Dell Inspiron 8000 Specifications

Dell Inspiron 8000 Dell™ Inspiron™ 8000 A Tour of Your ComputerPower ConservationSolving ProblemsSystem SpecificationsReinstalling SoftwareSystem Setu

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 Check the AC adapter— Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the green l

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in the middl

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 1. If the computer is connected (docked) to an advanced port replicator (APR), undock it. 2. Keep

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 6. Remove the palm rests. 7. To replace a palm rest, insert it into the slots on the computer. Th

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any install

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the palm rest assembly, you must first remove the display assembly. 6. Tu

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 10. Carefully lift out the palm rest assembly. Reserve Battery NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 3. Remove the hinge cover. 4. Remove the display assembly. 5. Remove the palm rest assembly. 6.

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 10. Remove the reserve battery: a. Pry the reserve battery free from the metal palm rest bracket.

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any install

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: After replacing the microprocessor module, update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 Check the power light— When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power light is bl

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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any install

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the key

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any install

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Replacing the Battery Charger Board Align the screw holes on the battery charger board with the scre

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any install

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 RJ-11/RJ-45 BoardNOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and re

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 connector cutout.Removing the RJ-11/RJ-45 Board 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to W

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Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 Adjust the Windows display settings— 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 Test the electrical outlet— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 Test the electrical outlet— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows— 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows— 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Co

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 Check the touch pad settings— Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-cl

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive— Double-click the My Computer icon. If the floppy drive is not listed,

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive— Double-click the My Computer icon. If the CD drive is not listed, perf

Dell Inspiron 8000 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, Dell TravelLite, Inspiron, AccessDirect, and TrueMobile are trademarks of Dell Computer Corpora

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 If the CD-RW drive stops writing HINT: If you must disable standby mode to write to a CD-RW drive, remember to e

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 Check the network cable connector— Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the connector

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 A required .DLL file was not found— The program that you are trying to open is missing an essential file. To rem

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 Press <Ctrl><Alt><Del>— In the Close Program window, select the program that is no longer resp

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2. Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 that came with your computer for contact information.If You Drop or Damage Your Computer1. Save and close any o

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System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8000 Back to Contents Page System Specifications Dell™ Inspiron™ 8000 Microprocessor System Information PC

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8000 Graphics bus 64-bit AGP 4X busPC Card CardBus controller Texas Instruments PCI 4450/4451 CardBus controller

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8000 Serial 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible, 16-byte buffer connectorParallel unidirectional (standard AT), b

Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 8000 Back to Contents Page Power Conservation Dell™ Inspiron™ 8000 Conservation Tips Power Conservation Modes P

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8000 Video type 128-bit hardware-accelerated video supportData bus 4X AGPVideo controller ATI Mobility M4 orNVID

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8000 Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S., Canada, and locations that use traditional Chinese); 88 (Europe); 90 (Jap

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8000 Track Stick Interface PS/2 compatibleX/Y position resolution (graphics table mode)250 count/sec @ 100 gfSiz

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8000 Weight 8 cell; 0.39 kg (0.87 lb)Voltage 14.8 VDCCharge time (approximate): Computer on 2.5 hoursComputer o

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8000 Storage –40º to 65ºC (–40º to 149ºF)Environmental Temperature range: Operating 0º to 35ºC (32º to 95ºF)Sto

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8000 Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)Storage –15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)Fixed Optical Drive

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Software Dell™ Inspiron™ 8000 Overview Reinstalling Drivers and Utili

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 HINT: Your Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers for operating systems that may not be on your computer

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 5. Under Software by Operating System, click your operating system to display a list of drivers, a Utiliti

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 Windows Me1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Insert the Drivers and Utiliti

Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 8000 standby mode.To activate standby mode:● Click the Start button, click Shut down, click Stand by, and then

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver for Windows 20001. Save and close any open files, and exi

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 HINT: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that came with the program to determ

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 Reinstalling Dell™ AccessDirect™ DriversDell AccessDirect drivers allow you to use and customize the Access

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer. Reinstalling Dock

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 2. If you have completed the operating system setup, turn on the computer. 3. To load the appropriate dri

