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This tutorial shows how you can remove the keyboard and access the internal RAM slot in a Dell Latitude D820 notebook.
The keyboard removal procedure will not take long.
1. Remove the keyboard bezel with a flathead screwdriver.
2. Remove three screws securing the keyboard
3. Unplug the keyboard cable from the motherboard and remove the keyboard.
The internal RAM slot is located under the keyboard, right above the touch pad buttons.
Also, you can use this tutorial for replacing the following internal components:
1. Bluetooth module witch is located under the keyboard bezel.
2. Wireless card, witch is located under the keyboard in the lower left corner.
3. WWAN card (if you have it installed), witch is located under the keyboard on the right side from the wireless card.
If you are looking for more detailed disassembly instructions, I would suggest using this Dell Latitude D820 notebook service manual.
I just added detailed instruction for updating RAM in a Dell Latitude D830 which is very similar to Latitude D820.
November 11th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
[...] 1. The laptop fan runs louder than before, it comes on more often. If that’s the case, most likely you can clean the cooling fan and heat sink without taking the whole thing apart. You can get a limited access to the cooling fan if you remove the keyboard. Spray canned air inside the fan until all dust is gone. [...]
January 19th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Thanks for this tutorial! It was a lot of help.
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:17 am
What is the keyboard bezel
The part above the keyboard is connected to the screen hinges
May 24th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Jean,
I just added another guide for Latitude D820. Check out here. In this guide you’ll see step-by-step keyboard bezel removal.
October 8th, 2010 at 12:42 am
Thanks for the tutorial, it was a great help.