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Back to Contents Page  Processor Module Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Re

 1. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, and insert the processor module. When the processor mod

Back to Contents Page  Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 

 2. Tighten the six captive screws, labeled "1" through "6," in consecutive order. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  Display Assembly Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual Removing the Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Di

 1. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the display to the computer base.  2. Connect the display cable to the system board.  3.

3. Replace the five rubber display bumpers around the display bezel. Display Panel  Removing the Display Panel  1. Follow the instructions in Be

 Replacing the Display Panel  1. Reconnect the top display-cable connector to the top flex-cable connector.  2. Reconnect the bottom flex-cable

Replacing the Display Latch  1. Align the latch with the posts on the display back and set into place.  2. Replace the support bracket and replac

Back to Contents Page  System Fan Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the palm re

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Insi

Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual  1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main batte

Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Dri

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be dam

Back to Contents Page  Hinge Cover Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  2

Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard  1

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Back to Contents Page  Base Latch Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the palm re

Back to Contents Page  Media Bay Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual  1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the

Back to Contents Page  Memory Module(s) Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual Memory DIMM A DIMM B Memory You can increase your computer

 6. 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. S

 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.  5. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on

 4. 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. S

Back to Contents Page  Modem Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem  1. Follow the

5. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. Replacing the Modem  1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.  2. Connect the modem to the syste

Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest

 9. Use the touch pad connector tab to disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board.  10. Starting at the back center of the palm

Back to Contents Page  Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual USB Connector Video Connector S-Video TV-Out

IEEE 1394 Connector Back to Contents Page  2 GND 3 DLUMA-L 4 DCRMA-L  Composite Video  Pin  Signal 5 NC 6 DCMPS-L 7 GND  Pin  Signal 1 TPB–

Back to Contents Page  Speaker Assembly Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual Removing the Speaker Assembly Replacing the Speaker Assembly Re

2. Replace the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that secures the speaker assembly in place. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  System Board Assembly Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board

Back to Contents Page  Media Bay Device: (1 each) Hard Drive: (2 each) Modem: (1 each) Keyboard: (2 each)  Display Assembly: (4 each)  Displ

 15. Turn the computer upside down and remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws labeled "B" that secure the system board to the computer base.

Replacing the System Board Assembly  1. Perform all of the steps in Removing the System Board Assembly in reverse order.  2. Turn on the compute

Back to Contents Page Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviat

Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual Removing the Card Removing the Ca

Back to Contents Page  Mini-Card Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards Wireless Local Area Network (WLA

c. Slide the card at a 45-degree angle out of its connector.  5. Install the card: a. Move any antenna cables out of the way to make space f

Back to Contents Page  Coin-Cell Battery Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Turn the comp

Back to Contents Page  System Components Dell™Latitude™D520ServiceManual Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: Only a certified service technicia