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# Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, and Modem

Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual

Memory Modules

Mini PCI Card

Modem

## Memory Modules

### Removing the Memory Module Cover

| NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

| NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

| NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

1. Turn the computer over, and use a flat-blade screwdriver to release the two captive screws from the memory module cover.
2. Remove the M2.5 x 12-mm screw labeled "circle K." (The screw is one of the five keyboard screws.)
3. Place your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift and slide the cover open.

Memory Module Cover

1 | M2.5 x 12-mm screw (1)
2 | captive screws (2)

### Removing the Memory Modules

| NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

| NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

| NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

1. Remove the memory module cover.

| NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the inner metal tabs that secure the memory module.

1. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the inner tabs on each end of the memory module socket.

The module should pop up.

Memory Module Removal

1 | JDIM 1
2 | JDIM 2
3 | memory module sockets (2)
4 | inner tabs (2 per socket)

1. Lift the memory module out of its socket.

### Replacing the Memory Modules

1. If you only have one memory module, install it in the connector labeled "JDIM1" on the system board. Install a second memory module in the connector labeled "JDIM2."

| NOTE: Memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit into their sockets, in only one direction.

| NOTICE: The memory module must be inserted at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector.

1. Align the notch in the memory module with the slot in the center of the socket.
2. Slide the edge connector of the module firmly into the socket at a
   45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until you hear a click. If you do not hear the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
3. Replace the cover and tighten the two captive screws.

## Mini PCI Card

You must remove the Mini PCI card before the system board can be removed.

### Removing the Mini PCI Card

| NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

| NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

| NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

1. Remove the memory module cover.
2. Disconnect the Mini PCI card from the antenna cables.
3. To release a Mini PCI card from its socket, spread apart the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.
4. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.

Mini PCI Card

1 | antenna connectors on card (2)
2 | antenna cables (2)

### Replacing the Mini PCI Card

1. Align the Mini PCI card with the socket at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the socket.

| NOTICE: The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections.

1. Lower the Mini PCI card toward the inner tabs to approximately a
   20-degree angle.
2. Continue lowering the Mini PCI card until it snaps into the inner tabs of the socket.
3. Attach the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card.
4. Replace the cover and tighten the two captive screws.

## Modem

### Removing the Modem

| NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

| NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

| NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

1. Turn the computer over, and remove the memory module cover.
2. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the modem to the system board.

| NOTICE: Do not pull on the modem cable. Pull from the modem connector to disconnect the cable.

1. Pull straight up on the attached pull tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the system board and disconnect the modem cable.

Modem Removal

1 | M2 x 3-mm screws (2)
2 | modem connector
3 | modem cable
4 | pull tab

### Replacing the Modem

1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.

| NOTICE: The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections.

1. Align the modem with the screw holes and press the modem into the connector on the system board.
2. Install the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the modem to the system board.
3. Replace the memory module cover and tighten the two captive screws.

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