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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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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