Dell Latitude CS

13.3" Pentium II Ultralight/Subnotebook, released in Late 1998/Early 1999.

Specifications

Spec	Details
CPU	Intel Mobile Pentium II @400MHz
RAM	2x SDRAM Slots - 302MB Maximum
Hard Disk	2.5" IDE - Uses proprietary connector
Display Options	13.3" TFT LCD @1024x768
GPU Options	NeoMagic MagicMedia 256ZX (NM2360) - 4MB VRAM
Audio	NeoMagic NM2360 Audio
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	None, supports connecting C-Series modular bay devices externally
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

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Resources

Drivers	Service Manual

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Common Faults & Maintenance

Brittle Plastic

The plastic parts of the CS 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 CS leaks nearly 100% of the time and will damage both the keyboard and the motherboard if left to rot. It must be removed.

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Gallery

Coming soon.

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Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/02/2024
Update Reason: pages consolidated

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