Dell Latitude D610:  Before You Begin

 Before You Begin : Dell Latitude D610

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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

1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.

2. Save any work in progress and exit all open programs.

3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

4. If the computer is connected to a docking device, undock it.

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 from the PC Card slot.

9. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.

10. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay.

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. Read and follow applicable instructions in the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide that came with

the computer.

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.

CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal

mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its pins.

NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer operating

system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.

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").

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this manual require the following tools:

l #1 Phillips screwdriver

l ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver

l Small plastic scribe

l Flash BIOS update program floppy or CD

Computer Orientation

Screw Identification

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

the number of screws and their sizes.

1

back

2

right

3

front

4

left

Optional Device:

(1 each)

Hard Drive:

(2 each)

Keyboard:

(2 each)

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Display Assembly:

(4 each)

Display Bezel:

(6 each)

Display Panel:

(4 each)

Display Latch:

(1 each)

Palm Rest:

(2 each at top)

(13 each at bottom)

Fan:

(2 each)

Speakers:

(2 each1 on each side)

Modem:

(1 each)

System Board:

(5 each)