PC Card Slot

The PC Card slot has two connectors that support various types of PC Cards, including modems and network cards.

Back View

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Fan Exhausts

HINT: The computer turns on the fan only when the computer gets hot. It may run most of the time or very seldom, depending on your use of the computer. Because the fan spins at a high rate of speed, it may make a noise. This noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. The fan works with the air intake to prevent the computer from overheating. When the computer gets hot, the small internal fan turns on and draws air through the air intake to cool the computer. Hot air is expelled through the fan exhaust. CAUTION: Do not push objects into or block the air intake. Doing so can cause fire or damage interior components. Keep the opening free from dust and other foreign particles.

AC Adapter Connector

Use this connector to attach an AC adapter to the computer.
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HINT: Although the AC adapter works worldwide, power connectors vary among countries. Before using the AC adapter in a foreign country, you may need to obtain a new power cable designed for use with the electrical outlets in that country. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer either turned on or off. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, grasp the adapter cable connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable.

PS/2 Connector

Use this connector to attach PS/2-compatible devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad to your computer.

Video Connector

Use this connector to attach an external monitor to the computer.
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Parallel Connector

Use this connector to attach a parallel device, such as a printer, to the computer.

USB Connectors

Use these connectors to attach USB-compatible devices such as a mouse, docking device, keyboard, printer, or scanner to your computer.

Serial Connector

Use this connector to attach a serial device, such as a palmtop, to the computer.
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Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems

Power Conservation

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 while the computer uses AC power. Your battery's life expectancy is largely determined by the number of times it is charged, so use an AC power source to run the computer if one is available. When the computer is using battery power, remove the PC Cards that you are not using. When possible, attach your computer to an electrical outlet when you play CDs and DVDs. Playing a CD or DVD uses a lot of battery power. Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time.

Power Conservation Modes

Standby Mode
Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out.) When you resume computer operation from standby mode, the desktop is restored to the same state that it was in before the computer entered standby mode. To activate standby mode:
Click the Start button, click Shutdown, click Standby, and then click OK.
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Press the power button or the power conservation key combination, <Fn><Suspend>, that you programmed (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 resume operation from standby mode, press the power button, or if you activated standby mode by closing the display, open (raise) the display.

Hibernate Mode

Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. When you resume computer operation, the application programs and files that were open before you activated hibernate mode are still open. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low, or if either the power button, the power conservation key combination, <Fn><Suspend>, or the display-close option are programmed to activate hibernate mode in the Advanced tab of the Power Options Properties window. HINT: Some PC Cards may not operate correctly after resuming operation from hibernate mode. If you encounter problems with a PC Card, reinsert the card or restart your computer. To resume computer operation from hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to return to its normal operating state. Pressing a key or touching the touch pad will not bring the computer out of hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory. Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. If you reinstall the operating system, you must reenable hibernate mode support.

Power Options Properties

To access the Microsoft Windows Power Options Properties window: 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel (double-click Control Panel in Windows 2000). 2. Double-click the Power Options icon.
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Power Schemes Tab

The Power schemes pull-down menu displays the selected preset power scheme:
Home/Office Portable/Laptop (default) Presentation (Windows 2000 only) Always On Minimal Power Management (Windows 2000 only) Max Battery (Windows 2000 only) HINT: Dell recommends that you continue to use the Portable/Laptop power scheme to maximize battery power conservation.
Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for putting the computer into standby mode, turning off the display, and turning off the hard drive.
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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 Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. The Power Mode in the Low battery alarm is set to none and the Power Mode if the Critical battery alarm is set to hibernate. Dell recommends that you continue to use these defaults.
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Power Meter Tab

The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining.
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Advanced Tab

The Advanced tab allows you to:
Set icon and standby password options. Program the following functions:
Activate standby mode (the default when you close the display). Activate hibernate mode (the default for the power button). Shut down Windows and turn off the computer. No action (None).
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HINT: If you are going to connect your computer to a USB port replicator, 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 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.
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Intel SpeedStep Tab

