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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
Speake
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Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Back to Contents Page 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, perfo
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Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 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 main battery and secondary battery (if present) before you service the computer. 10. Remove the primary battery from the battery bay and the secondar
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Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 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 file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/begin.htm (3 of 6) [2/28/2004 7:53:27 AM]
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Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 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 Keyboard to Bottom Case Assembly: Door Security: (5 each) (1 each) Display Assembly Bezel: Display Assembly Hinge Bracket to Bottom Case Assembly: (6 each) (5 each) Rubber Screw Covers (6 each) file:///F
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Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Display Assembly and Flex Cable Display Assembly EMI Shield Bracket: Retention Bracket to Top Cover: (2 each) (5 each) Palmrest to Bottom Case Assembly: Hybrid Cooling Fan: (5 each) (3 each) (2 each) (1 each) System Board to Bottom Case Assembly: Display Panel to Support Bracket: (10 each) (12.1-inch display panel only) (4 each) file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/begin.htm (5 of 6) [2/28/2004 7:53:27 A
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Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Display Assembly Latch: (2 each for 14.1-inch XGA display panels) Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/begin.htm (6 of 6) [2/28/2004 7:53:27 AM]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series Service Manual Components Palmrest Assembly Hard Drive Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Memory Module Hybrid Cooling Fan Mini-PCI Card Assembly Microprocessor Module Keyboard Assembly Reserve Battery Removing the Display Assembly Speaker Assemblies Display Assembly Latch System Board Assembly
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 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: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Hard Drive NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the assembly by its edg
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the hard
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Memory Module Cover Removing the Memory Module Cover NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. Remove the
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Memory Modules NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. Remove the memory module cover. 2.
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTE: Memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit into their sockets, in only one direction. NOTICE: The memory module must be inserted at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. 2. Align the memory module's edge connector with the slot in the center of the memory module socket. With the module at a 45-degree angle, press the memory module's edge connector firmly into the memory module socket. 3. Pi
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. Remove the memory module cove
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 2. Depending on the type of mini-PCI card you are installing, either connect the interface cables to the mini-PCI card, or connect the mini-coax antenna cable from the mini-PCI card to the internal antenna. 3. Lower the mini-PCI card until it snaps into the metal securing tabs. NOTE: If you are installing a wireless NIC, fold and tuck the unused interface cables into the slot so they do not interfere with the co
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Turn the computer over, and remove the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws from the holes labeled "circle K." 3. Turn the computer over and open the display. NOTICE: T
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Keyboard Connector 8. Disconnect the keyboard flex cable from the interface connector on the system board assembly by pulling up on the connector. NOTICE: Do not pull on the keyboard flex cable. 9. Remove the keyboard assembly from the bottom case assembly. Replacing the Keyboard Assembly 1. Place the keyboard on the palmrest at the front of the computer with the keys face down and the connector toward the
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 4. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be flush with the left and right surfaces of the palmrest. 5. Reinstall the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws in the holes labeled "circle K." Removing the Display Assembly NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before you remove the palmrest assembly; the display assembly hinges pass through the back of the palmrest assembly. NOTE: Always remove a
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the center control cover. a. Use a scribe to lift the right edge of the center control cover and pry it loose from the bottom case assembly. b. Lift the center control cover up and away from the bottom case assembly. 3. Close the display. 4. From the back of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with the "circle D." There are two screws on the right
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual connector on the system board. 8. Pull straight up on the display-feed flex cable connector to disconnect the connector from the system board (see "Display Assembly"). 9. Lift the display assembly from the bottom case assembly. NOTICE: When reconnecting the display-feed flex cable connector to the system board, push down on the top left and right ends of the connector (see "Reconnecting the Display-Feed Flex Cab
