Dell D430 - Manuals

Back to Contents Page   PC Card/Smart Card Reader Dell™ Latitude™ D430    1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7 .   2. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.   3. Remove any installed memory modules or Mini PCI cards (see Memory and Mini-C a r d s ).   4. R...

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 c...

  5. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a.   Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. b.   Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove t...

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   1. Follow the instructions in "Before Y...

  Removing the Display Latch Back to Contents Page   1 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 2 screw holders (2) 3 display latch 4 metal plate 5 display base    

Back to Contents Page   Fan Dell™ Latitude™ D430    1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7 .   2. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.   3. Remove any installed memory modules or Mini PCI cards (see Memory and Mini-C a r d s ).   4. Remove the hard drive (...

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.   2. Insert the BIOS update program CD, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues t...

Back to Contents Page   Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D430     Removing the Hard Drive    Dismantling the Hard Drive    Replacing the Hard Drive   Removing the Hard Drive   1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 7 .   2. Turn the computer upside down, and loosen the two captive ...

  Dismantling the Hard Drive   1. Use your fingers to carefully remove the protective cover from the hard drive.   2. Use a hard drive tool to carefully pry up the ZIF connector that holds the hard drive cable, and remove the cable. 1 pull-t a b 2 hard drive cable 3 hard drive 4 system board connect...

  Replacing the Hard Drive   1. Follow the steps in Removing the Hard Drive in reverse order.   2. Install the operating system for your computer (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in your computer User's Guide ).   3. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer (see "Reinsta...

Back to Contents Page   Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ D430    1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 7 .   2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover ).   3. Remove the keyboard: a.   Remove the three M2 x 3-mm screws across the top of the keyboard. b.   Rotate the keyboard forwar...

Back to Contents Page   Modem Dell™ Latitude™ D430    1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7 .   2. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.   3. Remove any installed memory modules or Mini PCI cards (see Memory and Mini-C a r d s ).   4. Remove the hard drive...

Back to Contents Page   Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ D430     Removing the Palm Rest    Replacing the Palm Rest   Removing the Palm Rest   1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7 .   2. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.   3. Remove any installed memory modu...

  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 boar...

Back to Contents Page   Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Latitude™ D430     USB Connector    Video Connector   USB Connector   Video Connector Back to Contents Page     Pin   Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USBP+ 4 GND   Pin   Signal   Pin   Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+ 2 CRT_G 1 0 GND 3 CRT_B 1 1 MONITO...

Back to Contents Page   Power Button Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D430    1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7 .   2. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.   3. Remove any installed memory modules or Mini PCI cards (see Memory and Mini-C a r d s ).   4. Remov...

Back to Contents Page   Suspend-Switch Sensor Board Dell™ Latitude™ D430    1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7 .   2. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.   3. Remove any installed memory modules or Mini PCI cards (see Memory and Mini-C a r d s ).   4....

Back to Contents Page   Wireless Switch Dell™ Latitude™ D430    1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7 .   2. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.   3. Remove any installed memory modules or Mini PCI cards (see Memory and Mini-C a r d s ).   4. Remove the ...

Back to Contents Page   Speaker Dell™ Latitude™ D430    1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7 .   2. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.   3. Remove any installed memory modules or Mini PCI cards (see Memory and Mini-C a r d s ).   4. Remove the hard dri...

Back to Contents Page   System Board Dell™ Latitude™ D430     Removing the System Board    Replacing the System Board   Removing the System Board The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the...

  Replacing the System Board   1. Follow all of the steps in Removing the System Board in reverse order.   2. Turn on the computer.   3. Insert the CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Back to Contents Page   ...