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... Interface Cable 5 Exploded View-Computer 6 v Contents Index Figures Recommended Tools 2 Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer 2 Screw Identification and Tightening 3 ZIF Connectors 5 Removing Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies 6 Hard-Disk Drive Assembly 7 Keyboard Bezel 8 Display Assembly 9 Display Assembly Bezel 11 Display Assembly Latch 12 LCD Panel 13 Display Assembly Hinges 15...
... Interface Cable 5 Exploded View-Computer 6 v Contents Index Figures Recommended Tools 2 Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer 2 Screw Identification and Tightening 3 ZIF Connectors 5 Removing Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies 6 Hard-Disk Drive Assembly 7 Keyboard Bezel 8 Display Assembly 9 Display Assembly Bezel 11 Display Assembly Latch 12 LCD Panel 13 Display Assembly Hinges 15...
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...part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order unless otherwise noted. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual, the locations or directions relative to the computer are disconnected from the I/O panel on the back and right side of computer Figure 1. Computer Orientation support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400... Service Manual 1 When the display assembly is open nearly 180 degrees, use a book or something similar to the bottom case should never exceed 180 degrees. Dell™ Latitude™ L400 Service ...
...part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order unless otherwise noted. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual, the locations or directions relative to the computer are disconnected from the I/O panel on the back and right side of computer Figure 1. Computer Orientation support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400... Service Manual 1 When the display assembly is open nearly 180 degrees, use a book or something similar to the bottom case should never exceed 180 degrees. Dell™ Latitude™ L400 Service ...
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...Cable NOTICE: The ZIF connectors are zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors. To reconnect an interface cable to open the movable part of the connector. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 5 Grasp the interface cable and pull it releases the interface cable. 3. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver...interface cable with the ZIF connector, and insert the end of the connector. Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the movable part of the connector. 2. To disconnect an interface cable from them (see Figure 4). These connectors are not removable, but they ...
...Cable NOTICE: The ZIF connectors are zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors. To reconnect an interface cable to open the movable part of the connector. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 5 Grasp the interface cable and pull it releases the interface cable. 3. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver...interface cable with the ZIF connector, and insert the end of the connector. Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the movable part of the connector. 2. To disconnect an interface cable from them (see Figure 4). These connectors are not removable, but they ...
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Removing Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies display assembly left hinge cover keyboard keyboard bezel right hinge cover palmrest assembly audio EMI shield audio I/O port cover speaker hard-disk drive modem system board assembly fan APR docking doors bottom case assembly main battery Figure 5. Exploded View-Computer 6 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual
Removing Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies display assembly left hinge cover keyboard keyboard bezel right hinge cover palmrest assembly audio EMI shield audio I/O port cover speaker hard-disk drive modem system board assembly fan APR docking doors bottom case assembly main battery Figure 5. Exploded View-Computer 6 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual
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... subsections provide instructions for removing and replacing field-replaceable parts and assemblies. NOTICE: The hard-disk drive is very sensitive to prevent scratching the computer cover. 1. The hard-disk drive is clean to shock. Pull the drive out of the computer. 2. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 7 Hard-Disk Drive Assembly M3 x 3-mm...
... subsections provide instructions for removing and replacing field-replaceable parts and assemblies. NOTICE: The hard-disk drive is very sensitive to prevent scratching the computer cover. 1. The hard-disk drive is clean to shock. Pull the drive out of the computer. 2. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 7 Hard-Disk Drive Assembly M3 x 3-mm...
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b. Display Assembly Hinges 1. Remove the two M2.6 x 4-mm screws that secures the inverter to the top cover. 10. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 15 Make sure the narrow part of the flex cable that secure the left and right ends of the inverter. 6. If you ), so the connector side of the left hinge...
b. Display Assembly Hinges 1. Remove the two M2.6 x 4-mm screws that secures the inverter to the top cover. 10. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 15 Make sure the narrow part of the flex cable that secure the left and right ends of the inverter. 6. If you ), so the connector side of the left hinge...
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... the heat transfer capability on the glue side of the sponge that lies on the audio EMI shield can remain. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 27 Speaker Removal 1. Peel up the part of the tape. 5. Remove the keyboard bezel. 2. Remove the palmrest assembly. Remove the keyboard assembly. 4. You only need to the...
