Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series SERVICE MANUAL www.dell.com support.dell.
Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series SERVICE MANUAL www.dell.com support.dell.
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 potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2001 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Screw Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2 Removing and Replacing Parts Components Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Removing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (14.1-Inch Display Panel) 32 . . . . . . . . 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel Replacing the Display-Assembly Top Cover Replacing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) 36 Display Assembly Latch . . . . . .
Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies . Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 1 Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 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: 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.
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.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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 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 Display Assembly Bezel: (6 each) Display Assembly Hinge Bracket to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each) Rubber Screw Covers (6 each) Display Assembly and Flex Cable Retention Bracket to Top Cover: Display Assembly EMI Shield Bracket: (2 each) (5 each) Palmrest to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each) Hybrid Cooling Fan: (2 each) (1 each) (3 each) B e fo re You Be gin 13
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Screw Placement System Board to Bottom Case Assembly: (10 each) Display Assembly Latch: (2 each for 14.1-inch XGA display panels) 14 Be fo r e Yo u Be g in Display Panel to Support Bracket: (12.
SECTION 2 Removing and R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s Components Hard Drive Memory Module Mini-PCI Card Assembly Keyboard Assembly Removing the Display Assembly Display Assembly Latch Palmrest Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Hybrid Cooling Fan Microprocessor Module Reserve Battery Speaker Assemblies System Board Assembly Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Components Exploded View display-assembly top cover keyboard palmrest assembly left speaker/antenna assembly center control cover thermal cooling assembly hybrid cooling fan hard drive system board right speaker/antenna assembly main battery modem and NIC connector covers fan guard modular bay device bottom case assembly memory module cover NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your system.
Hard Drive NOTICE: 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 bottom of computer M3 x 5-mm screw hard drive door 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.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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 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 metal surface on the computer.
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 JDIM 1 JDIM 2 inner tabs (2 per socket) memory module sockets (2) Removing the Memory Modules NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m NOTICE: 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.
Mini-PCI Card Assembly Using Interface Cables socket modem connector NIC connector Mini PCI Wireless NIC Assembly Using Antenna Cable connection to internal antenna mini-coax antenna cable Re m o v i n g a nd Rep l a ci n g Part s 21
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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 computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the memory module cover.
Keyboard Assembly Removing the Keyboard Screws M2.5 x 12-mm screws (5) Removing the Keyboard 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 computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 4 To release the keyboard from the palmrest assembly, use a small, flatblade screwdriver or plastic scribe to pull up on the scalloped edge of the blank key on the keyboard. NOTE: Removing the center control cover provides more room to free the keyboard. Keyboard scalloped edge of blank key track stick keyboard palmrest 24 5 Lift the keyboard straight up until it clears the keyboard boss support in the bottom case assembly.
Keyboard Connector keyboard flex cable 8 track stick cable 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 Keyboard Assembly 1 Place the keyboard on the palmrest at the front of the computer with the keys face down and the connector toward the back of the computer.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m NOTICE: Position the keyboard flex cable so it is not pinched when you replace the keyboard in the bottom case assembly. 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.
Display Assembly display-assembly top cover (14.1-inch display assembly shown) M2 x 3-mm screws (2) center control cover EMI shield bracket M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) LCD flex cable connector bottom case assembly 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the center control cover. 3 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. Close the display.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 4 From the back of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with the "circle D." There are two screws on the right hinge and three screws on the left hinge. 5 Open the display assembly approximately 180 degrees and support the display assembly so it does not open past this position. 6 Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the EMI shield bracket to the system board assembly.
14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel rubber screw covers (6) display assembly bezel M2.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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 surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the display assembly.
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 "14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel"). 7 Disconnect the bottom flex cable connector from the display-assembly top cover and inverter connector by pulling straight up on the attached pull tab. 8 Lift and rotate the top of the display panel out of the display-assembly top cover. Replacing the 14.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (14.1-Inch Display Panel) D i s p l a y - Fe e d F l e x C a b l e display panel connector top flex cable connector pull tab bottom flex cable connector inverter connector NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel rubber screw covers (6) M2.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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 surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the display assembly.
