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Dell XFR D630 Service Manual

Dell XFR D630 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual...
  • Page 2 The content is provided as is, without express or implied warranties of any kind. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; DirectVue is a trademark of Augmentix Corporation; Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... 6 ... 6 ECOMMENDED OOLS URNING OMPUTER EFORE ORKING NSIDE ... 8 CREW HART XBAY DEVICES ... 13 HARD DRIVE ... 14 STYLUS, TETHER AND CLIP (DIRECTVUE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY OPTION)
  • Page 4 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 10.10 I NSTALLING THE ISPLAY INTERNAL CARD WITH BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY 11.1 EMOVING THE LUETOOTH 11.2 NSTALLING THE LUETOOTH WWAN, FCM & SIM CARDS 12.1 OBILE ROADBAND ETWORK 12.2 LASH ACHE ODULE 12.3...
  • Page 5 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual RF PASSTHRU BOARD 24.1 RF P EMOVING THE ASSTHRU 24.2 RF P NSTALLING THE ASSTHRU BOTTOM CHASSIS ... 104 25.1 EMOVING THE OTTOM 25.2 NSTALLING THE OTTOM 25.3 EMOVING THE ODEM 25.4...

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    You have performed the steps in Computer. • You have read the safety information in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
  • Page 7 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins.

  • Page 8: Screw Chart

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual Remove the PC Card or Express Card. d. Then close the protective door. 1.4 Screw Chart PART SCREW IMAGE NUMBER 18114 18815 18279 18806 18808 18812 18353 18035 18415 Page 8 of 106...
  • Page 9 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 18815 18802 18043 18619 18416 18044 18824 18417 18815 18419 18810 18813 18814 18034 9999-8024 18420 18802 18423 Page 9 of 106 XFR LCD ASSY TOUCH SCREEN PALMREST ASSY ASSY HANDLE WITH HOLDER...

  • Page 10: 18802 Palmrest Assy

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 18806 18810 18804 18807 18811 18623 18424 18043 18425 18043 18044 18426 18806 18808 18812 18802 18618 18427 Page 10 of 106 AV DOOR ASSY HDD DOOR ASSY FAN COVER BATTERY DOOR ASSY...

  • Page 11: Rj Door Assy

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 18808 18812 18428 18815 18808 18802 18813 18814 18429 18810 18807 18630 18809 18631 18632 18628 18444 18815 18803 Page 11 of 106 VGA DOOR ASSY DVD DOOR ASSY CSK SCREW M2 X 8 -BLACK...
  • Page 12 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 18451 18802 18477 18802 18043 18803 18819 18517 18044 18535 18623 18816 18539 18629 18550 18824 18590 Page 12 of 106 PAN HEAD SCREW M2 X 8-BLACK PALMREST ASSY PANHEAD SCREW M2X4...

  • Page 13: Xbay Devices

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 18815 18802 18803 18623 18823 18591 18802 18634 18617 18642 18802 18671 18804 XBay Devices NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer.

  • Page 14: Hard Drive

    NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
  • Page 15 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 3. If the 2 optional screws that secure the quarter-turn latches are installed, remove the 2 screws on the latches on the hard disk drive compartment using a #1 Philips screw driver. If the 2 security screws are not installed, proceed to step 4.
  • Page 16 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 5. Remove the compartment cover from the computer. 6. Locate the tab on the hard disk drive and pull it back to disconnect the hard disk drive from the motherboard. 7. Continue to utilize the tab to assist in removing the hard disk drive from the compartment.

  • Page 17: Stylus, Tether And Clip (Directvue Touch Screen Display Option)

    NOTE: Only Touch Screen Display configurations will include the stylus, stylus housing, tether and stylus clip. The Touch Screen Display is an optional feature. If your XFR D630 is configured with the DirectVue Touch Screen Display, it will also be equipped with the optional stylus housing, stylus, stylus tether, and stylus clip.
  • Page 18 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual The stylus clip is installed on the handle assembly’s end screw on the left or right side of the notebook. The stylus clip provides an eyelet into which the stylus tether can be routed to attach the...

