DELL Latitude C810 Service Manual

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Dell Latitude C810 Service Manual

Dell™ Latitude™ C810 Service Manual

Before You Begin

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Screw Identification

Removing and Replacing Parts

System Components
Hard Drive
Fixed Optical Drive
Memory Module
Mini PCI Card Assembly
Keyboard Assembly
Display and Bezel Assemblies
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Video Graphics Board
Palmrest Assembly
Reserve Battery
System Board Assembly
Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies
Battery Charger Board
LED Board
Fan Assembly
RJ-11/RJ-45 Board

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 potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Dell Latitude C810 Service Manual

© 2001 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.

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.

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.

June 2001 P/N 2E405 Rev. A00

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Before You Begin

Dell™ Latitude™ C810 Service Manual

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Screw Identification

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

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 flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.

2. Save any work in progress and close all open application programs.

3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

NOTE: Before turning off the computer, make sure the computer is not in a power-management

mode.

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.

10. Remove the battery from the battery bay.

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NOTICE: To avoid component damage, always remove any installed batteries before you

service the computer.

11. Remove any device installed in the modular bay.

12. To dissipate static electricity while you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on
the computer chassis.

13. Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this manual require the following tools:

● #1 magnetized Phillips screwdriver

● Small flat-blade screwdriver

● Small plastic scribe

● Microprocessor extractor

● Nonmarring tool

● Flash BIOS upgrade program diskette or CD (provided when needed to upgrade the system

BIOS)

System Orientation

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Screw Identification

When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool to lay out and
keep track of the component screws.The placemat provides the number of screws and the 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
overtightening.

Screw Placement Map

Hard Drive Door Security:

M3.0 x 5 mm (1 each)

Keyboard to Bottom Case
Assembly:

M2.5 x 20 mm (4 each; one
in memory door and one in
mini-PCI door)

Display to Base:

M2.5 x 6 mm (3
each; 2 at back of
system; 1 at flex
cable strain relief)

Display Bezel:

Rubber screw covers (4
each)

Plastic screw covers (2 each)

M2.5 x 4 mm (6 each)

Display Panel to Display
Mounting Bracket:

M2.0 x 3 mm(6 each)

Flex Cable Mounting Bracket
to Top Cover:

M2.5 x 4 mm (1 each)

Video Graphics
Board:

M2.5 x 8 (3 each)

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Palmrest to
Bottom Case Assembly:

M2.5 x 20 mm (9 each)

Palmrest Bracket:
M2.5 x 4 mm (2 each)

System Board:

M2.5 x 4 mm captive
washer
(3 each)

M2.5 x 20 mm (1 each)

LED Board:

M2.0 x 4 mm (2
each)

Fan Assembly:

M2.0 x 4 mm (3 each)

RJ-11/RJ-45 Board
Assembly:

M2.5 x 4 mm (1 each)

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Removing and Replacing Parts

Dell™ Latitude™ C810 Service Manual

System Components
Hard Drive
Fixed Optical Drive
Memory Module
Mini PCI Card Assembly
Keyboard Assembly
Display and Bezel Assemblies
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module

Video Graphics Board
Palmrest Assembly
Reserve Battery
System Board Assembly
Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies
Battery Charger Board
LED Board
Fan Assembly
RJ-11/RJ-45 Board

System Components

Exploded View

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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.

Hard Drive

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from the electrical outlet and remove

any installed batteries.

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically

touching unpainted metal on the computer.

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

top of the case), and avoid dropping it.

Hard Drive

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Removing the Hard Drive

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."

2. Remove the drive door screw.

3. Pull the hard drive out.

Replacing the Hard Drive

1. Gently push the hard drive into the drive bay until the drive door is flush with the computer
case.

2. Push down on the drive until it snaps into place.

3. Replace the screw in the hard drive door.

Fixed Optical Drive

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from the electrical outlet and remove

any installed batteries.

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically

touching unpainted metal on the computer.

Fixed Optical Drive

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Removing the Fixed Optical Drive

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."

2. Loosen the captive screw on the bottom of the computer.

NOTICE: To keep the pull tab from catching on the captive screw, turn the computer over

before removing the fixed optical drive.

3. Turn the computer over, pull out the pull tab, and use the pull tab to remove the fixed optical
drive.

Memory Module

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 periodically

touching unpainted metal on the computer.

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Removing the Memory Module Cover

Memory Module Cover

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."

2. Remove the screw.

3. Disengage the metal tabs at the opposite end of the cover.

Memory Modules

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Removing the Memory Modules

1. Remove the memory module cover.

2. To release a memory module from its socket, spread apart the tabs at each side of the module
until the module pops up slightly.

3. Lift the memory module out of its socket.

Replacing the Memory Modules

1. If you only have one memory module, install it in the socket labeled "DIMM A." Install a second
memory module in the socket labeled "DIMM B."

NOTE: Memory modules are keyed to fit into their sockets in only one

direction.

2. Insert the memory module's edge connector into the socket slot at a 45-degree angle and press
the module firmly into the slot.

3. Pivot the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear a click, remove the module

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and reinstall it.

4. Insert the metal tabs on the memory module cover into the bottom case assembly, rotate the
cover down, and replace the screw.

Mini PCI Card Assembly

You must remove the optional Mini PCI Card assembly before the system board assembly can be
removed. A Mini PCI Card assembly may consist of a modem, a NIC, a modem and NIC combination,
or a wireless NIC. A modem, NIC, or modem and NIC combination must be connected to the wiring
harness as appropriate; a wireless NIC must be connected to the system's internal antenna.

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

installed batteries.

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically

touching unpainted metal on the computer.

Mini PCI Card Cover

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Removing the Mini PCI Card Assembly

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."

2. Remove the Mini PCI Card cover.

3. To release the Mini PCI Card assembly, spread the metal securing tabs until the assembly pops
up slightly.

4. Disconnect the assembly from the wiring harness or internal antenna.

5. Lift out the assembly and disconnect any attached cables.

Replacing the Mini PCI Card Assembly

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

2. Depending on what type of Mini PCI Card you are installing, either connect the wiring harness to
the Mini PCI Card assembly, or connect the mini-coax antenna cable from the Mini PCI Card
assembly to the internal antenna.

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

connections.

Mini PCI Card Assembly Using Wiring Harness

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