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... the display assembly is open nearly 180 degrees, use a book or something similar to the bottom case should never exceed 180 degrees. Computer Orientation support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 1 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 display assembly is open nearly 180 degrees, use a book or something similar to the bottom case should never exceed 180 degrees. Computer Orientation support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 1 Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual, the locations or directions relative to the computer are disconnected from the I/O panel on...
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Save any work in the L400 Advanced Port Replicator (APR), undock the computer. 4. If the computer is docked in progress and close all other external cables from the computer. 5. Disconnect the .... 8. NOTICE: Make sure that the computer is clean to push the back side of the battery up and out of the battery bay (see Figure 2). 2 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Most of the procedures in suspend-todisk mode (S2D). Also disconnect any installed PC Cards.
Save any work in the L400 Advanced Port Replicator (APR), undock the computer. 4. If the computer is docked in progress and close all other external cables from the computer. 5. Disconnect the .... 8. NOTICE: Make sure that the computer is clean to push the back side of the battery up and out of the battery bay (see Figure 2). 2 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Most of the procedures in suspend-todisk mode (S2D). Also disconnect any installed PC Cards.
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Figure 3. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 3 Screw Identification and Tightening The illustrations in the following removal procedures provide lengths of the correct screws for correct length. Screw Identification NOTICE: ...
Figure 3. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 3 Screw Identification and Tightening The illustrations in the following removal procedures provide lengths of the correct screws for correct length. Screw Identification NOTICE: ...
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Screw Placement Mat With Component Screw Counts and Sizes Hard-Disk Drive Assembly: M3 x 3 mm (2 each ) 4 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Table 1. When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the Table 1 placement mat as a tool to Base: M2 x 4 mm (2 each, black) M2 x 4.5 mm (2 ...
Screw Placement Mat With Component Screw Counts and Sizes Hard-Disk Drive Assembly: M3 x 3 mm (2 each ) 4 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Table 1. When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the Table 1 placement mat as a tool to Base: M2 x 4 mm (2 each, black) M2 x 4.5 mm (2 ...
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... remove) Figure 4. To disconnect an interface cable from them (see Figure 4). Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to the movable part of the ZIF connector. 2. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 5
... remove) Figure 4. To disconnect an interface cable from them (see Figure 4). Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to the movable part of the ZIF connector. 2. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 5
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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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Handle the assembly by its edges (do not squeeze the top of computer Figure 6. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 7 The following subsections provide instructions for removing and replacing field-replaceable parts and assemblies. Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging ...
Handle the assembly by its edges (do not squeeze the top of computer Figure 6. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 7 The following subsections provide instructions for removing and replacing field-replaceable parts and assemblies. Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging ...
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Lift the keyboard bezel. 8 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Keyboard Bezel Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. Keyboard Bezel ...
Lift the keyboard bezel. 8 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Keyboard Bezel Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. Keyboard Bezel ...
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... M2 x 4-mm screws at the bottom of the computer that secure the display assembly to the bottom case (see Figure 8). Remove the keyboard bezel. 2. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 9 Close the display. 3.
... M2 x 4-mm screws at the bottom of the computer that secure the display assembly to the bottom case (see Figure 8). Remove the keyboard bezel. 2. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 9 Close the display. 3.
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... hinges) while closing the display to get the display to the system board assembly. 10. Close the display. Do not completely tighten the screws. 10 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual NOTE: When replacing the display assembly, the left hinge cover must go over the left hinge cover and an R is stamped on the...
... hinges) while closing the display to get the display to the system board assembly. 10. Close the display. Do not completely tighten the screws. 10 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual NOTE: When replacing the display assembly, the left hinge cover must go over the left hinge cover and an R is stamped on the...
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... 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 Tighten the two screws that secure the display assembly to the back of the right hinge cover. Display Assembly Bezel l large rubber...
