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.... If you make the wrong selection, 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. The green text on the initialization screen prompts you to obtain your configuration-mode number ...it should see one of the chassis: NOTE: If the original configuration-mode label is missing, damaged, or otherwise illegible, contact Dell to select the appropriate configuration for your computer documentation for contact information). 3 Replace the bottom access panel. Once the initialization is ...
.... If you make the wrong selection, 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. The green text on the initialization screen prompts you to obtain your configuration-mode number ...it should see one of the chassis: NOTE: If the original configuration-mode label is missing, damaged, or otherwise illegible, contact Dell to select the appropriate configuration for your computer documentation for contact information). 3 Replace the bottom access panel. Once the initialization is ...
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.... A00 is subject to change without the written permission of your computer. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Troubleshooting Working on Your Computer Base Assembly Hinge Covers Hard Drive WLAN/WiMax Card WWAN Card WPAN (UWB/BT) Card FCM Fan Processor Heatsink Assembly Processor Module Memory...
.... A00 is subject to change without the written permission of your computer. Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Troubleshooting Working on Your Computer Base Assembly Hinge Covers Hard Drive WLAN/WiMax Card WWAN Card WPAN (UWB/BT) Card FCM Fan Processor Heatsink Assembly Processor Module Memory...
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.../FCM card slot, if present (see Removing the Hard Drive). 9. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Card Cage). 16. Remove the card cage (see Removing the Keyboard). 13. Replace the system board (see Replacing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Replacing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 12. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing...
.../FCM card slot, if present (see Removing the Hard Drive). 9. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Card Cage). 16. Remove the card cage (see Removing the Keyboard). 13. Replace the system board (see Replacing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Replacing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 12. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing...
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.... 18. Follow the instructions in a secure location until the assembly is ready to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing a Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly There...battery latch. The differences are noted for the instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Remove the hinge covers (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the right speaker grill (see Removing the Right Speaker Grill/Fingerprint Reader Assembly). 11. Do not remove the wireless ...
.... 18. Follow the instructions in a secure location until the assembly is ready to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing a Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly There...battery latch. The differences are noted for the instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Remove the hinge covers (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the right speaker grill (see Removing the Right Speaker Grill/Fingerprint Reader Assembly). 11. Do not remove the wireless ...
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Replace the bottom of the Base Assembly). 19. Back to Contents Page Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. 17. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Bottom of the base assembly (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 18.
Replace the bottom of the Base Assembly). 19. Back to Contents Page Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. 17. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Bottom of the base assembly (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 18.
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... setup program to Contents Page The file downloads to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS...
... setup program to Contents Page The file downloads to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS...
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... drive (see Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 8. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Modular Drive). 5. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 10. Back to Contents Page I/O Card Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 .... 18. Remove the heatsink assembly (see Removing the RJ-11 Modem Connector). 16. Remove the modem (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Modem). 15. Remove the card cage (see Removing the System Board Assembly). Remove the system board (see...
... drive (see Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 8. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Modular Drive). 5. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 10. Back to Contents Page I/O Card Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 .... 18. Remove the heatsink assembly (see Removing the RJ-11 Modem Connector). 16. Remove the modem (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Modem). 15. Remove the card cage (see Removing the System Board Assembly). Remove the system board (see...
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... the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Replace the LED cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Replacing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 13. Follow the procedures in the base assembly. 2. 1 plastic plug 3 I/O card 2 M2 x 3-mm screw Replacing the I /O card to...
... the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Replace the LED cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Replacing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 13. Follow the procedures in the base assembly. 2. 1 plastic plug 3 I/O card 2 M2 x 3-mm screw Replacing the I /O card to...
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... shipped with your computer before removing the hard drive. Remove the hard drive bezel. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the 1.8" Hard Drive (E6400 ATG) Replacing the 1.8" Hard Drive (E6400 ATG) Removing the Modular Hard Drive Replacing the Modular Hard Drive NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support...
