Before You Begin
System Components
Hard Drive
Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem
Keyboard
Display Assembly, Display Latch, and Hinge Covers
Palm Rest
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Hybrid Cooling Fan
Reserve Battery
Flashing the BIOS
Speaker Assemblies
System Board
Battery and Module Bay Latches
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Preparing to Work Inside the ComputerRecommended ToolsScrew Identification
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read "Safety and EMC Instructions: Portable Computers"
in your System Information Guide.
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: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
1. Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
2. Save any work in progress and close all open programs.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
NOTE: Make sure the computer is turned off and not in suspend-to-disk or hibernate mode. If you cannot shut
down the computer using the computer operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
4. Make sure the computer is undocked.
5. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
6. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices.
7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
8. Remove any installed PC Cards or plastic blanks from the PC Card slot.
9. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery and secondary battery (if present)
before you service the computer.
10. Remove the primary battery from the battery bay and the secondary battery from the module bay, if a secondary
battery is in use.
11. Remove any installed device in the module bay.
12. To dissipate any static electricity while you work, use a wrist grounding strap or periodically touch an unpainted metal
surface.
13. Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by it edges
or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its pins.
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The procedures in this manual require the following tools:
#1 magnetized Phillips screwdriver
¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver
Small plastic scribe
Microprocessor extractor
Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD
Computer Orientation
1 back
2 right
3 front
4 left
Screw Identification
When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws.
The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes.
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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 manual assumes that a part can be replaced by performing
the removal procedure in reverse order.
1 display assembly10 bottom case
2 center control cover11 memory module cover
3 microprocessor thermal cooling assembly12 module bay device
4 hybrid cooling fan13 main battery
5 microprocessor14 hard drive
6 system board15 left speaker
7 right speaker16 palm rest
8 modem and network-adapter connector covers 17 keyboard
Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual
1. If you only have one memory module, install it in the connector labeled "JDIM1" on the system board. Install a second
memory module in the connector labeled "JDIM2."
NOTE: Memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit into their sockets, in only one direction.
NOTICE: The memory module must be inserted at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector.
2. Align the notch in the memory module with the slot in the center of the socket.
3. Slide the edge connector of the module firmly into the socket at a
45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until you hear a click. If you do not hear the click, remove the module
and reinstall it.
4. Replace the cover and tighten the two captive screws.
Mini PCI Card
You must remove the Mini PCI card before the system board can be removed.
Removing the Mini PCI Card
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed
batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on
the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.
1. Remove the memory module cover
2. Disconnect the Mini PCI card from the antenna cables.
3. To release a Mini PCI card from its socket, spread apart the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.
b. Lift the center control cover up and away from the bottom case.
Center Control Cover Removal
5. To release the keyboard from the palm rest, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to pull up on the
scalloped edge of the blank key on the keyboard.
Display Assembly, Display Latch, and Hinge Covers: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual
batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on
the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.
1. Remove the hard drive
2. Remove the display assembly
3. Use a plastic scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw holes located on the front of the bezel.
4. Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on the front of the bezel.
NOTICE: Carefully separate the bezel from the top cover to avoid damage to the bezel.
5. 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 up the inside of the bezel while pushing in on the outside.
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Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed
batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on
the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.
1. Remove the hard drive
2. Remove the display assembly
3. Remove the display bezel
4. Remove the hinge covers
5. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the left side of the display panel and the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the right
side of the display panel.
NOTE: If you have a Hitachi display panel, remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws from the center of the left side of
the display panel.
6. Remove the M2 x 4-mm screw that secures the display-feed flex cable to the display assembly through the black
plastic flex-cable retention bracket (see "14.1-Inch Display Bezel and Panel
7. Lift from the top and rotate the display panel out of the top cover.
8. Disconnect the bottom flex cable connector from the inverter connector by pulling straight up on the attached pull tab
(see "Display-Feed Flex Cable Connections
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Display Latch
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed
batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on
the computer.
Removing the Display Latch
1. Remove the hard drive.
2. Remove the display assembly
3. Remove the display bezel
4. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws and the two M1.7 x 3.5-mm screws that secure the display latch and bracket to
the top cover.
5. Lift the display latch and bracket up and out of the top cover.
Display Latch Removal (14.1-Inch XGA Panel Shown)
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1 M1.7 x 3.5-mm screws (2)
2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
3 display latch
4 bracket
Replacing the Display Latch
1. On 14.1-inch XGA panels, place the display latch on top of its screw holes, and then place the bracket on top of the
display latch, aligning the bracket and display latch screw holes.
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NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the
microprocessor thermal cooling assembly. The oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
3. Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly
NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on
the microprocessor module.
4. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counter-clockwise
until it comes to the cam stop.
The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the microprocessor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket
cam screw (see "Microprocessor Module Removal
5. Use a microprocessor extraction tool to remove the microprocessor module.
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Replacing 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 insert the
microprocessor module.
NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1
corner of the ZIF socket.
NOTICE: You must position the microprocessor module correctly in the ZIF socket to avoid permanent damage to the
module and the socket.
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, the module is not seated correctly.
NOTICE: Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam
screw and microprocessor (see "Microprocessor Module Removal
2. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the microprocessor module to the system board.
3. Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD. For instructions on how to flash the BIOS, see
"Flashing the BIOS
Hybrid Cooling Fan: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual
1 system-board interface connector 5 M2 x 3-mm screw (1)
2 fan power cable6 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
3 spring fingers7 hybrid cooling fan
4 keyboard screw hole
7. Disconnect the fan power cable from the system-board interface connector and remove the hybrid cooling fan.
NOTE: The fan power cable is long, and can be pulled out from under the EMI shield to provide access to the
connector.
NOTICE: Do not block the keyboard screw hole when reinstalling the fan. Route the fan power cable under the spring
fingers and behind the keyboard screw hole to prevent damage to the fan power cable.
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Removing the Reserve BatteryReplacing the Reserve Battery
Removing the Reserve Battery
NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer's RTC and NVRAM when the computer is turned off.
Removing the battery causes the computer to lose the date and time information as well as all user-specified
parameters in the BIOS. If possible, make a copy of this information before you remove the reserve battery.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed
batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on
the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.
1. Remove the hard drive
2. Remove the keyboard
3. Disconnect the reserve battery cable from the system board connector.
4. Pry the reserve battery free from the system board. The reserve battery is attached to the system board with a piece
of adhesive tape.
5. Remove any remnants of the adhesive tape from the system board.
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Flashing the BIOS
Flashing the BIOS
To update the basic input/output system (BIOS):
1. Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
2. Turn on the computer. The following error message appears:
System hardware failures: #0010
Strike the F1 key to shutdown
3. Instead of pressing <F1>, insert the flash BIOS update floppy disk or CD into the appropriate drive and press <F6>,
and then press <F4>. The computer displays the following message on the screen:
Failure override
Processor update failure. Reload current BIOS
Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility.
4. Press <F1>. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS.
5. Press <F2> to enter the system setup program and reset the boot sequence with the appropriate drive, if required.
6. Press <ESC> to exit the system setup program.
7. Remove the flash BIOS update floppy disk or CD from the drive and restart the computer.
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Removing the Speaker AssembliesReplacing the Speaker Assemblies
Removing the Speaker Assemblies
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed
batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on
the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.
The speakers are located on the front left and right sides of the bottom case. Each speaker assembly is marked with a left or
right label. Take note of the speaker and antenna wire routing so that you can replace them properly under their routing clips.
Speaker Assemblies: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual
1 antenna cable6 antenna cable
2 in-line connector7 right speaker holder
3 left speaker8 mounting ring
4 mounting ring9 right speaker
5 left speaker holder
1. Remove the hard drive
2. Remove the keyboard
3. Remove the display assembly
4. Remove the palm rest
5. Disconnect the speaker interface cable connectors.
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Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
The system board's BIOS chip contains the service tag sequence, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the
computer. The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the service tag
sequence to the replacement system board.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed
batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on
the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.
1. Remove the hard drive
2. Remove the keyboard
3. Remove the display assembly
4. Remove the palm rest
5. Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly
6. Remove the microprocessor
7. Remove the modem
8. Turn the computer over, and remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "circle B" that secure the system board to
the bottom case.
9. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "circle B" that secure the fan guard to the bottom case.
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1 fan guard
2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (9)
10. Turn the computer over and remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw, which is labeled "circle B" with an arrow on the front
center of the system board by the battery connector (see "System Board Removal
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11. Remove the speakers from the bottom case.
12. Pull the right side of the bottom case, next to the external headphone and microphone connectors, away from the
system board as you simultaneously lift the front of the system board out and away from the bottom case.
Replacing the System Board
1. Install the microprocessor on the replacement system board.
2. Connect the right and left speakers
3. Install the replacement system board.
a. Insert the external microphone and headphone connectors through the bottom case.
b. Replace the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws, starting on the right side of the bottom case (see "System Board Screw
Removal").
c. Replace the fan guard, inserting the tab into the bottom case, and replace the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws (see
"System Board Screw Removal"). Replacing the screw opposite the tab first makes it easier to insert and replace
the other two screws.
4. Replace the modem, the speaker assemblies, and the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly that you removed from
the old system board.
NOTE: Be sure to route cables so that they will not be crimped or pinched when the complete assembly is put
back together.
5. Replace the palm rest, the keyboard, the display assembly, and the hard drive.
6. Replace the module bay devices and any PC Cards or plastic blanks in the PC Card slot.
7. Insert the floppy disk or CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive, and turn on
the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen.
to the replacement system board.
NOTE: After replacing the system board, be sure to enter the computer service tag sequence into the BIOS of
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Removing the Battery and Module Bay LatchesReplacing the Battery and Module Bay Latches
Removing the Battery and Module Bay Latches
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed
batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on
the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.
1. Remove the hard drive
2. Remove the keyboard
3. Remove the display assembly
4. Remove the palm rest
5. Remove the system board
6. Remove the latch button by using a plastic scribe to push on the snap tabs until the latch button is released from the
bottom case.
To prevent the latch assembly from coming loose, apply pressure to the latch and spring while removing the latch
button. If the latch assembly does come loose from the case:
a. Slide the spring onto the slider on the latch, and reinstall the latch into the holding features on the inside of the
bottom case.
b. Ensure that the slider is inserted into the hole, that the side of the latch with the two bumps is facing the back of
the case, and that the side with the wear rib is facing the front of the case.
NOTE: The latch will not function properly if the slider is oriented incorrectly.