Dell Latitude CP
Pentium MMX-based business laptop, released in 1997. It shared the same design and most specifications with the Pentium II-based CPi.
Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Pentium MMX @166 or 233MHz |
| RAM | 2x 144pin EDO Slots - 128MB Maximum |
| Hard Disk | 2.5" IDE - Uses proprietary connector - 10 or 20GB Standard |
| Display Options | - 12.1" Passive Matrix LCD @800x600 - 12.1" Active Matrix LCD @800x600 - 13.3" Active Matrix LCD @1024x768 |
| GPU Options | NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD (NM2160) - 2MB VRAM |
| Audio | Crystal 4237B |
| Main Battery | Lithium Ion |
| CMOS Battery | VARTA 6-cell NiMH |
| 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 | None |
| Other I/O | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x S-Video Out - 1x USB 1.x - 1x Mic In - 1x Headphone Out - 1x Line In - 1x Docking connector - 1x PS/2 |
| BIOS | Dell BIOS (Phoenix-based) |
| Pointing Device | Trackpad |
Resources
 Drivers |
 Service Manual |
|---|
Common Faults & Maintenance
Brittle Plastic
The plastic on the CP is insanely brittle. On models with the 13.3" display, this leads to the plastic cracking around the hinge mounts, causing the case to split into pieces eventually. The 12.1" models seem less prone to this but it can still happen.
CMOS Battery Leaks
The Varta CMOS battery used by the CP leaks nearly 100% of the time. It is located under the keyboard and should be removed on any Latitude CP to prevent damage.
Gallery
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Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/02/2024
Update Reason: pages consolidated
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