... 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 Tighten the two screws that secure the display assembly to the back of the right hinge cover. Display Assembly Bezel l large rubber...
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... the display assembly bezel. 2. Separate the bezel from the display-assembly top cover. Use a scribe to unsnap and remove the bezel from the post. 12 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual
... the display assembly bezel. 2. Separate the bezel from the display-assembly top cover. Use a scribe to unsnap and remove the bezel from the post. 12 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual
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... metal surface of the I/O panel on the post with the screwdriver while performing the next step. 2. Carefully place the latch spring over the post. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 13 To replace the display-assembly latch, perform the following steps: 1. Reinstall the bezel. LCD Panel Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the...
... metal surface of the I/O panel on the post with the screwdriver while performing the next step. 2. Carefully place the latch spring over the post. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 13 To replace the display-assembly latch, perform the following steps: 1. Reinstall the bezel. LCD Panel Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the...
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... to the top cover (see Figure 11). 10. Disconnect the narrow flex cable from the ZIF connector on the back of the EMI sponge. 14 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Carefully peel the LCD flex cable away from the bottom edge, giving enough room to the connector on the LCD flex-cable EMI...
... to the top cover (see Figure 11). 10. Disconnect the narrow flex cable from the ZIF connector on the back of the EMI sponge. 14 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Carefully peel the LCD flex cable away from the bottom edge, giving enough room to the connector on the LCD flex-cable EMI...
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... side of the left and right hinges, make sure they are installed correctly. Place the inverter into the connector. 7. Remove the display assembly. 3. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 15 b. If you ), so the connector side of the inverter is all the way in the connector, the key slot in the inverter...
... side of the left and right hinges, make sure they are installed correctly. Place the inverter into the connector. 7. Remove the display assembly. 3. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 15 b. If you ), so the connector side of the inverter is all the way in the connector, the key slot in the inverter...
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... surface is perpendicular to prevent scratching the computer cover. 1. Remove the keyboard bezel. 2. Release the keyboard assembly from the connector on the system board. 16 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Carefully disconnect the keyboard cable from the palmrest assembly by lifting the top edge of the keyboard assembly up so it toward the...
... surface is perpendicular to prevent scratching the computer cover. 1. Remove the keyboard bezel. 2. Release the keyboard assembly from the connector on the system board. 16 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual Carefully disconnect the keyboard cable from the palmrest assembly by lifting the top edge of the keyboard assembly up so it toward the...
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... right edge of the keyboard into the hard-disk drive bay before you can temporarily insert the hard-disk drive into the palmrest assembly. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 17 Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 6. To replace the keyboard assembly, perform the following steps. By resting the keyboard...
... right edge of the keyboard into the hard-disk drive bay before you can temporarily insert the hard-disk drive into the palmrest assembly. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 17 Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 6. To replace the keyboard assembly, perform the following steps. By resting the keyboard...
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... spread apart the inner tabs 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 slot on the computer's back panel. 4. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3. With the module at a 45-degree angle, press the memory module's edge...
... spread apart the inner tabs 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 slot on the computer's back panel. 4. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3. With the module at a 45-degree angle, press the memory module's edge...
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... prevent scratching the computer cover. 6. Remove the keyboard bezel. 2. Turn the computer upside down until it (see Figure 14). Remove the keyboard assembly. 4. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 19 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you do not hear a click as each end...
... prevent scratching the computer cover. 6. Remove the keyboard bezel. 2. Turn the computer upside down until it (see Figure 14). Remove the keyboard assembly. 4. support.dell.com Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual 19 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you do not hear a click as each end...
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... screws (4 black) touch pad flex cable palmrest assembly status lights flex cable Figure 15. Disconnect the status lights flex cable from the bottom assembly. 20 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual
... screws (4 black) touch pad flex cable palmrest assembly status lights flex cable Figure 15. Disconnect the status lights flex cable from the bottom assembly. 20 Dell Latitude L400 Service Manual