Dell Inspiron Xpi Cd Service Guide

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System Error Messages
The following table lists (in alphabetical order) system error messages that may 
appear on the display during the boot routine or during normal computer 
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5-2-4System power-
management interrupt 
initialization failure
BIOS shadowing 
failure
Video BIOS shadowing 
failure
Keyboard controller 
download failure
CPU stepping failure
System board failure
Setup decompression 
and shadowing failureSystem board...

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Decreasing 
available 
memoryInformational message 
indicating memory is fail-
ing (usually preceded by 
memory error message).One or more DIMMs 
faulty or improperly 
seated.
Disk C: failed 
initializationHard-disk drive failed to 
initialize.Hard-disk drive data 
in System Setup 
does not match 
installed hard-disk 
drive, or hard-disk 
drive faulty.
System files missing 
or corrupted.
Diskette drive 0
seek failure
Diskette read 
failureSystem cannot read dis-...

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Extended memory 
size has changedAmount of memory 
recorded in NVRAM not 
matching memory 
installed in computer.One or more mem-
ory module(s) faulty 
or improperly 
seated.
Gate A20 failureComputer cannot enable 
protective mode.One or more mem-
ory module(s) faulty 
or improperly 
seated.
System board faulty.
General failureMessage indicates sys-
tem failure.Operating system 
unable to carry out 
the command.
Hard-disk drive 
configuration 
errorComputer cannot...

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Keyboard stuck 
key failureKeyboard key(s) jammed. For external key-
board or keypad, 
cable or connector 
loose or keyboard 
faulty.
For built-in key-
board, keyboard 
faulty. 
For either keyboard, 
key may have been 
pressed while com-
puter was booting.
Memory address 
line failure at 
address, read 
value expecting 
value
Memory control logic not 
operating properly.Installed memory 
module faulty or 
improperly seated.
Memory alloca-
tion errorThe software in...

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Memory data line 
failure at 
address, read 
value expecting 
value
Memory double 
word logic fail-
ure at a
ddress, 
read 
value 
expecting 
value
Memory odd/even 
logic failure 
at 
address, 
read 
value 
expecting 
value
Memory write/
read failure at 
address, read 
value expecting 
value
Memory not operating 
properly.Installed memory 
module faulty or 
improperly seated.
No boot device 
availableComputer not recognizing 
diskette drive or hard-disk 
drive from which...

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Running the Dell Diagnostics  
The diagnostics contains tests that aid in troubleshooting the computer. If 
needed, see Chapter 4, “Running the Dell Diagnostics,” in the Reference and 
Troubleshooting Guide. The diagnostics diskette contains the following test groups:
•RAM — Tests the main memory
•System Set — Tests the system board’s primary functions
•Video — Tests the video subsystem
•Keyboard — Tests the keyboard subsystem
•Mouse — Tests the mouse/trackball...

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•Serial Ports — Tests the serial communication port
•Parallel Ports — Tests the parallel communication port
•SCSI Devices — Tests the SCSI controller in the Advanced Port 
Replicator
•Network Interface — Tests the network controller in the Advanced Port 
Replicator
•Serial Infrared — Tests the IrDA communications port
•Audio — Tests the built-in sound subsystem
To start the diagnostics, turn off the computer, insert a diagnostics diskette into 
the diskette drive, and...

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Removing and Replacing Parts 4-1
Chapter 4
Removing and Replacing Parts
T
his chapter provides instructions for removing and replacing field-
replaceable components, assemblies, and subassemblies. For removal and 
replacement procedures for factory-replaceable parts, see Appendix A,
“Factory Repair Parts.”
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this chapter assumes the following:
•The computer and any attached peripherals are turned off, and the peripher-
als are disconnected from the I/O panel on the...

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Recommended Tools
Most of the procedures in this guide require the use of one or more of the fol-
lowing tools:
•Small flat-blade screwdriver
•Jeweler’s screwdriver set
•Number 1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver
•Number 2 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver
•Chip-removal tool
•Wrist grounding strap 
•Small plastic scribe
•Nut drivers
Precautionary Measures
Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps:
1. Turn off the computer and any...