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 HINT: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that came with the program to determ

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 Reinstalling Dell™ AccessDirect DriversDell AccessDirect drivers allow you to use and customize the AccessD

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer. Reinstalling Micr

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 9. If the mouse tutorial starts, press <Esc> to exit and then press <y>. 10. Click the region

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Power Options

Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 8000 Hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 locale, and then click Next. 12. Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software window,

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System Setup Program: Dell™ Inspiron™ 8000 Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Inspiron™ 8000 Standard Settings System Setup Program P

System Setup Program: Dell™ Inspiron™ 8000 ● Page 6 displays system security and hard drive password settings.For detailed information on options

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8000 Back to Contents Page Ports and Connector Pin-Outs Dell™ Inspiron™ 8000 Serial Connector Parallel

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8000 4 DTR5 GND6 DSR7 RTS8 CTS9 RIShell N/AParallel Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal1 STB#/5V 11 BUSY/MTR#

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8000 8 PD6F 18-23 GND9 PD7F 24 NC10 ACK#/DRV# 25 GNDPS/2 Connector Pin Signal1 DAT_KBD2 DAT_SM13 GND4 PS2

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8000 USB Connectors Pin Signal1 VCC2 –Data3 +Data4 GroundS-Video TV-Out Connectorfile:///F|/Service%20Man

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8000 Pin Signal1 GND2 GND3 DLUMA-L4 DCRMA-L5 SPDIF6 DCMPS-L7 SPGNDVideo Connectorfile:///F|/Service%20Ma

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8000 Pin Signal1 RED2 GREEN3 BLUE4 NC5 GND6 GND7 GND8 GND9 CRTVCC10 GND11 M-SEN#12 DAT_DDC213 HSYNC14 VS

Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 8000 Alarms Tab HINT: To enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm. The Low batt

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8000 Docking Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal1 STRB#/5V 51 HSYNC 101 VGA_GRN 15

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8000 18 QPCIEN# 68 +12V 118 SPERR# 168 SAD12 19 S1.6M_EN# 69 AFD# 119 SLOCK# 169 GND 20 DF

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 8000 45 DOCK_+DC_IN 95 RXD0# 145 SRDATA# 195 GND 46 DOCK_+DC_IN 96 DCD0 146 SINDEX# 196 NC

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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Inspiron™ 8000 Preparing to Work Inside t

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 1. Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 2. Save and

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Recommended Tools● Number 1 magnetized Phillips screwdriver ● Small flat-blade screwdriver ●

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length. Make su

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Display Bezel:Rubber screw covers (4 each)Plastic screw covers (2 each)M2.5 x 4 mm (6 each) Display

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Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 8000 Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you enable hibernate mode by clicking the Enable hibernate support check

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove a

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: The disk drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the assembly by its edges (do not squeeze

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any install

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Media Bay DevicesNOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, a

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. NOTICE: H

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 1. Remove the memory module cover. 2. To release a memory module from its connector, spread apart

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 3. Pivot the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear a click, remove the

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 3. To release the Mini PCI card assembly, spread the metal securing tabs until the assembly pops u

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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: If a wireless network adapter card contains two mini-coax antenna connectors, connect the m

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ Inspiron™ 8000 Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start-Up Err

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installe

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Be careful when handling the keyboard. The keycaps are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-c

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 7. Disconnect the keyboard cable and lay the keyboard assembly aside. Replacing the Keyboard Assem

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 3. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be flush with the left and right

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any install

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 1. Remove the hinge cover. 2. Remove the M2.5 x 6-mm screw that secures the flex cable to the str

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in the midd

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any install

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in the midd

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000 To access Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Help 1. Click the Start button and then click Help. 2. Click the Search tab

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Replacing the Display Panel HINT: Use a magnetic screwdriver to reassemble the display panel in the

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 3. Reinstall the M2.5 x 4-mm screw that secures the flex-cable mounting bracket to the top cover. 4

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in the middl

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any install

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the ke

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any install

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up. Do not bend the pins.

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: After replacing the microprocessor module, update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program

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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any install