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Dell Latitude D531 Service Manual

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Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual
Before You Begin
Media Bay Devices
Hard Drive
Hinge Cover
Keyboard
Memory
Display
®
Internal Card With Bluetooth
Wireless Technology
Mini-Card
Coin-Cell Battery
Model PP04X
 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.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista Start button are either
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is
used by Dell under license.
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 Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
April 2007 Rev. A00
Palm Rest
Modem
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Processor Module
Using Cards
System Board Assembly
Fan
Base
Battery Latch Assembly
Flashing the BIOS

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  • Page 1 Dell under license. 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 Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 2: Removing The Computer Base

    Back to Contents Page   Base Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual   Removing the Computer Base   Replacing the Computer Base  Removing the Computer Base   CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product 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.

  • Page 3: Removing The Battery Latch Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual   Removing the Battery Latch Assembly   Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly  Removing the Battery Latch Assembly   CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
  • Page 4   2. Place the battery latch spring onto the guide post on the battery latch assembly.   3. With the battery latch assembly slightly elevated, align the slot in the latch assembly with the guide posts on the base of the computer. NOTE: Ensure that the tabs on the battery latch assembly are behind the retention tabs on the base of the computer.

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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.
  • Page 6   6. Slide and hold the battery latch on the bottom of the computer, then lift the battery out of the battery bay. battery battery latch     Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 7: Flashing The Bios From A Cd

    1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached.   2. Turn on the computer.   3. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com.   4. Click Download Now to download the file.  ...
  • Page 8 9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 9: Internal Card With Bluetooth

    ®   Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual   Removing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology   Replacing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.
  • Page 10 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. Connect the cable connector to the card connector.   2.

  • Page 11: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Back to Contents Page   Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual   Removing the Coin-Cell Battery   Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery  Removing the Coin-Cell Battery   CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
  • Page 12 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. Insert the battery at a 30-degree angle under the clip with the positive (+) side up, and then push the battery into place.  ...

  • Page 13: Removing The Processor Module

    Back to Contents Page   Processor Module Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual   Removing the Processor Module   Replacing the Processor Module  Removing the Processor Module   CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product 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.
  • Page 14 NOTICE: Do not touch the processor die. Press and hold the processor down on the substrate on which the die is mounted while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and processor. NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor module. Seating the processor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force.

  • Page 15: Display Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Display Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual   Display Assembly   Display Bezel   Display Panel   Display Latch  Display Assembly   Removing the Display Assembly   CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product 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.

  • Page 16: Display Bezel

    display assembly antenna cables (3) display cable pull tab   Replacing the Display Assembly NOTICE: Ensure the antenna cables are not twisted and that they are lying flat in the antenna cable clip.   1. Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer, then lower the display into place.  ...

  • Page 17: Display Panel

      5. Remove the six rubber display bumpers and two mylar screw covers from around the display bezel.   6. Remove the eight M2.5 x 4.2 x 5-mm shoulder screws from around the display bezel. 1 mylar screw covers (2) 2 rubber display bumpers (6) 3 M2.5 x 4.2 x 5-mm screws (8) 4 display bezel...

  • Page 18: Replacing The Display Panel

    6. Remove the eight M2.5 x 5-mm screws (four on each side of the display panel) that secure the display panel to the display cover in sequential order.   7. Lift the display panel out of the display cover. M2.5 x 5-mm screws (8) display panel assembly display cover  ...

  • Page 19: Display Latch

    2. Connect the bottom flex-cable connector to the inverter connector.   3. Align the screwholes and guide pins on the brackets with the corresponding holes on the display panel, then replace the four M2 x 3-mm screws (two on each side of the display panel) to secure the brackets to the display panel.  ...

  • Page 20: Replacing The Display Latch

    display latch display cover       Replacing the Display Latch   1. Align the latch with the slots on the display cover and slide it into place.   2. Slide the latch spring into the plastic sleeve, if present, then connect the latch spring to the display latch and display cover.  ...

  • Page 21: Removing The Fan

    Back to Contents Page   Fan Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual   Removing the Fan   Replacing the Fan  Removing the Fan   CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product 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.

