Page 3 - Contents
v Contents Chapter 1System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Index
vii PC Card Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54 Latch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55 Kensington Lock Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Tables
ix Tables Table 1-1. Interrupt Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Table 1-2. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 8 - ead This First
R ead This First W arnings, Cautions, and Notes Throughout this manual, there may be blocks of text printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are warnings, cautions, and notes, and they are used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE provides helpful information about using the computer system. A prere...
Page 9 - Chapter 1; System Overview; ystem Features
System Overview 1-1 Chapter 1 System Overview T he Dell ® Inspiron ™ 3000 series is a family of expandable multimedia porta- ble computers that use the Intel ® Pentium ® and Pentium II microprocessors with MMX ™ technology. This chapter provides an overview of the components and subsystems of these ...
Page 11 - hysical Description; Figure 1-1. Front View of the Portable Computer
System Overview 1-3 P hysical Description Figure 1-1. Front View of the Portable Computer Figure 1-2. Back View of the Portable Computer display speakers (2) touch pad buttons (2) power/suspend indicator display latch keyboard touch pad power button options bay main battery status display panel disp...
Page 12 - Status Display; Keyboard Indicators; Caps Lock Indicator
1-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Status Display . Figure 1-3. Status Display Panel The status display panel is located directly above the keyboard. This panel shows icons that indicate aspects of keyboard operation or save-to-RAM sus-pend mode; CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, hard-disk drive, d...
Page 13 - Diskette-Drive Access Indicator
System Overview 1-5 Diskette-Drive Access Indicator This indicator blinks when data is being transferred to or from the diskette drive in the options bay. PC Card Indicator This indicator blinks when the computer is accessing data from an installed PC Card or Cards. AC Power Indicator This indicator...
Page 14 - Battery Charge Gauge
1-6 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Battery Charge Gauge There is a battery charge gauge on the main and secondary battery. The charge gauge has four charge-level indicator lights that indicate how much battery charge remains. Each light indicates approximately 25 percent battery charge. Pr...
Page 15 - ystem Power; Power Conservation
System Overview 1-7 Figure 1-4. Battery Charge Gauge NOTE: Figure 1-4 shows a main battery. For the secondary battery, the same button and lights are present, but are located on top of the battery and can be seen only when the secondary battery is out of the computer. S ystem Power The power button ...
Page 16 - nterrupt Assignments
1-8 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual • Save-to-disk suspend mode — To activate this feature, press <Fn><a> (or <Fn><q> on the French keyboard) or set the Suspend Time-Out option in the Power Menu of the Setup program. To resume using the computer, press the power butt...
Page 17 - echnical Specifications
System Overview 1-9 T echnical Specifications Table 1-2. Technical Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Inspiron 3000 M166ST, M200ST, M233ST, M233XT, and M266XT: Intel Pentium micro-processor with MMX technology Inspiron 3200 D233XT and D266XT: Intel Pentium II microprocessor with MMX t...
Page 25 - Chapter 2; Initial Procedures; nitial User Contact; or she was performing at the time the problem occurred.; isual Inspection
Initial Procedures 2-1 Chapter 2 Initial Procedures T his chapter describes initial procedures that can help you diagnose a com- puter problem. These procedures can often reveal the source of a problem or indicate the correct starting point for troubleshooting the computer. Dell recom-mends that you...
Page 27 - bserving the Boot Routine
Initial Procedures 2-3 b. The monitor’s power cable is attached to a power source and is free of any obvious physical damage. c. The monitor and its interface cable are free of any obvious physical damage. d. The monitor’s controls are set according to the instructions in the docu- mentation for the...
Page 28 - Yes. See “Running the Dell Diagnostics” in Chapter 3.; liminating Resource Conflicts
2-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Do these indicators light up within seconds after the boot routine starts? Yes. Go to step 4. No. Troubleshoot the power subsystem. 4. While the boot routine is running, observe the computer for any of the following: • Diskette-drive and hard-disk drive a...
Page 29 - etting Help
Initial Procedures 2-5 If you suspect that resource conflicts might exist, check the computer and reas-sign the resources as necessary. For more information about resolving conflicts, see Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting Your Computer,” in the Reference and Trouble-shooting Guide. G etting Help If none o...
