Dell™Inspiron™3500PortableComputerSystemReference Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©1999 Dell Computer Corp
To remove the system board rails, see the exploded view of the base assembly and perform the following steps: 1. Remove the display assembly. 2. Rem
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Disassembly: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To disassemble the CD-ROM drive or optional DVD-ROM drive, perform the follo
DC/DC Board Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the DC/DC board, see the exploded view of the base assembly and perform the foll
Diskette Drive Disassembly: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To disassemble the diskette drive, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the dis
Display Assembly Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the display assembly, see the exploded view of the computer and the explod
Fan Cover and Fan Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer You can remove the fan cover and fan without removing the palmrest. To remove the fa
Hard-Disk Drive Disassembly: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To disassemble the hard-disk drive, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the h
Heat-Sink Fin Cover Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer You can remove the heat-sink fin cover without removing the palmrest. To remove th
Infrared Board Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer You can remove the infrared (IR) board without removing the palmrest. To remove the inf
Keyboard Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer You can remove the keyboard without removing the palmrest. To remove the keyboard, see the e
LCD Interior Assembly Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the LCD interior assembly from the back cover, see the exploded view o
7. Remove the PC Card cage. When you install the PC Card cage, ensure that the modem cable is routed correctly and is not pinched by the cage. System
LVDS Board Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer You can remove the LVDS board without removing the palmrest. To remove the LVDS board, see
Modem Card Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer The modem card is an option available only to customers in the U.S. and Canada. You can re
Palmrest Assembly Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the palmrest assembly, see the exploded view of the palmrest assembly and
PC Card Cage Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer The PC Card cage is supplied as a part of the system board assembly. However, if only the
Processor Module Assembly Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer You can remove the processor module assembly without removing the palmrest.
System Board Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the system board, see the exploded view of the base assembly and perform the fo
System Board Rails Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the system board rails, see the exploded view of the base assembly and pe
Speaker Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the speakers, see the exploded view of the base assembly and perform the following s
Touch Pad Assembly Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the touch pad assembly, see the exploded view of the palmrest assembly an
Video Board Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer You can remove the video board without removing the palmrest. To remove the video board, s
Battery Charge Gauge: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
Zip Drive Disassembly: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To disassemble the optional Zip drive, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the opti
Screw Identification and Tightening: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer Where applicable, information about screw lengths is provided with the ill
Security Cable Slot: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
SetupProgram:Dell™Inspiron™3500PortableComputerSystemReference Using the Setup Program For detailed information about the Setup menus and cat
Security Menu NOTICE: The password features provide a high level of security for the data in the computer. However, they are not foolproof. If your
Boot Menu Exit Menu Back to Contents PageGlossary
Technical Specifications: Dell™Inspiron™3500PortableComputerSystemReference Microprocessor Chip Set and Bus Architecture Back to Contents PageGl
PC Cards Memory Connectors Audio Microprocessor address bus width 32 bits Flash EPROM4 MbitsBus architecture:PCI 33-MHz local bus frequency 32-bit
Video 13.3-Inch Display (Inspiron 3500 D233XT, D266XT, C300XT, C333XT, C366XT) 14.1-Inch Display (Inspiron 3500 D266GT, D300GT, A300GT, A333GT, A366G
Touch Pad Battery AC Adapter Number of keys87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 88 (Japan) Key travel 3.0 ± 0.5 mm (0.12 ± 0.02 inch)Key spacing 19.1
Removing and Installing a Battery: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
Physical Environmental Input current (maximum)1.5 A at 90 VAC, full load Input frequency 47 to 63 Hz Output current3.5 A (continuous)Output power 60 W
Regulatory Storage* 2.03 m/sec (80 inches/sec) (less than or equal to a pulse width of 2 ms)Altitude:Operating 0 to 3048 m (0 to 10,
Status Display: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer Three status lights are located on the connector cover directly above the keyboard: Three stat
Storage Devices: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer Removing and Installing a Device in the Options Bay | Removing and Installing a Hard-Disk Driv
Technical Overview: Dell™Inspiron™3500PortableComputerSystemReference Front View Back to Contents PageGlossaryFront ViewTouch PadBack ViewAudioE
Back View Exploded View of Computer 16Microphone17Display close/suspend button18Status lights (3) (on keyboard)1Speaker2Reset button3USB connecto
Exploded View of Base Assembly 1Display assembly2Keyboard3Palmrest assembly4Base assembly
1Ground springs (2)2Infrared board with 5-mm screw3Optional internal modem with 14-mm screw4EMI fin (2)5LVDS board6Video board with 4-mm jack screws
Video Graphics Modes for External Displays * *depending upon the specifications of the external display Graphics Modes for LCDs Resolution; Color
*The LCD monitor is in panning mode when it is set to this resolution. I/O I/O Connectors Infrared Port The computer comes with an infrared port. An
Conventions: Dell™Inspiron™3500PortableComputerSystemReference The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.
