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... damage to avoid the problem. 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...
... damage to avoid the problem. 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...
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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 ... Hybrid Cooling Fan Microprocessor Module Reserve Battery Speaker Assemblies System Board Assembly Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies Components Exploded View file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (1 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]
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 ... Hybrid Cooling Fan Microprocessor Module Reserve Battery Speaker Assemblies System Board Assembly Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies Components Exploded View file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (1 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]
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... (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. NOTICE: Unless...
... (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. NOTICE: Unless...
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...53:33 AM] Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the bottom case assembly. 3. Push down on the computer. 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...installed batteries. Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Gently push the hard drive into place. 3. Memory Module file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (3 of the bottom case assembly. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure...
...53:33 AM] Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the bottom case assembly. 3. Push down on the computer. 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...installed batteries. Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Gently push the hard drive into place. 3. Memory Module file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (3 of the bottom case assembly. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure...
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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 ...
...-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 ...
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...NOTICE: Read "Preparing to disengage from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Replacing the Memory Modules 1. 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. The module should...of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Install a second memory module in the socket labeled "JDIM1." file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (5 of the memory module socket just far enough for the memory module to Work Inside the Computer" ...
...NOTICE: Read "Preparing to disengage from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Replacing the Memory Modules 1. 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. The module should...of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] Install a second memory module in the socket labeled "JDIM1." file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (5 of the memory module socket just far enough for the memory module to Work Inside the Computer" ...
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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. A modem, NIC, or modem and NIC ...the two captive screws. If you do not hear a click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. 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. A modem, NIC, or modem and NIC ...the two captive screws. If you do not hear a click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. 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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... and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: The mini-PCI card is keyed, or designed to fit into the socket. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (7 of its socket, in only one direction. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to avoid damaging the connector. Replacing the... the mini-PCI card firmly into its socket and disconnect any attached cables. Do not force the connection. 1. 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, spread ...
... and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: The mini-PCI card is keyed, or designed to fit into the socket. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (7 of its socket, in only one direction. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to avoid damaging the connector. Replacing the... the mini-PCI card firmly into its socket and disconnect any attached cables. Do not force the connection. 1. 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, spread ...
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... the mini-coax antenna cable from electrical outlets, and remove any attached devices from the mini-PCI card to the internal antenna. 3. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 2. NOTE: If you are installing a wireless NIC, fold and tuck the unused interface cables into the metal securing tabs. Replace the...
... the mini-coax antenna cable from electrical outlets, and remove any attached devices from the mini-PCI card to the internal antenna. 3. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 2. NOTE: If you are installing a wireless NIC, fold and tuck the unused interface cables into the metal securing tabs. Replace the...
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...-600/remove.htm (9 of the computer. 7. NOTICE: The key caps on the palmrest. blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to replace. 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. ...
...-600/remove.htm (9 of the computer. 7. NOTICE: The key caps on the palmrest. blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to replace. 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. ...
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... flex cable to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into place. Replacing the Keyboard Assembly 1. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (10 of the computer. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Keyboard Connector 8. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the interface connector on the connector. Disconnect the...
... flex cable to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into place. Replacing the Keyboard Assembly 1. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (10 of the computer. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Keyboard Connector 8. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the interface connector on the connector. Disconnect the...
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... a complete assembly. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before you remove the palmrest assembly; 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. NOTICE...: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. 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 ...
... a complete assembly. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before you remove the palmrest assembly; 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. NOTICE...: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. 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 ...
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... of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] b. There are two screws on the right hinge and three screws on the left hinge. 5. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. From the back of the center control cover and pry it does not open past this position...
... of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM] b. There are two screws on the right hinge and three screws on the left hinge. 5. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. From the back of the center control cover and pry it does not open past this position...
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... the display-feed flex cable connector to disconnect the connector from the bottom case assembly. Pressing on the system board. 8. 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 system. Pull straight up on... the Display-Feed Flex Cable Connector"). 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 (see "Display Assembly"). 9.
... the display-feed flex cable connector to disconnect the connector from the bottom case assembly. Pressing on the system board. 8. 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 system. Pull straight up on... the Display-Feed Flex Cable Connector"). 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 (see "Display Assembly"). 9.
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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: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
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: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
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... display assembly through the black plastic flex cable retention bracket (see "14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel"). 7. Remove the hard drive. 2. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (15 of the display-assembly top cover. Remove the M2 x 4-mm screw that secures the display-feed flex cable to the... separate the bezel from electrical outlets, and remove any attached devices from the display-assembly top cover. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1.
... display assembly through the black plastic flex cable retention bracket (see "14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel"). 7. Remove the hard drive. 2. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (15 of the display-assembly top cover. Remove the M2 x 4-mm screw that secures the display-feed flex cable to the... separate the bezel from electrical outlets, and remove any attached devices from the display-assembly top cover. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1.
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... cover. 3. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (16 of the panel with your hand. 2. Place the display panel in the bottom of the display-assembly top cover and... AM] Reinstall the five M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the display panel to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel 1.
... cover. 3. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (16 of the panel with your hand. 2. Place the display panel in the bottom of the display-assembly top cover and... AM] Reinstall the five M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the display panel to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel 1.
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Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector. 5. 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] Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Remove the display assembly. 3. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1.
Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector. 5. 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] Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Remove the display assembly. 3. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1.
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....htm (18 of the display panel that secure the display panel to carefully separate the bezel from the display-assembly top cover. 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 remove any...
....htm (18 of the display panel that secure the display panel to carefully separate the bezel from the display-assembly top cover. 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 remove any...
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... the Display-Assembly Top Cover If you are replacing the display-assembly top cover, remove the support bracket. 1. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 6. Replacing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel 1. Place the left edge of the display panel against the left ...side of the displayassembly top cover. 2. Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) Display-Feed Flex Cable file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (19 of the display-assembly top cover. Lift the support bracket out of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]...
... the Display-Assembly Top Cover If you are replacing the display-assembly top cover, remove the support bracket. 1. Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 6. Replacing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel 1. Place the left edge of the display panel against the left ...side of the displayassembly top cover. 2. Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) Display-Feed Flex Cable file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (19 of the display-assembly top cover. Lift the support bracket out of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]...