bootable media— The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable flopp...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 Switch the video image— If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to the display. If the display is difficult to read Adjust the brightness— See the Tell Me How help file for instructions on adjusting the brightness. To ...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 Connect an external monitor 1. Turn off your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2. Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video co...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 Test the electrical outlet— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Ensure that the speakers are turned on— See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Adjust the Windows volume control— Double-click t...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 Verify that Windows® recognizes the printer 1. Click the Start button. 2. Click Control Panel . 3. Click Printers and Other Hardware . 4. Click View installed printers or fax printers . If the printer model is listed, right-click the printer icon. 5. Click Proper...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows 1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel . 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3. Click Phone and Modem Options . 4. Click the Modems tab. 5. Click the COM port for your modem. 6. Click Properties , c...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 Check the touch pad settings 1. Click the Start button, click Control Panel , and then click Printers and Other Hardware . 2. Click Mouse . 3. Try adjusting the settings. Check the mouse cable— Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable and check it for d...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 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...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 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. To ac...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 Check the drive for errors If the drive is a fixed optical drive: 1. Remove the hard drive and floppy drive. 2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer and turn on the computer. 3. Verify that the light is blinking, indicating normal operation. If y...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 Exit all other open programs— Exiting all other open programs before writing to the CD-RW may alleviate the problem. If you have problems with a hard drive Allow the computer to cool before turning it on— A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from sta...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 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. Check the network lights on the network connector— A green or red-orange status light indic...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 General Program Problems 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 s...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 Error messages appear Review "Error Messages"— Look up the message and take the appropriate action. See " Check the drive for errors " and the software documentation. E-Mail Problems Ensure that you are connected to the Internet— With the Outlook ...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 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 ...

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200 11. Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the screw(s). 12. Replace the hard drive. 13. Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you removed. 14. Replace the battery. 15. Turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly. If t...

Using Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Using Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 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 Diagnosti...

Using Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 8200 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 " Solvi...

Using Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 8200 12. Remove the CD from the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive. When you start the diagnostics, the Dell logo screen appears, followed by a message telling you that the diagnostics is loading. After the diagnostics loads, the Diagnostics Menu appears. To select an opti...

Using Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 8200 To check a particular area of your computer, select Extended Tests from the Test One Device option, or select the Advanced Testing option to customize your test(s). Advanced Testing When you select Advanced Testing from the Diagnostics Menu , the following ...

Using Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 8200 2. Highlight the Help category and press , or press the key that corresponds to the highlighted letter in the category you choose. Advanced Testing Help Categories Help Category Description Menu Provides descriptions of the main menu screen area, the Device...

Using Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 8200 Test Provides a thorough explanation of the test procedure of each highlighted test group subtest. An example of the Diskette subtest floppy drive Seek Test is as follows: Diskette Drive A - floppy drive Seek Test This test verifies the drive's ability to p...

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 8200 the CD, it might prompt you to install setup files. Click OK , and follow the instructions on the screen to continue. 3. From the Language pull-down menu in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). A ...

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 8200 the Start button, point to Settings , and click Control Panel . 2. Click the Start button and right-click My Computer . 3. Click Properties . 4. Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager . 5. Double-click the type of device for which you a...

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 8200 6. Click Roll Back Driver . Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities In the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly...

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 8200 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 Hardwar...

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 8200 1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel . 2. Click the Performance and Maintenance . 3. Click System . 4. Click the System Restore tab. 5. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is not checked. Creating a Restore Point Using the System Re...

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 8200 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using Device Driver Rollback (see " Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback "). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve...

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 8200 To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. Do not alter, open, ...

Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 Before reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem, try correcting the problem by using Windows System Restore (see " Using Microsoft® Window...

Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP: Dell Inspiron 8200 17. Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see " Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities "). 18. Reinstall your virus protection software. Enabling Hibernate Mode 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Control Panel . 2. Dou...

System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 System Setup Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options System Setup Overview HINT: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options...

System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 8200 NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly. Viewing the System Setup Screens 1. Turn on (or restart)...

System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 8200 The screens display such information as: ● System configuration ● Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings ● Basic device configuration settings ● Battery charge status ● Power management settings ● System security and hard-driv...

