Dell C600 - Latitude Intel P-4 1.4GHz, Service Manual

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Page 4: ...uction 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 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this do...

Page 5: ... 17 Memory Module 18 Removing the Memory Module Cover 18 Removing the Memory Modules 19 Replacing the Memory Modules 20 Mini PCI Card Assembly 20 Removing the Mini PCI Card Assembly 22 Replacing the Mini PCI Card Assembly 22 Keyboard Assembly 23 Removing the Keyboard Assembly 23 Replacing the Keyboard Assembly 25 Removing the Display Assembly 26 Removing the 14 1 Inch Display Assembly Bezel 30 Rem...

Page 6: ...39 Removing the Hinge Covers 39 Replacing the Hinge Covers 40 Palmrest Assembly 41 Removing the Palmrest Assembly 41 Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly 44 Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly 44 Hybrid Cooling Fan 45 Removing the Hybrid Cooling Fan 46 Microprocessor Module 47 Removing the Microprocessor Module 47 Replacing the Microprocessor Module 48 Reserve Battery 49 Removi...

Page 7: ...Contents 7 Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies 57 Removing the Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies 57 Index 59 ...

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Page 9: ...w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m SE CT ION 1 Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification ...

Page 10: ...ter s operating system press and hold the power button for 4 seconds 4 Make sure the computer is undocked 5 Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet 6 To avoid possible damage to the system board wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices 7 Disconnect all other external cables from the computer 8 Remove any installed PC Cards or plastic blanks from the PC Card slot 9 ...

Page 11: ...microprocessor by its edges not by its pins Recommended Tools The procedures in this manual require the following tools 1 magnetized Phillips screwdriver Small flat blade screwdriver Small plastic scribe Microprocessor extractor Flash BIOS update program diskette or CD required only when upgrading the microprocessor or replacing the reserve battery S ys tem O ri en tation front back right left ...

Page 12: ...k of the component screws The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes Sc re w Id e n tif ica t ion 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 S cr ew P l a ce m en t Hard Drive Door Security 1 each Keyboard to Bottom Case Assembly 5 each ...

Page 13: ...Display Assembly Hinge Bracket to Bottom Case Assembly 5 each Display Assembly and Flex Cable Retention Bracket to Top Cover 5 each Display Assembly EMI Shield Bracket 2 each Palmrest to Bottom Case Assembly 5 each 3 each Hybrid Cooling Fan 2 each 1 each S cr ew P l a ce m en t ...

Page 14: ... c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m System Board to Bottom Case Assembly 10 each Display Panel to Support Bracket 12 1 inch display panel only 4 each Display Assembly Latch 2 each for 14 1 inch XGA display panels S cr ew P l a ce m en t ...

Page 15: ...mory Module Mini PCI Card Assembly Keyboard Assembly Removing the Display Assembly Display Assembly Latch Hinge Covers Palmrest Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Hybrid Cooling Fan Microprocessor Module Reserve Battery Speaker Assemblies System Board Assembly Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies ...

Page 16: ...rranty NOTICE Unless otherwise noted each procedure in this manual assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order display assembly top cover palmrest assembly main battery bottom case assembly system board hard drive keyboard center control cover hybrid cooling fan thermal cooling assembly left speaker antenna assembly rightspeaker antenna assembly modular...

Page 17: ...sing a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Remove the M3 x 5 mm screw from the hard drive door 2 Slide the drive door up until the drive assembly tabs disengage from the door slots in the bottom case assembly 3 Pull the hard drive straight out of the bottom case...

Page 18: ... 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 NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Remove the memory module cover a Use a coin or flat blade screwdriver to release the two captive screws that se...

Page 19: ...ory module cover M em o r y M o d u l es 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 memory module sockets 2 inner tabs 2 per socket JDIM 1 JDIM 2 ...

Page 20: ...be inserted at a 45 degree angle to avoid damaging the connector 2 Align the memory module s edge connector with the slot in the center of the memory module socket With the module 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 reinsta...

Page 21: ...placing Parts 21 Mini PCI C ar d Assemb ly U sing Inter face Cables Mini PCI Wir el ess NIC Assemb ly Us ing A n tenn a Cable modem connector NIC connector socket connection to internal antenna mini coax antenna cable ...

Page 22: ...ng the Mini PCI Card Assembly NOTICE The mini PCI card must be inserted at a 45 degree angle to avoid damaging the connector NOTICE The mini PCI card is keyed or designed to fit into its socket in only one direction Do not force the connection 1 Align the mini PCI card with the socket at a 45 degree angle and press the mini PCI card firmly into the socket 2 Depending on the type of mini PCI card y...

