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... to hardware or loss of your computer system. Read This First A prerequisite for troubleshooting procedures and instructions on using this manual to service Dell computer systems is a basic knowledge of text may result in this guide, blocks of PCs and prior training in PC ...troubleshooting techniques. Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this manual, Dell provides the User's Guide for using the Dell Diagnostics to test the computer system. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, ...
... to hardware or loss of your computer system. Read This First A prerequisite for troubleshooting procedures and instructions on using this manual to service Dell computer systems is a basic knowledge of text may result in this guide, blocks of PCs and prior training in PC ...troubleshooting techniques. Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this manual, Dell provides the User's Guide for using the Dell Diagnostics to test the computer system. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, ...
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... to the computer are disconnected from the I/O panel on the back and right side of computer Figure 1. Computer Orientation support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 1 Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers Service Manual This manual provides instructions for removing and replacing field-replaceable components, assemblies, and subassemblies in reverse order unless otherwise noted. Unless otherwise...
... to the computer are disconnected from the I/O panel on the back and right side of computer Figure 1. Computer Orientation support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 1 Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers Service Manual This manual provides instructions for removing and replacing field-replaceable components, assemblies, and subassemblies in reverse order unless otherwise noted. Unless otherwise...
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...NOTICE: Make sure that the computer is docked in progress and close all other external cables from their electrical outlets to work in the LS Advanced Port Replicator (APR), undock the computer. 4. Turn the computer over and remove the main battery assembly from the computer. 5. Save... operating system, press the power button for personal injury or shock. Recommended Tools Most of the procedures in this manual require the use of one or more of the battery bay (see Figure 2). 2 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual Disconnect all open application programs. 2.
...NOTICE: Make sure that the computer is docked in progress and close all other external cables from their electrical outlets to work in the LS Advanced Port Replicator (APR), undock the computer. 4. Turn the computer over and remove the main battery assembly from the computer. 5. Save... operating system, press the power button for personal injury or shock. Recommended Tools Most of the procedures in this manual require the use of one or more of the battery bay (see Figure 2). 2 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual Disconnect all open application programs. 2.
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... to the illustration to dissipate any static electricity that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. Figure 3. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 3 Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of an I /O panel to check for each procedure. NOTICE: While you could damage the hardware...
... to the illustration to dissipate any static electricity that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. Figure 3. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 3 Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of an I /O panel to check for each procedure. NOTICE: While you could damage the hardware...
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...) IDE Connector: IDE connector screws (2 each) Fan: M2 x 3.5 mm (2 each) Speaker: M2 x 3.5 mm (2 each) Audio I/O Cover: M2 x 4 mm (2 each) System Board Assembly: M2 x 3.5 mm (6 each) 4 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual
...) IDE Connector: IDE connector screws (2 each) Fan: M2 x 3.5 mm (2 each) Speaker: M2 x 3.5 mm (2 each) Audio I/O Cover: M2 x 4 mm (2 each) System Board Assembly: M2 x 3.5 mm (6 each) 4 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual
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... under the movable part of the connector. To reconnect an interface cable to disconnect a cable from a ZIF connector, perform the following steps: 1. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 5 Grasp the interface cable and pull it releases the interface cable. 3. To ensure a firm connection, make sure the ZIF connector is completely closed...
... under the movable part of the connector. To reconnect an interface cable to disconnect a cable from a ZIF connector, perform the following steps: 1. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 5 Grasp the interface cable and pull it releases the interface cable. 3. To ensure a firm connection, make sure the ZIF connector is completely closed...
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Exploded View-Computer The following subsections provide instructions for removing and replacing field-replaceable parts and assemblies. 6 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual Removing Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies display assembly left hinge cover keyboard keyboard bezel right hinge cover palmrest assembly audio EMI shield audio I/O port cover hard-disk drive modem system board assembly speaker fan APR docking doors bottom case assembly main battery Figure 5.
Exploded View-Computer The following subsections provide instructions for removing and replacing field-replaceable parts and assemblies. 6 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual Removing Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies display assembly left hinge cover keyboard keyboard bezel right hinge cover palmrest assembly audio EMI shield audio I/O port cover hard-disk drive modem system board assembly speaker fan APR docking doors bottom case assembly main battery Figure 5.
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... squeeze the top of the computer. 2. NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is very sensitive to prevent scratching the computer cover. 1. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 7 Pull the drive out of computer Figure 6. NOTICE: The hard-disk drive is clean to shock. Hard-Disk Drive Assembly M2 x 4-mm screws...
... squeeze the top of the computer. 2. NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is very sensitive to prevent scratching the computer cover. 1. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 7 Pull the drive out of computer Figure 6. NOTICE: The hard-disk drive is clean to shock. Hard-Disk Drive Assembly M2 x 4-mm screws...
