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...-600/index.htm (1 of your 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 ...
...-600/index.htm (1 of your 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 ...
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... covered by your system. Turn off and not in progress and close all attached devices. Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification Preparing to 20 seconds and then disconnect any work...
... covered by your system. Turn off and not in progress and close all attached devices. Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification Preparing to 20 seconds and then disconnect any work...
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... it edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Disconnect all other external cables from the PC Card slot. 9. Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 7. To dissipate any installed device in this manual require the following tools: q #1 magnetized Phillips screwdriver q Small flat-blade screwdriver q Small plastic scribe q Microprocessor extractor q Flash BIOS update program...
... it edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Disconnect all other external cables from the PC Card slot. 9. Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 7. To dissipate any installed device in this manual require the following tools: q #1 magnetized Phillips screwdriver q Small flat-blade screwdriver q Small plastic scribe q Microprocessor extractor q Flash BIOS update program...
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Screw Identification file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/begin.htm (3 of screws and the sizes. The placemat provides the number of 6) [2/28/2004 7:53:27 AM] Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 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.
Screw Identification file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/begin.htm (3 of screws and the sizes. The placemat provides the number of 6) [2/28/2004 7:53:27 AM] Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 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.
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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] 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.
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Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Display Assembly and Flex Cable Retention Bracket to Top Cover: (5 each) Display Assembly EMI Shield Bracket: (2 each) Palmrest to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each) (3 each) Hybrid Cooling Fan: (2 each) (1 each) System Board to Bottom Case Assembly: Display Panel to Support Bracket: (10 each) (12.1-inch display panel only) (4 each) file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/begin.htm (5 of 6) [2/28/2004 7:53:27 AM]
Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Display Assembly and Flex Cable Retention Bracket to Top Cover: (5 each) Display Assembly EMI Shield Bracket: (2 each) Palmrest to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each) (3 each) Hybrid Cooling Fan: (2 each) (1 each) System Board to Bottom Case Assembly: Display Panel to Support Bracket: (10 each) (12.1-inch display panel only) (4 each) file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/begin.htm (5 of 6) [2/28/2004 7:53:27 AM]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 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 ...
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 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 ...
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Damage due to shock. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes that is not authorized by Dell is very sensitive to servicing that a part can be replaced by performing the removal ... drive is not covered by 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.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Damage due to shock. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes that is not authorized by Dell is very sensitive to servicing that a part can be replaced by performing the removal ... drive is not covered by 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.
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... (3 of the bottom case assembly. Slide the drive door up until the drive door is flush with the computer case. 2. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries. Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the bottom case assembly. 3. NOTICE: Read...
... (3 of the bottom case assembly. Slide the drive door up until the drive door is flush with the computer case. 2. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries. Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the bottom case assembly. 3. NOTICE: Read...
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...-600/remove.htm (4 of the memory module cover secures the keyboard assembly and does not secure the memory module cover. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Memory Module Cover Removing the Memory Module Cover NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries...
...-600/remove.htm (4 of the memory module cover secures the keyboard assembly and does not secure the memory module cover. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Memory Module Cover Removing the Memory Module Cover NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries...
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.... 3. Lift the memory module out of its socket, spread apart the inner tabs of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Memory Modules NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from its socket. Replacing the Memory Modules 1. Install a second memory module in...
.... 3. Lift the memory module out of its socket, spread apart the inner tabs of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Memory Modules NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from its socket. Replacing the Memory Modules 1. Install a second memory module in...
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...Card Assembly You must be removed. Mini-PCI Card Assembly Using Interface Cables Mini PCI Wireless NIC Assembly Using Antenna Cable file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (6 of the memory module socket. Pivot the memory module down and tighten the two captive screws....module socket. 3. Align the memory module's edge connector with the slot in only one direction. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTE: Memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit into the bottom case assembly. NOTICE: The memory module must remove the...
...Card Assembly You must be removed. Mini-PCI Card Assembly Using Interface Cables Mini PCI Wireless NIC Assembly Using Antenna Cable file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (6 of the memory module socket. Pivot the memory module down and tighten the two captive screws....module socket. 3. Align the memory module's edge connector with the slot in only one direction. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTE: Memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit into the bottom case assembly. NOTICE: The memory module must remove the...
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... is keyed, or designed to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (7 of its socket and disconnect any installed batteries. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from its...
... is keyed, or designed to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (7 of its socket and disconnect any installed batteries. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from its...
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Keyboard Assembly Removing the Keyboard Screws Removing the Keyboard Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (8 of mini-PCI card you are installing, either connect the interface cables to the mini-PCI card, or connect the mini-... the slot so they do not interfere with the cover. Depending on the type of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 2.
Keyboard Assembly Removing the Keyboard Screws Removing the Keyboard Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (8 of mini-PCI card you are installing, either connect the interface cables to the mini-PCI card, or connect the mini-... the slot so they do not interfere with the cover. Depending on the type of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 2.
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... (9 of the computer. 7. Turn the computer over and open the display. To release the keyboard from the 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 keyboard. Be careful when...
... (9 of the computer. 7. Turn the computer over and open the display. To release the keyboard from the 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 keyboard. Be careful when...
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.../2004 7:53:33 AM] Connect the keyboard flex cable to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into place. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Keyboard Connector 8. NOTICE: Do not pull on the system board assembly. 3. NOTICE: Position the keyboard flex cable so it is not pinched when you...
.../2004 7:53:33 AM] Connect the keyboard flex cable to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into place. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Keyboard Connector 8. NOTICE: Do not pull on the system board assembly. 3. NOTICE: Position the keyboard flex cable so it is not pinched when you...
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... surfaces of the palmrest assembly. Display Assembly file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (11 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 4. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed.
... surfaces of the palmrest assembly. Display Assembly file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (11 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 4. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed.
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.... 6. From the back of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that 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... assembly approximately 180 degrees and support the display assembly so it loose from the bottom case assembly. 3. Remove the hard drive. 2. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. b. Close the display. 4.
.... 6. From the back of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that 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... assembly approximately 180 degrees and support the display assembly so it loose from the bottom case assembly. 3. Remove the hard drive. 2. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. b. Close the display. 4.
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual connector on the display-feed flex cable connector to the system board, push down on the center of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Pull ... and right ends of the connector (see "Display Assembly"). 9. Reconnecting the Display-Feed Flex Cable Connector 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (13 of the connector may damage resistors and compromise EMI protection in the system. Lift the display assembly from the system...
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual connector on the display-feed flex cable connector to the system board, push down on the center of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Pull ... and right ends of the connector (see "Display Assembly"). 9. Reconnecting the Display-Feed Flex Cable Connector 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (13 of the connector may damage resistors and compromise EMI protection in the system. Lift the display assembly from the system...
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (14 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] 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 performing the following procedure.
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (14 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] 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 performing the following procedure.