Dell 4100 manual

Dell™Inspiron™4100 A Tour of Your Computer Conserving Power System Specifications Solving Problems UsingtheDell™Diagnostics System Setup Program Ports and Connector Pin - Outs Removing and Replacing Parts Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me H[...]

Back to Contents Page UsingtheDell™Diagnostics Dell™Inspiron™4100  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 Diagnostics Whenever a major component or d[...]

9.  When you have completed running diagnostics, remove the Drivers and Utilities CD . 10.  When the computer restarts, press as soon as the Dell logo screen appears, and before the Microsoft Windows logo screen appears. 11.  In the system setup program, press until you locate the page with the Boot menu. 12.  Reset the boot sequence so[...]

 Confirming the System Configuration Information When you boot your computer from your Drivers and Utilities CD , the diagnostics checks your system configuration information and displays it in the Device Groups area on the main menu screen. The following sources supply this configuration information for the diagnostics: l The system configurati[...]

Back to Contents Page Ports and Connector Pin - Outs Dell™Inspiron™4100  Port Locations  Serial Connector  Parallel Connector  Docking Connector  PS/2 Connector  USB Connector  Video Connector  S- Video TV - Out Connector Port Locations   Serial Connector Use the 9 - pin serial connect[...]

Parallel Connector Use the 25 - hole parallel connector to attach a parallel device to the computer. The parallel connector is used primarily for printers. The parallel connector transmits data in parallel format, where 8 data bits (one byte) are sent simultaneously over eight separate lines. The parallel connector can also be configured for compat[...]

PS/2 Connector Use the 6 - hole, miniature DIN PS/2 connector to attach PS/2 - compatible devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad. If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the PS/2 connector.  6 PD4 56 USB_VD1 - 106 DOCK_SD/MODE 156 SAD2 7 PD5 57 GND 107 D_IRTX 157 SAD3 8 PD6 58 U[...]

 USB Connector Use the USB connector to attach one or more USB devices, such as a mouse, to the computer. USB is a peripheral standard that enables automatic detection of USB - compliant peripheral devices.   Video Connector Use the 15 - pin video connector to attach an external monitor to the computer. If the image does not appear on the [...]

S- Video TV - Out Connector Use this connector on the right side of the computer to connect your computer to a television.   Back to Contents Page    1 RED O Red video 2 GREEN O Green video 3 BLUE O Blue video 4 DDC2_MONID2 I Monitor detect ID2 5 GND N/A Signal ground 6 GND N/A Signal ground 7 GND N/A Signal ground 8 GND N/A Signal g[...]

Back to Contents Page Conserving Power Dell™Inspiron™4100  Conservation Tips  Power Conservation Modes  Power Options Properties Conservation Tips l 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 comput[...]

1.  Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Control Panel . 2.  Click the Power Options icon. Power Schemes Tab The Power schemes pull - down menu displays the selected preset power scheme: l Portable/Laptop (default) l Home/Office l Always On l Presentation (Windows XP and Windows 2000 only) l Minimal Power Management (Win[...]

Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining.  Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: l Set icon and standby password options. l Program the following functions: ¡ Activate standby mode. ¡ Activate hibernate mode. ¡ Shut down Windows and turn off the computer. ¡ No action [...]

 To program these functions, click an option from the corresponding pull - down menu, and then click OK . Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you enable hibernate mode by clicking the Enable hibernate support check box.  Intel ® SpeedStep™Tab If your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium ® III processor, the Power Options Properti[...]

 To change the Intel SpeedStep options, click the Advanced button and then click one of the following options. l Disable Intel SpeedStep technology control. l Remove flag icon. l Disable audio notification when performance changes. Click Apply to accept any changes, and then click OK to close the Intel SpeedStep technology window. Back to Conten[...]

Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™Inspiron™4100 Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 1.  Make sure that the work surface is 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.  Make sure the compu[...]

 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.  1 back 2 right 3 front 4 left NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length. Make sure that th[...]

System Components Exploded View  (5 each)  (4 each)  Palm Rest to Bottom Case: (5 each) (3 each)  Hybrid Cooling Fan: (2 each) (1 each)  System Board to Bottom Case: (10 each)  Modem to System Board: (2 each)   Display Latch: (2 each) (2 each)   NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your[...]

Palm Rest Inserts 1.  Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2.  If the computer is connected (docked) to a docking device, undock it. 3.  Keep the display open and tilt the computer back so that you can access the bottom of the computer. 4.  Slide and hold the latch release on the right side,[...]

