Before You Begin
System Components
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card
Hard Drive
Keyboard
EMI Shield
Display
Palm Rest
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Speakers
System Board
Flashing the BIOS
Base Plastics
Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors
Mini Recommended Spares List
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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March 2004 Rev. A00
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Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual
Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your ComputerComputer OrientationScrew Identification
This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each
procedure assumes that the following conditions exist:
You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer."
You have read the safety information in your Dell™ System Information Guide.
A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
Small flat-blade screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Small plastic scribe
Hex nut driver
Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your
computer.
1. Shut down the operating system:
a. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off
Computer.
b. In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off.
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.
2. Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices do not
automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
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Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own
personal safety.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
System Information Guide.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card.
Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its
edges, not by its pins.
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: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some
cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs
before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any
connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer.
3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your
docking device for instructions.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the
network wall jack.
4. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to
ground the system board.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
6. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot
7. 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 battery before you service the computer.
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8. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the
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1front
2right
3back
4left
Screw Identification
When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy "Screw Identification" as a tool to lay out and keep track of the
screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes.
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2 display flex cablesee Mini RSL11 base plasticsJ3285
3 hinge coverY400612 batterysee Mini RSL
4 keyboard5X93213 CD or DVD drivesee Mini RSL
5 palm restF353414 left antenna
6 microprocessor thermal-
cooling assembly
7 EMI shield9U77716 system boardF3542
8 battery bay shield17 modemC1682
9 microprocessorsee Mini RSL18 Mini PCI cardsee Mini RSL
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4. Remove the module from the connector.
1 memory modulesee Mini RSL
2 securing clips
Installing the Memory Modules
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message
indicates this failure.
1. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.
2. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you
do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
3. Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw.
NOTICE: If the memory module cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to
close may damage your computer.
4. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your System
Information Guide.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from
your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an
unpainted metal surface.
1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer
2. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to lift the notched right edge of the hinge cover, and pry the cover
loose from the hinges and computer base.
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1hinge coverY4006
2notched edge
3. Lift the hinge cover up and away from the hinges and computer base.
2. Insert the four securing tabs on the keyboard into their respective slots in the palm rest, and lower the keyboard into
the computer base.
Ensure that all four securing tabs are engaged before trying to completely seat the keyboard.
3. Replace the four M2 x 3-mm keyboard screws.
4. To replace the hinge cover, first insert the left side of the hinge cover into the notches. Snap down the hinge cover,
and ensure that it is flush with the palm rest.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System
Information Guide.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from
your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an
unpainted metal surface.
1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer
2. Remove the keyboard
3. Remove the one M2.5 x 8-mm screw (labeled "M2.5x8") that secures the EMI shield to the system board, and pull the
EMI shield out of the computer base.
4. Use a plastic scribe to pry the two screw covers and three display bumpers out of the screw holes located on the front
of the bezel.
5. Remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on the front of the bezel.
NOTICE: Carefully separate the bezel from the top cover to avoid damage to the bezel.
6. Starting at the bottom of the display panel, use your fingers to separate the bezel from the top cover and lift the inside
edge of the bezel away from the top cover.
Display Panel
Removing the Display Panel
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System
Information Guide.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from
your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an
unpainted metal surface.
1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer
2. Remove the keyboard
3. Remove the display assembly
4. Remove the display bezel
5. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws on the each side of the display panel.
6. Lift the display panel out of the top cover.
7. Press in both sides of the top flex-cable connector, and pull the top flex-cable connector away from the display
connector.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System
Information Guide.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from
your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an
unpainted metal surface.
1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer
2. Remove the keyboard
3. Remove the display assembly
4. Remove the display bezel
5. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the display latch assembly to the top cover.
6. Lift the display latch assembly up and out of the top cover.
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1 spring hook (top cover)
2 spring
3 spring hook (display latch)
4 display latch assemblysee Mini RSL
5 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)63PDH
6 top coversee Mini RSL
1. Attach one end of the spring to the spring hook on the left edge of the display latch, and attach the other end of the
spring to the spring hook in the top cover.
2. Align the screw holes in the display latch assembly with the screw holes in the top cover.
3. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the display latch assembly to the top cover.
10. Disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board.
NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the base plastics to avoid damage to the palm rest.
11. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the base plastics by lifting
the inside edge of the palm rest.
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Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyInstalling the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System
Information Guide.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from
your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an
unpainted metal surface.
1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer
2. Remove the keyboard
3. Remove the EMI shield
4. Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board.
5. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," that secure the microprocessor thermalcooling assembly to the system board.
