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Dell™ Latitude™ D430 Service Manual
Before You Begin Suspend-Switch Sensor Board
Hard Drive System Board
Hinge Cover Fan
Keyboard PC Card/Smart Card Reader
Coin-Cell Battery Modem
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Wireless Switch
Memory and Mini-Cards Power Button Assembly
Display Assembly Battery Latches
Palm Rest Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
Speaker Flashing the BIOS
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you mak
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Back to Contents Page Battery Latches Dell™ Latitude™ D430 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 an unpainted metal surface. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid to
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1 screw driver 2 bracket 3 securing tab 4 shorter battery-latch assembly 5 computer base Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ D430 Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer. l You have read the safety information in the Dell™
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3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 4. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you mu
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Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ D430 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 a connector on the back panel of the computer. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer. If
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Back to Contents Page PC Card/Smart Card Reader Dell™ Latitude™ D430 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 an unpainted metal surface. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, an
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Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow 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 a connector on the back panel of the computer. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer. 1. Follow the procedures in "B
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Back to Contents Page Memory and Mini-Cards Dell™ Latitude™ D430 Memory Mini-Cards Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your computer User's Guide for information about the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the
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1 memory module 2 securing clips (2) NOTICE: Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to prevent damage to connectors. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. 5. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. b. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down
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1 antenna cables (2) a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips. b. Release the card by pushing the metal securing clips toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly. c. Lift the card out of its connector. 1 WLAN card 2 metal securing clips (2) NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and
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Mobile Broadband (WWAN) Cards NOTE: Mobile Broadband cards may not be available in all regions. If you ordered a Mobile Broadband card with your computer, the card is already installed. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. If a Mobile Broadband card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mobile Broadband card, remove the existing card: 1 antenna wires (2) 2 M
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NOTE: Cable routing for the Mobile Broadband card may vary. b. Align the card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the card into the connector until you feel a click. 1 Mobile Broadband card 2 system board connector NOTE: For more specific information about which cable to connect to which connector, see the documentation that came with your Mobile Broadband card. c. Connect the white antenna cable with the black stripe to the connector on the card marked with a white
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1 metal tabs (2) on SIM card slot 2 SIM card with cut-off corner NOTE: When you replace the SIM card, ensure that you slide the SIM card under the two metal tabs on the SIM card slot with the cut-off corner of the card facing toward the back of the computer. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D430 Removing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Removing the Display-Panel Brackets Removing the Display Cable Removing the Display Latch 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 pe
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7. Lift the display assembly away from the computer. 1 Mini-Card antenna cables 2 display cable 3 display assembly NOTE: When you replace the display assembly, route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the system board and turn the computer upside down to connect the antenna cables to the Mini-Cards. Removing the Display Bezel 1. Remove the six screw covers/bumpers and the six M2.5 x 4.2-mm shoulder screws from the display bezel. 2. Use your fingers to carefully s
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1 M2 x 2 display 3 top 3-mm panel cover screws (2) Removing the Display-Panel Brackets 1. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws (two on each bracket) from the display-panel brackets. 1 display-panel brackets (2) 2 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 3 display panel Removing the Display Cable 1 back of display-panel cable 2 pull-tab on inverter 3 bottom flex-cable assembly connector connector 4 top flex-cable connector
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Removing the Display Latch 1 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 2 screw holders (2) 3 display latch 4 metal plate 5 display base Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ D430 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 an unpainted metal surface. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins
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Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D430 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 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
