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64mcwc11.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.” 2 Remove the drive door screw. 3 Pull the hard drive out. Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Gently push the hard drive into the drive bay until the drive door is flush with the computer case. 2 Push down on the drive until it snaps into place. 3 Replace the screw in the hard drive door. Fixed Optical Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached
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64mcwc11.book Page 17 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM Removing the Fixed Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.” 2 Loosen the captive screw on the bottom of the computer. NOTICE: To keep the pull tab from catching on the captive screw, turn the computer over before removing the fixed optical drive. 3 Turn the computer over, pull out the pull tab, and use the pull tab to remove the fixed optical drive. Memory Module NOTICE: Disconnect the compute
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64mcwc11.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM 1 Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.” 2 Remove the screw. 3 Disengage the metal tabs at the opposite end of the cover. Memory Modules memory DIMM B module sockets (2) DIMM A tabs (2 per socket) Removing the Memory Modules 1 Remove the memory module cover. 2 To release a memory module from its socket, spread apart the tabs at each side of the module until the module pops up slightly. 3 Lift the memory modu
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64mcwc11.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM
Dell™ Latitude™ C800
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64mcwc11.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM Dell™ Latitude™ C800 SERVICE MANUAL www.dell.com support.dell.com
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64mcwc11.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM 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 potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change
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Contents 1 Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Screw Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2 Removing and Replacing Parts System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Removing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Replacing the Hard Driv
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Display and Bezel Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Removing the Hinge Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Removing the Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Removing the Display Assembly Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Removing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Replacing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Removing the Display Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Microprocessor Thermal Cooli
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Replacing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Removing the Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 RJ-11/RJ-45 Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Removing the Protective Covers From the RJ-11 and RJ-45 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Removing the RJ-11/RJ-45 Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 64mcwc11.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM 1 SE CT IO N 1 Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification
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64mcwc11.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM Preparing to Work Inside the 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: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Make sure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 2 Save any work in
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64mcwc11.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM Recommended Tools The procedures in this manual require the following tools: #1 magnetized Phillips screwdriver Small flat-blade screwdriver Small plastic scribe Microprocessor extractor Nonmarring tool Flash BIOS upgrade program diskette or CD (provided when needed to upgrade the system BIOS) System Orientation back of computer left right front of computer Before You Begin 9
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64mcwc11.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM 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. Screw Identification 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. 10 Before You Be
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64mcwc11.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM Screw Placement Map Hard Drive Door Security: Keyboard to Bottom Case Display to Base: Assembly: M3.0 x 5 mm (1 each) M2.5 x 6 mm (3 each; 2 at back M2.5 x 20 mm (4 each; one in of system; 1 at flex cable strain memory door and one in mini- relief) PCI door) Display Bezel: Display Panel to Display Video Graphics Board: Mounting Bracket: Rubber screw covers (4 each) M2.5 x 8 (3 each) M2.0 x 3 mm(6 each) Plastic screw covers (2 each) M2.5
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64mcwc11.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM 12 Before You Begin www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 64mcwc11.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM 2 SE CT IO N 2 Removing and Replacing Parts System Components Hard Drive Fixed Optical Drive Memory Module Mini PCI Card Assembly Keyboard Assembly Display and Bezel Assemblies Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module Video Graphics Board Palmrest Assembly Reserve Battery System Board Assembly Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies Battery Charger Board LED Board Fan Assembly RJ-11/RJ-
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64mcwc11.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM System Components Exploded View display assembly keyboard hinge cover palmrest assembly thermal cooling assembly fixed optical drive system board modular device hard drive bottom case assembly main battery 14 Removing and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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64mcwc11.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM 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: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from the electrical outlet and remove any instal
