Dell Latitude XPi Reference Guide - Page 42

Checking Connections, AC Adapter and Power Cable, Removing the Battery, External Cables

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Checking Connections Loose or improperly connected cables are likely sources of problems for your computer, external monitor, or other peripherals (such as a printer, external keyboard, or mouse). A quick check of all cable connections can easily solve these problems. If a connector has two small screws, make sure the screws are tight. In addition, check for damaged or frayed cables. Be sure the following items are properly connected or installed: • The AC adapter and power cable NOTE: The AC adapter connector, the AC adapter, and the AC adapter cable may appear slightly different from those shown in Figure 3-1. AC adapter AC power cable (to AC power source) • The battery Figure 3-2. Removing the Battery • All cables to external devices battery parallel connector AC adapter cable Figure 3-1. AC Adapter and Power Cable monitor connector PS/2 connector serial connector Figure 3-3. External Cables 3-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide

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Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
Checking Connections
Loose or improperly connected cables are likely sources
of problems for your computer, external monitor, or other
peripherals (such as a printer, external keyboard, or
mouse). A quick check of all cable connections can easily
solve these problems. If a connector has two small
screws, make sure the screws are tight. In addition, check
for damaged or frayed cables.
Be sure the following items are properly connected or
installed:
The AC adapter and power cable
NOTE: The AC adapter connector, the AC adapter,
and the AC adapter cable may appear slightly differ-
ent from those shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1.
AC Adapter and Power Cable
The battery
Figure 3-2.
Removing the Battery
All cables to external devices
Figure 3-3.
External Cables
AC adapter
AC power cable (to
AC power source)
AC adapter
cable
battery
parallel connector
serial connector
PS/2 connector
monitor connector