If your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor, the Power Options Properties window includes the Intel SpeedStep tab. To change the Intel SpeedStep options, click the Advanced button and then click one of the following options: HINT: If you disable the Intel SpeedStep feature, the processor always operates at its maximum speed. Disable Intel SpeedStep technology control Remove flag icon Disable audio notification when performance changes
Click Apply to accept any changes, and then click OK to close the Intel SpeedStep technology window.
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Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems

Solving Problems

Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Display Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem Problems Scanner Problems Touch Pad Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems Network Problems Windows Error Messages General Program Problems E-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems

Accessing Help Files

To access the Tell Me How help file 1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to User's Guides, and then click Tell Me How.
To access Microsoft Windows 2000 Help 1. Click the Start button and then click Help. 2. Click the Search tab. 3. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and then click List Topics. 4. Click the topic that describes your problem and then click Display. 5. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
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To access Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Help 1. Click the Start button and then click Help. 2. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem in the Search box and then click Go. 3. Click the topic that describes your problem and then click Display. 4. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.

Power Problems

HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on standby mode.
Check the power light When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby modepress the power button to exit standby mode. If the power light is off, press the power button. 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, such as a lamp. Check the AC adapter Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on. Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on. Check for interference Electrical appliances on the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of interference: power extension cables, too many devices on a power strip, or multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet. Adjust the Power Properties See the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in Windows Help. Reseat the memory modules If your computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, you may need to reseat the memory modules.
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Start-Up Error Messages

Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive Double-click the My Computer icon. If the DVD drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Test the drive with another DVD Insert another DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original DVD is defective. Clean the disc See the Tell Me How help file for instructions.
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
HINT: If you must disable standby mode to write to a CD-RW drive, remember to enable standby mode again when you finish writing the CD.
Disable standby mode in Windows before writing to a CD-RW disk Search for the keyword standby in Windows Help. Change the write speed to a slower rate The CD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. Closing all programs before writing to the CD-RW may also alleviate the problem.
If you have a hard drive problem
Check the hard drive for errors Windows Me: Click the Start button, point to Programs> Accessories> System Tools, and then click ScanDisk. Windows 2000: 1. 2. 3. 4. Double-click the My Computer icon. Right-click the Local Disk icon and then click Properties. Click the Tools tab. Click Check Now.

Network Problems

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Check the network cable connector Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the network wall jack. Check the network lights on the network connector Green indicates that the network connection is active. If the status light is not green, try replacing the network cable. Amber indicates that the network card driver is loaded and the card is detecting activity. Restart the computer Try to log on to the network again. Contact your network administrator Verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning.

Windows Error Messages

x:\ is not accessible. The device is not ready Insert a disk into the drive and try again. A filename cannot contain any of the following characters: \ / : * ? " < > | Do not use these characters in filenames. Not enough memory or resources. Close some programs and try again You have too many programs open. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. The file being copied is too large for the destination drive The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk, or the disk is too full. Try copying the file to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk. 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 Me: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. Select the program that you want to remove. Click Add/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen. See the program documentation for installation instructions.

Windows 2000: 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then double-click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Select the program that you want to remove.
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4. Click Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen. 5. See the program documentation for installation instructions.

General Program Problems

A program crashes
See the software documentation Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that may help you to solve the problem.
A program stops responding
Press <Ctrl><Alt><Delete> Windows Me: In the Close Program window, select the program that is no longer responding. Then click End Task. Windows 2000: In the Task Manager window, select the program that is no longer responding. Then click End Task.
A solid blue screen appears
Turn the computer off If the computer does not respond to a keystroke or a proper shutdown, press the power button until the computer turns off. Press the power button again to restart the computer. The solid blue screen appears because you were not able to perform a proper Windows shutdown. ScanDisk will automatically run during the start-up process. Follow the instructions on the screen.

