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Dell Inspiron 8200 Manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200
A Tour of Your Computer
Solving Problems
Using Dell Diagnostics
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
System Setup Program
Specifications
Power Management
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
Removing and Replacing Parts
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
HINT:
A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file. To access the Tell Me How help file, click the Start button on the
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Microsoft
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desktop, and then click Help and Support. Click User and system guides, and then click User's guides. Click Tell Me How.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2002 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, AccessDirect, and Dell TravelLite are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation; ATI Mobility and RADEON are trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc.; Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation; GeForce2 Go is a registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation; Adobe is the trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation
disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
October 2002 Rev. A01

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  • Page 1 Corporation; GeForce2 Go is a registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation; Adobe is the trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 2: Removing The Battery Charger Board

    Back to Contents Page Battery Charger Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.
  • Page 3 Back to Contents Page Battery and Module Bay Latches Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.
  • Page 4 Back to Contents Page      ...

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    CAUTION: 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. Read and follow applicable safety instructions in the Owner's Manual that came with the computer.

  • Page 6: Screw Identification

    Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool to lay out and keep track of the component screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes.   NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length. Ensure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening.
  • Page 7 Fan: Memory Module/Modem Cover: Modem Daughter Card: M2 x 4 mm (3 each) M2.5 x 20 mm (1 each) M2 x 3 mm (1 each) Mini PCI Card:     M2.5 x 20 mm (1 each) Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 8: Removing The Microprocessor Module

    Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200   NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.

  • Page 9: Replacing The Microprocessor Module

    1 cam screw 2 perpendicular screwdriver 3 processor die (do not touch) a.  Loosen the cam screw that secures the microprocessor module. The location of the screw and the rotation direction may vary with the socket manufacturer; look for small icons indicating open and locked positions. b.

  • Page 10: Using Dell Diagnostics

    As long as the microprocessor and the display, keyboard, and CD or DVD drive are working, you can use the Dell Diagnostics. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you to resolve the problem yourself quickly without having to contact Dell for assistance.

  • Page 11: Advanced Testing

    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 tracing the source of the problem quickly.

  • Page 12: Confirming The System Configuration Information

    Keys Explains the functions of the all of the keystrokes that can be used in Dell Diagnostics. Device Describes the test group that is presently highlighted in the Device Groups list on the main menu screen. It also provides reasoning for using Group some tests.

  • Page 13: Display Overview

    Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200   Display Overview   Hinge Cover   Display Assembly   Display Bezel   Display Panel   Display Latch Display Overview     NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.

  • Page 14: Display Assembly

      1 hinge cover 1.  Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2.  Use a nonmarring plastic scribe to loosen the hinge cover at the back and at each side of the computer. 3.  Open the computer and use the scribe to pry between the key and the hinge cover until the hinge cover pops off.
  • Page 15     M2.5 x 6-mm screw strain relief display flex cable pull loop 2.  Remove the M2.5 x 6-mm flex-cable strain relief screw, and then use the pull loop to remove the display flex cable from the graphics card. NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in the middle.

  • Page 16: Display Bezel

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

  • Page 17: Replacing The Display Panel

    Replacing the Display Panel HINT: Use a magnetic screwdriver to reassemble the display panel in the display. 1.  Connect the flex cable to the two connectors on the back of the display panel. 2.  Place the display panel in the top cover, taking care that the flex cable is in place and is not crushed or crimped. 3.

  • Page 18: Reinstalling Drivers And Utilities

      Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers and utilities already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may contain drivers for operating systems that are not on your computer. Ensure that you are installing software appropriate for your operating system.

  • Page 19: Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities

    If you install a new device driver that causes system instability, you can use 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 Device Driver Rollback, then use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore") to return your operating system to its previous operating state before you installed the new device driver.

  • Page 20: Restoring The Computer To An Earlier Operating State

    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 in the System Restore Wizard window. You can also create and name a restore point if you are logged on as the computer administrator or a user with administrator rights.

  • Page 22: Removing The Fan

    Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.

  • Page 23: Removing The Hard Drive

    Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200   Hard Drive   Fixed Optical Drive NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries.

