Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices Memory Module Mini PCI Card Devices System Components Reserve Battery Hard Drive Keyboard Display Assembly and Display Latch Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Palm Rest Docking Doors Fan Bluetooth™ Card Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly System Board Microprocessor Module F
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to Work Inside the Computer CAUTION: 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. Read and follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide that came with the computer.
Recommended Tools The procedures in this manual require the following tools: l #1 Phillips screwdriver l ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD Computer Orientation 1 back 2 right 3 front 4 left Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy "Screw Identification" as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes.
Display Assembly: Display Bezel: Display Panel: (3 each) (display bumpers, 6 each) (4 each) (6 each) Display Latch: Palm Rest: Fan: (3 each) (3 each) (2 each) (9 each) System Board: Speakers: Modem: (1 each) (1 each) (1 each) (1 each) (1 each)
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Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual 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 floppy disk or 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 Bluetooth™ Card Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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 "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard. 3.
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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. NOTICE: Do not touch the processor die.
NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the microprocessor module. Seating the microprocessor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force. NOTICE: A microprocessor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the microprocessor and ZIF socket. 1. Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, and insert the microprocessor module.
Back to Contents Page Display Assembly and Display Latch Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Display Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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 display 2 computer base 1 display bumpers (6) 4 display panel 2 M2 x 5-mm screws (6) 5 top cover 3 display bezel 6 M2 x 5-mm screws (4) Display Bezel
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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 "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the display assembly. 4.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1. Remove the keyboard. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the display bezel. 4. Remove the three M2 x 5-mm screws that secure the display bracket to the top cover. 5.
Back to Contents Page Docking Doors Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual Removing the Docking Doors CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your System 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 "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2.
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Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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 "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the palm rest. 4.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual 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 working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computerbefore removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode.
NOTICE: If you do not open the display before you replace your hard drive, you might permanently scratch your display bezel. 6. Open the display approximately 0.5 inch. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you force the hard drive into place using excessive force, you may damage the connector. 7. Press the hard drive cover down until it is fully seated in the bay, and tighten the screw. 8.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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 "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Turn the computer top-side up and open it.
1 center control cover 4. Remove the keyboard: a. Remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws across the top of the keyboard. NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. b. Rotate the keyboard up and slide it forward. c. Hold the keyboard up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboard connector. d.
Back to Contents Page Base Latch Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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 "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the hard drive. 3. Remove the keyboard. 4.
Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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 "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the display assembly. 4.
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Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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 "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard.
1 back center of the palm rest 2 touch pad connector 3 system board connector 4 computer base 6. Turn the computer over and remove the nine M2.5 x 8-mm screws. 1 M2.5 x 8-mm screws (9) NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. 7. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base by lifting the inside of the palm rest while pushing in on the outside.
Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector Parallel Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector Serial 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 Parallel Connector
Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 STROBE– 10 ACK– 2 PD0 11 BUSY 3 PD1 12 PE 4 PD2 13 SLCT 5 PD3 14 AFD/3M– 6 PD4 15 ERROR– 7 PD5 16 INIT– 8 PD6 17 SLIN– 9 PD7 18–25 GND S-Video TV-Out Connector S-Video Pin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA-L 4 DCRMA-L Composite Video Pin Signal 5 NC 6 DCMPS-L 7 GND Serial Connector
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Back to Contents Page Reserve Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your System 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. 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2.
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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 "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the display assembly.
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 8. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws labeled "circle B" that secure the system board to the computer base. 9. Pull out the system board starting from the front of the computer. Installing 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.
Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual 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: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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.
Back to Contents Page Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual 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. © 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Back to Contents Page Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual Memory Module Mini PCI Card Devices Memory Module CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your System 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: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "JDIM (Slot 1)" before you install a module in the connector labeled "JDIM2." 4. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector. b. Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate the module down until you feel a click. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
3. Place your finger under the cover at the indentation, lift up the cover, and slide the cover open. 4. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a. Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips that secure the memory module. b.
7. Lower the Mini PCI card toward the inner tabs to approximately a 20-degree angle. 8. Continue lowering the Mini PCI card until it snaps into the inner tabs of the connector. 9. Replace the cover. Devices Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device security screw is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. When you install your device in the module bay, you can install the device security screw.
2. Close the display and turn the computer over. 3. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the bottom of the computer. 1 M2 x 3-mm screw 4. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out. 5. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.
