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Dell Inspiron 2100
Dell™ Inspiron™ 2100
A Tour of Your Computer
Power Conservation
Solving Problems
System Specifications
Drivers and Utilities
System Setup Program
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs
Removing and Replacing Parts
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
HINT:
A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of
data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION:
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in the Tell Me
How help file (click Start, point to Programs, point to User's Guides, and then click
Tell Me How).
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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  • Page 1 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2001 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2100/index.htm (1 of 2) [2/28/2004 6:49:04 AM]...
  • Page 2 Dell Inspiron 2100 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell TravelLite, Inspiron, and DellWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: A Tour Of Your Computer

    A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2100 Back to Contents Page A Tour of Your Computer Dell™ Inspiron™ 2100 Front View Back View Left Side View Bottom View Right Side View External Media Bay Front View file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2100/tour.htm (1 of 13) [2/28/2004 6:49:22 AM]...

  • Page 4: Display Latch

    A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2100 Display Latch This tab keeps the display locked in place when the display is closed. Display The computer has a color LCD. Device Status Lights The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: The light labeled turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

  • Page 5: Touch Pad Buttons

    A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2100 The light labeled turns on when you press to enable the scroll lock function. NOTICE: To avoid data loss, never turn off the computer while the light labeled flashing. Microphone The internal microphone allows you to record voice audio.

  • Page 6: Power Button

    A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2100 Solid green, which indicates that the battery is charging Flashing green, which indicates that the battery charge cycle is complete Flashing amber, which indicates that the battery charge is low Solid amber, which indicates that the battery charge is critically low The light labeled turns on when the computer is turned on.

  • Page 7: Left Side View

    A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2100 Display-Close Button When you close the display, this button activates a power conservation mode that you can select on the Microsoft Windows Power Options Properties window. NOTICE: Do not press the display-close button with your finger.

  • Page 8: Audio Connectors

    A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2100 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.

  • Page 9: Security Cable Slot

    A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2100 Security Cable Slot The slot lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Complete file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2100/tour.htm (7 of 13) [2/28/2004 6:49:22 AM]...
  • Page 10 A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2100 instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the device. NOTICE: Antitheft devices are of differing designs. Before you buy one, make sure it will work with the security cable slot in the computer.

  • Page 11: Modem Connector

    A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2100 Use this connector to connect the computer to a network. HINT: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. Do not plug a telephone line into the network connector.

  • Page 12: Ac Adapter Connector

    A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: When you remove the media bay cable from the computer or a device, press in on the cable securing clips while pulling the cable connector straight out. Do not insert or pull out the connector at an angle.

  • Page 13: Air Intake

    A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2100 Air Intake 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.

  • Page 14: Docking Connector

    Battery The computer is shipped with a partially charged battery in the battery bay. Dell recommends that you connect an AC adapter to the computer and fully charge the battery as soon as possible after you unpack the computer.
  • Page 15 Before you remove a device from the external media bay, turn off the computer. After you install a device in the external media bay, reboot the computer so that the device is recognized by the operating system. See the Dell Solutions Guide that came with the computer for information on swapping devices without shutting down the computer.

  • Page 16: Power Conservation

    Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2100 Back to Contents Page Power Conservation Dell™ Inspiron™ 2100 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.

  • Page 17: Power Conservation Modes

    For more information on activating standby mode, see the instructions for your operating system in "Turning Your Computer On and Off" in Chapter 1 of the Dell Solutions Guide. To exit standby mode, press the power button. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, you may lose data.

  • Page 18: Power Options Properties

    Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2100 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.

  • Page 19: Alarms Tab

    Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2100 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.

  • Page 20: Power Meter Tab

    Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2100 your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. Dell recommends that you continue to use these defaults. Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining.

  • Page 21: Advanced Tab

    Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2100 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).

