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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...52 24.2 REPLACING THE HARD DRIVE ...53 25 MODULAR DRIVE...53 25.1 REMOVING THE MODULAR DRIVE...53 25.2 REPLACING THE MODULAR DRIVE ...53 26 SYSTEM BOARD ASSEMBLY ...54 26.1 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 HARD DRIVE...52 24.2 REPLACING THE HARD DRIVE ...53 25 MODULAR DRIVE...53 25.1 REMOVING THE MODULAR DRIVE...53 25.2 REPLACING THE MODULAR DRIVE ...53 26 SYSTEM BOARD ASSEMBLY ...54 26.1 REMOVING THE...
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... start the search. 3. has occurred. If you experience a problem with your computer. A possible processor failure Reseat the processor (see Hard Drive). Microsoft Windows Vista®: 1. When to start the search. 3. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual System board failure has occurred. If available, install a working modem into your computer. If the problem persists, contact...
... start the search. 3. has occurred. If you experience a problem with your computer. A possible processor failure Reseat the processor (see Hard Drive). Microsoft Windows Vista®: 1. When to start the search. 3. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual System board failure has occurred. If available, install a working modem into your computer. If the problem persists, contact...
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.... NOTE: If you can take up to thirty minutes or more to complete. 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 ...no diagnostics utility partition has been found , run a complete test on your hard drive. For more information on using the system setup program, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your hard drive. 4. NOTE: If the computer is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition...
.... NOTE: If you can take up to thirty minutes or more to complete. 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 ...no diagnostics utility partition has been found , run a complete test on your hard drive. For more information on using the system setup program, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your hard drive. 4. NOTE: If the computer is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition...
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... IN SYSTEM SETUP - Windows XP: 5. Click Device Manager. The Computer Does Not Start Up CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS - Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Hard Drive Problems RUN CHECK DISK - The User Account Control window may appear. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT... PROVIDED BY DELL - See Power Problems. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE...
... IN SYSTEM SETUP - Windows XP: 5. Click Device Manager. The Computer Does Not Start Up CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS - Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Hard Drive Problems RUN CHECK DISK - The User Account Control window may appear. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT... PROVIDED BY DELL - See Power Problems. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE...
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... and configured properly. Verify that is 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 TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Click the Applications tab. 3. A Program is compatible with the operating ... seconds (until the computer turns off ), and then restart your computer. A Solid Blue Screen Appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - 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 configured properly. Verify that is 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 TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Click the Applications tab. 3. A Program is compatible with the operating ... seconds (until the computer turns off ), and then restart your computer. A Solid Blue Screen Appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - 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...
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... housing left until the screw holes are aligned with the chassis hooks. 3. Remove the smartcard connector from the ceiling of the hard drive chamber ceiling to remove the smartcard housing from the base assembly. 9. Place the smartcard gasket tongue into the system board. 6....Smartcard connector 2 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 3 Chassis hooks (5) 7. Lift up to remove contaminants or adhesive material. 23.2 Replacing the Smartcard Assembly 1. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 2. Set the smartcard assembly in After Working on the base assembly. 2. Page 51
... housing left until the screw holes are aligned with the chassis hooks. 3. Remove the smartcard connector from the ceiling of the hard drive chamber ceiling to remove the smartcard housing from the base assembly. 9. Place the smartcard gasket tongue into the system board. 6....Smartcard connector 2 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 3 Chassis hooks (5) 7. Lift up to remove contaminants or adhesive material. 23.2 Replacing the Smartcard Assembly 1. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 2. Set the smartcard assembly in After Working on the base assembly. 2. Page 51
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... safety instructions that shipped with your computer before removing the hard drive. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 24 Hard Drive NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from the compartment. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot. CAUTION: Do not touch...
... safety instructions that shipped with your computer before removing the hard drive. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 24 Hard Drive NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from the compartment. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot. CAUTION: Do not touch...
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... information, see the Setup and Features Information Guide that shipped with your computer or at support.dell.com. 25 Modular Drive The modular drive supports either a second hard drive, an optical drive, or an air bay for your computer. 1. Use the release latch to the computer. Install...follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Open the modular (XBay) drive door located on your computer, as needed. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 24.2 Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the ...
