Dell Latitude 2120 User manual

Dell Latitude 2120 Service Manual
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Working on Your Computer
Removing and Replacing Parts
System Setup
Diagnostics
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Battery
Dell Latitude 2120 Service Manual
Removing the Battery
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Slide the battery release latch into the unlock position.
3. Slide and remove the battery from the computer.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Replacing the Battery
To replace the battery, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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Keyboard
Dell Latitude 2120 Service Manual
Removing the Keyboard
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard.
4. Open the display and then push a flathead screwdriver through the screw socket from where you removed the keyboard screw.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

5. Starting in the top left corner of the keyboard, lift the keyboard up, and then flip the keyboard.
6. Disconnect the keyboard data cable and remove the keyboard from the computer.

Replacing the Keyboard
To replace the keyboard, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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Access Panel
Dell Latitude 2120 Service Manual
Removing the Access Panel
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the keyboard.
4. Remove the access-panel screws under the keyboard.
5. Remove the access-panel screws on the bottom of the computer.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

6. Starting near the hinges, lift the access panel and remove it from the computer.
Replacing the Access Panel
To replace the access panel, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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Memory Modules
Dell Latitude 2120 Service Manual
Removing the Memory Modules
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the keyboard.
4. Remove the access panel.
5. Pry the retention clips away from the memory module.
6. Remove the memory module from the computer.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

Replacing the Memory Modules
To replace the memory modules, insert the memory module in the memory slot at an angle, then press down the memory module to snap the memory module
in place.
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