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A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems HINT: To launch the Dell Solution Center, the computer must be turned on and functioning properl

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems b. Use the microprocessor extraction tool to remove the microprocessor module. c. To remo

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems and pivot the top of the pry stick away from the clip to close the latch. Video Memory Cach

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Replacing the Video Memory Cache Card 1. Align the two screw holes and press down firmly to

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 1. Keep the display open, and tilt the computer back so that you can access the bottom of

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 5. Remove the palm rest inserts. 6. To replace a palm rest insert, align it with the slot

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 8. Turn the computer over. 9. Use the pull loop to disconnect the palm rest flex cable fr

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems System Board Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical o

A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Press the power button to turn on the computer.If the computer stops responding, press and hold t

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 2. Remove the hard drive and fixed optical drive. 3. Remove any installed Mini PCI cards.

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 5. Remove the palm rest assembly. 6. Remove a latch button from the bottom case assembly b

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 2. Remove one or both of the plastic connector covers (one or both of the covers may be ins

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Documentation: Dell Inspiron 2500 1. Right-click the following link to the hhactivex.dll file: hhactivex.dll2. Click Save Target As in Internet Expl

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A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Security Cable Slot The slots (one on each side of the computer) let you attach a commercially a

A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Your computer supports a CD drive, DVD drive, or CD-RW drive.Right Side View Audio Connectors fil

A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems ● Attach record/playback devices such as a cassette player or CD player to the connector.

A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Network Connector (Optional) If you ordered the optional integrated network adapter, use this co

A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Fan Exhausts HINT: The computer turns on the fan only when the computer gets hot. It may run mos

A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems HINT: Although the AC adapter works worldwide, power connectors vary among countries. Before usi

A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Parallel Connector Use this connector to attach a parallel device, such as a printer, to the com

Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Back to Contents Page Power Conservation Dell™ Inspiron™ 2500 Systems Conservation Tips Power Conse

Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Dell™ Inspiron™ 2500 Systems A Tour of Your ComputerPower ConservationSolving ProblemsSystem SpecificationsDrivers and Util

Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems ● Press the power button or the power conservation key combination, <Fn><Suspend>, tha

Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Power Schemes Tab The Power schemes pull-down menu displays the selected preset power scheme:● Hom

Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Alarms Tab HINT: To enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm. The

Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge re

Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to:● Set icon and standby password options. ● Progra

Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems HINT: If you are going to connect your computer to a USB port replicator, click None when you program

Power Conservation : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Intel® SpeedStep™ Tab If your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium® III processor, the Power Options P

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Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ Inspiron™ 2500 Systems Accessing Help Files Power Problem

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems To access Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Help 1. Click the Start button and then click Help. 2. Type

Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems than its own.This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. p

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Start-Up Error Messages Operating system not found— Contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Con

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Eliminate possible interference— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Ensure that the speakers are turned on— See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers.Adjust the spea

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Check the telephone jack— Disconnect the telephone cable from the modem and connect it to a telephone. L

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Check the touch pad settings— Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel (double-cli

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD HINT: High-speed CD drive vibration is nor

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive— Double-click the My Computer icon. If the DVD drive is not lis

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Check the network cable connector— Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the co

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 4. Click Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen. 5. See the program documentation for inst

A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Back to Contents Page A Tour of Your Computer Dell™ Inspiron™ 2500 Systems Front View Left Sid

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Ensure that you are connected to the Internet— With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File.

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 13. Replace the media bay device and any PC Cards you removed. 14. Replace the battery. 15. Turn on t

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System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Back to Contents Page System Specifications Dell™ Inspiron™ 2500 Systems Microprocessor System I

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems PC Card CardBus controller O2Micro OZ6933 CardBus controllerPC Card connectors two (supports two Ty

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems PS/2 keyboard/mouse 6-pin mini-DIN connectorUSB two USB-compliant connectorsModem/network adapter o

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Panel (typical)Backlight1.3 W 3.4 W using battery; 4.9 W using AC adapterControls brightness can be