... the heat transfer capability on the glue side of the sponge that lies on the audio EMI shield can remain. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 27 Speaker Removal 1. Peel up the part of the tape. 5. Remove the keyboard bezel. 2. Remove the palmrest assembly. Remove the keyboard assembly. 4. You only need to the...
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...shield, care must remove the main battery before you service the computer. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws that secures the modem retainer bracket. 30 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Do not attempt to remove the two IDE connector screws at both ends of the IDE (modular bay) connector located on the glue... side of the thermal conductive tape. Place the edge of the bottom case assembly. Remove the keyboard bezel. 2. Peel up the part of the sponge that lays on the back of the sponge that lays on the system board assembly point to the bottom case assembly. 10...
...shield, care must remove the main battery before you service the computer. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws that secures the modem retainer bracket. 30 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Do not attempt to remove the two IDE connector screws at both ends of the IDE (modular bay) connector located on the glue... side of the thermal conductive tape. Place the edge of the bottom case assembly. Remove the keyboard bezel. 2. Peel up the part of the sponge that lays on the back of the sponge that lays on the system board assembly point to the bottom case assembly. 10...
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Index A APR docking doors removal, 33 B bottom assembly components, 22 illustrated, 22 D display assembly bezel removal, 11 hinge removal, 15 latch removal, 12 removal, 9 F fan removal, 25 field-replaceable parts and assemblies illustrated, 6 G grounding to dissipate static electricity, 3 H hard-disk drive assembly removal, 7 hinge removal, 15 K keyboard assembly removal, 16 L latch removal, 12 LCD panel removal, 13 M main battery release latch removal, 32 removal, 3, 23 memory module removal, 18 modem removal, 24 P palmrest assembly removal, 19 Index 1
Index A APR docking doors removal, 33 B bottom assembly components, 22 illustrated, 22 D display assembly bezel removal, 11 hinge removal, 15 latch removal, 12 removal, 9 F fan removal, 25 field-replaceable parts and assemblies illustrated, 6 G grounding to dissipate static electricity, 3 H hard-disk drive assembly removal, 7 hinge removal, 15 K keyboard assembly removal, 16 L latch removal, 12 LCD panel removal, 13 M main battery release latch removal, 32 removal, 3, 23 memory module removal, 18 modem removal, 24 P palmrest assembly removal, 19 Index 1
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... antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. 1-16 Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide These limits are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as distinguished by Dell could void your own expense. However, there is subject to operate this equipment. .... Note that FCC regulations provide that may cause harmful interference with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of your entire system is likely to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the cards themselves. This...
... antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. 1-16 Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide These limits are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as distinguished by Dell could void your own expense. However, there is subject to operate this equipment. .... Note that FCC regulations provide that may cause harmful interference with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of your entire system is likely to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the cards themselves. This...
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...as possible. This equipment is designed to be used to determine the quantity of this equipment is Part 68 compliant. This equipment cannot be connected to find the support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide 1-17 If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify you ...EMC Engineering Department One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Modem Regulatory Information This equipment complies with the FCC if you will provide advance notice in your right to the telephone line. There are no user serviceable parts on the telephone ...
...as possible. This equipment is designed to be used to determine the quantity of this equipment is Part 68 compliant. This equipment cannot be connected to find the support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide 1-17 If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify you ...EMC Engineering Department One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Modem Regulatory Information This equipment complies with the FCC if you will provide advance notice in your right to the telephone line. There are no user serviceable parts on the telephone ...
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...should be particularly important in rural areas. Users should not attempt to disconnect the equipment. "Electromagnetic compatibility-Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry." • EN 60950 - This precaution may give the telephone communications company ...following technical standards: • EN 55022 - "Safety of all the devices does not exceed the number five. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide 1-19 Such marking is indicative that the electrical ground connections of the European Union. The termination on...
...should be particularly important in rural areas. Users should not attempt to disconnect the equipment. "Electromagnetic compatibility-Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry." • EN 60950 - This precaution may give the telephone communications company ...following technical standards: • EN 55022 - "Safety of all the devices does not exceed the number five. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide 1-19 Such marking is indicative that the electrical ground connections of the European Union. The termination on...
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...the 'Dial' button should NOT be dialed from your telephone. Only the 7-digits of the network. Above all respects with some parts of the local number should difficulties arise in conjunction with another device connected to the same line." CE Mark Notice This device complies...network. "This equipment may occur when used for local calls. DO NOT dial the area code digit or the '0' prefix." support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide 1-27 It indicates no assurance that the item complies with the requirements of warranty. Telecom will work correctly in ...
