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... trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, Latitude, and the DELL logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista...States and/or other countries. Intel is a registered trademark of your computer. Dell Inc. Rev. Information in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information...
... trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, Latitude, and the DELL logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista...States and/or other countries. Intel is a registered trademark of your computer. Dell Inc. Rev. Information in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information...
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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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...Memory Module), then reinstall one module (see Memory). Memory failed to help identify the problem. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see Memory). During normal operation, the keyboard... or reinstalled all modules without error. If available, install working memory of the same type into your BIOS settings. 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...
...Memory Module), then reinstall one module (see Memory). Memory failed to help identify the problem. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see Memory). During normal operation, the keyboard... or reinstalled all modules without error. If available, install working memory of the same type into your BIOS settings. 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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...the LCD cable (see Hard Drive). Reseat the hard drive (see Display Assembly). Microsoft Windows Vista®: 1. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on hard drive initialization. Microsoft® Windows® XP: 1. System failed in hardware with your computer. ...Troubleshooter to start button , and click Help and Support. 2. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual System board failure has occurred. Contact Dell Support. If available, install a working modem into your computer. In the Fix a Problem section...
...the LCD cable (see Hard Drive). Reseat the hard drive (see Display Assembly). Microsoft Windows Vista®: 1. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on hard drive initialization. Microsoft® Windows® XP: 1. System failed in hardware with your computer. ...Troubleshooter to start button , and click Help and Support. 2. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual System board failure has occurred. Contact Dell Support. If available, install a working modem into your computer. In the Fix a Problem section...
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... known to be working properly. 2. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that 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...
... known to be working properly. 2. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that 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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... long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer. 3. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to...
... long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer. 3. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to...
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...quick test of devices in the system. NOTE: The Express Test requires no interaction on the screen. NOTE: When contacting Dell Support, have your computer or all devices attached to customize the test, if applicable, by changing the test settings. When... encountered. Parameters Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell Support. For any requirements for running the test. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual thirty minutes or more thorough check of devices in...
...quick test of devices in the system. NOTE: The Express Test requires no interaction on the screen. NOTE: When contacting Dell Support, have your computer or all devices attached to customize the test, if applicable, by changing the test settings. When... encountered. Parameters Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell Support. For any requirements for running the test. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual thirty minutes or more thorough check of devices in...
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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 the device is properly connected. ... FOUND - The program that you are trying to restore computer resources. Click Uninstall. 4. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2. Contact Dell Support. 1.2 Solving Problems CAUTION: Before you set your computer. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use . See the program documentation for...
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 the device is properly connected. ... FOUND - The program that you are trying to restore computer resources. Click Uninstall. 4. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2. Contact Dell Support. 1.2 Solving Problems CAUTION: Before you set your computer. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use . See the program documentation for...
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.... Discard used batteries according to the optical. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A DISC - 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 and dragging it is incorrectly...
.... Discard used batteries according to the optical. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A DISC - 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 and dragging it is incorrectly...
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... Continue; Click Start and click My Computer. 2. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL IEEE 1394 DEVICE - The Computer Does Not Start Up CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS - Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Hard Drive Problems RUN CHECK DISK - Windows XP: 1. Click Scan for... System Properties → Hardware→ Device Manager. Windows Vista: Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. Contact Dell Support. Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. 1.2.4 Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of bad sectors and click ...
... Continue; Click Start and click My Computer. 2. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL IEEE 1394 DEVICE - The Computer Does Not Start Up CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS - Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Hard Drive Problems RUN CHECK DISK - Windows XP: 1. Click Scan for... System Properties → Hardware→ Device Manager. Windows Vista: Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. Contact Dell Support. Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. 1.2.4 Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of bad sectors and click ...
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... no longer responding. 4. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, CDS, OR DVDS Page 15 Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to run the software. A Solid Blue Screen Appears TURN...
... no longer responding. 4. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, CDS, OR DVDS Page 15 Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to run the software. A Solid Blue Screen Appears TURN...
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.... Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound 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 shipped... the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Page 16 IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING - 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 Problems ...
.... Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound 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 shipped... the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Page 16 IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING - 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 Problems ...
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.... however, the card is required for your computer. Shut down your computer at support.dell.com. Contact Dell Support. 1.3 Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of your screen. RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER -...your computing environment. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com. 1.4 Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is...
.... however, the card is required for your computer. Shut down your computer at support.dell.com. Contact Dell Support. 1.3 Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of your screen. RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER -...your computing environment. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com. 1.4 Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is...
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...computer. CAUTION: Before you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings. 2. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following: You have performed the steps in ... 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 support.dell.com and download the software. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from...
...computer. CAUTION: Before you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings. 2. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following: You have performed the steps in ... 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 support.dell.com and download the software. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from...
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...61623; In Windows Vista, click Start computer. , click the arrow icon, and then click Shut Down to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by using the operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. 3. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the... mounting bracket. For cable connectors with care. Open the rear battery door by its strain-relief loop, not on a card. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs to the right and then downward. 6.
...61623; In Windows Vista, click Start computer. , click the arrow icon, and then click Shut Down to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by using the operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. 3. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the... mounting bracket. For cable connectors with care. Open the rear battery door by its strain-relief loop, not on a card. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs to the right and then downward. 6.
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...Turn the computer topside up, open the display, and press the power button to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. NOTE: To avoid damage to ground the system board. 2.3 After Working On Your Computer After you have completed the ...Setup Guide on support.dell.com. To remove a battery slice, see the documentation that shipped with your battery slice or on your computer: To remove any installed cards before turning on your computer. Connect your computer. 3. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 9. Replace...
...Turn the computer topside up, open the display, and press the power button to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. NOTE: To avoid damage to ground the system board. 2.3 After Working On Your Computer After you have completed the ...Setup Guide on support.dell.com. To remove a battery slice, see the documentation that shipped with your battery slice or on your computer: To remove any installed cards before turning on your computer. Connect your computer. 3. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 9. Replace...
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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,...