Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Before You Begin Palm Rest System Components Fan Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Hard Drive Microprocessor Module Center Control Cover Speaker Assembly Keyboard Base Latch Memory Module, Modem, and Devices System Board Coin-Cell Battery Flashing the BIOS Mini PCI Card Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Display Assembly and Display Latch Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates importan
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to Work Inside the Computer CAUTION: 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.
11. Remove any installed memory modules, Mini PCI cards, and devices, including a second battery if one is installed. 12. Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Hard Drive").
Display Assembly: Display Bezel: Display Panel: (4 each) (6 each) (4 each) Display Latch: Palm Rest: Fan: (1 each) (2 each at top) (2 each) (13 each at bottom) Speakers: Modem: System Board: (2 each—1 on each side) (1 each) (5 each) Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. NOTE: If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from a CD before inserting the CD. 2. Insert the BIOS update program floppy or CD, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS.
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Installing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
2. Connect the card to the card cable connector, slide the door with the card into the card compartment, and gently press the door into position. 3. Replace the battery.
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, 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.
3 coin-cell battery cable connector 4 securing sleeve Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Connect the coin-cell battery cable connector to the battery connector on the system board. 2. Slide the battery into the securing sleeve. 3. Replace the modem cover.
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module Installing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor Module 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 the back panel) on the computer.
Installing 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.
Back to Contents Page Display Assembly and Display Latch Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Display Assembly 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 the back panel) on the computer.
8. Lift the display assembly up and out of the computer base. Installing the Display Assembly 1. Align the display assembly over the screw holes in the base of the computer. 2. Tighten the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws. 3. Route the two antenna cables under the routing clips. NOTE: Ensure that you route the antenna cables under the routing clips. Failure to do so could result in your keyboard not seating properly. 4. Replace the keyboard (see "Installing the Keyboard"). 5.
6. Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on the front of the bezel. 1 display bezel 2 display panel 3 display bumpers (6) 4 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (6) NOTICE: Carefully separate the bezel from the top cover to avoid damage to the bezel. 7. 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 the inside edge of the bezel and rotating away from the top cover.
Removing the Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the center control cover (see "Removing the Center Control Cover"). 3. Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard"). 4. Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly"). 5. Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel"). 6. Remove the antenna cables from the routing clips on the side of the display panel. 7.
1 display panel 2 top cover 3 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 8. Remove the display panel from the top cover. 9. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the bottom flex-cable connector from the inverter connector. 1 top flex-cable connector 2 top display-cable connector 3 pull-tab on bottom flex-cable connector 10. Press in both sides of the top display cable connector, and pull the display cable connector away from the top flex-cable connector. Installing the Display Panel 1.
7. Remove the display latch (see "Removing the Display Latch"). 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 display latch 3 guide pins (2) 4 top cover Installing the Display Latch 1. Align the latch on the guide pins located on the top cover. 2. Insert and tighten the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that secures the display latch to the top cover.
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Fan Installing the Fan 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 the back panel) on the computer. Removing the Fan 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2.
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Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Installing the 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 you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer before removing the hard drive.
5. Press the hard drive cover down until it is fully seated in the bay, and tighten the screws. 6. Install the operating system for your computer. 7. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer.
Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Installing the Center Control Cover 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 the back panel) on the computer. Removing the Center Control Cover 1 1.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Installing the Keyboard 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 the back panel) on the computer. Removing the Keyboard 1.
2. Slide the keyboard tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the base of the computer. NOTE: You may need to slightly push the keyboard tabs into the base of the computer. 3. Tighten the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws across the top of the keyboard. 4. Replace the center control cover (see "Installing the Center Control Cover").
Back to Contents Page Base Latch Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Base Latch Installing the Base Latch 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 the back panel) on the computer. Removing the Base Latch 1.
Back to Contents Page Mini PCI Card Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Mini PCI Card Installing the Mini PCI Card 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 the back panel) on the computer. Removing the Mini PCI Card 1.
1 Mini PCI card 2 metal securing tabs (2) Installing the Mini PCI Card NOTICE: To avoid damaging the antenna cables or the Mini PCI card, never place the cables under the card. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. 1. Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until it clicks.
1 Mini PCI card 2 antenna wires (2) 3. Replace the keyboard (see "Installing the Keyboard"). 4. Replace the center control cover (see "Installing the Center Control Cover").
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Installing the Palm Rest 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 the back panel) on the computer. Removing the Palm Rest 1.
1 M2.5 x 8-mm screws (13) NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. 8. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base by lifting the inside of the palm rest while pushing in on the outside. Installing the Palm Rest 1. Align the palm rest with the computer base and snap into place. 2. Connect the touch pad cable to the connector on the system board. 3. Replace the three M2.
Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector Parallel Connector USB Connector Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP– 3 USBP+ 4 GND Video Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+ 2 CRT_G 10 GND 3 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT– 4 NC 12 DDC_DATA 5 GND 13 CRT_HS 6 GND 14 CRT_VS 7 GND 15 DDC_CLK 8 GND Parallel Connector
Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 STROBE– 10 ACK– 2 PD0 11 BUSY 3 PD1 12 PE 4 PD2 13 SLCT 5 PD3 14 AFD/3M– 6 PD4 15 ERROR– 7 PD5 16 INIT– 8 PD6 17 SLIN– 9 PD7 18-25 GND Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Speaker Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Assembly Installing the Speaker Assembly 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 the back panel) on the computer. Removing the Speaker Assembly 1.
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board 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 the back panel) on the computer.
1 M2.5 x 4-mm screws (4) 2 PCMCIA card cage 12. 1 Turn the computer over and remove the five M2 x 3-mm screws labeled "B" that secure the system board assembly to the computer base. M2 x 3-mm screws (5) 13. Pull out the system board assembly starting from the front of the palm rest. 1 system board assembly 2 computer base Installing the System Board 1. Follow all of the steps in "Removing the System Board" in reverse order.
Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual 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 document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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Back to Contents Page Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual 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. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2004–2005 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Back to Contents Page Memory Module, Modem, and Devices Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Memory Module Modem Devices Memory Module CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, 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.
NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM B" before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMM A." Removing the Memory Module From DIMM B 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw in the memory module cover, and then remove the cover.
1. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. b. Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector. Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate the module down until you feel a click. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer does not boot. No error message indicates this failure. 2. Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw.
1 captive screw 4. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that attaches the modem. 5. Pull up on the pull-tab to disconnect the modem from the connector on the system board. 1 M2 x 3-mm screw 2 modem NOTICE: Do not disconnect the modem cable from the system board. 6. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. Installing the Modem 1. Connect the modem cable to the modem. NOTICE: Ensure that the modem cable is routed correctly when you replace the modem.
4. Replace the modem cover. Devices Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device security screw is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. When you install your device in the module bay, you can install the device security screw. NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and turn on the computer.
1 M2 x 3-mm screw 4. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out. 5. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay. Installing the Device 1. Slide the device into the bay until it clicks in place. 2. Press the latch release back into position and replace the security screw if needed.