Start the data communications software on both devices, and then begin transferring files. Read the documentation that came with your compatible devi
Parallel Connector Use the 25-hole parallel connector to attach a parallel device to the computer. The parallel connector is used primarily for printe
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.
Memory Memory Installation Guidelines l The system can accommodate up to 256 MB of RAM. l The system comes with a minimum of 32 MB of memory. l To
Remove the two screws from the memory module cover. Use your finger or a flat plastic tool to lift the cover out. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the co
Power Sources AC Adapter The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. The AC adapter kit includes two cables: the AC a
You can expect 2 to 3 hours of battery life with a single fully charged battery and 4 to 6 hours of battery life with two fully charged batteries. A b
battery unless the computer is connected to AC power or unless you install a second charged battery. l A low-battery warning occurs when the battery
To install a hard-disk drive, perform the following steps. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer before removing or installing your ha
select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap down-up-down on the touch pad. On the second down motion, leave your fi
13.3- and 14.1-InchDisplayAssemblies:Dell™Inspiron™3500PortableComputerSystem Reference Exploded View of 13.3-Inch Display Assembly Back to Co
OTP ROM cards, and ATA cards that emulate IDE hard-disk drives. The computer also can support I/O cards such as modem communication cards, LAN cards,
You can also double-click the PC Card icon on the Windows 98 desktop. Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad shares some of the keys on
External Keyboard, Keypad, or Mouse You can connect a keyboard with a standard PS/2 connector to the PS/2 connector on the computer, or a USB-compatib
Checking the Battery Status The battery status LED at the top of the computer's display indicates the battery's current operating status. Th
3. When the Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu appears, use the down-arrow key to select Start computer with CD-ROM support and press <Enter>. 4
Back to Contents PageGlossary
Touch Pad: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
Touch Pad: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer Using the Touch Pad | Installing the Touch Pad/Mouse Driver Using the Touch Pad The PS/2-compatibl
UtilitiesandDrivers:Dell™Inspiron™3500PortableComputerSystemReference Introduction You may need to install the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operati
Windows 98 checks your hard-disk drive and prepares your system for installing the operating system. 10. When prompted for the directory in which to
Exploded View of 14.1-Inch Display Assembly 105-mm hinge screws (2)115-mm panel rail screws (4)12Back cover13Bottom FPC bobbin14Inverter15Hinges (2)
Changing Video Resolution To change the video resolution, perform the following steps: 1. When the system restarts, click the Start button, point to
The touch pad driver and associated utilities allow you to customize the operation of your touch pad and cursor features. To install the touch pad dri
To create the save-to-disk suspend file, perform the following steps: 1. Insert the Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 Series diskette into the external
Video: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer Graphics Modes for External Displays | Graphics Modes for Built-in LCD Displays Graphics Modes for Exter
800 x 600; 256 (8-bit)60800 x 600; 65,000 (16-bit)60800 x 600; 16 million (24-bit)601024 x 768; 256 (8-bit)601024 x 768; 65,000 (16-bit)601024 x 768;
ZIF Connectors: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer Some of the computer’s interface connectors are ZIF connectors. These connectors are not remov
Display Assembly Removal To remove the display assembly, see the exploded view of the computer and the exploded view of the base assembly and perfor
Bezel and LCD Latch Removal To remove the bezel and LCD latch, see the exploded view of the 13.3-inch display assembly or 14.1-inch display assembly a
4. Remove the two 5-mm screws securing the left and right hinges, and then remove the hinges. The hinges are not interchangeable, but are color-coded
AC Adapter: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
To remove the LCD panel from the EMI pan, see the exploded view of the 13.3-inch display assembly and perform the following steps: 1. Remove the disp
Documentation:Dell™Inspiron™3500PortableComputer To save PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf) to your hard-disk drive, right-click the doc
DriveAssemblies:Dell™Inspiron™3500PortableComputerSystemReference Hard-Disk Drive Disassembly To disassemble the hard-disk drive, perform th
To disassemble the diskette drive, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the diskette drive from the media bay. 2. Remove the two 4-mm screws from
Zip Drive Disassembly To disassemble the optional Zip drive, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the optional Zip drive from the media bay. 2. Re
