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Dell™ Latitude™ D620 Service Manual
Before You Begin Palm Rest
System Components Modem
Media Bay Devices Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Hard Drive Processor Module
Hinge Cover Speaker
Keyboard Microphone
Memory PC Card Reader
Display Assembly System Board
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Fan
Communications Cards Base
Coin-Cell Battery Flashing the BIOS
Model PP18L
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indi
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Back to Contents Page Base Dell™ Latitude™ D620 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, 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. 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ D620 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Computer Orientation Screw Identification 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 C
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NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network device. 3. Disconnect any telephone, network, and USB cables from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 5. Turn over the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 6. Remove the battery: a. Slide the two battery-
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Optical Drive: Fan Module: Display Assembly to Computer Base: (1 each) (4 each) (4 each) NOTE: This screw is optional and might not be installed on the computer. Modem to Display Bezel: Display Panel: System Board: (6 each) (8 each) (2 each) Top of Palm Rest to Base Plastics to Hard Drive Carrier to Computer Base: Palm Rest From Bottom: Hard Drive: (3 each) (7 each) (2 each) Speaker to System Board to Keyboard to Palm Rest: Base Plastic
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Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D620 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive. Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. NOTE: If you use a BIOS-updat
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Back to Contents Page Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ D620 Service Manual 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 avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you be
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Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D620 Service Manual 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 avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
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Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Latitude™ D620 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Installing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, 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
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Installing the Processor Module NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor module. Seating the processor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force. NOTICE: A processor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the processor and ZIF socket. 1. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module so that it points to the triangle on the system board, and insert the processor
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Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D620 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Installing the Display Panel Removing the Display Hinges Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electri
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1 antenna cables 2 display cable 12. Lift the display assembly out of the computer base. Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, 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. 1. F
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1 screw covers/display bumpers (6) 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (6) 3 display bezel 4 top cover Removing the Display Panel CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, 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. 1. Foll
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Installing the Display Panel 1. Replace the eight M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the display panel to the top cover. 2. Route the display-feed flex cable and antenna cables so that they rest in the notch located in the bottom edge of the top cover. 3. Replace the display bezel. Removing the Display Hinges CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to co
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Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ D620 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, 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. 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
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Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D620 Service Manual NOTE: You need the Operating System CD to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You also need the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer to install the drivers and utilities on the new 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 working inside your computer, follow the safety instr
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Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Latitude™ D620 Service Manual 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 a connector on the back of the computer). NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Be car
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Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ D620 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, follow the safety instructions in your 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 m