  • Page 24: Removing The Fixed Optical Drive

      captive screw pull tab Removing the Fixed Optical Drive 1.  Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2.  Loosen the captive screw on the bottom of the computer. 3.  Turn the computer over (to keep the captive screw from interfering with the pull tab) and pull out the pull tab. 4.

  • Page 25: Removing The Keyboard

    Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200   NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Keyboard

      blank key keyboard right side of computer 5.  Lift the right end of the keyboard and slide it slightly toward the right side of the computer to disengage the tabs at the left end. 6.  Pivot the keyboard and balance it upright on the left side of the computer.  ...
  • Page 27 2.  Insert the metal tabs at the left end of the keyboard under the edge of the bottom case, and fit the keyboard into place. 3.  Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be flush with the left and right surfaces of the palm rest. 4.

  • Page 28: Removing The Led Board

    Back to Contents Page LED Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.

  • Page 29: Removing The Palm Rest

    Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200   NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Palm Rest

      1 M2.5 x 20-mm screws (9) 8.  Turn the computer over. 9.  Use the pull loop to disconnect the palm-rest flex cable from the touch-pad connector on the system board. 10.  On the left and right sides of the palm rest, use a flat-blade scribe between the palm rest and the bottom case of the computer to separate the snaps that secure the palm rest to the bottom case.

  • Page 31: Pin Assignments For I/O Connectors

    Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 USB Connector     Signal -Data +Data Ground Serial Connector     Signal Signal RXDA TXDA     Parallel Connector     Signal Signal STRB# BUSY...

  • Page 32: S-Video Tv-Out Connector

    SLCT AFDF# ERROR# INIT# PD5F SLCT_IN PD6F 18-23 PD7F DFDD/LPT# ACK# Video Connector     Signal Signal CRT_VCC GREEN BLUE MSEN# DAT_DDC2 HSYNC VSYNC CLK_DDC2     PS/2 Connector     Signal DAT_KBD DAT_SM1 PS2VCC CLK_KBD CLK_SM1 S-Video TV-Out Connector  ...

  • Page 33: Docking Connector

      S-Video Signal DLUMA-L DCRMA-L   Composite Video Signal SPDIF DCMPS-L SPGND Docking Connector     Signal Signal STRB#/5V VGA_GRN VGA_RED VGA_BLU DOCK_SD/MODE D_IRTX D_IRRX SPIRQB# DOCK_SPKR SPIRQC# DOCK_MIC DAT_DDC2 DOCK_LINE CLK_DDC2 DOCK_CDROM SPAR SPME# M_SEN# POWER_SW# SSERR# QPCIEN# SPERR# S1.6M_EN# SLOCK#...
  • Page 34 DFDD/LPT# SSTOP# SDEVSEL# STRDY# D_ATCTLED SIRDY# D_PWRLED SFRAME# DOCK_PWR_SRC SCLKRUN# DOCK_PWR_SRC DOCK_PWR_SRC SGNTA# SREQA# +5VDOCK SGNT0# +5VDOCK SREQ0# +5VDOCK SPCIRST# +5VDOCK SH1SEL# +5VDOCK SWRPRT# DOCK_PWR_SRC SDSKCHG#/DRQ DOCK_PWR_SRC SDIR# DOCK_PWR_SRC STRK0# DOCK_PWR_SRC SSTEP# SDRV1# DOCK_+DC_IN DOCK_+DC_IN SMRT1# DOCK_+DC_IN SWRDATA# DOCK_+DC_IN SWGATE# DOCK_+DC_IN SRDATA# DOCK_+DC_IN...

  • Page 35: Ieee 1394 Connector

    DAT_SMB SAD19 DCLK_SMB SAD20 SMB_INIT# SAD21 DAT_DOCKSM1 SAD22 CLK_DOCKSM1 SAD23 DAT_DOCKKBD SAD24 CLK_DOCKKBD SC/BE3# SAD25 CTS0 SAD26 RTS0 SAD27 DSR0 SAD28 SAD29 DTR0 SAD30 TXD0# SAD31 RXD0# DCD0 +5VSUS IEEE 1394 Connector     Signal TPB- TPB+ TPA- TPA+ Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 36: Power Management Modes

    Back to Contents Page Power Management Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200   Management Tips   Power Management Modes   Power Options Properties Management Tips Connect the Dell™ computer to an electrical outlet when possible because the battery life expectancy is largely determined by the number of times the  battery is charged. Place the computer in standby mode hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time.