Page 23: ...ding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Remove the hard drive 2 Turn the computer over and remove the five M2 5 x 12 mm screws from the holes labeled circle K 3 Turn the computer over and open the display NOTICE The key caps on the keyboard are fragile easily dislodged and tim...

Page 24: ...loped edge of the blank key on the keyboard NOTE Removing the center control cover provides more room to free the keyboard Key b o a rd 5 Lift the keyboard straight up until it clears the keyboard boss support in the bottom case assembly 6 Rotate the keyboard forward toward the front of the computer 7 Rest the key face of the keyboard on the palmrest keyboard scalloped edge of blank key track stic...

Page 25: ...e Keyboard Assembly 1 Place the keyboard on the palmrest at the front of the computer with the keys face down and the connector toward the back of the computer NOTICE To avoid damage to the connector pins press the keyboard connector evenly into the interface connector and do not reverse the keyboard connector 2 Connect the keyboard flex cable to the interface connector on the system board assembl...

Page 26: ...Removing the Display Assembly 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 NOTICE Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD grou...

Page 27: ... 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 3 Close the display M2 5 x 5 mm screws 5 LCD flex cable connector bottom case assembly center control cover EMI shield bracket display assembly top cover 14 1 inch display assembly shown M2 x 3 mm screws 2 ...

Page 28: ...e the flex cable EMI shield retention bracket that covers the display feed flex cable connector on the system board 8 Pull straight up on the display feed flex cable connector to disconnect the connector from the system board see Display Assembly 9 Lift the display assembly from the bottom case assembly NOTICE When reconnecting the display feed flex cable connector to the system board push down on...

Page 29: ...9 14 1 In c h D isp l ay Assemb ly Bez el a nd Pa nel display panel display assembly top cover M2 5 x 5 mm screws 6 rubber screw covers 6 display assembly bezel M2 x 4 mm screws 5 display feed flex cable flex cable retention bracket ...

Page 30: ... on the front of the display assembly NOTICE To avoid damage to the bezel do not bend the bezel while separating it from the display assembly top cover 5 Use a plastic scribe to carefully separate the bezel from the display assembly top cover Removing the 14 1 Inch Display Panel NOTICE Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTIC...

Page 31: ... cover and inverter connector by pulling straight up on the attached pull tab 8 Lift and rotate the top of the display panel out of the display assembly top cover Replacing the 14 1 Inch Display Panel 1 Place the bottom edge of the display panel in the bottom of the display assembly top cover and elevate the top of the panel with your hand 2 Place the display panel in the display assembly top cove...

Page 32: ...using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Remove the hard drive 2 Remove the display assembly 3 Remove the display assembly bezel 4 Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector 5 Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to remove it from the ...

Page 33: ...p l ay Assemb ly Bez el a nd Pa nel display assembly bezel rubber screw covers 6 M2 5 x 5 mm screws 6 display assembly top cover display panel M3 x 3 mm screws 4 support bracket M2 x 4 mm screws 5 flex cable retention bracket display feed flex cable ...

Page 34: ...lay assembly NOTICE To avoid damage to the bezel do not bend the bezel while separating it from the display assembly top cover 5 Use a plastic scribe to carefully separate the bezel from the display assembly top cover Removing the 12 1 Inch Display Panel NOTICE Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground you...

Page 35: ...y assembly top cover and the two M2 x 4 mm screws on the right side of the display assembly top cover 2 Lift the support bracket out of the display assembly top cover Replacing the 12 1 Inch Display Panel 1 Place the left edge of the display panel against the left side of the support bracket in the display assembly top cover and elevate the right side of the panel with your hand 2 Lay the display ...

Page 36: ... or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Remove the hard drive 2 Remove the display assembly 3 Remove the display assembly bezel 4 Remove the four M3 x 3 mm screws that secure the display panel to the support bracket see 12 1 Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel 5 Lift the bottom of the...

Page 37: ...ctor 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 Display Assemb ly L a tc h fo r 14 1 I n ch XG A Display Panels Removing the Display Assembly Latch 1 Remove the hard drive 2 Remo...

Page 38: ...M2 5 x 5 mm screws that secure it to the display assembly top cover Display Assemb ly L a tc h fo r 14 1 I n ch SXG A and 12 1 In c h Disp l a y Pan e l s 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 display assembly latch ...

Page 39: ...ing the Hinge Covers Re m ov i n g th e Hin g e C o v er s 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 40: ... Parts w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m Replacing the Hinge Covers Hin g e C o ve rs 1 Attach the display assembly to the bottom case assembly right hinge cover left hinge cover right hinge cover left hinge cover ...

