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Recommended Tools............................................ 2
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer............................ 2
Screw Identification and Tightening................................ 3
ZIF Connectors . . .............................................. 5
Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies............................ 6
Removing Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies................... 12
Hard-Disk Drive Assembly . . .................................. 13
Memory Module...

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Figure 8. Removing the Keyboard Assembly Screws................. 15
Figure 9. Keyboard Assembly Removal........................... 16
Figure 10. Display Assembly..................................... 17
Figure 11. Display Assembly Bezel Removal........................ 18
Figure 12. Removing the Palmrest Assembly Screws................. 20
Figure 13. Palmrest Assembly Removal............................ 21
Figure 14. Bottom Assembly.................................... 23
Figure 15. Modular Bay Device...

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A prerequisite for using this manual to service Dell computer systems is a basic
knowledge of IBM-compatible PCs and prior training in IBM-compatible PC
troubleshooting techniques. In addition to information provided in this manual,
Dell provides theUser’s Guidefor troubleshooting procedures and instructions
on using the Dell Diagnostics to test the computer system.
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Dell Latitude CPt C-Series/CPi R-Series Service Manual Dell™ Latitude™ CPt C-Series/ CPi R-Series Service Manual
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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...

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Most of the procedures in this manual require the use of one or more of the
following tools:
‡Number 0 and number 1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver s
‡Small flat-blade screwdriver
‡Small plastic scribe
‡Processor extractor
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