See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 4. Disconnect any telephone, network, and USB cables from the computer. 5. Disconnect your computer power supply and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 6. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot. 7. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 8. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the battery bay 9. Remove any installed memory modules, modems, Mini PCI cards, internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology, backup batteries, and optical devices. 10. Remove the hard drive. Computer Orientation NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network port or device. NOTICE: To prevent 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: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, print this section as a guide to keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes. 1 back 2 right 3 front 4 left Optical Device: (optional security screw) (1 each) Hard Drive: (2 each) Keyboard: (2 each) Modem: (1 each) Hard Drive Carrier: (2 each) Display Bezel: (display bumpers, 5 each) (6 each) Back to Contents Page Display Panel: (8 each) Display Assembly: (4 each) Display Latch: (1 each) Palm Rest: (4 each) (14 each) Speakers: (1 each) Fan: (2 each) System Board: (2 each) (4 each) Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D510 Service Manual 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2. Turn on the computer and press during POST to access the Boot Menu. 3. Insert the flash BIOS update program floppy or CD and select boot from "CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive". 4. Select "Upgrade your system BIOS" from the menu. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the update is complete, the computer automatically reboots. 5. Remove the flash BIOS update program floppy or CD from the drive. Back to Contents Page NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, ensure you are connected to a known good electrical outlet and that you do not interrupt the BIOS flash process. Loss of power or an interruption during the BIOS flash process can cause damage to the system board. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: To enter the system setup program, press during POST. Press and select Save/Exit if you make modifications; otherwise, select Exit and then press to exit the system setup. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ D510 Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer." 2. Remove the hard drive. 3. Turn the computer upside down. 4. Pull the card connector out of the system board connector. 5. Pull the card cable to remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology from the computer. To replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology: 1. Insert the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology. 2. Ensure that the card cable is routed under the tab. CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent 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: When replacing the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, ensure that the card cable is routed correctly so that you do not damage the cable when you install the hard drive. 1 internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology 2 system board connector 3 card connector 4 card cable 3. Connect the card cable. 4. Replace the hard drive. Back to Contents Page 1 cable 2 tab Back to Contents Page Coin Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D510 Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer." 2. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Depress the coin cell-cover latch in the battery bay and rotate it out to remove the coin cell- battery cover. 4. Pull the coin cell battery straight out of the computer base. 5. Disconnect the coin cell-battery cable connector from the battery connector. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Before working inside yo...
