dell latitude cpt vcpt s series series User Manual





	


	


	
	


 





	


	


	
	


 

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Recommended Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before Working Inside Your Computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Screw Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Disconnecting Interface Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and LCD Panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removing the 12.1-Inch LCD Panel Inverter   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Removing the 12.1-Inch LCD Flex Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacing the 12.1-Inch LCD Flex Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacing the 12.1-Inch LCD Panel Inverter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27...

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Figure 20. Palmrest Assembly Removal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 21. Modem Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 22. System Board Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 23. Thermal Cooling Assembly Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 24. Module Latch Assemblies Removal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 25. Left Module Latch and Spring . . . . ....

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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 
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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 
that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse 
order.
It is recommended that you use a...

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The procedures in this manual require the following tools:
$Number 1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver
$Small flat-blade screwdriver
$Small plastic scribe
$Microprocessor extractor

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8. Remove the main battery from the battery bay.
Slide the battery bay latch toward the right side of the computer. Then slide 
the battery out of the battery bay (see Figure 2).
	
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9. Remove the secondary battery...