Dell Inspiron 3800 Laptop Computer Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Inspiron 3800 Laptop Computer. We have 8 Dell Inspiron 3800 Laptop Computer manuals available for free PDF download: System Reference Manual, User Manual, Reference And Troubleshooting Manual, Service Manual, Solution Manual, Getting Started, Getting Started Manual

Dell Inspiron 3800 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

Dell Inspiron 3800 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual (154 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.37 MB

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions
3
When Using Your Computer
3
Ergonomic Computing Habits
5
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
7
About this Guide
9
Other Documents You May Need
10
Table of Contents
13
Chapter 1 Introduction

19
- Figure 1-1. Front View of the Computer
  22
- Figure 1-2. Back View of the Computer
  23
- ENERGY STAR Compliance
  24
- Software Features
  24
- Figure 1-3. ENERGY STAR Emblem
  25
- Getting Help
  25
- Hardware Features
  19
Chapter 2 Options and Upgrades

27
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

47
- Checking the Basics
  47
- Running the Dell Diagnostics
  49
  - Start the Dell Diagnostics
    50
  - Figure 3-1. Diagnostics Menu
    51
  - Dell Diagnostics Main Screen
    52
  - Figure 3-2. Dell Diagnostics Main Screen
    52
  - Confirm the System Configuration Information
    53
  - Use the Dell Diagnostics Help Menu
    53
    
    Menu
    53
    
    Keys
    53
    
    Device Group
    53
    
    Device
    54
    
    Test
    54
    
    Versions
    54
  - Exit the Dell Diagnostics
    54
- Troubleshooting Procedures
  55
Chapter 4 System Software Solutions

65
Chapter 5 Getting Help

89
- Technical Assistance
  89
- Help Tools
  90
  - World Wide Web
    90
  - Autotech Service
    91
  - Techfax Service
    91
  - Techconnect BBS
    91
  - Automated Order-Status System
    92
  - Technical Support Service
    92
- Problems with Your Order
  92
- Product Information
  92
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  92
- Before You Call
  93
- Figure 5-1. Diagnostics Checklist
  94
- Dell Contact Numbers
  95
- Table 5-1. International Dialing Codes
  96
- Table 5-2. Dell Contact Numbers
  97
- Technical Specifications
  109
- Table A-1. Technical Specifications
  109
Appendix A Technical Specifications

109
- Using the System Setup Program
  117
Appendix B Using the System Setup Program

117
- Accessing the System Setup Program
  117
  - Navigating through the System Setup Program
    118
- System Setup Program Screens
  118
- Table B-1. System Setup Program Navigation Keys
  118
  - Figure B-1. Page 1 of the System Setup Program
    119
  - Page
    119
  - Figure B-2. Page 2 of the System Setup Program
    120
  - Page
    120
  - Figure B-3. Page 3 of the System Setup Program
    121
  - Page
    121
  - Figure B-4. Page 4 of the System Setup Program
    122
  - Page
    122
Appendix C System Messages

123
Appendix D Regulatory Notices

129
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only
  130
  - Class a
    130
  - Class B
    131
  - Modem Regulatory Information
    131
    
    Fax Branding
    132
- IC Notice (Canada Only
  133
  - Modem Regulatory Information
    133
- CTR21 Declaration
  134
- New Zealand Telecom Warnings
  134
  - General
    134
  - Important Notice
    135
- CE Notice (European Union
  135
- Battery Disposal
  136
- EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only
  136
- VCCI Notice (Japan Only
  136
  - Class a ITE
    137
  - Class B ITE
    137
  - Figure D-1. VCCI Class a ITE Regulatory Mark
    137
  - Figure D-2. VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark
    137
- MOC Notice (South Korea Only
  138
  - Class a Device
    138
  - Class B Device
    138
  - Figure D-3. MOC Class a Regulatory Mark
    138
- Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
  139
- Figure D-4. MOC Class B Regulatory Mark
  139
- NOM Information (Mexico Only
  140
- Información para NOM (Únicamente para México
  141
Appendix E Limited Warranty and Return Policy

143
- Three-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only
  143
  - Coverage During Year One
    143
  - Coverage During Years Two and Three
    144
  - General Provisions
    144
- Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only
  145
  - Coverage During Year One
    146
  - Coverage During Years Two and Three
    146
  - General Provisions
    147
- One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee
  147
  - Guarantee
    147
  - Exclusions
    148
  - Making a Claim
    148
  - Limitation and Statutory Rights
    148
  - Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only
    149
- Macrovision Product Notice
  150
- Index
  151

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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 System Overview

9
- System Features
  9
- Physical Description
  11
- System Power
  15
  - Power Conservation
    15
  - Figure 1-4. Battery Charge Gauge
    15
- Interrupt Assignments
  16
- Table 1-1. Interrupt Assignments
  16
- Technical Specifications
  17
- Table 1-2. Technical Specifications
  17
Chapter 2 Initial Procedures

