Dell Latitude XPi CD
Case Model: PPS
Sub-models: P150ST, M166ST
3-spindle Desktop Replacement laptop, originally released in late 1996 and later updated in 1997. The XPi CD was an updated version of the regular XPi that included improved specifications and a built-in CD-ROM drive. These may have been the last laptops sold with a built-in trackball.
Power Supply Note
Despite what some sources say online, the XPi CD does NOT use the same power supply that the Latitude CPi and other C-Series Latitudes do. The plug looks very similar, but the charger for one will not fit. It is possible to use a C-Series supply if you modify either the plug or the charger to make it fit. The pinout is the same, and the voltage isn't different enough to make a difference.
Photo from Chris Logan.
Specifications
| Spec | Latitude XPi CD P150ST | Latitude XPi CD M166ST |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | September 1996 | June 1997 |
| CPU | CPU Type: Soldered TCP Intel Pentium @150MHz | CPU Type: Soldered TCP Intel Pentium MMX @166MHz |
| Chipset | Pico Power Vesuvius-LS Core Logic | |
| RAM | Type: EDO, 2x slots Standard: 16MB Soldered Maximum: 48MB | Type: EDO, 2 slots Standard: 16MB Soldered Maximum: 80MB |
| Storage | 2.5" IDE Requires Adapter: Yes Standard: Unknown | |
| Display Options | 12.1" Active Matrix LCD @800x600 | |
| Graphics Chipset | NeoMagic MagicGraph 128V (NM2090) VRAM: 1.1MB | NeoMagic MagicGraph 128ZV (NM2093) VRAM: 1.1MB |
| Audio | ESS AudioDrive 1888 | ESS AudioDrive 1887 |
| Main Battery | Lithium Ion | |
| CMOS Battery | 6-cell SAFT NiCad (1x6) | |
| Power Supply | Latitude XPi 3-pin - Dell PA-1 (81407) - Dell ZVC65N-18.5-P10 (04360) | |
| Media Drives | 3 Spindle - 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive - CD-ROM Drive | |
| PC Cards | 2x PCMCIA Slots | 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots - TI PCI1131 Controller |
| Networking | None | |
| Other I/O | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 1x Dock Connector - 1x Line Out - 1x Mic In - 1x Line In - Infrared | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 1x Dock Connector - 1x Mic In - 1x Line In - 1x Line Out - Infrared |
| BIOS | SystemSoft | |
| Pointing Device | Trackball | |
Resources
 Drivers (P150ST) |
Drivers (M166ST) |
 Service Manual |
Service Manual Update |
Reference Guide |
|---|
Common Faults & Maintenance
CMOS Battery Leaks
The XPi CD uses a 6-cell NiCad (I think it's NiCad, it may be NiMH) CMOS battery. This battery is highly likely to leak and damage critical components in the laptop. If you own an XPi CD, it needs to be removed.
Hinge Failure
I've seen a few XPi and XPi CD laptops with broken plastic around the display hinges, as is common in 90s laptops. The plastic is likely brittle, handle these with care. They're far from the worst I've seen though, most show up for sale intact or mostly intact.
Gallery
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