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Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual

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Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual
Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual
Before You Begin
System Components
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card
Hard Drive
Keyboard
EMI Shield
Display
Palm Rest
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Speakers
System Board
Flashing the BIOS
Base Plastics
Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors
Mini Recommended Spares List
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are
not applicable.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, TrueMobile, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft 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 products.
Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Model PP08L
March 2004
Rev. A00
file:///C|/Work%20Area%20-%20A/E%20DOC%20Posting/latc100l/en/Service%20Manual/index.htm[2/4/2013 3:00:54 PM]

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  • Page 1 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, TrueMobile, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." You have read the safety information in your Dell™ System Information Guide. A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools:...

  • Page 3: Before Working Inside Your Computer

    NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs;...

  • Page 4: Computer Orientation

    Before You Begin: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual battery see Mini RSL battery-bay latch release 7Y032 9. Remove any installed modules, including a second battery, if installed. 10. Remove the hard drive. Computer Orientation file:///C|/Work%20Area%20-%20A/E%20DOC%20Posting/latc100l/en/Service%20Manual/begin.htm[2/4/2013 3:00:58 PM]...

  • Page 5: Screw Identification

    Before You Begin: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual front right back left Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy "Screw Identification" as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes.
  • Page 6 Before You Begin: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Screw Covers (2 each) Display Bumpers (3 each) Display Latch: Top of Palm Rest to Palm Rest to Computer Base: Base Plastics: (2 each) (2 each) (12 each) Palm Rest to Battery Bay Shield...

  • Page 7: System Components

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
  • Page 8 System Components: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 2 display flex cable see Mini RSL 11 base plastics J3285 3 hinge cover Y4006 12 battery see Mini RSL 4 keyboard 5X932 13 CD or DVD drive see Mini RSL 5 palm rest...

  • Page 9: Removing The Memory Modules

    Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Back to Contents Page Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual Memory CD or DVD Drive Modem...

  • Page 10: Installing The Memory Modules

    Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 4. Remove the module from the connector. 1 memory module see Mini RSL 2 securing clips Installing the Memory Modules NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure.

  • Page 11: Cd Or Dvd Drive

    Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 5. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Computer Information.

  • Page 12: Removing The Modem

    Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 1 lever 2 CD or DVD drive see Mini RSL 3 M2.5 x 8-mm screw labeled "O" 3R690 5. Pull the drive out of the bay.
  • Page 13 Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 1 captive screw 2 modem/Mini PCI card cover 1X045 3. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws securing the modem to the system board, and set them aside.

  • Page 14: Installing The Modem

    Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Installing the Modem 1. Connect the modem cable to the modem. NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections.

  • Page 15: Installing The Mini Pci Card

    Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 3. Disconnect the Mini PCI card from the attached cables. 1 antenna cables 2 metal securing tabs (2) 3 Mini PCI card connector 4 Mini PCI card see Mini RSL 4.
  • Page 16 Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 1 antenna cables 2 Mini PCI card connector 3 Mini PCI card see Mini RSL 2. Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card.

  • Page 17: Removing The Hard Drive

    NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. 1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."...

  • Page 18: Installing The Hard Drive

    Hard Drive: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 3. Slide the hard drive out of the computer. Installing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.

  • Page 19: Removing The Keyboard

    Removing the Keyboard Installing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.

  • Page 20: Installing The Keyboard

    Keyboard: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 1 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 4270E 2 keyboard 5X932 3 keyboard connector 4 interface connector NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
  • Page 21 Keyboard: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 1 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 4270E 2 keyboard 5X932 3 keyboard connector 4 interface connector 2. Insert the four securing tabs on the keyboard into their respective slots in the palm rest, and lower the keyboard into the computer base.

  • Page 22: Emi Shield

    EMI Shield: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Back to Contents Page EMI Shield Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.

  • Page 23: Display Assembly

    Display: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Assembly Display Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.
  • Page 24 Display: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 1 pull-tab 2 display assembly see Mini RSL 3 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4) 63PDH 4 hinge brackets (2) 5 computer base 11. Lift the display assembly up and out of the computer base.

  • Page 25: Display Bezel

    Display: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 1 screw covers (2) 5W601 display bumpers (3) 9U288 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) 63PDH 3 display bezel see Mini RSL 4 display panel see Mini RSL 5 M2 x 3-mm screws (8)

  • Page 26: Removing The Display Panel

    Display: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 3. Remove the display assembly. 4. Use a plastic scribe to pry the two screw covers and three display bumpers out of the screw holes located on the front of the bezel. 5. Remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on the front of the bezel.