  • Page 19: Replacing The Stylus

    Pull the stylus and tether through the loop until tight. Handle The XFR D630 is equipped with a factory installed handle. This section provides instructions for removing and installing the handle if replacement is required. Page 19 of 106...

  • Page 20: Removing The Handle

    3. Remove the 6 screws (3 on each side) that secure the main handle assembly. 5.2 Installing the Handle 1. Align the main handle assembly with the mounting holes in the front plate of the XFR D630 as shown in the figure above.

  • Page 21: Comm Door

    Stylus Clip for instructions regarding installing the stylus clip onto one side of the handle assembly. 6. Secure the handle covers over the main handle assembly and to the XFR D630 with the 4 screws provided (2 on each side).

  • Page 22: Docking Door

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 6.1.2 Installing the Comms Door 1. Align the Comms Door with the Comms Door mounting holes on the notebook. 2. Use the 2 screws to secure the Comms Door to the notebook.
  • Page 23 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 2. Remove the 2 brackets that secure the Docking Door. 3. Lift the Docking Door away from the notebook. Page 23 of 106 Revision A01...
  • Page 24 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 6.2.2 Installing the Docking Door 1. Place the Docking Door onto the notebook aligning it with the 6 mounting holes. 2. Place the two mounting brackets onto the docking door (see figure below).

  • Page 25: Vga Door

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 3. Secure the docking door with the 6 screws provided. 6.3 VGA Door The VGA Door is located on the rear panel of the notebook, and protects the serial and video connectors.
  • Page 26 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 3. Remove the VGA Door from the notebook. 4. Remove the 2 screw mounts from the VGA Door hinge and set aside for later use. Page 26 of 106 Revision A01...
  • Page 27 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 6.3.2 Installing the VGA Door 1. Place the 2 screw mounts on the VGA Door hinge. NOTE: Be careful to ensure that the single screw mount is placed on the right side of the hinge, while the 2 screw mount is placed on the left side of the hinge.

  • Page 28: Power Door

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 6.4 Power Door The Power Door is located on the rear panel of the notebook, and protects the notebook’s power connector. 6.4.1 Removing the Power Door Remove the 2 screws that secure the Power Door to the notebook.

  • Page 29: Xbay Door

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual Use the 2 screws provided to secure the screw plate and Power Door to the notebook. 6.5 XBay Door 6.5.1 Removing the XBay Door The XBay Door is located on the notebook’s right side, and protects the notebook’s optical drive.
  • Page 30 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 2. Remove the XBay Door from the notebook. 6.5.2 Installing the XBay Door 1. Place the XBay Door onto the notebook, aligning it with the 2 screw mount holes. Page 30 of 106...

  • Page 31: Audio Ports/Wifi Door

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 2. Using the 2 screws provided, secure the XBay Door to the notebook. 6.6 Audio Ports/WiFi Door The Audio Ports/WiFi Door is located on the left side of the notebook, and protects the notebook’s audio connectors, smart card slot, 1394 connector, and wireless switch.

  • Page 32: Usb Side Door

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 6.6.2 Installing the Audio Ports/WiFi Door 1. Place the Audio Ports/Wifi Door’s onto the notebook, aligning the door hinge into the slot on the notebook. 2. Place the hinge retaining bar over the hinge.
  • Page 33 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 6.7.1 Removing the USB Side Door 1. Remove the 2 screws that secure the USB Side Door to the notebook. 2. Remove the USB Side Door from the notebook. 6.7.2 Installing the USB Side Door 1.

  • Page 34: Usb Rear Door

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 6.8 USB Rear Door The USB Rear Door is located on the notebook’s rear panel, and protects 2 USB connectors. 6.8.1 Removing USB Rear Door 1. Remove the 2 screws that secure the USB Rear Door to the chassis. Also remove the gasket which is positioned between the screws and the door.