E-Mail Problems

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Ensure that you are connected to the Internet With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. If Work Offline has a check next to it, click the check to remove it and connect to the Internet.
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 utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power source. 1. Turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2. Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 3. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. 4. Remove the media bay device and any installed PC Cards, and put them in a safe place to dry. 5. Remove the battery. 6. Wipe off the battery and put it in a safe place to dry. 7. Remove the hard drive. 8. Remove the memory modules. 9. Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props to let air circulate all around it. Let the computer dry for at least 24 hours in a dry area at room temperature. NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to speed up the drying process. CAUTION: To help prevent electrical shock, verify that the computer is thoroughly dry before continuing with the remainder of this procedure. 10. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. 11. Replace the memory modules, the memory module cover, and the screw. 12. Replace the hard drive.

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13. Replace the media bay device and any PC Cards you removed. 14. Replace the battery. 15. Turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly. If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell for technical assistance. Locate the correct contact information in "Contacting Dell" of the Dell Solutions Guide that came with your computer.
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 3. Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4. Remove and reinstall the battery. 5. Turn on the computer. If the computer does not turn on, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell for technical assistance. Locate the correct contact information in "Contacting Dell" of the Dell Solutions Guide that came with your computer.
Resolving Other Technical Problems
Go to the Dell support website Go to http://support.dell.com for help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. E-mail Dell Go to http://support.dell.com and then click E-Mail Dell in the Communicate list. Send an e-mail message to Dell about your problem; you can expect to receive an e-mail message from Dell within hours. Call Dell If you cannot solve your problem using the Dell support website or e-mail service, contact Dell for technical assistance. Locate the correct contact information in "Contacting Dell" of the Dell Solutions Guide that came with your computer.
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System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems

System Specifications

Microprocessor System Information PC Card Memory Ports and Connectors Video Audio Display Keyboard Touch Pad Modem Battery AC Adapter Environmental Fixed Optical Drives

Microprocessor

Microprocessor type L1 cache L2 cache Math coprocessor

27.94 mm (1.1 inches) 58.42 mm (2.3 inches) 133.85 mm (5.25 inches) 0.4 kg (0.9 lb)
0 to 40C (32 to 104F) 4 to 65C (24.8 to 149F)

Environmental

Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Storage Maximum vibration: Operating 0.9 GRMS using a randomvibration spectrum that simulates user environment 1.3 GRMS using a randomvibration spectrum that simulates air/truck shipment 10% to 90% (noncondensing) 5% to 95% (noncondensing) 0 to 35C (32 to 95F) 4 to 65C (24.8 to 149F)

Storage

Maximum shock: Operating 152.4 cm/sec (60 inches/sec) (equal to a half-sine pulse width of 2 ms) 2.03 m/sec (80 inches/sec) (less than or equal to a pulse width of 2 ms)
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Altitude (maximum): Operating Storage 15.2 to 3048 m (50 to 10,000 ft) 15.2 to 10,668 m (50 to 35,000 ft)

Fixed Optical Drives

Supported drives
12.5-mm drives: CD, CD-RW, and DVD
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Drivers and Utilities : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems

Drivers and Utilities

Overview Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows Me System Restore

Overview

Dell provides software utilities and drivers that help you control certain features of your computer. The utilities and drivers for Dell-installed devices are installed and operative when you receive the computer. If you ever need to reinstall any of these drivers, you can use the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD that came with your computer. Often, device problems can be corrected by reinstalling the appropriate drivers. Also, hardware manufacturers frequently provide updated drivers that support feature enhancements or that correct problems. Obtain updated drivers for products purchased from Dell at the Dell support website, http://support.dell.com. NOTICE: Drivers available on the Dell support website have been validated for correct operation on Dell computers. Installing drivers obtained from other sources may cause errors or performance degradation. To install drivers and utilities, you need the following items:

Reinstalling Windows 2000
1. Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive.
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2. Shut down the computer. 3. Turn on the computer. 4. Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD message appears on the screen. 5. When the Windows 2000 Setup window appears, ensure that the To setup Win2000 now, press ENTER option is highlighted. Then press <Enter>. 6. Read the information in the License Agreement window, and then press <F8> to continue. 7. When the Windows 2000 Professional Setup window appears, press the arrow keys to select the Windows 2000 partition option that you want. To continue, press the key specified in the partition option that you chose. 8. When the Windows 2000 Professional Setup window reappears, press the arrow keys to select the type of filing system that you want Windows 2000 to use, and then press <Enter>. 9. Press <Enter> again to restart your computer. 10. Click Next when the Welcome to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window appears. 11. When the Regional Settings window appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click Next. 12. Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software window, and then click Next. 13. When prompted, enter the Windows product key, which is printed on the Microsoft label on your computer. Then click Next. 14. When the Computer Name and Administrator Password window appears, enter a name for your computer and a password, if desired. Then click Next. 15. Enter the date and time in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click Next. Windows 2000 begins to install its components and configure the computer. 16. When the Completing the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window appears, remove the CD from the drive, and then click Finish. The computer automatically restarts. 17. Reenable hibernate mode support.
Reenabling Hibernate Mode Support
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Power Options icon. 3. Click the Hibernate tab.
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4. Ensure that Enable hibernate support is selected, and click Apply. 5. Click OK to close the Control Panel.
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System Setup Program : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems

System Setup Program

Standard Settings System Setup Program Pages Viewing the System Setup Program Pages

Standard Settings

The system setup program contains the standard settings for your computer. NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user, don't change the settings for this program. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly.

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4. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 5. Make sure the computer is not connected to a port replicator. 6. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. NOTICE: To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds before you disconnect any attached devices. 7. Disconnect all external cables and attached devices from the computer. 8. Remove any installed PC Cards or plastic blanks from the PC Card slot. 9. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 10. Remove the battery from the battery bay. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before you service the computer. 11. Remove any installed device in the media bay.

Recommended Tools

#1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver Small flat-blade screwdriver Pry stick Small plastic scribe Microprocessor extractor Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD (required only when upgrading the microprocessor or replacing the system board)

Screw Identification

Before removing and replacing components, photocopy the screw placemat as a tool to help keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes.
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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.

Screw Placemat

Hard Drive Door Security: M3.0 x 5 mm (1 each) Keyboard to Bottom Case Assembly: M2.5 x 20 mm (4 each; one in memory door and one in Mini PCI card door) Display to Base: M2.5 x 6 mm (3 each; 2 at back of system; 1 at flexcable strain relief)
Display Bezel: Rubber screw covers (4 each) Plastic screw covers (2 each) M2.5 x 4 mm (6 each)
Display Panel to Display Mounting Bracket: 15-inches M2.0 x 3 mm (6 each)
Display Panel to Display Mounting Bracket: 14.1inches M2.0 x 3 mm (4 each)
Flex-Cable Mounting Bracket to Top Cover: M2.5 x 4 mm (1 each) Flex-Cable Mounting Bracket to Top Cover: M2.5 x 4 mm (1 each)
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Video Memory Cache Card: Palm Rest to Bottom Case Assembly: M2.5 x 4 mm (2 each) M2.5 x 20 mm (9 each)

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b. Use the microprocessor extraction tool to remove the microprocessor module. c. To remove the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up. Do not bend the pins.
Replacing the Microprocessor Module
NOTICE: After replacing the microprocessor module, update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD that came with the replacement microprocessor. NOTICE: Proper seating of the microprocessor module does not require force. NOTICE: A microprocessor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection and subsequent failures. 1. Align the pin-1 triangle on the microprocessor toward the pin-1 triangle in the socket, insert the microprocessor into the socket, and move it around slightly until you feel it settle into the socket. When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned to the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the module is not seated correctly. 2. Tighten the cam lock screw. NOTICE: Do not over or under tighten the screw. Tighten it until the screw indicator points to the "closed" or "locked" indicator on the socket. 3. Replace the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly. 4. While pressing lightly down on the center of the retaining clip, insert a pry stick into the latch mechanism
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and pivot the top of the pry stick away from the clip to close the latch.
Video Memory Cache Card (Optional)
Removing the Video Memory Cache Card
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3. Remove the hinge cover. 4. Remove the two 4-mm screws that secure the video memory cache card. 5. Lift the video memory cache card out of the system board connector.
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Replacing the Video Memory Cache Card
1. Align the two screw holes and press down firmly to seat the card in its connector. 2. Replace the two screws.

