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... of computer left side right side front of the display assembly with respect to the bottom case should never exceed 180 degrees. 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 computer are disconnected from the I/O panel on the...
... of computer left side right side front of the display assembly with respect to the bottom case should never exceed 180 degrees. 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 computer are disconnected from the I/O panel on the...
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Save any work in the L400 Advanced Port Replicator (APR), undock the computer. 4. Turn off and not in this manual require the use of one or more of the following steps: 1. If the computer is docked in progress and close all other external cables from ...their electrical outlets to push the back side of the battery up and out of the battery bay (see Figure 2). 2 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual NOTICE: Make sure that the computer is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. Turn the computer over and remove the main battery assembly from...
Save any work in the L400 Advanced Port Replicator (APR), undock the computer. 4. Turn off and not in this manual require the use of one or more of the following steps: 1. If the computer is docked in progress and close all other external cables from ...their electrical outlets to push the back side of the battery up and out of the battery bay (see Figure 2). 2 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual NOTICE: Make sure that the computer is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. Turn the computer over and remove the main battery assembly from...
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... with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. Screw Identification and Tightening The illustrations in the following removal procedures provide lengths of the correct length. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 3 NOTICE: While you could damage the hardware. Figure 3. Make sure that might harm components. Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the...
... with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. Screw Identification and Tightening The illustrations in the following removal procedures provide lengths of the correct length. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 3 NOTICE: While you could damage the hardware. Figure 3. Make sure that might harm components. Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the...
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... (2 each, silver, with 2 rubber washers each) Speaker: M2 x 5 mm (2 each, silver, with rubber washer) Audio I/O Cover: M2 x 4 mm (2 each) System Board Assembly: M2 x 3.5 mm (6 each) 4 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual
... (2 each, silver, with 2 rubber washers each) Speaker: M2 x 5 mm (2 each, silver, with rubber washer) Audio I/O Cover: M2 x 4 mm (2 each) System Board Assembly: M2 x 3.5 mm (6 each) 4 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual
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... connector, perform the following steps: 1. While holding the cable in place, close the ZIF connector. To disconnect an interface cable from them (see Figure 4). support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 5 Grasp the interface cable and pull it releases the interface cable. 3. To ensure a firm connection, make sure the ZIF connector is completely closed. movable...
... connector, perform the following steps: 1. While holding the cable in place, close the ZIF connector. To disconnect an interface cable from them (see Figure 4). support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 5 Grasp the interface cable and pull it releases the interface cable. 3. To ensure a firm connection, make sure the ZIF connector is completely closed. movable...
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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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...disk drive bottom of the hard-disk drive case), and avoid dropping it. NOTICE: The hard-disk drive is clean to shock. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 7 Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you... service the computer. Handle the assembly by its edges (do not squeeze the top of computer Figure 6. NOTICE: Make sure that the ...
...disk drive bottom of the hard-disk drive case), and avoid dropping it. NOTICE: The hard-disk drive is clean to shock. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 7 Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you... service the computer. Handle the assembly by its edges (do not squeeze the top of computer Figure 6. NOTICE: Make sure that the ...
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... pushing down (see Figure 7). 1. Keyboard Bezel Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. Lift the keyboard bezel. 8 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Keyboard Bezel keyboard bezel microphone hole keyboard bezel release hole Figure 7. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the microphone, do not put any objects...
... pushing down (see Figure 7). 1. Keyboard Bezel Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. Lift the keyboard bezel. 8 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Keyboard Bezel keyboard bezel microphone hole keyboard bezel release hole Figure 7. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the microphone, do not put any objects...
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... back of the computer that secure the display assembly to the bottom case (see Figure 8). 4. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 9 Display Assembly Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before you service the computer. 1. Display Assembly M2 x 9.5-mm screw left hinge cover display assembly LCD flex-cable hold...
... back of the computer that secure the display assembly to the bottom case (see Figure 8). 4. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 9 Display Assembly Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before you service the computer. 1. Display Assembly M2 x 9.5-mm screw left hinge cover display assembly LCD flex-cable hold...
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... display assembly on the system board. 3. Carefully connect the LCD flex cable to close completely. 6. Close the display. Do not completely tighten the screws. 10 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual They are not interchangeable. NOTE: When replacing the display assembly, the left hinge and the right hinge cover must go over the right hinge. Carefully...
... display assembly on the system board. 3. Carefully connect the LCD flex cable to close completely. 6. Close the display. Do not completely tighten the screws. 10 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual They are not interchangeable. NOTE: When replacing the display assembly, the left hinge and the right hinge cover must go over the right hinge. Carefully...
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... stamped on the bottom of the left hinge cover and an R is stamped on the bottom of the bottom case. 8. Display Assembly Bezel Removal support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 11
... stamped on the bottom of the left hinge cover and an R is stamped on the bottom of the bottom case. 8. Display Assembly Bezel Removal support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 11
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Separate the bezel from the post. 12 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual You may need to use a small flat-blade screwdriver to unsnap and remove the bezel from the display assembly. Use a scribe to carefully pry the ... Latch Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 1. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 1. Remove the six M2 x 3.5-mm screws located at the top and bottom of the...
