Dell C600 service manual Preparing to Work Inside Computer

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Preparing to Work Inside the

Computer

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.

1Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.

2Save any work in progress and close all open application programs.

3Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

NOTE: Make sure the computer is turned off and not in suspend-to-disk or hibernate mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer’s operating system, press and hold the power button for

4 seconds.

4Make sure the computer is undocked.

5Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.

6To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices.

7Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.

8Remove any installed PC Cards or plastic blanks from the PC Card slot.

9Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery and secondary battery (if present) before you service the computer.

10Remove the primary battery from the battery bay and the secondary battery from the modular bay, if a secondary battery is in use.

11Remove any installed device in the modular bay.

12To dissipate any static electricity while you work, use a wrist grounding strap or periodically touch an unpainted metal surface.

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Contents Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Page Support.dell.com May 82EWX Rev. A01 Contents Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Index Contents Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside Computer Recommended Tools S t e m O r i e n t a t i o nScrew Identification R e w I d e n t i f i c a t i o n R e w P l a c e m e n tDisplay Assembly Bezel Hinge Bracket to Display Assembly Latch Removing and Replacing Parts Components P l o d e d V i e wReplacing the Hard Drive Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive R d D r i v eRemoving the Memory Module Cover Memory ModuleM o r y M o d u l e C o v e r Removing the Memory Modules M o r y M o d u l e sMini-PCI Card Assembly Replacing the Memory ModulesModem connector Socket NIC connector Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly Replacing the Mini-PCI Card AssemblyRemoving the Keyboard Assembly Keyboard AssemblyRe m o v i n g t h e Ke y b o a r d S c r e w s Ke y b o a r d Replacing the Keyboard Assembly Ke y b o a r d C o n n e c t o rRemoving the Display Assembly S p l a y a s s e m b l y Removing and Replacing Parts N c h D i s p l a y a s s e m b l y B e z e l a n d Pa n e l Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel Removing the 14.1-Inch Display PanelReplacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable 14.1-Inch Display Panel S p l a y Fe e d F l ex C a b l eRubber screw covers M2.5 x 5-mm screws 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 PanelRemoving the Display-Feed Flex Cable 12.1-Inch Display Panel Display Assembly Latch Removing the Display Assembly LatchDisplay assembly latch Removing and Replacing Parts Removing the Hinge Covers Hinge CoversRe m o v i n g t h e H i n g e C o v e r s Replacing the Hinge Covers N g e C o v e r sPalmrest Assembly Removing the Palmrest AssemblyRemoving and Replacing Parts Pa l m r e s t a s s e m b l y Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling AssemblyHybrid Cooling Fan B r i d C o o l i n g Fa nRemoving the Hybrid Cooling Fan Removing the Microprocessor Module Microprocessor ModuleC r o p r o c e s s o r M o d u l e s Replacing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Reserve Battery Reserve BatteryRe s e r v e B a t t e r y Replacing the Reserve Battery Speaker AssembliesRemoving the Speaker Assemblies Ro u t i n g t h e Le f t S p e a k e r C a b l eE a k e r a s s e m b l i e s System Board Assembly Replacing the Speaker AssemblyRemoving the System Board S t e m B o a r d a s s e m b l y Replacing the System Board S e m b l i e s Battery and Modular Bay Latch AssembliesRemoving the Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies BumpRemoving and Replacing Parts D ex Index Page 82EWX Rev. A01 Support.dell.com