Palm Rest Assembly

Removing and Replacing the Palm Rest Inserts
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1. Keep the display open, and tilt the computer back so that you can access the bottom of the computer. 2. Slide and hold the latch release on the left side, and remove any device installed in the media bay. 3. Slide and hold the latch release on the right side, and remove any battery installed in the battery bay. 4. Locate the indentation under each palm rest insert, place your thumbs on the indentation, and gently push to release the palm rest inserts.

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5. Remove the palm rest inserts. 6. To replace a palm rest insert, align it with the slots on the computer. Then press along the outside edges of the palm rest insert until it snaps into place. Repeat the process on each side.
Removing the Palm Rest Assembly
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NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed battery. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the hard drive and the fixed optical drive. 3. Remove the keyboard assembly. 4. Remove the hinge cover. 5. Remove the display. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the palm rest assembly, you must first remove the display assembly. 6. Turn the computer over. 7. Remove the nine 20-mm screws (labeled with a "circle P") that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer.
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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. Carefully lift out the palm rest assembly.

LED Board

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Removing the LED Board

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the hinge cover. 3. Remove the two 4-mm screws. 4. Lift the LED board out of connector.

Replacing the LED Board

1. Align the two screw holes with the two mounting holes on the bottom case assembly, and press the board into its connector. 2. Replace the two 4-mm screws.
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System Board Assembly

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed battery. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. The system board's BIOS contains the system service tag number, which is also visible on a bar-code label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board assembly includes a floppy disk or CD that provides a utility for transferring the service tag number to the replacement system board assembly. NOTICE: After replacing the microprocessor module, update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD that came with the replacement microprocessor.

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies

Compatibility Summary

Hitachi Travelstar 80GN
2.5 inch ATA/IDE hard disk drive

Models:

IC25N020ATMR04 IC25N040ATMR04 IC25N060ATMR04 IC25N080ATMR04
Compatibility The SIT Lab tests Travelstar drives for compatibility with a wide variety of systems, operating systems, and BIOS versions. Testing was done to demonstrate compatibility with the following hardware and software. Other combinations of hardware and software may function with this drive, but have not been tested. Notes Regarding Physical Integration: While functional compatibility with the system hardware listed below has been verified, users should verify that the drive bay has the capability to accept 9.5mm Hitachi Travelstar drives. It is important to note that the use of Hitatchi Travelstar drives in some notebooks will require use of unique hardware (such as mounting trays, connecting cable, insulating material). If in doubt please consult your notebook manufacturer as this operation may require a qualified technician. Systems Abit IT7 Acer Travelmate 723TX Acer Travelmate 342T Acer 420 Apple I BOOK Apple G3 Apple G3 Apple G3 Powerbook Apple G4 Titanium Powerbook Asus A7V Asus P2B-LS Asus 8575 Asus 8375 ATC 6120 Chembook 3015 Compaq Armada 7800 PII 366
Compaq Armada M300 PII 333 Compaq Armada V300 Compaq 1215US Compaq Presario 1200 Compaq Presario 1700 Compaq iPAQ Compaq 12XL310 Compaq EVO N600C Dell Inspiron 2500 Dell Inspiron 2650 Dell Inspiron 3700 Dell Inspiron 3800 Dell Inspiron 4100 Dell Inspiron 4150 Dell Inspiron 5000e G85 0U Dell Inspiron ST Dell Inspiron 8100 Dell Inspiron 8200 Dell Latitude C400 Dell Latitude C600 Dell Latitude C610 Dell Latitude C640 Dell Latitude CVT Dell Latitude C810 Dell Latitude C840 Dell Latitude CPIA Dell Latitude Cpt C333 GT Dell Latitude Cpx H450 GT Dell Latitude CSx H450 XT Dell Latitude LS H400S Evesham Voyager 5714 Fujitsu LifeBook C-6535 Fujitsu LifeBook S Series Fujitsu B-2131 Gateway Solo 2500 SE PII/333 Gateway Solo 5300 III 550 Gateway Solo 9300 VE PII/500 Gateway Solo 9500 PII/850 Gateway Solo 9550