... information, see the Setup and Features Information Guide that shipped with your computer or at support.dell.com. 25 Modular Drive The modular drive supports either a second hard drive, an optical drive, or an air bay for your computer. 1. Use the release latch to the computer. Install...follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Open the modular (XBay) drive door located on your computer, as needed. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 24.2 Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the ...
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...XFR, and a tech sheet for running this section, follow the safety instructions that provides a utility for removal procedures). 6. Page 54 The replacement kit for the system board includes media that shipped with your computer. 1. Remove the fan, processor heatsink assembly and processor (see Removing the Hard Drive). 8. Remove the hard drive...WPAN/UWB/FCM card slot, if present (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual NOTE: The security screw on the modular drive is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the procedures in ...
...XFR, and a tech sheet for running this section, follow the safety instructions that provides a utility for removal procedures). 6. Page 54 The replacement kit for the system board includes media that shipped with your computer. 1. Remove the fan, processor heatsink assembly and processor (see Removing the Hard Drive). 8. Remove the hard drive...WPAN/UWB/FCM card slot, if present (see Removing the Palm Rest). 3. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual NOTE: The security screw on the modular drive is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the procedures in ...
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Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1 JSC1 Smartcard connector 5 JBIO1 BIO reader connector 2 JTP1 Touchpad connector ... you first power on the system board. 11. Replace the gasket for the card cage. 8. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Processor Module). 16. Lay the system board into place and push down on the inside of...Wi-Fi sniffer cable to the system board. 7. Replace the processor, heatsink assembly, and fan (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 15. Replace the coin cell battery (see Replacing the Card Cage). 2. Place the left-edge (VGA connector...
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1 JSC1 Smartcard connector 5 JBIO1 BIO reader connector 2 JTP1 Touchpad connector ... you first power on the system board. 11. Replace the gasket for the card cage. 8. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Processor Module). 16. Lay the system board into place and push down on the inside of...Wi-Fi sniffer cable to the system board. 7. Replace the processor, heatsink assembly, and fan (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 15. Replace the coin cell battery (see Replacing the Card Cage). 2. Place the left-edge (VGA connector...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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...airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is running. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Setup and Features Information Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 PR-481™ Ultra-Performance Chassis Material 8 Security.../power lights 10 eSATA/USB connector ( ) 11 USB PowerShare connector ( ) 12 Sealed QuadCool™ thermal management 6 Multimode Display Port ( ) 13 Hard Disk Drive ( ) 7 AC adapter ( ) 14 Enclosed Smart-card reader (see Smart Cards) ( ) WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or ...
...airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is running. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Setup and Features Information Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 PR-481™ Ultra-Performance Chassis Material 8 Security.../power lights 10 eSATA/USB connector ( ) 11 USB PowerShare connector ( ) 12 Sealed QuadCool™ thermal management 6 Multimode Display Port ( ) 13 Hard Disk Drive ( ) 7 AC adapter ( ) 14 Enclosed Smart-card reader (see Smart Cards) ( ) WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or ...
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Rotate the door into place and push shut. 3. Hard Drive Removal 1. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Setup and Features Information 4. Use the tab on the left side panel by pushing the latch towards the rear of the battery to remove the battery from the computer. Insert battery until you hear a click and a mechanical stop. 2. Ensure the door is in the fully closed and locked position. Open the hard drive access door located on the edge of the computer, Page 6 Battery Installation 1.
Rotate the door into place and push shut. 3. Hard Drive Removal 1. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Setup and Features Information 4. Use the tab on the left side panel by pushing the latch towards the rear of the battery to remove the battery from the computer. Insert battery until you hear a click and a mechanical stop. 2. Ensure the door is in the fully closed and locked position. Open the hard drive access door located on the edge of the computer, Page 6 Battery Installation 1.
