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Dell Inspiron 4150 Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 A Tour of Your Computer Solving Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System Using the System Setup Program Power Management Using the Dell Diagnostics Specifications Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Removing and Replacing Parts Documentation CAUTION: Follow the safety instructions in the Owners Manual to help protect your computer from damage and ensure your own personal safety.
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A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 Back to Contents Page A Tour of Your Computer Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View Front View file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...d%20ok/Inspiron/4150/4150_SERVICE_MAN/tour.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 Display Latch — Keeps the display closed. Keyboard Status Lights — The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled Turns on when the caps lock function is enabled Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled Air Vent — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on the computer. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing. Turns on steadily or blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. It also blinks to indicate battery charge status. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the ❍ ❍ Solid green: The battery is charging.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help"). Module Bay — You can install devices such as an optical drive or the Dell TravelLite™ module in the module bay. Display Latch Button — Press this button to release the display latch and open the display. Battery Bay — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting it to an electrical outlet. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help").
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 PC Card Slot — Has two connectors that support various types of PC Cards, including modems and network adapters. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help"). Hard Drive — Stores software and data. Security Cable Slot — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the device.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 Speakers — Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help"). Right Side View file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...d%20ok/Inspiron/4150/4150_SERVICE_MAN/tour.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 Speakers — Press the volume control keyboard shortcuts to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. For more information, see the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help"). Infrared Sensor — The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your computer to another infraredcompatible device without using cable connections. Audio Connectors Attach a microphone to the connector. Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 Modem Connector Connect the telephone line to the optional modem connector. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. To access device user's guides, see "Need Additional Help?" in the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help"). Network Connector Connects the computer to a network. The lights next to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 S-Video TV-Out Connector Connects your computer to a TV. Air Vent — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. HINT: The computer turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. The fans may make noise, which is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 Fan — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Serial Connector Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. Parallel Connector Connects a parallel device, such as a printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to the parallel connector using the optional floppy drive cable.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Video Connector Connects an external monitor. For more information, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help"). AC Adapter Connector — Attach the AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.
A Tour of Your Computer: Dell Inspiron 4150 NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, grasp the adapter cable connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. Bottom View Fan — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Device Latch Releases — Press a latch release to remove a device in the module or battery bay.
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Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 Accessing Help Unexpected Characters Power Problems Drive Problems Error Messages PC Card Problems Video and Display Problems Network Problems Sound and Speaker Problems General Program Problems Printer Problems E-Mail Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Scanner Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Touch Pad or Mouse
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 Power Problems HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on power management modes (see "Accessing Help"). Check the power light — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power button to exit a standby mode. If the light is off, the computer is either in a power management mode or off—press the power button to exit a power management mode or to turn on the computer.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 Adjust the power properties — Your computer may be in standby or hibernate mode. For information on power management modes, see the Tell Me How help file, or search for the keyword standby or hibernate in the Windows XP Help and Support Center (see "Accessing Help"). Reseat the memory modules — If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 A required .DLL file was not found — The program that you are trying to open is missing an essential file. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. Click Add or Remove Programs. Select the program you want to remove. Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen. See the program documentation for installation instructions. x:\ is not accessible.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 Check the AC adapter — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on. Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on. Adjust the Power Properties — Your computer may be in standby or hibernate mode.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 See "Error Messages" — If an error message appears, see "Error Messages." If only part of the display is readable Connect an external monitor — 1. Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2. Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell. See your Owner's Manual for contact information.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 Check the speaker cable connections — See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Test the electrical outlet — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Ensure that the speakers are turned on — See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Adjust the Windows volume control — Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 Verify that Windows® recognizes the printer — 1. Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3. Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer model is listed, rightclick the printer icon. 4. Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). Reinstall the printer driver — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 Check the telephone line — Try using a different telephone line. If you are using a line that is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one. Irregular dial tone — If you have voice mail service, you might hear an irregular dial tone when you have messages. Contact your telephone company for instructions on restoring a dial tone. Turn off call waiting (catch-phone) — See your telephone directory for instructions on deactivating this feature.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 Unlock the scanner — Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. Reinstall the scanner driver — See the scanner documentation for instructions. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Check the touch pad settings — 1. Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2. Click Mouse. 3. Try adjusting the settings. Check the mouse cable — Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable and check it for damage.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 HINT: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Check the keyboard cable — Shut down the computer. Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage. For PS/2 cables, check the cable connector for bent or broken pins. Firmly reconnect the cable. If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. Check the external keyboard — 1.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 Drive Problems HINT: For information on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Tell Me How help file (see "Accessing Help"). If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive Ensure that Windows® recognizes the drive — Click the Start button and click My Computer. If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 Reinstall the drive — 1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2. Remove the drive from the module bay. 3. Reinstall the drive. 4. Turn on the computer. Clean the drive — See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Tell Me How help file for instructions (see "Accessing Help"). If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD HINT: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 Clean the drive or disc — See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Tell Me How help file for instructions (see "Accessing Help"). If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray 1. Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2. Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; push firmly until the tray is partially ejected. 3. Gently pull out the tray until it stops.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 Check the drive for errors — 1. Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2. Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and then click Properties. 3. Click the Tools tab. 4. Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 5. Click Start. PC Card Problems Check the PC Card — Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into the connector. See the Tell Me How help file for more information (see "Accessing Help").