  • Page 22: Hibernate Tab

    Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2100 HINT: If you are going to connect your computer to a 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.
  • Page 23 Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2100 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...
  • Page 24 Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2100 HINT: If you disable Intel SpeedStep, the processor always operates at its maximum speed. 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.

  • Page 25: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100 Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ Inspiron™ 2100 Accessing Help Files Unexpected Characters Power Problems Drive Problems Start-Up Error Messages Network Problems Video and Display Problems Windows Error Messages Sound and Speaker Problems...

  • Page 26: Power Problems

    Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100 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.

  • Page 27: Start-Up Error Messages

    Start-Up Error Messages Operating system not found— Contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Solutions Guide for the correct contact information. Insert bootable media— The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.

  • Page 28: If The Display Is Difficult To Read

    Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100 Adjust the power properties— Search for the keyword standby in Windows Help. If the display is difficult to read Adjust the brightness— See the Tell Me How help file for instructions on adjusting the brightness.

  • Page 29: External Speakers

    Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100 Reinstall the sound (audio) driver— "Installing Drivers and Utilities." 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 30: If You Cannot Print To A Parallel Port Printer

    If you cannot print to a parallel port printer Verify the printer cable connections— Ensure that the printer cable is connected (see "Connecting a Printer" in Chapter 1 of the Dell Solutions Guide that came with your computer). Test the electrical outlet—...

  • Page 31: Modem Problems

    Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100 Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers. If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and then select the Details tab.

  • Page 32: Touch Pad Problems

    Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100 Check the power cable connection— Ensure that the scanner power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the scanner is turned Check the scanner cable connection— Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner.

  • Page 33: Drive Problems

    Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100 Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk HINT: For information on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Tell Me How help file. Ensure that the external media bay is connected—...

  • Page 34: If You Cannot Play A Music Cd Or Install A Program From A Cd

    Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD HINT: High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise. This noise does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD.

  • Page 35: If The Cd-Rw Drive Stops Writing

    Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100 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.

  • Page 36: Windows Error Messages

    Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100 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. Restart the computer— Try to log on to the network again.

  • Page 37: General Program Problems

    Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100 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.

  • Page 38: E-Mail Problems

    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.

  • Page 39: If You Drop Or Damage Your Computer

    14. Turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly. If the computer does not turn on, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Solutions Guide for information on contacting Dell.

  • Page 40: Resolving Other Technical Problems

    5. Turn on the computer. If the computer does not turn on, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, call Dell for technical assistance. See "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Solutions Guide for information on contacting Dell Resolving Other Technical Problems Go to the Dell support website—...

  • Page 41: System Specifications

    System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 2100 Back to Contents Page System Specifications Dell™ Inspiron™ 2100 Specifications Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor types Intel® mobile microprocessor Internal cache 256 KB External bus frequency 100 MHz Math coprocessor internal to the microprocessor System Information...
  • Page 42 Video VGA connector PS/2 keyboard/mouse 6-pin mini-DIN connector Audio microphone connector, headphone/speakers connector one 4-pin USB-compliant connector Docking connector for the Dell™ advanced port replicator (APR) Modem RJ-11 connector Network RJ-45 connector Video Data bus file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2100/specs.htm (2 of 7) [2/28/2004 6:49:26 AM]...
  • Page 43 System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 2100 Video controller ATI Mobility M Video memory 4 MB Audio Audio type Sound Blaster (software emulation capable) Audio controller Crystal CS4281 + CS4297A (AC97 CODEC) Stereo conversion 20-bit analog-to-digital 18-bit digital-to-analog Interfaces: Internal PCI bus/AC97...
  • Page 44 System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 2100 Dot pitch 0.24 mm Power consumption: Panel (typical) 891 mW Backlight 3.3 W Controls brightness can be controlled through key combinations Keyboard Number of keys 84 (U.S. and Canada); 87 (Japan) Key travel 2.5 ± 0.2 mm (0.098 inch ± 0.08 inch) Key spacing 118 mm (0.70 inch)
  • Page 45 System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 2100 Battery Type lithium ion Dimensions: Depth 57.25 mm (2.25 inches) Height 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) Width 262.49 mm (10.33 inches) Weight 220 g (4 cell) 293 g (6 cell) Voltage 14.8 VDC (4 cell) 11.10 VDC (6 cell)
  • Page 46 System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 2100 Output current 2.64 A (maximum) Rated output voltage 19.0 VDC Dimensions: Height 29 mm (1.14 inches) Width 46.3 mm (1.82 inches) Depth 108 mm (4.25 inches) Weight (with cables) 355 g (0.78 lb) Temperature range: Operating 0º...
  • Page 47 System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 2100 Altitude: Operating –18 to 3048 m (–59 to 10,000 ft) Storage –18 to 10,600 m (–59 to 35,000 ft) Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2100/specs.htm (7 of 7) [2/28/2004 6:49:26 AM]...