Page 31 - Chapter 3; Beep Codes and Error Messages; OST Beep Codes
Beep Codes and Error Messages 3-1 Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages T his chapter describes beep codes and system error messages that can occur during system start-up or, in the case of some failures, during normal computer operation. The tables in this chapter list faults that can cause a bee...
Page 32 - ystem Error Messages; nnnn
3-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual S ystem Error Messages The following table lists (in alphabetical order) system error messages that may appear on the display during the boot routine or during normal computer operation. Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes Beep Code Error Probable Causes 1-2 Memor...
Page 34 - unning the Dell Diagnostics
3-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual R unning the Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics contains tests that aid in troubleshooting the computer. The diagnostics diskette contains the following test groups: • RAM — Tests the main memory • System Set — Tests the primary functions of the main b...
Page 35 - NOTE: This test does not apply to Dell Inspiron 3000 computers.
Beep Codes and Error Messages 3-5 • Mouse — Tests the mouse/touch pad subsystem • Diskette Drives — Tests the diskette drive subsystem • Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) — Tests the IDE hard-disk drive subsystem • IDE CD ROM Drives — Tests a CD-ROM drive subsystem • Serial/Infrared Ports — Tests the seri...
Page 37 - Chapter 4; Removing and Replacing Parts; ecommended Tools; Small flat-blade screwdriver
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-1 Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts T his chapter provides procedures for removing and replacing components, assemblies, and subassemblies. Unless otherwise noted, each of the procedures in this chapter assumes the following: • The computer and any attached periph...
Page 38 - crew Identification and Tightening
4-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual • Small scribe (or Delrin [plastic] screwdriver) • Nut drivers (4 mm and 5 mm) S crew Identification and Tightening . Figure 4-2. Screw Identification (Example) Where applicable, information about screw lengths is provided in illustrations. Before install...
Page 39 - recautionary Measures; Determine the power state of the computer.; Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals.
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-3 P recautionary Measures Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter, read the following warning. Follow these precautionary measures before removing or replacing any parts that are described in this chapter: 1. Determine the power state of the computer. I...
Page 40 - Figure 4-4. Computer Removal From Replicator; Remove the main battery from the battery compartment.
4-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Figure 4-3. AC Adapter Removal 4. If the computer is connected to a port replicator, remove the computer from the replicator. Figure 4-4. Computer Removal From Replicator 5. Remove the main battery from the battery compartment. Unlock the latch lock (see ...
Page 44 - DVD-ROM drive from the options drive bay.
4-8 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual 10. Remove the diskette drive, secondary battery, CD-ROM drive, or DVD-ROM drive from the options drive bay. Unlock the latch lock (see Figure 4-9). Slide the latch toward the back of the computer; the latch does not move all the way to the lock groove. K...
Page 45 - IF Connectors; To disconnect a cable from a ZIF connector, follow these steps:
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-9 Z IF Connectors Some of the computer’s interface connectors are zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors. These connectors are not removable; they must be released to disconnect a cable from them. To disconnect a cable from a ZIF connector, follow these steps: 1. Insert...
Page 46 - xploded Views of Components and Assemblies
4-10 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual E xploded Views of Components and Assemblies Figure 4-11. Exploded View—Computer LCD panel assembly keyboard base assembly diskette drive,secondary battery, CD-ROM drive, or DVD-ROM drive hard-disk drive main battery heat sink latch connector cover hinge...
Page 49 - Figure 4-14. Exploded View—Palmrest Assembly
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-13 Figure 4-14. Exploded View—Palmrest Assembly touch pad touch pad button board cable speaker screws (2) plastic housings (2) hard-disk drive heat sink speakers (2) connector cover palmrest assembly cover screws (6) touch pad button board touch pad button board screw ...
Page 50 - Figure 4-15. Exploded View—Base Assembly
4-14 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual . Figure 4-15. Exploded View—Base Assembly main board LVDS board (13.3-inch LCD only) I/O panel bracket USB board base assembly processor board audio board PC Card cage memory module cover audio bezel Kensington lock plate latchassembly IR lens
Page 51 - actory Repair Parts and Assemblies; Table 4-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies; AC Adapter, service kit
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-15 F actory Repair Parts and Assemblies This section contains a parts list and procedures for removing and replacing fac-tory components and subassemblies. This information is provided for reference only. Dell does not recommend removal and replacement of these parts i...