  • Page 27: Installing The Display Panel

    Display: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 1 pull-tab on bottom flex-cable connector 2 top flex-cable connector 3 display connector 4 inverter connector 5 display cable see Mini RSL 8. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the bottom flex-cable connector from the inverter connector.
  • Page 28 Display: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Display Latch Assembly Removing the Display Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
  • Page 29 Display: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 1. Attach one end of the spring to the spring hook on the left edge of the display latch, and attach the other end of the spring to the spring hook in the top cover.

  • Page 30: Palm Rest

    Palm Rest: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
  • Page 31 Palm Rest: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 10. Disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board. NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the base plastics to avoid damage to the palm rest. 11. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the base plastics by lifting the inside edge of the palm rest.

  • Page 32: Removing The Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

    Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.
  • Page 33 Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 1 captive screws (4) 2 fan power-cable connector 6. Pull up the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly by the pull-tab to lift the assembly out of the system board. Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly...

  • Page 34: Removing The Microprocessor Module

    Microprocessor Module: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module Installing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor Module CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.

  • Page 35: Installing The Microprocessor Module

    Microprocessor Module: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 1 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket 3 microprocessor module see Mini RSL 4 pin-1 corner of microprocessor 5 triangle on system board 6. Use a microprocessor extraction tool to remove the microprocessor module.
  • Page 36 Microprocessor Module: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 7. Replace the keyboard. Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program CD. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Work%20Area%20-%20A/E%20DOC%20Posting/latc100l/en/Service%20Manual/cpu.htm[2/4/2013 3:01:06 PM]...

  • Page 37: Removing The Speakers

    Speakers: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual Removing the Speakers Installing the Speakers Removing the Speakers CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.

  • Page 38: Installing The Speakers

    Speakers: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual right speaker NOTICE: Remove the speaker cables from their routing clips with care to avoid damaging the cables. 9. Remove the speaker cables from under or between their routing clips. NOTICE: Handle the speakers with care to avoid damaging them.

  • Page 39: Removing The System Board

    System Board: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.
  • Page 40 System Board: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 1 battery bay 2 battery bay shield 3 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 63PDH 15. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm system board screws from the hard drive cage. 16. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm system board screws from the optical drive cage.
  • Page 41 System Board: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 63PDH 2 chipset heat sink 3 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 63PDH 4 optical drive cage 5 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 63PDH 6 hard drive cage 18.
  • Page 42 System Board: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual 1 optical drive cage 2 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (2) 7270E 3 left antenna 4 hard drive cage 19. Remove the two hex nuts that secure the video connector to the base plastics.

  • Page 43: Installing The System Board

    System Board: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Installing the System Board 1. Insert the video connector on the replacement system board through the back of the base plastics. 2. Replace the two hex nuts that secure the video connector to the base plastics.

  • Page 44: Flashing The Bios From The Hard Drive

    1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached. 2. Boot up the computer. 3. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Click Download Now to download the file.
  • Page 45 Flashing the BIOS: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual The file downloads to your desktop. 8. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.

  • Page 46: Base Plastics

    Base Plastics: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Back to Contents Page Base Plastics Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.

  • Page 47: Usb Connector

    Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Back to Contents Page Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector USB Connector Signal USB5V+ USBP– USBP+ Video Connector Signal Signal CRT_R CRT_G CRT_B MONITOR_DETECT–...
  • Page 48 Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Work%20Area%20-%20A/E%20DOC%20Posting/latc100l/en/Service%20Manual/pinouts.htm[2/4/2013 3:01:09 PM]...
  • Page 49 Mini Recommended Spares List: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual Back to Contents Page Mini Recommended Spares List Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual NOTE: The part numbers listed below are subject to change. Bottom Base Parts T1955 memory door 1X045 modem/Mini PCI door...
  • Page 50 Mini Recommended Spares List: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual LCD Display Assembly N0623 XGA panel service kit, 14.1-inch N0924 XGA panel service kit, 15-inch J3997 14.1-inch display latch kit F3610 15-inch display latch kit 3U721 display bezel, 14.1-inch F3528 display bezel, 15-inch H3272 top cover, 14.1-inch...
  • Page 51 Mini Recommended Spares List: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual H2667 Kit, Modem, Wireless, GPRS, Vodafone, Sweden H2668 Kit, Modem, Wireless, GPRS, O2 Micro, United Kingdom J0846 Card (circuit), Wireless, Mini PCI Card, Broadcom, 2.4 GHz K2552 Kit, Modem, Wireless, GPRS, Vodafone,...

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