dell latitude d500 User Manual

Dell Latitude D500 Service Manual
Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual
Before You Begin
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 
Recommended Tools 
Computer Orientation 
Screw Identification 
Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices
Memory Module 
Mini PCI Card 
Devices 
System Components
Reserve Battery
Hard Drive
Keyboard
Display Assembly and Display Latch
Display Assembly 
Display Bezel 
Display Panel 
Display Latch 
Palm Rest
Docking Doors
Fan
Bluetooth™ Card
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly...

Dell Latitude D500 Service Manual
S-Video TV-Out Connector 
Serial Connector 
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.

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Before You Begin 
Dell™ Latitude™ D500 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. Read and follow the safety instructions\
 
in the System...

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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. 
4.  If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), 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. 
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11.  Remove any installed 
memory modules, Mini PCI cards, and devices, including a 
second battery if one is installed. 
12.  Remove 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 disk or CD
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Computer Orientation
 
1 back
2 right
3 front
4 left
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.
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Optional Device:
(1 each)
  Hard Drive:
(1 each) Keyboard:
(2 each)
 
Display Assembly:
(3 each)
  Display Bezel:
(display bumpers, 6 each)
(6 each)
 Display Panel:
(4 each)
 
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Display Latch:
(3 each)
 Palm Rest:
(3 each) 
(9 each)
  Fan:
(2 each)
 
System Board:
(1 each)
 
(1 each)
Speakers:
(1 each)
 
(1 each)
Modem:
(1 each)
 
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(4 each)
 
 
Back to Contents Page
 
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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and 
Devices 
Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual
  Memory Module
  Mini PCI Card
  Devices
Memory Module
 CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety 
instructions in your System Information Guide.
 CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your 
computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch 
any of your...