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Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual
Before You Begin Palm Rest
Modem
Media Bay Devices
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Hard Drive
Processor Module
Hinge Cover
Using Cards
Keyboard
System Board Assembly
Memory
Fan
Display
® Base
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Battery Latch Assembly
Mini-Card
Flashing the BIOS
Coin-Cell Battery
Model PP04X
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make be
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Back to Contents Page Base Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Computer Base Replacing the Computer Base Removing the Computer Base CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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. 1. Follow the instructi
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Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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 pane
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2. Place the battery latch spring onto the guide post on the battery latch assembly. 3. With the battery latch assembly slightly elevated, align the slot in the latch assembly with the guide posts on the base of the computer. NOTE: Ensure that the tabs on the battery latch assembly are behind the retention tabs on the base of the computer. 1 retention tabs 2 guide post (2) 3 battery-latch assembly slot 4 battery-latch assembly 5 battery-release button hole tabs 4
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This section 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 Before Working Inside Your Computer. l You have read the safety information in the Dell Product Information Guide. l A component ca
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6. Slide and hold the battery latch on the bottom of the computer, then lift the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery latch Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a 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 NOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to prevent a loss of power. Failure to do so may cause system damage. 1
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9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page ® Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Replacing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed. Removing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instruct
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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. 1. Connect the cable connector to the card connector. 2. Slide card cable connector beneath the metal tab. 3. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you perform 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
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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. 1. Insert the battery at a 30-degree angle under the clip with the positive (+) side up, and then push the battery into place. 2. Replace the memory module/coin-cell battery cover and tighten the screw. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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. NOTI
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NOTICE: Do not touch the processor die. Press and hold the processor down on the substrate on which the die is mounted while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and processor. 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. A processor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent
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Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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 t
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1 display assembly 2 antenna cables (3) 3 display cable pull tab Replacing the Display Assembly NOTICE: Ensure the antenna cables are not twisted and that they are lying flat in the antenna cable clip. 1. Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer, then lower the display into place. 2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the display on the back of the computer. NOTICE: Using the plastic tabs on the base of the computer, ensure that cab
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5. Remove the six rubber display bumpers and two mylar screw covers from around the display bezel. 6. Remove the eight M2.5 x 4.2 x 5-mm shoulder screws from around the display bezel. 1 mylar screw covers (2) 2 rubber display bumpers (6) 3 M2.5 x 4.2 x 5-mm screws (8) 4 display bezel NOTICE: Removal of the bezel from the display back cover requires extreme care to avoid damage to the bezel. 7. Starting at the edges of the bottom of the display panel, use your fin
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6. Remove the eight M2.5 x 5-mm screws (four on each side of the display panel) that secure the display panel to the display cover in sequential order. 7. Lift the display panel out of the display cover. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (8) 2 display panel assembly 3 display cover 8. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws (two on each side of the display panel) that secure the brackets to the display panel. 1 display panel 2 bracket (2) 3 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 9. Use the pull tab to d
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2. Connect the bottom flex-cable connector to the inverter connector. 3. Align the screwholes and guide pins on the brackets with the corresponding holes on the display panel, then replace the four M2 x 3-mm screws (two on each side of the display panel) to secure the brackets to the display panel. 4. Gently place the display panel inside the display cover. 5. Replace the eight M2.5 x 5-mm screws (four on each side of the display panel) in sequential order to secure the
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1 display latch 2 display cover Replacing the Display Latch 1. Align the latch with the slots on the display cover and slide it into place. 2. Slide the latch spring into the plastic sleeve, if present, then connect the latch spring to the display latch and display cover. 3. Replace the wireless antenna cover, then replace the four M2 x 3-mm screws to secure the antenna cover to the display cover. 4. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Beze
