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New Page 1 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 HINT: A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NO[...]

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A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 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 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. file:///I|/SERVICE%20M[...]

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 display latch 8 display latch button 2 display 9 battery bay 3 keyboard status lights 10 touch pad/track stick buttons 4 microphone 11 keyboard 5 device status lights 12 track stick 6 touch pad 13 power button 7 module bay 14 AccessDirect button file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...d%20ok/In[...]

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 Display Latch This latch keeps the display closed. Display The computer has a color LCD. Keyboard Status Lights The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Keyboard Status Lights Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled Turn[...]

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 Microphone Record audio with the internal microphone. Device Status Lights ● The light turns on when the computer is turned on. ● The light turns on when the computer reads or writes data. ● The light turns on steadily or blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. It also blinks to indi[...]

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 ❍ Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low. NOTICE: To avoid data loss, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing. Touch Pad 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 seco[...]

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 HINT: To turn off your computer, perform a Windows shutdown. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take several seconds). Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button This button allows you to launch a frequently used program, such as your d[...]

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 2 hard drive 4 speaker (one of two) PC Card Slot 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[...]

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 Right Side View 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. 1 speaker (one of two) 5 network connector 2 infrared sensor 6 S-video TV-out connector 3 audio connectors 7 air vent 4 modem connector Infrared Sensor [...]

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 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. file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...d%20ok/Inspiron/4100[...]

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 Modem Connector To use your computer's internal modem, connect the telephone cable to the modem connector. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. Network Connector To use your computer's integrated network adapter, use this connector t[...]

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 Air Vent HINT: The computer turns on the fans only when the computer gets hot. They may run most of the time or very seldom, depending on your use of the computer. Because the fans spin at a high rate of speed, they may make a noise. This noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or th[...]

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 air intake 6 PS/2 connector 2 serial connector 7 USB connector 3 parallel connector 8 video monitor connector 4 docking connector 9 AC adapter connector 5 air vent Serial Connector Use this connector to attach serial devices, such as a mouse or a handheld device. Parallel Connector Use this connector to[...]

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 Use this connector to attach the optional docking device, also called an advanced port replicator (APR). A docking device, or APR, allows you to easily use external devices with your computer, such as an external keyboard, mouse, or monitor. See the documentation that came with your docking device for add[...]

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 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. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power [...]

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 air intake 4 memory module and Mini PCI card 2 module release latch 5 battery release latch 3 docking device latch 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 Ca[...]

A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4100 Battery Release Latch Press the latch to remove a battery from the battery bay. Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...d%20ok/Inspiron/4100/4100_SERVICE_MAN/tour.htm (16 of 16)6/21/2004 1:02:12 AM[...]

Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 Back to Contents Page Conserving Power Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100 Conservation Tips Power Conservation Modes Power Options Properties Conservation Tips ● 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 wh[...]

Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 ● Press the power button or the power conservation key combination, , that you can program via the Advanced tab. HINT: You can use the Advanced tab to program the display-close option, the power button, and the power conservation key combination to activate standby mode. To exit standby mode, press the power b[...]

Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 2. Click Performance and Maintenance . 3. Click the Power Options icon. Windows 2000 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: ● Portable/Laptop (de[...]

Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 Alarms Tab HINT: To enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm . The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. When you receive your computer, the Lower battery alarm and Critical batt[...]

Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining. file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...%20ok/Inspiron/4100/4100_SERVICE_MAN/power.htm (5 of 10)6/21/2004 1:02:14 AM[...]

Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: ● Set icon and standby password options. ● Program the following functions: ❍ Activate standby mode. ❍ Activate hibernate mode. ❍ Shut down Windows and turn off the computer. file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...%20ok/Inspiron/4100/4100_SERVICE_M[...]

Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 ❍ No action ( None ). HINT: If you are going to connect your computer to a docking device, click None when you program the display-close option. This setting ensures that your computer does not enter standby mode or hibernate mode when you close (lower) the display. To program these functions, click an option [...]

Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 HINT: Windows XP automatically handles fluctuations in microprocessor performance during power source changes. Therefore, Intel SpeedStep technology is not included with computers running Windows XP. Intel® SpeedStep™ Tab If your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium® III processor, the Power Options Propertie[...]

Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 To change the Intel SpeedStep options, click the Advanced button and then click one of the following options. HINT: If you disable Intel SpeedStep, the processor operates at its minimum speed. ● Disable Intel SpeedStep technology control. ● Remove flag icon. ● Disable audio notification when performance ch[...]

Conserving Power: Dell Inspiron 4100 Click Apply to accept any changes, and then click OK to close the Intel SpeedStep technology window. Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/L...20ok/Inspiron/4100/4100_SERVICE_MAN/power.htm (10 of 10)6/21/2004 1:02:14 AM[...]

System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 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 Physical Environmental Microprocessor Microprocessor types Intel® Mobile Pentium® [...]

System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 PC Card CardBus controller Texas Instruments PCI 1420 CardBus controller PC Card connector two (supports two Type I or Type II cards or one Type III card) Cards supported 3.3 V and 5 V PC Card connector size 68 pins Data width (maximum) PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits Memory Architecture SDRAM Memory module [...]

System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 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 M[...]

System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 Audio controller AC97 Stereo conversion 16-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Interfaces: Internal AC 97 External microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector Speaker two 4-ohm speakers Internal speaker amplifier 1.0-W channel into 4 ohms Volume controls keyboard shortcuts, progr[...]

System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 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 (2.55-inch) sensor[...]

System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 Width 139.0 mm (5.47 inches) Weight 0.39 kg (0.87 lb) (8 cell) 0.26 kg (0.57 lb) (4 cell) Voltage 14.8 VDC Charge time (approximate): Computer off 1 to 1.5 hours (8 cell) 0.75 to 1 hour (4 cell) Operating life approximately 2 to 4 hours with 8-cell battery Life span (approximate) 500 discharge/charge cycles[...]

System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 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 0º to 35ºC (32º to 95ºF) Storage [...]

System Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4100 Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...%20ok/Inspiron/4100/4100_SERVICE_MAN/specs.htm (8 of 8)6/21/2004 1:02:15 AM[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100 Accessing Help Files Power Problems Error Messages Video and Display Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Scanner Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Chara[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 To access help in Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support . 2. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3. Click the topic that describes your problem, and then click Display . 4. Follow the instructions shown on the screen. To access help in[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 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 charge. Turn off the computer, disconnect the co[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 A required .DLL file was not found— The program that you are trying to open is missing an essential file. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows XP 1. Click the Start button. 2. Click Control Panel . 3. Click Add or Remove Programs . 4. Click the program you want to remove. 5. Click the Change or Re[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Check the battery— If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer. Test the electrical outlet— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, su[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Adjust the Windows display settings Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel . 2. Click Appearance and Themes . 3. Click Display , and then click the Settings tab. 4. Try different settings for Screen resolution and Color quality . Windows Me and Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button, [...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Reinstall the sound (audio) driver— See " Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities ." If you have a problem with external speakers HINT: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, make sure that you did not turn the player volume do[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Ensure that the printer is turned on— See the documentation supplied with the printer. Verify that Windows® recognizes the printer 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Printers . If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and then select the Details tab.[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Turn off call waiting (catch-phone)— See your telephone directory for instructions on deactivating this feature. Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties: 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Control Panel . 2. Double-click the Modems icon. 3. In the Modems Properties w[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 6. Click the Diagnostics tab to verify that the modem is communicating with Windows. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. Scanner Problems Check the power cable connection— Ensure that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the s[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 External Keyboard Problems 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 connect the keyboard [...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Drive Problems HINT: For information on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Tell Me How help file. See " Accessing Help Files ." If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive— In Windows XP , click the Start button, and then click My Computer . In Windows Me [...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Reinstall the drive 1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2. Remove the drive from the module bay. See " Module Bay Devices ." 3. Reinstall the drive. 4. Turn on the computer. Clean the drive— See the Tell Me How help file for instructions. See " A[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Check the drive for errors 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer and turn on the computer. 3. Check to see if the drive light is blinking. If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray 1. Ensure that the computer is off. 2. Straighten a paper clip and insert on[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Run ScanDisk Windows XP and Windows 2000 1. In Windows XP, click the Start button, and then click My Computer . In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. 2. Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and then click Properties . 3. Click the Tools [...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 See the software documentation— Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that may help you solve the problem. Ensure that you properly installed and configured the program. Reinstall the program if necessary. A program stops responding End the task 1. Press . 2. If necessary, click Task M[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 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 power cables from the electrical outlet. Use the u[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 15. Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you removed. 16. Replace the battery. HINT: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" in your Solutions Guide . If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, see "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide . [...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities The Dell Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer contains drivers for operating systems that may not be on your computer. Verify that the driver you are loading is under your operating system subdirectory. To reinstall drivers for optional devices such as wireless communicat[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions in the following subsections, or click the Extract button, follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme file. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, [...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 ● If you are installing a network adapter , click Network adapters and then click 3Com 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller . 7. Click Action , and then click Update Driver . 8. Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) , and then click Next . 9. Verify that Search removable media is selec[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 HINT: To see the System icon, you may need to click the View all control panel options link at the left side of the screen. 4. Click the Device Manager tab. ● If you are installing a modem driver , click Modem and then click the appropriate modem. ● If you are installing a network adapter driver , click Netw[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 The Properties window appears. If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in the Properties window reports what other devices are sharing the device's IRQ. 9. Resolve any IRQ conflicts. You can also use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter. To use the troubleshooter, click the Start button and clic[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings , and click Control Panel . 2. Double-click the System icon. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 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 i[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 To resolve an operating system problem, you can use System Restore from Safe Mode or Normal Mode to return your computer to an earlier operating state. System Restore does not cause you to lose personal files stored in the My Documents folder, data files, or e-mail messages after restoring the computer to an ear[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Creating a Restore Point Using the System Restore Wizard In Windows XP, you can either use the System Restore Wizard or manually create a restore point. To use the System Restore Wizard, click the Start button, click Help and Support , click System Restore , and then follow the instructions on the System Restore[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 4. Click to select a restore point and click Next . If a calendar date has only one restore point, that restore point is automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, click to select the restore point that you want to use. NOTICE: Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. D[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Reinstalling Windows® Reinstalling Windows XP Before reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem, try correcting the problem by performing a Windows System Restore . NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling the Windows XP operating system. The options can potential[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 11. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition , enter a name for your computer in the Computer Name window, and then click Next . If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional , enter a name for your computer and a password in the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, and then click Next . 12.[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 e. Press to move to the Boot menu. f. In the system setup program Boot menu, follow the instructions on the screen to change the boot sequence so that the CD or DVD drive boots first. Then insert the Operating System CD into the drive. g. Press to save your changes and exit the system setup program. h. Press any[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 Windows updates the system settings and restarts your computer. 15. If you set a password in step 13, type your password and click OK . If you did not set a password, click OK . 16. Reinstall the appropriate drivers. 17. Reenable your virus protection software. Reinstalling Windows 2000 NOTICE: The Operating Sys[...]

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100 select the type of file system that you want Windows 2000 to use, and then press . The installation takes 25-45 minutes. 6. Press again to restart your computer. 7. Click Next when the Welcome to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window appears. 8. When the Regional Settings window appears, select your region, and t[...]

Using the Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 4100 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[...]

Using the Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 4100 NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to test only your Dell computer. Using this program with other computers may cause incorrect computer responses or result in error messages. The diagnostic test groups or subtests also have these helpful features: ● Options that let you perform quick checks or exte[...]

Using the Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 4100 8. Save the settings and exit the system setup program. The computer restarts and runs the Dell Diagnostics. 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 W[...]

Using the Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 4100 For a quick check of your computer, select Quick Tests from the Test All Devices or Test One Device option. Quick Tests runs only the subtests that do not require user interaction and that do not take a long time to run. Dell recommends that you choose Quick Tests first to increase the odds of traci[...]