...the 'Dial' button should NOT be dialed from your telephone. Only the 7-digits of the network. Above all respects with some parts of the local number should difficulties arise in conjunction with another device connected to the same line." CE Mark Notice This device complies...network. "This equipment may occur when used for local calls. DO NOT dial the area code digit or the '0' prefix." support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide 1-27 It indicates no assurance that the item complies with the requirements of warranty. Telecom will work correctly in ...
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...new or equivalent to be complied with industrystandard practices. Damage due to shipping the products to you chose will be free from parts and components that it is disclosed to any single manual call attempts to the same number within the following text, the option... of the available warranty and service options in place of the standard limited three-year warranty described in respect to 1-28 Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide Dell warrants that at least one attempt and the beginning of the personal information collected, the purpose for emergency use." Otherwise,...
...new or equivalent to be complied with industrystandard practices. Damage due to shipping the products to you chose will be free from parts and components that it is disclosed to any single manual call attempts to the same number within the following text, the option... of the available warranty and service options in place of the standard limited three-year warranty described in respect to 1-28 Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide Dell warrants that at least one attempt and the beginning of the personal information collected, the purpose for emergency use." Otherwise,...
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... under this limited warranty, Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you must report each replacement part for your system's online guide to Dell's facility. Dell owns all other locations will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that a part should be made by various manufacturers when supplying parts support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide 1-29...
... under this limited warranty, Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you must report each replacement part for your system's online guide to Dell's facility. Dell owns all other locations will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that a part should be made by various manufacturers when supplying parts support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide 1-29...
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...YOU. For provisions of any instance in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization Number, Dell must receive the product(s) for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. Dell is the remainder of the standard three-year... limited warranty described in effect on your invoice or the separate service contract that you chose will be covered by the limited warranty. In any service contract covering your system, refer to your invoice. 1-30 Dell Latitude L400...
...YOU. For provisions of any instance in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization Number, Dell must receive the product(s) for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. Dell is the remainder of the standard three-year... limited warranty described in effect on your invoice or the separate service contract that you chose will be covered by the limited warranty. In any service contract covering your system, refer to your invoice. 1-30 Dell Latitude L400...
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... including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in the Dell factory; accessories or parts that are not installed in accordance with industrystandard practices. or DellWare products. Coverage ...Dell-branded or that are included on Dell's standard price list are covered under this limited warranty. If warranty service is not extended. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide 1-31 Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only) Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its warranty term is required, Dell...
... including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in the Dell factory; accessories or parts that are not installed in accordance with industrystandard practices. or DellWare products. Coverage ...Dell-branded or that are included on Dell's standard price list are covered under this limited warranty. If warranty service is not extended. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide 1-31 Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only) Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its warranty term is required, Dell...
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... RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). These provisions apply to Dell. Dell will receive. 1-32 Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide The warranty term for a replacement part is not required to pay Dell for replacement parts if you . Dell is the remainder of the limited warranty term. For provisions of any service contract covering...
... RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). These provisions apply to Dell. Dell will receive. 1-32 Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide The warranty term for a replacement part is not required to pay Dell for replacement parts if you . Dell is the remainder of the limited warranty term. For provisions of any service contract covering...
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...parts removed from the original purchase date. One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) Guarantee Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") warrants to the end user in performing repairs and building replacement products. actions or modifications by various manufacturers in accordance with the details listed above , and this support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400... maintenance; NOTE: If you chose will be free from Dell's repair/replacement center. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made will, at Dell's option, be repaired or replaced at the time of...
...parts removed from the original purchase date. One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) Guarantee Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") warrants to the end user in performing repairs and building replacement products. actions or modifications by various manufacturers in accordance with the details listed above , and this support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400... maintenance; NOTE: If you chose will be free from Dell's repair/replacement center. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made will, at Dell's option, be repaired or replaced at the time of...
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In addition, reconditioned parts purchased through Dell Spare Parts Sales in the original shipment. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide 1-35 This "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy does not apply to return, for refund or credit only, either applications software or an operating system that has been installed by Dell, the whole system must be returned under...
In addition, reconditioned parts purchased through Dell Spare Parts Sales in the original shipment. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 System Information Guide 1-35 This "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy does not apply to return, for refund or credit only, either applications software or an operating system that has been installed by Dell, the whole system must be returned under...