  • Page 35: Pc Card Slot Door

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 6.8.2 Installing USB Rear Door 1. Position the USB Rear Door onto the notebook, aligning it with the 2 screw mount holes on the notebook. Then align the gasket with the screw holes on the USB Rear Door.
  • Page 36 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 2. Remove the PC Card Slot Door from the notebook. 6.9.2 Installing the PC Card Slot Door 1. Align the PC Card Slot Door with the 3 screw mount holes on the notebook.

  • Page 37: Hinge Cover

    Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
  • Page 38 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual Keyboard/palm rest overlay 3. Remove keyboard/palm rest overlay first. Start in top corners next to each hinge to remove the overlay. The overlay peels off. 4. Remove the 4 M2 x 5-mm screws that secure the hinge cover to the base. See image below.

  • Page 39: Installing The Hinge Cover

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 5. Starting on the right side of the notebook, use a plastic scribe inserted in the hinge area to pry up the hinge cover. Lift the right side of the hinge cover away from the notebook. Then go to the left side, and similarly lift the left side of the hinge cover.
  • Page 40 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 41: Rugged Keyboard

    Removing the Rugged Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
  • Page 42 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 5. Lift up on the rubber lip around the keyboard to lift the keyboard away from the system. Be sure to locate and remove the keyboard stiffener bar located at the top of the keyboard above the power and audio buttons.
  • Page 43 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 7. Remove the Kapton tape that secures the spliced cable and the backlight power cable in place. 8. Disconnect the keyboard backlight power cable from the back of the keyboard. 9. Disconnect the keyboard backlight cable from the touch screen splice coming from the mother board.
  • Page 44 XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 9. Disconnect the rugged keyboard connector from the motherboard connector. 8.2.2 Installing the Rugged Keyboard The following parts are required to assemble the rugged keyboard to the Dell XFR. Page 44 of 106 Revision A01...
  • Page 45 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 1. KYBD, 87, US, ENG, RGD, XFR 2. Rubber keyboard stiffener bar 3. CLMP, SPRT, PLMST, MET, BOTTOM, XFR 4. CLMP, SPRT, PLMST, MET, TOP, XFR 5. CSK CAPTIVE SCREW M2x6 – BLACK (x15) 6.
  • Page 46 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 2. Connect keyboard backlight cable to the touch screen splice coming from the mother board. 3. Connect keyboard to backlight cable to the touch screen splice coming from the LCD if this is a touch screen system.
  • Page 47 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 5. Place connectors from the spliced cable and the backlight power cable in the recessed area of the thermal solution. Stack them and use a 2.5” piece of Kapton tape to hold them in place below the level of the palmrest.
  • Page 48 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 7. Assemble the keyboard onto the palmrest. a. Apply pressure around the perimeter to ensure the keyboard lip is properly fitted to the palmrest bucket. b. Apply pressure on the area around the keyboard stiffener bar and near the right hinge to ensure there is no bulging.
  • Page 49 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 8. Assemble the bottom metal bracket paying close attention to the lower right corner. Move the bracket in the direction shown in the image below. The bracket should fit in place, pressing the rubber lip against the palmrest.
  • Page 50 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 9. Fasten the 11 M2x6 screws in the order shown in the image below to secure the bottom metal bracket. As each of the screws around the bracket are secured, ensure that the rubber lip is not folded under the bracket.

  • Page 51: Memory

    Dell. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Otherwise, your computer may not function at optimal performance.
  • Page 52 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual memory module (DIMM A) NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips. 4. If you are replacing a memory module, ground yourself and remove the existing module: a.

  • Page 53: Dimm B

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 6. Replace the keyboard (see 7. Replace the hinge cover (see DIMM B NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMM B."...
  • Page 54 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual Screws (4) Memory module cover NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips. 3. If you are replacing a memory module, ground yourself and remove the existing module: a.

  • Page 55: Display Assembly

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual b. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.

