dell latitude c800 User Manual

							Dell Latitude C800 Service Manual 
Dell™ Latitude™ C800 Service Manual 
Before You Begin
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 
Recommended Tools 
Screw Identification 
Removing and Replacing Parts
System Components 
Hard Drive 
Fixed Optical Drive 
Memory Module 
Mini PCI Card Assembly 
Keyboard Assembly 
Display and Bezel Assemblies 
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly 
Microprocessor Module 
Video Graphics Board 
Palmrest Assembly 
Reserve Battery 
System Board Assembly 
Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies 
Battery Charger Board 
LED Board 
Fan Assembly 
RJ-11/RJ-45 Board 
Notes, Notices, and Cautions 
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use 
of your computer system. 
 NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of 
data and tells you how to avoid the problem. 
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Before You Begin 
Dell™ Latitude™ C800 Service Manual 
  Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 
  Recommended Tools 
  Screw Identification 
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your 
computer. 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 flat and clean to prevent scratching \
the  computer cover. 
2.  Save any work in progress and close all open application programs. 
3.  Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 
NOTE: Before turning off the computer, make sure the computer is not in a 
power-management mode. 
4.  Make sure the computer is undocked. 
5.  Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. 
6.  To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and \
then  disconnect any attached devices. 
7.  Disconnect all other external cables from the computer. 
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8.  Remove any installed PC Cards or plastic blanks from the PC Card slot. 
9.  Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surfa\
ce. 
10.  Remove the battery from the battery bay. 
NOTICE: To avoid component damage, always remove any installed batteries 
before you service the computer. 
11.  Remove any device installed in the modular bay. 
12.  To dissipate static electricity while you work, periodically touch an un\
painted  metal surface on the computer chassis. 
13.  Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and \
 contacts. 
Recommended Tools 
The procedures in this manual require the following tools: 
l     #1 magnetized Phillips screwdriver 
l     Small flat-blade screwdriver 
l     Small plastic scribe 
l     Microprocessor extractor 
l     Nonmarring tool 
l     Flash BIOS upgrade program diskette or CD (provided when needed to upgr\
ade 
the system BIOS) 
System Orientation 
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Screw Identification 
When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat a\
s a tool 
to lay out and keep track of the component screws.The placemat provides \
the number 
of screws and the sizes. 
Screw Identification 
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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 i\
ts 
corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. 
Screw Placement Map
Hard Drive Door Security:
M3.0 x 5 mm (1 each)
  Keyboard to Bottom Case 
Assembly:
M2.5 x 20 mm (4 each; one in 
memory door and one in mini-
PCI door)
 Display to Base:
M2.5 x 6 mm (3 
each; 2 at back of 
system; 1 at flex 
cable strain relief) 
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Display Bezel:
Rubber screw covers (4 each)
Plastic screw covers (2 each)
M2.5 x 4 mm (6 each)
 Display Panel to Display 
Mounting Bracket:
M2.0 x 3 mm(6 each)
 
Flex Cable Mounting Bracket to 
Top Cover:
M2.5 x 4 mm (1 each)
  Video Graphics 
Board:
M2.5 x 8 (3 each)
 
Palmrest to
Bottom Case Assembly:
M2.5 x 20 mm (9 each)
 
Palmrest Bracket:
M2.5 x 4 mm (2 each)
  System Board:
M2.5 x 4 mm captive washer 
(3 each)
 
M2.5 x 20 mm (1 each)
  LED Board:
M2.0 x 4 mm (2 
each)
 
Fan Assembly:
M2.0 x 4 mm (3 each)
  RJ-11/RJ-45 Board Assembly:
M2.5 x 4 mm (1 each) 
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Removing and Replacing Parts 
Dell™ Latitude™ C800/C805 Service Manual 
  System Components 
  Hard Drive 
  Fixed Optical Drive 
  Memory Module 
  Mini PCI Card Assembly 
  Keyboard Assembly 
  Display and Bezel Assemblies 
  Microprocessor Thermal Cooling 
Assembly 
  Microprocessor Module 
  Video Graphics Board 
  Palmrest Assembly 
  Reserve Battery 
  System Board Assembly 
  Battery and Modular Bay Latch 
Assemblies 
  Battery Charger Board 
  LED Board 
  Fan Assembly 
  RJ-11/RJ-45 Board 
System Components 
Exploded View 
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NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your 
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not \
covered by 
your warranty. 
NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes that a 
part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse orde\
r. 
Hard Drive 
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from the electrical outlet \
and remove any installed batteries. 
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer. 
NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle it by its edges (do n\
ot 
squeeze the top of the case), and avoid dropping it. 
Hard Drive 
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