  • Page 48: Installing Drivers And Utilities

    However, if you ever need to reinstall any of the drivers or utilities, use the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD that you received with your computer. Your Drivers and Utilities CD also contains the Dell Diagnostics and online documentation for your computer.
  • Page 49 Drivers and Utilities : Dell Inspiron 2100 The System Software screen appears, displaying a list of operating systems (Software by Operating System) and an All Software category. 4. Under Software by Operating System, click your operating system to display a list of drivers, a Utilities subdirectory, and a Documentation subdirectory.
  • Page 50 Drivers and Utilities : Dell Inspiron 2100 5. Click Device Manager. 6. Double-click Network Adapters, and then right-click 3Com 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller (3C905C-TX Compatible). 7. Click Properties. 8. Click the Driver tab. 9. Click Update Driver. The Update Device Driver Wizard window appears.
  • Page 51 Drivers and Utilities : Dell Inspiron 2100 Installing the NIC Driver for Windows Millennium Edition (Me) 1. Save your work and insert your Drivers and Utilities CD. You may close the CD interface (if desired) before continuing with the procedure.
  • Page 52 Drivers and Utilities : Dell Inspiron 2100 click Next. 17. To verify and accept the name of the driver, click Next. 18. When you receive the message that the software installation is complete, click Finish. 19. When prompted to restart your computer, remove the operating system CD and click Yes.

  • Page 53: System Setup Program

    System Setup Program : Dell Inspiron 2100 Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Inspiron™ 2100 Standard Settings System Setup Pages Viewing the System Setup Program Pages Standard Settings The system setup program contains the standard settings for your computer.
  • Page 54 System Setup Program : Dell Inspiron 2100 Page 6 displays setting and exit options. Viewing the System Setup Program Pages 1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. Press <F2> immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop.

  • Page 55: Connector Locations

    Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 2100 Back to Contents Page Ports and Connector Pin-Outs Dell™ Inspiron™ 2100 Connector Locations USB Connector Parallel Connector Video Connector Docking Connector External Media Bay Connector PS/2 Connector Connector Locations Parallel Connector Use the 25-hole parallel connector to attach a parallel device to the computer. The parallel connector is used primarily for printers.
  • Page 56 Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 2100 connector and require the appropriate software drivers from the adapter's manufacturer). If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the parallel connector. Signal I/O Definition STB#...
  • Page 57 Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 2100 Docking Connector Use this connector to attach your computer to the optional port replicator. Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 5VSUS -IDETN 101 PE 5VSUS -TRK0 102 PD3 OHRCN 103 SLCT 104 PD4...
  • Page 58 Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 2100 SDD9 -OC1 120 CTS1 SDD2 121 -RXD1 SDD10 USBP1- 122 -RI1 SDD3 123 DCD1 SDD11 USBP1+ 124 GND SDD4 -D_RESET 125 GND SDD12 PCSPK 126 HSYNC_B SDD5 IAC_SDATAO 127 VGA-R SDD13 128 VSYNC_B...
  • Page 59 Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 2100 PS/2 Connector Use the 6-hole, miniature DIN PS/2 connector to attach PS/2-compatible devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad. If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the PS/2 connector.

