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DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 3/11/02

Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the guide cage to the
system board, and lift the guide cage out of the bottom case.

Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the hard drive cage
to the system board, and lift the hard drive cage out of the bottom
case.

guide cage

M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)

hard drive cage

M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)

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Summary of Contents for SmartStep 100N

Page 1: ...works projects tangedoc source remove fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m 6 SE CTI O N 6 Removing and Replacing Parts tangdoc0 book Page 27 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 2: ...RY 3 11 02 Before You Remove or Replace Parts System Components Hard Drive Memory Module Modem and Optical Drive Keyboard Display Assembly and Display Latch EMI Shield Video Board and Palm Rest Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module Flashing the BIOS Speakers System Board Battery Latch Assembly tangdoc0 book Page 28 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 3: ...rks projects tangedoc source begin fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m 1 SE CTI O N 1 Before You Remove or Replace Parts tangdoc0 book Page 1 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 4: ...work in progress and exit all open programs 3 Turn off the computer and all attached devices HINT Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer operating system press and hold the power button for 4 seconds 4 Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet 5 To avoid possible damage to the system board wait 10 to 20 se...

Page 5: ...rds with care Do not touch the components or contacts on a card Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket Hold a component such as a microprocessor by its edges not by its pins Recommended Tools The procedures in this document require the following tools 1 magnetized Phillips screwdriver inch flat blade screwdriver Nut driver Small plastic scribe Microprocessor extractor 1 battery ...

Page 6: ...IMINARY 3 11 02 Flash BIOS update program CD Computer Orientation Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components print the following few pages to use as a placemat to help you keep track of the screws The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes 1 back 2 right 3 front 4 left 3 1 2 4 tangdoc0 book Page 4 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 7: ...TICE When reinstalling a screw you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length Ensure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole and avoid overtightening Hard Drive Door 1 each Memory Module Modem Cover 1 each Modem to System Board 2 each Optical Drive 1 each tangdoc0 book Page 5 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 8: ...s tangedoc source begin fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 Guide Cage 2 each Keyboard Assembly to Hinges 2 each Keyboard to Bottom Case 4 each Display Assembly to Back Panel 2 each Display Feed Flex Cable to System Board 2 each Hinge Bracket to Bottom Case 4 each tangdoc0 book Page 6 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 9: ... begin fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 Display Bezel 5 each Screw Covers 5 each Display Panel 4 each Display Feed Flex Cable to Display Assembly 1 each Display Latch 2 each EMI Shield 3 each Top of Palm Rest to Bottom Case 2 each tangdoc0 book Page 7 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 10: ...doc source begin fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 Video Board to Bottom Case 1 each Palm Rest to Bottom Case 12 each Guide Cage to Bottom Case 2 each Hard Drive Cage to Bottom Case 2 each System Board to Bottom Case 6 each Battery Latch Assembly to Bottom Case 1 each tangdoc0 book Page 8 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 11: ... C webworks projects tangedoc source system fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m 1 SE CTI O N 1 System Components tangdoc0 book Page 1 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 12: ...OTICE 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 document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order tangdoc0 book Page 2 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 13: ...ponents 3 FILE LOCATION C webworks projects tangedoc source system fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 1 20 15 6 16 2 4 3 19 7 11 9 8 5 14 13 12 10 17 18 21 tangdoc0 book Page 3 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 14: ...isplay feed flex cable 13 hard drive cage 3 center control cover 14 guide cage 4 keyboard 15 speaker 5 video board 16 modem 6 microprocessor 17 microprocessor thermal cooling assembly 7 system board 18 headphone microphone bridge 8 battery connector cover 19 palm rest 9 optical drive 20 memory module modem cover 10 bottom case 21 EMI shield 11 battery tangdoc0 book Page 4 Monday March 11 2002 5 33...

Page 15: ...ATION C webworks projects tangedoc source hdd fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m 1 SE CTI O N 1 Hard Drive tangdoc0 book Page 1 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 16: ...to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover 2 Save and close any open files exit any open programs and shut down the computer NOTICE Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed battery NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using ...

Page 17: ... the original packaging to use when storing or shipping the hard drive NOTICE Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place If you force the hard drive into place using excessive force you may damage the connector 2 Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seated 3 Replace and tighten the M2 5 x 5 mm screw in the hard drive door 1 bottom of computer 2 M2 5 x 5 mm screw 3 hard...

