Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual Before You Begin Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology System Components Coin-Cell Battery Keyboard Secure Digital Card Reader Hinge Covers Speaker Display Assembly System Board Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Devices Power Button Hard Drive Audio Connector Clip Thermal-Cooling Assembly Flashing the BIOS Palm Rest Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to Work Inside the Computer CAUTION: 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.
l #1 Phillips screwdriver l #0 Phillips screwdriver l ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD Computer Orientation 1 back 2 right 3 front 4 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.
Display Bezel: Thermal Assembly: Display Bracket: (4 each) (4 each) (4 each) Speaker: Secure Digital Card Reader Palm Rest: (2 each) (3 each) (7 each) System Board: Internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology (5 each) (1 each) Back to Contents Page
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. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the update is complete, the computer automatically reboots. 4.
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.
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. Removing the Audio Connector Clip 1 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2.
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.
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. 9. Enter the system setup program and restore the settings you recorded in step 1. 10. Properly dispose of the old battery. See the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
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. NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. 1.
1 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 2 thermal-cooling assembly Back to Contents Page
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.
1 display cable connector pull-tab 2 display cable ground screw (if present) 3 M2 x 5-mm screws (2) 4 antenna cable connectors (2) Display Bezel 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. 1.
1 display bumpers (4) 2 M2 x 4-mm screws(4) 3 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. 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the hinge covers. 4. Remove the display assembly.
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) 12. Remove the tape that holds the display cable to the back of the display panel. 13. Pull the display cable connector away from the cable connector on the back of the display panel.
1 display cable 2 display cable connector 14. Disconnect the display cable from the inverter board. 1 inverter board 2 display cable 15. Disconnect the display backlight cable from the inverter board.
1 display backlight cable 2 inverter board NOTE: Do not crimp or crunch cables during reinstallation.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode.
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 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. 1 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the hinge covers: a.
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. 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2.
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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. 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2.
1 screw labeled "P" 2 top of the palm rest 3 touch pad cable 4 ZIF connector on system board Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector IEEE 1394 Connector USB Connector Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP– 3 USBP+ 4 GND Video Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+ 2 CRT_G 10 GND 3 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT– 4 NC 12 DDC_DATA 5 GND 13 CRT_HS 6 GND 14 CRT_VS 7 GND 15 DDC_CLK 8 GND IEEE 1394 Connector Pin Signal 1 TPB– 2 TPB+ 3 TPA– 4 TPA+
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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. 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Turn the computer over and remove the six M2.
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. 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the system board. 3.
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. 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the palm rest.
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.
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. 14. Loosen the captive screw securing the modem cable to the system board. 15. Remove the six M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 16. Remove the system board from the computer base. a. Ensure that you have disconnected all cables from the system board. b.
Back to Contents Page 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.
Back to Contents Page Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual 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.
Back to Contents Page Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Devices Dell™ Latitude™ X1 Service Manual Memory Module Mini PCI Card Modem Memory Module The computer has one memory slot, which is under the keyboard and holds the basic memory module as configured from the factory. CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
1 securing clips (2 per connector) 2 memory module 5. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. b. Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector. Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate the module down until you feel a click. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer does not boot. The Num Lock and Scroll Lock lights blink about 10 times. 6.
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. Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables. 1 antenna cables (2) 2 Mini PCI card 1 b. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. c. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.
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. 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
