Replacing the System Board
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...System Board About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for Dell Precision™ M6400 Mobile Workstations, skip this section, read ... practices, see your computer. WARNING: Before you begin any of the label that shipped with your Service Manual). 2 Take note of the procedures in this section and see "Programming the Service Tag" on page ...the correct management mode. 1 Remove the bottom access panel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Follow the instructions carefully to ensure that you need to the inside of the...
...System Board About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for Dell Precision™ M6400 Mobile Workstations, skip this section, read ... practices, see your computer. WARNING: Before you begin any of the label that shipped with your Service Manual). 2 Take note of the procedures in this section and see "Programming the Service Tag" on page ...the correct management mode. 1 Remove the bottom access panel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Follow the instructions carefully to ensure that you need to the inside of the...
Replacing the System Board
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... the following four configuration-mode labels on the computer. If you to obtain your configuration-mode number (see "Replacing the System Board" in 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. NOTE:...as 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.
... the following four configuration-mode labels on the computer. If you to obtain your configuration-mode number (see "Replacing the System Board" in 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. NOTE:...as 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.
Replacing the Bottom Access Panel
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...computer. Follow the instructions on this section, read the safety information that is missing, damaged, or otherwise illegible, contact Dell to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at ... CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for contact information). NOTICE: If you need to obtain your iAMT configuration-mode number (see your Service Manual). • Select the correct label that is provided in the replacement kit. • Install the label in this tech sheet carefully to...
...computer. Follow the instructions on this section, read the safety information that is missing, damaged, or otherwise illegible, contact Dell to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at ... CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for contact information). NOTICE: If you need to obtain your iAMT configuration-mode number (see your Service Manual). • Select the correct label that is provided in the replacement kit. • Install the label in this tech sheet carefully to...
Replacing the Bottom Access Panel
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... without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. iAMT is strictly forbidden. and other than its own. All rights reserved. label label You should see one of the following four yellow iAMT configuration-mode labels on the new bottom access panel. 5 Replace the bottom access panel (see your Service Manual). 2 Take note of the...
... without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. iAMT is strictly forbidden. and other than its own. All rights reserved. label label You should see one of the following four yellow iAMT configuration-mode labels on the new bottom access panel. 5 Replace the bottom access panel (see your Service Manual). 2 Take note of the...
Identifying the Correct Modem for Your Dell Notebook
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... marks and names or their products. September 2009 NOTE: You may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. NOTE: For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals. 1 Remove the bottom access panel of the procedures in trademarks and trade names other modem...
... marks and names or their products. September 2009 NOTE: You may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. NOTE: For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals. 1 Remove the bottom access panel of the procedures in trademarks and trade names other modem...
Service Manual
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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...Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data and tells you purchased a DELL™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, Latitude, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to either trademarks or ...
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...Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data and tells you purchased a DELL™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, Latitude, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to either trademarks or ...
Service Manual
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...). 6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 9. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 7. Disconnect the 1394 cable from the system board, and unroute the cable. 13. Lift the 1394 card... Removing the Right Speaker Grill/Fingerprint Reader Assembly). 10. Back to Contents Page 1394 Card Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the 1394 Card Replacing the 1394 Card Removing the 1394 Card CAUTION: Before you begin...
...). 6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 9. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 7. Disconnect the 1394 cable from the system board, and unroute the cable. 13. Lift the 1394 card... Removing the Right Speaker Grill/Fingerprint Reader Assembly). 10. Back to Contents Page 1394 Card Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the 1394 Card Replacing the 1394 Card Removing the 1394 Card CAUTION: Before you begin...
Service Manual
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... the base assembly into place. 2. Remove the card from the hinge covers, and lift to Contents Page Base Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly Removing the Base Assembly Replacing the...
... the base assembly into place. 2. Remove the card from the hinge covers, and lift to Contents Page Base Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly Removing the Base Assembly Replacing the...
Service Manual
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Back 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 are primarily the same for the right and the left battery ...is ready to the alignment bracket and can be reinstalled. 18. Remove the hinge covers (see Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 8. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Hinge Covers). 6. Do not remove the wireless mini-cards, memory ...
Back 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 are primarily the same for the right and the left battery ...is ready to the alignment bracket and can be reinstalled. 18. Remove the hinge covers (see Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 8. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Hinge Covers). 6. Do not remove the wireless mini-cards, memory ...
Service Manual
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... the connector and/or the connector's pins. 1. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working on Your Computer After Working on the back of your system and certain system components may...
... the connector and/or the connector's pins. 1. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working on Your Computer After Working on the back of your system and certain system components may...
Service Manual
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...may cause system damage. The Save In window appears. 7. The computer continues 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 ...as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. Back to boot and updates the new BIOS. The file icon appears on your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Failure to boot from the CD. Press before inserting the BIOS-update program CD so that appear on the computer. If you...
...may cause system damage. The Save In window appears. 7. The computer continues 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 ...as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. Back to boot and updates the new BIOS. The file icon appears on your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Failure to boot from the CD. Press before inserting the BIOS-update program CD so that appear on the computer. If you...
Service Manual
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...then grasp each side of the card cage and push it up to Contents Page Card Cage Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Card Cage Replacing the Card Cage Removing the Card Cage CAUTION: Before you begin ...Computer. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the LED Cover). 8. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 7. Remove the two M2 x 3 screws. 13. Remove the bottom of the laptop. 14. Remove the heatsink assembly...
...then grasp each side of the card cage and push it up to Contents Page Card Cage Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Card Cage Replacing the Card Cage Removing the Card Cage CAUTION: Before you begin ...Computer. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the LED Cover). 8. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 7. Remove the two M2 x 3 screws. 13. Remove the bottom of the laptop. 14. Remove the heatsink assembly...
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Base Assembly). 3. Remove ...
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Base Assembly). 3. Remove ...
Service Manual
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.... NOTICE: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow...
.... NOTICE: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow...
Service Manual
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... captive screws that secure the processor heatsink assembly to the system board. 4. Back to Contents Page Processor Heatsink Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the...
... captive screws that secure the processor heatsink assembly to the system board. 4. Back to Contents Page Processor Heatsink Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the...
Service Manual
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... shipped with your computer. 1. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 8. Back to Contents Page I/O Card Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the I/O Card Replacing the I/O Card Removing the I /O card. 17. Follow the procedures...
... shipped with your computer. 1. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 8. Back to Contents Page I/O Card Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the I/O Card Replacing the I/O Card Removing the I /O card. 17. Follow the procedures...
Service Manual
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... the display to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) Replacing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG) Replacing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG) Removing the Display Bezel (E6400 and M2400) Replacing the Display Bezel...
... the display to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) Replacing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG) Replacing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG) Removing the Display Bezel (E6400 and M2400) Replacing the Display Bezel...
Service Manual
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... procedures in Before Working on the processor heatsink assembly to the processor heatsink assembly. 4. Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions...
... procedures in Before Working on the processor heatsink assembly to the processor heatsink assembly. 4. Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions...
Service Manual
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... the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Back to remove it forward then lift to Contents Page FCM Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing an FCM from the WWAN/FCM Slot Removing an FCM from the WPAN/UWB/FCM Slot Replacing an FCM...
... the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Back to remove it forward then lift to Contents Page FCM Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing an FCM from the WWAN/FCM Slot Removing an FCM from the WPAN/UWB/FCM Slot Replacing an FCM...
Service Manual
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... and turn off your computer. 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...
... and turn off your computer. 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...