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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[...]
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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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your syst[...]
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Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer. 8. Remove any installed PC Cards or plastic blanks from the PC Card slot. 9. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main batt[...]
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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 the component screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes. Screw Identification file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/b[...]
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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 the correct diameter and length. 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)[...]
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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: (10 each) Display Panel to Support Bra[...]
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Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Display Assembly Latch: (2 each for 14.1-inch XGA display panels) Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/begin.htm (6 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 Microproc[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 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 p[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive 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. N[...]
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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. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted met[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Memory Modules 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 compute[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTE: Memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit into their sockets, in only one direction. NOTICE: The memory module must be inserted at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. 2. Align the memory module's edge connector with the slot in the center of th[...]
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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 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[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 2. Depending on the type 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 the mini-PCI card to the internal antenna. 3. Lower the mini-PCI card until it snaps into the metal securing [...]
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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 computer. NOTICE: Read " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer " before performing the following procedure. 1. Remove the hard drive . 2. Turn [...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Keyboard Connector 8. 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. 9. Remove the keyboard assembly from the bottom case assembly. Replacing the K[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 4. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be flush with the left and right surfaces of the palmrest. 5. Reinstall the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws in the holes labeled "circle K." Removing the Display Assembly NOTICE: You must remove the disp[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the hard drive . 2. Remove the center control cover. a. Use a scribe to lift the right edge of the center control cover and pry it loose from the bottom case assembly. b. Lift the center control cover up and away from the bottom case assembly. 3. Close the displa[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual connector on the system board. 8. Pull straight up on the display-feed flex cable connector to disconnect the connector from the system board (see " Display Assembly "). 9. Lift the display assembly from the bottom case assembly. NOTICE: When reconnecting the dis[...]
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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. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surf[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the hard drive . 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Use the scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw holes located on the bezel on the front of the display assembly. 4. Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on the bezel on the front of the [...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel 1. Place the bottom edge of the display panel in the bottom of the display-assembly top cover and elevate the top of the panel with your hand. 2. Place the display panel in the display-assembly top cover. 3. Reinstall the five M2 x 4-m[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the hard drive . 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Remove the display assembly bezel . 4. 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 Displa[...]
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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 installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surf[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 6. 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 " 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel "). 7. Lift up the right side of the display panel, and pull th[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 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 " Prepa[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Display Assembly Latch 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. Di[...]
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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[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the display assembly . 2. Rotate the hinges forward at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the front of the display assembly. 3. To remove the hinge covers, slide them off of the hinges. Replacing the Hinge Covers Hinge Covers file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Del[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Attach the display assembly to the bottom case assembly. 2. 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.&qu[...]
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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 electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching [...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 3. Remove the display hinge cover and display assembly . 4. Turn the computer over and remove the three M2.5 x 12-mm screws that are labeled with a "circle P." 5. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that are located in the hard drive bay labeled with a "circle P[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, [...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 3. 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. 4. Loosen the four captive screws securing the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly. 5. Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 2. Remove the keyboard assembly . 3. Remove the display assembly . 4. Remove the palmrest assembly . 5. Remove the thermal cooling assembly . 6. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws and one M2 x 3-mm screw that secure the hybrid cooling fan to the system board. 7. Disconnect [...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module 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 [...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: A microprocessor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection, or permanent damage to the microprocessor and ZIF socket. 1. Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module with the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor socket on the [...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the hard drive . 2. Remove the memory module cover. 3. Disconnect the reserve battery cable from the connector on the system board assembly located next to the reserve battery. NOTE: If the reserve battery is not located on the EMI shield as shown in " Reser[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Speaker Assemblies The speakers are located on the front left and right sides of the bottom case assembly. Each speaker assembly is marked with a right or left label. Take note of the speaker cable routing in the bottom case assembly so you can replace it correctly. Routin[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the hard drive . 2. Remove the keyboard assembly . 3. Remove the display assembly . 4. Remove the palmrest assembly . file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (34 of 40) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM][...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 5. Disconnect the speaker interface cable connectors. NOTICE: Do not pull the antenna cable when removing the speaker (see " Speaker Assemblies "). 6. Remove the speaker assemblies by pulling them straight up and out of the bottom case assembly NOTICE: Handle the[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the System Board 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 periodically touching an unpainted metal on the comp[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual bottom case assembly. The fan guard is located on the right of the bottom case assembly. System Board Assembly 11. Turn the bottom case assembly over and remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw, which is identified by a white "circle B" and arrow on a red label attached to [...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual b. Replace the nine M2.5 x 5-mm screws, starting on the right side of the bottom case assembly. c. Replace the fan guard cover, inserting the tab into the bottom case assembly and replace the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws (see " Removing the System Board Assembly Screws &q[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies 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 me[...]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Apply pressure to the latch and spring while unsnapping the snap tabs to prevent the latch assembly from coming loose from the case. If the latch assembly does come loose from the case: a. Reinsert the spring onto the slider on the latch, and reinstall the module latch int[...]