  • Page 37: Power Schemes Tab

    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 Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. Dell recommends that you continue to use these settings.

  • Page 38: Removing And Replacing Parts

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

  • Page 39: Removing The Reserve Battery

    Back to Contents Page Reserve Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Reserve Battery

    1 M2.5 x 4-mm screws (4) 2 palm rest bracket 3 palm-rest flex cable 7.  Remove the four M2.5 x 4-mm screws that secure the palm rest bracket. 8.  While supporting the palm-rest flex cable, lift out the palm rest bracket and turn it over. 9.
  • Page 41 Back to Contents Page RJ-11/RJ-45 Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.
  • Page 42 modem cable When replacing the system board, ensure that the network cable is safely above the board and out of the way. Back to Contents Page      ...

  • Page 43: System Setup Program

    The system setup program contains the standard settings for your computer. NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly.

  • Page 44: Changing Printer Modes

    To enable or disable a device, highlight the item and press . Enabled items appear as white and display a small triangle to the left; disabled items appear blue or dimmed without a triangle. Changing Printer Modes Set the Parallel Mode option according to the type of printer or device connected to the parallel connector. To determine the correct mode to use, see the documentation that came with the device.

  • Page 45: Solving Problems

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

  • Page 46: Start-Up Error Messages

    The 70-W AC adapters used in some of Dell’s earlier portable computers can be used with your computer, but they will decrease system performance. Likewise, you can use the 3800-mAh and 3600-mAh batteries from earlier Dell computers, but these lesser-capacity batteries will discharge faster. Using less- powerful AC adapters or batteries may cause you to receive a WARNING or a SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ERROR message similar to the following: WARNING: 70 Watt AC adapter detected.

  • Page 47: Sound And Speaker Problems

    2.  Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Owner's Manual that came with your computer).

  • Page 48: If You Have A Problem With External Speakers

    Reinstall the sound (audio) driver— "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 down or off.

  • Page 49: Scanner Problems

    If you have voice mail service, you might hear an irregular dial tone when you have messages. Contact your telephone company for instructions on restoring a dial tone. 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.

  • Page 50: Unexpected Characters

    5.  Type some characters on the integrated keyboard and verify that they appear on the display. If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Owner's Manual that came with your computer).

  • Page 51: If You Hear An Unfamiliar Scraping Or Grinding Sound

    If the drive is a fixed drive, review "Check the drive for errors." 3.  Reinstall the drive. 4.  Turn on the computer. Clean the drive— See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Tell Me How help file for instructions. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help."...

  • Page 52: Pc Card Problems

    Double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed. If you have problems with a Dell-provided PC Card— Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Owner's Manual that came with your computer). If you have problems with a PC Card not provided by Dell—...

  • Page 53: General Program Problems

    You have too many programs open. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. Operating system not found— Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Owner's Manual that came with your computer). A required .DLL file was not found—...

  • Page 54: Resolving Other Technical Problems

    15.  Turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly. If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Owner's Manual that came with your computer).
  • Page 55  ...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200   System Information    PC Card    Memory    Ports and Connectors    Communications   Video   Audio    Display    Keyboard    Touch Pad    Track Stick    Battery    AC Adapter   Physical   Environmental   System Information  System chip set Intel® 845MP Data bus width 64 bits Microprocessor address bus width 32 bits Graphics bus...
  • Page 57 supports composite video and S/PDIF) Modem RJ-11 port Network adapter RJ-45 port IEEE 1394 4-pin serial connector   Communications Modem:   Type integrated v.92 56K Controller softmodem Interface internal AC 97 bus Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi (802.11b) wireless support  ...
  • Page 58   Touch Pad  X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size:   Width 64.88-mm (2.55-inch) sensor-active area Height 48.88-mm (1.92-inch) rectangle   Track Stick  X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 250 count/sec @ 100 gf Size protrudes 0.5 mm higher than surrounding keycaps   Battery  Type 66-WHr "smart" lithium ion (4460 mAh) Dimensions:  ...
  • Page 59 Relative humidity (maximum):   Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates a user environment): Operating 0.9 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and with a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 122 G Storage...

