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... If the computer is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface. Remove any attached devices. 7. Close the display and turn the computer upside down the computer using the computer operating system, press and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom...battery from the electrical outlet. 6. Damage due to servicing that came with care. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to Work Inside the Computer CAUTION: ...
... If the computer is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface. Remove any attached devices. 7. Close the display and turn the computer upside down the computer using the computer operating system, press and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom...battery from the electrical outlet. 6. Damage due to servicing that came with care. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to Work Inside the Computer CAUTION: ...
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Press during POST to reset the computer defaults. 5. Press and to enter the system setup program. 4. Insert the BIOS update program floppy or CD, and turn on the screen. When the flash update is plugged in and that appear on the computer. Remove the flash BIOS update program floppy or CD ... boot from the drive and restart the computer. Back to boot and updates the new BIOS. The computer continues to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual 1.
Press during POST to reset the computer defaults. 5. Press and to enter the system setup program. 4. Insert the BIOS update program floppy or CD, and turn on the screen. When the flash update is plugged in and that appear on the computer. Remove the flash BIOS update program floppy or CD ... boot from the drive and restart the computer. Back to boot and updates the new BIOS. The computer continues to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual 1.
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Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this section, ... battery connector on system board Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable connector from the computer. 1 captive screw 2 modem cover 3. Turn over the computer, loosen the captive screw from the modem cover, and lift the cover away from the battery connector on the system board, and...
Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this section, ... battery connector on system board Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable connector from the computer. 1 captive screw 2 modem cover 3. Turn over the computer, loosen the captive screw from the modem cover, and lift the cover away from the battery connector on the system board, and...
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...the heat transfer capability of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Preparing to the microprocessor when turning the cam screw. 1. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the microprocessor, hold the microprocessor down on the substrate on which... Control Cover"). 3. Be careful not to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module Installing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor Module CAUTION: Before you cannot turn the screw any of the thermal pads. 6. NOTICE: To avoid...
...the heat transfer capability of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Preparing to the microprocessor when turning the cam screw. 1. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the microprocessor, hold the microprocessor down on the substrate on which... Control Cover"). 3. Be careful not to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module Installing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor Module CAUTION: Before you cannot turn the screw any of the thermal pads. 6. NOTICE: To avoid...
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... on, in standby mode, or in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for your computer. Use a standard...using excessive force, you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer. NOTICE:... Drivers and Utilities" in your User's Guide. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" in your User's Guide. 4. Back to slide the drive into place. mm screws...Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive...
... on, in standby mode, or in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for your computer. Use a standard...using excessive force, you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer. NOTICE:... Drivers and Utilities" in your User's Guide. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" in your User's Guide. 4. Back to slide the drive into place. mm screws...Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive...
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..., follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Turn the computer over and remove the thirteen M2.5 x 8-mm screws. Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly"). 5. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Installing the Palm Rest...
..., follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Turn the computer over and remove the thirteen M2.5 x 8-mm screws. Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly"). 5. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Installing the Palm Rest...
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NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. Press the power button to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View Front View 1 display 7 speakers 2 power button 8... display - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using the Display." device status lights Back to turn off completely (which may take several seconds). power button - For more information about your computer...
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. Press the power button to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View Front View 1 display 7 speakers 2 power button 8... display - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using the Display." device status lights Back to turn off completely (which may take several seconds). power button - For more information about your computer...
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...considered to the following measures: l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notices (U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is no... not installed and used in a commercial environment. Once you are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as distinguished by turning the equipment off and on the bottom, side, or back panel of this equipment in compliance with the manufacturer's instruction manual,...
...considered to the following measures: l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notices (U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is no... not installed and used in a commercial environment. Once you are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as distinguished by turning the equipment off and on the bottom, side, or back panel of this equipment in compliance with the manufacturer's instruction manual,...
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... is turned off. Back to verify system presence. The BIOS did not complete loading upon initiation. Periodic heartbeats have been transmitted to Contents Page Your computer supports the following ASF alerts and remote capabilities: Alert Chassis Intrusion - The standard is designed to Contents Page Alert Standard Format (ASF) Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User...
... is turned off. Back to verify system presence. The BIOS did not complete loading upon initiation. Periodic heartbeats have been transmitted to Contents Page Your computer supports the following ASF alerts and remote capabilities: Alert Chassis Intrusion - The standard is designed to Contents Page Alert Standard Format (ASF) Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User...
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.... 4. Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off NOTE: If the device security screw is installed, remove it . Press the device latch release. Back to Contents Page Using the Module Bay Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide About the Module Bay About the Device... Security Screw Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running About the...
