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64mcwc11.book Page 1 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 2 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM
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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 indicate...
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Contents Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification Removing and Replacing Parts System Components . Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive . Replacing t...
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Display and Bezel Assemblies Removing the Hinge Cover Removing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly Bezel Removing the Display Panel Replacing the Display Panel Removing the Display Latc...
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Replacing the LED Board Fan Assembly Removing the Fan Assembly RJ-11/RJ-45 Board Removing the Protective Covers From the RJ-11 and RJ-45 Connectors Removing the RJ-11/RJ-45 Board Index
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64mcwc11.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll.c su rt.d ll.c 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 .d ll .c rt .d ll .c Preparing to Work Inside the Computer NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Dama...
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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 p...
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64mcwc11.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool to lay out and keep trac...
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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 bac...
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64mcwc11.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c Before You Begin
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64mcwc11.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll.c su rt.d ll.c Remov ing and Rep lac ing Part System Components Hard Drive Fixed Optical Drive Memory Module Mini PCI Card Assembly Keyboard ...
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64mcwc11.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c System Components pl ed Vi display assembly keyboard hinge cover palmrest assembly thermal cooling assembly fixed optical driv...
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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 ...
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64mcwc11.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c Removing the Hard Drive Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.” Remove the drive door screw. Pull ...
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64mcwc11.book Page 17 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM Removing the Fixed Optical Drive Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.” Loosen the captive screw on the bottom of the ...
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64mcwc11.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.” Remove the screw. Disengage the metal tabs at the opposite...
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64mcwc11.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM NOTE: Memory modules are keyed to fit into their sockets in only one direction. Insert the memory module’s edge connector into the socket slot at a...
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64mcwc11.book Page 20 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c ni CI Ca er 20-mm screw Removing the Mini PCI Card Assembly Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer....
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64mcwc11.book Page 21 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM Replacing the Mini PCI Card Assembly Align the Mini PCI Card assembly with the socket at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI Card into the so...
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64mcwc11.book Page 22 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c ni CI Wi le C A sse ly Us in te a C ab connection to internal system antenna mini-coax outermost antenna cable antenna connect...
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64mcwc11.book Page 23 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM Ke yb rd cr ws 20-mm screws (4) Removing the Keyboard Assembly Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.” Turn the compute...
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64mcwc11.book Page 24 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c ey ar em al scalloped edge of blank key keyboard right side of computer Lift the right end of the keyboard and slide it slight...
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64mcwc11.book Page 25 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM Ke yb rd ab keyboard cable Disconnect the keyboard cable and lay the keyboard assembly aside. Replacing the Keyboard Assembly While bracing the key...
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64mcwc11.book Page 26 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c Display and Bezel Assemblies NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any insta...
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64mcwc11.book Page 27 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM Removing the Hinge Cover Hi e C ve hinge cover Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.” Use a nonmarring tool to loosen ...
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64mcwc11.book Page 28 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c Removing the Display Assembly sp la As se mb 6-mm screws (2) Remove the hinge cover. NOTICE: Make sure you remove the flex cab...
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64mcwc11.book Page 29 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM le x C ab 6-mm screw pull loop flex cable strain relief Remove the 6-mm screw that secures the display flex cable to the strain relief, and then us...
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64mcwc11.book Page 30 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c sp la As se mb y B ez d Pa el 4-mm screws (6) rubber screw covers (4) plastic screw display assembly bezel covers (2) plastic ...
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64mcwc11.book Page 31 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM Remove the four 4-mm screws located across the top of the bezel. Use a scribe at the indentations to pry out the two plastic screw covers located a...
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64mcwc11.book Page 32 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c ex Ca le Co ec rs Di pl y Pa ZIF connector standard connector Replacing the Display Panel NOTE: Use a magnetic screwdriver to ...
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64mcwc11.book Page 33 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM Reinstall the 4-mm screw that secures the flex cable mounting bracket to the top cover. Starting on the left side, use a magnetic screwdriver to re...
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64mcwc11.book Page 34 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remov...
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64mcwc11.book Page 35 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the latch mechanism at the left side of the microprocessor retaining clip. Pry open the clip by pivoting the t...
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64mcwc11.book Page 36 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c cr ro sso Mo le Removing the Microprocessor Module Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.” Remove ...
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64mcwc11.book Page 37 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM Mi op ce so m Lo re (E mp e) NOTICE: Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam lock screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam ...
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64mcwc11.book Page 38 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM .d ll .c rt .d ll .c NOTICE: Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam lock screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam lock scr...