Dell Latitude C800 User manual

Dell Latitude C800 Service Manual

Dell™ Latitude™ C800 Service Manual

Before You Begin

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

Recommended Tools

Screw Identification

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-45 Board

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use

of your computer system.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of

data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

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Before You Begin

Dell™ Latitude™ C800 Service Manual

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

Recommended Tools

Screw Identification

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 progress and close all open application programs.

3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

NOTE: Before turning off the computer, make sure the computer is not in a

power-management mode.

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.

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

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

10. Remove the battery from the battery bay.

NOTICE: To avoid component damage, always remove any installed batteries

before you service the computer.

11. Remove any device installed in the modular bay.

12. To dissipate static electricity while you work, periodically touch an unpainted

metal surface on the computer chassis.

13. Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and

contacts.

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

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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

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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.

Screw Placement Map

Hard Drive Door Security:

M3.0 x 5 mm (1 each)

Keyboard to Bottom Case

Assembly:

M2.5 x 20 mm (4 each; one in

memory door and one in mini-

PCI door)

Display to Base:

M2.5 x 6 mm (3

each; 2 at back of

system; 1 at flex

cable strain relief)

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Display Bezel:

Rubber screw covers (4 each)

Plastic screw covers (2 each)

M2.5 x 4 mm (6 each)

Display Panel to Display

Mounting Bracket:

M2.0 x 3 mm(6 each)

Flex Cable Mounting Bracket to

Top Cover:

M2.5 x 4 mm (1 each)

Video Graphics

Board:

M2.5 x 8 (3 each)

Palmrest to

Bottom Case Assembly:

M2.5 x 20 mm (9 each)

Palmrest Bracket:

M2.5 x 4 mm (2 each)

System Board:

M2.5 x 4 mm captive washer

(3 each)

M2.5 x 20 mm (1 each)

LED Board:

M2.0 x 4 mm (2

each)

Fan Assembly:

M2.0 x 4 mm (3 each)

RJ-11/RJ-45 Board Assembly:

M2.5 x 4 mm (1 each)

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Removing and Replacing Parts

Dell™ Latitude™ C800/C805 Service Manual

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-45 Board

System Components

Exploded View

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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 installed batteries.

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by

periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.

NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle it by its edges (do not

squeeze the top of the case), and avoid dropping it.

Hard Drive

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