Using the Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 4100 1. Press . 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 groups, and the different diagn[...]

Using the Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 4100 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[...]

System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 4100 Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100 Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options Overview HINT: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in the system setup program, thus overriding options that you[...]

System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 4100 2. When the Dell™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. Depending on your computer, you may also be able to enter the system setup program by pressing the keyboard[...]

System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 4100 The boot sequence tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start the operating system. To change the computer's boot sequence, change the device settings in the Boot First Device , Boot Second Device , or Boot Third Device options. Boot Sequence Option Description Boot First Devic[...]

System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 4100 Dell recommends that you use Fast IR . If the infrared device cannot communicate with your computer, turn off the computer and repeat this procedure to change the setting to Slow IR . 5. Press to save the changes and exit the system setup program. The Microsoft® Windows® operating system starts automatical[...]

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 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 1 air intake 6 PS/2 connector 2 serial connector 7 USB connector 3 para[...]

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 Serial Connector Use the 9-pin serial connector to attach a serial device to the computer. The serial connector passes data in serial format (1 bit at a time over one line). This connector supports a variety of devices, including a serial mouse, that require serial data transmission. If you reconfigu[...]

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 (one byte) are sent simultaneously over eight separate lines. The parallel connector can also be configured for compatibility with the PS/2 standard. Support for the EPP feature improves network adapter performance (adapters connect to the computer's parallel connector and require the appropriat[...]

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 16 INIT# O Initialize printer 17 SLIN# O Select in 18-25 N/A N/A Ground signal Shell N/A N/A Frame ground Docking Connector Use this connector to attach your computer to the optional docking device. Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 STRB#/5V 51 HSYNC 101 VGA_GRN 151 GND 2 PD0 52 VSYNC 102[...]

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 13 DOCK_LINE 63 NC 113 CLK_DDC2 163 SAD8 14 DOCK_CDROM 64 DOCK_SCLK 114 SPAR 164 SC/BE0# 15 GND 65 DOCK_LRCK 115 SPME# 165 SAD9 16 M_SEN# 66 DOCK_MCLK 116 GND 166 SAD10 17 POWER_SW# 67 GND 117 SSERR# 167 SAD11 18 QPCIEN# 68 +12V 118 SPERR# 168 SAD12 19 S1.6M_EN# 69 AFD# 119 SLOCK# 169 GND 20 DFDD/LPT[...]

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 44 DOCK_+DC_IN 94 TXD0# 144 SWGATE# 194 SAD31 45 DOCK_+DC_IN 95 RXD0# 145 SRDATA# 195 GND 46 DOCK_+DC_IN 96 DCD0 146 SINDEX# 196 NC 47 DOCK_+DC_IN 97 NC 147 GND 197 NC 48 DOCK_+DC_IN 98 +5VSUS 148 NC 198 NC 49 GND 99 NC 149 +5VALW 199 NC 50 LOW_PWR 100 NC 150 NC 200 GND PS/2 Connector Use the 6-hole,[...]

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 6 KBD_CLK I Keyboard clock Shell N/A N/A Chassis ground 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. Pin Signal Definition 1 VCC Cable power 2[...]

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 Pin Signal I/O Definition 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 ground 9 CRTVCC O 5-V power source for CRT 10 GND N/A Signal ground 11 M-SEN# I Digital mon[...]