  • Page 60: Video Connector

    Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 2100 Pin Signal Definition Cable power – Data +Data Ground Cable ground Video Connector Use the 15-pin video connector to attach an external monitor to the computer. If the image does not appear on the monitor immediately, press <Fn><F8>.
  • Page 61 Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 2100 HSYNC Horizontal synchronization VSYNC Vertical synchronization DDC_CLK Monitor detect serial clock Shell N/A N/A Frame ground External Media Bay Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal BSDD0 -WGATE -HEAD 5VCD...
  • Page 62 Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 2100 5VCD BSDD11 BSIORDY IRQ15 5VCD CD_GND 5VCD BSDDREQ 68 Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2100/pinouts.htm (8 of 8) [2/28/2004 6:49:29 AM]...

  • Page 63: Removing And Replacing Parts

    This section provides instructions for removing and replacing field- replaceable components, assemblies, and subassemblies in your Dell computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes the following conditions: 1. The computer and any attached peripherals are turned off, and the peripherals are disconnected from the I/O panel on the back and right side of the computer.

  • Page 64: Recommended Tools

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 Recommended Tools Most of the procedures in this document require the use of one or more of the following tools: #0 and #1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdrivers Small flat-blade screwdriver 5-mm socket wrench...
  • Page 65 Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

  • Page 66: Screw Identification

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 8. Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of an I/O connector on the back of the computer. NOTICE: While you work, periodically touch the I/O panel to dissipate any static electricity that might harm components.

  • Page 67: Zif Connectors

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 Hard Drive Assembly: Display Assembly Hinge to Display Assembly Bezel: Base: M3 x 3 mm (2 each) M2 x 3.5 mm (6 each) M2 x 4 mm (2 each) Rubber Screw Covers (4...

  • Page 68: System Components

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: The ZIF connectors are fragile. To avoid damage, do not apply too much pressure to the movable part of the connector. To disconnect an interface cable from a ZIF connector: 1. Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the movable part of the connector.
  • Page 69 Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 Field-replaceable parts and assemblies are illustrated below. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2100/remove.htm (7 of 44) [2/28/2004 6:49:34 AM]...
  • Page 70 Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

  • Page 71: Keyboard Bezel

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 Keyboard Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

  • Page 72: Display Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 Display Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2100/remove.htm (10 of 44) [2/28/2004 6:49:34 AM]...

  • Page 73: Removing The Display Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer" before performing the following procedure.
  • Page 74 Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 1. Place the display assembly on the bottom case assembly. Insert the left and right hinge posts into the holes at the top of the palm rest. 2. Carefully connect the LCD flex cable to the connector on the system board.

  • Page 75: Display Assembly Bezel

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 Display Assembly Bezel file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2100/remove.htm (13 of 44) [2/28/2004 6:49:34 AM]...

  • Page 76: Display Assembly Latch

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

  • Page 77: Removing The Display Assembly Latch

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

  • Page 78: Removing The Lcd Panel

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

  • Page 79: Replacing The Lcd Panel

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 1. Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the I/O panel on the back of the computer. 2. Remove the keyboard bezel. 3. Remove the display assembly. 4. Remove the display assembly bezel.

  • Page 80: Display Assembly Hinges

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 4. Reinstall the LCD panel in the top cover: a. Holding the LCD flex cable against the back of the LCD panel, insert the right edge of the LCD panel into the right end of the top cover.

  • Page 81: Keyboard Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

  • Page 82: Removing The Keyboard Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

  • Page 83: Replacing The Keyboard Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: Five metal tabs retain the bottom of the keyboard in the palm rest assembly. 3. Release the keyboard assembly from the palm rest assembly by lifting the top edge of the keyboard assembly up and sliding it toward the back of the computer.

