dell latitude d500 User Manual

System Components: Dell Latitude D500 Service Manual
 
1 display assembly 8speakers
2 center control 
cover 9
hard drive
3 palm rest 10microprocessor
4 system board 11microprocessor thermal-
cooling assembly
5 computer base 12fan
6 battery 13keyboard
7 reserve battery 14display cable
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Reserve Battery: Dell Latitude D500 Service Manual
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Reserve Battery 
Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual
 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 computers electronic components. You can do so by 
touching an unpainted metal surface.
1.  Follow the instructions in...

Reserve Battery: Dell Latitude D500 Service Manual
1reserve battery cover
4.  Pull the reserve battery straight out of the computer base. 
5.  Disconnect the reserve-battery cable connector from the battery connecto\
r. 
 
1 battery connector
2 reserve battery
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Hard Drive: Dell Latitude D500 Service Manual
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Hard Drive 
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 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 working inside your computer, read the safety 
instructions in your System Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computerbefore removing the 
hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in st\...

Hard Drive: Dell Latitude D500 Service Manual
 
1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw
NOTICE: If you do not open the display before you remove your hard drive, 
you might permanently scratch your display. 
3.  Open the display approximately 0.5 inch. 
NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective 
antistatic packaging. See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge i\
n your 
System Information Guide. 
4.  Slide the hard drive out of the computer....

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5.  Remove the new drive from its packaging. 
Save the original packaging to use when storing or shipping the hard dri\
ve.
NOTICE: If you do not open the display before you replace your hard drive, you 
might permanently scratch your display bezel. 
6.  Open the display approximately 0.5 inch. 
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you force 
the hard drive into place using excessive force, you may damage the conn\
ector. 
7....

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Keyboard: Dell Latitude D500 Service Manual
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Keyboard 
Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual
 CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety 
instructions in your System 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.  Follow the instructions in 
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Turn the...

Keyboard: Dell Latitude D500 Service Manual
1display
2 center control cover
3 palm rest
3.  Remove the center control cover:  a.  Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat agains\
t your work surface. 
b.  Starting on the right side of the computer, use a plastic scribe to pry \
up  the center control cover. Lift it away from the computer, and lay it asi\
de. 
 
1 center control cover
4.  Remove the keyboard:  a.  Remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws across the top of the keyboard....

Keyboard: Dell Latitude D500 Service Manual
NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-
consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard\
. b.  Rotate the keyboard up and slide it forward. c.  Hold the keyboard up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboar\
d  connector. 
d.  Pull up on the keyboard connector tab to disconnect the keyboard  connector from the system board. 
 
1 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (2)
2 keyboard tabs
3 palm rest
NOTE: When...