  • Page 22: Removing The Hard Drive

    Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive obtained from a source other than Dell, you may need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new drive.

  • Page 23: Returning A Hard Drive To Dell

    5. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, if necessary (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your User's Guide).  Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your hard drive to Dell in the replacement drive's foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. NOTE: The hard drive should be inserted in the replacement drive's antistatic bag before being placed in the foam packaging.

  • Page 24: Removing The Hinge Cover

    Back to Contents Page   Hinge Cover Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual   Removing the Hinge Cover   Replacing the Hinge Cover  Removing the Hinge Cover   CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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  • Page 26: Removing The Keyboard

    Back to Contents Page   Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual   Removing the Keyboard   Replacing the Keyboard  Removing the Keyboard   CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product 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.
  • Page 27 NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and then secure the keyboard in place.   2. Place the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard beneath the front-inside edge of the palm rest, then carefully lower the keyboard into place. NOTE: You may need to push the bottom of the keyboard down slightly to slide the keyboard tabs into place.

  • Page 28: Removing A Memory Module

      Replacing a Memory Module Your Dell computer is equipped with two memory slots/connectors, DIMM A and DIMM B. DIMM A (located under the keyboard) holds the primary memory module as configured from the factory. DIMM B (located on the bottom of the computer) holds any additional memory you may have ordered. If you did not order additional memory, DIMM B is empty.

  • Page 29: Replacing A Memory Module

    NOTICE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.   1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.   2. Loosen the captive screw securing the memory module cover, then remove the cover and set it aside. captive screw memory module cover  ...

  • Page 30: Dimm A Connector

    DIMM A Connector   1. Align the notch in the memory module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot, then slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle.   2. Rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.  ...

  • Page 31: Removing The Mini-Card

    Back to Contents Page   Mini-Card Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual   Removing the Mini-Card   Replacing the Mini-Card If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.  Removing the Mini-Card   CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Mini-Card

    Mini-Card metal retention bracket       6. Remove the Mini-Card from the connector at a 45-degree angle.  Replacing the Mini-Card   CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product 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.

  • Page 33: Removing The Modem

    Back to Contents Page   Modem Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual   Removing the Modem   Replacing the Modem  Removing the Modem   CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product 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.
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  • Page 35: About The Device Security Screw

    You can install devices such as a floppy drive, optical drive, second battery, or second hard drive in the media bay.  About the Device Security Screw When you install a device in the media bay, you can install a device security screw, available separately from Dell, to prevent the device from being easily removed.

  • Page 36: Removing The Palm Rest

    Back to Contents Page   Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual   Removing the Palm Rest   Replacing the Palm Rest  Removing the Palm Rest   CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product 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.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Palm Rest

      11. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board. touch pad connector speaker connector palm rest computer base         NOTICE: Do not use force to separate the palm rest from the computer. If you encounter resistance, gently flex or apply pressure to the palm rest, or move along the edge, working away from the area of resistance, until the palm rest is free.

  • Page 38: Using Cards

    Back to Contents Page   Using Cards Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual   Card Types   Removing a PC Card or ExpressCard   Installing a PC Card or an ExpressCard  Card Types   PC Cards See "Specifications" in your User's Guide for information on supported PC Cards.

  • Page 39: Installing A Pc Card Or An Expresscard

    PC Card release button      Installing a PC Card or an ExpressCard   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. You can install a PC Card or ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card. PC Cards and ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to insert into the slot.
  • Page 40 adapter slot ExpressCard     The computer recognizes most ExpressCards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 41: Removing The System Board Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   System Board Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual   Removing the System Board Assembly   Replacing the System Board Assembly  Removing the System Board Assembly   CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 42: Replacing The System Board Assembly

      17. Lift the right side of the system board, and then carefully lift the system board out of the computer.  Replacing the System Board Assembly   CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product 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.
  • Page 43   15. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).   16. Replace the media bay device (see Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices). NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.

  • Page 44: Removing The Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual   Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly   Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly  Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly   CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
  • Page 45 Back to Contents Page  ...
  • Page 46 Dell under license. 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 Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

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