Dell Laptop D430 User Manual

Dell™Latitude™D430ServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2007DellInc.Al

 5. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. b.

a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card. b. Release the card by pushing the metal securing clips toward the back of the computer unt

 Mobile Broadband (WWAN) Cards If you ordered a Mobile Broadband card with your computer, the card is already installed.  1. If a Mobile Broadband c

b. Align the card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the card into the connector until you feel a click. c. Connect the white an

Back to Contents Page  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

Back to Contents Page  Display Assembly Dell™Latitude™D430 Removing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Removing the Display

 7. Lift the display assembly away from the computer. Removing the Display Bezel  1. Remove the six screw covers/bumpers and the six M2.5 x

Removing the Display-Panel Brackets  1. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws (two on each bracket) from the display-panel brackets. Removing the

Removing the Display Latch Back to Contents Page  1 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 2 screw holders (2) 3 display latch 4 metal plate 5 display base  

Back to Contents Page  Fan Dell™Latitude™D430  1. Follow the instructions in "BeforeYouBegin"onpage7.  2. Remove any instal

Back to Contents Page  Battery Latches Dell™Latitude™D430  1. Follow the instructions in "BeforeYouBegin"onpage7.  2. Remov

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 installe

Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™Latitude™D430 Removing the Hard Drive Dismantling the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Remo

Dismantling the Hard Drive  1. Use your fingers to carefully remove the protective cover from the hard drive.  2. Use a hard drive tool to c

Replacing the Hard Drive  1. Follow the steps in Removing the Hard Drive in reverse order.  2. Install the operating system for your computer (s

Back to Contents Page  Hinge Cover Dell™Latitude™D430  1. Follow the procedures in "BeforeYouBegin"onpage7.  2. Open the di

Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Latitude™D430  1. Follow the procedures in "BeforeYouBegin"onpage7.  2. Remove the hin

Back to Contents Page  Modem Dell™Latitude™D430  1. Follow the instructions in "BeforeYouBegin"onpage7.  2. Remove any inst

Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™Latitude™D430 Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest  1. Follow t

 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

Back to Contents Page  1 screw driver 2 bracket 3 securing tab 4 shorter battery-latch assembly 5 computer base  

Back to Contents Page  Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Latitude™D430 USB Connector Video Connector USB Connector Video Conne

Back to Contents Page  Power Button Assembly Dell™Latitude™D430  1. Follow the instructions in "BeforeYouBegin"onpage7.  2.

Back to Contents Page  Suspend-Switch Sensor Board Dell™Latitude™D430  1. Follow the instructions in "BeforeYouBegin"onpage7.

Back to Contents Page  Wireless Switch Dell™Latitude™D430  1. Follow the instructions in "BeforeYouBegin"onpage7.  2. Remov

Back to Contents Page  Speaker Dell™Latitude™D430  1. Follow the instructions in "BeforeYouBegin"onpage7.  2. Remove any in

Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Latitude™D430 Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board T

Replacing the System Board  1. Follow all of the steps in Removing the System Board in reverse order.  2. Turn on the computer.  3. Insert th

Back to Contents Page Dell™Latitude™D430 Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2007D

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Latitude™D430 Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Comput

 3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.

Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Dell™Latitude™D430 If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wire

Back to Contents Page  PC Card/Smart Card Reader Dell™Latitude™D430  1. Follow the instructions in "BeforeYouBegin"onpage7. 

Back to Contents Page  Coin-Cell Battery Dell™Latitude™D430  1. Follow the procedures in "BeforeYouBegin"onpage7.  2. Remov

Back to Contents Page  Memory and Mini-Cards Dell™Latitude™D430 Memory Mini-Cards Memory You can increase your computer memory by insta