Dell Latitude D830 User Manual

Dell™Latitude™D830ServiceManual
Before You Begin
Internal Card with Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Hard Drive
Memory
FCM (Flash Cache Module)
Coin-Cell Battery
Hinge Cover
Keyboard
Communications Cards
Using Cards
PC Card Reader
Display Assembly
Palm Rest
Fan
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Processor Module
System Board
Base
Modem
Battery Latch
Flashing the BIOS
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Dell Latitude D830 Specifications

General

Display Size	15.4 inches
Ethernet	10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Hard Drive Interface	SATA
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Resolution	1280x800 (WXGA)
RAM	Up to 4GB DDR2
Storage	250GB HDD
Graphics	Intel GMA X3100
Operating System	Windows Vista
Ports	4 x USB 2.0, VGA, IEEE 1394, RJ-45, RJ-11, docking connector
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW
Wireless	Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Chipset	Intel GM965 Express Chipset

Summary

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Base

Battery Latch

Before You Begin

Recommended Tools

Lists the necessary tools required for performing hardware maintenance and repairs.

Turning Off Your Computer

Instructions on safely shutting down the operating system and computer prior to servicing.

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Crucial safety precautions and guidelines to protect against electrostatic discharge and personal injury.

Computer Orientation

Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Using Cards

Card Types

Describes the different types of PC Cards and ExpressCards supported by the computer.

Card Blanks

Explains the purpose of card blanks and how to handle them when slots are not in use.

Extended Cards

Provides precautions for using extended cards that protrude from the computer.

Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard

Step-by-step guide for inserting PC Cards or ExpressCards into their respective slots.

Removing a Card or Blank

Coin-Cell Battery

Processor Module

Removing the Processor Module

Step-by-step guide for safely detaching and removing the processor from its socket.

Installing the Processor Module

Instructions for correctly aligning and seating a new processor module in the ZIF socket.

Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Display Assembly

Removing the Display Assembly

Steps to detach the entire display assembly from the computer base.

Removing the Display Bezel

Procedure for carefully removing the plastic bezel surrounding the display panel.

Removing the Display Panel

Instructions on how to detach the display panel from its mounting.

Installing the Display Panel

Steps for correctly mounting and securing the display panel back into the display assembly.

Removing the Display Panel Brackets

Guide to removing the metal brackets that support the display panel.

Removing the Display Latch

Procedure for detaching and removing the display latch mechanism.

Fan

FCM (Flash Cache Module)

Flashing the BIOS

Flashing the BIOS From a CD

Guide to updating the BIOS by booting from a BIOS-update program CD.

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

Steps for downloading and executing a BIOS update file directly from the hard drive.

Hard Drive

Hinge Cover

Keyboard

Memory

Installing Memory in DIMM A

Detailed steps for installing a memory module into the DIMM A slot.

Installing Memory in DIMM B

Detailed steps for installing a memory module into the DIMM B slot.

Communications Cards

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards

Procedure for installing or replacing a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) card.

Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Cards

Procedure for installing or replacing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN card.

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card (optional)

Instructions for inserting the SIM card into its designated slot for WWAN functionality.

Modem

Palm Rest

PC Card Reader

Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors

USB Connector

Pinout details for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector.

Video Connector

Pinout details for the external video connector (VGA).

S-Video TV-Out Connector

Pinout details for the S-Video TV-out connector.

Serial Connector

Pinout details for the serial communication connector.

System Board

Removing the System Board

Step-by-step guide for detaching and removing the system board from the computer base.

Installing the System Board

Instructions for correctly mounting and connecting a replacement system board.