Dell Laptop D505- User Manual

Back to Contents Page Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual Memory Module Mini PCI Card Devices Memory Module CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide . CAUTION: To prevent static damage...

b. Remove the module from the connector. NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" (slot 1) before you install a module in the other connector. 4. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. Align the ...

b. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the securing clips until the card pops up slightly. c. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector. 5. Slide the new Mini PCI card firmly into the connector. 6. Connect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card to the antenna connectors on the computer. 1 an...

Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them. 1. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out. 1 device latch release 2. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay. If the Device Security Screw Is Installed 1. If the comp...

Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Latitude™ D505 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 t...

Back to Contents Page Reserve Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide . CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your ...

Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D505 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 Product Information...

Back to Contents Page PC Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual 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 groun...

Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual 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 touch...

Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual Removing the Modem 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 pe...

Installing the Modem 1. Connect the modem cable to the modem. 2. Slip the left end of the modem and the modem cable underneath the metal modem-securing clip. NOTICE: Ensure that the modem cable is routed correctly when you replace the modem. 3. Ensure that the modem cable is properly routed under it...

Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide . NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic ...

Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1. Slip the left side of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly underneath the palm rest and then place the assembly over the microprocessor. 2. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order....

Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide . NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using ...

2 ZIF socket NOTE: The ZIF -socket cam screw secures the microprocessor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF - socket cam screw. 5. Lift out the microprocessor module. Installing the Microprocessor Module NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating...

Back to Contents Page Display Assembly and Display Latch Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Display Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide . NOTICE: To av...

1 M2 x 5-mm screws (6) 1428U 4 display panel D1724 2 display bumpers (6) K1681 5 top cover H1375 3 display bezel H1370 6 M2 x 5-mm screws (8) 1428U Display Bezel CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide . NOTICE: To avoid ele...

1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the display assembly . 4. Use a plastic scribe to pry the six display bumpers out of the screw holes located on the front of the bezel. 5. Remove the six M2 x 5-mm screws located on th...

1 pull-tab on bottom flex-cable connector2 top flex-cable connector3 display connector4 inverter connector 15-Inch Display Panel CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide . NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground your...

Display Latch 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 keyb...

Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual 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 touc...

Back to Contents Page Docking Doors Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual Removing the Docking Doors CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide . NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap...

Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual 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 touch...

Back to Contents Page Base Latch Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual 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 tou...

Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual 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...

Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual Removing the System Board 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 ...

11. Gently push down near the middle of the back plastic computer base so that the two system -board securing clips clear their slots, and then pull out the system board. 1 system -board securing clips (2) Installing the System Board 1. Follow all of the steps in " Removing the System Board "...

Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D505 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. Inse...

Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector Parallel Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector Serial Connector IEEE 1394 Connector USB Connector Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP– 3 USBP+ 4 GND Video Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 ...

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-VideoPin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA -L 4...

Composite VideoPin Signal 5 NC 6 DCMPS -L 7 GND Serial Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXDA 7 RTS 3 TXDA 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 GND IEEE 1394 Connector Pin Signal 1 TPB– 2 TPB+ 3 TPA– 4 TPA+ Back to Contents Page

Back to Contents Page Mini Recommended Spares List Bottom Base Parts CD DVD Fan Floppy Drive Hard Drive and Accessories Keyboard LCD Display Assembly Memory Modem Power Source Processors Speaker Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Wireless NOTE: The part numbers listed below are subject to chang...