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    Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2005DellInc.Allrightsreserved. ReproductioninanymannerwhatsoeverwithoutthewrittenpermissionofDellInc.isstrictlyforbidden. Trademarks used in thi[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual  Preparing to Work Inside the Computer  Recommended Tools  Computer Orientation  Screw Identification  Preparing to Work Inside the Computer  1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer co[...]

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     Recommended Tools The procedures in this manual require the following tools: l  #1 Phillips screwdriver l ¼ - inch flat - blade screwdriver l  Small plastic scribe l  Flash BIOS update program CD or USB memory key with the flash BIOS update program.  Computer Orientation  Screw Identification When you are removing and replaci[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Display Assembly (top — hinges): (2 each — M2 x 6 mm) Palm Rest (top): (5 each — M2.5 x 5 mm) (1 each — M2 x 3 mm) Fan: (3 each) Display Assembly (bottom — computer base): (2 each — M3 x 5 mm) Computer Base: (12 each — M2.5 x 5 mm) door for internal card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology (1 each — M2 x [...]

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    Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS  1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.  2. Insert the BIOS update program CD, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the flash update is complete, th[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual  Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology  Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology  Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology ?[...]

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    3. Replace the battery. Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Coin - Cell Battery Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual  Removing the Coin - Cell Battery  Replacing the Coin - Cell Battery  Removing the Coin - Cell Battery  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Turn over the computer, loosen the two capti[...]

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     Replacing the Coin - Cell Battery  1. Affix the replacement battery with the double - sided tape on the system board.  2. Replace the coin - cell battery cover. Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Center Control Cover Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual  Removing the Center Control Cover  Replacing the Center Control Cover  Removing the Center Control Cover  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Open the display all the way (180 degree[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Display Assembly Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual  Removing the Display Assembly  Replacing the Display Assembly  Removing the Display Assembly  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Turn the computer over and remove the two M3 x 5 - mm sc[...]

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     8. Pull up on the pull - tab to disconnect the display cable from the system board.  9. Remove the two M2 x 6 - mm screws from the left and right hinges.  10. Lift the display away from the computer and lay it aside.  Replacing the Display Assembly  1. Align the display assembly over the screw holes in the base of the computer.  [...]

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     8. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws labeled "D" on the computer base. Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Fan Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual  Removing the Fan  Replacing the Fan  Removing the Fan  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Remove the center control cover .  3. Remove the keyboard .  4. Remove the internal card with Bluetoot[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual  Removing the Hard Drive  Replacing the Hard Drive  Removing the Hard Drive  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Turn the computer over and remove the two M3 x 3 - mm screws.  3. Slide the h[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual  Removing the Keyboard  Replacing the Keyboard  Removing the Keyboard  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Remove the center control cover .  3. Remove the two M2 x 3 - mm screws across the to[...]

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     Replacing the Keyboard  1. Reconnect the keyboard connector to the to the system board connector/tab.  2. Gently slide the bottom of the keyboard into the base of the computer.  3. Replace the two M2 x 3 - mm screws across the top of the keyboard.  4. Replace the center control cover . Back to Contents Page  NOTE: You may need to[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Mini PCI Card Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual  Removing the Mini PCI Card  Replacing the Mini PCI Card  Removing the Mini PCI Card  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .  2. Remove the center control cover .  3. Remove the keyboard .  4. Remo[...]

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    b.  Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. c.  Remove the Mini PCI card from the connector at a 45 - degree angle.  Replacing the Mini PCI Card  1. Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45 - degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until it clicks. ?[...]

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    3. Replace the metal shield: a.  Slide the metal shield into place. b.  Tighten the two captive screws that secure the metal shield.  4. Replace the keyboard .  5. Replace the center control cover . Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual  Removing the Palm Rest  Replacing the Palm Rest  Removing the Palm Rest  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Remove the center control cover .  3. Remove the keyboard .  4. Remove the int[...]

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     8. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board.  9. Disconnect the button board from the system board. a.  Use a plastic scribe or small flat - head screwdriver to lift the top part of the system board connector for the button board. b.  Lift the button board cable out of the connector.  10. Disconnect the palm rest from [...]

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     Replacing the Palm Rest  1. Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap into place.  2. Connect the touch pad connector to the system board.  3. Connect the speaker connector.  4. Connect the button board connector.  5. Replace the five M2.5 x 5 - mm screws and the M2 x 3 - mm screw on the top of the palm rest. [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual  USB Connector  Video Connector  USB Connector  Video Connector Back to Contents Page   Pin  Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USBP+ 4 GND  Pin  Signal  Pin  Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+ 2 CRT_G 10 GND 3 CRT_B 11 MO[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Smart Card Reader Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual  Removing the Smart Card Reader  Replacing the Smart Card Reader  Removing the Smart Card Reader  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Remove the center control cover .  3. Remove the [...]

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     3. Replace the M2 x 3 - mm screw. Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual  Removing the System Board  Replacing the System Board  Removing the System Board The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag sequence, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for t[...]

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     11. Remove the remaining two screws that secure the system board to the computer base.  12. Starting from left to right, slide up toward the left and pull out the system board assembly.  Replacing the System Board  1 connector on internal card with Bluetooth ® wireless technology 2 smart card connector 1 M2.5 x 5 - mm screws (2) 1 sys[...]

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    1. Follow all of the steps in " Removing the System Board " in reverse order.  2. Turn on the computer.  3. Insert the CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws an[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  System Components Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this docu[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual  Notes, Notices, and Cautions ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2005DellInc.Allrightsreserved. ReproductioninanymannerwhatsoeverwithoutthewrittenpermissionofDellInc.is[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Memory Module and Modem Dell™Latitude™D410ServiceManual  Memory Module  Modem  Memory Module Your computer has two user - accessible SODIMM sockets, one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from the bottom of the computer (DIMM B).  Removing the Memory Module[...]

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    a.  Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector. b.  Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45 - degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.  2. Replace the keyboard .  3. Replace the center control cover .  R[...]

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     Replacing the Memory Module in DIMM B  1. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a.  Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector. b.  Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45 - degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the mo[...]

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    Removing the Modem  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Remove the center control cover .  3. Remove the keyboard .  4. Remove the metal shield that covers the modem: a.  Loosen the two captive screws that secure the metal shield. b.  Lift the shield on the side near the screw hol[...]

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    Replacing the Modem  1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.  2. Align the modem with the modem - screw hole and press the modem into the modem connector on the system board.  3. Install the modem screw to secure the modem to the system board.  4. Replace the modem cover. Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to en[...]