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 Restart the computer — Try to log on to the network again. Contact your network administrator — Verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning. General Program Problems A program crashes HINT: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. See the software documentation — Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that may help you solve the problem.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 E-Mail Problems Ensure that you are connected to the Internet — With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. If Work Offline has a check mark next to it, click the check mark to remove it and connect to the Internet. If Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that it is safe to do so.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 10. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. 11. Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the screw(s). 12. Replace the hard drive. 13. Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you removed. 14. Replace the battery. 15. Turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly. HINT: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" in your Owner's Manual for information on your warranty coverage.
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150 Go to the Dell | Support website — Go to support.dell.com for help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. See "Dell Technical Support Policy (U. S. Only)" in your Owner's Manual for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. E-mail Dell — Go to support.dell.com and then click E-Mail Dell in the Communicate list.
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 4150 Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 Overview Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Overview Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers and utilities already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may contain drivers for operating systems that are not on your computer.
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 4150 A welcome screen appears. 4. Click Next. The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. After the CD completes the hardware scan, you can also detect other drivers and utilities. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5.
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 4150 10. When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 11. Click Finish and restart your computer. Using Microsoft Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If you install a new device driver that causes system instability, you can use the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback utility to replace the new device driver with the previously installed version of the device driver.
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 4150 8. Double-click the icon for the specific device in the expanded list. The Properties window appears. If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in the Properties window reports what other devices are sharing the device's IRQ. 9. Resolve any IRQ conflicts. You can also use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter. To use the troubleshooter, click the Start button and click Help and Support.
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 4150 1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. Click the Performance and Maintenance. 3. Click System. 4. Click the System Restore tab. 5. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is not checked. Creating a Restore Point In Windows XP, you can either use the System Restore Wizard or manually create a restore point.
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 4150 1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2. Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next. 3. Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in bold. 4.
Reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System: Dell Inspiron 4150 Back to Contents Page Reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 Before reinstalling the Microsoft Windows XP operating system to correct a problem, try correcting the problem by using Windows System Restore. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling the Windows XP operating system.
Reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System: Dell Inspiron 4150 the screen to continue. Then follow the instructions on the screen to finish the installation. 9. When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click Next. 10. Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software screen, and then click Next. 11.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 4150 Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options Overview The system setup program contains the standard settings for your computer. NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 4150 The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer. On each screen, the system setup options are listed at the left. To the right of each option is a field that displays the setting or value for that option. You can change settings that appear as white type on the screen. Options or values that you cannot change (because they are determined by the computer) appear less bright.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 4150 ● CD/DVD/CD-RW drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up files. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. To control the boot sequence, you can select (highlight) devices (by pressing the keys) and then enable or disable the device or change their order in the list.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 4150 HINT: You can only boot (start up) your computer from a CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive installed as a fixed optical drive. You cannot boot from one of these modules installed in the module bay. Changing Printer Modes Set the Parallel Mode option according to the type of printer or device connected to the parallel connector. To determine the correct mode to use, see the documentation that came with the device.
