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Dell LATITUDE Latitude C600 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series SERVICE MANUAL www.dell.com support.dell.com...
  • Page 3 Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series SERVICE MANUAL www.dell.com support.dell.com...
  • Page 4 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 DellWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification 2 Removing and Replacing Parts Components Hard Drive ......Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Memory Module...
  • Page 6 Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (14.1-Inch Display Panel) 32 Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel Replacing the Display-Assembly Top Cover Replacing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) 36 Display Assembly Latch .
  • Page 7 Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies ... . Removing the Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies ..Index ........Contents...
  • Page 8 Conte nts...

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    S E C T I O N 1 B e f o r e Y o u B e g i n Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification...

  • Page 10: Preparing To Work Inside The Computer

    Be fo r e Yo u Be gin NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your system. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

  • Page 11: Recommended Tools

    Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by it edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its pins. Recommended Tools The procedures in this manual require the following tools: •...

  • Page 12: Screw Identification

    Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool to lay out and keep track of the component screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes. S c r e w I d e n t i f i c a t i o n Be fo r e Yo u Be gin NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length.
  • Page 13 S c r e w P l a c e m e n t Display Assembly Bezel: (6 each) Rubber Screw Covers (6 each) Display Assembly and Flex Cable Retention Bracket to Top Cover: (5 each) Palmrest to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each) (3 each) Display Assembly...

  • Page 14: Bottom Case Assembly

    Be fo r e Yo u Be gin S c r e w P l a c e m e n t System Board to Bottom Case Assembly: (10 each) Display Assembly Latch: (2 each for 14.1-inch XGA display panels) Display Panel to Support Bracket: (12.1-inch display panel only)

  • Page 15: Removing And Replacing Parts

    S E C T I O N 2 R e m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s Components Hard Drive Memory Module Mini-PCI Card Assembly Keyboard Assembly Removing the Display Assembly Display Assembly Latch...

  • Page 16: Components

    NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your system. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

  • Page 17: Hard Drive

    Hard Drive NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the assembly by its edges (do not squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid dropping it. H a r d D r i v e bottom of computer Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical...

  • Page 18: Memory Module

    Memory Module M e m o r y M o d u l e C o v e r Removing the Memory Module Cover Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts Push down on the drive door until it snaps into place.

  • Page 19: Removing The Memory Modules

    NOTE: The screw labeled with the "circle K" in the middle of the memory module cover secures the keyboard assembly and does not secure the memory module cover. M e m o r y M o d u l e s JDIM 1 inner tabs (2 per socket)

  • Page 20: Replacing The Memory Modules

    Replacing the Memory Modules Mini-PCI Card Assembly You must remove the optional mini-PCI card assembly before the system board assembly can be removed. A mini-PCI card assembly may consist of a modem, a NIC, a modem and NIC combination, or a wireless NIC. A modem, NIC, or modem and NIC combination must be connected to the wiring harness as appropriate;...
  • Page 21 M i n i - P C I C a r d A s s e m b l y U s i n g I n t e r f a c e C a b l e s socket M i n i P C I W i r e l e s s N I C A s s e m b l y U s i n g A n t e n n a C a b l e connection to...

  • Page 22: Removing The Mini-Pci Card Assembly

    Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly Replacing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

  • Page 23: Keyboard Assembly

    Keyboard Assembly R e m o v i n g t h e K e y b o a r d S c r e w s M2.5 x 12-mm screws (5) Removing the Keyboard Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
  • Page 24 K e y b o a r d Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts To release the keyboard from the palmrest assembly, use a small, flat- blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to pull up on the scalloped edge of the blank key on the keyboard.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Keyboard Assembly

    K e y b o a r d C o n n e c t o r keyboard flex cable Disconnect the keyboard flex cable from the interface connector on the system board assembly by pulling up on the connector. NOTICE: Do not pull on the keyboard flex cable.

  • Page 26: Removing The Display Assembly

    Removing the Display Assembly Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts NOTICE: Position the keyboard flex cable so it is not pinched when you replace the keyboard in the bottom case assembly. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed.
  • Page 27 D i s p l a y A s s e m b l y M2 x 3-mm screws (2) EMI shield bracket LCD flex cable connector bottom case assembly Remove the hard drive. Remove the center control cover. Use a scribe to lift the right edge of the center control cover and pry it loose from the bottom case assembly.
  • Page 28 R e c o n n e c t i n g t h e D i s p l a y - Fe e d F l e x C a b l e C o n n e c t o r Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts From the back of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with the "circle D."...
  • Page 29 1 4 . 1 - I n c h D i s p l a y A s s e m b l y B e z e l a n d P a n e l rubber screw covers (6) M2.5 x 5-mm screws (6) display panel...

  • Page 30: Removing The 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel

    Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

  • Page 31: Replacing The 14.1-Inch Display Panel

    Remove the M2 x 4-mm screw that secures the display-feed flex cable to the display assembly through the black plastic flex cable retention bracket (see "14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel"). Disconnect the bottom flex cable connector from the display-assembly top cover and inverter connector by pulling straight up on the attached pull tab.

  • Page 32: Removing The Display-Feed Flex Cable (14.1-Inch Display Panel)

    Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (14.1-Inch Display Panel) D i s p l a y - Fe e d F l e x C a b l e Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
  • Page 33 1 2 . 1 - I n c h D i s p l a y A s s e m b l y B e z e l a n d P a n e l rubber screw covers (6) M2.5 x 5-mm screws (6) M3 x 3-mm...

