dell latitude v700 User Manual

							Dell Latitude V700 Service Manual 
Dell™ Latitude™ V700 Service Manual 
Before You Begin
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 
Recommended Tools 
Screw Identification 
System Components
Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive
Hard Drive 
Fixed Optical Drive 
Memory Modules and Mini PCI Card
Memory Modules 
Mini PCI Card 
Keyboard
Display
Display and Bezel Assembly 
Display Bezel and Panel 
Display Latch 
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Video Memory Cache Card (Optional)
Palm Rest
LED Board
System Board
Battery and Media Bay Latches
Fan
RJ-11/RJ-45 Board
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use 
of your computer. 
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Before You Begin 
Dell™ Latitude™ V700 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 or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Del\
l is not 
covered by your warranty. 
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes that a 
part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse orde\
r. 
NOTICE: To dissipate any static electricity while you work, periodically touch a\
n 
unpainted metal surface on the surface of the computer, such as the I/O \
panel 
on the back of the computer chassis. 
NOTICE: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the 
components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by it edges or by its meta\
l 
mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor by its edges\
, not 
by its pins. 
1.  To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you b\
egin  working inside the computer. 
2.  Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the compu\
ter  cover. 
3.  Save any work in progress and close all open programs. 
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NOTE: Make sure the computer is turned off and not in standby or hibernate 
mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the computers operatin\
g 
system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. 
4.  Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 
5.  Make sure the computer is not connected to a port replicator. 
6.  Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. 
NOTICE: To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds 
before you disconnect any attached devices. 
7.  Disconnect all external cables and attached devices from the computer. 
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 surfa\
ce. 
10.  Remove the battery from the battery bay. 
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery 
before you service the computer. 
11.  Remove any installed device in the media bay. 
Recommended Tools
l     #1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdriver 
l     Small flat-blade screwdriver 
l     Pry stick 
l     Small plastic scribe 
l     Microprocessor extractor 
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l     Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD (required only when upgradi\
ng the 
microprocessor or replacing the system board) 
Screw Identification
Before removing and replacing components, photocopy the screw placemat a\
s a tool 
to help keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of sc\
rews and the 
sizes. 
 
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 i\
ts 
corresponding hole, and avoid over tightening. 
Screw Placemat 
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Hard Drive Door 
Security:
M3 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 card 
door)
 Display to 
Base:
M2.5 x 6 mm 
(3 each; 2 at 
back of 
computer; 1 
at flex-cable 
strain relief)
 
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: 15-inches
M2 x 3 mm (6 each)
 
Flex-Cable Mounting 
Bracket to Top Cover:
M2.5 x 4 mm (1 each)
  Display 
Panel to 
Display 
Mounting 
Bracket: 14.1-
inches
M2 x 3 mm (4 
each)
 
Flex-Cable 
Mounting 
Bracket to 
Top Cover:
M2.5 x 4 mm 
(1 each)
 
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Video Memory Cache 
Card:
M2.5 x 4 mm (2 each)
 Palm Rest to
Bottom Case 
Assembly:
M2.5 x 20 mm (9 each)
 LED Board:
M2 x 4 mm (2 
each)
 
System Board:
M2.5 x 4-mm captive-
washer screws (3 each)
 
M2.5 x 20 mm (1 each)
  Fan:
M2 x 4 mm (3 each)
 
RJ-11/RJ-45 
Board:
M2.5 x 4 mm 
(1 each)
 
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System Components 
Dell™ Latitude™ V700 Service Manual 
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Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive 
Dell™ Latitude™ V700 Service Manual 
  Hard Drive
  Fixed Optical Drive
Hard Drive
 
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets 
and remove any installed battery. 
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NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 
Removing the Hard Drive 
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery 
before you service the computer. 
NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the 
computer cover. 
NOTICE: The disk drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the assembly by its 
edges (do not squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid dropp\
ing it. 
1.  Follow the instructions in 
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Close the display, turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface,\
 and  remove the battery. 
3.  Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the center of the hard drive door. 
4.  Slide the drive door up until the drive assembly tab disengages from the\
 door  slots in the bottom case assembly. 
5.  Carefully pull the drive assembly straight out of the bottom case assemb\
ly. 
Replacing the Hard Drive 
1.  Push the drive assembly into the hard drive opening on the left side of \
the  computer. 
2.  Align the drive assembly tabs with the bottom case assembly slots and pu\
sh  down until it clicks into place. 
3.  Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the drive door. 
Fixed Optical Drive
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