Page 41: ...over labels face the back of the computer Palmrest Assembly Re m ov i n g t h e Pa l m r es t A s s em b l y S cr ew s 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 M2 5 x 1...

Page 42: ...mm screws that are labeled with a circle P 5 Remove the two M2 x 3 mm screws that are located in the hard drive bay labeled with a circle P 6 Turn the computer over and remove the three M2 x 3 mm screws that secure the palmrest to the bottom case assembly 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 ...

Page 43: ...a lmr est Asse m b ly 8 Using the plastic scribe along the edge of the plastic remove the palmrest assembly from the bottom case assembly palmrest assembly touch pad connector bottom case assembly palmrest flex cable M2 x 3 mm screws 3 ...

Page 44: ... 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 NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Remove the hard drive 2 Remove the keyboard screws captive screws 4 mi...

Page 45: ... four captive screws securing the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly 5 Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly from the system board assembly NOTICE When reattaching the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly tighten the captive screws in consecutive order from 1 to 4 Hybrid Cooling Fan Hybrid Cooling Fa n M2 5 x 5 mm screws 2 hybrid cooling fan M2 x 3 mm screw 1 ...

Page 46: ...e thermal cooling assembly 6 Remove the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws and one M2 x 3 mm screw that secure the hybrid cooling fan to the system board 7 Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board interface connector and remove the hybrid cooling fan NOTE The fan power cable is long and can be pulled out from under the EMI shield to provide access to the connector NOTICE Do not block the keyboard ...

Page 47: ...ng strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Remove the hard drive 2 Remove the keyboard assembly NOTICE To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor do not touch the heat transfer areas on the thermal cooling assembly The oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of ...

Page 48: ...rocessor module Replacing the Microprocessor Module NOTICE Seating the microprocessor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force NOTICE A microprocessor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the microprocessor and ZIF socket 1 Align the pin 1 corner of the microprocessor module with the pin 1 corner of the microprocessor so...

Page 49: ...ormation as well as all user specified parameters in the BIOS If possible make a copy of this information before you remove the reserve battery Removing the Reserve Battery 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 o...

Page 50: ...ve the remnants of the foam pad from the EMI shield Replacing the Reserve Battery 1 Connect the reserve battery cable to the connector on the system board 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 Comp...

Page 51: ...electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface or by using a wrist grounding strap NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure NOTICE Make note of the speaker and antenna wire routing so you can replace them properly under their routing clips ...

Page 52: ...acing Parts w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m Spea ker Ass emblies in line connector left speaker right speaker right speaker holder left speaker holder antenna cable antenna cable mounting ring mounting ring ...

Page 53: ... than the right speaker Replacing the Speaker Assembly 1 To replace the speaker assembly place the mounting ring over the front palmrest screw post NOTICE Make sure the speaker wires are under their routing clips Route the left speaker wire properly between the battery bay and hard drive area 2 Slide the speaker assembly down in to the bottom case assembly NOTE Speakers face out in the bottom case...

Page 54: ...SD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal on the computer 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 5 Remove the thermal cooling assembly 6 Remove the microprocessor 7 Verify th...

Page 55: ... x 5 mm screws labeled with a circle B that secure the fan guard to the bottom case assembly The fan guard is located on the right of the bottom case assembly S ys te m B oa rd As se mb l y 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 sy...

Page 56: ... bottom case assembly and replace the three M2 5 x 5 mm screws see Removing the System Board Assembly Screws If you replace the screw opposite the tab first it makes it easier to insert and replace the other two screws 4 Replace the memory modules mini PCI card speaker assemblies and the thermal cooling assembly removed from the old system board NOTE Be sure to route cables so that they will not b...

Page 57: ...lar Bay Latch Assemblies 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 spring slider latch buttons 2 bottom case assembly wear rib bump location of snap tabs 2 ...

Page 58: ...If the latch assembly does come loose from the case a Reinsert the spring onto the slider on the latch and reinstall the module latch into the holding features on the inside of the case b Ensure that the slider is inserted in its respective hole that the side of the latch with the two bumps is facing the back of the case and that the surface with the wear ribs is facing the bottom of the case NOTE...

Page 59: ...oving from 12 1 inch display panel 36 removing from 14 1 inch display panel 32 H hard drive 17 removing 17 replacing 17 hinge covers removing 39 replacing 40 hybrid cooling fan removing 46 K keyboard 23 removing 23 replacing 25 M memory module 18 removing 19 replacing 20 microprocessor module removing 47 replacing 48 microprocessor thermal cooling assembly removing 44 mini PCI card 20 removing 22 ...

Page 60: ...60 Index 60 Index system board removing 54 replacing 56 system board assembly removing 47 system components 16 T thermal cooling assembly removing 44 ...

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