dell latitude ls portable computers User Manual
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____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 1999 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their...
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v Contents Recommended Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Screw Identification and Tightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ZIF Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Removing Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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vi FiguresFigure 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Figure 6. Hard-Disk Drive...
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viii Read This First 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. Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in...
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support.dell.comDell Latitude LS Portable Computers Ser vice Manual 1 Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers Service Manual 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 back...
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2 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual Recommended Tools Most of the procedures in this manual require the use of one or more of the following tools: #0 and #1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdrivers Small flat-blade screwdriver 5-mm socket wrench Small plastic scribe Needle-nose pliers Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps: 1. Save any work in progress and close all open application programs. 2. Turn off the...