Power Management: Dell Inspiron 4150 Back to Contents Page Power Management Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 Power Management Tips Power Management Modes Power Options Properties Power Management Tips HINT: See "Using a Battery" in the Tell Me How help file for more information on conserving battery power (see "Accessing Help"). ● ● ● Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because the battery life expectancy is largely determined by the number of times the battery is charged.
Power Management: Dell Inspiron 4150 ● Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Stand by. or ● Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods: ❍ Press the power button. ❍ Close the display. ❍ Press . To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab.
Power Management: Dell Inspiron 4150 Power Options Properties To access the Microsoft® Windows® Power Options Properties window: 1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3. Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. Power Schemes Tab The Power schemes drop-down menu displays the selected preset power scheme.
Power Management: Dell Inspiron 4150 battery charge falls below a certain percentage. When you receive your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. Dell recommends that you continue to use these settings. Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining. Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: ● Set power icon and standby mode password options.
Using the Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 4150 Back to Contents Page Using the Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Features of the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Advanced Testing Confirming the System Configuration Information When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Whenever a major component or device in your computer does not function properly, you may have a component failure.
Using the Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 4150 ● Options that let you perform quick checks or extensive tests on one or all devices ● An option that allows you to choose the number of times a test group or subtest is repeated ● The ability to display test results or to save them in a file ● Options to temporarily suspend testing if an error is detected, or to terminate testing when an adjustable error limit is reached ● Extensive online Help screens that describe the tests and how to run them ● S
Using the Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 4150 code(s) and then contact Dell before continuing on to the Dell Diagnostics. See your Owner's Manual for contact information. ● If you receive a message stating that no Diagnostics utility partition has been found, follow the instructions on the screen to run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.
Using the Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 4150 Exit If the Dell Diagnostics are being run from the Diagnostics utility partition on the hard drive, reboots the computer. If the Dell Diagnostics are being run from a CD or floppy disk, exits to the MS-DOS® prompt. For a quick check of your computer, select Quick Tests from the Test All Devices or Test One Device option. Quick Tests runs only the subtests that do not require user interaction and that do not take a long time to run.
Using the Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 4150 Advanced Testing Help Menu For more information on using the Advanced Testing option: 1. Press . 2. Highlight the Help category and press highlighted letter in the category you choose. , or press the key that corresponds to the Advanced Testing Help Categories Help Category Description Menu Provides descriptions of the main menu screen area, the device groups, and the different diagnostic menus and commands and instructions on how to use them.
Using the Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 4150 Test Provides a thorough explanation of the test procedure of each highlighted test group subtest. An example of the Diskette subtest floppy drive Seek Test is as follows: Diskette Drive A - floppy drive Seek Test This test verifies the drive's ability to position its read/write heads.
Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4150 Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 Microprocessor Display System Information Keyboard PC Card Touch Pad Memory Track Stick Ports and Connectors Battery Communications AC Adapter Video Physical Audio Environmental Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel® Mobile Pentium® 4M microprocessor that runs at 1.6, 1.7, 1.9, or 2.
Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4150 PC Card CardBus controller Texas Instruments PCI 1420 CardBus controller PC Card connector two (supports two Type I or Type II cards or one Type III card) Cards supported 3.
Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4150 Docking 200-pin connector for a Dell™ docking device S-video TV-out 7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video to composite video adapter cable) Mini PCI Type IIIA Mini PCI card slot with Wi-Fi (802.11b) wireless support Modem RJ-11 port Network adapter RJ-45 port Communications Modem: Type v.
Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4150 Interfaces: Internal PCI bus/AC 97 External microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector Speaker two 4-ohm speakers Internal speaker amplifier 1.0-W channel into 4 ohms Volume controls keyboard shortcuts, program menus Display Type (active-matrix TFT) XGA; SXGA+; UXGA Dimensions: Height 214.3 mm (8.4 inches) Width 285.7 mm (11.3 inches) Diagonal 357.1 mm (14.1 inches) Maximum resolutions 1024 x 768 at 16.
Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4150 Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) Key travel 2.7 mm ± 0.3 (0.11 inch ± 0.016 inch) Key spacing 19.05 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.75 inch ± 0.012 inch) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Width 64.8-mm (2.55-inch) sensoractive area Height 48.88-mm (1.
Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4150 Width 139.0 mm (5.47 inches) Weight 0.43 kg (0.95 lb) Voltage 14.8 VDC Charge time (approximate): Computer on 2.5 hours Computer off 1 hour Operating time 3 to 4 hours with average usage; can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions See the Tell Me How help file for more information on battery life. See "Accessing Help.
Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4150 Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Physical Height 36.8 mm (1.4 inches) Width 319.5 mm (12.5 inches) Depth 253.6 mm (9.9 inches) Weight (with 8-cell battery): With travel module 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) With floppy disk drive 2.6 kg (5.7 lb) With CD drive 2.6 kg (5.
Specifications: Dell Inspiron 4150 Storage –15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft) Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...%20ok/Inspiron/4150/4150_SERVICE_MAN/specs.
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 4150 Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 Port Locations PS/2 Connector Serial Connector USB Connector Parallel Connector Video Connector Docking Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector Port Locations 1 air intake 6 PS/2 connector 2 serial connector 7 USB connector 3 parallel connector 8 video connector 4 docking connector 9 AC adapter connector 5 air vent Serial Connector Use the 9-pin serial
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 4150 data in serial format (1 bit at a time over one line). This connector supports a variety of devices, including a serial mouse, that require serial data transmission. If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the serial connector.
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 4150 If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the parallel connector.
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 4150 Docking Connector Use this connector to attach your computer to the optional docking device.
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 4150 17 POWER_SW# 67 GND 117 SSERR# 167 SAD11 18 QPCIEN# 68 +12V 118 SPERR# 168 SAD12 19 S1.
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 4150 48 DOCK_+DC_IN 98 +5VSUS 148 NC 198 NC 49 GND 99 NC 149 +5VALW 199 NC 50 LOW_PWR 100 NC 150 NC 200 GND PS/2 Connector Use the 6-hole, miniature DIN PS/2 connector to attach PS/2-compatible devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or external numeric keypad. If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the PS/2 connector.
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 4150 USB Connector Use the USB connector to attach one or more USB devices, such as a mouse, to the computer. USB is a peripheral standard that enables automatic detection of USB-compliant peripheral devices. Pin Signal Definition 1 VCC Cable power 2 – Data N/A 3 +Data N/A 4 Ground Cable ground Video Connector Use the 15-pin video connector to attach an external monitor to the computer.
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 4150 Pin Signal I/O Definition 1 RED O Red video 2 GREEN O Green video 3 BLUE O Blue video 4 DDC2_MONID2 I Monitor detect ID2 5 GND N/A Signal ground 6 GND N/A Signal ground 7 GND N/A Signal ground 8 GND N/A Signal ground 9 CRTVCC O 5-V power source for CRT 10 GND N/A Signal ground 11 M-SEN# I Digital monitor sense/monitor detect ID1 12 DDC_DATA I Monitor detect serial data 13 HSYNC O Horizontal synchroni
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 4150 S-Video Pin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA-L 4 DCRMA-L Composite Video Pin Signal 5 NC 6 DCMPS-L 7 GND Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LAP...20ok/Inspiron/4150/4150_SERVICE_MAN/pinouts.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4150 Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 Before You Remove or Replace Parts System Components Palm Rest and Display Cover Inserts Hard Drive Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem Keyboard Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Hybrid Cooling Fan Reserve Battery Speakers System Board Battery and Module Bay Latches Display, Display Assembly, Display Latch, and Hinge Covers Palm Rest Back to Contents Page
Documentation: Dell Inspiron 4150 Back to Contents Page Documentation Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 Printed Documentation Online Documentation Printed Documentation You must right-click the link for a portable document format (PDF) file and save the file to your hard drive. Attempting to open large PDF files through your browser causes your computer to stop responding. To save PDF files (files with an extension of .
Documentation: Dell Inspiron 4150 1. Click the appropriate button to download the zipped file and save it to your hard drive. 806 KB 701 KB 666 KB 659 KB 651 KB 783 KB 645 KB 2. Go to the directory location you specified when you saved the file. 3. Double-click the .exe file you downloaded. The WinZip Self-Extractor dialog box appears. 4. Specify the location to save the unzipped files to and click Unzip. A message appears, stating that the files unzipped successfully. 5. Click OK. 6. Click Close.