Dell Latitude CSx
13.3" Pentium III Ultralight/Subnotebook, released in December 1999 as a successor to the Pentium II-based Latitude CS. The image on the right is a CS, but the two look identical. The CPU is essentially the only difference between the two.
Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | CPU Type: Socket 495 Intel Mobile Pentium III @500MHz |
| Chipset | Unknown |
| RAM | SDRAM, 2x 144pin Slots Standard: Unknown Maximum: 320MB |
| Hard Disk | 2.5" IDE Uses proprietary adapter?: Yes Standard: Unknown |
| Display Options | 13.3" Active Matrix LCD @1024x768 |
| Graphics Chipset | NeoMagic MagicMedia 256ZX (NM2360) VRAM: 4MB |
| Audio | NeoMagic NM2360 Audio |
| 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 | None, external drive connector for C-Series modules present |
| PC Cards | 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots |
| Networking | None |
| Other I/O | - 1x Parallel - 1x VGA Out - 1x USB 1.x - 1x PS/2 - 1x Dock Connector - 1x External drive connector - 1x Line Out - 1x Mic In |
| BIOS | Dell BIOS (Phoenix-based) |
| Pointing Device | Trackpad |
Resources
 Drivers |
 Service Manual |
|---|
Common Faults & Maintenance
Brittle Plastic
The plastic parts of the CSx are extremely brittle and must be handled with extreme care. Luckily, the rear display housing is made of magnesium so hinge failures are rare.
CMOS Battery Leaks
The Varta CMOS battery in the Latitude CSx leaks nearly 100% of the time and will damage both the keyboard and the motherboard if left to rot. It must be removed.
Gallery
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Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/16/2024
Update Reason: release date updated
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