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs: Dell Inspiron 4100 S-Video Composite Video Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 GND 5 NC 2 GND 6 DCMPS-L 3 DLUMA-L 7 GND 4 DCRMA-L Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LAP...20ok/Inspiron/4100/4100_SERVICE_MAN/pinouts.htm (9 of 9)6/21/2004 1:02:23 AM[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Inspiron™ 4100 Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification System Components Palm Rest Inserts Display Cover Hard Drive Assembly Adding a Daughter Card Modem Module Bay Devices Memory Module Mini PCI Card As[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 4. Make sure 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[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 back 2 right 3 front 4 left 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. file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...20ok/Inspiron/4100/[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length. Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid over tightening. Hard Drive Door: (1 each) Keyboard to Bottom Case: (5 each) Display Bezel: (6 each) Rubber screw covers (6 e[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Display Assembly to Top Cover: (5 each) Display-Feed Flex Cable: (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) file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...20ok/Inspiron/4100/4100_S[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Display Latch: (2 each) (2 each) System Components Exploded View 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: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual a[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 top cover display assembly 9 bottom case assembly 2 center control cover 10 memory module cover 3 thermal cooling assembly 11 module bay device 4 hybrid cooling fan 12 main battery 5 microprocessor module 13 hard drive 6 system board 14 left speaker/antenna assembly 7 right speaker/antenna assembly[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 8 fan guard 16 keyboard 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 compute[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Display Cover 1. Slide your index fingers under the straight edge of the display cover until the cover pops out. 2. Slide the display cover towards the back of the computer. file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...20ok/Inspiron/4100/4100_SERVICE_MAN/remove.htm (9 of 52)6/21/2004 1:02:31 AM[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 3. Use your fingers to release the cover completely, and remove it. 4. To replace the display cover, bend it slightly to insert the four tabs on the rounded edge of the cover into the slots on the top of the computer. 5. Press the cover along the straight edge at the back of the computer until it sna[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 NOTICE: Read " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer " before performing the following procedure. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is running, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. CAUTION: [...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. If you force the hard drive into place using excessive force, you may damage the connector. 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. Pres[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 11. Connect the modem cable to the modem. NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections. 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[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 3. Close the display and turn the computer over. 4. Slide and hold the latch release, and pull the device out of the module bay. NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a travel case when they are not inserted in the computer. Store devices in a dry, safe place, and avoid pressing down on[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 M2.5 x 12-mm screw (1) 2 captive screws (2) Removing the Memory Modules NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surf[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 The module should pop up. 1 JDIM 1 2 JDIM 2 3 memory module sockets (2) 4 inner tabs (2 per socket) 3. Lift the memory module out of its socket. Replacing the Memory Modules 1. If you only have one memory module, install it in the connector labeled "JDIM1" on the system board. Install a sec[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 NOTICE: The memory module must be inserted at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. 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 at a 45- degree angle, and rotate the module down until [...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 antenna connectors on card (2) 2 antenna cables (2) Replacing the Mini PCI Card 1. Align the Mini PCI card with the socket at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the socket. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections. 2. Lower the Mini PCI c[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Keyboard Assembly Removing the Keyboard NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read [...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 4. Remove the center control cover: a. Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to lift the right edge of the center control cover and pr[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 keyboard 2 track stick 3 scalloped edge of blank key 4 palm rest 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. NOTICE: Do not pull[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 boss support (5) 2 track stick cable 3 keyboard flex cable 4 keyboard connector 5 orientation label 10. Remove the keyboard from the bottom case. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Place the keyboard on the palm rest at the front of the computer with the keys face down and the connector toward the back of t[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 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. NOTICE: Position the keyboard flex and track stick cables so that they are not pinched when you replace the keyboard in the bott[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 2 top cover 3 center control cover 4 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) 5 bottom case 6 EMI shield bracket 1. Remove the hard drive . file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...20ok/Inspiron/4100/4100_SERVICE_MAN/remove.htm (24 of 52)6/21/2004 1:02:31 AM[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 2. Remove the center control cover. 3. Remove the keyboard . 4. Close the display. 5. From the back of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "circle D." 6. Open the display assembly approximately 180 degrees and support the display assembly so that it does not open past t[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 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. file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...20ok/Inspiron/4[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 rubber screw covers (6) 5 M2 x 4-mm screws (5) 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4) 6 display-feed flex cable 3 display bezel 7 flex-cable retention bracket 4 top cover 8 display panel Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and rem[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Remove the display bezel . 