  • Page 56: Removing The Display Assembly

    Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
  • Page 57 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 6. Carefully remove the antenna cables and the display cable from their routing guides. 7. Close the display. 8. Turn the computer upside-down with the back of the computer facing you. 9. From the back of the computer, remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws.
  • Page 58 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 12. Lift the display assembly out of the base. NOTE: The display grommets only need to be removed if you are replacing the display assembly or replacing the display top cover assembly. The replacement kit will contain the grommet tool that you need to perform the following steps.
  • Page 59 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual iii. Open the grommet tool, to allow the tool to stretch the grommet open. iv. With the grommet stretched, pull the ends of the cables through the grommet. b. To remove the left side grommet: i.

  • Page 60: Installing The Display Assembly

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 10.2 Installing the Display Assembly NOTICE: To avoid damage to your computer, when replacing the display assembly be careful to reroute the cables in the appropriate cable channels. NOTE: If the display assembly was disassembled, the grommets had to be removed. The following steps explain how to install the grommets.
  • Page 61 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual Location of left and right display grommets 2. From the bottom of the computer, install the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws. 3. From the back of the computer, install the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws.

  • Page 62: Removing The Display Bezel

    Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 63: Installing The Display Bezel

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual display bezel overlay display back cover PART NUMBER SCREW TYPE 18428 CSK SCREW M2 X 8-BLACK 18417 PAN HEAD SCREW M2 X 12-BLACK 18114 SHOULDER SCREW M2.5 4. Remove the fifteen (15) screws that secure the bezel: •...
  • Page 64 XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 65: Installing The Display Panel

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 6. For the optional Touch Screen displays, pull the touch controller cable through the rubber grommet in the antenna cable assembly on the left side hinge. These antenna cables are part of the back cover assembly and must be separated from the touch controller cable to allow for the removal of the Display Panel.

  • Page 66: Removing The Display Top Cover

    Removing the Display Top Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 67: Removing The Display Latch

    Removing the Display Latch CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 68: Installing The Display Latch

    Technology CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in your XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer.

  • Page 69: Installing The Bluetooth® Wireless Card

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 5. Lift the card from the compartment, ensuring that you do not pull on the card cable with excessive force. 1 Wireless card Wireless card cable 6. Disconnect the card from the cable and remove the card from the computer.

  • Page 70: Wwan, Fcm & Sim Cards

    If you ordered a Mobile Broadband network card with your computer, the card is already installed. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide.
  • Page 71 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 1 WWAN card 2 antenna cable connectors 1 metal securing tabs (2) Page 71 of 106 Revision A01...
  • Page 72 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual WWAN with Passthu Board & Passthru Cable 5. To install a Mobile Broadband network card: a. Move any antenna cables out of the way to make space for the Mobile Broadband network card.

  • Page 73: Flash Cache Module

    Flash Cache Module CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
  • Page 74 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer. 4. Release the FCM by pushing the metal securing brackets away from the card until the card pops up slightly.

  • Page 75: Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) Card

    12.3 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. 1. Follow the procedures in Page 75 of 106 K eyboards).

  • Page 76: Coin-Cell Battery

    13 Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in your XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer.

  • Page 77: Installing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 4. Remove the battery cable connector from the connector on the system board. 5. Being careful not to break the plastic, lift the battery slightly and slide the battery out from under the plastic tab until it has been removed from the battery compartment.

  • Page 78: Palm Rest

    14 Palm Rest CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
  • Page 79 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 8. Turn the computer upside-down. NOTE: Before proceeding, ensure that the main battery has been removed from the system (see B efore Working Inside Your Computer). One of the palm rest screws is located in the battery 1 7 0 H bay.

  • Page 80: Installing The Palm Rest

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual touch pad connector 14.2 Installing the Palm Rest NOTICE: When reinstalling the palm rest, ensure that you reconnect the USB cable to the IO dash board, and then reconnect the touch pad cable connector to the system board before replacing the palm rest screws.