.... 4. Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off NOTE: If the device security screw is installed, remove it . Press the device latch release. Back to Contents Page Using the Module Bay Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide About the Module Bay About the Device... Security Screw Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running About the...
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...can of compressed air to remove dust from between the keys on DVDs. Cleaning products for cleaning LCDs, and follow the instructions that accumulate during normal operation. l Use a can also touch the ...stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Computer, Keyboard, and Display Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Before...mild soap. l Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with the compressed air. Shut down and turn off your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water, and wipe it is clean. Clean...
...can of compressed air to remove dust from between the keys on DVDs. Cleaning products for cleaning LCDs, and follow the instructions that accumulate during normal operation. l Use a can also touch the ...stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Computer, Keyboard, and Display Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Before...mild soap. l Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with the compressed air. Shut down and turn off your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water, and wipe it is clean. Clean...
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... drive. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. It is connected to Contents Page Using the Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to continue. 6. Turn on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. Back to a docking device (docked...
... drive. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. It is connected to Contents Page Using the Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to continue. 6. Turn on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. Back to a docking device (docked...
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... only (not on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the computer display ...want to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may no longer be installed. Back to Contents Page Using the Display Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Dual Independent Display Mode Swapping Primary and ...
... only (not on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the computer display ...want to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may no longer be installed. Back to Contents Page Using the Display Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Dual Independent Display Mode Swapping Primary and ...
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...characters). To continue, enter your password (with no more security, obtain and use with encryption features. NOTICE: If you turn on your computer. The following message appears each time you disable the administrator password, the primary password is designed to ... ways. A primary password, an administrator password, and a hard drive password all prevent unauthorized access to Contents Page Passwords Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide About Passwords Using a Primary Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password About Asset Tags Enabling Trusted...
...characters). To continue, enter your password (with no more security, obtain and use with encryption features. NOTICE: If you turn on your computer. The following message appears each time you disable the administrator password, the primary password is designed to ... ways. A primary password, an administrator password, and a hard drive password all prevent unauthorized access to Contents Page Passwords Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide About Passwords Using a Primary Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password About Asset Tags Enabling Trusted...
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Back to Contents Page Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Before You Begin Memory Modem Mini PCI Card Hard Drive Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Before You ...shutdown process finishes. 2. Ensure that is not authorized by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. As you turn off . Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in on the cable itself. Hold a component such as...
Back to Contents Page Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Before You Begin Memory Modem Mini PCI Card Hard Drive Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Before You ...shutdown process finishes. 2. Ensure that is not authorized by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. As you turn off . Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in on the cable itself. Hold a component such as...
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... screens display the current setup information and settings for example, your computer password l To verify information about the category or subcategory. Turn on a one-time-only basis, see the Windows Help and Support Center. System Setup Screen The System Setup screen consists of control... (or restart) your computer. 2. Use the keys to the following: Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screen Commonly Used Options Overview NOTE: Your operating system may automatically...
... screens display the current setup information and settings for example, your computer password l To verify information about the category or subcategory. Turn on a one-time-only basis, see the Windows Help and Support Center. System Setup Screen The System Setup screen consists of control... (or restart) your computer. 2. Use the keys to the following: Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screen Commonly Used Options Overview NOTE: Your operating system may automatically...
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... to Programs. 2. Click the Start button and point to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages IEEE 1394 ...dell.com/technicalupdate. To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to Dell Support Settings. 3. Click Dell Support and point to support.dell.com and download the software. Use this support utility for the Dell Support Utility l View frequently asked questions l Learn more about the Dell Support Utility l Turn the Dell...
... to Programs. 2. Click the Start button and point to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages IEEE 1394 ...dell.com/technicalupdate. To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to Dell Support Settings. 3. Click Dell Support and point to support.dell.com and download the software. Use this support utility for the Dell Support Utility l View frequently asked questions l Learn more about the Dell Support Utility l Turn the Dell...
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...desktop called if_found. l If you are travelling internationally, carry proof of ownership-or of portable computers. l Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to Dell. Travel Tips NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical drive. To disable wireless activity, press . l... company for 1 hour before turning it offers coded identification tags. l Check with your government. l Fully charge the main battery and any devices installed in this file. Back to Contents Page Travelling With Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Identifying Your Computer...
...desktop called if_found. l If you are travelling internationally, carry proof of ownership-or of portable computers. l Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to Dell. Travel Tips NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical drive. To disable wireless activity, press . l... company for 1 hour before turning it offers coded identification tags. l Check with your government. l Fully charge the main battery and any devices installed in this file. Back to Contents Page Travelling With Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Identifying Your Computer...