4. Remove the hinge covers. 5. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the left side of the display panel and the two M2 x 4- mm screws on the right side of the display panel. HINT: If you have a Hitachi display panel, remove the two M2 x 4- m[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 display panel connector 2 top flex-cable connector 3 pull tab 4 bottom flex cable connector 5 inverter connector 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 connecto[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 3. Remove the display bezel . 4. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws and the two M1.7 x 3.5-mm screws that secure the display latch and bracket to the top cover. 5. Lift the display latch and bracket up and out of the top cover. 1 M1.7 x 3.5-mm screws (2) 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 3 display latch 4 brac[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws and the two M1.7 x 3.5-mm screws that secure the display latch and bracket to the top cover. 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 a[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 HINT: The right plastic hinge cover label includes an "R," and the left plastic hinge cover label includes an "L." The hinge cover labels face the back of the computer. file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...20ok/Inspiron/4100/4100_SERVICE_MAN/remove.htm (32 of 52)6/21/2[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 right hinge cover 2 left hinge cover Palm Rest NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTI[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 M2.5 x 12-mm screws (3) 2 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 3 hard-drive bay door 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 [...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 M2 x 3-mm screws (3) 2 palm rest 3 palm-rest flex cable 4 bottom case 5 back center of the palm rest 6 touch pad connector file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...20ok/Inspiron/4100/4100_SERVICE_MAN/remove.htm (35 of 52)6/21/2004 1:02:31 AM[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the bottom case to avoid damage to the palm rest. 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. 1 M2.5 x 12-mm sc[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly to the system board. 1 microprocessor thermal cooling assembly 2 captive screws (4) 3 right side 4. Lift the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly up and out of the system board. Repla[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 2. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled 1 through 4, in consecutive order. Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor Module NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using [...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 screwdriver (perpendicular to microprocessor) 2 pin-1 corner 3 processor die (do not touch) 4 ZIF socket 5 ZIF-socket cam screw 1. Remove the hard drive . 2. Remove the keyboard . NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the microprocessor th[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 NOTICE: You must position the microprocessor module correctly in the ZIF socket to avoid permanent damage to the module and the socket. 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,[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 4. Press . The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. 5. Press to enter the system setup program and reset the boot sequence with the appropriate drive, if required. 6. Press to exit the system setup program. 7. Remove the flash BIOS update floppy disk or CD from the drive and restart t[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 reserve battery 2 speaker connector 3 system board connector 4 reserve battery cable 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 BI[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Removing the Speaker Assemblies NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read " P[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 right speaker 2 palm-rest screw post 3 bottom case holders (2) 4 left speaker file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...20ok/Inspiron/4100/4100_SERVICE_MAN/remove.htm (44 of 52)6/21/2004 1:02:31 AM[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...20ok/Inspiron/4100/4100_SERVICE_MAN/remove.htm (45 of 52)6/21/2004 1:02:31 AM[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 antenna cable 6 antenna cable 2 in-line connector 7 right speaker holder 3 left speaker 8 mounting ring 4 mounting ring 9 right speaker 5 left speaker holder 1. Remove the hard drive . 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the display assembly . 4. Remove the palm rest . 5. Disconnect the speaker inte[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 Removing the System Board The system board's BIOS chip contains the service tag sequence, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the service tag sequence to the replac[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 fan guard 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (9) 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. file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...20ok/Inspiron/4100/4100_SERVICE_MAN/[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 1 M2.5 x. 5-mm screw (1) 11. Remove the speakers from the bottom case. 12. Pull the right side of the bottom case, next to the external headphone and microphone connectors, away from the system board as you simultaneously lift the front of the system board out and away from the bottom case. Replacing[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 c. Replace the fan guard, inserting the tab into the bottom case, and replace the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws. Replacing the screw opposite the tab first makes it easier to insert and replace the other two screws. 4. Replace the modem, the speaker assemblies, and the microprocessor thermal cooling assem[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 To prevent the latch assembly from coming loose, apply pressure to the latch and spring while removing the latch button. If the latch assembly does come loose from the case: a. Slide the spring onto the slider on the latch, and reinstall the latch into the holding features on the inside of the bottom[...]

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100 3 spring 7 wear rib 4 bottom case Replacing the Battery and Module Bay 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. To prevent the latch assembly from coming loose, apply pressure to the latch and spring while r[...]