Dell C400- Manuals

1 keyboard flex cable 6. Use the pull tab to pull the keyboard flex cable up from its connector on the system board. The keyboard is now disconnected from the bottom case. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Replace the hard drive . 2. Place the keyboard face-down on the palm rest, with the keyboard flex cabl...

Back to Contents Page Memory Module and Modem Daughter Card Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module/Modem Cover Removing the Memory Modules Replacing the Memory Modules Removing the Modem Daughter Card Replacing the Modem Daughter Card Removing the Memory Module/Modem Cover NO...

Removing the Memory Modules NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove the 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...

NOTICE: The memory module must be inserted at a 45 -degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. 1. Align the notch in the memory module with the slot in the center of the socket. 2. Slide the edge connector of the module firmly into the socket at a 45 - degree angle, and rotate the module down unt...

2 pull tab 3 boss 4 modem connector 5 modem cable Replacing the Modem Daughter Card 1. Connect the modem cable to the modem daughter card. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections. 2. Using the screw hole and the boss at the opposite corner of the daughter...

Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive 1. 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...

4. Slide the hard drive straight out of the computer. Replacing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. If you force the hard drive into place using excessive force, you may damage the connector. 1. Push the hard drive into the drive bay until it is full...

Back to Contents Page Wireless Network Adapter Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual Removing the Wireless Network Adapter Replacing the Wireless Network Adapter Removing the Wireless Network Adapter NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any insta...

Back to Contents Page Display Assembly and Display Latch Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Latch Removing the Display Assembly NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before you remove the palm rest. NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any a...

Display Assembly 1 display -feed flex cable 2 M2.5 x 12 -mm screws (2) 3 display -feed flex cable hold-down board 4 pull tab 7. Remove the two M2.5 x 12 -mm screws from the display -feed flex cable hold-down board. 8. Use the pull tab to disconnect the display -feed flex cable from its connector on ...

Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by usi...

1 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (6) 2 LED cable 3 palm-rest flex cable 9. Remove the six M2.5 x 6-mm screws that secure the palm rest to the system board. 10 . Disconnect the LED and palm-rest flex cables. 11 . If a Mini PCI wireless card is installed, disconnect the two wireless cables from the card. 12 . Lif...

Back to Contents Page Cooling Fan Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual Removing the Cooling Fan Removing the Cooling Fan NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist groundi...

Back to Contents Page Reserve Battery Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual Removing the Reserve Battery Replacing the Reserve Battery Removing the Reserve Battery NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer's RTC and NVRAM when the computer is turned off. Removing the battery causes th...

1 reserve battery connector on system board 2 reserve battery cable 3 reserve battery 5. Disconnect the reserve battery cable from the system board connector. 6. Pry the reserve battery free from the system board. The reserve battery is attached to the system board with a piece of adhesive tape. 7. ...

Back to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board Removing the Audio Board NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yoursel...

1 M2 x 4-mm screws (2) 2 audio board shield 3 audio board 5. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws from the audio board shield, and remove the shield. 6. Pull the audio board up out of its connector. Replacing the Audio Board The audio board can be easily misaligned. When replacing it, first align the two...

Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board The system board's BIOS chip contains the service tag sequence, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacemen...

1 fan 2 reserve battery cable 3 connector for fan extender cable 4 hard-drive connector 5 M2 x 4-mm screw (1) 6 memory module socket 7 guide pins (2) 8 5-mm hex nuts (4) 9 7-mm hex nuts (2) 10 . Remove the four 5-mm hex nuts near each end of the serial and video connectors. 11 . Use a flat-blade scr...

Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Replacing the Battery Latch Removing the Battery Latch NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground...

1 tension spring 2 bottom case 3 battery latch 4 battery release-button tabs NOTICE: The tabs on the release button are plastic. When squeezing the tabs, be careful not to break them. 11 . On the inside of the bottom case, use needle-nose pliers to gently squeeze the two release-button tabs together...

Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual Serial Connector USB Connector Docking Connector IDE Module Bay Connector Video Connector Serial Connector Pin Signal 1 DCD 2 RXDA 3 TXDA 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Docking Connector Pin Signal 1 STR...

4 D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 H i g h - C a p a c i t y B a t t e r y P a c k www .dell.com | support.dell.com Power (Safety Instructions, continued ) • Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you use it to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC a...

D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 H i g h - C a p a c i t y B a t t e r y P a c k 5 Battery (Safety Instructions, continued ) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter cable into a properly grounded power source. The power cable may be equipped with a three-prong plug to provide an ear...

6 D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 H i g h - C a p a c i t y B a t t e r y P a c k www .dell.com | support.dell.com When Using a High-Capacity Battery Pack Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage: • Protect your high-capacity battery pack from environmental hazards such a...