Page 18: ...s tangedoc source hdd fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 4 Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your computer 5 Use the Drivers Utilities and Applications CD to install the drivers and utilities for your computer tangdoc0 book Page 4 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 19: ... projects tangedoc source upgrades fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m 1 SE CTI O N 1 Memory Module Modem and Optical Drive tangdoc0 book Page 1 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 20: ...he memory module NOTICE Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed battery NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Turn the computer over and remove the memory modu...

Page 21: ...lly spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector The module should pop up b Remove the module from the connector 3 Ground yourself and install the new memory module a Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector b Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector and rotate the module down until you hear a click If you do not hear th...

Page 22: ...e modem compartment so that the end of the cover with the screw hole is lined up with the lines and arrows on the bottom of the computer b Press down on the center of the memory module modem cover and slide the cover until it is secured c Replace and tighten the M2 5 x 5 mm screw NOTICE If the memory module modem cover is difficult to close remove the module and reinstall it Forcing the cover to c...

Page 23: ...s the system configuration information Modem CAUTION Before performing these procedures turn off the computer disconnect it from the electrical outlet and disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack NOTICE Disconnect any attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed battery NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted me...

Page 24: ...ve the M2 5 x 5 mm screw from the memory module modem cover b Slide the cover out approximately 10 mm and lift it away from the computer 2 If a modem is not already installed go to step 3 If you are replacing a modem remove the existing modem a Remove the two M2 x 3 mm screws that secure the modem to the system board and set them aside b Pull the modem straight up by the pull tab to lift the modem...

Page 25: ...les and press the modem into its connector on the system board Install the two M2 x 3 mm screws to secure the modem to the system board 5 Replace the memory module modem cover and screw a Place the memory module modem cover over the memory module modem compartment so that the end of the cover with the screw hole is lined up with the lines and arrows on the bottom of the computer 1 M2 x 3 mm screws...

Page 26: ... module modem cover so that it is seated properly around the edges and does not bulge near the center of the cover Tightening the memory module modem cover screw when the cover is improperly seated can damage your computer Optical Drive Removing an Installed Optical Drive CAUTION Before performing these procedures turn off the computer disconnect it from the electrical outlet and disconnect the mo...

Page 27: ...Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 If a disc is in the optical drive remove the disc NOTICE Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed battery 2 Remove the memory module modem cover a Remove the M2 5 x 5 mm screw from the memory module modem cover b Slide the cover out approximately 10 mm and lift it ...

Page 28: ...MINARY 3 11 02 4 Press the optical drive release button and pull the optical drive out of the computer Installing an Optical Drive 1 Slide the optical drive into the bay until the optical drive is fully seated 2 Replace and tighten the M2 5 x 8 mm screw 1 M2 5 x 8 mm screw 2 optical drive release button 3 optical drive 2 1 3 tangdoc0 book Page 10 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 29: ...er is improperly seated can damage your computer 3 Replace the memory module modem cover and screw a Place the memory module modem cover over the memory module compartment so that the end of the cover with the screw hole is lined up with the lines and arrows on the bottom of the computer b Press down on the center of the memory module modem cover and slide the memory module modem cover until it is...

Page 30: ...o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m FILE LOCATION C webworks projects tangedoc source upgrades fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 1 M2 5 x 5 mm screw 2 memory module modem cover 3 arrows 2 4 lines 2 2 1 4 3 tangdoc0 book Page 12 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 31: ...ION C webworks projects tangedoc source keyboard fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m 1 SE CTI O N 1 Keyboard tangdoc0 book Page 1 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 32: ...ring to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Remove the center control cover a Remove the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws in the back of the hinges b Open the display assembly at an angle of approximately 180 degrees and support the display assembly so that it does not open past this position c Use a small flat blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to lift the scalloped right ...

Page 33: ...ce keyboard fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 2 Remove the four M2 5 x 4 mm screws across the top of the keyboard 2 1 3 1 scalloped edge of center control cover 2 center control cover 3 display assembly tangdoc0 book Page 3 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 34: ...ing the keyboard 3 Lift the keyboard straight up until it clears the top of the bottom case 4 Rotate the keyboard forward toward the front of the computer 5 Rest the key face of the keyboard on the palm rest NOTICE Do not pull on the keyboard flex cable 6 Pull up on the keyboard connector to disconnect it from the interface connector on the system board 1 2 3 4 1 M2 5 x 4 mm screws 4 2 scalloped e...

