dell latitude c400 User Manual

							Memory Module and Modem Daughter Card : Dell Latitude C400 Service Manua\
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Replacing the Memory Modules
NOTE: Memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit into their sockets, in only\
 
one direction. 
NOTICE: The memory module must be inserted at a 45-degree angle to avoid 
damaging the connector. 
1.  Align the notch in the memory module with the slot in the center of the \
socket. 
2.  Slide the edge connector of the module firmly into the socket at a 45- d\
egree  angle, and rotate the module down until you hear a click. If you do not \
hear the 
click, remove the module and reinstall it. 
3.  Replace the cover and tighten the two captive screws. 
Removing the Modem Daughter Card
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical 
outlets, and remove the battery. 
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.  Turn the computer over, and remove the 
memory module/modem cover. 
2.  Remove the M2 x 4-mm screw that secures the modem daughter card to the  system board. 
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NOTICE: Do not pull on the modem cable. Pull from the modem connector to 
disconnect the cable. 
3.  Use the pull tab to pull the modem daughter card straight up out of its \
 connector. 
4.  Disconnect the modem cable from the modem daughter card. 
Modem Daughter Card Removal 
 
1 M2 x 4-mm screw (1)
2 pull tab
3 boss
4 modem connector
5 modem cable
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Replacing the Modem Daughter Card
1.  Connect the modem cable to the modem daughter card. 
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the 
connections. 
2.  Using the screw hole and the boss at the opposite corner of the daughter\
 card to  align the card, press the card into its connector on the system board. 
3.  Install the M2 x 4-mm screw that secures the modem to the system board. \
4.  Replace the 
memory module/modem cover and tighten the two captive screws. 
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							Hard Drive : Dell Latitude C400 Service Manual 
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Hard Drive 
Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual 
  Removing the Hard Drive
  Replacing the Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
1.  Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the\
 computer. 
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical 
outlets, and remove the battery. 
NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the hard drive by its \
edges (do not squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid dropp\
ing it. 
NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the 
following procedure. 
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the 
hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in st\
andby 
mode or in hibernate mode. 
  CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the 
drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. 
2.  Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the compute\
r. 
3.  Turn the computer over. Remove the M2.5 x 12-mm screw from the hard driv\
e  door. 
Hard Drive Removal 
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1 bottom of computer
2 M2.5 x 12-mm screw (1)
3 hard drive door
4.  Slide the hard drive straight out of the computer. 
Replacing the Hard Drive
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. If you 
force the hard drive into place using excessive force, you may damage th\
e 
connector. 
1.  Push the hard drive into the drive bay until it is fully seated in the b\
ay. 
2.  Replace the M2.5 x 12-mm screw in the hard drive door. 
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							Wireless Network Adapter : Dell Latitude C400 Service Manual 
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Wireless Network Adapter 
Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual 
  Removing the Wireless Network Adapter
  Replacing the Wireless Network Adapter
Removing the Wireless Network Adapter
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 
keyboard. 
Wireless Network Adapter 
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1 wireless cables (2)
2 wireless cable connectors (2)
3.  Disconnect the two wireless cables from the wireless card. 
4.  Spread the two metal securing tabs apart, and pull the card from its soc\
ket. 
Replacing the Wireless Network Adapter
The wireless card is keyed to the connector. Make sure the card is fully\
 seated in the 
socket before attempting to pivot it down into place.
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							Display Assembly and Display Latch : Dell Latitude C400 Service Manual 
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Display Assembly and Display Latch 
Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual 
  Removing the Display Assembly
  Replacing the Display Latch
Removing the Display Assembly
NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before you remove the palm rest. 
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 tou\
ching 
an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 
NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following 
procedure. 
1.  Remove the battery. 
2.  Remove the 
hard drive. 
3.  Remove the 
center cover. 
4.  Close the display. 
5.  Turn the computer over and remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws at the bott\
om back  corners of the computer. 
Display Screws 
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