8.  To replace the palm rests, insert the tabs on the inside edge of the palm rest 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. Display Cover 1.  Slide your index fingers under the straight edge of the display cover until the cover pops out. 2. [...]

  4.  Lift up the hard drive door until you hear a click. 5.  Slide the hard drive out of the computer. Replacing the Hard Drive 1.  Lift up the hard drive door until you hear a click. Push the hard drive into the drive bay until it is fully seated in the bay. 2.  Press the hard drive door down. 3.  Replace the M3 x 5 - mm scre[...]

11.  Connect the modem cable to the modem. 12.  Align the modem with the screw hole(s) and press the modem into the connector on the system board. 13.  Install the screw(s) to secure the modem to the system board. 14.  Replace the modem cover. Module Bay Devices 1.  Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down[...]

 Removing the Memory Modules 1.  Remove the memory module cover. 2.  Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the inner tabs on each end of the memory module socket. The module should pop up.   3.  Lift the memory module out of its socket. Replacing the Memory Modules 1 M2.5 x 12 - mm screw (1) 2 captive screws (2) NOTICE: Di[...]

1.  If you only have one memory module, install it in the connector labeled "JDIM1" on the system board. Install a second memory module in the connector labeled "JDIM2." 2.  Align the notch in the memory module with the slot in the center of the socket. 3.  Slide the edge connector of the module firmly into the socket a[...]

Keyboard Assembly Removing the Keyboard 1.  Remove the hard drive . 2.  Turn the computer over, and remove the five M2.5 x 12 - mm screws labeled "circle K."   3.  Turn the computer over and open the display. 4.  Remove the center control cover: a.  Use a small, flat - blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to lift the r[...]

 6.  Lift the keyboard straight up until it clears the keyboard boss support in the bottom case. 7.  Rotate the keyboard forward toward the front of the computer. 8.  Rest the key face of the keyboard on the palm rest. 9.  Pull up on the keyboard connector to disconnect it from the interface connector on the system board.   10.[...]

The keyboard connector may have a label on it that shows the correct orientation of the keyboard connector to the system - board interface connector. 3.  Carefully turn the keyboard over. Align the keyboard boss support, fit the left side of the keyboard into place, and then snap the right side of the keyboard into place. 4.  Check that the k[...]

  9.  Pull up on the pull - tab that is attached to the display - feed flex cable connector to remove the tab from the interface connector on the system board. 10.  Lift the display assembly up and out of the bottom case.  NOTICE: When reconnecting the display - feed flex cable connector to the system board, push down on the top left[...]

Removing the 14.1 - Inch Display Bezel 1.  Remove the hard drive . 2.  Remove the display assembly . 3.  Use a plastic scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw holes located on the front of the bezel. 4.  Remove the six M2.5 x 5 - mm screws located on the front of the bezel. 5.  Startingatthebottomoft[...]

9.  Remove the tape that secures the display panel connector and the tape that secures the middle of the display - feed flex cable to the display panel. 10.  Pull the top flex - cable connector down and away to remove it from the display panel connector. Replacing the 14.1 - Inch Display Panel 1.  Reconnect the top flex - cable connector t[...]

Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers 1.  Remove the display assembly . 2.  Rotate the hinges forward at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the front of the display assembly. 3.  To remove the hinge covers, slide them off the hinges.  Replacing the Hinge Covers 1.  Attach the display assembly to the bottom case. 2.  Close th[...]

 Palm Rest 1.  Remove the hard drive . 2.  Remove the keyboard . 3.  Remove the display assembly and hinge covers . 4.  Turn the computer over and remove the three M2.5 x 12 - mm screws labeled "circle P."  1 right hinge cover 2 left hinge cover NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical out[...]

 5.  Remove the two M2 x 3 - mm screws that are located in the hard - drive bay door labeled "circle P." 6.  Turn the computer over, and remove the three M2 x 3 - mm screws that secure the palm rest to the bottom case: a.  Remove the two M2 x 3 - mm screws that are located on the back edge of the bottom case, underneath the di[...]

8.  Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the bottom case by lifting up the inside of the palm rest while pushing in on the outside.  Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly 1.  Remove the hard drive . 2.  Remove the keyboard . 3.  Loosen the four captive screws that secure the [...]

