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.
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. Removing the Battery Charger Board 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the hinge cover. 4.
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.
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 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.
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. Hard-Drive Door Security: Keyboard to Bottom Case: Display to Bottom Case: M3 x 5 mm (1 each) M2.
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.
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. Removing the Microprocessor Module 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the hinge cover.
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. Use the microprocessor extraction tool to remove the microprocessor module.
Back to Contents Page Using Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 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 device in your computer does not function properly, you may have a component failure.
7. Save your changes and press to exit the system setup program and restart the computer to boot from the CD. The computer starts and automatically begins to run the Dell Diagnostics. 8. When you have completed running diagnostics, remove the Drivers and Utilities CD. 9. When the computer restarts, press as soon as the Dell logo screen appears, and before the Windows logo screen appears. 10.
Help Category Description Menu Provides descriptions of the main menu screen area, the Device Groups, and the different diagnostic menus and commands and instructions on how to use them. Keys Explains the functions of the all of the keystrokes that can be used in Dell Diagnostics. Device Group Describes the test group that is presently highlighted in the Device Groups list on the main menu screen. It also provides reasoning for using some tests.
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. 1 display 2 hinge cover 3 M2.
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 4. Open the display and lift off the hinge cover. key and the hinge cover until the hinge cover pops off. Display Assembly 1 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (2) 1. Remove the hinge cover.
1 M2.5 x 6-mm screw 2 strain relief 3 display flex cable 4 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. Pressing the middle of the connector can damage fragile components. 3. Open the display and, from the back of the computer, remove the two M2.
1 M2.5 x 4-mm screws (6) 8 M2 x 3-mm screws (6) 2 rubber screw covers (4) 9 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 Display Bezel 1. Use a scribe to pry out the four rubber screw covers located across the top of the bezel. 2. Remove the four M2.5 x 4-mm screws located across the top of the bezel. 3.
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. Reinstall the M2.5 x 4-mm screw that secures the flex-cable mounting bracket to the top cover. 4.
Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 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.
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. To use Device Driver Rollback: 1.
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. Manually Creating a Restore Point 1.
Back to Contents Page Fan 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. 1 fan cables 2 M2 x 4-mm screws (3) Removing the Fan 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the system board. 3.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive and Fixed Optical 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.
1 captive screw 2 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. Use the pull tab to remove the fixed optical drive.
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. 1 M2.5 x 20-mm screws (4) Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Turn the computer over and remove the four M2.
1 blank key 2 keyboard 3 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. 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard interface connector 3 system board 7. Disconnect the keyboard cable and lay the keyboard aside. Replacing the Keyboard 1.
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. Turn the computer over and reinstall the four M2.5 x 20-mm screws. For extra stability, you can open the computer slightly and brace the keyboard under each screw as you install the screw.
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. 1 M2 x 4-mm screws (2) Removing the LED Board 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the hinge cover. 3. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws. 4.
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. 1 pull loop NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer's time RTC and NVRAM when the computer is turned off.
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. 11. Lift out the palm rest.
Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 USB Connector Pin Signal 1 VCC 2 -Data 3 +Data 4 Ground Serial Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXDA 7 RTS 3 TXDA 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 GND Parallel Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 STRB# 11 BUSY
2 PD0 12 PE 3 PD1 13 SLCT 4 PD2 14 AFDF# 5 PD3 15 ERROR# 6 PD4 16 INIT# 7 PD5F 17 SLCT_IN 8 PD6F 18-23 GND 9 PD7F 24 DFDD/LPT# 10 ACK# 25 GND Video Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 RED 9 CRT_VCC 2 GREEN 10 GND 3 BLUE 11 MSEN# 4 NC 12 DAT_DDC2 5 GND 13 HSYNC 6 GND 14 VSYNC 7 GND 15 CLK_DDC2 8 GND PS/2 Connector Pin Signal 1 DAT_KBD 2 DAT_SM1 3 GND 4 PS2VCC 5 CLK_KBD 6 CLK_SM1 S-Video TV-Out Connector
S-Video Pin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA-L 4 DCRMA-L Composite Video Pin Signal 5 SPDIF 6 DCMPS-L 7 SPGND Docking Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 STRB#/5V 101 VGA_GRN 2 PD0 102 GND 3 PD1 103 VGA_RED 4 PD2 104 GND 5 PD3 105 VGA_BLU 6 PD4 106 DOCK_SD/MODE 7 PD5 107 D_IRTX 8 PD6 108 D_IRRX 9 PD7 109 GND 10 GND 110 SPIRQB# 11 DOCK_SPKR 111 SPIRQC# 12 DOCK_MIC 112 DAT_DDC2 13 DOCK_LINE 113 CLK_DDC2 14 DOCK_CDROM 114 SPAR 15 G
20 DFDD/LPT# 120 SSTOP# 21 GND 121 GND 22 NC 122 SDEVSEL# 23 NC 123 STRDY# 24 D_ATCTLED 124 SIRDY# 25 D_PWRLED 125 SFRAME# 26 DOCK_PWR_SRC 126 SCLKRUN# 27 DOCK_PWR_SRC 127 GND 28 DOCK_PWR_SRC 128 SGNTA# 29 GND 129 SREQA# 30 +5VDOCK 130 SGNT0# 31 +5VDOCK 131 SREQ0# 32 +5VDOCK 132 SPCIRST# 33 +5VDOCK 133 SH1SEL# 34 +5VDOCK 134 GND 35 GND 135 SWRPRT# 36 DOCK_PWR_SRC 136 SDSKCHG#/DRQ 37 DOCK_PWR_SRC 137 SDIR# 38 DOCK_PWR_SRC 138 STRK0#
79 DAT_SMB 179 SAD19 80 DCLK_SMB 180 SAD20 81 SMB_INIT# 181 SAD21 82 GND 182 GND 83 DAT_DOCKSM1 183 SAD22 84 CLK_DOCKSM1 184 SAD23 85 DAT_DOCKKBD 185 SAD24 86 CLK_DOCKKBD 186 SC/BE3# 87 GND 187 SAD25 88 RI0 188 GND 89 CTS0 189 SAD26 90 RTS0 190 SAD27 91 DSR0 191 SAD28 92 GND 192 SAD29 93 DTR0 193 SAD30 94 TXD0# 194 SAD31 95 RXD0# 195 GND 96 DCD0 196 NC 97 NC 197 NC 98 +5VSUS 198 NC 99 NC 199 NC 100 NC 200 GND IEEE 1394 C
Back to Contents Page Power Management Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 Management Tips Power Management Modes Power Options Properties Management Tips l 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. l Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time. l To exit a power management mode, press the power button.