Utilities and Drivers: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer Introduction | Before You Begin | Installing Microsoft Windows 98 and Device Drivers | I
When the files have been copied to the hard-disk drive, Windows 98 prompts you to restart the system. 18. Click OK to restart the computer. 19. In th
13. Restart the system. Continue with the installation procedure by installing the audio driver as described in the next section, “Installing the Aud
The first time you insert the MPEG-2 PC Card, the New Hardware Found dialog box appears with the following statement: DELL-DVD Player Windows has foun
Reinstalling Device Drivers If a driver and/or a utility that came with your computer is corrupted, you may wish to reinstall it individually. The re
Audio Jacks: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
External Monitor: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer Use the 15-pin monitor connector to attach an external monitor to the computer. If you reconf
Exploded View of 13.3-Inch Display Assembly: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
Exploded View of 14.1-Inch Display Assembly: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
Exploded View of Base Assembly: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
Exploded View of Computer: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
Exploded View of Palmrest Assembly: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
External Keyboard, Keypad, or Mouse: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer You can connect a keyboard with a standard PS/2 connector to the PS/2 conn
Component Locations (Front View): Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
Back to Contents Page Glossary:Dell™Inspiron™3500PortableComputerSystemReference ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU
B backup A copy of a program or data file. As a precaution, you should back up your computer's hard-disk drive on a regular basis. Before makin
Audio: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer You can connect speakers, a microphone, headphones, and record/playback devices such as cassette players
BTU Abbreviation for British thermal unit. bus An information pathway between the components of a computer. Your computer contains an expansion b
config.sys The config.sys file is executed when you boot your computer (before running any commands in the autoexec.bat file). This start-up file co
Disable Autoplay The autoplay feature in Microsoft® Windows® 98 interferes with the operation of the computer's power management time-outs. If
DVD-ROM Abbreviation for digital versatile disc read-only memory. DVD-ROM drives use optical technology to read data from DVDs. DVDs are read-only s
F F Abbreviation for Fahrenheit. FAT Acronym for file allocation table. The file system structure used by the MS-DOS® and Windows operating syste
A metal plate with metal pegs or ribs that help dissipate heat. Some microprocessors include a heat sink. help file A file containing descriptive o
Acronym for Japanese Electronic Industry Development Association. jumper Jumpers are small blocks on a circuit board with two or more pins emerging
The method of setting up groups of sectors on a hard-disk drive to store system start-up information, sector status information, and directory informa
microprocessor The primary computational chip inside the computer that controls the interpretation and execution of arithmetic and logic functions.
NVRAM Abbreviation for nonvolatile random-access memory. Memory that does not lose its contents when you turn off your computer. NVRAM is used for m
Component Locations (Back View): Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
Plug and Play An industry-standard specification that makes it easier to add devices to your personal computer. Plug and Play provides automatic ins
SDRAM Abbreviation for synchronous dynamic random-access memory. SDRAM is a memory technology that improves the performance of your computer's
A coin-cell battery that maintains system configuration, date, and time information in a special section of memory when the system is turned off. sy
TSR Abbreviation for terminate-and-stay-resident. A TSR program runs "in the background." Most TSR programs implement a predefined key com
video card An expansion card that provides the video capabilities—in combination with the monitor—for your computer system. A video card may support
setting the write-protect feature in the system setup program. X XGA Abbreviation for extended graphics array. VGA, SVGA, and XGA are video standar
Graphics: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer Status Display Component Locations (Front View) Component Locations (Back View) AC Adapter Removing a
I/O Connectors: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
I/O: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer Infrared Port | USB Connector | Serial Connector | Parallel Connector | Monitor Connector | PS/2 Connector
Parallel Connector Use the 25-hole parallel connector to attach a parallel device to the computer. The parallel connector is used primarily for printe
BaseAssembly:Dell™Inspiron™3500PortableComputer Exploded View of Base Assembly Back to Contents PageGlossaryExploded View of Base AssemblyVideo
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.
