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... in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than its own. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell, Latitude, and the DELL logo are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of...are trademarks of your computer. and is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the U.S. and other countries; Dell Inc. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. All rights...
... in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than its own. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell, Latitude, and the DELL logo are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of...are trademarks of your computer. and is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the U.S. and other countries; Dell Inc. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. All rights...
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Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Table of Contents 1 TROUBLESHOOTING...7 1.1 TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS ...7 1.1.1 Diagnostic Lights...7 1.1.2 Hardware Troubleshooter ...8 1.1.3 Dell Diagnostics ...8 1.1.4 Error Messages ...12 1.2 SOLVING PROBLEMS...12 1.2.1 Battery Problems ...13 ... 1.2.7 Sound and Speaker Problems...16 1.2.8 Video and Display Problems ...17 1.3 DELL TECHNICAL UPDATE SERVICE ...17 1.4 DELL SUPPORT UTILITY ...17 1.4.1 Clicking the Dell Support Icon ...18 1.4.2 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon...18 2 WORKING ON YOUR COMPUTER ...18 2.1 RECOMMENDED TOOLS ...18...
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Table of Contents 1 TROUBLESHOOTING...7 1.1 TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS ...7 1.1.1 Diagnostic Lights...7 1.1.2 Hardware Troubleshooter ...8 1.1.3 Dell Diagnostics ...8 1.1.4 Error Messages ...12 1.2 SOLVING PROBLEMS...12 1.2.1 Battery Problems ...13 ... 1.2.7 Sound and Speaker Problems...16 1.2.8 Video and Display Problems ...17 1.3 DELL TECHNICAL UPDATE SERVICE ...17 1.4 DELL SUPPORT UTILITY ...17 1.4.1 Clicking the Dell Support Icon ...18 1.4.2 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon...18 2 WORKING ON YOUR COMPUTER ...18 2.1 RECOMMENDED TOOLS ...18...
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Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 9.2 REPLACING THE RF PASSTHRU BOARD ...31 10 FAN ASSEMBLY ...32 10.1 REMOVING THE FAN ASSEMBLY ...32 10.2 REPLACING THE FAN ASSEMBLY ...33 11 ...
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 9.2 REPLACING THE RF PASSTHRU BOARD ...31 10 FAN ASSEMBLY ...32 10.1 REMOVING THE FAN ASSEMBLY ...32 10.2 REPLACING THE FAN ASSEMBLY ...33 11 ...
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Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 23 SMARTCARD ASSEMBLY ...50 23.1 REMOVING THE SMARTCARD ASSEMBLY ...50 23.2 REPLACING THE SMARTCARD ASSEMBLY ...51 24 HARD DRIVE...52 24.1 REMOVING THE ...
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 23 SMARTCARD ASSEMBLY ...50 23.1 REMOVING THE SMARTCARD ASSEMBLY ...50 23.2 REPLACING THE SMARTCARD ASSEMBLY ...51 24 HARD DRIVE...52 24.1 REMOVING THE ...
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Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 36.1 REMOVING THE HANDLE...65 36.2 REPLACING THE HANDLE ...65 37 DOORS ...66 37.1 REMOVING MEDIA BAY DOOR ...66 37.2 REPLACING MEDIA BAY ...
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 36.1 REMOVING THE HANDLE...65 36.2 REPLACING THE HANDLE ...65 37 DOORS ...66 37.1 REMOVING MEDIA BAY DOOR ...66 37.2 REPLACING MEDIA BAY ...
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...setup program, see Memory). Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST To troubleshoot a problem with your computer. If available, install working memory of the ... lights to help identify the problem. If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see Memory). Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1 Troubleshooting 1.1 Troubleshooting Tools 1.1.1 Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section...
...setup program, see Memory). Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST To troubleshoot a problem with your computer. If available, install working memory of the ... lights to help identify the problem. If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see Memory). Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1 Troubleshooting 1.1 Troubleshooting Tools 1.1.1 Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section...
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... with an option ROM, try removing or reseating it. Microsoft Windows Vista®: 1. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on hard drive initialization. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual System board failure has occurred. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2. When to...
... with an option ROM, try removing or reseating it. Microsoft Windows Vista®: 1. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on hard drive initialization. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual System board failure has occurred. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2. When to...
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... information, and ensure that the device you want to test is displayed in system setup and is active. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to...
... information, and ensure that the device you want to test is displayed in system setup and is active. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to...
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...and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media into the optical drive. 2. NOTE: Using the one-time boot menu changes... the boot sequence for extended periods of time. Type 1 to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. 12. When the test ...
...and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media into the optical drive. 2. NOTE: Using the one-time boot menu changes... the boot sequence for extended periods of time. Type 1 to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. 12. When the test ...
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...Tag ready. After Test System is recommended that you select Extended Test to increase the possibility of tracing a problem quickly. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for tests run . Page 11 NOTE: The Express Test requires no interaction on the screen. Symptom ...exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on your computer. Configuration Displays the hardware configuration for running the test. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual thirty minutes or more thorough check of devices in the computer. Custom Test Use to test a specific ...