  • Page 60: Removing The System Board

    Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.
  • Page 61 13.  Separate the network cable from the system board: a.  First remove the network cable cover: Insert a narrow plastic scribe or small screwdriver just barely into the slot that faces the back of the computer (do not insert the scribe far enough to catch on the wires inside), press down on the cover lightly to secure it, and pry upward to release the cover.
  • Page 62 Back to Contents Page      ...

  • Page 63: System Components

    Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.     1 display assembly main battery 2 hinge cover...

  • Page 64: Removing The Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

    Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200   NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.
  • Page 65 1 microprocessor thermal- cooling assembly NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly. The oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads. 5.  Lift out the thermal-cooling assembly. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 66: Hints, Notices, And Cautions

    Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200   Hints, Notices, and Cautions   Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and Cautions HINT: A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

  • Page 67: A Tour Of Your Computer

    2 display 10 module bay 3 device status lights 11 touch pad/track stick buttons 4 air vent 12 Dell AccessDirect buttons 5 keyboard status lights 13 power button 6 keyboard 14 microphone 7 track stick 15 volume control buttons 8 touch pad  ...
  • Page 68 Turns on steadily or blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. It also blinks to indicate battery charge status. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: Solid green: The battery is charging. ¡...

  • Page 69: Left Side View

    When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting it to an electrical outlet. Module Bay— You can install devices such as a CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, or Dell TravelLite™ module in the module bay. Touch Pad/Track Stick Buttons— Correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse.

  • Page 70: Right Side View

    Connects your computer to a TV. Also connects S/PDIF capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. Security Cable Slot— Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.
  • Page 71 speaker IEEE 1394 connector security cable slot PC Card slot hard drive bay audio connectors infrared sensor air vents Speakers— Press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard shortcuts to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. Security Cable Slot— Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer.

  • Page 72: Back View

    Air Vents— The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. HINT: The computer turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. The fans may make noise, which is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer.

  • Page 73: Bottom View

    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 connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
  • Page 74   1 memory module and modem cover 2 device release latches 3 Mini PCI card cover 4 docking device latch Memory Module and Modem Cover— Protects the memory module(s) and the modem daughter card. Device Release Latches— Press and hold a release latch to remove a device in the module bay. Mini PCI card cover—...

  • Page 75: System Upgrades

    Back to Contents Page System Upgrades Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200   Memory Modules   Modem Daughter Card   Mini PCI Card Memory Modules NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.

  • Page 76: Removing The Memory Modules

      1 DIMM B 2 memory module sockets 3 DIMM A socket 4 modem daughter card 5 metal tabs (2 per socket) Removing the Memory Modules 1.  Remove the memory module/modem cover. 2.  To release a memory module from its socket, spread apart the tabs at each side of the module until the module pops up slightly. 3.

  • Page 77: Mini Pci Card

      modem daughter card M2 x 3-mm screw 3.  Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that secures the modem daughter card to the system board. 4.  Use the pull tab to pull the modem daughter card straight up out of its connector. NOTICE: Do not pull on the modem cable.

  • Page 78: Removing The Mini Pci Card

    M2.5 x 20-mm screw Removing the Mini PCI Card 1.  Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2.  Remove the M2.5 x 20-mm screw and then remove the Mini PCI card cover. 3.  To release the Mini PCI card, spread the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. 4.

  • Page 79: Removing The Video Graphics Board

    6.  Separate the video graphics board from the system board connector. Replacing the Video Graphics Board 1.  Align the three screw holes and press down firmly on the word "Dell" to seat the board in its connector. NOTICE: Ensure that the board is correctly and firmly seated before continuing. Failure to do so will cause intermittent video failures.

  • Page 80: Enabling Hibernate Mode

    The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling the Windows XP operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative.

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