Dell Latitude C500 Series User manual

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Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual
Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series Service
Manual
Before You Begin
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Screw Identification
Removing and Replacing Parts
Components
Hard Drive
Memory Module
Mini-PCI Card Assembly
Keyboard Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly
Display Assembly Latch
Hinge Covers
Palmrest Assembly
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
Hybrid Cooling Fan
Microprocessor Module
Reserve Battery
Speaker Assemblies
System Board Assembly
Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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 potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2001 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and DellWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel is a
registered trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft 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.
May 2001 P/N 82EWX Rev. A01
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Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual
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Before You Begin
Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series Service Manual
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Screw Identification
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your system. 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. Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
2. Save any work in progress and close all open application programs.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
NOTE: Make sure the computer is turned off and not in suspend-to-disk or hibernate mode. If
you cannot shut down the computer using the computer's operating system, press and hold the
power button for 4 seconds.
4. Make sure the computer is undocked.
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.
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NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery and
secondary battery (if present) before you service the computer.
10. Remove the primary battery from the battery bay and the secondary battery from the modular
bay, if a secondary battery is in use.
11. Remove any installed device in the modular bay.
12. To dissipate any static electricity while you work, use a wrist grounding strap or periodically
touch an unpainted metal surface.
13. 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
●Small flat-blade screwdriver
●Small plastic scribe
●Microprocessor extractor
●Flash BIOS update program diskette or CD (required only when upgrading the microprocessor
or replacing the reserve battery)
System Orientation
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Screw Identification
When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool to lay out and
keep track of the component screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes.
Screw Identification
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NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length.
Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid
overtightening.
Screw Placement
Hard Drive
Door Security:
(1 each)
Keyboard to Bottom Case Assembly:
(5 each)
Display Assembly Bezel:
(6 each)
Rubber Screw Covers (6 each)
Display Assembly Hinge Bracket to Bottom Case
Assembly:
(5 each)
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Display Assembly and Flex Cable Retention
Bracket to Top Cover:
(5 each)
Display Assembly EMI Shield Bracket:
(2 each)
Palmrest to Bottom Case Assembly:
(5 each) (3 each)
Hybrid Cooling Fan:
(2 each) (1 each)
System Board to Bottom Case Assembly:
(10 each)
Display Panel to Support Bracket:
(12.1-inch display panel only)
(4 each)
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Display Assembly Latch:
(2 each for 14.1-inch XGA display panels)
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual
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Removing and Replacing Parts
Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series Service Manual
Components
Hard Drive
Memory Module
Mini-PCI Card Assembly
Keyboard Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly
Display Assembly Latch
Hinge Covers
Palmrest Assembly
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
Hybrid Cooling Fan
Microprocessor Module
Reserve Battery
Speaker Assemblies
System Board Assembly
Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies
Components
Exploded View
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