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... computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to avoid the problem. 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...
... computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to avoid the problem. 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...
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Screw Placement Hard Drive Door Security: (1 each) Keyboard to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each) Display Assembly Bezel: (6 each) Display Assembly Hinge Bracket to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each) Rubber Screw Covers (6 each) file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/begin.htm (4 of the correct diameter and length. Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of 6) [2/28/2004 7:53:27 AM]
Screw Placement Hard Drive Door Security: (1 each) Keyboard to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each) Display Assembly Bezel: (6 each) Display Assembly Hinge Bracket to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each) Rubber Screw Covers (6 each) file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/begin.htm (4 of the correct diameter and length. Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of 6) [2/28/2004 7:53:27 AM]
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... Series Service Manual Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series Service Manual 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 ...
... Series Service Manual Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series Service Manual 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 ...
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... its edges (do not squeeze the top of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Hard Drive file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (2 of the hard drive case), and avoid dropping it. Damage due to servicing that a part can be replaced by... performing the removal procedure in this manual assumes that is not authorized by Dell is very sensitive to shock. Handle the assembly by your system. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600...
... its edges (do not squeeze the top of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Hard Drive file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (2 of the hard drive case), and avoid dropping it. Damage due to servicing that a part can be replaced by... performing the removal procedure in this manual assumes that is not authorized by Dell is very sensitive to shock. Handle the assembly by your system. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600...
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...M3 x 5-mm screw from electrical outlets, and remove any attached devices from the hard drive door. 2. Gently push the hard drive into place. 3. Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Memory Module file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (3 of the bottom case assembly. Replace the M3 x...metal surface on the drive door until it snaps into the drive bay until the drive assembly tabs disengage from the door slots in the hard drive door. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer...
...M3 x 5-mm screw from electrical outlets, and remove any attached devices from the hard drive door. 2. Gently push the hard drive into place. 3. Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Memory Module file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (3 of the bottom case assembly. Replace the M3 x...metal surface on the drive door until it snaps into the drive bay until the drive assembly tabs disengage from the door slots in the hard drive door. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer...
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... holes labeled "circle K." 3. 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 palmrest. Remove the hard drive. 2. Turn the computer over , and remove the five M2...it clears the keyboard boss support in the bottom case assembly. 6. Turn the computer over and open the display. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (9 of the computer. 7. NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard. NOTE: Removing the center control cover...
... holes labeled "circle K." 3. 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 palmrest. Remove the hard drive. 2. Turn the computer over , and remove the five M2...it clears the keyboard boss support in the bottom case assembly. 6. Turn the computer over and open the display. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (9 of the computer. 7. NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard. NOTE: Removing the center control cover...
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... covers the display-feed flex cable file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (12 of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with the "circle D." Lift the center control cover up and away from the bottom case assembly. Remove the hard drive. 2. Use a scribe to the system board assembly. 7. Remove... display. 4. Open the display assembly approximately 180 degrees and support the display assembly so it loose from the bottom case assembly. 3. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. a.
... covers the display-feed flex cable file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (12 of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with the "circle D." Lift the center control cover up and away from the bottom case assembly. Remove the hard drive. 2. Use a scribe to the system board assembly. 7. Remove... display. 4. Open the display assembly approximately 180 degrees and support the display assembly so it loose from the bottom case assembly. 3. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. a.
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...Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (15 of the display-assembly top cover. NOTICE: To avoid damage to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw holes located on the bezel on the right side of the display assembly. 4. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the hinge covers. 5. Remove the hard drive... inverter connector by touching an unpainted metal surface on the front of the display panel. 6. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries. Remove the...
...Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (15 of the display-assembly top cover. NOTICE: To avoid damage to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw holes located on the bezel on the right side of the display assembly. 4. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the hinge covers. 5. Remove the hard drive... inverter connector by touching an unpainted metal surface on the front of the display panel. 6. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries. Remove the...
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Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector. 5. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to remove it from the display panel connector. 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (17 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1.
Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector. 5. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to remove it from the display panel connector. 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (17 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1.
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... the hinge covers. 5. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (18 of the display panel that secure the display panel to carefully separate the bezel from the displayassembly top cover. 5. Remove the hard drive. 2. NOTICE: To avoid damage to Work... Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600...