Page 53 - Ground springs, PC Card cage
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-17 Base Assembly (continued) Base (without battery), 233-MHz, 13.3-inch LCD BASE,NBK,I3000,M233XT,NO BTRY Assembly (without battery), 233-MHz ASSY,NBK,I3000,M233XT,NO BTRY Base (without battery), 266-MHz, 13.3-inch LCD BASE,NBK,I3000,M266XT,NO BTRY Assembly (without ba...
Page 56 - Cable, diskette drive
4-20 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Diskette Drive Assembly (continued) Cable, service kit * CUS,CBL,FD,INT/EXT,I3000,US Cable, diskette drive KIT,CBL,FD,INT/EXT,I3000,US Hard-Disk Drive Assemblies Hard-disk drive, 2.1-GB, service kit* CUS,HD,2.1G,I,12.5MM,IBM,I3000 Assembly, hard-disk dri...
Page 57 - Washer
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-21 Hard-Disk Drive Assemblies (continued) Bracket, plastic BRKT,HD,PLSTC,12.5MM,NBK,I3000 Plate, insulator, EMI INSUL,MET,BTM,HD,12.5MM,I3000 Hinge Covers Covers, hinge, service kit CUS,CVR,PLSTC,HNG,NBK,I3000 Covers, hinge HNG,PLSTC,CVR,LF/RT,NBK,I3000 Keyboards Keybo...
Page 59 - Screw, flex cable ground
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-23 LCD Assemblies (continued) Bracket, LCD panel, 13.3”, IBM BRKT,MET,LCD,13.3,NBK,I3000,IBM Screw, flex cable ground SCR,M2.5X0.45P+3F-NI Bumper, upper rubber, 13.3” BMPR,RBR,UPR,LCD,13.3”,I3000 Screw, LCD panel SCR,M3.0X0.5+6FP-MC Screw, bezel SCR,M2.5X0.45P+5FP-ZK C...
Page 62 - Board, status display panel; Replicator, service kit
4-26 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Miscellaneous Parts (continued) Cover, connector (M166ST, M200ST, M233ST, M233XT, M266XT) Cover, connector (D233ST, D233XT, D266XT) CVR,PLSTC,TOP,CON,NBK,I3000 CVR,PLSTC,TOP,CON,NBK,I3200 Heat sink, hard-disk drive HTSNK,11X3”,AL,HDD,NBK,I3000 Palmrest A...
Page 64 - Technical sheet, main battery
4-28 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Service Documentation (continued) Technical sheet, main battery TSH,BTRY,MAIN,I3000,EAST Technical sheet, adapter, AC TSH,AC ADPT,I3000,EAST Technical sheet, replicator, English TSH,RPLCTR,I3000,EAST Technical sheet, system software dis-kette, English TS...
Page 65 - drive and insulator from the carrier.
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-29 H ard-Disk Drive Figure 4-16. Hard-Disk Drive Disassembly The hard-disk drive resides in an EMI insulator in a carrier that mounts in the computer’s hard-disk drive compartment on the left side of the computer. Six screws secure the drive inside the carrier. To disa...
Page 66 - iskette Drive; Remove diskette drive screws FD4 and FD5.
4-30 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual D iskette Drive Figure 4-17. Diskette Drive Disassembly The diskette drive resides in a carrier that slides into the options drive bay on the right side of the computer. To remove the diskette drive from the carrier, follow these steps: 1. Remove diskett...
Page 68 - eneral Disassembly; Preparation
4-32 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual G eneral Disassembly . General disassembly procedures assume that the following removal procedures (described at the beginning of this chapter) have been accomplished: • AC adapter • Port replicator • PC Card • Hard-disk drive • Memory (module cover and ...
Page 69 - eyboard; To remove the keyboard, follow these steps:
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-33 K eyboard Figure 4-20. Keyboard Removal To remove the keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Remove the hinge covers. If the hinge covers are tight, use a plastic wedge or scribe to loosen them. 2. Remove the connector cover. Start from the right side and gently pry the c...
Page 70 - Lift up the keyboard from the palmrest.
4-34 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual 3. Remove the keyboard screws K1 and K2. 4. Lift up the keyboard from the palmrest. Pull forward at the back of the keyboard to release the edge of the keyboard from the palmrest assembly. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the ZIF connector. Use a sm...