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Modem Data/fax modem optional 56K, V.90 mini-PCI card modemData/fax network adapter optional 10/100

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Input frequency 40 to 63 HzOutput current 4.5 A (maximum 4-second pulse); 3.5 A (continuous)Rated o

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Altitude (maximum): Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)Storage –15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to

A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Display Latch This latch keeps the display locked in place when the display is closed.Display Th

Drivers and Utilities : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Back to Contents Page Drivers and Utilities Dell™ Inspiron™ 2500 Systems Overview Reinstalling D

Drivers and Utilities : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems HINT: For more information on using the operating system installed on your computer by Dell, see th

Drivers and Utilities : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 5. Click PCI Communication Device. 6. Click Properties. 7. Click Reinstall Driver. 8. Verify th

Drivers and Utilities : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 3. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon. HINT: To see the System icon, you ma

Drivers and Utilities : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. You can also undo t

Drivers and Utilities : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 6. Click Next. 7. Click OK. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 1. Turn on your

Drivers and Utilities : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 2. Click the Start button, point to Programs—> Accessories—> System Tools, and then click Sy

Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® Dell™ Inspiron™ 2500 Systems Re

Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems The Getting ready to run Windows for the first time window appears.9. If the mouse tuto

Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 2. Shut down the computer. 3. Turn on the computer. 4. Press any key when the Press a

A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems The lights below the display indicate the following:● The light labeled turns on when the

Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 4. Ensure that Enable hibernate support is selected, and click Apply. 5. Click OK to c

System Setup Program : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Inspiron™ 2500 Systems Standard Settings System

System Setup Program : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Viewing the System Setup Program Pages1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. HINT: External USB ke

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Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Back to Contents Page Ports and Connector Pin-Outs Dell™ Inspiron™ 2500 Systems Serial Con

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 5 GND N/A Signal ground6 DSR I Data set ready7 RTS O Request to send8 CTS I Clear to send9 R

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 5 PD3 I/O Printer data bit 36 PD4 I/O Printer data bit 47 PD5 I/O Printer data bit 58 PD6 I/

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Pin Signal I/O Definition1 EXK_MSDATA I/O External keyboard/keypad/mouse data2 KBD_DATA I Ke

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Video ConnectorUse the 15-pin video connector to attach an external monitor to the computer.

Ports and Connector Pin-Outs : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 15 DDC_CLK 1 Monitor Detect serial clockShell N/A N/A Frame groundBack to Contents Page fi

A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems NOTICE: To avoid data loss, never turn off the computer while the green light labeled is flashi

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Inspiron™ 2500 Systems Preparing t

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 4. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 5. Make sure the computer is not connec

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length.

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Video Memory Cache Card:M2.5 x 4 mm (2 each) Palm Rest toBottom Case Assembly:M2.5 x 20 mm

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Hard Drivefile:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...hecked%20ok/Inspiron/2500/2500%2

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Push the drive assembly into the hard drive opening on the left

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Media Bay DevicesNOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical ou

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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 1. Remove the memory module cover. 2. To release a memory module from its connector, spre

A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:● The light labeled turn

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems NOTICE: The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections. NOTIC

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 3. Turn the computer over and open the display. NOTICE: Be careful when handling the keybo

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 5. Lift the right end of the keyboard, and slide it slightly to the right to disengage the

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 7. Disconnect the keyboard cable and lay the keyboard assembly aside. Replacing the Keyboa

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Display and Bezel Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electri

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Use a

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 1. Remove the hinge cover. 2. Remove the 6-mm screws that secures the flex cable to the s

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in

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A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Battery Bay With a charged battery in this bay, you can use the computer without plugging it in t

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 3. Remove the four 4-mm screws located across the top of the bezel. 4. Use a scribe at the

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems HINT: If you find a kaption tape on the standard connector, remove it. Replacing the Displa

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 4. Starting on the left side, use a magnetic screwdriver to reinstall the four 3-mm screws

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically to

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in t

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Replacing the Display Panel HINT: Use a magnetic screwdriver to reassemble the display panel

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in t

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remov