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1 captive screws (4)
2 fan power-cable connector
6. Pull up the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly by the pull-tab to lift the assembly out of the system board.
Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
NOTICE: Before you install the replacement microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly, remove the mylar that covers
the thermal grease on the assembly.
1. If you are installing a replacement microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly, remove the mylar that covers the thermal
grease on the assembly. If you are installing the assembly that you removed in the previous section:
a. Wipe the thermal grease off of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly with a clean paper towel.
b. Squeeze all of the contents of the thermal grease packet (provided with the kit) on to the microprocessor
thermal-cooling assembly.
2. Place the back of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly under the palm rest, and lower the assembly onto the
system board.
3. Connect the fan power cable to the system board.
4. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order.
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1 ZIF-socket cam screw
2 ZIF socket
3 microprocessor modulesee Mini RSL
4 pin-1 corner of microprocessor
5 triangle on system board
6. Use a microprocessor extraction tool to remove the microprocessor module.
Installing the Microprocessor Module
NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the microprocessor module. Seating the
microprocessor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force.
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 so that it points to the triangle on the system board, and insert
the microprocessor module into the ZIF socket.
When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more
corners of the module are higher than the others, the module is not seated correctly.
NOTICE: Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam
screw and microprocessor.
2. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the microprocessor module to the system board.
3. Wipe the thermal grease off of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly with a clean paper towel.
4. Squeeze all of the contents of the thermal grease packet (provided with the kit) on to the microprocessor thermalcooling assembly.
5. Replace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System
Information Guide.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from
your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an
unpainted metal surface.
The speakers are located on the left and right corners of the front of the base plastics. Take note of the speaker cable routing
so that you can replace the cables properly under or between their routing clips.
1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer
2. Remove the hard drive
3. Remove the CD or DVD drive
4. Remove the keyboard
5. Remove the display assembly
6. Remove the EMI shield
7. Remove the palm rest
8. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board.
Removing the System BoardInstalling the System Board
Removing the System Board
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System
Information Guide.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from
your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an
unpainted metal surface.
The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag sequence, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of
the computer. The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag
sequence to the replacement system board.
1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer
2. Remove the hard drive
3. Remove the CD or DVD drive
4. Remove the memory module(s)
5. Remove the modem
6. Remove the Mini PCI card
7. Remove the keyboard
8. Remove the display assembly
9. Remove the EMI shield
10. Remove the palm rest
11. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly
12. Remove the microprocessor
13. Remove the speakers
14. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the battery bay shield, and remove the shield.
1. Insert the video connector on the replacement system board through the back of the base plastics.
2. Replace the two hex nuts that secure the video connector to the base plastics.
3. Replace the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws that secure the left antenna, which is located between the hard drive and optical
drive cages, to the system board.
4. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the optical drive cage to the system board.
5. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the hard drive cage to the system board.
6. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the chipset heat sink to the system board.
7. Replace the battery bay shield, and reinstall the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the shield to the system board.
8. Replace the speakers
9. Replace the microprocessor
NOTICE: Before you replace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly, wipe the thermal grease off of the
assembly with a clean paper towel. Squeeze all of the contents of the thermal grease packet (provided with the kit) on
to the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.
10. Replace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly
11. Replace the palm rest
12. Replace the display assembly
13. Replace the EMI shield
14. Replace the keyboard
15. Replace the Mini PCI card
16. Replace the CD or DVD drive
17. Replace the hard drive
18. Insert the battery into the battery bay.
19. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to an electrical outlet.
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NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the
computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
NOTE: After replacing the system board, enter the computer Service Tag sequence into the BIOS of the replacement
system board.
20. Turn on the computer.
21. Insert the CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive, and turn on the computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CDFlashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
If a BIOS update program floppy disk or CD is provided with the new system board, see "Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy
Disk or a CD." If you do not have a BIOS update program floppy disk or CD, see "Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive."
Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CD
1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
NOTE: If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from a CD before
inserting the CD.
2. Insert the BIOS update program floppy disk or CD, and turn on the computer.
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When
the flash update is complete, the computer will automatically reboot.
3. Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
4. Press <Alt> and <F> to reset the computer defaults.
5. Press <Esc>, select Save changes and reboot, and press <Enter> to save configuration changes.
6. Remove the flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD from the drive and restart the computer.
Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached.
2. Boot up the computer.
3. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com.
4. Click Download Now to download the file.
5. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.
The File Download window appears
6. Click Save this program to disk and then click OK.
The Save In window appears.
7. Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save.