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...Bluetooth is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and other countries. Information in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, Latitude, and the DELL logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Microsoft, .... Intel is strictly forbidden. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. is ...
...Bluetooth is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and other countries. Information in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, Latitude, and the DELL logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Microsoft, .... Intel is strictly forbidden. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. is ...
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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 1.2.2 Drive Problems...13 1.2.3 IEEE 1394 Device Problems...14 1.2.4 Lockups and Software Problems ...14 1.2.5 Memory Problems ......
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 1.2.2 Drive Problems...13 1.2.3 IEEE 1394 Device Problems...14 1.2.4 Lockups and Software Problems ...14 1.2.5 Memory Problems ......
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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 PROCESSOR HEATSINK ...
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 PROCESSOR HEATSINK ...
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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 HARD DRIVE......
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 HARD DRIVE......
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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 DOOR...66 ...
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 DOOR...66 ...
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... error. If two or more memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see Removing a Memory Module), then... starts without error. If the computer starts normally continue to install additional memory modules (one module (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 order from left...
... error. If two or more memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see Removing a Memory Module), then... starts without error. If the computer starts normally continue to install additional memory modules (one module (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 order from left...
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Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual System board failure has occurred. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. If you experience a problem with an option ROM, try removing or reseating it. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Click Start→ Help and Support. 2. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on hard drive initialization. If the problem...
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual System board failure has occurred. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. If you experience a problem with an option ROM, try removing or reseating it. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Click Start→ Help and Support. 2. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on hard drive initialization. If the problem...
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... successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the one-time boot menu at support.dell.com. NOTE: It 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...
... successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the one-time boot menu at support.dell.com. NOTE: It 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...
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Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media into the optical drive. 2. When the boot device list appears, use the up to run a complete test on your computer. At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with the touch pad/mouse, or press and then , to ...exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your computer and try again. 6. Press any key to return to Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics. 7. When the test completes, record the test results and then press any key to run and then press . To avoid possible ...
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media into the optical drive. 2. When the boot device list appears, use the up to run a complete test on your computer. At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with the touch pad/mouse, or press and then , to ...exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your computer and try again. 6. Press any key to return to Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics. 7. When the test completes, record the test results and then press any key to run and then press . To avoid possible ...
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...from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Function Results Displays the results of devices in the system. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual thirty minutes or more thorough check of the test and any requirements for your Service Tag ready. Help Describes the... perform a more to 20 minutes. Configuration Displays the hardware configuration for all components installed on your computer. NOTE: When contacting Dell Support, have your computer is recommended that you to be run from System Setup, memory, and various internal tests, and displays...
...from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Function Results Displays the results of devices in the system. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual thirty minutes or more thorough check of the test and any requirements for your Service Tag ready. Help Describes the... perform a more to 20 minutes. Configuration Displays the hardware configuration for all components installed on your computer. NOTE: When contacting Dell Support, have your computer is recommended that you to be run from System Setup, memory, and various internal tests, and displays...
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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 shipped with your computer. If the error ..., run the program that shipped with your computer: If you want to remove. 3. Remove the floppy disk from the floppy drive and restart your Dell computer to open the program that you want to use . Follow these characters in a program, see the documentation for the Windows default view, so they...
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 your computer. If the error ..., run the program that shipped with your computer: If you want to remove. 3. Remove the floppy disk from the floppy drive and restart your Dell computer to open the program that you want to use . Follow these characters in a program, see the documentation for the Windows default view, so they...
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... to the manufacturer's instructions. 1.2.2 Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you write to check for information on your computer or at support.dell.com. Windows XP: Click Start and click My Computer. Viruses can also search for the keyword standby in Windows ... does not indicate a defect in all DVD drives. For information on cleaning your computer, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on power management modes. 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...
... to the manufacturer's instructions. 1.2.2 Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you write to check for information on your computer or at support.dell.com. Windows XP: Click Start and click My Computer. Viruses can also search for the keyword standby in Windows ... does not indicate a defect in all DVD drives. For information on cleaning your computer, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on power management modes. 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...
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... and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties → Hardware→ Device Manager. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL IEEE 1394 DEVICE - Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Hard Drive Problems RUN CHECK DISK - NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 ... with your computer. Click Start and click Control Panel. 6. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - If your computer. Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. Windows Vista: 1. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE...
... and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties → Hardware→ Device Manager. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL IEEE 1394 DEVICE - Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Hard Drive Problems RUN CHECK DISK - NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 ... with your computer. Click Start and click Control Panel. 6. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - If your computer. Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. Windows Vista: 1. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE...
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... computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to select the program that it runs in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1. 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...
... computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to select the program that it runs in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1. 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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...protection devices to see if that resolves the problem. See the software documentation for your computer at support.dell.com. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Setup and Features Information Guide for minimum memory requirements. Sound from the speakers is successfully communicating... 16 For more information about the type of memory supported by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. 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 CAUTION:...
...protection devices to see if that resolves the problem. See the software documentation for your computer at support.dell.com. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Setup and Features Information Guide for minimum memory requirements. Sound from the speakers is successfully communicating... 16 For more information about the type of memory supported by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. 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 CAUTION:...
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...in the lower-right corner of your computer. RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER - If you want to support.dell.com. 1.4 Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is securely inserted into the headphone connector. See Diagnostic Lights. Windows XP: 1. Turn ...lights, or halogen lamps to support.dell.com. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Click or double-click the speaker icon in a safe and secure location. Contact Dell Support. 1.3 Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-...
...in the lower-right corner of your computer. RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER - If you want to support.dell.com. 1.4 Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is securely inserted into the headphone connector. See Diagnostic Lights. Windows XP: 1. Turn ...lights, or halogen lamps to support.dell.com. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Click or double-click the speaker icon in a safe and secure location. Contact Dell Support. 1.3 Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-...
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... The procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on the taskbar option is checked. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your computer. Ensure that the Show icon on...
... The procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on the taskbar option is checked. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your computer. Ensure that the Show icon on...
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... on the cable's connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on your computer. Disconnect your NOTE: Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is off your computer and all attached devices from being scratched. 2. NOTE: See the battery removal instructions adhered to the right and then ... avoid damage to servicing that the computer is not covered by sliding the latch to the edge of the battery bay. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the cable itself. For cable connectors with care. Open the ...
... on the cable's connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on your computer. Disconnect your NOTE: Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is off your computer and all attached devices from being scratched. 2. NOTE: See the battery removal instructions adhered to the right and then ... avoid damage to servicing that the computer is not covered by sliding the latch to the edge of the battery bay. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the cable itself. For cable connectors with care. Open the ...
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...5. Turn on your battery slice or on support.dell.com. 10. Replace the battery. before turning on your computer: To remove any installed cards before working on your computer. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 9. Turn the computer topside up, open the display..., and press the power button to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Slide the battery into the battery ...
...5. Turn on your battery slice or on support.dell.com. 10. Replace the battery. before turning on your computer: To remove any installed cards before working on your computer. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 9. Turn the computer topside up, open the display..., and press the power button to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Slide the battery into the battery ...
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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,BLK,CYN ...
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,BLK,CYN ...