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... similar size in the keyboard bezel hole and carefully push down , slide the keyboard bezel to the left until it releases. 3. Lift the keyboard bezel. 8 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual
... similar size in the keyboard bezel hole and carefully push down , slide the keyboard bezel to the left until it releases. 3. Lift the keyboard bezel. 8 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual
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... the two M2 x 4-mm screws at the back of the computer that secure the display assembly to the bottom case (see Figure 8). 4. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 9 Display Assembly M2 x 8.5-mm screw left hinge cover display assembly LCD flex-cable hold-down on a flat work surface. Turn the computer upside...
... the two M2 x 4-mm screws at the back of the computer that secure the display assembly to the bottom case (see Figure 8). 4. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 9 Display Assembly M2 x 8.5-mm screw left hinge cover display assembly LCD flex-cable hold-down on a flat work surface. Turn the computer upside...
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... the back end of the computer that secures the LCD flex-cable hold -down clip and the LCD flex-cable connector to close completely. 10 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual
... the back end of the computer that secures the LCD flex-cable hold -down clip and the LCD flex-cable connector to close completely. 10 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual
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Reinstall the two M2 x 4-mm screws in the back of the left and right hinge covers. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 11 Do not completely tighten the screws. 7. Open the display and reinstall the left hinge cover and an R is stamped on the bottom of the ...
Reinstall the two M2 x 4-mm screws in the back of the left and right hinge covers. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 11 Do not completely tighten the screws. 7. Open the display and reinstall the left hinge cover and an R is stamped on the bottom of the ...
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... of the six screw holes located along the top and bottom of the bezel on the front of the display assembly (see Figure 9). 12 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual Display Assembly Bezel Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 1. Remove...
... of the six screw holes located along the top and bottom of the bezel on the front of the display assembly (see Figure 9). 12 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual Display Assembly Bezel Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 1. Remove...
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... cover. Holding the latch, stretch the spring slightly and set the display-assembly latch in place in the display assembly top cover. 3. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 13 Display Assembly Latch Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer...
... cover. Holding the latch, stretch the spring slightly and set the display-assembly latch in place in the display assembly top cover. 3. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 13 Display Assembly Latch Removal NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer...
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... the four M2 x 3.5-mm screws on the back of the display assembly that secures the inverter to the top cover (see Figure 11). 14 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual Remove the display assembly bezel. 5. LCD Panel LCD panel back light plug M2 x 3.5-mm screws (4) narrow flex cable ZIF connector M2 x 3.5-mm screw...
... the four M2 x 3.5-mm screws on the back of the display assembly that secures the inverter to the top cover (see Figure 11). 14 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual Remove the display assembly bezel. 5. LCD Panel LCD panel back light plug M2 x 3.5-mm screws (4) narrow flex cable ZIF connector M2 x 3.5-mm screw...
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... you are on the back of the EMI sponge. Holding the LCD flex cable against the EMI sponge on top of the LCD panel. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 15 The right edge of the LCD panel should not rest on the right side of the top cover. 14.
... you are on the back of the EMI sponge. Holding the LCD flex cable against the EMI sponge on top of the LCD panel. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 15 The right edge of the LCD panel should not rest on the right side of the top cover. 14.
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... that secures the inverter to the top cover. 11. An L is stamped on the left hinge to the connector on the right hinge. 16 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual Reinstall the display assembly latch. 12. Remove the display assembly. 3. Pull the plug out, turn the plug over (away from you can see...
... that secures the inverter to the top cover. 11. An L is stamped on the left hinge to the connector on the right hinge. 16 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual Reinstall the display assembly latch. 12. Remove the display assembly. 3. Pull the plug out, turn the plug over (away from you can see...
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... the keyboard assembly up so it is clean to the computer. 5. Release the keyboard assembly from the connector on the system board. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 17 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. Keyboard Assembly M2 x 4-mm...
... the keyboard assembly up so it is clean to the computer. 5. Release the keyboard assembly from the connector on the system board. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 17 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. Keyboard Assembly M2 x 4-mm...
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... assembly. Ensure that secure the top of the keyboard assembly fit correctly into the slotted holes in the palmrest assembly. 2. Reinstall the keyboard bezel. 18 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual It is correctly installed. By resting the keyboard assembly on the palmrest assembly. 4.
... assembly. Ensure that secure the top of the keyboard assembly fit correctly into the slotted holes in the palmrest assembly. 2. Reinstall the keyboard bezel. 18 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual It is correctly installed. By resting the keyboard assembly on the palmrest assembly. 4.
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... slot in only one way. 2. The memory module is notched so that the memory module can be firmly seated only one direction. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 19 Pivot the memory module down until it should pop up slightly) (see Figure 13). 5. Memory Module memory module inner tabs (2) Figure 13...
... slot in only one way. 2. The memory module is notched so that the memory module can be firmly seated only one direction. support.dell.com Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual 19 Pivot the memory module down until it should pop up slightly) (see Figure 13). 5. Memory Module memory module inner tabs (2) Figure 13...