... the hinge covers. 5. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (18 of the display panel that secure the display panel to carefully separate the bezel from the displayassembly top cover. 5. Remove the hard drive. 2. NOTICE: To avoid damage to Work... Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600...
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...hard drive. 2. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by pulling straight up on the computer. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Remove the tape that secure the display panel to the support bracket (see "12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel"). 5. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude... flex cable connector from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from the inverter connector by...
...hard drive. 2. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by pulling straight up on the computer. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Remove the tape that secure the display panel to the support bracket (see "12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel"). 5. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude... flex cable connector from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from the inverter connector by...
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Display Assembly Latch NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Display Assembly ... by removing the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure it to the display-assembly top cover. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Inch Display Panels file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (21 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Display Assembly Latch for 14...
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Display Assembly Latch NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Display Assembly ... by removing the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure it to the display-assembly top cover. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Inch Display Panels file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (21 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Display Assembly Latch for 14...
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Palmrest Assembly Screws Removing the Palmrest Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and ... following procedure. 1. the display assembly hinges pass through the back of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (25 of the palmrest assembly. Remove the hard drive. 2. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on...
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Palmrest Assembly Screws Removing the Palmrest Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and ... following procedure. 1. the display assembly hinges pass through the back of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (25 of the palmrest assembly. Remove the hard drive. 2. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on...
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... in the hard drive bay labeled with a "circle P." 5. Pull up on the right side of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Turn the computer over , and remove the three M2 x 3-mm screws that is attached to the palmrest flex cable connector to the bottom case assembly. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series...
... in the hard drive bay labeled with a "circle P." 5. Pull up on the right side of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Turn the computer over , and remove the three M2 x 3-mm screws that is attached to the palmrest flex cable connector to the bottom case assembly. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series...
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Remove the hard drive. 2. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (27 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached ...
Remove the hard drive. 2. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (27 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached ...
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... place it face down on the palmrest. 4. Loosen the four captive screws securing the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly. 5. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 3. Remove the hard drive. Turn the computer over, lift the keyboard up, rotate it forward toward the front of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Remove...
... place it face down on the palmrest. 4. Loosen the four captive screws securing the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly. 5. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 3. Remove the hard drive. Turn the computer over, lift the keyboard up, rotate it forward toward the front of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Remove...
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Remove the hard drive. 2. NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module ... the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (30 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] NOTICE: Read "Preparing to the microprocessor when...
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Remove the hard drive. 2. NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module ... the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (30 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] NOTICE: Read "Preparing to the microprocessor when...
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... flash BIOS update program diskette or CD. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (32 of the foam pad from the foam pad. Replacing the Reserve Battery 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Connect the reserve battery cable to update or flash... the BIOS, see the Dell Portable Computer BIOS Update Guide. Remove the reserve battery from the connector on the EMI shield as shown in the cable. 3. Position the reserve battery on the system board. 2. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600...
... flash BIOS update program diskette or CD. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (32 of the foam pad from the foam pad. Replacing the Reserve Battery 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Connect the reserve battery cable to update or flash... the BIOS, see the Dell Portable Computer BIOS Update Guide. Remove the reserve battery from the connector on the EMI shield as shown in the cable. 3. Position the reserve battery on the system board. 2. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600...
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Remove the palmrest assembly. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (34 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Remove the display assembly. 4. Remove the hard drive. 2. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3.
Remove the palmrest assembly. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (34 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Remove the display assembly. 4. Remove the hard drive. 2. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3.
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... provides a utility for transferring the service tag number to avoid damaging the speaker cones. NOTE: The left speaker wire properly between the battery bay and hard drive area. 2. Slide the speaker assembly down in the bottom case assembly holders. System Board Assembly The system board's BIOS chip contains the system's service tag... assembly. Disconnect the speaker interface cable connectors. NOTICE: Do not pull the antenna cable when removing the speaker (see "Speaker Assemblies"). 6. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 5.
... provides a utility for transferring the service tag number to avoid damaging the speaker cones. NOTE: The left speaker wire properly between the battery bay and hard drive area. 2. Slide the speaker assembly down in the bottom case assembly holders. System Board Assembly The system board's BIOS chip contains the system's service tag... assembly. Disconnect the speaker interface cable connectors. NOTICE: Do not pull the antenna cable when removing the speaker (see "Speaker Assemblies"). 6. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 5.