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file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/index.htm (1 of your computer. 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 Assembly Display Assembly Latch Hinge...
file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/index.htm (1 of your computer. 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 Assembly Display Assembly Latch Hinge...
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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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... 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 Fan Microprocessor Module Reserve Battery Speaker...
... 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 Fan Microprocessor Module Reserve Battery Speaker...
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... ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Display Assembly file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (11 of the palmrest. 5. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. Removing the Display Assembly NOTICE: You must ..." before you remove the palmrest assembly; NOTE: Always remove and replace the display panel as a complete assembly. the display assembly hinges pass through the back of the palmrest assembly. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 4.
... ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Display Assembly file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (11 of the palmrest. 5. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. Removing the Display Assembly NOTICE: You must ..." before you remove the palmrest assembly; NOTE: Always remove and replace the display panel as a complete assembly. the display assembly hinges pass through the back of the palmrest assembly. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 4.
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...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 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Remove the flex cable EMI shield retention bracket that secure ...up and away from the bottom case assembly. There are two screws on the right hinge and three screws on the left hinge. 5. Close the display. 4. Remove the center control cover. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. a. b. From the back of the center control cover ...
...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 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Remove the flex cable EMI shield retention bracket that secure ...up and away from the bottom case assembly. There are two screws on the right hinge and three screws on the left hinge. 5. Close the display. 4. Remove the center control cover. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. a. b. From the back of the center control cover ...
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...pulling straight up on the front of the display panel. Remove the hinge covers. 5. Use a plastic scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the display assembly. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. ...Lift and rotate the top of the display panel out of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (15 of ...
...pulling straight up on the front of the display panel. Remove the hinge covers. 5. Use a plastic scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the display assembly. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. ...Lift and rotate the top of the display panel out of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (15 of ...
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...any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Remove 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 the support bracket. Use ...the bezel on the front of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Remove the display assembly. 3. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and...
...any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Remove 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 the support bracket. Use ...the bezel on the front of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Remove the display assembly. 3. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and...
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: Do not remove the display assembly latch from 14.1-inch SXGA+ and 12.1-inch display panels. If the latch is damaged, replace the display-assembly top cover. Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (22 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: Do not remove the display assembly latch from 14.1-inch SXGA+ and 12.1-inch display panels. If the latch is damaged, replace the display-assembly top cover. Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (22 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]
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To remove the hinge covers, slide them off of the display assembly. 3. Remove the display assembly. 2. Rotate the hinges forward at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the front of the hinges. Replacing the Hinge Covers Hinge Covers file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (23 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1.
To remove the hinge covers, slide them off of the display assembly. 3. Remove the display assembly. 2. Rotate the hinges forward at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the front of the hinges. Replacing the Hinge Covers Hinge Covers file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (23 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 cover labels face the back of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Palmrest Assembly file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (24 of the computer. Attach the display assembly to the bottom case assembly. 2. NOTE: The right plastic hinge cover label includes an "R," and the left plastic hinge cover label includes an "L." Close the display assembly and snap the hinge covers in place over the hinges. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1.
The hinge cover labels face the back of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Palmrest Assembly file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (24 of the computer. Attach the display assembly to the bottom case assembly. 2. NOTE: The right plastic hinge cover label includes an "R," and the left plastic hinge cover label includes an "L." Close the display assembly and snap the hinge covers in place over the hinges. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1.
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... Computer" before you remove the palmrest assembly; Remove the keyboard. 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: You must remove the display assembly before performing the following procedure. 1. 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 ...
... Computer" before you remove the palmrest assembly; Remove the keyboard. 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: You must remove the display assembly before performing the following procedure. 1. 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 ...
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... to the palmrest flex cable connector to remove it from the bottom case assembly. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (26 of the plastic, remove the palmrest assembly from the touch pad connector ...screws that are located on the right side of the bottom case assembly, underneath the display assembly. Remove the display hinge cover and display assembly. 4. Turn the computer over , and remove the three M2 x 3-mm screws that ...assembly, next to the bottom case assembly. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 3.
... to the palmrest flex cable connector to remove it from the bottom case assembly. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (26 of the plastic, remove the palmrest assembly from the touch pad connector ...screws that are located on the right side of the bottom case assembly, underneath the display assembly. Remove the display hinge cover and display assembly. 4. Turn the computer over , and remove the three M2 x 3-mm screws that ...assembly, next to the bottom case assembly. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 3.