  • Page 34: Removing The 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel

    Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Display-Assembly Top Cover

    Lift up the right side of the display panel, and pull the panel out of the display-assembly top cover at an angle. Replacing the Display-Assembly Top Cover If you are replacing the display-assembly top cover, remove the support bracket. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the left side of the display-assembly top cover and the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the right side of the display-assembly top cover.

  • Page 36: Removing The Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel)

    Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) D i s p l a y - Fe e d F l e x C a b l e bottom flex cable connector inverter connector Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts pull tab NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

  • Page 37: Display Assembly Latch

    Disconnect the bottom flex cable connector from the inverter connector by pulling straight up on the attached pull tab. Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector. Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to remove it from the display panel connector.
  • Page 38 D i s p l a y A s s e m b l y L a t c h f o r 1 4 . 1 - I n c h S X G A + a n d 1 2 . 1 - I n c h D i s p l a y P a n e l s Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts Remove the display assembly latch by removing the two M2.5 x 5-mm...

  • Page 39: Hinge Covers

    Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers R e m o v i n g t h e H i n g e C o v e r s Remove the display assembly. Rotate the hinges forward at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the front of the display assembly.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Hinge Covers

    Replacing the Hinge Covers H i n g e C o v e r s Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts Attach the display assembly to the bottom case assembly. right hinge cover right hinge cover left hinge cover...

  • Page 41: Palmrest Assembly

    Close the display assembly and snap the hinge covers in place over the hinges. NOTE: The right plastic hinge cover label includes an “R,” and the left plastic hinge cover label includes an “L.” The hinge cover labels face the back of the computer.
  • Page 42 Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. Remove the hard drive. Remove the keyboard. NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before you remove the palmrest assembly;...
  • Page 43 P a l m r e s t A s s e m b l y M2 x 3-mm screws (3) Using the plastic scribe along the edge of the plastic, remove the palmrest assembly from the bottom case assembly. palmrest assembly palmrest flex cable bottom case...

  • Page 44: Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly

    Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly M i c r o p r o c e s s o r T h e r m a l C o o l i n g A s s e m b l y Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical...

  • Page 45: Hybrid Cooling Fan

    Turn the computer over, lift the keyboard up, rotate it forward toward the front of the computer, and place it face down on the palmrest. Loosen the four captive screws securing the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly. Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly from the system board assembly.

  • Page 46: Removing The Hybrid Cooling Fan

    Removing the Hybrid Cooling Fan Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts Remove the hard drive. Remove the keyboard assembly. Remove the display assembly. Remove the palmrest assembly. Remove the thermal cooling assembly.

  • Page 47: Microprocessor Module

    Microprocessor Module M i c r o p r o c e s s o r M o d u l e s NOTICE: Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor. perpendicular screwdriver ZIF socket...

  • Page 48: Replacing The Microprocessor Module

    Replacing the Microprocessor Module Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly. NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the microprocessor module. Remove the microprocessor module.

  • Page 49: Reserve Battery

    Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program diskette or CD. NOTE: For instructions to update or flash the BIOS, see the Dell Portable Computer BIOS Update Guide . Reserve Battery NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer’s RTC and NVRAM when the computer is turned off.

  • Page 50: Replacing The Reserve Battery

    Position the reserve battery on the EMI shield next to the connector to minimize slack in the cable. Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program diskette or CD. NOTE: For instructions to update or flash the BIOS, see the Dell Portable Computer BIOS Update Guide.

  • Page 51: Removing The Speaker Assemblies

    R o u t i n g t h e L e f t S p e a k e r C a b l e Removing the Speaker Assemblies NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
  • Page 52 S p e a k e r A s s e m b l i e s antenna cable in-line connector left speaker mounting ring left speaker holder antenna cable right speaker holder mounting ring right speaker Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts...

  • Page 53: Replacing The Speaker Assembly

    Remove the hard drive. Remove the keyboard assembly. Remove the display assembly. Remove the palmrest assembly. Disconnect the speaker interface cable connectors. NOTICE: Do not pull the antenna cable when removing the speaker (see “Speaker Assemblies”). Remove the speaker assemblies by pulling them straight up and out of the bottom case assembly NOTICE: Handle the speaker assemblies and speakers with care to avoid damaging the speaker cones.

  • Page 54: Removing The System Board

    R e m o v i n g t h e S y s t e m B o a r d A s s e m b l y S c r e w s Removing the System Board Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts fan guard NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical...
  • Page 55 Verify that the PC Card ejectors do not extend from the PC Card slot. Turn the computer over, and remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with a "circle B" that secure the system board assembly to the bottom case assembly. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with a "circle B"...

  • Page 56: Replacing The System Board

    Replacing the System Board Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts Pull the right side of bottom case assembly, next to the external headphone and microphone connectors, away from the system board assembly as you simultaneously lift the front of the system board assembly out and away from the bottom case assembly.
  • Page 57 Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies B a t t e r y a n d M o d u l a r B a y L a t c h A s s e m b l i e s wear rib location of snap tabs (2)
  • Page 58 Re m o vi n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Par ts NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. Remove the hard drive. Remove the keyboard assembly. Remove the display assembly.
  • Page 59 I n d e x battery and modular bay latch assemblies removing, 57 display assembly removing, 26 display assembly bezel removing, 29, 33 display assembly bezel (12.1- inch) removing, 34 display assembly bezel (14.1- inch) removing, 30 display assembly latch removing, 37, 38 display panel (12.1-inch) removing, 34...
  • Page 60 system board removing, 54 replacing, 56 system board assembly removing, 47 system components, 16 thermal cooling assembly removing, 44 In d e x...
  • Page 62 Printed in the U.S.A. P/N 82EWX Rev. A01 082EWX A01 www.dell.com support.dell.com...

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