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Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series SERVICE MANUAL www.dell.com support.dell.com...
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Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series SERVICE MANUAL www.dell.com support.dell.com...
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Contents 1 Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification 2 Removing and Replacing Parts Components Hard Drive ......Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Memory Module...
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Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (14.1-Inch Display Panel) 32 Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel Replacing the Display-Assembly Top Cover Replacing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) 36 Display Assembly Latch .
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Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies ... . Removing the Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies ..Index ........Contents...
Be fo r e Yo u Be gin NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your system. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by it edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its pins. Recommended Tools The procedures in this manual require the following tools: •...
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. The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes. S c r e w I d e n t i f i c a t i o n Be fo r e Yo u Be gin NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length.
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S c r e w P l a c e m e n t Display Assembly Bezel: (6 each) Rubber Screw Covers (6 each) Display Assembly and Flex Cable Retention Bracket to Top Cover: (5 each) Palmrest to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each) (3 each) Display Assembly...
Be fo r e Yo u Be gin S c r e w P l a c e m e n t System Board to Bottom Case Assembly: (10 each) Display Assembly Latch: (2 each for 14.1-inch XGA display panels) Display Panel to Support Bracket: (12.1-inch display panel only)
S E C T I O N 2 R e m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s Components Hard Drive Memory Module Mini-PCI Card Assembly Keyboard Assembly Removing the Display Assembly Display Assembly Latch...
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your system. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
Hard Drive NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the assembly by its edges (do not squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid dropping it. H a r d D r i v e bottom of computer Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical...
Memory Module M e m o r y M o d u l e C o v e r Removing the Memory Module Cover Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts Push down on the drive door until it snaps into place.
NOTE: The screw labeled with the "circle K" in the middle of the memory module cover secures the keyboard assembly and does not secure the memory module cover. M e m o r y M o d u l e s JDIM 1 inner tabs (2 per socket)
Replacing the Memory Modules Mini-PCI Card Assembly You must remove the optional mini-PCI card assembly before the system board assembly can be removed. A mini-PCI card assembly may consist of a modem, a NIC, a modem and NIC combination, or a wireless NIC. A modem, NIC, or modem and NIC combination must be connected to the wiring harness as appropriate;...
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M i n i - P C I C a r d A s s e m b l y U s i n g I n t e r f a c e C a b l e s socket M i n i P C I W i r e l e s s N I C A s s e m b l y U s i n g A n t e n n a C a b l e connection to...
Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly Replacing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts 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.
Keyboard Assembly R e m o v i n g t h e K e y b o a r d S c r e w s M2.5 x 12-mm screws (5) Removing the Keyboard Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
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K e y b o a r d Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts To release the keyboard from the palmrest assembly, use a small, flat- blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to pull up on the scalloped edge of the blank key on the keyboard.
K e y b o a r d C o n n e c t o r keyboard flex cable Disconnect the keyboard flex cable from the interface connector on the system board assembly by pulling up on the connector. NOTICE: Do not pull on the keyboard flex cable.
Removing the Display Assembly Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts NOTICE: Position the keyboard flex cable so it is not pinched when you replace the keyboard in the bottom case assembly. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed.
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D i s p l a y A s s e m b l y M2 x 3-mm screws (2) EMI shield bracket LCD flex cable connector bottom case assembly Remove the hard drive. Remove the center control cover. Use a scribe to lift the right edge of the center control cover and pry it loose from the bottom case assembly.
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R e c o n n e c t i n g t h e D i s p l a y - Fe e d F l e x C a b l e C o n n e c t o r Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts From the back of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with the "circle D."...
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1 4 . 1 - I n c h D i s p l a y A s s e m b l y B e z e l a n d P a n e l rubber screw covers (6) M2.5 x 5-mm screws (6) display panel...
Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
Remove the M2 x 4-mm screw that secures the display-feed flex cable to the display assembly through the black plastic flex cable retention bracket (see "14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel"). Disconnect the bottom flex cable connector from the display-assembly top cover and inverter connector by pulling straight up on the attached pull tab.
Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (14.1-Inch Display Panel) D i s p l a y - Fe e d F l e x C a b l e Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
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1 2 . 1 - I n c h D i s p l a y A s s e m b l y B e z e l a n d P a n e l rubber screw covers (6) M2.5 x 5-mm screws (6) M3 x 3-mm...
Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
Lift up the right side of the display panel, and pull the panel out of the display-assembly top cover at an angle. Replacing the Display-Assembly Top Cover If you are replacing the display-assembly top cover, remove the support bracket. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the left side of the display-assembly top cover and the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the right side of the display-assembly top cover.
Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) D i s p l a y - Fe e d F l e x C a b l e bottom flex cable connector inverter connector Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts pull tab NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
Disconnect the bottom flex cable connector from the inverter connector by pulling straight up on the attached pull tab. Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector. Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to remove it from the display panel connector.
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D i s p l a y A s s e m b l y L a t c h f o r 1 4 . 1 - I n c h S X G A + a n d 1 2 . 1 - I n c h D i s p l a y P a n e l s Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts Remove the display assembly latch by removing the two M2.5 x 5-mm...
Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers R e m o v i n g t h e H i n g e C o v e r s Remove the display assembly. Rotate the hinges forward at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the front of the display assembly.
Replacing the Hinge Covers H i n g e C o v e r s Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts Attach the display assembly to the bottom case assembly. right hinge cover right hinge cover left hinge cover...
Close the display assembly and snap the hinge covers in place over the hinges. NOTE: The right plastic hinge cover label includes an “R,” and the left plastic hinge cover label includes an “L.” The hinge cover labels face the back of the computer.
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Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. Remove the hard drive. Remove the keyboard. NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before you remove the palmrest assembly;...
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P a l m r e s t A s s e m b l y M2 x 3-mm screws (3) Using the plastic scribe along the edge of the plastic, remove the palmrest assembly from the bottom case assembly. palmrest assembly palmrest flex cable bottom case...
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly M i c r o p r o c e s s o r T h e r m a l C o o l i n g A s s e m b l y Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical...
Turn the computer over, lift the keyboard up, rotate it forward toward the front of the computer, and place it face down on the palmrest. Loosen the four captive screws securing the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly. Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly from the system board assembly.
Removing the Hybrid Cooling Fan Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts Remove the hard drive. Remove the keyboard assembly. Remove the display assembly. Remove the palmrest assembly. Remove the thermal cooling assembly.
Microprocessor Module M i c r o p r o c e s s o r M o d u l e s NOTICE: Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor. perpendicular screwdriver ZIF socket...
Replacing the Microprocessor Module Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly. NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the microprocessor module. Remove the microprocessor module.
Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program diskette or CD. NOTE: For instructions to update or flash the BIOS, see the Dell Portable Computer BIOS Update Guide . Reserve Battery NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer’s RTC and NVRAM when the computer is turned off.
Position the reserve battery on the EMI shield next to the connector to minimize slack in the cable. Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program diskette or CD. NOTE: For instructions to update or flash the BIOS, see the Dell Portable Computer BIOS Update Guide.
R o u t i n g t h e L e f t S p e a k e r C a b l e Removing the Speaker Assemblies NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
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S p e a k e r A s s e m b l i e s antenna cable in-line connector left speaker mounting ring left speaker holder antenna cable right speaker holder mounting ring right speaker Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts...
Remove the hard drive. Remove the keyboard assembly. Remove the display assembly. Remove the palmrest assembly. Disconnect the speaker interface cable connectors. NOTICE: Do not pull the antenna cable when removing the speaker (see “Speaker Assemblies”). Remove the speaker assemblies by pulling them straight up and out of the bottom case assembly NOTICE: Handle the speaker assemblies and speakers with care to avoid damaging the speaker cones.
R e m o v i n g t h e S y s t e m B o a r d A s s e m b l y S c r e w s Removing the System Board Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts fan guard NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical...
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Verify that the PC Card ejectors do not extend from the PC Card slot. Turn the computer over, and remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with a "circle B" that secure the system board assembly to the bottom case assembly. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with a "circle B"...
Replacing the System Board Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts Pull the right side of bottom case assembly, next to the external headphone and microphone connectors, away from the system board assembly as you simultaneously lift the front of the system board assembly out and away from the bottom case assembly.
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Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies B a t t e r y a n d M o d u l a r B a y L a t c h A s s e m b l i e s wear rib location of snap tabs (2)
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Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. Remove the hard drive. Remove the keyboard assembly. Remove the display assembly.
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I n d e x battery and modular bay latch assemblies removing, 57 display assembly removing, 26 display assembly bezel removing, 29, 33 display assembly bezel (12.1- inch) removing, 34 display assembly bezel (14.1- inch) removing, 30 display assembly latch removing, 37, 38 display panel (12.1-inch) removing, 34...
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system board removing, 54 replacing, 56 system board assembly removing, 47 system components, 16 thermal cooling assembly removing, 44 In d e x...
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