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HP Omnibook 4150 PII 333 HP Omnibook 900 PII/366 HP Omnibook XE2 K6-HP Pavillion ZE1250 IBM ThinkPad 380Z PII/233 IBM ThinkPad 380Z PII/300 IBM ThinkPad 560Z PII/300 IBM ThinkPad 570E IBM ThinkPad 600 MMX 233 IBM ThinkPad 600E PII/366 IBM ThinkPad 600X PIII 650 IBM ThinkPad 770E IBM ThinkPad 770X PII/300 IBM ThinkPad 770Z PII/366 IBM ThinkPad A20M IBM ThinkPad A20P IBM ThinkPad A31 IBM ThinkPad T20 IBM ThinkPad T21 Micron Transport LT Celeron 500 NEC Versa LXi PIII 500 NEC Versa Vx PIII 450 Sony VAIO GRV500 Toshiba Portege 7010CT PII/600 Toshiba Satellite 2430 Toshiba Satellite 2675 Toshiba Pro 6100 Twinhead Slimnote GX PII 650
Operating systems IBM-DOS 7.0 IBM DOS 2000 LINUX Redhat 7.2 / 7.3 / 8.0 LINUX SUSE 8.1 Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows 98 ME Windows NT 4.0 + SP4/5/6 Windows 2000 + SP1/2/3 Mac OS 9.01/9.02/9.03 Mac OS 9.1/ 9.11 Mac OS X (10.1 / 10.2) Master/Slave operation The IC25N0xxATMR04 drive family has been tested to the limits of the ATA/ATAPI-6 specification timings to ensure compliance and correct functionality with all other ATA/ATAPI-6 compliant peripherals, in both Master and Slave configuration

Drive tools Kroll Ontrack Disk Manager v9.61 (DOS) utility software has been successfully used to allow full drive capacity in systems that will not support drives of this capacity. Kroll Ontrack Smart Defender v1.02.02 utility has been tested to monitor SMART parameters on thus drive family.
System board BIOS The following is a shortlist of the major BIOS types tested. Within this list, many variants have been tested according to the BIOSs implemented on specific systems. Acer V3 ROI (various) Apple 2.3F1 Award 4.51PG (various) Award v6.0 (various) Award Insyde Systems 4.00.01 Compaq (various) Dell Phoenix 1.10 (various) Fujitsu 1.11 Gateway 22.00/23.00 (various) HP (various) IBM IGET IBM IVET IBM IYET IBM KZET IBM (various) Phoenix v4.0 rel 6.0 Toshiba v7.70 Toshiba v1.10 Sony R0203B1
Hard Drive management Utilities The following third party utilities have been tested : Norton Utilities 2002 (Symantec) Norton Ghost 2002 (Symantic) Partition Magic 4.0 (Power Quest) AMI DIAGS Suite 2.0
Third party certification Microsoft Combined Logo/PC98 Compliant Certification Combined Logo:
OLS (On-line Submission) ID# 659576
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Hitachi Global Storage Technologies 5600 Cottle Road San Jose, CA 95193 Produced in the United States 1/03 All rights reserved Deskstar is a trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. Microsoft, Windows XP, and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. References in this publication to Hitachi Global Storage Technologies products, programs or services do not imply that Hitachi Global Storage Technologies intends to make these available in all countries in which Hitachi Global Storage Technologies operates. Product information is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute a warranty. Information is true as of the date of publication and is subject to change. Actual results may vary. This publication is for general guidance only. Photographs may show design models. 13 March 2003