Dell Inspiron X200 User manual

Dell Latitude X200 Service Manual
Dell™ Latitude™ X200 Service Manual
Before You Begin
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
System Components
Battery
Memory Module and Mini PCI Card
Memory Module
Mini PCI Card
Keyboard
Palm Rest
Hard Drive
Hinge Covers and Display Assembly
Hinge Covers
Display Assembly
Keyboard Tray
Reserve Battery
Speakers
Cooling Fan
System Board
Modem Daughter Card
Battery Latches
Flashing the BIOS
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
Pin Assignments for the Computer
Pin Assignments for the Media Base
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use
of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of
data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, AccessDirect, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell
Computer Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities
claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary
interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
April 2002 Rev. A00
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Before You Begin
Dell™ Latitude™ X200 Service Manual
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read "Safety and EMC
Instructions: Portable Computers" in your System Information Guide.
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before
you begin working inside the computer.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the
computer cover.
2. Save any work in progress and exit all open programs.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
NOTE: Ensure that the computer is turned off and not in suspend or hibernate
mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer operating
system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
4. Ensure that the computer is undocked.
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5. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
6. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then
disconnect any attached devices.
7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
8. Remove any installed PC Cards or plastic blanks from the PC Card slot.
9. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery
before you service the computer.
10. Remove the battery from the battery bay.
11. To dissipate any static electricity while you work, use a wrist grounding strap or
periodically touch an unpainted metal surface.
12. Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or
contacts on a card. Hold a card by it edges or by its metal mounting bracket.
Hold a component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its pins.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this manual require the following tools:
●#1 magnetized Phillips screwdriver
●¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver
●Small plastic scribe
Computer Orientation
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1 back
2 right
3 front
4 left
Screw Identification
When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool
to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws
and their sizes.
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