Page 35: ...e fragile easily dislodged and time consuming to replace Be careful when handling and replacing the keyboard 1 Place the keyboard on the palm rest at the front of the computer with the keys face down and the connector toward the back of the computer 1 keyboard securing tabs 4 2 keyboard flex cable 3 keyboard connector 4 interface connector on system board 4 2 1 3 tangdoc0 book Page 5 Monday March ...

Page 36: ...into the bottom case Ensure that all four securing tabs are engaged in their respective slots before trying to completely seat the keyboard Fitting the tabs to the slots may be easiest when viewed from above and slightly behind the front edge of the keyboard Press down on the left and right keys to help control tab slot alignment When the keyboard appears to be completely seated confirm that the f...

Page 37: ...s projects tangedoc source display fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m 1 SE CTI O N 1 Display Assembly and Display L atch tangdoc0 book Page 1 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 38: ...CE Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed battery NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Remove the keyboard 2 Close the display assembly 3 1 2 1 top cover 2 M...

Page 39: ...s and support the display assembly so that it does not open past this position 5 Remove the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws that secure the display feed flex cable to the system board NOTICE When reconnecting the display feed flex cable connector to the system board push down on the top left and right ends of the connector Pressing on the center of the connector may damage resistors and compromise EMI prot...

Page 40: ...d e l l c o m FILE LOCATION C webworks projects tangedoc source display fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 3 4 5 1 2 1 M2 5 x 5 mm screws 4 2 hinge blocks 2 3 M2 5 x 5 mm screws 2 4 display feed flex cable 5 pull tab tangdoc0 book Page 4 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 41: ... PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 6 Pull up on the pull tab that is attached to the display feed flex cable connector to remove the connector from the system board 7 Remove the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws from each hinge block 8 Lift the display assembly up and out of the bottom case tangdoc0 book Page 5 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 42: ...play Latch w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m FILE LOCATION C webworks projects tangedoc source display fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 9 3 10 1 2 6 8 4 7 5 tangdoc0 book Page 6 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 43: ...he bezel NOTICE Carefully separate the bezel from the top cover to avoid damage to the bezel 5 Starting at the bottom of the display panel by the Dell logo use your fingers to separate the bezel from the top cover by lifting the inside of the bezel while pushing in on the outside Removing the Display Panel NOTICE Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets and remove a...

Page 44: ...ide of the display panel 6 Remove the M2 5 x 5 mm screw that secures the display feed flex cable to the display assembly 7 Unsnap the flex cable retention bracket from the top cover and lift the bracket out of the display assembly 8 Lift the display panel from the top and rotate the display panel out of the top cover 9 Disconnect the bottom flex cable connector from the inverter connector on the s...

Page 45: ...at secures the display panel connector and the tape that secures the middle of the display feed flex cable to the display panel 11 Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to remove it from the display panel connector 1 pull tab 2 inverter connector on system board 3 bottom flex cable connector 1 2 3 tangdoc0 book Page 9 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 46: ...at secures the display panel connector and the tape that secures the middle of the display feed flex cable to the display panel 4 Place the bottom edge of the display panel in the bottom of the top cover and elevate the top of the panel with your hand 5 Lay the display panel in the top cover 6 Reinstall the four M2 x 3 mm screws that secure the display panel to the top cover 7 Reinstall the M2 5 x...

Page 47: ...y NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer Removing the Display Latch 1 Remove the keyboard 2 Remove the display assembly 3 Remove the display bezel 4 Remove the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws that secure the display latch and bracket to the top cover 5 Lift the display latch bracket and spring up and out of the top cove...

Page 48: ... latch and attach the other end of the spring to the spring hook in the top cover 2 Place the display latch on top of its screw holes and then place the bracket on top of the display latch aligning the bracket and display latch screw holes 3 Replace the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws that secure the display latch and bracket to the top cover 1 spring 2 spring hook display latch 3 M2 5 x 5 mm screws 2 4 di...