D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 H i g h - C a p a c i t y B a t t e r y P a c k 7 • If your high-capacity battery pack gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in “Solving Problems” in your online User’s Guide . If, after following these procedures, you confirm that the battery pa...

8 D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 H i g h - C a p a c i t y B a t t e r y P a c k www .dell.com | support.dell.com C A U T I O N : M i s u s e o f t h e b a t t e r y m a y i n c r e a s e t h e r i s k o f f i r e o r c h e m i c a l b u r n . D o n o t p u n c t u r e , i n c i n e r a t e , d...

D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 H i g h - C a p a c i t y B a t t e r y P a c k 9 3 Open the latch on the front of the high-capacity battery pack. 4 Set the computer down over the battery pack an inch or two back from the front edge of the battery pack, and slide the computer to the front of the...

10 D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 H i g h - C a p a c i t y B a t t e r y P a c k www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Install an internal battery designed for your computer. Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-bat...

D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 H i g h - C a p a c i t y B a t t e r y P a c k 11 For more information on the Power Meter tab, see “Power Management” in your online User’s Guide . Battery Pack Charge Gauge Before you install the high-capacity battery pack, press the status button on the battery...

12 D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 H i g h - C a p a c i t y B a t t e r y P a c k www .dell.com | support.dell.com Charging the Battery The high-capacity battery pack can be charged while detached from the computer, using either the 70-W AC adapter that ships with the battery pack or the 50-W A...

D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 H i g h - C a p a c i t y B a t t e r y P a c k 13 For information on resolving battery problems, see “Solving Problems” in your online User’s Guide . Storing a Battery Remove any installed battery pack when you store your computer for an extended period of time. ...

14 D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 H i g h - C a p a c i t y B a t t e r y P a c k www .dell.com | support.dell.com Regulatory Notices In addition to the standards listed below, the Latitude C400 high-capacity battery pack meets all standards set forth in your online User’s Guide . CE Notice (Eu...

D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 H i g h - C a p a c i t y B a t t e r y P a c k 15 This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment. A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Comput...

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Remarques, avis et précautions R E M A R Q U E : Une REMARQUE indique des informations importantes qui vous aident à mieux utiliser votre ordinateur. A V I S : Un AVIS vous avertit d'un risque de dommage matériel ou de perte de données et vous indique comment éviter le problème. P R É C A U T I O N ...

B a t t e r i e à h a u t e c a p a c i t é D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 19 Instructions de sécurité et de CEM (Compatibilité électromagnétique) : Batterie à haute capacité Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Les informations suivantes indiquent la signification des symboles supplémentaires seulement lorsqu...

B a t t e r i e à h a u t e c a p a c i t é D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 21 Alimentation (Instructions de sécurité, suite ) • Utilisez uniquement l'adaptateur CA/CC fourni par Dell et homologué pour la batterie à haute capacité. L'utilisation d'un autre adaptateur CA/CC peut provoquer un ince...

22 B a t t e r i e à h a u t e c a p a c i t é D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com Batterie (Instructions de sécurité, suite ) • Ne transportez pas la batterie à haute capacité dans vos bagages, dans un attaché-case ou dans tout autre conteneur où des objets métalliq...

B a t t e r i e à h a u t e c a p a c i t é D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 23 Lors de l'utilisation d'une batterie à haute capacité Suivez les consignes de sécurité suivantes afin d'éviter des dommages : • Protégez la batterie à haute capacité contre les risques liés à l'environnement (saleté, ...

24 B a t t e r i e à h a u t e c a p a c i t é D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com Utilisation de la batterie à haute capacité Dell Latitude C400 La batterie à haute capacité Dell Latitude C400 se place sur la partie inférieure de l'ordinateur ; elle remplace la batt...

B a t t e r i e à h a u t e c a p a c i t é D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 25 Installation de la batterie à haute capacité A V I S : Si vous souhaitez changer de batterie alors que l'ordinateur est en mode veille, vous disposez de trois minutes et demi pour effectuer cette opération. Une fois c...

26 B a t t e r i e à h a u t e c a p a c i t é D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Ouvrez le loquet situé à l'avant de la batterie à haute capacité. 4 Placez l'ordinateur au-dessus de la batterie à environ 2,5 ou 5 centimètres en retrait par rapport à la face avant...

B a t t e r i e à h a u t e c a p a c i t é D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 27 Retrait de la batterie à haute capacité A V I S : Si vous souhaitez changer de batterie alors que l'ordinateur est en mode veille, vous disposez de trois minutes et demi pour effectuer cette opération. Une fois ce dél...

