Dell™ Latitude™ D430 Service Manual Before You Begin Hard Drive Hinge Cover Keyboard Coin-Cell Battery Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Memory and Mini-Cards Display Assembly Palm Rest Speaker Suspend-Switch Sensor Board System Board Fan PC Card/Smart Card Reader Modem Wireless Switch Power Button Assembly Battery Latches Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Flashing the BIOS Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your com
Back to Contents Page Battery Latches Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
1 screw driver 2 bracket 4 shorter battery-latch assembly 5 computer base Back to Contents Page 3 securing tab
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ D430 Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer. l You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide.
3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 4. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer.
Back to Contents Page PC Card/Smart Card Reader Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer. 1 1.
Back to Contents Page Memory and Mini-Cards Dell™ Latitude™ D430 Memory Mini-Cards Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your computer User's Guide for information about the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.
1 memory module 2 securing clips (2) NOTICE: Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to prevent damage to connectors. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. 5. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. b. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.
1 antenna cables (2) a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips. 1 b. Release the card by pushing the metal securing clips toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly. c. Lift the card out of its connector. WLAN card 2 metal securing clips (2) NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card.
Mobile Broadband (WWAN) Cards NOTE: Mobile Broadband cards may not be available in all regions. If you ordered a Mobile Broadband card with your computer, the card is already installed. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. If a Mobile Broadband card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mobile Broadband card, remove the existing card: 1 antenna wires (2) 2 Mobile Broadband card a.
NOTE: Cable routing for the Mobile Broadband card may vary. b. Align the card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the card into the connector until you feel a click. 1 Mobile Broadband card 2 system board connector NOTE: For more specific information about which cable to connect to which connector, see the documentation that came with your Mobile Broadband card. c.
1 metal tabs (2) on SIM card slot 2 SIM card with cut-off corner NOTE: When you replace the SIM card, ensure that you slide the SIM card under the two metal tabs on the SIM card slot with the cut-off corner of the card facing toward the back of the computer.
Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D430 Removing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Removing the Display-Panel Brackets Removing the Display Cable Removing the Display Latch CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
7. 1 Lift the display assembly away from the computer. Mini-Card antenna cables 2 display cable 3 display assembly NOTE: When you replace the display assembly, route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the system board and turn the computer upside down to connect the antenna cables to the Mini-Cards. Removing the Display Bezel 1. Remove the six screw covers/bumpers and the six M2.5 x 4.2-mm shoulder screws from the display bezel. 2.
1 M2 x 2 display 3 top 3-mm panel cover screws (2) Removing the Display-Panel Brackets 1. 1 Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws (two on each bracket) from the display-panel brackets.
Removing the Display Latch 1 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 2 screw holders (2) 4 metal plate 5 display base Back to Contents Page 3 display latch
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. 1.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D430 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. NOTE: If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from a CD before inserting the CD. 2. Insert the BIOS update program CD, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D430 Removing the Hard Drive Dismantling the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive 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. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive.
1 pull-tab 4 system board connector 2 hard drive cable 3 hard drive Dismantling the Hard Drive NOTICE: The replacement hard drive ships with the protective cover and the hard drive cable. Only a certified service technician should dismantle the hard drive. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. 1. 1 protective cover 2. 1 Use your fingers to carefully remove the protective cover from the hard drive.
Replacing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 1. Follow the steps in Removing the Hard Drive in reverse order. NOTE: This computer is not equipped with an optical drive—use the Media Base (sold separately) to install software. 2. Install the operating system for your computer (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in your computer User's Guide). 3.
Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Be careful when removing the hinge cover. 1.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 7. 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).
Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. 1.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ D430 Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. 2.
1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (6) NOTICE: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors. 11. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board. 12. Disconnect the Secure Digital/SIM card reader cable from the system board. 13. Disconnect the touch pad cable from the system board. 14. Lift the plastic bar on the LED board connector and disconnect the LED board cable from the system board.
Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap into place. 2. Connect the LED board connector to the system board. 3. Connect the touch pad connector to the system board. 4. Connect the Secure Digital/SIM card reader cable connector to the system board. 5. Connect the speaker connector to the system board. 6. Replace the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "P" on the top of the palm rest. 7. Turn the computer upside down and replace the seven M2.
Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Latitude™ D430 USB Connector Video Connector USB Connector Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP– 3 USBP+ 4 GND Video Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+ 2 CRT_G 10 GND 3 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT– 4 NC 12 DDC_DATA 5 GND 13 CRT_HS 6 GND 14 CRT_VS 7 GND 15 DDC_CLK 8 GND Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Power Button Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
Back to Contents Page Suspend-Switch Sensor Board Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Switch Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
Back to Contents Page Speaker Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. 2. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot. 3.
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Latitude™ D430 Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
Replacing the System Board 1. Follow all of the steps in Removing the System Board in reverse order. NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 3.
Back to Contents Page Dell™ Latitude™ D430 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 potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