Specifications: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 System Information PC Card Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Display Keyboard Touch Pad Track Stick Battery AC Adapter Physical Environmental System Information System chip set Intel® 84...

Power Management: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Power Management Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 Management Tips Power Management Modes Power Options Properties Management Tips ● Connect the Dell™ computer to an electrical outlet when possible because the battery life expectancy is largely determine...

Power Management: Dell Inspiron 8200 To enter standby mode: ● C lick the Start button, click Turn off computer , and then click Stand by . or ● Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab , use one of the following methods: ❍ Press the power button. ❍ Close the display....

Power Management: Dell Inspiron 8200 ● Press . HINT: Some PC Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit hib...

Power Management: Dell Inspiron 8200 ● Presentation ● Minimal Power Management ● Max Battery Windows XP controls the performance level of the processor depending on the power scheme you select. You do not need to make any further adjustments to set the performance level. Each preset power scheme has...

Power Management: Dell Inspiron 8200 ❍ Activate hibernate mode. ❍ Shut down Windows and turn off the computer. ❍ Choose no action ( None or Do nothing ). To program these functions, click an option from the corresponding pull-down menu, and then click OK . Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you en...

Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 USB Connector Pin Signal 1 VCC 2 -Data 3 +Data 4 Ground Serial Connector file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8200/pinouts.htm (1 of 10) [2/28/2004 7:40:21 AM]

Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 8200 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXDA 7 RTS 3 TXDA 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 GND Parallel Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8200/pinouts.htm (2 of 10) [2/28/2004 7:40:21 AM]

Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 8200 S-Video Pin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA-L 4 DCRMA-L Composite Video Pin Signal 5 SPDIF 6 DCMPS-L 7 SPGND Docking Connector file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8200/pinouts.htm (5 of 10) [2/28/2004 7:40:21 AM]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 Before You Begin System Components Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive System Upgrades Keyboard Display Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module Video Graphics...

Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by usi...

Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8200 2 microprocessor retaining clip Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the hinge cover . 4. Insert a non-marrin...

Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to Work Inside the Computer CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...

Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 8200 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 ...

Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 8200 Computer Orientation Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool to lay out and keep track of the component screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/De...

System Components: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8200...

Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 Hard Drive Fixed Optical Drive NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by D...

Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive: Dell Inspiron 8200 1 bottom of computer 2 M3 x 5-mm screw 3 hard drive door Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw. 3. Pull the hard drive out. Replacing the Hard Drive...

Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive: Dell Inspiron 8200 2. Push down on the drive until it snaps into place. 3. Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the hard drive door. Fixed Optical Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries. N...

Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive: Dell Inspiron 8200 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. 3. Turn the computer over (to keep the captive screw from interfering wi...

System Upgrades: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page System Upgrades Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 Memory Modules Modem Daughter Card Mini PCI Card Memory Modules NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, gr...

System Upgrades: Dell Inspiron 8200 1 DIMM B 2 memory module sockets (2) 3 DIMM A socket 4 modem daughter card 5 metal tabs (2 per socket) Removing the Memory Modules 1. Remove the memory module/modem cover . 2. To release a memory module from its socket, spread apart the tabs at each side of the mo...

System Upgrades: Dell Inspiron 8200 Replacing the Memory Modules 1. If you only have one memory module, install it in the socket labeled "DIMM A." Install a second memory module in the socket labeled "DIMM B." HINT: Memory modules are keyed to fit into their sockets in only one direc...

System Upgrades: Dell Inspiron 8200 1 modem daughter card 2 M2 x 3-mm screw 3. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that secures the modem daughter card to the system board. 4. Use the pull tab to pull the modem daughter card straight up out of its connector. NOTICE: Do not pull on the modem cable. Pull the c...

System Upgrades: Dell Inspiron 8200 2. Use the screw and boss holes at opposite corners of the modem daughter card to align the card, and press the card into its connector on the system board. 3. Install the M2 x 3-mm screw that secures the card to the system board. 4. Replace the memory module/mode...

System Upgrades: Dell Inspiron 8200 1 M2.5 x 20-mm screw Removing the Mini PCI Card 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the M2.5 x 20-mm screw and then remove the Mini PCI card cover. 3. To release the Mini PCI card, spread the metal securing ta...

Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 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 unpaint...

Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 8200 1 M2.5 x 20-mm screws (4) Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer over and remove the four M2.5 x 20-mm screws (three labeled "circle K" and one labeled "circle K/M"). 3. ...

Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 8200 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard interface connector 3 system board 7. Disconnect the keyboard cable and lay the keyboard aside. Replacing the Keyboard 1. While bracing the keyboard upright on its left end, connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard interface connector on the...

Display: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 Display Overview Hinge Cover Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Display Overview NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOT...

Display: Dell Inspiron 8200 Hinge Cover 1 hinge cover 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Use a nonmarring plastic scribe to loosen the hinge cover at the back and at each side of the computer. 3. Open the computer and use the scribe to pry between the...

Display: Dell Inspiron 8200 1 M2.5 x 4-mm screws (6) 8 M2 x 3-mm screws (6) 2 rubber screw covers (4) 9 top cover 3 display bezel 10 hinge cover 4 plastic tabs (6) 11 display flex cable 5 M2.5 x 4-mm screw 12 display panel 6 flex-cable mounting bracket 13 plastic screw covers (2) 7 display latch Dis...

Display: Dell Inspiron 8200 1 ZIF connector 2 standard connector 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 in the top cover,...

Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 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 per...

Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron 8200 1 cam screw 2 perpendicular screwdriver 3 processor die (do not touch) a. Loosen the cam screw that secures the microprocessor module. The location of the screw and the rotation direction may vary with the socket manufacturer; look for small icons indicating...

Video Graphics Board: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Video Graphics Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 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 perio...

Video Graphics Board: Dell Inspiron 8200 NOTE: The video graphics board may have a flexible shield attached to it with an adhesive. The shield prevents electromagnetic interference with other electronic devices, such as cellular phones. Do not exchange or reuse the shield. Newer versions of the boar...

Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 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 unpai...

Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 8200 NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer's time RTC and NVRAM when the computer is turned off. Removing the palm rest disconnects the reserve battery and causes the computer to lose the date and time information as well as all user-specified parameters...

Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 8200 Replacing the Palm Rest When replacing the palm rest screws, install the two screws at the back corners of the computer first to help align the palm rest correctly. Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8200/palmrest.htm (4 of 4) [2/28/2004 7:...

Reserve Battery: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Reserve Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 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 to...

Reserve Battery: Dell Inspiron 8200 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 NVRAM. If possible, copy the info...

Reserve Battery: Dell Inspiron 8200 1 M2.5 x 4-mm screws (4) 2 palm rest bracket 3 palm-rest flex cable 7. Remove the four M2.5 x 4-mm screws that secure the palm rest bracket. 8. While supporting the palm-rest flex cable, lift out the palm rest bracket and turn it over. 9. Disconnect the reserve ba...

System Board: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 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...

System Board: Dell Inspiron 8200 2 system board 3 network connector 4 modem connector 5 network cable cover 6 M2.5 x 20-mm screw The BIOS chip on the system board contains the service tag sequence, which is also visible on a bar code label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the s...

Battery and Module Bay Latches: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Battery and Module Bay Latches Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 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 groundi...

Battery and Module Bay Latches: Dell Inspiron 8200 1 wear ribs (2 on underside) 2 bumps 3 slider 4 spring 5 bottom case 6 latch housing (2) 7 latch buttons (2) 8 location of snap tabs (2) Removing and Replacing the Battery and Module Bay Latches 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work ...

Battery Charger Board: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Battery Charger Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 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 per...

Battery Charger Board: Dell Inspiron 8200 4. Remove the display assembly . 5. Remove the palm rest . 6. Remove the video graphics board . 7. Lift the battery charger board out of the system board connector. Replacing the Battery Charger Board Align the screw holes on the battery charger board with t...

LED Board: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page LED Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 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 unpai...

LED Board: Dell Inspiron 8200 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. Lift the LED board away from its connector. Replacing the LED Board 1. Align the two screw holes wi...

Fan: Dell Inspiron 8200 Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 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 unpainted metal o...