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Dell Latitude X1 Service Manual

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Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual 
 
Before You Begin
System Components
Keyboard
Hinge Covers
Display Assembly
Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Devices
Hard Drive
Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Palm Rest
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
 
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2005 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth is a
registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
March 2005 Rev. A00
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Coin-Cell Battery
Secure Digital Card Reader
Speaker
System Board
Power Button
Audio Connector Clip
Flashing the BIOS
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors

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  • Page 1 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in Dell's product documentation, or as directed by Dell's online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

  • Page 3: Computer Orientation

     #1 Phillips screwdriver  #0 Phillips screwdriver  ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver  Small plastic scribe  Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD  Computer Orientation back right front left  Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, print this section as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes.
  • Page 4   Display Thermal Display   Bezel: Assembly: Bracket: (4 each) (4 each) (4 each)     Speaker: Secure Digital Card Reader Palm Rest: (2 each) (3 each) (7 each)         System Internal card with   Board: Bluetooth®  wireless technology (5 each) (1 each)

  • Page 5: Flashing The Bios

    Back to Contents Page   Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual    1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the battery is installed properly.   2. Connect an external floppy or CD drive to the computer.   3. Insert the flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD and turn on the computer.

  • Page 6: Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Back to Contents Page   Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
  • Page 7 Back to Contents Page   Audio Connector Clip Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 8: Coin-Cell Battery

    Back to Contents Page   Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years.
  • Page 9 1 coin-cell battery 2 system board connector   7. Replace the palm rest. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.   8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.  ...

  • Page 10: Thermal-Cooling Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
  • Page 11 1 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 2 thermal-cooling assembly Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 12: Display Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Display Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual    Display Assembly   Display Bezel   Display Panel  Display Assembly   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 13: Display Bezel

    You may need to use a plastic scribe to begin the separation. Pull the bezel from the top edge from the front of the panel toward the sides to open the snaps. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the bezel, start pulling the bezel up near the bottom of the display (near the DELL™ logo) and work around the display  and toward the top of the display.

  • Page 14: Display Panel

    display bumpers (4) M2 x 4-mm screws(4) display bezel  Display Panel   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.  ...
  • Page 15 1 M2 x 4-mm screws (8) 2 captive display-cable ground screw 3 display panel   11. Use a #0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the four M2 x 3-mm CH screws from the display panel brackets on the sides. 1 display panel brackets (2) 2 M2 x 3-mm CH screws (4)  ...
  • Page 16 1 display cable 2 display cable connector   14. Disconnect the display cable from the inverter board. inverter board display cable   15. Disconnect the display backlight cable from the inverter board.
  • Page 17 display backlight cable inverter board NOTE: Do not crimp or crunch cables during reinstallation. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 18: Hard Drive

    NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.   1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."...
  • Page 19 1 hard drive 2 alignment pin 3 plastic tab 4 hard drive cable NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 20: Hinge Covers

    Back to Contents Page   Hinge Covers Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
  • Page 21  ...
  • Page 22 Back to Contents Page   Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
  • Page 23 Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 24: Palm Rest

    Back to Contents Page   Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
  • Page 25 screw labeled "P" top of the palm rest touch pad cable ZIF connector on system board Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 26: Pin Assignments For I/O Connectors

    Back to Contents Page   Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual    USB Connector   Video Connector   IEEE 1394 Connector  USB Connector     Signal USB5V+ USBP– USBP+  Video Connector         Signal Signal CRT_R 9 CRT_G 10 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT–...
  • Page 27 Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 28: Power Button

    Back to Contents Page   Power Button Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
  • Page 29 Back to Contents Page   Secure Digital Card Reader Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
  • Page 30 Back to Contents Page   Speaker Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 31: System Board

    Back to Contents Page   System Board Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual    Removing the System Board   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 32: Installing The System Board

    1 M2 x 3-mm screws (6) 2 power button connector 3 M2 x 3-mm captive screw 4 hard drive cable 5 ZIF connector tabs (2)   13. Disconnect the hard drive cable from the ZIF connector on the system board.  ...

  • Page 33: System Components

      System Components Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual  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 document assumes that a part can be replaced or, if purchased separately, installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

  • Page 34: Notes, Notices, And Cautions

    Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 35: Memory Module

    To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.   1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the...

  • Page 36: Mini Pci Card

    Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. See "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide.  Mini PCI Card If you ordered a Mini PCI card at the same time that you ordered your computer, Dell has already installed the card for you.   CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
  • Page 37   2. Remove the keyboard.   3. Remove the display assembly.   4. Remove the palm rest.   5. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 6. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a.
  • Page 38  Modem   CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.   CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.

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