Page 49: ... projects tangedoc source palmrest fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m 1 SE CTI O N 1 EMI Shield Video Board and Palm Rest tangdoc0 book Page 1 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 50: ... the following procedure 1 Remove the keyboard 2 Remove the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws that secure the display feed flex cable to the system board NOTICE When reconnecting the display feed flex cable connector to the system board push down on the top left and right ends of the connector Pressing on the center of the connector may damage resistors and compromise EMI protection in the computer 3 Pull up...

Page 51: ...ourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Remove the keyboard 2 Remove the EMI Shield 3 Remove the M2 5 x 5 mm screw that secures the video board to the system board 4 Pull the video board by the edges toward the front of the computer to remove the ...

Page 52: ...ngedoc source palmrest fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 Replacing the Video Board 1 Align the top right corner of the video board with the guide on the system board and slide the top edge of the video board under the palm rest 2 1 1 M2 5 x 5 mm screw 1 2 video board tangdoc0 book Page 4 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 53: ...LL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 2 Lay the video board flat on the system board and connect the video board connector to the interface connector on the system board 2 3 1 4 1 M2 5 x 5 mm screw 1 2 palm rest 3 top right corner of the video board 4 guide tangdoc0 book Page 5 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 54: ... source palmrest fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 3 Reinstall the M2 5 x 5 mm screw that secures the video board to the bottom case 4 Replace the EMI Shield 5 Replace the keyboard 3 2 1 4 1 bottom of video board 2 video board connector 3 system board 4 interface connector tangdoc0 book Page 6 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 55: ...ching an unpainted metal surface on the computer NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Remove the keyboard NOTICE You must remove the display assembly before you remove the palm rest the display hinges pass through the back of the palm rest 2 Remove the display assembly 3 Remove the EMI Shield 4 Remove the video board 5 Remove the two M2 5 x ...

Page 56: ...c source palmrest fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 6 Turn the computer over and remove the twelve M2 5 x 8 mm screws labeled circle P 7 Turn the computer over and disconnect the touch pad connector and power board connector from the system board 1 1 M2 5 x 8 mm screws 12 tangdoc0 book Page 8 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 57: ... rest from the bottom case to avoid damage to the palm rest 8 Starting at the back center of the palm rest use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the bottom case by lifting the inside of the palm rest while pushing in on the outside 2 1 3 1 back center of the palm rest 2 touch pad connector 3 power board connector tangdoc0 book Page 9 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 58: ...o Board and Palm Rest w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m FILE LOCATION C webworks projects tangedoc source palmrest fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 tangdoc0 book Page 10 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 59: ...projects tangedoc source thermal fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m 1 SE CTI O N 1 Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly tangdoc0 book Page 1 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 60: ...p or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Remove the keyboard 2 Remove the EMI Shield HINT You can remove the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly with the fan attached 3 Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board 4 Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws labeled...

Page 61: ...g assembly up toward the front of the computer and out of the system board Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly 1 Place the back of the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly under the palm rest and lower the assembly onto the system board 2 Tighten the four captive screws labeled 1 through 4 in consecutive order tangdoc0 book Page 3 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 62: ...hermal Cooling Assembly w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m FILE LOCATION C webworks projects tangedoc source thermal fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 tangdoc0 book Page 4 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 63: ...C webworks projects tangedoc source cpu fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m 1 SE CTI O N 1 Microprocessor Module tangdoc0 book Page 1 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 64: ...trap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure NOTICE Do not touch the processor die Press and hold the microprocessor down on the substrate on which the die is mounted while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor NOTICE To avoid damage...

Page 65: ... and rotate the ZIF socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop The ZIF socket cam screw secures the microprocessor to the system board Take note of the arrow on the ZIF socket cam screw 5 Use a microprocessor extraction tool to remove the microprocessor module Replacing the Microprocessor Module NOTICE Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the ...

Page 66: ... When the microprocessor module is correctly seated all four corners are aligned at the same height If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others the module is not seated correctly NOTICE Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor 2 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to s...

Page 67: ...N C webworks projects tangedoc source bios fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m 1 SE CTI O N 1 Flashing the BIOS tangdoc0 book Page 1 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 68: ...ter Follow the instructions that appear on the screen The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS When the flash update is complete the computer will automatically reboot 3 Press during POST to enter the system setup program 4 Press to reset the computer defaults 5 Press to save configuration changes and exit the system setup program 6 Remove the flash BIOS update CD from the drive and...