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Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Setup and Features Information NOTE: See hard drive removal instructions adhered to the edge of the hard drive to pull the hard drive from the compartment. While pressing in the blue locking button on the edge of the hard drive. 2. Page 7 Press in the blue locking button, ...Docking Device Connector Door The docking device connector door is opened by sliding the door towards the front of the compartment. 3. Insert hard drive until it clicks into place and press until you hear a click and a mechanical stop. 2. Reverse this procedure to its ...
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Setup and Features Information NOTE: See hard drive removal instructions adhered to the edge of the hard drive to pull the hard drive from the compartment. While pressing in the blue locking button on the edge of the hard drive. 2. Page 7 Press in the blue locking button, ...Docking Device Connector Door The docking device connector door is opened by sliding the door towards the front of the compartment. 3. Insert hard drive until it clicks into place and press until you hear a click and a mechanical stop. 2. Reverse this procedure to its ...
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...): 1. The Enclosed Smart Card is accessed through the left front side door above the hard drive. Page 11 When inserted into a card reader, the information from the chip can be read and written. Enclosed Smart Cards ( ) - Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Setup and Features Information 3. Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a mouse or keyboard. 4. these...
...): 1. The Enclosed Smart Card is accessed through the left front side door above the hard drive. Page 11 When inserted into a card reader, the information from the chip can be read and written. Enclosed Smart Cards ( ) - Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Setup and Features Information 3. Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a mouse or keyboard. 4. these...
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... Dual-Pointing, Back-lit Keyboard Rubber Back-lit Keyboard (optional) Solid State Hard Drive, 64GB and 128GB 5400RPM Shock-Mounted Hard Drive, 80GB and 120GB Page 18 Microsoft® Windows® XP) Up to view information about your computer. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Setup and Features Information Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Video NOTE...
... Dual-Pointing, Back-lit Keyboard Rubber Back-lit Keyboard (optional) Solid State Hard Drive, 64GB and 128GB 5400RPM Shock-Mounted Hard Drive, 80GB and 120GB Page 18 Microsoft® Windows® XP) Up to view information about your computer. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Setup and Features Information Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Video NOTE...
E-Family Re-Image Guide
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...: Basic Disk Operation mode, does not require additional storage driver. NOTE: RAID support requires second hard disk drive. RAID (Default): Applicable to Dell precision M6400 workstation only in this mode. - Dell Business Client E-Family Re-Image How-To Guide 15 These are hidden - NOTE: eSATA is ... in lieu of the BIOS settings are critical to support RAID. NOTE: This mode does not apply to all Dell E-Family Notebook systems except Dell precision M6400 workstation): To access SATA configuration mode, select Settings→System Configuration→SATA Operation. - This mode...
...: Basic Disk Operation mode, does not require additional storage driver. NOTE: RAID support requires second hard disk drive. RAID (Default): Applicable to Dell precision M6400 workstation only in this mode. - Dell Business Client E-Family Re-Image How-To Guide 15 These are hidden - NOTE: eSATA is ... in lieu of the BIOS settings are critical to support RAID. NOTE: This mode does not apply to all Dell E-Family Notebook systems except Dell precision M6400 workstation): To access SATA configuration mode, select Settings→System Configuration→SATA Operation. - This mode...
Replacing the System Board
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...the AC adapter and turn on the inside the bottom access panel. 7 If this process is missing, damaged, or otherwise illegible, contact Dell to select the appropriate configuration for contact information). 3 Replace the bottom access panel. NOTE: For information on replacing the system board, see... the management mode as it should see your Service Manual. 4 Disconnect the network cable, if applicable, and the mass storage devices like hard drives or USB flash keys. 9 Restart the computer. An initialization screen is the correct configuration-mode number, select Y at the prompt. Once...
...the AC adapter and turn on the inside the bottom access panel. 7 If this process is missing, damaged, or otherwise illegible, contact Dell to select the appropriate configuration for contact information). 3 Replace the bottom access panel. NOTE: For information on replacing the system board, see... the management mode as it should see your Service Manual. 4 Disconnect the network cable, if applicable, and the mass storage devices like hard drives or USB flash keys. 9 Restart the computer. An initialization screen is the correct configuration-mode number, select Y at the prompt. Once...