25
- Initial User Contact
  25
- Visual Inspection
  25
- Observing the Boot Routine
  27
- Eliminating Resource Conflicts
  28
- Getting Help
  29
Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages

31
- POST Beep Codes
  31
- System Error Messages
  32
- Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes
  32
- Table 3-2. System Error Messages
  32
- Running the Dell Diagnostics
  34
Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts

37
- Recommended Tools
  37
- Screw Identification and Tightening
  38
- Precautionary Measures
  39
- ZIF Connectors
  45
- Exploded Views of Components and Assemblies
  46
- Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies
  51
- Table 4-1. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies
  51
- Hard-Disk Drive
  65
- Figure 4-16. Hard-Disk Drive Disassembly
  65
- Diskette Drive
  66
- Figure 4-17. Diskette Drive Disassembly
  66
- CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive
  67
- Figure 4-18. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Disassembly
  67
- General Disassembly
  68
  - Preparation
    68
  - Figure 4-19. Location Template
    68
- Keyboard
  69
- Figure 4-20. Keyboard Removal
  69
- Heat Sink
  71
- Figure 4-21. Heat Sink Removal
  71
- Status Display Panel
  72
- Figure 4-22. Status Display Panel Removal
  72
- LCD Assembly
  73
- Figure 4-23. LCD Assembly Removal
  73
- Palmrest Assembly
  75
  - Figure 4-24. Palmrest Assembly Removal
    75
  - Figure 4-25. IR Board Removal
    77
  - IR Board
    77
  - Figure 4-26. Hard-Disk Drive Heat Sink Removal
    78
  - Hard-Disk Drive Heat Sink
    78
  - Figure 4-27. Touch-Pad Assembly Removal
    79
  - Touch-Pad Assembly
    79
  - Figure 4-28. Speaker Removal
    80
  - Speakers
    80
- Base Assembly
  81
  - Figure 4-29. Base Assembly
    82
  - Figure 4-30. IR Lens Removal
    83
  - IR Lens
    83
  - Figure 4-31. Processor Board Removal
    84
  - Processor Board
    84
  - Figure 4-32. LVDS Board Removal
    85
  - LVDS Board
    85
  - Figure 4-33. USB Board Removal
    86
  - USB Board
    86
  - Figure 4-34. Main Board Removal
    87
  - Main Board
    87
  - Audio Bezel
    88
  - Figure 4-35. Audio Bezel Removal
    88
  - Audio Board
    89
  - Figure 4-36. Audio Board Removal
    89
  - Figure 4-37. PC Card Cage Removal
    90
  - PC Card Cage
    90
  - Figure 4-38. Latch Assembly Removal
    91
  - Latch Assembly
    91
  - Figure 4-39. Kensington Lock Plate Removal
    92
  - Kensington Lock Plate
    92
- Inch LCD Components
  93
- Inch LCD Components
  99
  - Inch LCD Front Bezel
    99
  - Figure 4-45. 13.3-Inch LCD Front Bezel Removal
    99
  - Inch LCD Panel
    101
  - Figure 4-46. 13.3-Inch LCD Panel Removal
    101
  - Inch LCD Inverter Board
    103
  - Figure 4-47. 13.3-Inch Inverter Board Removal
    103
  - Figure 4-48. 13.3-Inch LCD Hinges Removal
    104
  - Inch LCD Hinges
    104
  - Figure 4-49. 13.3-Inch LCD Bracket Removal
    105
  - Inch LCD Bracket
    105

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Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Manual

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Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference

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Dell Inspiron 3800 Solution Manual

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Table of Contents
3
Safety Instructions
7
1 Setting up

13
2 Solving Problems

23
- Finding Solutions
  24
- Accessing Help Files
  26
- Power Problems
  26
- Start-Up Error Messages
  27
- Video and Display Problems
  28
  - If the Display Is Blank
    28
  - If the Display Is Difficult to Read
    28
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  29
  - Integrated Speakers
    29
  - External Speakers
    30
- Printer Problems
  31
  - If You Cannot Print to a Parallel Port Printer
    31
  - If You Cannot Print to a USB Printer
    31
- Modem Problems
  32
- Scanner Problems
  33
- Touch Pad Problems
  33
- External Keyboard Problems
  33
- Unexpected Characters
  33
- Drive Problems
  34
- Network Problems
  37
- Windows Error Messages
  37
- General Program Problems
  38
  - A Program Crashes
    38
  - A Program Stops Responding
    38
  - A Solid Blue Screen Appears
    39
- Internet Connection Problems
  39
3 Adding Parts

49
4 Appendix

63
- Specifications
  64
- Standard Settings
  71
  - System Setup Pages
    71
  - Viewing the System Setup Pages
    71
- Contacting Dell
  71
  - Contact Numbers and Addresses
    72
  - Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
    84
- Regulatory Information
  84
- Warranty and Return Policy Information
  90
- Macrovision Product Notice
  91
Index

93

Dell Inspiron 3800 Getting Started

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