Dell Latitude 2100 User Manual

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Working on Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Specifications
Diagnostics
Passwords
System Setup
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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
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Dell Latitude 2100 Specifications

General

Storage	160GB HDD
Graphics	Intel GMA 950
LAN	10/100 Ethernet
Processor	Intel Atom N270
RAM	1GB DDR2
Display	10.1-inch (1024 x 576)
Operating System	Ubuntu Linux
Battery	4-cell or 6-cell
Wireless	802.11b/g
Ports	3 x USB 2.0, VGA
Card Reader	3-in-1 card reader
Webcam	Optional

Summary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

System Setup

Diagnostics

Adding and Replacing Parts

Passwords

Specifications

Battery

Removing the Battery

Step-by-step instructions on how to remove the laptop's main battery.

Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

Procedure for safely removing the keyboard from the computer.

Access Panel

Removing the Access Panel

Instructions for removing the computer's access panel.

Memory

Removing the Memory Module

Steps to remove the memory module from the computer.

Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Procedure for removing the coin-cell battery from the system board.

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card

Removing the WLAN Card

Instructions for removing the WLAN card from the computer.

Heat Sink

Removing the Heat Sink

Steps to disconnect and remove the heat sink assembly.

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

Procedure for removing the hard drive from the computer.

Hard Drive Bracket

Removing the Hard Drive Bracket

Instructions to remove the bracket securing the hard drive.

Working on Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Turning Off Your Computer

After Working Inside Your Computer