Dell Latitude L400
12.1" Pentium III Ultralight/Subnotebook, released in 2001. This machine was manufactured by Quanta, and Gateway sold a very similar model.
The L400 was also sold with altered styling as the Inspiron 2100.
Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Mobile Pentium III "Coppermine" @700MHz |
| Chipset | Intel Mobile 440BX PCI |
| RAM | 1x PC100 SDRAM Slot - 64, 128, or 256MB Standard - 256MB Maximum |
| Hard Disk | 2.5" IDE - Uses proprietary connector - 6, 10, 20, or 30GB Standard |
| Display Options | 12.1" TFT LCD @1024x768 |
| GPU Options | ATI Mobility M w/ 4MB VRAM |
| Audio | Crystal CS4281 |
| Main Battery | Lithium Ion (4 or 6 cell) |
| CMOS Battery | VARTA 3-cell NiMH |
| Power Supply | Latitude LS/L400 Proprietary - Dell ADP-50SB (09834T) |
| Disk Drives | None (connector for external modular bay present) |
| PC Cards | 1x PCMCIA/CardBus Slot |
| Networking | - Modem - Ethernet - WiFi (Optional) |
| Other I/O | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 1x USB 1.x - 1x Line Out - 1x Mic In - 1x Dock Connector |
| BIOS | PhoenixBIOS |
| Pointing Device | Trackpad |
Resources
 Drivers |
 User Manual |
 Service Manual |
 Schematic |
|---|
Common Faults & Maintenance
CMOS Battery Leaks
The Varta NiMH CMOS battery in the L400 is highly prone to leaking and should be removed from every single L400 if original. As it is placed directly over the motherboard, even a small leak will be catastrophic.
Hinge Covers
I've seen many of these up for sale with broken plastic on the hinge covers, so it's a likely cosmetic weak point on these.
Gallery
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Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/01/2024
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