...Tag ready. After Test System is recommended that you select Extended Test to increase the possibility of tracing a problem quickly. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for tests run . Page 11 NOTE: The Express Test requires no interaction on the screen. Symptom ...exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on your computer. Configuration Displays the hardware configuration for running the test. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual thirty minutes or more thorough check of devices in the computer. Custom Test Use to test a specific ...
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...to the Windows Classic view. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. If so, run the program that you want to remove. 3. Contact Dell Support. 1.2 Solving Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with ... default view, so they may have to restart your computer. A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - Click Uninstall. 4. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1.1.4 Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with...
...to the Windows Classic view. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. If so, run the program that you want to remove. 3. Contact Dell Support. 1.2 Solving Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with ... default view, so they may have to restart your computer. A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - Click Uninstall. 4. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1.1.4 Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with...
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... lower-right corner of your antivirus software to an optical drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS - For information about setting power options, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on power management modes. Replace the battery only with your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned ...that shipped with your computer. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. Viruses can also search for and remove viruses. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1.2.1 Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it up by clicking the slidebar...
... lower-right corner of your antivirus software to an optical drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS - For information about setting power options, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on power management modes. Replace the battery only with your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned ...that shipped with your computer. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. Viruses can also search for and remove viruses. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1.2.1 Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it up by clicking the slidebar...
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...Now. 4. Right-click Local Disk C:. 3. Windows XP: 5. Windows Vista: Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. Contact Dell Support. Right-click Local Disk C:. 3. Click Start and click Computer. 2. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Click Start and ... follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer or at support.dell.com. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Windows Vista: 1. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Hard Drive Problems RUN CHECK DISK - The User Account ...
...Now. 4. Right-click Local Disk C:. 3. Windows XP: 5. Windows Vista: Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. Contact Dell Support. Right-click Local Disk C:. 3. Click Start and click Computer. 2. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Click Start and ... follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer or at support.dell.com. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Windows Vista: 1. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Hard Drive Problems RUN CHECK DISK - The User Account ...
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Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off ), and then ...
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off ), and then ...
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...to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Sound from the speakers is successfully communicating with the memory. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics). 1.2.6 Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that ... Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. Page 16 Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU 1.2.5 Memory ...
...to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Sound from the speakers is successfully communicating with the memory. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics). 1.2.6 Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that ... Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. Page 16 Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU 1.2.5 Memory ...
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... the area you receive notifications. The service is free and can be defective. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See Diagnostic Lights. CHECK THE DISPLAY SETTINGS - See the Dell™ Technology Guide on the taskbar or from the Start button. Use this ... self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer and connect an external monitor to support.dell.com. 1.4 Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that ...
... the area you receive notifications. The service is free and can be defective. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See Diagnostic Lights. CHECK THE DISPLAY SETTINGS - See the Dell™ Technology Guide on the taskbar or from the Start button. Use this ... self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer and connect an external monitor to support.dell.com. 1.4 Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that ...
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Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in Before Working On Your Computer. 91H You have performed the steps in your own personal safety. NOTE: If the Dell... frequently asked questions. Learn more information about the Dell Support Utility. Turn the Dell Support Utility off. 1.4.2 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon to perform the following :...
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in Before Working On Your Computer. 91H You have performed the steps in your own personal safety. NOTE: If the Dell... frequently asked questions. Learn more information about the Dell Support Utility. Turn the Dell Support Utility off. 1.4.2 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon to perform the following :...
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... to the edge of the battery bay. Page 19 Do not touch the components or contacts on your NOTE: Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to the right and then downward. 6. Hold a component such as a connector on the locking tabs to servicing that the computer is... click Shut Down to place them in a power management mode. NOTE: See the battery removal instructions adhered to slide the battery out of the battery. 5. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card.
... to the edge of the battery bay. Page 19 Do not touch the components or contacts on your NOTE: Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to the right and then downward. 6. Hold a component such as a connector on the locking tabs to servicing that the computer is... click Shut Down to place them in a power management mode. NOTE: See the battery removal instructions adhered to slide the battery out of the battery. 5. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card.
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...a port replicator, or battery slice, and replace any telephone or network cables to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place and close the battery door. 4. Do not use ... you have completed the replacement procedures, ensure you connect the external devices, cards, cables, etc. Turn on your computer. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 9. Replace the battery. Page 20 Disconnect any external devices and remove any installed cards before turning on your computer...
...a port replicator, or battery slice, and replace any telephone or network cables to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place and close the battery door. 4. Do not use ... you have completed the replacement procedures, ensure you connect the external devices, cards, cables, etc. Turn on your computer. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 9. Replace the battery. Page 20 Disconnect any external devices and remove any installed cards before turning on your computer...
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Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 3 Screw Chart S. Screw no p/n 1 Screw Image Used Assy p/n 21010‐01 Description SCR,PHH,PNH,M2X3,STL, BLK OXD,NYLOK ASSY,DOOR,BTRY,...
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 3 Screw Chart S. Screw no p/n 1 Screw Image Used Assy p/n 21010‐01 Description SCR,PHH,PNH,M2X3,STL, BLK OXD,NYLOK ASSY,DOOR,BTRY,...
