Dell Latitude C500 Service Manual

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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
Hinge Covers
Palmrest Assembly
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
Hybrid Cooling Fan
Microprocessor Module
Reserve Battery
Speaker Assemblies
System Board Assembly
Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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

computer.

NOTI CE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you

how to avoid the problem.

CAUTI ON: A CAUTI ON indicates a potentially hazardous situation w hich, if not

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

I nformation in this document is subject to change w ithout notice.
© 2001 Dell Com puter Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and DellWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel is a
registered trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and
names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other
than its own.

May 2001 P/ N 82EW X Rev. A01

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Before You Begin

Dell™ Latitude™ C600/ C500 Series Service Manual

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Screw Identification

Preparing to Work I nside the Computer

NOTI CE: 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.

NOTI CE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin

working inside the computer.

1. Make sure that the work surface is 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: Make sure the computer is turned off and not in suspend-to-disk or hibernate mode. If

you cannot shut down the computer using the computer's operating system, press and hold the
power button for 4 seconds.

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.

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.

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NOTI CE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery and

secondary battery (if present) before you service the computer.

10. Remove the primary battery from the battery bay and the secondary battery from the modular
bay, if a secondary battery is in use.

11. Remove any installed device in the modular bay.

12. To dissipate any static electricity while you work, use a wrist grounding strap or periodically
touch an unpainted metal surface.

13. 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:

● # 1 magnetized Phillips screwdriver

● Small flat-blade screwdriver

● Small plastic scribe

● Microprocessor extractor

● Flash BIOS update program diskette or CD (required only when upgrading the microprocessor

or replacing the reserve battery)

System Orientation

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Screw I dentification

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 I dentification

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NOTI CE: 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 Placem ent

Hard Drive
Door Security:

(1 each)

Keyboard to Bottom Case Assembly:

(5 each)

Display Assembly Bezel:

(6 each)

Rubber Screw Covers (6 each)

Display Assembly Hinge Bracket to Bottom Case
Assembly:

(5 each)

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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 Bracket:

(12.1-inch display panel only)

(4 each)

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Display Assembly Latch:

(2 each for 14.1-inch XGA display panels)

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Removing and Replacing Parts

Dell™ Latitude™ C60 0 / 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
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
Hybrid Cooling Fan
Microprocessor Module
Reserve Battery
Speaker Assemblies
System Board Assembly
Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies

Com ponents

Exploded View

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NOTI CE: 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.

NOTI CE: 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

NOTI CE: 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.

Hard Drive

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Removing the Hard Drive

NOTI CE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed

batteries.

NOTI CE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface

on the computer.

NOTI CE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following

procedure.

1. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the hard drive door.

2. Slide the drive door up until the drive assembly tabs disengage from the door slots in the bottom case assembly.

3. Pull the hard drive straight out of the bottom case assembly.

Replacing the Hard Drive

1. Gently push the hard drive into the drive bay until the drive door is flush with the computer case.

2. Push down on the drive door until it snaps into place.

3. Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the hard drive door.

Memory Module

Memory Module Cover

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Removing the Memory Module Cover

NOTI CE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed

batteries.

NOTI CE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface

on the computer.

NOTI CE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following

procedure.

1. Remove the memory module cover:
a. Use a coin or flat-blade screwdriver to release the two captive screws that secure the memory module cover.
b. Place your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift and slide the cover open.

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.

Memory Modules

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Removing the Memory Modules

NOTI CE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed

batteries.

NOTI CE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface

on the computer.

NOTI CE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following

procedure.

1. Remove the

memory module cover.

2. To release a memory module from its socket, spread apart the inner tabs of the memory module socket just far

enough for the memory module to disengage from the socket. The module should pop up slightly.

3. Lift the memory module out of its socket.

Replacing the Memory Modules

1. If you only have one memory module, install it in the socket labeled "JDIM1." Install a second memory module in the

socket labeled "JDIM2."

NOTE: Memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit into their sockets, in only one

direction.

NOTI CE: 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 the memory module socket. With the module

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