dell latitude v700 User Manual

							System Board : Dell Latitude V700 Service Manual 
system board includes a floppy disk or CD that provides a utility for tr\
ansferring the 
service tag number to the replacement system board. 
NOTICE: After replacing the microprocessor module, update the BIOS using a 
flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD that came with the replaceme\
nt 
microprocessor. 
Removing the System Board 
1.  Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Remove the 
hard drive and fixed optical drive. 
3.  Remove any installed 
Mini PCI cards. 
4.  If migrating the memory, remove all installed 
memory modules. 
5.  Remove the 
keyboard. 
6.  Remove the 
hinge cover. 
7.  Remove the 
display assembly. 
8.  Remove the 
palm rest. 
9.  Remove the 
video memory cache card, if present. 
10.  Remove the 
microprocessor thermal cooling assembly. 
11.  If migrating the microprocessor, remove the 
microprocessor module. 
12.  Remove the three M2.5 x 4-mm captive-washer screws from the system board\
. 
13.  Remove the M2.5 x 20-mm screw from the center of the LED board. 
14.  If migrating the 
LED board, remove it. 
15.  Lift the front of the system board and work it out of the back panel. 
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							Battery and Media Bay Latches : Dell Latitude V700 Service Manual 
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Battery and Media Bay Latches 
Dell™ Latitude™ V700 Service Manual 
 
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets 
and remove any installed battery. 
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							Battery and Media Bay Latches : Dell Latitude V700 Service Manual 
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 
Removing and Replacing the Battery and Media 
Bay Latches 
1.  Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Remove the 
keyboard. 
3.  Remove the 
hinge cover. 
4.  Remove the 
display assembly. 
5.  Remove the 
palm rest. 
6.  Remove a latch button from the bottom case assembly by squeezing the sna\
p  tabs in the center of the latch. 
Apply downward pressure to the tabs while squeezing them together (twee\
zers 
work well) to eject the latch button from the bottom of the case withou\
t loosening 
the upper latch (spring and slider). If the upper latch does come loos\
e: a.  Reinsert the spring onto the slider, and reinstall both pieces in the la\
tch housing on the inside of the case. 
b.  Ensure that the slider is inserted so that the side with the two bumps i\
s  facing the back of the case, and the surface with the wear ribs is facin\
g 
the bottom of the case. 
7.  Hold the upper latch in place while you snap the new latch button in fro\
m  underneath the base, making certain the snap tabs are fully engaged in t\
he 
slider. 
8.  Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pus\
hed  and released. 
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							Fan : Dell Latitude V700 Service Manual 
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Fan 
Dell™ Latitude™ V700 Service Manual 
 
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets 
and remove any installed battery. 
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 
Removing the Fan 
1.  Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Remove the 
system board. 
3.  Remove the three M2 x 4-mm screws from the fan. 
4.  Disconnect the two fan cables from the system board. 
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							Fan : Dell Latitude V700 Service Manual 
5.  Pull the fan away from the back-panel bracket. 
NOTICE: When reconnecting the fan cables, connect the shorter cable to the 
connector closest to the fan. Route both cables so that they will not be\
 pinched 
by the thermal cooling assembly. 
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							RJ-11/RJ-45 Board : Dell Latitude V700 Service Manual 
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RJ-11/RJ-45 Board 
Dell™ Latitude™ V700 Service Manual 
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets 
and remove any installed battery. 
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 
Removing the Protective Covers From the RJ-11 
and RJ-45 Connectors 
 
1.  Follow the instructions in 
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Remove one or both of the plastic connector covers (one or both of the \
covers  may be installed) by slipping a nonmarring tool into the cutout at the \
top and 
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pivoting the tool up to disengage the inner securing tab. 
To replace a connector cover, orient the cover notch-side-up and snap it\
 into the 
connector cutout. 
Removing the RJ-11/RJ-45 Board 
 
1.  Follow the instructions in 
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Remove the 
system board. 
3.  Remove the M2.5 x 4-mm screw from the RJ-11/RJ-45 board. 
NOTICE: The plastic tab is fragile; pull it back only far enough to remove the 
board. 
4.  Reach into the enclosure and, while pulling the tall plastic tab away fr\
om the  board to release it, lift out the board. 
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When replacing the RJ-11/RJ-45 board, protect the wiring harness by rout\
ing it 
between the plastic posts as shown in the following figure. 
 
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