dell latitude cpt v series cpx h series User Manual





	

	
	

	
	 





	

	
	

	
	 

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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   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Figure 1. Computer Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Figure 2. Main Battery Assembly Removal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 3. Screw Identification  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 4. Disconnecting an Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 5. Exploded View—Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 6. Hard-Disk Drive...

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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 
troubleshooting procedures and instructions on using the Dell Diagnostics to 
test the computer system.

	
		
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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...

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Most of the procedures in this manual require the use of one or more of the 
following tools:

Number 1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver

Small flat-blade screwdriver

Small plastic scribe

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Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps.

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