Separate the bezel from the post. 12 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual You may need to use a small flat-blade screwdriver to unsnap and remove the bezel from the display assembly. Use a scribe to carefully pry the ... Latch Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 1. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 1. Remove the six M2 x 3.5-mm screws located at the top and bottom of the...
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Reinstall the bezel. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 13 LCD Panel LCD panel back light plug M2 x 3.5-mm screws (4) narrow flex cable ZIF connector M2 x 3.5-mm screw EMI shield inverter inverter back light ... place in the display assembly top cover. 3. LCD Panel Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 1. To replace the display-assembly latch, perform the following steps: 1. You may need to use a small flat-blade screwdriver to place the spring...
Reinstall the bezel. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 13 LCD Panel LCD panel back light plug M2 x 3.5-mm screws (4) narrow flex cable ZIF connector M2 x 3.5-mm screw EMI shield inverter inverter back light ... place in the display assembly top cover. 3. LCD Panel Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 1. To replace the display-assembly latch, perform the following steps: 1. You may need to use a small flat-blade screwdriver to place the spring...
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.... 9. Lift the LCD panel from the bottom edge, giving enough room to the top cover. 7. Lift the LCD panel out of the EMI sponge. 14 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual To replace the LCD panel, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the M2 x 3.5-mm screw that covers the LCD flex-cable connector on top of the...
.... 9. Lift the LCD panel from the bottom edge, giving enough room to the top cover. 7. Lift the LCD panel out of the EMI sponge. 14 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual To replace the LCD panel, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the M2 x 3.5-mm screw that covers the LCD flex-cable connector on top of the...
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... at the bottom edge of the LCD panel. Lower the bottom end of the LCD panel into the connector. 7. c. Remove the keyboard bezel. 2. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 15 Press the LCD panel into the top cover, aligning the posts in the top cover with the opening that is to the right of...
... at the bottom edge of the LCD panel. Lower the bottom end of the LCD panel into the connector. 7. c. Remove the keyboard bezel. 2. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 15 Press the LCD panel into the top cover, aligning the posts in the top cover with the opening that is to the right of...
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... of the keyboard assembly up so it toward the back of the computer. 4. Release the keyboard assembly from the connector on the system board. 16 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Remove the four M2 x 4-mm screws located across the top of the keyboard in the palmrest assembly. 3. NOTE: Five metal tabs retain the bottom of... Removal To remove the keyboard assembly, perform the following steps. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
... of the keyboard assembly up so it toward the back of the computer. 4. Release the keyboard assembly from the connector on the system board. 16 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Remove the four M2 x 4-mm screws located across the top of the keyboard in the palmrest assembly. 3. NOTE: Five metal tabs retain the bottom of... Removal To remove the keyboard assembly, perform the following steps. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
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... and right surfaces of the palmrest. 5. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 6. Connect the keyboard cable to replace. Reinstall the keyboard bezel. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 17
... and right surfaces of the palmrest. 5. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 6. Connect the keyboard cable to replace. Reinstall the keyboard bezel. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 17
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...unpainted metal surface of the memory module socket just far enough for the memory module to fit into the memory module socket. 18 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual The memory module is notched so that the memory module can be firmly seated only one direction. Memory Module memory module inner tabs...slot on the computer's back panel. 4. Memory Module Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 1. To release the memory module from the socket (it should pop up slightly) (see Figure 13). 5. Align the memory module...
...unpainted metal surface of the memory module socket just far enough for the memory module to fit into the memory module socket. 18 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual The memory module is notched so that the memory module can be firmly seated only one direction. Memory Module memory module inner tabs...slot on the computer's back panel. 4. Memory Module Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 1. To release the memory module from the socket (it should pop up slightly) (see Figure 13). 5. Align the memory module...
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... Screws The palmrest assembly consists of the memory module snaps into the tabs, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 19 Turn the computer upside down until it (see Figure 14). Remove the keyboard assembly. 4. Turn the computer right-side up. NOTICE:...that the work surface. 5. Pivot the memory module down on a flat work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 6. If you service the computer. 1. Remove the six M2.6 x 1.6-mm screws located in the battery bay (see Figure 13).
... Screws The palmrest assembly consists of the memory module snaps into the tabs, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 19 Turn the computer upside down until it (see Figure 14). Remove the keyboard assembly. 4. Turn the computer right-side up. NOTICE:...that the work surface. 5. Pivot the memory module down on a flat work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 6. If you service the computer. 1. Remove the six M2.6 x 1.6-mm screws located in the battery bay (see Figure 13).
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... the touch pad flex cable from the ZIF connector on the system board. 10. 7. Disconnect the status lights flex cable from the bottom assembly. 20 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Carefully remove the palmrest assembly from the ZIF connector on the system board. 11.
... the touch pad flex cable from the ZIF connector on the system board. 10. 7. Disconnect the status lights flex cable from the bottom assembly. 20 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Carefully remove the palmrest assembly from the ZIF connector on the system board. 11.