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Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual
Before You Begin Palm Rest
System Components Fan
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Hard Drive Microprocessor Module
Center Control Cover Speaker Assembly
Keyboard Base Latch
Memory Module, Modem, and Devices System Board
Coin-Cell Battery Flashing the BIOS
Mini PCI Card Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
Display Assembly and Display Latch
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates importa
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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 CAUTION: 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. Read and follow applicable instructions in the safety instructions in the Product
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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 Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update program floppy or CD Computer Orientation 1 back 2 right 3 front 4 left Screw Identification When
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Display Assembly: Display Bezel: Display Panel: (4 each) (6 each) (4 each) Display Latch: Palm Rest: Fan: (1 each) (2 each at top) (2 each) (13 each at bottom) Speakers: Modem: System Board: (2 each—1 on each side) (1 each) (5 each) Back to Contents Page
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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. NOTE: If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from a CD before inserting the CD. 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 and updates the new BIOS. W
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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 CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unp
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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 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching a
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3 coin-cell battery cable connector 4 securing sleeve 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
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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 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as th
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Installing the Microprocessor Module NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the microprocessor module. Seating the microprocessor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force. NOTICE: A microprocessor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the microprocessor and ZIF socket. 1. Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, and inse
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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 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back pan
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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. NOTE: Ensure that you route the antenna cables under the routing clips. Failure to do so could result in your keyboard not seating properly. 4. Replace the keyboard (see "Installing the
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6. Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on the front of the bezel. 1 display bezel 2 display panel 3 display bumpers (6) 4 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (6) NOTICE: Carefully separate the bezel from the top cover to avoid damage to 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. NOTE: Follow the same procedure on all
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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 Assembly"). 5. Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel"). 6. Remove the antenna cables from the routing clips on the side of the display panel.
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1 display panel 2 top cover 3 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 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. 1 top flex-cable connector 2 top display-cable connector 3 pull-tab on bottom flex-cable 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.
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7. Remove the display latch (see "Removing the Display Latch"). 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 display latch 3 guide pins (2) 4 top cover 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
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Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Fan Installing the Fan CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. Removing the Fan 1. Follow the instructions in "Prepari
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Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not rem
