Dell Latitude D430 Service Manual

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3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
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4. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
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5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
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6. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
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7. Remove the main battery:
a. Slide the two battery-bay latch releases on the bottom of the computer.
b. Remove the battery from the battery bay.
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8. Press the power button to ground the system board.
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NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
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battery
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battery-bay latch releases (2)

Dell Latitude D430 Specifications

General

RAM	Up to 2GB DDR2
Graphics	Intel GMA 950
Battery	4-cell or 6-cell Lithium Ion
Chipset	Intel 945GMS
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo U7600 (1.2 GHz)
Storage	60GB, 80GB
Display	12.1-inch WXGA (1280x800) LCD
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Optical Drive	External (optional)
Wireless	802.11a/b/g
Ports	2 x USB 2.0, VGA, Ethernet, Modem, Headphone/Microphone, Docking Connector