28 B a t t e r i e à h a u t e c a p a c i t é D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com Jauge Windows® La jauge Windows indique la charge de batterie restante. Pour vérifier la jauge : Double-cliquez sur l'icône de la barre des tâches ou : 1 Ouvrez le Panneau de configura...

B a t t e r i e à h a u t e c a p a c i t é D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 29 Alerte niveau de batterie faible A V I S : Pour éviter la perte ou la corruption de vos données, enregistrez votre travail immédiatement après avoir reçu une alerte de niveau de batterie faible. Connectez ensuite l'or...

30 B a t t e r i e à h a u t e c a p a c i t é D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com La batterie se charge complètement en 2,5 heures environ à l'aide de l'adaptateur CA/CC de 70 W et en 3,5 heures à l'aide de l'adaptateur CA/CC de 50 W. La batterie à haute capacité se...

32 B a t t e r i e à h a u t e c a p a c i t é D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com Réglementations Outre les normes présentées ci-dessous, la batterie à haute capacité Latitude C400 respecte toutes les normes définies dans votre Guide d'utilisation en ligne. Réglemen...

B a t t e r i e à h a u t e c a p a c i t é D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 33 R E M A R Q U E : Les exigences des émissions EN 55022 mènent à deux classifications : • La classe A concerne les zones commerciales normales. • La classe B concerne les environnements résidentiels. Cet appareil Dell ...

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Notas, Avisos e Cuidados N O TA : Fornece informações importantes que ajudam você a usar melhor o computador. A V I S O : Informa sobre um dano potencial no hardware ou perda de dados e ensina a evitar o problema. C U I D A D O : I n d i c a a p o s s i b i l i d a d e d e d a n o s à p r o p r i e ...

B a t e r i a d e A l t a C a p a c i d a d e d o D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 37 Instruções de Segurança e EMC: Bateria de Alta Capacidade do Dell™ Latitude™ C400 As informações a seguir definem o significado dos símbolos adicionais usados somente nas Instruções de Segurança e Compatibilidad...

38 B a t e r i a d e A l t a C a p a c i d a d e d o D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com Fonte de Força (Instruções de Segurança, continuação ) • Quando o adaptador CA estiver carregando a bateria, coloque-o em uma área ventilada como, por exemplo, sobre a mesa ou no...

B a t e r i a d e A l t a C a p a c i d a d e d o D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 39 Bateria (Instruções de Segurança, continuação ) • Para evitar choque elétrico, conecte o cabo do adaptador CA a uma fonte de força ligada à terra. O cabo de força pode estar equipado com um plugue de três pinos ...

40 B a t e r i a d e A l t a C a p a c i d a d e d o D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com Quando usar a bateria de alta capacidade Siga estas instruções de manuseio seguro para evitar danos: • Proteja a bateria de alta capacidade contra riscos ambientais, como sujeira...

B a t e r i a d e A l t a C a p a c i d a d e d o D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 41 • Se a bateria de alta capacidade for molhada ou danificada, siga os procedimentos descritos em “Solucionando Problemas” no Guia do Usuário on-line. Se, após seguir esses procedimentos, a bateria não funcionar c...

42 B a t e r i a d e A l t a C a p a c i d a d e d o D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com C U I D A D O : O u s o i n a d e q u a d o d a b a t e r i a p o d e a u m e n t a r o r i s c o d e i n c ê n d i o o u d e q u e i m a d u r a s q u í m i c a s . N ã o p e r ...

B a t e r i a d e A l t a C a p a c i d a d e d o D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 43 3 Abra a trava localizada na parte da frente da bateria de alta capacidade. 4 Coloque o computador sobre a bateria a uma distância de aproximadamente três a cinco centímetros (uma ou duas polegadas) da borda fro...

44 B a t e r i a d e A l t a C a p a c i d a d e d o D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Instale uma bateria interna projetada para o seu computador. Verificando a Carga da Bateria A janela do medidor de energia do Microsoft® Windows® e o ícone , o regulador de car...

B a t e r i a d e A l t a C a p a c i d a d e d o D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 45 Se o computador estiver conectado a uma tomada elétrica, o ícone será exibido. Para obter mais informações sobre a guia Power Meter (Medidor de energia) , consulte “Gerenciamento de Energia” no Guia do Usuário o...

46 B a t e r i a d e A l t a C a p a c i d a d e d o D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com Carregando a Bateria A bateria de alta capacidade pode ser carregada enquanto não estiver conectada ao computador, através do adaptador CA de 70 W fornecido com a bateria ou do a...

B a t e r i a d e A l t a C a p a c i d a d e d o D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 47 A bateria de alta capacidade também poderá ser carregada quando estiver conectada ao computador e este estiver ligado a uma tomada elétrica. O computador verifica a carga da bateria e a temperatura e, se necessá...

