In order to make an 'invisible' repair to the case it would be necessary to remove some parts. To guide you with this the Service Manual for the Latitude D630 can be downloaded from DELL Technical Support. The crack should be held together with some form of clamping and after roughening the inside surfaces a piece of fiberglass cloth is placed over the crack and coated with epoxy adhesive.
Does the laptop still operate (except for the CD-ROM drive)?
The damage would not be covered by a normal warranty. However it might be covered by your employer's insurance.
It would also be covered under Complete Care if it has it.
Then they would replace the bottom plastics. Why go through the trouble of fiberglass repair, bottom plastics could sometimes be found for around $30 off Fleabay:
@AllyLeighAnn wrote:
thanks Deathrider. Thats perfect! Is it easy to install?
Not really difficult, just time consuming. You just need a precision screwdriver and a 5mm hex driver/socket. Many suggest a ground strap to release static electricity. I never used one, usually touch the metal case of my desktop (or somebody close by ;)). Just don't do it on carpet if you can help it.
Sofu
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Does the laptop still operate (except for the CD-ROM drive)?
The damage would not be covered by a normal warranty. However it might be covered by your employer's insurance.
AllyLeighAnn
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Sofu
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DeathRider
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May 14th, 2008 23:00
It would also be covered under Complete Care if it has it.
Then they would replace the bottom plastics. Why go through the trouble of fiberglass repair, bottom plastics could sometimes be found for around $30 off Fleabay:
DPN KU190
Parts People also has it:
http://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=item&id=4289&prevaction=category&previd=140&prevstart=0
AllyLeighAnn
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DeathRider
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May 15th, 2008 12:00
Not really difficult, just time consuming. You just need a precision screwdriver and a 5mm hex driver/socket. Many suggest a ground strap to release static electricity. I never used one, usually touch the metal case of my desktop (or somebody close by ;)). Just don't do it on carpet if you can help it.
Here's the documentation for your system:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/latd630/en/index.htm
You will need the service manual for a guide to swapping the mainboard.