Page 71 - eat Sink; To remove the heat sink, follow these steps:
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-35 H eat Sink Figure 4-21. Heat Sink Removal To remove the heat sink, follow these steps: 1. Remove the keyboard. 2. Remove black chromate panhead screws HS1, HS2, and HS3. The heat sink will come free except for the fan cable. Push back and lift up on the heat sink to...
Page 72 - tatus Display Panel; Figure 4-22. Status Display Panel Removal
4-36 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual S tatus Display Panel Figure 4-22. Status Display Panel Removal To remove the status display panel, follow these steps: 1. Remove the hinge covers and connector cover. See “Keyboard” found earlier in this chapter. 2. Remove status display panel screw SD1...
Page 73 - CD Assembly; To remove the LCD assembly, follow these steps:
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-37 L CD Assembly The LCD assembly consists of the display assembly and its related components. This section describes how to remove either the 12.1-inch or 13.3-inch LCD assembly. Later sections in this chapter provide removal and replacement proce-dures for the compon...
Page 74 - Remove the LCD assembly from the computer.
4-38 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual 4. For a 12.1-inch display, remove cable connector screws G1 and G2. For a 13.3-inch display, remove only cable connector screw G1. On 12.1-inch displays, screw G1 holds the LCD cable ground in place. G1 has a square washer. On 13.3-inch displays, screw ...
Page 75 - almrest Assembly
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-39 P almrest Assembly The palmrest assembly consists of the following components: • IR assembly • Left and right speaker assemblies • Hard-disk drive heat sink • Touch-pad assembly The following subsections provide removal and replacement procedures for the components ...
Page 76 - These screws are on the edge of the heat sink opening.
4-40 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual 4. Remove case screws CS5 and CS6. These screws are on the edge of the heat sink opening. 5. Disconnect the speaker wiring harness from connector JP16 (see Figure 4-29). This wiring harness also contains wiring for the touch pad and the touch pad buttons...
Page 77 - IR Board; To remove the IR board, follow these steps:
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-41 IR Board Figure 4-25. IR Board Removal To remove the IR board, follow these steps: 1. Remove the palmrest assembly. 2. Remove IR board screw IR1. 3. Disconnect the IR board cable from the IR board connector JP1. 4. Remove the IR board from the palmrest assembly. pal...
Page 78 - Hard-Disk Drive Heat Sink; Remove the hard-disk drive heat sink from the palmrest assembly.
4-42 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Hard-Disk Drive Heat Sink Figure 4-26. Hard-Disk Drive Heat Sink Removal To remove the hard-disk drive heat sink, follow these steps: 1. Remove the palmrest assembly. 2. Remove hard-disk drive heat sink screws HT1 through HT6. 3. Remove the hard-disk dri...
Page 79 - This screw holds the touch-pad button board in place.
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-43 Touch-Pad Assembly Figure 4-27. Touch-Pad Assembly Removal To remove the touch-pad assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the palmrest assembly. 2. Remove the hard-disk drive heat sink. 3. Remove touch-pad button screw H7. This screw holds the touch-pad button boar...
Page 80 - Speakers; To remove the speaker, follow these steps:
4-44 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Speakers Figure 4-28. Speaker Removal To remove the speaker, follow these steps: 1. Remove the palmrest assembly. 2. Remove the hard-disk drive heat sink. 3. Remove the touch-pad assembly. 4. Remove left speaker screw S1. 5. Remove the left speaker cover...
Page 81 - ase Assembly
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-45 B ase Assembly The base assembly consists of the following components: • IR lens • Processor board • LVDS board (13.3-inch LCD only) • USB board • Main board • Audio bezel • Audio board • PC Card cage • Latch assembly • BIOS door • Rubber feet The following subsecti...
Page 83 - IR Lens
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-47 IR Lens Figure 4-30. IR Lens Removal Remove the IR lens by gently pulling straight up on the lens with the fingers of one hand. IR lens
Page 84 - Processor Board; Remove the processor board from the main board.
4-48 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Processor Board Figure 4-31. Processor Board Removal Remove the processor board from the main board. The processor board is held in place on the main board by connectors JP18 and JP19. Using the fingers of one hand, gently remove the processor board from...
Page 85 - LVDS Board; To remove the LVDS board, follow these steps:
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-49 LVDS Board The LVDS board is present on computers with a 13.3-inch LCD. If you have a 12.1-inch LCD, skip this subsection. Figure 4-32. LVDS Board Removal To remove the LVDS board, follow these steps: 1. Remove LVDS board screw G2. This is the other screw that you l...
