dell latitude c600 c500 series User Manual
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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
hard drive.
2. Turn the computer over, and remove the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws from\
the holes labeled circle K.
3. Turn the computer over and open the display.
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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
hard drive.
2. Turn the computer over, and remove the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws from\
the holes labeled circle K.
3. Turn the computer over and open the display.
NOTICE: The key...")
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Keyboard Connector
8. Disconnect the keyboard flex cable from the interface connector on t\
he 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\
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Keyboard Connector
8. Disconnect the keyboard flex cable from the interface connector on t\
he 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...")
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4. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be f\
lush 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.
Removing the Display Assembly
NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before you remove the palmrest asse\
mbly; the
display assembly hinges pass through the back of the palmrest assembly. \
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4. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be f\
lush 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.
Removing the Display Assembly
NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before you remove the palmrest asse\
mbly; the
display assembly hinges pass through the back of the palmrest assembly. \
NOTE: Always remove and...")
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1. Remove the
hard drive.
2. Remove the center control cover. 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 assem\
bly.
3. Close the display.
4. From the back of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws la\
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1. Remove the
hard drive.
2. Remove the center control cover. 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 assem\
bly.
3. Close the display.
4. From the back of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws la\
beled with the circle D. There are two screws on the right...")
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connector on the system board.
8. Pull straight up on the display-feed flex cable connector to disconn\
ect the connector from the system board (see
Display Assembly).
9. Lift the display assembly from the bottom case assembly.
NOTICE: When reconnecting the display-feed flex cable connector to the system bo\
ard, push down
on the top left and right ends of the connector (see
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connector on the system board.
8. Pull straight up on the display-feed flex cable connector to disconn\
ect the connector from the system board (see
Display Assembly).
9. Lift the display assembly from the bottom case assembly.
NOTICE: When reconnecting the display-feed flex cable connector to the system bo\
ard, push down
on the top left and right ends of the connector (see
Reconnecting the Display-Feed Flex Cable...")
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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 tou\
ching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following
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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 tou\
ching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following
procedure....")
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1. Remove the hard drive.
2. Remove the
display assembly.
3. Use the scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw h\
oles located on the bezel on the front of the display assembly.
4. Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on the bezel on the front \
of the display assembly.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the bezel, do not bend the bezel while separating it \
from the display-
assembly top cover.
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1. Remove the hard drive.
2. Remove the
display assembly.
3. Use the scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw h\
oles located on the bezel on the front of the display assembly.
4. Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on the bezel on the front \
of the display assembly.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the bezel, do not bend the bezel while separating it \
from the display-
assembly top cover.
5....")
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Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel
1. Place the bottom edge of the display panel in the bottom of the disp\
lay-assembly top cover and elevate the top of the panel with your hand.
2. Place the display panel in the display-assembly top cover.
3. Reinstall the five M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the display panel to\
the display-assembly top cover.
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Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel
1. Place the bottom edge of the display panel in the bottom of the disp\
lay-assembly top cover and elevate the top of the panel with your hand.
2. Place the display panel in the display-assembly top cover.
3. Reinstall the five M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the display panel to\
the display-assembly top cover.
Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (14.1-Inch Display
Panel)...")
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1. Remove the hard drive.
2. Remove the
display assembly.
3. Remove the
display assembly bezel.
4. Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector.
5. Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to remove it from th\
e display panel connector.
12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel
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1. Remove the hard drive.
2. Remove the
display assembly.
3. Remove the
display assembly bezel.
4. Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector.
5. Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to remove it from th\
e display panel connector.
12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel
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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 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
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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 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
hard drive....")
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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
12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and
Panel).
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
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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
12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and
Panel).
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,...")
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Ma\ nual 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 tou\ ching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (14 of 4\ 0) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Ma\ nual 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Use the scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw h\ oles located on the bezel on the front of the display assembly. 4. Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on the bezel on the front \ of the display assembly. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the bezel, do not bend the bezel while separating it \ from the display- assembly top cover. 5. Use a plastic scribe to carefully separate the bezel from the display-assembly top cover. Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel 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. 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Remove the hinge covers. 5. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the left side of the display panel and the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the right side of the display panel. NOTE: If you have a Hitachi display panel, remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws fro\ m the center of the left side of the display panel. 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-asse\ mbly top cover. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (15 of 4\ 0) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Ma\ nual Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel 1. Place the bottom edge of the display panel in the bottom of the disp\ lay-assembly top cover and elevate the top of the panel with your hand. 2. Place the display panel in the display-assembly top cover. 3. Reinstall the five M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the display panel to\ the display-assembly top cover. Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (14.1-Inch Display Panel) Display-Feed Flex Cable 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. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (16 of 4\ 0) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Ma\ nual 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector. 5. Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to remove it from th\ e display panel connector. 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (17 of 4\ 0) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Ma\ nual 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 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 hard drive. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Use the scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw h\ oles located on the bezel on the front of the display assembly. 4. Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on the bezel on the front \ of the display assembly. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the bezel, do not bend the bezel while separating it \ from the display- assembly top cover. 5. Use a plastic scribe to carefully separate the bezel from the display-assembly top cover. Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel 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. 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Remove the hinge covers. 5. Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws on the front of the display panel t\ hat secure the display panel to the support bracket. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (18 of 4\ 0) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Ma\ nual 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 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel). 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 12.1-Inch Display Panel 1. Place the left edge of the display panel against the left side of th\ e support bracket in the display- assembly top cover, and elevate the right side of the panel with your ha\ nd. 2. Lay the display panel into the display-assembly top cover. 3. Reinstall the four M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the display panel to\ the support bracket. Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) Display-Feed Flex Cable file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (19 of 4\ 0) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Ma\ nual 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 hard drive. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the display panel to th\ e support bracket (see 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel). 5. Lift the bottom of the display panel out of the display-assembly top\ cover. 6. Disconnect the bottom flex cable connector from the inverter connect\ or 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 th\ e display panel connector. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (20 of 4\ 0) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Ma\ nual Display Assembly Latch 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. Display Assembly Latch for 14.1-Inch XGA Display Panels Removing the Display Assembly Latch 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Remove the display assembly latch by removing the two M2.5 x 5-mm sc\ rews that secure it to the display-assembly top cover. Display Assembly Latch for 14.1-Inch SXGA+ and 12.1- Inch Display Panels\ file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (21 of 4\ 0) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Ma\ nual NOTICE: Do not remove the display assembly latch from 14.1-inch SXGA+ and 12.1-i\ nch display panels. If the latch is damaged, replace the display-assembly top cover. Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (22 of 4\ 0) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Ma\ nual 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. Replacing the Hinge Covers Hinge Covers file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c500-600/remove.htm (23 of 4\ 0) [2/28/2004 7:53:33 AM]