  • Page 84: Removing Memory Modules

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 The keys should be flush with the left and right surfaces of the palm rest. 5. Reinstall the four M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the top of the keyboard assembly to the bottom case assembly.

  • Page 85: Replacing Memory Modules

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 2. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3. Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of an I/O connector on the computer's back panel. 4. To release the memory module from its connector, carefully spread apart the inner tabs of the memory module connector just far enough for the memory module to disengage from the connector (it should pop up slightly).

  • Page 86: Removing The Palm Rest Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 The palm rest assembly consists of the palm rest, status lights, and touch pad assembly. NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
  • Page 87 Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 5. Remove the six M2.6 x 1.6-mm screws located in the battery bay. NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 6. Turn the computer right-side up.

  • Page 88: Replacing The Palm Rest Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 8. Remove the three silver M2 x 6-mm screws in the keyboard-assembly area that secure the middle of the palm rest assembly to the bottom case. 9. Disconnect the status lights flex cable from the ZIF connector on the system board.
  • Page 89 Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

  • Page 90: Bottom Case Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 Bottom Case Assembly The bottom case assembly consists of the following field-replaceable components: Reserve battery RTC battery Main battery Modem Speaker System board assembly Main battery release latch file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2100/remove.htm (28 of 44) [2/28/2004 6:49:34 AM]...

  • Page 91: Reserve Battery

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer's nonvolatile random- access memory (NVRAM) when the computer is turned off. Removing the battery causes the computer to lose the parameters set by the user in NVRAM. If possible, make a copy of this information before you remove the reserve battery.

  • Page 92: Rtc Battery

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 5. Remove the remnants of the foam pad from the system board. RTC Battery NOTICE: Removing the RTC battery causes the computer to lose its date and time settings, which are used to identify when files are created or modified. You must enter the date and time settings after you replace the RTC battery.

  • Page 93: Removing The Modem

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

  • Page 94: Replacing The Modem

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 6. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove the two media bay connector screws at both ends of the media bay connector located on the back of the bottom case assembly. 7. Remove the M2 x 9.5-mm screw that secures the modem retainer bracket and modem to the system board.

  • Page 95: Removing The Fan

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

  • Page 96: Replacing The Fan

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 7. Remove the fan from the bottom case assembly. Replacing the Fan 1. Place the fan in the bottom case. Make sure that the arrow that is stamped on top of the fan is pointing towards the thermal cooling solution.

  • Page 97: Removing The Speaker

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

  • Page 98: Replacing The Speaker

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor, do not touch the glue side of the thermal conductive tape. The oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability on the glue side of the tape.

  • Page 99: System Board Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 3. The wire end of the speaker should face towards the center of the bottom case assembly. 4. Reinstall the two M2 x 5-mm screws to secure the speaker to the bottom case assembly.
  • Page 100 Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

  • Page 101: Removing The System Board Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer" before performing the following procedure. NOTICE: The processor is not replaceable. Do not attempt to remove the thermal cooling solution. Removing the System Board Assembly 1.

  • Page 102: Replacing The System Board Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 11. Remove the six M2 x 3.5-mm screws that secure the system board to the bottom case assembly. White arrows on the system board assembly point to the M2 x 3.5-mm screws.

  • Page 103: Main Battery Release Latch

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 6. Replace the modem retainer bracket around the I/O ports and on top of the modem. 7. Reinstall the M2 x 9.5-mm screw on the right side of the modem to secure the modem retainer bracket to the system board assembly.
  • Page 104 Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

  • Page 105: Apr Docking Doors

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 the release button assembly. 7. To remove the battery release latch, unhook the small tension spring located on the metal post next to the hard drive. APR Docking Doors NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
  • Page 106 Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100 7. Grasp the front door as it bows up while still pressing the door edge with the screwdriver. 8. Carefully slip the right-edge hinge of the front door off its right hinge pin.

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