Dell Latitude C500
The Latitude C500 is a Celeron-based laptop that was released in May 2001. It is completely identical to the Latitude C600, and installing a Pentium III CPU in a C500 will make it report as a C600 in the BIOS. The one other hardware difference is that the C500 was available with a 12.1" screen, although such models are quite uncommon.
Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | CPU Type: Socket 495 Intel Mobile Celeron "Coppermine" @700MHz |
| Chipset | Intel 440BX |
| RAM | PC100 SDRAM, 2 slots Standard: Unknown Maximum: 512MB |
| Hard Disk | 2.5" IDE Uses proprietary adapter?: Yes Standard: 6, 10, or 20GB |
| Display Options | - 12.1" TFT LCD @800x600 - 14.1" TFT LCD @1024x768 |
| Graphics Chipset | ATI Mobility 128 VRAM: 8MB |
| Audio | ESS Maestro-3i |
| Main Battery | Lithium Ion |
| CMOS Battery | 6-cell Varta NiMH (1x6) |
| Power Supply | Latitude C-Series 3-pin - Dell PA-2, PA-6, or PA-9 |
| Disk Drives | Latitude C-Series Modular Bay supporting the following: - Various CD & DVD Drives - 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive - ZIP Drive - 2nd HDD - 2nd Battery |
| PC Cards | 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots |
| Networking | - Modem (Standard) - 10/100 Ethernet (Optional) - WiFi (Optional) |
| Other I/O | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 1x Dock Connector - 1x USB 1.x - 1x S-Video Out - 1x Line Out - 1x Mic In - Infrared |
| BIOS | Dell BIOS (Phoenix-based) |
| Pointing Device | Trackpad & TrackPoint |
Resources
 Drivers |
 User Manual |
 Service Manual |
 Schematic |
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Common Faults & Maintenance
CMOS Battery Leaks
The Varta NiMH CMOS battery in the C500 is highly prone to leaking and should be removed from every single C600 if original. The battery is under the RAM door on the bottom of the laptop. As it is placed directly over the motherboard, even a small leak will be catastrophic.
Lid Latch Failure
The LCD lid latch mechanism on the C500 wears out easily and often stops working.
Gallery
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Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/15/2024
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