dell latitude x300 User Manual

							Hinge Covers and Display Assembly: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 
 
1 antenna connector
2 signal cable
3 signal connector
9.  Remove the display assembly out of the bottom case. 
Replacing the Display 
1.  Replace the display assembly into the bottom case and open the display 1\
80  degrees. 
2.  Replace the two M2 x 6-mm screws by the display hinges on the top of the\
  computer. 
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							Hinge Covers and Display Assembly: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 
3.  Connect both the antenna connectors, matching the color codes. 
4.  Connect the signal cable to the system board. 
5.  If a tape secured the signal connector, replace it and connect the signa\
l cable to the system board. 
6.  Close the display and turn the computer over. 
7.  Replace the two M3 x 5-mm screws from the bottom of the computer. 
8.  Replace the 
keyboard. 
9.  Replace the 
battery. 
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							Keyboard Tray: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 
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Keyboard Tray 
Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual 
  Removing the Keyboard Tray
  Replacing the Keyboard Tray
Removing the Keyboard Tray
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow 
the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical 
outlets. 
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 
NOTICE: Read Before You Begin before performing the following procedure. 
1.  Remove the 
battery. 
2.  Remove the 
keyboard. 
3.  Remove the 
palm rest. 
4.  Remove the 
hinge covers. 
5.  Remove the 
display assembly. 
6.  Remove the five M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the keyboard tray to the sy\
stem  board. 
NOTE: Each keyboard tray screw has an arrow beside it. 
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							Keyboard Tray: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 
 
1 keyboard tray  
2 M2 x 4-mm screws (5) 98MKC
7.  Lift the keyboard tray up and slip out the antenna cables before lifting\
 the tray  out of the bottom case. 
Replacing the Keyboard Tray
1.  Replace the keyboard tray. 
2.  Route the antenna cables through the oval opening on the keyboard tray. \
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							Keyboard Tray: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 
 
1 antenna cable connectors
2 oval opening on keyboard tray
3.  Reinstall the five M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the keyboard tray to the\
  system board. 
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							Reserve Battery: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 
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Reserve Battery 
Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual 
  Removing the Reserve Battery
  Replacing the Reserve Battery
Removing the Reserve Battery
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow 
the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical 
outlets. 
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 
NOTICE: Read Before You Begin before performing the following procedure. 
1.  Remove the 
battery. 
2.  Remove the 
keyboard. 
3.  Remove the 
palm rest. 
NOTICE: Do not pull on the reserve battery cable. Pull from the reserve battery \
connector to disconnect the cable. 
4.  Disconnect the reserve battery cable from the system board connector. 
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							Reserve Battery: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 
 
1 reserve battery W2662
2 reserve battery cable  
3 reserve battery connector  
4 system board connector  
5.  Disconnect the speaker cables. 
6.  Pry the reserve battery free from the bottom case. The reserve battery i\
s  attached to the bottom case with a piece of adhesive tape. 
7.  Remove any remnants of the adhesive tape from the bottom case. 
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							Reserve Battery: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 
Replacing the Reserve Battery
1.  Connect the reserve battery connector to the system board connector. 
2.  Press the reserve battery into place on the bottom case. 
3.  Ensure that the cable is routed correctly as shown to avoid damaging the\
 cable. 
 
1 reserve battery cable
4.  Connect the speaker cables. 
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1 speaker cables  
2 speakers
see Mini RSL
5.  Update the CMOS settings. 
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							Speakers: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual 
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Speakers 
Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual 
Removing the Speakers 
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow 
the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical 
outlets. 
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 
NOTICE: Read Before You Begin before performing the following procedure. 
1.  Remove the 
battery. 
2.  Remove the 
keyboard. 
3.  Remove the 
palm rest. 
4.  Remove the M2 x 4-mm screw that secures the speaker to the bottom case. \
NOTE: The left and right speakers are interchangeable. 
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