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Back to Contents Page Battery Latches Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 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.
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screw driver bracket securing tab shorter battery-latch assembly computer base Back to Contents Page ...
Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. 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.
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3. 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 disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. ...
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ D430 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 connector on the back panel of the computer.
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Back to Contents Page PC Card/Smart Card Reader Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 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.
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow 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 connector on the back panel of the computer.
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Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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8. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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antenna cables (2) a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips. b. Release the card by pushing the metal securing clips toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly. c.
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Mobile Broadband (WWAN) Cards NOTE: Mobile Broadband cards may not be available in all regions. If you ordered a Mobile Broadband card with your computer, the card is already installed. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. ...
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NOTE: Cable routing for the Mobile Broadband card may vary. b. Align the card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the card into the connector until you feel a click. 1 Mobile Broadband card 2 system board connector NOTE: For more specific information about which cable to connect to which connector, see the documentation that came with your Mobile Broadband card.
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1 metal tabs (2) on SIM card slot 2 SIM card with cut-off corner NOTE: When you replace the SIM card, ensure that you slide the SIM card under the two metal tabs on the SIM card slot with the cut-off corner of the card facing toward the back of the computer.
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 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
7. Lift the display assembly away from the computer. Mini-Card antenna cables display cable display assembly NOTE: When you replace the display assembly, route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the system board and turn the computer upside down to connect the antenna cables to the Mini-Cards.
1 M2 x 2 display 3 top 3-mm panel cover screws Removing the Display-Panel Brackets 1. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws (two on each bracket) from the display-panel brackets. display-panel brackets (2) M2 x 3-mm screws (4) display panel Removing the Display Cable 1 back of display-panel cable...
Removing the Display Latch M2 x 3-mm screws (2) screw holders (2) display latch metal plate display base Back to Contents Page ...
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Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 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.
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. 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.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D430 Removing the Hard Drive Dismantling the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive 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.
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The replacement hard drive ships with the protective cover and the hard drive cable. Only a certified service technician should dismantle the hard drive. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
Replacing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 1. Follow the steps in Removing the Hard Drive in reverse order. NOTE: This computer is not equipped with an optical drive—use the Media Base (sold separately) to install software.
Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin 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 a connector on the back of the computer).
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Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin 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 a connector on the back of the computer).
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Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 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.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ D430 Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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M2.5 x 5-mm screws (6) NOTICE: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors. 11. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board. 12. Disconnect the Secure Digital/SIM card reader cable from the system board. ...
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. ...
Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Latitude™ D430 USB Connector Video Connector USB Connector Signal USB5V+ USBP– USBP+ Video Connector Signal Signal CRT_R 9 CRT_G 10 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT– DDC_DATA CRT_HS...
Back to Contents Page Power Button Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 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.
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Back to Contents Page Suspend-Switch Sensor Board Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 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.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Switch Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 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.
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Back to Contents Page Speaker Dell™ Latitude™ D430 CAUTION: Before you begin 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 System Board Dell™ Latitude™ D430 Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Replacing the System Board 1. Follow all of the steps in Removing the System Board in reverse order. 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.