7 Lift up the right side of the display panel, and pull the panel out of the display-assembly top cover at an angle. Replacing the Display-Assembly Top Cover If you are replacing the display-assembly top cover, remove the support bracket. 1 Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the left side of the display-assembly top cover and the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the right side of the display-assembly top cover. 2 Lift the support bracket out of the display-assembly top cover. Replacing the 12.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) D i s p l a y - Fe e d F l e x C a b l e bottom flex cable connector pull tab inverter connector top flex cable connector display panel connector NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
6 Disconnect the bottom flex cable connector from the inverter connector by pulling straight up on the attached pull tab. 7 Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector. 8 Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to remove it from the display panel connector. Display Assembly Latch NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 4 Remove the display assembly latch by removing the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure it to the display-assembly top cover. Display Assembly L atch for 14.1-Inch SXGA+ and 12.1Inch Display Panels display assembly latch 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 Cover s 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.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Replacing the Hinge Covers Hinge Covers right hinge cover right hinge cover left hinge cover 1 40 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.” The hinge cover labels face the back of the computer. Palmrest Assembly Removing the Palmr est Ass embly Scr ew s M2.5 x 12-mm screws (3) M2 x 3-mm screws (2) Removing the Palmrest Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard. NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before you remove the palmrest assembly; the display assembly hinges pass through the back of the palmrest assembly. 3 Remove the display hinge cover and display assembly. 4 Turn the computer over and remove the three M2.
Palmrest Assembly palmrest assembly M2 x 3-mm screws (3) palmrest flex cable bottom case assembly touch pad connector 8 Using the plastic scribe along the edge of the plastic, remove the palmrest assembly from the bottom case assembly.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly captive screws (4) 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, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
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 assembly from the system board assembly. NOTICE: When reattaching the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly, tighten the captive screws in consecutive order, from 1 to 4. Hybrid Cooling Fan H y b r i d C o o l i n g Fa n M2.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Removing the Hybrid Cooling Fan 1 Remove the hard drive. 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 the fan power cable from the system board interface connector and remove the hybrid cooling fan.
Microprocessor Module Microprocessor Modules NOTICE: Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 3 Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly. NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the microprocessor module. 4 Remove the microprocessor module. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the microprocessor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the microprocessor when removing the cam screw (see “Microprocessor Modules”).
3 Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program diskette or CD. NOTE: For instructions to update or flash the BIOS, see the Dell Portable Computer BIOS Update Guide. Reserve Battery NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer’s RTC and NVRAM when the computer is turned off. Removing the battery causes the computer to lose the date and time information as well as all user-specified parameters in the BIOS. If possible, make a copy of this information before you remove the reserve battery.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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 “Reserve Battery,” contact Dell technical support. 4 Remove the reserve battery from the EMI shield: a Pry the reserve battery free from the foam pad.
Routing the Left Speaker Cable Removing the Speaker Assemblies NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface or by using a wrist grounding strap. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. NOTICE: Make note of the speaker and antenna wire routing so you can replace them properly under their routing clips.
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1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly. 4 Remove the palmrest assembly. 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 speaker assemblies and speakers with care to avoid damaging the speaker cones.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Removing the System Boar d Assembly Screws fan guard M2.5 x 5-mm screws (9) 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 computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.
8 Verify that the PC Card ejectors do not extend from the PC Card slot. 9 Turn the computer over, and remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with a "circle B" that secure the system board assembly to the bottom case assembly. 10 Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with a "circle B" that secure the fan guard to the bottom case assembly. The fan guard is located on the right of the bottom case assembly. System Board Assembly M2.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 13 Pull the right side of bottom case assembly, next to the external headphone and microphone connectors, away from the system board assembly as you simultaneously lift the front of the system board assembly out and away from the bottom case assembly. Replacing the System Board 1 Install the microprocessor on the replacement system board. 2 Connect the right and left speaker to the replacement system board.
Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies Battery and Modular Bay L atch Assemblies bump slider wear rib spring location of snap tabs (2) latch buttons (2) bottom case assembly 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 metal surface on the computer.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly. 4 Remove the palmrest assembly. 5 Remove the system board. 6 Remove the battery latch button from the bottom case assembly by squeezing the snap tabs.
Index B removing from 12.1-inch display panel, 36 removing from 14.1-inch display panel, 32 battery and modular bay latch assemblies removing, 57 D display assembly removing, 26 display assembly bezel removing, 29, 33 display assembly bezel (12.1inch) removing, 34 display assembly bezel (14.1inch) removing, 30 display assembly latch removing, 37, 38 display panel (12.1-inch) removing, 34 replacing, 35 display panel (14.
Index system board removing, 54 replacing, 56 system board assembly removing, 47 system components, 16 T thermal cooling assembly removing, 44 60 In d e x
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