4.  Lift the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly up and out of the system board. Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly 1.  Place the right side of the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly under the palm rest and lower the assembly onto the system board. 2.  Tighten the four captive screws, labeled 1 through 4, in con[...]

1.  Align the pin - 1 corner of the microprocessor module with the pin - 1 corner of the ZIF socket, and insert the microprocessor module. When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the module is not seated correctly. 2. [...]

 Replacing the Reserve Battery 1.  Connect the reserve battery cable to the system board connector. 2.  Position the reserve battery above the speaker connector on the system board. 3.  Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD. For instructions on how to flash the BIOS, see " Flashing the BIOS ." Sys[...]

   1 right speaker 2 palm - rest screw post 3 bottom case holders (2) 4 left speaker 1 antenna cable 6 antenna cable[...]

1.  Remove the hard drive . 2.  Remove the keyboard . 3.  Remove the display assembly . 4.  Remove the palm rest . 5.  Disconnect the speaker interface cable connectors. 6.  Remove the speaker assemblies by pulling them straight up and out of the bottom case. Replacing the Speaker Assemblies 1.  Place the mounting ring over the[...]

 10.  Turn the computer over and remove the M2.5 x 5 - mm screw, which is labeled "circle B" with an arrow on the front center of the system board by the battery connector. 1 fan guard 2 M2.5 x 5 - mm screws (9) battery connector.   11.  Remove the speakers from the bottom case. 12.  Pull the right side of the bottom cas[...]

5.  Replace the palm rest, the keyboard, the display assembly, and the hard drive. 6.  Replace the module bay devices and any PC Cards or plastic blanks in the PC Card slot. 7.  Insert the floppy disk or CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions on the scr[...]

To prevent the latch assembly from coming loose, apply pressure to the latch and spring while replacing the latch button. 2.  Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released. Back to Contents Page   [...]

Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™Inspiron™4100  Overview  Viewing the System Setup Screens  System Setup Screens  Commonly Used Options Overview You can use the system setup program as follows: l To set or change user - selectable features — for example, your password l To verify information about [...]

change the device settings in the Boot First Device , Boot Second Device , or Boot Third Device options.  For a change in the boot sequence options to take effect, you must reboot your computer. Changing Printer Modes Set the Parallel Mode option according to the type of printer or device connected to the parallel port. To determine the correct [...]

Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™Inspiron™4100  Accessing Help Files  Power Problems   Accessing Help Files  Power Problems  Error Messages  Video and Display Problems  Sound and Speaker Problems  Printer Problems  Modem and Internet Connection Problems  Scanner Problems [...]

Error Messages  Video and Display Problems If the display is blank  Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to charge. Turn off the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to room temperature.If th[...]

If the display is difficult to read  If only part of the display is readable  Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakers  If you have a problem with external speakers  Switch the video image — If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to the display. Adjust the [...]

Printer Problems  Modem and Internet Connection Problems  Reinstall the Sound (audio) driver — See " Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities ." Check the printer cable connections — Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the computer (see "Connecting a Printer" in the Dell Solutions Guide that came with your[...]

Scanner Problems  Touch Pad or Mouse Problems  External Keyboard Problems  Unexpected Characters Windows 2000 1.  Click the Start button, point to Settings , and click Control Panel . 2.  In the Control Panel window, double - click Phone and Modem Options . If there are multiple entries for the same modem or modems listed that are no[...]

 . Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive  If you cannot play a CD, CD - RW, or DVD  HINT: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Disable the numeric keypad — Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are displayed instead of letters. Verify that the numbers lock l[...]

If you cannot eject the CD, CD - RW, or DVD drive tray  If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound  If the CD - RW drive stops writing  If you have problems with a hard drive  Network Problems  General Program Problems A program crashes  1.  Ensure that the computer is off. 2.  Straighten a paper clip and insert on[...]

A program stops responding  A solid blue screen appears  Error messages appear  E- Mail Problems  If Your Computer Gets Wet 1.  Turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2.  Remove the battery. 3.  Wipe off the battery and put it in a safe [...]

15.  Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you removed. 16.  Replace the battery. If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, see "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide . If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 1.  Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down th[...]

Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If you install a new device driver that causes system instability, you can use the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the new device driver with the previously installed version of the device driver. If you cannot reinstall your previous driver by using the Device Driver Rollback process, then s[...]

l If you are installing a modem driver , click Modem and then click the appropriate modem. l If you are installing a network adapter driver , click Network adapters and then click 3Com 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller . 5.  Click Properties and click the Driver tab. 6.  Click Update Driver . 7.  Verify that Automatic search for a [...]

