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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing this Factory Service Manual CD/DVD from servicemanuals4u.com. Please check out our eBay auctions for more great deals on Factory Service Manuals: servicemanuals4u...

  • Page 2: Notes, Notices, And Cautions

    A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2001 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...0C600/C500%20C600%20Service%20Manual/index.htm (1 of 2)6/21/2004 1:22:05 AM...
  • Page 3 Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 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 4: Before You Begin

    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 5: Recommended Tools

    Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery and secondary battery (if present) before you service the computer. 10. Remove the primary battery from the battery bay and the secondary battery from the modular bay, if a secondary battery is in use.

  • Page 6: Screw Identification

    Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 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.
  • Page 7 Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length. Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening.
  • Page 8 Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Display Assembly and Flex Cable Retention Display Assembly EMI Shield Bracket: Bracket to Top Cover: (2 each) (5 each) Palmrest to Bottom Case Assembly: Hybrid Cooling Fan: (5 each) (3 each)

  • Page 9: Display Assembly Latch

    Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Display Assembly Latch: (2 each for 14.1-inch XGA display panels) Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...0C600/C500%20C600%20Service%20Manual/begin.htm (6 of 6)6/21/2004 1:22:07 AM...

  • Page 10: Removing And Replacing Parts

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 Series Service Manual Components Palmrest Assembly Hard Drive Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Memory Module Hybrid Cooling Fan Mini-PCI Card Assembly...

  • Page 11: Hard Drive

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 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 12: Removing The Hard Drive

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive 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 13: Removing The Memory Module Cover

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Cover 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 14: Removing The Memory Modules

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Memory Modules 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 15: Mini-Pci Card Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual at a 45-degree angle, press the memory module's edge connector firmly into the memory module socket. 3. Pivot the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear a click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.

  • Page 16: Removing The Mini-Pci Card Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly 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 17: Removing The Keyboard Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTE: If you are installing a wireless NIC, fold and tuck the unused interface cables into the slot so they do not interfere with the cover. NOTE: A modem-only mini-PCI card has one connector; place the unused NIC connector under the mini-PCI card.

  • Page 18: Keyboard Connector

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 4. 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 19: Replacing The Keyboard Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 8. 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 20: Display Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before you remove the palmrest assembly; the display assembly hinges pass through the back of the palmrest assembly. NOTE: Always remove and replace the display panel as a complete assembly.
  • Page 21 Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual a. Use a scribe to lift the right edge of the center control cover and pry it loose from the bottom case assembly. b. Lift the center control cover up and away from the bottom case assembly.

  • Page 22: Removing The 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel 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: Replacing The 14.1-Inch Display Panel

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Use the scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw holes located on the bezel on the front of the display assembly.
  • Page 24 Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 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 25: Removing The 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel 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 26: Removing The 12.1-Inch Display Panel

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Use the scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw holes located on the bezel on the front of the display assembly.

  • Page 27: Removing The Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel)

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 3. Reinstall the four M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the display panel to the support bracket. Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) Display-Feed Flex Cable NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

  • Page 28: Removing The Display Assembly Latch

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Display Assembly Latch 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 29: Removing The Hinge Covers

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: Do not remove the display assembly latch from 14.1-inch SXGA+ and 12.1-inch display panels. If the latch is damaged, replace the display-assembly top cover. Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/L...600/C500%20C600%20Service%20Manual/remove.htm (20 of 36)6/21/2004 1:22:14 AM...

  • Page 30: Replacing The Hinge Covers

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the display assembly. 2. Rotate the hinges forward at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the front of the display assembly. 3. To remove the hinge covers, slide them off of the hinges.

  • Page 31: Palmrest Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Attach the display assembly to the bottom case assembly. 2. 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 32: Removing The Palmrest Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Palmrest Assembly 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 33: Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that are located on the back edge of the bottom case assembly, underneath the display assembly. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw located underneath the keyboard, on the right side of the bottom case assembly, next to the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly.

  • Page 34: Removing The Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly 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 35: Removing The Hybrid Cooling Fan

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Hybrid Cooling Fan Hybrid Cooling Fan Removing the Hybrid Cooling Fan 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3. Remove the display assembly. 4. Remove the palmrest assembly.

  • Page 36: Removing The Microprocessor Module

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: Do not block the keyboard screw hole when reinserting the fan cable. Microprocessor Module Microprocessor Modules NOTICE: Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Microprocessor Module

    2. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the microprocessor module to the system board assembly. 3. 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 file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/L...600/C500%20C600%20Service%20Manual/remove.htm (28 of 36)6/21/2004 1:22:14 AM...

  • Page 38: Removing The Reserve Battery

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer's RTC and NVRAM when the computer is turned off. Removing the battery causes the computer to lose the date and time information as well as all user-specified parameters in the BIOS.

  • Page 39: Removing The Speaker Assemblies

    2. Position the reserve battery on the EMI shield next to the connector to minimize slack in the cable. 3. 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. Speaker Assemblies The speakers are located on the front left and right sides of the bottom case assembly.
  • Page 40 Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3. Remove the display assembly. 4. Remove the palmrest assembly. 5. Disconnect the speaker interface cable connectors. file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/L...600/C500%20C600%20Service%20Manual/remove.htm (31 of 36)6/21/2004 1:22:14 AM...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Speaker Assembly

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: Do not pull the antenna cable when removing the speaker (see "Speaker Assemblies"). 6. Remove the speaker assemblies by pulling them straight up and out of the bottom case assembly...

  • Page 42: Removing The System Board

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual Removing the System Board 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 periodically touching an unpainted metal on the computer.

  • Page 43: Replacing The System Board

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 11. Turn the bottom case assembly over and remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw, which is identified by a white "circle B" and arrow on a red label attached to the top of the battery connector on the front center of the system board.

  • Page 44: Battery And Modular Bay Latch Assemblies

    Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual 5. Replace the palmrest assembly, the display assembly, the keyboard assembly, and the hard drive. 6. Replace the modular bay devices and any PC Cards or plastic blanks in the PC Card slot.
  • Page 45 Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1. Remove the hard drive. 2. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3. Remove the display assembly. 4. Remove the palmrest assembly.

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