Dell Latitude V700 Service Manual
Dell™ Latitude™ V700 Service Manual
Before You Begin
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Screw Identification
System Components
Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Fixed Optical Drive
Memory Modules and Mini PCI Card
Memory Modules
Mini PCI Card
Keyboard
Display
Display and Bezel Assembly
Display Bezel and Panel
Display Latch
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Video Memory Cache Card (Optional)
Palm Rest
LED Board
System Board
Battery and Media Bay Latches
Fan
RJ-11/RJ-45 Board
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use
of your computer.
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Dell™ Latitude™ V700 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 or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty.
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes that a
part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
NOTICE: To dissipate any static electricity while you work, periodically touch an
unpainted metal surface on the surface of the computer, such as the I/O panel
on the back of the computer chassis.
NOTICE: 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.
1. To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin
working inside the computer.
2. Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer
cover.
3. Save any work in progress and close all open programs.
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NOTE: Make sure the computer is turned off and not in standby 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. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
5. Make sure the computer is not connected to a port replicator.
6. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
NOTICE: To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds
before you disconnect any attached devices.
7. Disconnect all external cables and attached devices 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.
10. Remove the battery from the battery bay.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery
before you service the computer.
11. Remove any installed device in the media bay.
Recommended Tools
● #1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver
● Small flat-blade screwdriver
● Pry stick
● Small plastic scribe
● Microprocessor extractor
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● Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD (required only when upgrading the
microprocessor or replacing the system board)
Screw Identification
Before removing and replacing components, photocopy the screw placemat as a tool
to help keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and the
sizes.
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 over tightening.
Screw Placemat
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Hard Drive Door
Security:
M3 x 5 mm (1 each)
Keyboard to Bottom
Case Assembly:
M2.5 x 20 mm (4 each;
one in memory door and
one in Mini PCI card
door)
Display to
Base:
M2.5 x 6 mm
(3 each; 2 at
back of
computer; 1
at flex-cable
strain relief)
Display Bezel:
Rubber screw covers (4
each)
Plastic screw covers (2
each)
M2.5 x 4 mm (6 each)
Display Panel to
Display Mounting
Bracket: 15-inches
M2 x 3 mm (6 each)
Flex-Cable Mounting
Bracket to Top Cover:
M2.5 x 4 mm (1 each)
Display
Panel to
Display
Mounting
Bracket: 14.1-
inches
M2 x 3 mm (4
each)
Flex-Cable
Mounting
Bracket to
Top Cover:
M2.5 x 4 mm
(1 each)
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Video Memory Cache
Card:
M2.5 x 4 mm (2 each)
Palm Rest to
Bottom Case
Assembly:
M2.5 x 20 mm (9 each)
LED Board:
M2 x 4 mm (2
each)
System Board:
M2.5 x 4-mm captivewasher screws (3 each)
M2.5 x 20 mm (1 each)
Fan:
M2 x 4 mm (3 each)
RJ-11/RJ-45
Board:
M2.5 x 4 mm
(1 each)
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Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive
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Hard Drive
Fixed Optical Drive
Hard Drive
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets
and remove any installed battery.
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NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
Removing the Hard Drive
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery
before you service the computer.
NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the
computer cover.
NOTICE: The disk 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.
1. Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Close the display, turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface, and
remove the battery.
3. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the center of the hard drive door.
4. Slide the drive door up until the drive assembly tab disengages from the door
slots in the bottom case assembly.
5. Carefully pull the drive assembly straight out of the bottom case assembly.
Replacing the Hard Drive
1. Push the drive assembly into the hard drive opening on the left side of the
computer.
2. Align the drive assembly tabs with the bottom case assembly slots and push
down until it clicks into place.
3. Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the drive door.
Fixed Optical Drive
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NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets
and remove any installed battery.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
Removing the Fixed Optical Drive
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Loosen the captive screw on the bottom of the computer.
3. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw marked "C," and pull out the
pull tab to remove the fixed optical drive.
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Memory Modules
Mini PCI Card
Memory Modules
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets
and remove any installed battery.
NOTICE: To avoid possible damage to the memory module from ESD, ground
yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer.
Removing the Memory Module Cover
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery
before you service the computer.
NOTICE: Handle memory modules with care. Don't touch the components on a
module. Hold a module by its edges.
1. Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Remove the M2.5 x 20-mm screw.
3. Disengage the metal tabs at the opposite end of the cover.
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1. Remove the
memory module cover.
2. To release a memory module from its connector, spread apart the tabs at each
side of the module until the module pops up slightly.
3. Lift the memory module out of its connector.
Replacing Memory Modules
NOTE: Memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit into their connectors, in
only one direction.
1. If you only have one memory module, install it in the connector labeled "DIMM
A." If you have two memory modules, install the second module in the
connector labeled "DIMM B."
2. Insert the memory module's edge connector with the slot at a 45- degree angle,
and press the memory module firmly into the slot.
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3. Pivot the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear a
click, remove the module and reinstall it.
4. Insert the metal tabs on the memory module cover into the bottom case
assembly. Rotate the cover down and replace the screw.
Mini PCI Card
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets
and remove any installed battery.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
You must remove the optional Mini PCI card before the system board can be removed.
A Mini PCI card may consist of a modem or a modem and network adapter
combination. A modem or modem and network adapter combination must be
connected to the wiring harness as appropriate.
Removing the Mini PCI Card
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Remove the M2.5 x 20-mm screw and lift out the Mini PCI card cover.
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3. To release the Mini PCI card, spread the metal securing tabs until the card pops
up slightly.
4. Disconnect the card from the wiring harness.
5. Lift out the card and disconnect any attached cables.
Replacing the Mini PCI Card
1. Align the Mini PCI card with the socket at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini
PCI card into the socket.
2. Connect the wiring harness to the Mini PCI card.
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the
connections.
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NOTICE: If you are installing a modem card, fold and tuck the unused wiring
harness under the card so that it does not interfere with the cover.
3. Pivot the Mini PCI card down until it clicks into place.
4. Replace the Mini PCI card cover.
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