Dell C800 User Manual 2

Dell Latitude C800 Service Manual

Dell™ Latitude™ C800 Service Manual

Before You Begin

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Screw Identification

Removing and Replacing Parts

System Components
Hard Drive
Fixed Optical Drive
Memory Module
Mini PCI Card Assembly
Keyboard Assembly
Display and Bezel Assemblies
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Video Graphics Board
Palmrest Assembly
Reserve Battery
System Board Assembly
Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies
Battery Charger Board
LED Board
Fan Assembly
RJ-11/RJ-45 Board

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use

of your computer system.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of

data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

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Before You Begin

Dell™ Latitude™ C800 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

computer. 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.

1. Make sure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the
computer cover.

2. Save any work in progress and close all open application programs.

3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

NOTE: Before turning off the computer, make sure the computer is not in a

power-management mode.

4. Make sure the computer is undocked.

5. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.

6. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then
disconnect any attached devices.

7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.

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