30°ConeofInfraredLight:Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
Jumpers,Switches,Controls,andIndicators:Dell™Inspiron™3500PortableComputerSystem Reference Jumpers There are no jumpers on this system. Swi
Status Lights Three status lights are located on the connector cover directly above the keyboard: l Caps Lock: Solid green light when Caps Lock is
The battery charge gauge on the bottom of the battery has five status lights that indicate how much battery charge remains. Each light indicates app
Embedded Numeric Keypad: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
Memory: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer Memory Installation Guidelines | Valid Memory Configurations | Removing and Installing Memory | Upper M
13. If you have added additional memory to your computer, you need to delete and re-create the save-to-disk suspend file on your hard-disk drive so th
Tech Notes: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer Video I/O Memory Power Sources Storage Devices Touch Pad Audio PC Cards Embedded Numeric Keyp
Embedded Numeric Keypad: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer The embedded numeric keypad shares some of the keys on your computer's keyboard.
Keyboard Removal You can remove the keyboard without removing the palmrest. To remove the keyboard, see the exploded view of the palmrest assembly
PalmrestAssembly:Dell™Inspiron™3500PortableComputerSystemReference Exploded View of Palmrest Assembly Palmrest Assembly Removal Back to Conten
To remove the palmrest assembly, see the exploded view of the palmrest assembly and perform the following steps: 1. Remove the display assembly. 2
Passwords and Security: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer About Passwords | Physically Securing the Computer | Disabling the Serial, Infrared, an
PC Cards: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer About PC Cards | Installing PC Cards | Removing PC Cards | Configuring PC Cards About PC Cards You ca
remove the PC Card. After you have removed a PC Card or PC Cards, you should install one or both of the PC Card blanks provided with the computer to p
PC Card Slots: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
Power Sources: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer AC Adapter | Battery | Removing and Installing the Main Battery | Removing and Installing a Seco
Removing and Installing a Second Battery To remove and install the second battery, perform the following steps: 1. Save any files you have open and
Power Management: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer How to Conserve Battery Power | Using Microsoft® Windows® 98 to Conserve Battery Power | Expe
Standby Mode Standby turns off the display, stops the hard-disk drive, and turns off other internal devices so that the computer uses less battery pow
You can remove the infrared (IR) board without removing the palmrest. To remove the infrared board, see the exploded view of the base assembly and per
The utility calculates the size of the file, in kilobytes, based on the amount of system memory in your computer, plus 2 MB to handle video memory and
Temporary file. Delete before release. AC Adapter: Dell Inspiron 3500 Portable Computer Audio Jacks: Dell Inspiron 3500 Portable Computer Audio: Dell
Touch Pad: Dell Inspiron 3500 Portable Computer Video: Dell Inspiron 3500 Portable Computer ZIF Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3500 Portable Computer
Removing a Memory Module: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
RemovingandReplacingParts:Dell™Inspiron™3500PortableComputerSystemReference Precautionary Measures You must also take the following steps:
5. Remove the main battery from the battery bay. Pull the battery-bay release latch (located on the side of the computer next to the battery bay) towa
8. Remove the RAM door. Remove the two 4-mm screws from the memory door (also known as the memory module cover). Using your finger, lift the door off.
Procedures for Field- and Depot-Replaceable Parts NOTICE: During the removal and replacement procedures, you will see Kapton tape in many places on th
ZIF Connectors NOTICE: ZIF connectors are fragile. To avoid breaking the connectors, touch them carefully. Do not apply too much pressure to the mo
Fan Cover and Fan Removal You can remove the fan cover and fan without removing the palmrest. To remove the fan cover and fan, see the exploded view o
Removing the Hard-Disk Drive: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
Removing Devices From the Options Bay: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
13.3-Inch LCD Inverter Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the inverter, see the exploded view of the 13.3-inch display assembly
13.3-Inch LCD Panel and EMI Pan Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the LCD panel from the EMI pan, see the exploded view of the
13.3-Inch LCD Panel Rails Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the panel rails, see the exploded view of the 13.3-inch display as
14.1-Inch LCD Inverter Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the inverter, see the exploded view of the 14.1-inch display assembly
14.1-Inch LCD Panel and EMI Pan Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the LCD panel from the EMI pan, see the exploded view of the
14.1-Inch LCD Panel Rails Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the panel rails, see the exploded view of the 14.1-inch display as
Audio-Jack Board Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the audio jack board, see the exploded view of the base assembly and perfor
Bezel and LCD Latch Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer To remove the bezel and LCD latch, see the exploded view of the 13.3-inch display
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