Page 3 - Before You Begin; Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Before You Begin: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification Preparing to Work Inside the Computer CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, re...
Page 4 - Recommended Tools
Before You Begin: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 6. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices. 7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer. 8. Remove any installed PC Cards or plastic blanks from the PC Card slo...
Page 5 - Computer Orientation; Screw Identification
Before You Begin: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Computer Orientation 1 back 2 right 3 front 4 left Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and th...
Page 9 - System Components; Exploded View
System Components: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual Exploded View NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not ...
Page 12 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive; Hard Drive Removal
Hard Drive: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive 1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. NOTICE: Disconne...
Page 13 - Replacing the Hard Drive
Hard Drive: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 1 bottom of computer 2 M3 x 5-mm screw 3 hard drive door 4. Lift up the hard drive door until you hear a click. 5. Slide the hard drive out of the computer. Replacing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into pla...
Page 15 - Modem; Memory Modules; Removing the Memory Module Cover; Memory Module Cover
Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual Memory Modules Mini PCI Card Modem Memory Modules Removing the Memory Module Cover NOTICE: Disconnect the computer ...
Page 16 - Removing the Memory Modules
Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 1 M2.5 x 12-mm screw (1) 2 captive screws (2) Removing the Memory Modules NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, groun...
Page 17 - Memory Module Removal
Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 2. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the inner tabs on each end of the memory module socket. The module should pop up. Memory Module Removal 1 JDIM 1 2 JDIM 2 3 memory module sockets (2) 4 inner tabs (2 per ...
Page 18 - Replacing the Memory Modules; Mini PCI Card; Removing the Mini PCI Card
Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Replacing the Memory Modules 1. If you only have one memory module, install it in the connector labeled "JDIM1" on the system board. Install a second memory module in the connector labeled "JDIM2." NOTE:...
Page 19 - Replacing the Mini PCI Card
Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 2. Disconnect the Mini PCI card from the antenna cables. 3. To release a Mini PCI card from its socket, spread apart the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. 4. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connecto...
Page 20 - Removing the Modem
Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual NOTICE: The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections. 2. Lower the Mini PCI card toward the inner tabs to approximately a 20-degree angle. 3. Continue lowering the Mini PCI card until it ...
Page 21 - Modem Removal; Replacing the Modem
Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Modem Removal 1 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 2 modem connector 3 modem cable 4 pull tab Replacing the Modem 1. Connect the modem cable to the modem. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c510-610/upgrades.htm (7 of 8) [2/2...
Page 23 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard; Screw Removal
Keyboard: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batte...
Page 24 - Center Control Cover Removal
Keyboard: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 1 M2.5 x 12-mm screws (5) 3. Turn the computer over and open the display. NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 4. Remove the center cont...
Page 25 - Keyboard Removal
Keyboard: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 5. To release the keyboard from the palm rest, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to pull up on the scalloped edge of the blank key on the keyboard. Keyboard Removal file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c510-610/keyboard.htm (...
Page 26 - Keyboard Connector Removal
Keyboard: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 1 keyboard 2 track stick 3 scalloped edge of blank key 4 palm rest 6. Lift the keyboard straight up until it clears the keyboard boss support in the bottom case. 7. Rotate the keyboard forward toward the front of the computer. 8. Rest the key face of ...
Page 27 - Replacing the Keyboard
Keyboard: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 1 boss support (5) 2 track stick cable 3 keyboard flex cable 4 keyboard connector 5 orientation label 10. Remove the keyboard from the bottom case. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Place the keyboard on the palm rest at the front of the computer with the key...
Page 29 - Hinge Covers; Display Assembly
Display Assembly, Display Latch, and Hinge Covers: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Display Assembly, Display Latch, and Hinge Covers Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Latch Hinge Covers Display Assembly NOTICE: You must remove the display ...
Page 36 - Display Latch; Removing the Display Latch
Display Assembly, Display Latch, and Hinge Covers: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 3. Replace the tape that secures the display panel connector and the tape that secures the middle of the display-feed flex cable to the display panel. 4. Place the bottom edge of the display panel in the bottom...
Page 37 - Replacing the Display Latch
Display Assembly, Display Latch, and Hinge Covers: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 1 M1.7 x 3.5-mm screws (2) 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 3 display latch 4 bracket Replacing the Display Latch 1. On 14.1-inch XGA panels , place the display latch on top of its screw holes, and then place the brack...
Page 38 - Removing the Hinge Covers; Replacing the Hinge Covers
Display Assembly, Display Latch, and Hinge Covers: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Covers 1. Remove the display assembly . 2. Rotate the hinges forward at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the front of the display assembly. 3. To remove the hinge covers, slide them of...