... shipped with your computer before removing the hard drive. Remove the hard drive bezel. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the 1.8" Hard Drive (E6400 ATG) Replacing the 1.8" Hard Drive (E6400 ATG) Removing the Modular Hard Drive Replacing the Modular Hard Drive NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support...
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... of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from the computer while the drive is on or in damage to the hard drive. 4. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn the computer upside down . 2. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Excessive force may result in Sleep state. Slide the hard drive into the hole on the hard drive. 3. Removing the 1.8" Hard Drive (E6400 ATG) CAUTION...
... of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from the computer while the drive is on or in damage to the hard drive. 4. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn the computer upside down . 2. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Excessive force may result in Sleep state. Slide the hard drive into the hole on the hard drive. 3. Removing the 1.8" Hard Drive (E6400 ATG) CAUTION...
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Lift the cover up an angle and slide it out from the connector on the cover out from the cover of base assembly 3 M3 x 3-mm screws (2) 5. Remove the M3 x 3-mm screw on bezel bracket 3 hard drive 4 M3 x 3-mm screw 7. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the carrier. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 2 cover 3 tabs (2) 4 hard drive carrier 9. Remove the hard drive bezel. 1 hard drive bezel 2 pin on the hard drive bezel. 6. Lift the hard drive up at an angle and slide the tabs on the hard drive carrier. 1 hard drive 2 bottom of the hard drive carrier. 8.
Lift the cover up an angle and slide it out from the connector on the cover out from the cover of base assembly 3 M3 x 3-mm screws (2) 5. Remove the M3 x 3-mm screw on bezel bracket 3 hard drive 4 M3 x 3-mm screw 7. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the carrier. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 2 cover 3 tabs (2) 4 hard drive carrier 9. Remove the hard drive bezel. 1 hard drive bezel 2 pin on the hard drive bezel. 6. Lift the hard drive up at an angle and slide the tabs on the hard drive carrier. 1 hard drive 2 bottom of the hard drive carrier. 8.
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... will not completely close on the end of the hard drive opposite from the hard drive. 1 hard drive 2 blue bumper Replacing the 1.8" Hard Drive (E6400 ATG) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the blue bumper on the hard drive carrier. 1. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. When replacing the blue bumper around the hard drive, ensure that shipped with slight ridges, and the bottom...
... will not completely close on the end of the hard drive opposite from the hard drive. 1 hard drive 2 blue bumper Replacing the 1.8" Hard Drive (E6400 ATG) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the blue bumper on the hard drive carrier. 1. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. When replacing the blue bumper around the hard drive, ensure that shipped with slight ridges, and the bottom...
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... computer. Follow the procedures in the carrier. 1 hard drive 2 hard drive carrier 3 connector 4. Place the pin on the hard drive carrier. 5. For more information, see the Setup and Quick Reference Guide that secures the hard drive bezel to the hard drive. 8. Install the operating system, drivers, and utilities for your computer at support.dell.com. Slide the tabs on the cover...
... computer. Follow the procedures in the carrier. 1 hard drive 2 hard drive carrier 3 connector 4. Place the pin on the hard drive carrier. 5. For more information, see the Setup and Quick Reference Guide that secures the hard drive bezel to the hard drive. 8. Install the operating system, drivers, and utilities for your computer at support.dell.com. Slide the tabs on the cover...
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...the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that holds the release latch in to slide the drive out of the hard drive carrier. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on Your Computer. 2. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Turn your computer has a security screw for the release latch...: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that holds the carrier for the modular drive, remove the security screw. 4. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. 1. Slide the release latch out from the release latch carrier. ...
...the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that holds the release latch in to slide the drive out of the hard drive carrier. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on Your Computer. 2. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Turn your computer has a security screw for the release latch...: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that holds the carrier for the modular drive, remove the security screw. 4. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. 1. Slide the release latch out from the release latch carrier. ...
