Dell Latitude C810 User manual

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Dell Latitude C810 Service Manual
Dell™ Latitude™ C810 Service Manual
Before You Begin
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Screw Identification
Removing and Replacing Parts
System Components
Hard Drive
Fixed Optical Drive
Memory Module
Mini PCI Card Assembly
Keyboard Assembly
Display and Bezel Assemblies
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Video Graphics Board
Palmrest Assembly
Reserve Battery
System Board Assembly
Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies
Battery Charger Board
LED Board
Fan Assembly
RJ-11/RJ-45 Board
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 potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Dell Latitude C810 Service Manual
© 2001 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and
names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other
than its own.
June 2001 P/N 2E405 Rev. A00
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Before You Begin
Dell™ Latitude™ C810 Service Manual
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Screw Identification
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin
working inside the computer.
1. Make sure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
2. Save any work in progress and close all open application programs.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
NOTE: Before turning off the computer, make sure the computer is not in a power-management
mode.
4. Make sure the computer is undocked.
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 or plastic blanks from the PC Card slot.
9. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
10. Remove the battery from the battery bay.
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NOTICE: To avoid component damage, always remove any installed batteries before you
service the computer.
11. Remove any device installed in the modular bay.
12. To dissipate static electricity while you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on
the computer chassis.
13. Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this manual require the following tools:
●#1 magnetized Phillips screwdriver
●Small flat-blade screwdriver
●Small plastic scribe
●Microprocessor extractor
●Nonmarring tool
●Flash BIOS upgrade program diskette or CD (provided when needed to upgrade the system
BIOS)
System Orientation
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Screw Identification
When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool to lay out and
keep track of the component screws.The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes.
Screw Identification
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NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length.
Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid
overtightening.
Screw Placement Map
Hard Drive Door Security:
M3.0 x 5 mm (1 each)
Keyboard to Bottom Case
Assembly:
M2.5 x 20 mm (4 each; one
in memory door and one in
mini-PCI door)
Display to Base:
M2.5 x 6 mm (3
each; 2 at back of
system; 1 at flex
cable strain relief)
Display Bezel:
Rubber screw covers (4
each)
Plastic screw covers (2 each)
M2.5 x 4 mm (6 each)
Display Panel to Display
Mounting Bracket:
M2.0 x 3 mm(6 each)
Flex Cable Mounting Bracket
to Top Cover:
M2.5 x 4 mm (1 each)
Video Graphics
Board:
M2.5 x 8 (3 each)
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Palmrest to
Bottom Case Assembly:
M2.5 x 20 mm (9 each)
Palmrest Bracket:
M2.5 x 4 mm (2 each)
System Board:
M2.5 x 4 mm captive
washer
(3 each)
M2.5 x 20 mm (1 each)
LED Board:
M2.0 x 4 mm (2
each)
Fan Assembly:
M2.0 x 4 mm (3 each)
RJ-11/RJ-45 Board
Assembly:
M2.5 x 4 mm (1 each)
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C810 Service Manual
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Removing and Replacing Parts
Dell™ Latitude™ C810 Service Manual
System Components
Hard Drive
Fixed Optical Drive
Memory Module
Mini PCI Card Assembly
Keyboard Assembly
Display and Bezel Assemblies
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Video Graphics Board
Palmrest Assembly
Reserve Battery
System Board Assembly
Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies
Battery Charger Board
LED Board
Fan Assembly
RJ-11/RJ-45 Board
System Components
Exploded View
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