Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Before You Begin Media Bay Devices Hard Drive Hinge Cover Keyboard Memory Display Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Mini-Card Coin-Cell Battery Palm Rest Modem Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Module Using Cards System Board Assembly Fan Base Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the BIOS Model PP04X Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
Back to Contents Page Base Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Computer Base Replacing the Computer Base Removing the Computer Base CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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.
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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.
2. Place the battery latch spring onto the guide post on the battery latch assembly. 3. With the battery latch assembly slightly elevated, align the slot in the latch assembly with the guide posts on the base of the computer. NOTE: Ensure that the tabs on the battery latch assembly are behind the retention tabs on the base of the computer. 1 retention tabs 2 guide post (2) 4 battery-latch assembly hole 5 battery-release button tabs 3 battery-latch assembly slot 4.
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This section 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 Before Working Inside Your Computer. l You have read the safety information in the Dell Product Information Guide.
. 1 Slide and hold the battery latch on the bottom of the computer, then lift the battery out of the battery bay.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive. Flashing the BIOS From a CD NOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to prevent a loss of power. Failure to do so may cause system damage. 1.
9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Replacing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.
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. Connect the cable connector to the card connector. 2. Slide card cable connector beneath the metal tab. 3. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover).
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you perform 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.
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. Insert the battery at a 30-degree angle under the clip with the positive (+) side up, and then push the battery into place. 2. Replace the memory module/coin-cell battery cover and tighten the screw.
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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. NOTICE: Do not touch the processor die.
NOTICE: Do not touch the processor die. Press and hold the processor down on the substrate on which the die is mounted while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and processor. NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor module. Seating the processor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force.
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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.
1 display assembly 2 antenna cables (3) 3 display cable pull tab Replacing the Display Assembly NOTICE: Ensure the antenna cables are not twisted and that they are lying flat in the antenna cable clip. 1. Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer, then lower the display into place. 2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the display on the back of the computer.
5. Remove the six rubber display bumpers and two mylar screw covers from around the display bezel. 6. Remove the eight M2.5 x 4.2 x 5-mm shoulder screws from around the display bezel. 1 mylar screw covers (2) 2 rubber display bumpers (6) 3 M2.5 x 4.2 x 5-mm screws (8) 4 display bezel NOTICE: Removal of the bezel from the display back cover requires extreme care to avoid damage to the bezel. 7.
6. Remove the eight M2.5 x 5-mm screws (four on each side of the display panel) that secure the display panel to the display cover in sequential order. 7. Lift the display panel out of the display cover. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (8) 8. 1 10. display panel assembly 3 display cover Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws (two on each side of the display panel) that secure the brackets to the display panel. display panel 9.
2. Connect the bottom flex-cable connector to the inverter connector. 3. Align the screwholes and guide pins on the brackets with the corresponding holes on the display panel, then replace the four M2 x 3-mm screws (two on each side of the display panel) to secure the brackets to the display panel. 4. Gently place the display panel inside the display cover. 5. Replace the eight M2.
1 display latch 2 display cover Replacing the Display Latch 1. Align the latch with the slots on the display cover and slide it into place. 2. Slide the latch spring into the plastic sleeve, if present, then connect the latch spring to the display latch and display cover. 3. Replace the wireless antenna cover, then replace the four M2 x 3-mm screws to secure the antenna cover to the display cover. 4. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 5.
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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 Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Removing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from the computer while the drive is hot.
2. Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seated. 3. Replace the two M3 x 3-mm screws to secure the hard drive. 4. Install the operating system for your computer, if necessary (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide). 5. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, if necessary (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your User's Guide). Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your hard drive to Dell in the replacement drive's foam packaging.
Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you perform 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.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you perform 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.
NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and then secure the keyboard in place. 2. Place the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard beneath the front-inside edge of the palm rest, then carefully lower the keyboard into place. NOTE: You may need to push the bottom of the keyboard down slightly to slide the keyboard tabs into place. 3. Replace the three M2 x 3-mm screws to secure the keyboard. 4.
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your Dell computer is equipped with two memory slots/connectors, DIMM A and DIMM B. DIMM A (located under the keyboard) holds the primary memory module as configured from the factory. DIMM B (located on the bottom of the computer) holds any additional memory you may have ordered. If you did not order additional memory, DIMM B is empty.
NOTICE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Loosen the captive screw securing the memory module cover, then remove the cover and set it aside. 1 captive screw 2 memory module cover NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools of any kind to spread the metal clips that secure the module. 1 3.
DIMM A Connector 1. Align the notch in the memory module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot, then slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle. 2. Rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it. 3. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 4. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 5.
Back to Contents Page Mini-Card Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Removing the Mini-Card CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
1 Mini-Card 6. 2 metal retention bracket Remove the Mini-Card from the connector at a 45-degree angle. Replacing the Mini-Card CAUTION: Before you perform 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.
Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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 Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Back to Contents Page Media Bay Devices Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual About the Device Security Screw Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices You can install devices such as a floppy drive, optical drive, second battery, or second hard drive in the media bay. About the Device Security Screw When you install a device in the media bay, you can install a device security screw, available separately from Dell, to prevent the device from being easily removed.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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 Working Inside Your Computer.
11. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board. 1 touch pad connector 4 computer base 2 speaker connector 3 palm rest NOTICE: Do not use force to separate the palm rest from the computer. If you encounter resistance, gently flex or apply pressure to the palm rest, or move along the edge, working away from the area of resistance, until the palm rest is free. 12.
Back to Contents Page Using Cards Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Card Types Removing a PC Card or ExpressCard Installing a PC Card or an ExpressCard Card Types PC Cards See "Specifications" in your User's Guide for information on supported PC Cards. NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device. The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or Type II card. The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. Type of card refers to its thickness, not its functionality.
1 PC Card 2 release button Installing a PC Card or an ExpressCard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. You can install a PC Card or ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card. PC Cards and ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to insert into the slot.
1 adapter slot 2 ExpressCard The computer recognizes most ExpressCards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard.
Back to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Assembly Removing the System Board Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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.
17. Lift the right side of the system board, and then carefully lift the system board out of the computer. Replacing the System Board Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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.
15. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 16. Replace the media bay device (see Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices). 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. 17. Turn on the computer. NOTE: If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, press before inserting the CD in order to set the computer to boot from the CD for one time only.
Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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Back to Contents Page Dell™ Latitude™ D531 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. © 2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