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Remove the four M2.5 x 5 screws from the hard drive carrier. Lift the hard drive up at an angle and disconnect it from the hard drive bracket. 1 hard drive carrier 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4) 3 hard drive 4 hard drive bracket 13. Lift the cover up at an angle and remove. 1 cover 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (3) 3 hard drive carrier 12. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 release latch carrier 3 hard drive carrier 10. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws on the cover of the hard drive carrier. 11.
Remove the four M2.5 x 5 screws from the hard drive carrier. Lift the hard drive up at an angle and disconnect it from the hard drive bracket. 1 hard drive carrier 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4) 3 hard drive 4 hard drive bracket 13. Lift the cover up at an angle and remove. 1 cover 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (3) 3 hard drive carrier 12. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 release latch carrier 3 hard drive carrier 10. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws on the cover of the hard drive carrier. 11.
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... different. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to the connector. NOTICE: The top and bottom of the hard drive and remove the hard drive from the hard drive. 1 hard drive 2 blue bumper Replacing the Modular Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the hard drive with slight ridges. 1 hard drive 2 hard drive carrier 14. Lift the connector-end of the blue bumper are extremely fragile.
... different. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to the connector. NOTICE: The top and bottom of the hard drive and remove the hard drive from the hard drive. 1 hard drive 2 blue bumper Replacing the Modular Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the hard drive with slight ridges. 1 hard drive 2 hard drive carrier 14. Lift the connector-end of the blue bumper are extremely fragile.
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... carrier and lower the hard drive into the carrier at an angle. 5. 1 hard drive 2 blue bumper 3 connector 4 top of hard drive bracket (2) 4. Lower the hard drive into each corner of the hard drive bracket. 3. Place the end that is opposite from the connector on the hard drive into the hard drive bracket, ensuring that the hard drive fits into the hard drive bracket. 1 hard drive 2 connector 3 hard drive bracket 4 corner of blue...
... carrier and lower the hard drive into the carrier at an angle. 5. 1 hard drive 2 blue bumper 3 connector 4 top of hard drive bracket (2) 4. Lower the hard drive into each corner of the hard drive bracket. 3. Place the end that is opposite from the connector on the hard drive into the hard drive bracket, ensuring that the hard drive fits into the hard drive bracket. 1 hard drive 2 connector 3 hard drive bracket 4 corner of blue...
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... 12. Replace the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that holds the carrier for the release latch in place. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 release latch carrier 3 hard drive carrier 11. Set the cover in place and replace the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws. 1 notches in place. Replace the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that holds... the release latch in hard drive carrier 2 tabs on the carrier. 8. Slide the release latch into the hard drive carrier. 10. Attach the side of the cover where it is angled, ensuring the tabs on the cover fit properly...
... 12. Replace the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that holds the carrier for the release latch in place. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 release latch carrier 3 hard drive carrier 11. Set the cover in place and replace the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws. 1 notches in place. Replace the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that holds... the release latch in hard drive carrier 2 tabs on the carrier. 8. Slide the release latch into the hard drive carrier. 10. Attach the side of the cover where it is angled, ensuring the tabs on the cover fit properly...
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... into the modular bay. 14. If your computer has a security screw for your computer at support.dell.com. Back to hold the carrier in place. 1 hard drive carrier 2 release latch 15. 1 release latch 2 hard drive carrier 3 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 13. Follow the procedures in to Contents Page Push the release latch in After Working on...
... into the modular bay. 14. If your computer has a security screw for your computer at support.dell.com. Back to hold the carrier in place. 1 hard drive carrier 2 release latch 15. 1 release latch 2 hard drive carrier 3 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 13. Follow the procedures in to Contents Page Push the release latch in After Working on...
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... travel. If your computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Modular Drive Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Modular Drive Replacing the Modular Drive The modular drive supports either a second hard drive, an optical drive, or a an air bay for the modular drive, replace the security screw. 3. If your computer upside down...
... travel. If your computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Modular Drive Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Modular Drive Replacing the Modular Drive The modular drive supports either a second hard drive, an optical drive, or a an air bay for the modular drive, replace the security screw. 3. If your computer upside down...