dell latitude c540 User Manual

Hard Drive: Dell Latitude C540/C640 Service Manual
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Hard Drive 
Dell™ Latitude™ C540/C640 Service Manual
Removing the Hard Drive 
1.  Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and then shut dow\
n 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...

Hard Drive: Dell Latitude C540/C640 Service Manual
 
1 bottom of computer
2 M3 x 5-mm screw
3 hard drive door
4.  Lift 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 th\
e 
connector. 
1.  Lift the hard drive door until you hear a click. Push the hard drive unt\
il it is fully  seated in...

Hard Drive: Dell Latitude C540/C640 Service Manual
3.  Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the hard drive door. 
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Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem: Dell Latitude C540/C640 Servic\
e Manual
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Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and 
Modem 
Dell™ Latitude™ C540/C640 Service Manual
  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...

Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem: Dell Latitude C540/C640 Servic\
e Manual
 
1 M2.5 x 12-mm screw 
(1)
2 captive screws (2)
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....

Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem: Dell Latitude C540/C640 Servic\
e Manual
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. 
 
1 JDIM 2 memory socket
2 JDIM 1 memory socket
3 keying tab
4 keying notch
5 inner tabs (2 per socket)
3.  Lift the memory module out of its socket....

Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem: Dell Latitude C540/C640 Servic\
e Manual
Replacing the Memory Modules 
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 lab\
eled 
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 Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem: Dell Latitude C540/C640 Servic\
e Manual
NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside the Computer before performing the 
following procedure. 
1.  Remove the 
memory module cover, which also covers the Mini-PCI card. 
2.  Disconnect the Mini PCI card from the antenna cables. 
3.  To release a Mini PCI card from its socket, spread apart the metal secur\
ing tabs  until the card pops up slightly. 
4.  Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector. 
 
1 antenna connectors...

Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem: Dell Latitude C540/C640 Servic\
e Manual
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.  Pivot the Mini PCI card down until it snaps into the inner tabs of the s\
ocket. 
3.  Attach the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card. 
4.  Replace the memory module cover and tighten the two captive screws. 
Modem...

Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem: Dell Latitude C540/C640 Servic\
e Manual
3.  Pull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its c\
onnector on the system board and disconnect the modem cable. 
 
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. 
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