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    Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual   Notes, Notices, and Cautions ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2004 – 2005DellInc.Allrightsreserved. ReproductioninanymannerwhatsoeverwithoutthewrittenpermissionofDellInc.isstrict[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Latitude™D610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[...]

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     11. Remove any installed memory modules, Mini PCI cards, and devices, including a second battery if one is installed.  12. Remove the hard drive (see " Removing the Hard Drive ") .  Recommended Tools The procedures in this manual require the following tools: l  #1 Phillips screwdriver l ¼ - inch flat - blade screwdriver l[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Display Assembly: (4 each) Display Bezel: (6 each) Display Panel: (4 each) Display Latch: (1 each) Palm Rest: (2 each at top) (13 each at bottom) Fan: (2 each)  Speakers: (2 each — 1 on each side) Modem: (1 each)  System Board: (5 each)[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.  2. Insert the BIOS update program floppy or CD, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot a[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology  Installing the Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology   Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technol[...]

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    2. Connect the card to the card cable connector, slide the door with the card into the card compartment, and gently press the door into position.  3. Replace the battery. Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Coin - Cell Battery Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  Removing the Coin - Cell Battery  Installing 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 [...]

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     Installing the Coin - Cell Battery  1. Connect the coin - cell battery cable connector to the battery connector on the system board.  2. Slide the battery into the securing sleeve.  3. Replace the modem cover. Back to Contents Page  3 coin - cell battery cable connector 4 securing sleeve[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Microprocessor Module Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  Removing the Microprocessor Module  Installing the Microprocessor Module  Removing the Microprocessor Module   1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Remove the center control cover[...]

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     Installing the Microprocessor Module  1. Align the pin - 1 corner of the microprocessor module with the pin - 1 corner of the ZIF socket, and insert the microprocessor module. When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, t[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Display Assembly and Display Latch Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  Display Assembly  Display Bezel  Display Panel  Display Latch  Display Assembly   Removing the Display Assembly  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. R[...]

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     8. Lift the display assembly up and out of the computer base.  Installing the Display Assembly  1. Align the display assembly over the screw holes in the base of the computer.  2. Tighten the four M2.5 x 5 - mm screws.  3. Route the two antenna cables under the routing clips.  4. Replace the keyboard (see " Installing the Ke[...]

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    6. Remove the six M2.5 x 5 - mm screws located on the front of the bezel.  7. Startingatthebottomofthedisplaypanel(bytheDell™logo),useyourfingerstoseparatethebezelfromthetopcoverbyliftingtheinsideedgeofthe bezel and rotating away from the top cover.  I[...]

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     Removing the Display Panel  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Remove the center control cover (see " Removing the Center Control Cover ").  3. Remove the keyboard (see " Removing the Keyboard ").  4. Remove the display assembly (see " Removing the Display [...]

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     8. Remove the display panel from the top cover.  9. Use the pull - tab to disconnect the bottom flex - cable connector from the inverter connector.  10. Press in both sides of the top display cable connector, and pull the display cable connector away from the top flex - cable connector.  Installing the Display Panel  1. Connect the [...]

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     7. Remove the display latch (see " Removing the Display Latch ").  Installing the Display Latch  1. Align the latch on the guide pins located on the top cover.  2. Insert and tighten the M2.5 x 5 - mm screw that secures the display latch to the top cover. Back to Contents Page  1 M2.5 x 5 - mm screw 2 display latch 3 guide[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Fan Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  Removing the Fan  Installing the Fan   Removing the Fan  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Remove the center control cover (see " Removing the Center Control Cover ").  3. Remove th[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  Removing the Hard Drive  Installing the Hard Drive    Removing the Hard Drive  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Turn the computer over. Use a standard #1 Phillips screwdriver to remov[...]

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    5. Press the hard drive cover down until it is fully seated in the bay, and tighten the screws.  6. Install the operating system for your computer.  7. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Center Control Cover Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  Removing the Center Control Cover  Installing 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 d[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  Removing the Keyboard  Installing the Keyboard   Removing the Keyboard  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Remove the center control cover (see " Removing the Center Control Cover "[...]

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     2. Slide the keyboard tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the base of the computer.  3. Tighten the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws across the top of the keyboard.  4. Replace the center control cover (see " Installing the Center Control Cover "). Back to Contents Page  NOTE: You may need to slightly push the keyboard tabs into [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Base Latch Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  Removing the Base Latch  Installing the Base Latch   Removing the Base Latch  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Remove the center control cover (see " Removing the Center Control Cov[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Mini PCI Card Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  Removing the Mini PCI Card  Installing 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 (see " Removing the Center Contr[...]

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     Installing 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.  2. Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card. 1 Mini PCI card 2 metal securing tabs (2) NOTICE: To avoid damaging the antenna cables or the Mini PCI card, never place th[...]

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     3. Replace the keyboard (see " Installing the Keyboard ").  4. Replace the center control cover (see " Installing the Center Control Cover "). Back to Contents Page  1 Mini PCI card 2 antenna wires (2)[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  Removing the Palm Rest  Installing the Palm Rest   Removing the Palm Rest  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Remove the center control cover (see " Removing the Center Control Cover &[...]

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     8. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base by lifting the inside of the palm rest while pushing in on the outside.  Installing the Palm Rest  1. Align the palm rest with the computer base and snap into place.  2. Connect the touch pad cable to the connector on the [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  USB Connector  Video Connector  Parallel Connector  USB Connector  Video Connector  Parallel Connector  Pin  Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USBP+ 4 GND  Pin  Signal  Pin  Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+ 2 CRT[...]

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    Back to Contents Page   Pin  Signal  Pin  Signal 1 STROBE – 10 ACK – 2 PD0 11 BUSY 3 PD1 12 PE 4 PD2 13 SLCT 5 PD3 14 AFD/3M – 6 PD4 15 ERROR – 7 PD5 16 INIT – 8 PD6 17 SLIN – 9 PD7 18 - 25 GND[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Speaker Assembly Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  Removing the Speaker Assembly  Installing the Speaker Assembly   Removing the Speaker Assembly  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Remove the center control cover (see " Removin[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  Removing the System Board  Installing the System Board  Removing the System Board  The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the s[...]

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     12. Turn the computer over and remove the five M2 x 3 - mm screws labeled "B" that secure the system board assembly to the computer base.  13. Pull out the system board assembly starting from the front of the palm rest.  Installing the System Board  1. Follow all of the steps in " Removing the System Board " in reve[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  System Components Dell™Latitude™D610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  Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  Removing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly  Installing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly  Removing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in " Prep[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2004 – 2005DellInc.Allrightsreserved. ReproductioninanymannerwhatsoeverwithoutthewrittenpermissionofDellInc.isstrictlyforbidden.[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Memory Module, Modem, and Devices Dell™Latitude™D610ServiceManual  Memory Module  Modem  Devices  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[...]

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     Removing the Memory Module From DIMM B  1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw in the memory module cover, and then remove the cover.  3. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module conn[...]

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     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 edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate the module down until you feel a click. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.  2. Replace the cover and [...]

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     4. Remove the M2 x 3 - mm screw that attaches the modem.  5. Pull up on the pull - tab to disconnect the modem from the connector on the system board.  6. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem.  Installing the Modem  1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.  2. Align the connector on the bottom of the modem with the modem con[...]

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    4. Replace the modem cover.  Devices Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device security screw is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. When you install your device in the module bay, you can install the device security screw.  Removing the Device if the Security Screw Is N[...]

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     4. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.  5. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.  Installing the Device  1. Slide the device into the bay until it clicks in place.  2. Press the latch release back into position and replace the security screw if needed. Back to C[...]