Dell C500 manual System Board Assembly, Replacing the Speaker Assembly

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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual

5. Disconnect the speaker interface cable connectors.

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

NOTICE: Handle the speaker assemblies and speakers with care to avoid damaging the speaker cones.

NOTE: The left speaker has an in-line connector, and its cable is longer 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 assembly holders.

System Board Assembly

The system board's BIOS chip contains the system's service tag number, which is also visible on a bar- code label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board assembly includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the service tag number to the replacement system board assembly.

Removing the System Board Assembly Screws

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Contents Page Before You Begin Recommended Tools Screw Identification Screw Placement Page Display Assembly Latch Each for 14.1-inch XGA display panels Components Exploded ViewHard Drive Hard DriveMemory Module Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Removing the Memory Module Cover Memory Module CoverMemory Modules Removing the Memory Modules Replacing the Memory ModulesMini-PCI Card Assembly Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly Replacing the Mini-PCI Card AssemblyKeyboard Assembly Removing the Keyboard AssemblyRemoving the Keyboard Screws Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Assembly Keyboard ConnectorRemoving the Display Assembly Display AssemblyPage Page Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel Remove the display assembly Removing the 14.1-Inch Display PanelReplacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Display-Feed Flex CableInch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel Removing the 12.1-Inch Display PanelReplacing the Display-Assembly Top Cover Replacing the 12.1-Inch Display PanelRemove the hard drive Display Assembly Latch Removing the Display Assembly LatchDisplay Assembly Latch for 14.1-Inch XGA Display Panels Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge CoversRemoving the Hinge Covers Replacing the Hinge Covers Hinge CoversPalmrest Assembly Removing the Palmrest Assembly Removing the Palmrest Assembly ScrewsPalmrest Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling AssemblyMicroprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Hybrid Cooling Fan Removing the Hybrid Cooling FanHybrid Cooling Fan Microprocessor Module Microprocessor ModulesRemoving the Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor ModuleReserve Battery Removing the Reserve BatteryReserve Battery Replacing the Reserve Battery Routing the Left Speaker Cable Speaker AssembliesRemoving the Speaker Assemblies Speaker AssembliesRemove the hard drive System Board Assembly Replacing the Speaker AssemblyRemoving the System Board Assembly Screws Removing the System Board System Board Assembly Replacing the System BoardBattery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies Battery and Modular Bay Latch AssembliesRemoving the Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies Back to Contents