Dell Inspiron Cs Service Guide

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Recommended Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Screw Identification and Tightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ZIF Connectors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Removing Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Figure 3. Screw Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Figure 4. Disconnecting an Interface Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Figure 5. Exploded View—Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Figure 6. Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Figure 7. Bottom Memory Module Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Figure 8. Top Memory Module Removal  . . . . . . . ....

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A prerequisite for using this manual to service Dell computer systems is a basic 
knowledge of PCs and prior training in PC troubleshooting techniques. In addition 
to information provided in this manual, Dell provides the 
User’s Guide for trou-
bleshooting procedures and instructions on using the Dell Diagnostics to test 
the computer system.
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Dell Latitude CS Portable Computers Service Manual 1
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This manual provides instructions for removing and replacing field-replaceable 
components, assemblies, and subassemblies in your Dell Latitude portable 
computer. Unless other wise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes 
the following conditions:
‡The computer and any attached peripherals are turned off, and the 
peripherals are disconnected from the I/O panel on the back and right side 
of...

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Most of the procedures in this manual require the use of one or more of the 
following tools:
‡#0 and #1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdrivers
‡Small flat-blade screwdriver
‡5-mm socket wrench
‡7-mm socket w rench
‡Small plastic scribe
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