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Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series
SERVICE MANUAL
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Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series SERVICE MANUAL www.dell.com support.dell.com
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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 r
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Contents 1 Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Screw Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2 Removing and Replacing Parts Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Removing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Replacing the Hard Dr
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Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (14.1-Inch Display Panel) 32 Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel . . . . . . . . 34 Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Replacing the Display-Assembly Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Replacing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) 36 Display Assembly Latch . . . . . . .
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Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Removing the Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies . . . . 57 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Contents 7
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com SE CT ION 1 Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification
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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 c
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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
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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 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 Door Security: Case As
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Screw Placement Display Assembly Display Assembly Bezel: Hinge Bracket to Bottom Case (6 each) Assembly: (5 each) Rubber Screw Covers (6 each) Display Assembly Display Assembly and Flex Cable EMI Shield Bracket: Retention Bracket to (2 each) Top Cover: (5 each) Palmrest to Bottom Hybrid Cooling Fan: Case Assembly: (2 each) (1 each) (5 each) (3 each) Before You Begin 13
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Screw Placement System Board to Display Panel to Bottom Case Support Bracket: Assembly: (12.1-inch display panel only) (10 each) (4 each) Display Assembly Latch: (2 each for 14.1-inch XGA display panels) 14 Before You Begin www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com SE CT ION 2 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
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Components Exploded View display-assembly top cover keyboard palmrest assembly center control cover thermal cooling assembly left speaker/antenna assembly hybrid cooling fan hard drive system board right speaker/antenna assembly modem and NIC main battery connector covers fan guard bottom case assembly modular bay device memory module cover NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your system. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not cove
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Hard Drive NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the assembly by its edges (do not squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid dropping it. Hard Drive bottom of computer M3 x 5-mm screw hard drive door 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 c
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2 Push down on the drive door until it snaps into place. 3 Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the hard drive door. Memory Module 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 performin
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NOTE: The screw labeled with the "circle K" in the middle of the memory module cover secures the keyboard assembly and does not secure the memory module cover. Memory Modules JDIM 1 JDIM 2 memory module sockets (2) inner tabs (2 per socket) 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 met
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NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the memory module cover. 2 To release a memory module from its socket, spread apart the inner tabs of the memory module socket just far enough for the memory module to disengage from the socket. The module should pop up slightly. 3 Lift the memory module out of its socket. Replacing the Memory Modules 1 If you only have one memory module, install it in the socket labeled “JDIM1.” Instal
