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Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series Service Manual Before You Begin Preparing to avoid the problem. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/index.htm (1 of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to Work ...
Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series Service Manual Before You Begin Preparing to avoid the problem. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/index.htm (1 of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to Work ...
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...you begin .htm (1 of 6) [2/28/2004 7:53:27 AM] 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 Work Inside the Computer NOTICE...system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any work surface is undocked. 5. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/begin working inside the computer. 1. Make sure the computer is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 2.
...you begin .htm (1 of 6) [2/28/2004 7:53:27 AM] 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 Work Inside the Computer NOTICE...system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any work surface is undocked. 5. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/begin working inside the computer. 1. Make sure the computer is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 2.
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Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 7. Remove the primary battery from the battery bay and the secondary battery from the modular bay, if a secondary battery is in use a wrist grounding strap ... any static electricity while you service the computer. 10. Disconnect all other external cables from the PC Card slot. 9. Remove 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 diskette or CD (required ...
Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 7. Remove the primary battery from the battery bay and the secondary battery from the modular bay, if a secondary battery is in use a wrist grounding strap ... any static electricity while you service the computer. 10. Disconnect all other external cables from the PC Card slot. 9. Remove 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 diskette or CD (required ...
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Screw Identification file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/begin.htm (3 of the component screws. 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 6) [2/28/2004 7:53:27 AM] The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes.
Screw Identification file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/begin.htm (3 of the component screws. 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 6) [2/28/2004 7:53:27 AM] The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes.
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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. 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] Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening.
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. 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] 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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... servicing that a part can be replaced by its edges (do not squeeze the top of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] 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. Hard Drive file:///F|/Service%20Manuals...
... servicing that a part can be replaced by its edges (do not squeeze the top of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] 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. Hard Drive file:///F|/Service%20Manuals...
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... 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 and any attached devices from the hard drive door. 2. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from...
... 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 and any attached devices from the hard drive door. 2. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from...
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... module cover secures the keyboard assembly and does not secure the memory module cover. Remove the memory module cover: a. 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...
... module cover secures the keyboard assembly and does not secure the memory module cover. Remove the memory module cover: a. 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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...33 AM] If you only have one memory module, install it in the socket labeled "JDIM2." Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Memory Modules NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from the socket. Remove the memory module cover. 2. ...file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (5 of its socket, spread apart the inner tabs of the memory module ...
...33 AM] If you only have one memory module, install it in the socket labeled "JDIM2." Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Memory Modules NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from the socket. Remove the memory module cover. 2. ...file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (5 of its socket, spread apart the inner tabs of the memory module ...
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... of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] 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 a modem, a NIC, a modem and NIC combination, or a wireless NIC. If you do not hear a click, ... the bottom case assembly. 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 their sockets, in the center of the memory module socket.
... of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] 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 a modem, a NIC, a modem and NIC combination, or a wireless NIC. If you do not hear a click, ... the bottom case assembly. 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 their sockets, in the center of the memory module socket.
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.... 1. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to avoid damaging the connector. Remove the memory module cover. 2. 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 socket and disconnect any installed batteries....at a 45-degree angle, and press the mini-PCI card firmly into its socket, in only one direction. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (7 of its socket, spread apart the metal securing tabs until the assembly pops up slightly. 3. Lift the...
.... 1. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to avoid damaging the connector. Remove the memory module cover. 2. 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 socket and disconnect any installed batteries....at a 45-degree angle, and press the mini-PCI card firmly into its socket, in only one direction. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (7 of its socket, spread apart the metal securing tabs until the assembly pops up slightly. 3. Lift the...
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...one connector; Lower the mini-PCI card until it snaps into the slot so they do not interfere with the cover. 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-coax antenna cable from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 2. Depending on the type of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] NOTE: If you are installing a wireless NIC, fold and tuck...
...one connector; Lower the mini-PCI card until it snaps into the slot so they do not interfere with the cover. 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-coax antenna cable from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 2. Depending on the type of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] NOTE: If you are installing a wireless NIC, fold and tuck...
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NOTICE: The key caps on the computer. Keyboard 5. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (9 of the keyboard on the palmrest. Remove the hard drive. 2. Turn the computer over , and remove the five M2.5 x 12-mm ... of the blank key on the scalloped edge of the computer. 7. Lift the keyboard straight up on the keyboard. 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 are fragile, easily...
NOTICE: The key caps on the computer. Keyboard 5. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (9 of the keyboard on the palmrest. Remove the hard drive. 2. Turn the computer over , and remove the five M2.5 x 12-mm ... of the blank key on the scalloped edge of the computer. 7. Lift the keyboard straight up on the keyboard. 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 are fragile, easily...
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... front of the computer with the keys face down and the connector toward the back of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (10 of the computer. Remove the keyboard assembly from the interface connector on the system board assembly by pulling up on... keyboard flex cable to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into place. NOTICE: Do not pull on the connector. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Keyboard Connector 8. Disconnect the keyboard flex cable from the bottom case assembly.
... front of the computer with the keys face down and the connector toward the back of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (10 of the computer. Remove the keyboard assembly from the interface connector on the system board assembly by pulling up on... keyboard flex cable to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into place. NOTICE: Do not pull on the connector. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Keyboard Connector 8. Disconnect the keyboard flex cable from the bottom case assembly.
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...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. Removing the Display Assembly NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before performing the following procedure. NOTE: Always ... surfaces of the palmrest assembly. the display assembly hinges pass through the back of the palmrest. 5. Display Assembly file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (11 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using...
...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. Removing the Display Assembly NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before performing the following procedure. NOTE: Always ... surfaces of the palmrest assembly. the display assembly hinges pass through the back of the palmrest. 5. Display Assembly file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (11 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using...
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.../2004 7:53:33 AM] Remove the hard drive. 2. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Use a scribe to the system board assembly. 7. 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...
.../2004 7:53:33 AM] Remove the hard drive. 2. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Use a scribe to the system board assembly. 7. 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...
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... 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 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual connector on the center of the connector may damage resistors and compromise EMI protection in...
... 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 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual connector on the center of the connector may damage resistors and compromise EMI protection in...
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NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (14 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] 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. 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. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (14 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] 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. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.