Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual Working on Your Computer Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications Diagnostics Passwords System Setup Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Latitude™ E5400 Discrete Service Manual Entering System Setup Boot Menu Navigation Keystrokes System Setup Menu Options Your computer offers the following BIOS and System Setup options: l l l Access System Setup by pressing Bring up a one-time boot menu by pressing Access the Intel® AMT settings by pressing + Entering System Setup Press to enter System Setup and make changes to user-definable settings.
¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Battery Information Video Memory Panel Type Native Resolution Audio Controller Wi-Fi Device Cellular Device Bluetooth Device Wireless USB Device Indicates the primary battery and the media bay battery status. Also displays the type of AC adapter connected to the computer. The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of devices specified in this list: l l l Boot Sequence l l l Diskette drive USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive.
System Password This field lets you set, change, or delete the system password (previously called the "Primary" password). This field lets you set, change, or delete the password on the system's internal hard disk drive (HDD). Successful changes take place Internal HDD PW immediately and require a system restart. The HDD password travels with the hard drive, so the HDD is protected even when installed in another system.
The factory default setting is Enabled. This option lets you choose one of two methods to enable the keypad that is embedded in the internal keyboard. l l Keypad (Embedded) Fn Key Only — The keypad is only enabled when you hold down the key. By Num Lk — The keypad is enabled when (1) the Num Lock LED is on and (2) no external keyboard is attached. Note that the system might not notice immediately when an external keyboard is detached.
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Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual Device Status Lights Battery Status Lights Battery Charge and Health Status No-POST Light Codes Device Status Lights Device status LEDs are a strong source for diagnosing common problems that occur on portable systems. The LED locations vary from system to system so be sure to review the specific training pages (typically found under the Chassis section) to learn where the LEDs are located.
2. Memory compatibility error 3. 4. ON-FLASH-ON 1. 2. Memory is detected but has errors If two modules are installed, remove one and test. Try the other module in the same slot and test. Test the other slot with both modules. Replace the memory. Replace the system board. 3. 4. Reseat the memory. If two modules are installed remove one and test. Try the other module in the same slot and test. Test the other slot with both modules. Replace the memory Replace the system board. 1. 2. 3. Reseat the modem.
Back to Contents Page Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual Battery Hinge Covers Access Panel Hard Drive Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Speakers WLAN Card WWAN Card Network Connector Power Connector System Board Display Assembly Ultra Wide Band (UWB) Card Heat Sink Assembly Wide Area Network (WLAN) Card Connector Charging Coil Keyboard and Palm-Rest Assembly Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual Processor System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Display Keyboard Touch Pad Battery AC Adapter Fingerprint Reader Environmental Physical NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (or Start in Windows® XP)® Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about your computer.
Audio Audio type Two-channel high-definition audio codec Audio controller IDT 92HD81B Stereo conversion 24-bit (stereo digital-to-analog) 24-bit (stereo analog-to-digital) Interfaces: Internal High definition audio External Stereo headphones/speakers mini-connector Speakers One 4-ohm speaker Internal speaker amplifier 2-Watt channel into 4 ohms Volume controls Volume control buttons and program menus Display Type (active-matrix TFT) HD+ Active X/Y 198.45 mm (7.81 in) x 352.8 mm (13.
AC Adapter Input voltage 100–240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50–60 Hz Output current 2.31 A Output power 45 W Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions 16 x 50 x 90 mm Temperature range Operating 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) Storage –40° to 70° C (–40° to 158° F) Fingerprint Reader (optional) UPEK TCS3 TouchStrip™ strip sensor with CMOS active capacitive pixel-sensing technology Type Physical Height 4-cell 20.10 8-cell 21.00 mm Width Height 14.55—20.1 mm (0.57—.
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Battery NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page Hinge Covers Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hinge Covers NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard and Palm-Rest Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Keyboard and Palm-Rest Assembly NOTE: The keyboard and palm-rest assembly is a one-piece assembly which serves as your computer's main structure.
Back to Contents Page Access Panel Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Access Panel NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.
NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the battery from the computer. Remove the hinge covers from the computer. Remove the access panel from the computer. Release the Bluetooth® module cable from its connector by drawing the two gray tabs outward and away from the white connector. 6.
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Bluetooth Module NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Speakers NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Large Area Network (WLAN) Card Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the WLAN Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the WWAN Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Network Connector Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Network Connector NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Power Connector Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Power Connector NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.
18. Remove the system board from the computer. Replacing a System Board Without Latitude ON To replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order. Removing a System Board With Latitude ON 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the battery from the computer. Remove the hinge covers from the computer. Remove the access panel from the computer. Disconnect the hard drive and touch pad cables from the system board. 6.
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Back to Contents Page Ultra Wide Band (UWB) Card Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the UWB Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Heat Sink Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Heat Sink Assembly 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the battery from the computer. Remove the hinge covers from the computer.
Back to Contents Page WLAN Card Connector Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the WLAN Card Connector 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the battery from the computer. Remove the hinge covers from the computer.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Charging Coil Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Wireless Charging Coil NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.
7. Release the adhesive under the display cable. 8. Disconnect the display cable from the display panel assembly. 9. Remove the display panel assembly from the computer and place the display panel assembly on a clean work surface. 10. Remove the screws that secure the first display bracket to the display panel. 11. Remove the first display bracket from the display panel. 12. Rotate the display panel assembly 180-degrees. 13. Remove the screws that secure the second bracket to the display panel.
Removing the Display Assembly Hinges 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the battery from the computer. Remove the hinge covers from the computer. Remove the access panel from the computer. Remove the display bezel from the computer. Remove the display panel from the display assembly. Remove the display assembly from the computer and set the display assembly on a clean, flat workspace.
Working on Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ Z600 Service Manual Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety.
l In Windows Vista®: Click Start l , then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down. In Windows® XP: Click Start® Turn Off Computer® Turn Off. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off.