4.  Click Device Manager . 5.  Click View , and then click Resources by connection . 6.  Double - click Interrupt request (IRQ) to view the IRQ assignments. Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 7.  Double - click any conflicting device listed [...]

Manually Creating a Restore Point 1.  Click the Start button, point to All Programs (point to Programs in Windows Me) — > Accessories — > System Tools , and then click System Restore . 2.  Click Create a restore point . 3.  Click Next . 4.  Type a name for the new restore point in the Restore point description field. The prese[...]

2.  Shut down the computer, and then turn on the computer. 3.  Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD message appears on the screen. 4.  When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now . 5.  Read the information in the License Agreement window, and then press on your keyboard to agree with t[...]

7.  If the mouse tutorial starts, press to exit and then press . 8.  Click the setting for the region closest to where you live, and then click Next . 9.  Click the graphic that matches your keyboard layout, and then click Next . 10.  In the User Information window, type your name and, optionally, company name, and then click Next . Rea[...]

Enabling Hibernate Support 1.  Click the Start button, point to Settings , and click Control Panel . 2.  Double - click the Power Management 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   [...]

Back to Contents Page System Specifications Dell™Inspiron™4100       Microprocessor  System Information  PC Card  Memory  Ports and Connectors  Communications  Video  Audio  Display  Keyboard  Touch Pad  Track Stick  Battery  AC Adapter ?[...]

    Infrared sensor compatible with IrDA Standard 2.0 (4 MB) and IrDA Standard 1.0 (Slow IR) Docking 200 - pin connector for a Dell docking device S- video TV - out 7- pin mini - DIN connector (S - video to composite video adapter is optional) Mini PCI Type IIIA Mini PCI card slot with Wi - Fi (802.11b) wireless support Modem RJ - 11 po[...]

      shortcuts Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) Key travel 2.7 mm ± 0.3 (0.11 inch ± 0.016 inch) Key spacing 19.05 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.75 inch ± 0.012 inch) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji TouchPad X/Ypositionresolution(graphicstablemode) 240 cpi Size:  Width 64.88 - mm (2[...]

  Back to Contents Page    Physical Height 36.8 mm (1.4 inches) Width 319.5 mm (12.5 inches) Depth 253.6 mm (9.9 inches) Weight (with 8 - cell battery) 2.50 kg (5.50 lb) with travel module  2.69 kg (5.92 lb) with floppy drive  2.73 kg (6.01 lb) with CD drive Environmental Temperature range:  Operating 0 º to 35 º C ([...]

Back to Contents Page A Tour of Your Computer Dell™Inspiron™4100  Front View  Left Side View  Right Side View  Back View  Bottom View Front View  Display Latch This latch keeps the display closed. Display The computer has a color LCD. Keyboard Status Lights  CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or [...]

The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Microphone Record audio with the internal microphone. Device Status Lights  l The light turns on when the computer is turned on. l The light turns on when the computer reads or writes data. l The light turns on steadily or blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. [...]

Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. Module Bay You can install devices such as a CD drive, a DVD drive, a CD - RWdrive,asecondharddrive,asecondbattery,oraDellTravelLite™travelmoduleinthe module bay. For more information, see "About the Module Bay" in the So[...]

The PC Card slot has two connectors that support various types of PC Cards (also referred to as PCMCIA cards), including modems and network adapters. Hard Drive The hard drive reads and writes data on a hard disk. Security Cable Slot  This slot allows you to attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Instructions for insta[...]

Infrared Sensor  The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your computer to another infrared - compatible device without using cable connections. Audio Connectors  Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Attach a microphone to the connector. Modem Connector  To use your computer's internal modem, connect the telephone c[...]

For information on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. S- Video TV - Out Connector Use this connector to attach your computer to a television.  Air Vent The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Back View ?[...]

Docking Connector  PS/2 Connector  USB Connector  Video Monitor Connector  AC Adapter Connector This connector attaches an AC adapter to the computer.  The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off. HINT: Docking devices may not be [...]

Bottom View   Module Release Latch Press the latch to remove a device in the module bay. Docking Device Latch This latch connects the computer to an optional docking device. Memory Module and Mini PCI Card For instructions on removing and installing memory modules and the optional Mini PCI card, see "Replacing Parts" in the Solution[...]