Page 86 - USB Board; To remove the USB board, follow these steps:
4-50 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual USB Board Figure 4-33. USB Board Removal To remove the USB board, follow these steps: 1. Remove USB board screw U1. 2. Disconnect the USB board from connector JP9 on the main board. With the fingers of one hand, gently pull the USB board straight up abou...
Page 87 - Main Board; To remove the main board, follow these steps:
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-51 Main Board Figure 4-34. Main Board Removal To remove the main board, follow these steps: 1. Remove the processor board. 2. If one is installed, remove the LVDS board. Otherwise, go to step 3. 3. Remove the USB board. 4. Remove main board screws M1, M2, and M3. 5. Re...
Page 88 - Audio Bezel
4-52 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Audio Bezel Figure 4-35. Audio Bezel Removal Remove the audio bezel by gently pulling it from the three audio jacks on the left side of the main board. This bezel usually drops out when the main board is removed from the computer. audio bezel
Page 89 - Audio Board; To remove the audio board, follow these steps:
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-53 Audio Board Figure 4-36. Audio Board Removal To remove the audio board, follow these steps: 1. Remove the main board. 2. Remove the audio board from the bottom of the main board. The audio board is held in place by two connectors on the main board (JP26 and JP22) an...
Page 90 - PC Card Cage; To remove the PC card cage, follow these steps:
4-54 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual PC Card Cage Figure 4-37. PC Card Cage Removal To remove the PC card cage, follow these steps: 1. Remove the main board. Use a support for the main board to prevent the board from flexing when the card cage screws are removed 2. Remove PC Card cage screw...
Page 91 - Latch Assembly; To remove the latch assembly, follow these steps:
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-55 Latch Assembly Figure 4-38. Latch Assembly Removal To remove the latch assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the latch assembly from the base assembly. Use the fingers of one hand and lift the assembly from its recess in the base assembly. The latch assembly is he...
Page 92 - Kensington Lock Plate; Figure 4-39. Kensington Lock Plate Removal
4-56 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Kensington Lock Plate Figure 4-39. Kensington Lock Plate Removal Use a screwdriver to lift the Kensington lock plate from its recess in the base assembly. The plate is held in place only by pressure. Kensingtonlock plate base assembly
Page 94 - Separate the front bezel from the back cover.
4-58 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual 3. Remove front bezel screws F1, F2, F3, and F4. 4. Separate the front bezel from the back cover. With the bottom of the LCD assembly facing you (cables end), insert your fingertips between the LCD panel and the front bezel. Start in the center of the be...
Page 95 - NOTE: Be careful when removing any part of the LCD flex cable.
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-59 12.1-Inch LCD Panel . Figure 4-41. 12.1-Inch LCD Panel Removal To remove the 12.1-inch LCD panel, follow these steps: 1. Remove the front bezel. See the previous subsection, “12.1-Inch LCD Front Bezel.” 2. Remove LCD panel screws LC1, LC2, LC3, and LC4. 3. Remove th...
Page 96 - See “12.1-Inch LCD Front Bezel” found earlier in this section.
4-60 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual 12.1-Inch LCD Inverter Board . Figure 4-42. 12.1-Inch Inverter Board Removal To remove the 12.1-inch inverter board, follow these steps: 1. Remove the front bezel. See “12.1-Inch LCD Front Bezel” found earlier in this section. 2. Remove the LCD panel. Se...
Page 102 - NOTE: Be careful when removing any part of the LCD cable harness.
4-66 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual 3. Remove the LCD panel. NOTE: Be careful when removing any part of the LCD cable harness. Lift up the LCD panel, and disconnect the LCD cable harness from connec-tor J1 on the back of the LCD panel (for an IBM panel, hold the cable ground strap in place...
Page 103 - See “13.3-Inch LCD Front Bezel” found earlier in this section.
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-67 13.3-Inch LCD Inverter Board . Figure 4-47. 13.3-Inch Inverter Board Removal To remove the 13.3-inch inverter board, follow these steps: 1. Remove the front bezel. See “13.3-Inch LCD Front Bezel” found earlier in this section. 2. Remove the LCD panel. See the previo...
Page 111 - ZIF connectors
Index 5 Z ZIF connectors disconnecting, 4-9reconnecting, 4-9