Page 41 - Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest
Palm Rest: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To av...
Page 45 - Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling; Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Removal
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing t...
Page 46 - Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 1 microprocessor thermal cooling assembly 2 captive screws (4) 3 right side 4. Lift the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly up and out of the system board. Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly 1. Pla...
Page 48 - Microprocessor Module; Removing the Microprocessor Module; Microprocessor Module Removal
Microprocessor Module: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor Module NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attache...
Page 50 - Replacing the Microprocessor Module
Microprocessor Module: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the microprocessor module. 4. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF- socket cam sc...
Page 52 - Hybrid Cooling Fan; Removing the Hybrid Cooling Fan; Hybrid Cooling Fan Removal
Hybrid Cooling Fan: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Hybrid Cooling Fan Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual Removing the Hybrid Cooling Fan Removing the Hybrid Cooling Fan NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove an...
Page 55 - Reserve Battery; Removing the Reserve Battery
Reserve Battery: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Reserve Battery Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual Removing the Reserve Battery Replacing the Reserve Battery Removing the Reserve Battery NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer's RTC and NVRAM wh...
Page 56 - Replacing the Reserve Battery
Reserve Battery: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 1 reserve battery 2 speaker connector 3 system board connector 4 reserve battery cable Replacing the Reserve Battery 1. Connect the reserve battery cable to the system board connector. 2. Position the reserve battery above the speaker connector...
Page 58 - Flashing the BIOS
Flashing the BIOS: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS Flashing the BIOS To update the basic input/output system (BIOS): 1. Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is i...
Page 60 - Speaker Assemblies; Removing the Speaker Assemblies; Routing the Left Speaker Cable
Speaker Assemblies: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Speaker Assemblies Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Assemblies Replacing the Speaker Assemblies Removing the Speaker Assemblies NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from ...
Page 61 - Speaker Orientation
Speaker Assemblies: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Speaker Orientation file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c510-610/speakers.htm (2 of 6) [2/28/2004 7:55:54 AM]
Page 64 - Replacing the Speaker Assemblies
Speaker Assemblies: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 1 antenna cable 6 antenna cable 2 in-line connector 7 right speaker holder 3 left speaker 8 mounting ring 4 mounting ring 9 right speaker 5 left speaker holder 1. Remove the hard drive . 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the display assembl...
Page 66 - System Board; Removing the System Board
System Board: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board The system board's BIOS chip contains the service tag sequence, which is also visible on a b...
Page 67 - System Board Screw Removal; System Board Removal
System Board: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual B" that secure the system board to the bottom case. 9. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "circle B" that secure the fan guard to the bottom case. System Board Screw Removal 1 fan guard 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (9) 10. Turn the co...
Page 68 - Replacing the System Board
System Board: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 1 M2.5 x. 5-mm screw (1) 11. Remove the speakers from the bottom case. 12. Pull the right side of the bottom case, next to the external headphone and microphone connectors, away from the system board as you simultaneously lift the front of the sys...
Page 70 - Battery and Module Bay Latches; Removing the Battery and Module Bay Latches
Battery and Module Bay Latches: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Battery and Module Bay Latches Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual Removing the Battery and Module Bay Latches Replacing the Battery and Module Bay Latches Removing the Battery and Module Bay Latches NO...
Page 72 - Replacing the Battery and Module Bay Latches
Battery and Module Bay Latches: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 4 bottom case Replacing the Battery and Module Bay Latches 1. Snap in the new latch button from behind the bottom case, making certain that the snap tabs are fully engaged in the latch. To prevent the latch assembly from coming l...
Page 73 - Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors; USB Connector; Serial Connector
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual USB Connector Pin Signal 1 VCC 2 -Data 3 +Data 4 Ground Serial Connector file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c510-610/pi...
Page 74 - Parallel Connector
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXDA 7 RTS 3 TXDA 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 GND Parallel Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c510-610/pinouts.htm (2 of 10) [2/28/2004 7:55:57 AM]
Page 75 - Video Connector
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 1 STRB#/5V 11 BUSY/MTR# 2 PD0/INDEX# 12 PE/WDATA# 3 PD1/TRK0# 13 SLCT/WGATE# 4 PD2/WP# 14 AFDF# 5 PD3/RDATA# 15 ERROR#HDSEL# 6 PD4/DSKCHG# 16 INIT#/DIR# 7 PD5F 17 SLCT_IN#STEP# 8 PD6F 18-23 GND 9 PD7F 24 DFDD/LPT# 10 ACK#/DRV...
Page 77 - Docking Connector
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual 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 Docking Connector file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/c510-610/pinouts.htm (5 of 10) [2/28/2004 7:55:57 AM]