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Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual
Before You Begin
Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices
System Components
Reserve Battery
Hard Drive
PC Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Keyboard
Modem
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Display Assembly and Display Latch
Palm Rest
Docking Doors
Speakers
Base Latch
Fan
System Board
Flashing the BIOS
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
Mini Recommended Spares List
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ D505 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 Product Information Guide that came with the computer. CAUTI
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11. Remove any installed memory modules, Mini PCI cards, and devices, including a second battery if one is installed. 12. Remove the hard drive. Recommended Tools The procedures in this manual require the following tools: #1 Phillips screwdriver ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver Small plastic scribe Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD Computer Orientation
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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. Optional Device: Hard Drive: Keyboard: (1 each) (2 each) (2 each)
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Modem: Display Assembly: Display Bezel: (1 each) (4 each) (display bumpers, 6 each) (6 each) Display Panel: Display Latch: Palm Rest: (8 each) (1 each) (4 each) Display Adapter Rails (13 each) (14.1-inch display only): (4 each) System Board: Speakers: Fan: (2 each) (1 each) (2 each) (4 each)
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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 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 surfac
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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 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,
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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: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Turn the computer over, and loosen the captive screw (labeled "C") on the Mini PCI card cover. 3. Place
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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 antenna cables (2) 2 antenna connectors on card (2) 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 t
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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 computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry
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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. Back to Contents Page
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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 this document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. 1 display assembly see Mini RSL 8 speakers H1330 2 center control cover H1371 9 hard drive see Mi
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3 palm rest (with touch pad) D1482 10 fan J1043 4 system board W3344 11 microprocessor see Mini RSL 5 computer base 12 microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly H1309 6 battery see Mini RSL 13 keyboard 1M709 7 reserve battery 3R459 14 display cable Back to Contents Page
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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 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. Remo
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1 battery connector 2 reserve battery 3R459 Back to Contents Page
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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 Guide. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. NOTICE: Hard
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5. Press the hard drive cover down until it is fully seated in the bay, and then replace and tighten the two screws. 6. Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your computer. 7. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Back to Contents Page
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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 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 dr
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1 cable 5X617 2 tab 3. Connect the cable. 4. Replace the hard drive. Back to Contents Page