  • Page 81: Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan) Cards

    If you ordered a WLAN card with your computer, the card is already installed. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide.
  • Page 82 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual NOTICE: The card connector is keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connector and realign the card. NOTICE: Do not insert a Mobile Broadband network (WWAN) card into the WLAN card connector.

  • Page 83: Installing The Wlan Card

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 15.2 Installing the WLAN Card 1. Move any antenna cables out of the way to make space for the WLAN card. 2. Insert the WLAN card into the system board connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the card into the metal securing tabs until you feel a click.

  • Page 84: Modem

    CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 85: Installing The Modem

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual modem pull-tab system board connector NOTICE: Do not disconnect the modem cable from the system board. 9. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. 16.2 Installing the Modem NOTE: When replacing the modem, it is easier to connect the modem cable to the modem before you press the modem into the system board connector.

  • Page 86: Removing The Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

    Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 87: Installing The Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

    Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static 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.

  • Page 88: Processor

    Removing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 89: Installing The Processor

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 7. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Cooling Assembly). NOTICE: When removing the processor, pull it straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor. 8. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop.

  • Page 90: Pc Card Reader

    19 PC Card Reader CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by...

  • Page 91: Removing The Pc Card Cage

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). 19.1 Removing the PC Card Cage 1. Follow the instructions in 2. Remove the hinge cover (see 3.

  • Page 92: Installing The Pc Card Cage

    20 Speaker CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 93: Installing The Speaker

    21 Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 94: Installing The Fan

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in 2. Remove the hinge cover (see 3. Remove any installed media bay device (see 4. Remove the keyboard (see 5. Remove the display assembly (see 6. Remove the palm rest (see 7.

  • Page 95: System Board

    Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
  • Page 96 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual smart card slot 12. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Cooling Assembly). 13. Remove the processor (see 14. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 16. Disconnect the cables near the WLAN card and the modem connector from the system board.
  • Page 97 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 17. Remove the VGA Door from the rear panel of the notebook (see 18. Remove the four 5-mm hex screws on the back of the computer. 19. To remove the system board: a.

  • Page 98: Installing The System Board

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 22.2 Installing the System Board NOTE: If a new system board is installed, the kit includes a new system board and separate new IO dash board, with instructions. 1. If you are installing a new system board, follow these instructions: a.
  • Page 99 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual d. Install these 3 gaskets from the original system board onto the new system board. NOTICE: When installing the system board, ensure that the fan cable antenna cables, and the 3 modem cables are clear of the system board before fitting it into the base, that the audio connectors are properly seated, and that the tab for the wireless switch fits properly into the detent on the slider mechanism before installing the system board into the base.
  • Page 100 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 2. Complete the seating of the system board and again verify the cables are in the correct positions, and the 3 gaskets for the power port, rear USB port and side USB port are correctly positioned.

  • Page 101: Flashing The Bios

    BIOS (see 23 Flashing the BIOS CAUTION: Contact Dell Customer Support before attempting to flash the BIOS. If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive.

  • Page 102: Removing The Rf Passthru Board

    Removing the RF Passthru Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 103: Installing The Rf Passthru Board

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 3. Remove the 2 screws from the base and lift the RF Passthru Board from the base. If the gasket is not attached to the bottom of the RF Passthru Board, remove the gasket from the base.

  • Page 104: Removing The Bottom Chassis

    Removing the Bottom Chassis CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the XFR D630 Product Information Guide and in the XFR D630 User’s Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 105: Installing The Bottom Chassis

    Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 6. If your XFR D630 is equipped with the optional Touch Screen, remove the stylus, tether and clip (see S tylus, Tether and Clip). 3 0 1 H 25.2 Installing the Bottom Chassis NOTE: The replacement assembly will include the handle, all side and rear doors and all bottom doors except the HDD and battery doors.
  • Page 106 Dell XFR D630 Fully Rugged Notebook Service Manual 2. Replace the system board (see Page 106 of 106 I nstalling the System Board). 3 0 9 H Modem Cable Revision A01...

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