48 B a t e r i a d e A l t a C a p a c i d a d e d o D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com Avisos de Regulamentação Além dos padrões listados abaixo, a bateria de alta capacidade do Latitude C400 satisfaz a todos os padrões estabelecidos no Guia do Usuário on-line. Avi...

B a t e r i a d e A l t a C a p a c i d a d e d o D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 49 • EN 61000-3-2 — “Compatibilidade eletromagnética (EMC) - Parte 3: Limites – Seção 2: Limites para emissões de correntes harmônicas (Corrente de entrada do equipamento de até 16 A, inclusive, por fase)”. • EN 61...

Notas, avisos y precauciones N O TA : Una NOTA proporciona información importante que le ayuda a utilizar su ordenador de la mejor manera posible. A V I S O : Un AVISO indica un posible daño en el hardware o la pérdida de datos y le explica cómo evitar el problema. P R E C A U C I Ó N : U n a P R E ...

P a q u e t e d e b a t e r í a s d e a l t a c a p a c i d a d D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 53 Instrucciones de seguridad y EMC: Paquete de baterías de alta capacidad Dell™ Latitude™ C400 La información siguiente define el significado de los símbolos adicionales utilizados únicamente en las ...

54 P a q u e t e d e b a t e r í a s d e a l t a c a p a c i d a d D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com Alimentación (Instrucciones de seguridad, continuación ) • Coloque el adaptador de CA en un área ventilada, como puede ser un escritorio o en el suelo, para cargar ...

P a q u e t e d e b a t e r í a s d e a l t a c a p a c i d a d D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 55 Batería (Instrucciones de seguridad, continuación ) • Para evitar una descarga eléctrica, enchufe el cable del adaptador de CA a una fuente de alimentación con toma de tierra adecuada. El cable pod...

56 P a q u e t e d e b a t e r í a s d e a l t a c a p a c i d a d D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com Cuando use un paquete de baterías de alta capacidad Observe las siguientes pautas de seguridad para evitar daños. • Proteja el paquete de baterías de alta capacidad...

P a q u e t e d e b a t e r í a s d e a l t a c a p a c i d a d D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 57 A V I S O : Cuando mueva el paquete de baterías de alta capacidad de temperaturas bajas a medios más cálidos o de temperaturas muy altas a medios más fríos, espere a que el paquete de baterías se a...

58 P a q u e t e d e b a t e r í a s d e a l t a c a p a c i d a d D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com P R E C A U C I Ó N : E l p a q u e t e d e b a t e r í a s d e l i t i o - p o l í m e r o d e a l t a c a p a c i d a d e s t á d i s e ñ a d o p a r a f u n c i ...

60 P a q u e t e d e b a t e r í a s d e a l t a c a p a c i d a d D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Ponga el ordenador sobre el paquete de baterías separándolo 3 ó 4 centímetros del borde delantero de éste y deslice el ordenador sobre el frontal del paquete de b...

P a q u e t e d e b a t e r í a s d e a l t a c a p a c i d a d D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 61 Comprobación de la carga de la batería La ventana y el icono del medidor de energía de Microsoft® Windows® , el medidor de carga de la batería y la advertencia de batería baja proporcionan informac...

62 P a q u e t e d e b a t e r í a s d e a l t a c a p a c i d a d D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com Advertencia de batería baja A V I S O : Para evitar la pérdida o daño de los datos, tras una advertencia de batería baja guarde el trabajo inmediatamente. A continu...

P a q u e t e d e b a t e r í a s d e a l t a c a p a c i d a d D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 63 2 Conecte el cable de alimentación del adaptador de CA al otro extremo del adaptador de CA. 3 Inserte el otro extremo del cable de alimentación del adaptador de CA en una toma de corriente. La bate...

64 P a q u e t e d e b a t e r í a s d e a l t a c a p a c i d a d D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com Especificaciones de la batería Batería Tipo litio-polímero de 16 acumuladores. Dimensiones: Profundidad 234 mm (9,2 pulgadas) Alto 19 mm (0,8 pulgadas) ordenador y ...

P a q u e t e d e b a t e r í a s d e a l t a c a p a c i d a d D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 65 Avisos sobre regulación Además de los estándares que se enumeran a continuación, el paquete de baterías de alta capacidad Latitude C400 cumple todos los estándares que se especifican en la Guía del...

66 P a q u e t e d e b a t e r í a s d e a l t a c a p a c i d a d D e l l ™ L a t i t u d e ™ C 4 0 0 www .dell.com | support.dell.com Garantía y política de devoluciones Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) fabrica sus productos de hardware a partir de piezas y componentes nuevos o equivalentes a nu...