To access the Microsoft® Windows® Power Options Properties window: 1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3. Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. Power Schemes Tab The Power schemes pull-down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Depending on your operating system, typical power schemes are: HINT: Dell recommends that you use the Portable/Laptop power scheme to maximize battery power.
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 Battery Charger Board LED Board Fan RJ-11/RJ-45 Module Back to Contents Page
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. 1 palm rest bracket 2 reserve battery 3 reserve battery cable NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer's RTC and NVRAM when the computer is turned off.
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. Disconnect the reserve battery cable. 10. Remove the reserve battery: a. Pry the reserve battery free from the metal palm rest bracket. b. Remove the foam-pad remnants from the palm rest bracket. Replacing the Reserve Battery 1.
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. NOTICE: 1 network cable 2 bottom case 3 RJ-11/RJ-45 module 4 modem cable Removing the RJ-11/RJ-45 Module 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2.
2 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 System Setup Program Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 System Setup Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options System Setup Overview HINT: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in the system setup program, thus overriding options that you set through the system setup program. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enable only through the system setup program.
l To enable or disable a device, highlight the item and press disabled items appear blue or dimmed without a triangle. . Enabled items appear as white and display a small triangle to the left; 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.
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 PC Card Problems Network Problems Error Messages General Program Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Compute
Eliminate possible interference— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Adjust the Power Properties— See the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. To access the help file, s e e "Accessing Help." Reseat the memory modules— If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules.
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— Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on.
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 down or off. Check the speaker cable connections— See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
HINT: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. 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 directly to the computer. Check the external keyboard 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again.
If the drive is a fixed drive, review "Check the drive for errors." 3. 4. Reinstall the drive. 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." If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD HINT: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives. High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise.
Allow the computer to cool before turning it on— A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it on. Check the drive for errors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click the Start button and click My Computer. Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and then click Properties. Click the Tools tab. Under Error-checking, click Check Now. Click Start.
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— The program that you are trying to open is missing an essential file. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click the Start button. Click Control Panel. Click Add or Remove Programs. Select the program you want to remove.
Resolving Other Technical Problems Go to the Dell Support website— Go to support.dell.com for help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. E-mail Dell— Go to 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.
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 32-bit AGP 4X PCI bus 33 MHz PC Card CardBus controller Texas Instruments PCI 4450/4451 CardBus controller
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.
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: Depth 88.5 mm (3.48 inches) Height 21.5 mm (0.83 inch) Width 139.0 mm (5.47 inches) Weight 0.40 kg (0.88 lb) Voltage 14.
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 163 G Altitude (maximum): –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) Storage –15.
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. 1 M2.5 x 4-mm captivewasher screws (3) 2 system board 3 network connector 4 modem connector 5 network cable cover 6 M2.
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. 1 network cable cover b. Disconnect the network cable. Do not pull on the cable wires.
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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.
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. 1 microprocessor thermalcooling assembly 2 microprocessor retaining clip Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1.
1 microprocessor thermalcooling 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 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. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Back to Contents Page A Tour of Your Computer Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View Front View 1 display latch 9 2 display 10 module bay battery 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 Display Latch— Keeps the display closed.
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 ¡ ¡ If the computer is running on a battery, the ¡ ¡ ¡ light operates as follows: Solid green: The battery is charging. Flashing green: The battery is fully charged. light operates as follows: Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off). Flashing orange: The battery charge is low.
Track Stick— Use the track stick and track stick buttons as you would use a mouse. Touch Pad— Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. Battery Bay— 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.
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. Modem Connector Connect the telephone line to the modem connector.
1 speaker 5 IEEE 1394 connector 2 security cable slot 6 PC Card slot 3 hard drive bay 7 audio connectors 4 infrared sensor 8 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. Instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the device.
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. 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.
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.
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— Covers the compartment that contains the optional Mini PCI card. Docking Device Latch— Latches onto the docking device.
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. Removing the Memory Module/Modem Cover 1 M2.5 x 20-mm screw 1.
1 DIMM B 2 memory module sockets (2) 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. Lift the memory module out of its socket. Replacing the Memory Modules 1. If you only have one memory module, install it in the socket labeled "DIMM A.
1 modem daughter card 2 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. Pull the connector on the end of the cable to disconnect the cable. 5. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem daughter card. Replacing the Modem Daughter Card NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion.
1 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. Disconnect the card from the internal antenna. 5. Lift out the card and disconnect any attached cables. Replacing the Mini PCI Card 1.
Back to Contents Page Video Graphics 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. 1 M2.5 x 8-mm screws (3) Removing the Video Graphics Board NOTE: The video graphics board may have a flexible shield attached to it with an adhesive.
Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200 Before reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem, try correcting the problem by using Windows System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore"). NOTICE: 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.
