Dell Latitude C610 User Manual

Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual

Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual

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

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the

problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel is a registered trademark of

Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.

Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

January 2002 Rev. A01

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Recommended Tools

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Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw 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.

Screw Identification

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NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length. Make sure that the

screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid over tightening.

Hard Drive Door: (1 each)

Display Bezel: (6 each)

Rubber Screw Covers (6 each)

Keyboard to Bottom Case:

(5 each)

Hinge Bracket to Bottom Case: (5 each)

Display Assembly to Top Cover: (5 each)

Palm Rest to Bottom Case:

(5 each) (3 each)

Display-Feed Flex Cable: (4 each)

Hybrid Cooling Fan: (2 each) (1 each)

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System Board to Bottom Case: (10 each)

Display Latch: (2 each) (2 each)

Modem to System Board:

(2 each)

Memory Module Cover: (2 captive screws) (1 each)

NOTE: The single screw is one of the five keyboard screws.

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System Components

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Exploded View

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 assembly 10 bottom case 2 center control cover 11 memory module cover 3 microprocessor thermal cooling assembly 12 module bay device 4 hybrid cooling fan 13 main battery 5 microprocessor 14 hard drive 6 system board 15 left speaker 7 right speaker 16 palm rest 8 modem and network-adapter connector covers 17 keyboard

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9 fan guard

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Hard Drive: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual

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Hard Drive

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Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed

batteries.

NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the hard drive by its edges (do not squeeze the top of the

hard drive case), and avoid dropping it.

NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive

while the computer is running, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode.

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.

2. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer.

3. Turn the computer over. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the hard drive door.

Hard Drive Removal

1 bottom of computer 2 M3 x 5-mm screw 3 hard drive door

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4. Lift up the hard drive door until you hear a click.

5. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.

Replacing the Hard Drive

NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. If you force the hard drive into place using

excessive force, you may damage the connector.

1. Lift up the hard drive door until you hear a click. Push the hard drive into the drive bay until it is fully seated in the bay.

2. Press the hard drive door down.

3. Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the hard drive door.

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Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem

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Memory Modules Mini PCI Card Modem

Memory Modules

Removing the Memory Module Cover

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. Turn the computer over, and use a flat-blade screwdriver to release the two captive screws from the memory module cover.

2. Remove the M2.5 x 12-mm screw labeled "circle K." (The screw is one of the five keyboard screws.)

3. Place your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift and slide the cover open.

Memory Module Cover

1 M2.5 x 12-mm screw (1) 2 captive screws (2)

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Removing the Memory Modules

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

NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the inner metal tabs that

secure the memory module.

2. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the inner tabs on each end of the memory module socket.

The module should pop up.

Memory Module Removal

1 JDIM 1 2 JDIM 2 3 memory module sockets (2) 4 inner tabs (2 per socket)

3. Lift the memory module out of its socket.

Replacing the Memory Modules

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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.

4. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.

Mini PCI Card

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1 antenna connectors on card (2) 2 antenna cables (2)

Replacing the Mini PCI Card

1. Align the Mini PCI card with the socket at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the socket.

NOTICE: The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections.

2. Lower the Mini PCI card toward the inner tabs to approximately a 20-degree angle.

3. Continue lowering the Mini PCI card until it snaps into the inner tabs of the socket.

4. Attach the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card.

5. Replace the cover and tighten the two captive screws.

Modem

Removing the Modem

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. Turn the computer over, and remove the memory module cover

2. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the modem to the system board.

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NOTICE: Do not pull on the modem cable. Pull from the modem connector to disconnect the cable.

3. Pull straight up on the attached pull tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the system board and disconnect the modem cable.

Modem Removal

1 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 2 modem connector 3 modem cable 4 pull tab

Replacing the Modem

1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.

NOTICE: The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections.

2. Align the modem with the screw holes and press the modem into the connector on the system board.

3. Install the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the modem to the system board.

4. Replace the memory module cover

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and tighten the two captive screws.

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Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

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. Turn the computer over, and remove the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws labeled "circle K."

Screw Removal

1 M2.5 x 12-mm screws (5)

3. Turn the computer over and open the display.

NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when

removing and handling the keyboard.

4. Remove the center control cover.

a. Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to lift the right edge of the center control cover and pry it

loose from the bottom case.

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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.

Keyboard Removal

1 keyboard 2 track stick 3 scalloped edge of blank key 4 palm rest

6. Lift the keyboard straight up until it clears the keyboard boss support in the bottom case.

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