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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 Memor...
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to Work I...
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Recommended Tools The procedures in this manual require the following tools: #1 Phillips screwdriver ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver Small plastic scribe Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD...
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Display Assembly: Display Bezel: Display Panel: (3 each) (display bumpers, 6 each) (4 each) (6 each) Display Latch: Palm Rest: Fan: (3 each) (3 each) (2 each) (9 each) System Board: Speaker...
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Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. NOTE: If you use a BIOS update...
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Back to Contents Page Bluetooth™ Card Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide. NOTICE: T...
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Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in ...
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NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the microprocessor module. Seating the microprocessor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force. NOTICE: A ...
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Back to Contents Page Display Assembly and Display Latch Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Display Assembly CAUTION: Before perform...
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1 display 2 computer base 1 display bumpers (6) 4 display panel 2 M2 x 5-mm screws (6) 5 top cover 3 display bezel 6 M2 x 5-mm screws (4) Display Bezel
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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...
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NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist groundi...
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Back to Contents Page Docking Doors Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual Removing the Docking Doors CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your System Information...
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Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid elect...
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Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual 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. CA...
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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 pres...
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Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid ...
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1 center control cover 4. Remove the keyboard: a. Remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws across the top of the keyboard. NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consum...
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Back to Contents Page Base Latch Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoi...
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Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid ele...
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1 modem 2 modem cable Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid...
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1 back center of the palm rest 2 touch pad connector 3 system board connector 4 computer base 6. Turn the computer over and remove the nine M2.5 x 8-mm screws. 1 M2.5 x 8-mm screws (9) NOTICE: Carefu...
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Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector Parallel Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector Serial Connector USB Co...
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Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 STROBE– 10 ACK– 2 PD0 11 BUSY 3 PD1 12 PE 4 PD2 13 SLCT 5 PD3 14 AFD/3M– 6 PD4 15 ERROR– 7 PD5 16 INIT– 8 PD6 17 SLIN– 9 PD7 18–25 GND S-Video TV-Out Connector S-Video Pin Sign...
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Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXDA 7 RTS 3 TXDA 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 GND Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page 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...
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Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid ...
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Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Inform...
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1 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 8. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws labeled "circle B" that secure the system board to the computer base. 9. Pull out the system board starting from the front of the...
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Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not aut...
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Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedur...
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Back to Contents Page Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential dama...
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Back to Contents Page 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™ co...
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NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "JDIM (Slot 1)" before you install a module in the connector labeled "J...
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3. Place your finger under the cover at the indentation, lift up the cover, and slide the cover open. 4. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini PCI ca...
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7. Lower the Mini PCI card toward the inner tabs to approximately a 20-degree angle. 8. Continue lowering the Mini PCI card until it snaps into the inner tabs of the connector. 9. Replace the cover...
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2. Close the display and turn the computer over. 3. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the bottom of the computer. 1 M2 x 3-mm screw 4. Press the device latch release ...