Page 69: ...ION C webworks projects tangedoc source speakers fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m 1 SE CTI O N 1 Speakers tangdoc0 book Page 1 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 70: ...TICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure The speakers are located on the left and right corners of the front of the bottom case Take note of the speaker cable routing so that you can replace the cables properly under or betw...

Page 71: ...emove the palm rest 8 Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board NOTICE Handle the speakers with care to avoid damaging them 9 Remove the speakers by pulling them straight up and out of the bottom case 1 speaker connector 7 hard drive cage 2 routing clips 10 8 left speaker cable 3 battery bay 9 left die casting 4 right speaker 10 left speaker 5 right speaker cable 11 guide cage 6 right...

Page 72: ...ker cable is longer than the left speaker cable NOTICE Ensure that the speaker cables are under or between their routing clips and route the left and right speaker cables properly beneath the die casting 2 Route the speaker cables under or between their routing clips HINT Speakers face out in the bottom case holders 3 Connect the speaker connector to the system board 1 left speaker 2 right speaker...

Page 73: ...N C webworks projects tangedoc source sysboard fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m 1 SE CTI O N 1 System Board tangdoc0 book Page 1 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 74: ...the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed battery NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Remove the hard drive 2 Remove the optical drive 3 Remove the guide cage 4 Remove th...

Page 75: ...ure the guide cage to the system board and lift the guide cage out of the bottom case 14 Remove the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws that secure the hard drive cage to the system board and lift the hard drive cage out of the bottom case 1 guide cage 2 M2 5 x 5 mm screws 2 3 hard drive cage 4 M2 5 x 5 mm screws 2 1 2 3 4 tangdoc0 book Page 3 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 76: ... DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 15 Remove the battery connector cover by lifting the cover out of the bottom case 16 Remove the headphone microphone connector cover by lifting the cover out of the bottom case 1 2 1 battery connector cover 2 headphone microphone bridge tangdoc0 book Page 4 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 77: ...cts tangedoc source sysboard fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 17 Remove the six M2 5 x 4 mm screws labeled circle L that secure the system board to the bottom case 1 M2 5 x 4 mm screws 6 1 tangdoc0 book Page 5 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 78: ...y lift the front of the system board out and away from the bottom case Replacing the System Board 1 Install the replacement system board a Insert the video connector through the back of the bottom case b Pull the headphone and microphone flex panel away from the system board as you simultaneously lower the front of the system board into the bottom case c Press the flex panel toward the headphone a...

Page 79: ...modem cable grounding terminal to the system board with one of the six M2 5 x 4 mm screws labeled circle L Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer f Reinstall the six M2 5 x 4 mm screws labeled circle L starting on the right side of the bottom case g Reinstall the hard drive cage and reinstall the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws that secure the hard drive cage to the system board 1 2 1 modem ...

Page 80: ... Replace the video board and the EMI shield that you removed from the old system board 6 Replace the display assembly and the keyboard 7 Replace the guide cage optical drive modem memory module and hard drive 8 If applicable replace the PC Card in the PC Card slot NOTICE Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so ma...

Page 81: ...ebworks projects tangedoc source batlatch fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m 1 SE CTI O N 1 Battery Latch Assembly tangdoc0 book Page 1 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

Page 82: ... an unpainted metal surface on the computer NOTICE Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the following procedure 1 Remove the hard drive 2 Remove the optical drive 3 Remove the guide cage 4 Remove the keyboard 5 Remove the display assembly 6 Remove the EMI Shield 7 Remove the video board 8 Remove the palm rest 9 Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly 10 Remove th...

Page 83: ...atch button from behind the bottom case ensuring that the latch button and latch plate screw holes are properly aligned To prevent the latch assembly from coming loose apply pressure to the latch plate and spring while replacing the latch button 4 Replace and tighten the M2 x 4 mm screw that secures the latch button to the bottom case 1 M2 x 4 mm screw 1 2 latch plate 3 latch button 4 bottom case ...

Page 84: ...r t d e l l c o m FILE LOCATION C webworks projects tangedoc source batlatch fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 3 11 02 Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released tangdoc0 book Page 4 Monday March 11 2002 5 33 PM ...

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