Dell Latitude CP Service Manual

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2-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual9LVXDO,QVSHFWLRQThe visual inspection consists of a quick inspection of the exterior of thecomputer and any attached peripherals, including making any necessary cor-rections. For information about the proper removal and installation of computercomponents, as instructed in the following procedures, see Chapter 4,“Removing and Replacing Parts.”&$87,21 %HIRUH \RX SURFHHG ZLWK WKH YLVXDO LQVSHFWLRQ HQVXUH WKDWWKH XVHU KDV VDYHG DOO RSHQ ILOHV DQG H[LWHG DOO RSHQ DSSOLFDWLRQ SURJUDPV LI SRVVLEOHTo perform a visual inspection, follow these steps: 6DYH DQ\ ZRUN LQ SURJUHVV DQG FORVH DOO RSHQ DSSOLFDWLRQV 7XUQ RII DQ\ DWWDFKHG SHULSKHUDOV 'HWHUPLQH WKH SUHVHQW SRZHU VWDWH RI WKH FRPSXWHULook at the indicators to determine which of the following conditions apply.Then turn off the computer, and take the actions listed for that condition:á Power indicator is blinking.An error occurred during system POST.á Power indicator is off.The system is either off or in suspend (or standby, for the MicrosoftWindows 98 operating system) or suspend-to-disk mode.á Power indicator is on.The system is in the power-on state.á Battery indicator is amber (steadily on or blinking slowly).A low-battery warning occurred. Shut down the operating system; thenreplace the battery or connect the computer to AC power to charge thebattery.á Battery indicator is alternating between green and amber.A temporary battery failure has occurred. Press the power button for4 seconds to turn off the computer, and let the battery and computercool to room temperature.á Battery indicator is amber and blinking rapidly when the power switchis pressed or the AC adapter is connected to the computer.A fatal battery condition exists. Press the power button for 4 secondsto turn off the computer, and then remove the battery or batteries fromthe system.á All indicators remain off.The computer is already turned off or in suspend-to-disk mode.