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    Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual Model PP04X  Notes, Notices, and Cautions 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 [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Base Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual  Removing the Computer Base  Replacing the Computer Base  Removing the Computer Base   1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the fan (see Removing the Fan ).  3. Remove the system board (see Removing the[...]

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    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   1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the computer base (see Removing the [...]

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     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.  4. Adjust the battery latch spring, as needed, then press the latch assembly into place.  5. Align the tabs o[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual  Recommended Tools  Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l  You hav[...]

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     6. Slide and hold the battery latch on the bottom of the computer, then lift the battery out of the battery bay. Back to Contents Page  1 battery 2 battery latch  [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual  Flashing the BIOS From a CD  Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS - update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS - update program CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive. [...]

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    9. Double - click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  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 in[...]

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     1. Connect the cable connector to the card connector.  2. Slide card cable connector beneath the metal tab.  3. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ). Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surfac[...]

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    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   1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Loosen the captive screw securing the memory module/coin [...]

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     1. Insert the battery at a 30 - degree angle under the clip with the positive (+) side up, and then push the battery into place.  2. Replace the memory module/coin - cell battery cover and tighten the screw. Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Processor Module Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual  Removing the Processor Module  Replacing the Processor Module  Removing the Processor Module   1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the processor thermal - cooling assembly (see Removing the P[...]

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     1. Align the pin - 1 corner of the processor module with the pin - 1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the module is not seated properly.  2. Tighten the ZIF[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Display Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual  Display Assembly  Display Bezel  Display Panel  Display Latch  Display Assembly  Removing the Display Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws (labele[...]

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     Replacing the Display Assembly  1. Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer, then lower the display into place.  2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws that secure the display on the back of the computer.  3. Connect the display cable to the system board.  4. Connect the Mini - Card antenna cables (see Re[...]

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     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.  7. Starting at the edges of the bottom of the display panel, use your fingers to separate the bezel from the top cover, then lift the inside edges to se[...]

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    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.  8. Remove the four M2 x 3 - mm screws (two on each side of the display panel) that secure the brackets to the display panel.  9. Use [...]

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    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.  4. Gently place the display panel insi[...]

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     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.  3. Replace the wireless antenna cover, then replace the four M2 x 3 - mm screws to secure the[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Fan Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual  Removing the Fan  Replacing the Fan  Removing the Fan   1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ).  3. Disconnect the fan connector from the system board connector[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual  Removing the Hard Drive  Replacing the Hard Drive  Returning a Hard Drive to Dell  Removing the Hard Drive    1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the two M3 x 3 - mm hard drive screws.  3[...]

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     2. Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seated.  3. Replace the two M3 x 3 - mm screws to secure the hard drive.  4. Install the operating system for your computer, if necessary (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide ).  5. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, if necess[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Hinge Cover Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual  Removing the Hinge Cover  Replacing the Hinge Cover  Removing the Hinge Cover   1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Turn the computer over and open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it rests fl[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual  Removing the Keyboard  Replacing the Keyboard  Removing the Keyboard   1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).  3. Remove the three M2 x 3 - mm screws at[...]

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     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.  3. Replace the three M2 x 3 - mm screws to secure the keyboard.  4. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ). Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Memory Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual  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 t[...]

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     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.  3. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the metal clips securing each end of the memory module until the module pops up.  4. Remove the memory module from the[...]

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    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.  3. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the [...]

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    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   1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove th[...]

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     6. Remove the Mini - Card from the connector at a 45 - degree angle.  Replacing the Mini - Card   1. Align the Mini - Card edge connector with the system board connector, then slide the card firmly into the connector at a 45 - degree angle.  2. Rotate the Mini - Card down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, rem[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Modem Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual  Removing the Modem  Replacing the Modem  Removing the Modem   1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ).  3. Remove the M2 x 3 - mm screw that attaches the modem[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Media Bay Devices Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual  About the Device Security Screw  Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 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[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual  Removing the Palm Rest  Replacing the Palm Rest  Removing the Palm Rest   1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the media bay device (see Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices ).  3. Remove the[...]

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     11. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board.  12. Moving from left to right, carefully lift the palm rest along the rear edge, near the hinge brackets, then gently lift the palm rest to remove it from the computer.  Replacing the Palm Rest   1. Align the palm rest with the bottom plastics and gently snap it into place[...]

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    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. The PC Card slot has one connector [...]

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     Installing a PC Card or an ExpressCard  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. The cards are keyed to preven[...]

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    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  1 adapter slot 2 ExpressCard  [...]

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    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  The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the comp[...]

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     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   1. Insert the left side of the system board into the base of the computer at an angle until the audio connectors on the system board are aligned with the holes on the base of the computer, th[...]

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     15. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive ).  16. Replace the media bay device (see Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices ).  17. Turn on the computer.  18. Flash update the BIOS (see Flashing the BIOS for more information).  19. Enter the system setup program to update the BIOS on the new system board with the co[...]

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    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   1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Compu[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual 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 but[...]