dell latitude v710 v740 User Manual

Dell Latitude V710/V740 Service Manual
Dell™ Latitude™ V710/V740 Service 
Manual
Before You Begin
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 
Recommended Tools 
Computer Orientation 
Screw Identification 
System Components
Back-Panel Fan (V740 Only)
Hard Drive
Memory Module, Modem, Optical Drive, and Floppy Drive
Memory Module 
Modem 
Optical Drive 
Floppy Drive 
Keyboard
Display Assembly and Display Latch
Display Assembly 
Display Latch 
EMI Shield, Video Board, and Palm Rest
EMI Shield 
Video Board 
Palm...

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Parallel 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. 

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Computer 
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Before You Begin 
Dell™ Latitude™ V710/V740 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 applicable 
instructions in...

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disconnect any attached devices. 
6.  Disconnect all other external cables from the computer. 
7.  Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot. 
8.  Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surfa\
ce. 
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main 
battery before you service the computer. 
  CAUTION: When you remove the battery, ensure that the computer is 
upside down on a flat work surface...

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1battery lock
2 battery latch release
3 battery
10.  To dissipate any static electricity while you work, use a wrist groundin\
g strap or  periodically touch an unpainted metal surface. 
11.  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 br\
acket. 
Hold a component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its pins.\
 
Recommended Tools
The...

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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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NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct 
diameter and length. Ensure that the screw is properly aligned with its \
corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. 
NOTE: All M2.5 x 4 screws are silver, and all other screws are black. 
Back-Panel Fan:
(2 each)
  Hard Drive Door:
(1 each) 
Memory Module/ 
Modem Cover:
(1 each)
  Modem to System Board:
(2 each)
 
Optical Drive:
(1 each)
  Floppy Drive:
(2 each)...

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Keyboard Assembly to Hinges:
(2 each)
 Keyboard to
Bottom Case:
(4 each; silver screws)
 
Display Assembly
to Back Panel:
(2 each)
  Display-Feed Flex Cable
to System Board:
(2 each) 
Hinge Bracket to Bottom Case:
(4 each)
  Display Bezel:
(5 each)
 
Screw Covers (5 each)
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Display Panel:
(4 each)
 Display-Feed Flex Cable to
Display Assembly:
(1 each)
 
Display Latch:
(2 each)
  EMI Shield:
(3 each) 
Top of Palm Rest to
Bottom Case:
(2 each)
  Video Board
to Bottom Case:
(1 each)
 
Palm Rest to
Bottom Case:
(12 each)
  Floppy Drive Cage to
Bottom Case:
(2 each) 
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Hard Drive Cage to
Bottom Case:
(2 each)
 System Board to
Bottom Case:
(6 each; silver screws) 
Battery Latch Assembly
to Bottom Case:
(1 each)
   
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