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...systems/wsm6400/en/sm/trouble.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:15 AM] If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Troubleshooting: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual memory is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the ..., contact Dell Support. If available, install a working inside your computer (see Hard Drive). If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before working graphics card into your computer, read the safety information that shipped with an option ROM, try removing or reseating...
...systems/wsm6400/en/sm/trouble.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:15 AM] If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Troubleshooting: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual memory is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the ..., contact Dell Support. If available, install a working inside your computer (see Hard Drive). If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before working graphics card into your computer, read the safety information that shipped with an option ROM, try removing or reseating...
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...: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 3. Remove the LED cover (see Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly). 7. Remove the left I /O Board). 3. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Card Cage). 13. Remove the card cage (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Replace the system board (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the primary hard drive (see Removing the Primary Hard Drive (HDD1)) and the secondary hard drive (see...
...: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 3. Remove the LED cover (see Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly). 7. Remove the left I /O Board). 3. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Card Cage). 13. Remove the card cage (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Replace the system board (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the primary hard drive (see Removing the Primary Hard Drive (HDD1)) and the secondary hard drive (see...
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... Removing the Primary Hard Drive (HDD1) Replacing the Primary Hard Drive (HDD1) Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2) Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2) NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Loosen the two captive screws on the safety loop to remove the cover. 1 HDD1 2 safety loop 3 captive screws (2) 4 carrier 5. Hard Drive: Dell Precision M6400...
... Removing the Primary Hard Drive (HDD1) Replacing the Primary Hard Drive (HDD1) Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2) Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2) NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Loosen the two captive screws on the safety loop to remove the cover. 1 HDD1 2 safety loop 3 captive screws (2) 4 carrier 5. Hard Drive: Dell Precision M6400...
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... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hard Drive: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 1 HDD1 2 pull tab 6. Excessive force may result in step 7 of the removal procedure to the connector. 1. Attach the pull tab you removed in damage to the new HDD1. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws that...
... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hard Drive: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 1 HDD1 2 pull tab 6. Excessive force may result in step 7 of the removal procedure to the connector. 1. Attach the pull tab you removed in damage to the new HDD1. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws that...
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Hard Drive: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 2. CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you did not order a secondary hard drive, the carrier will contain an interposer board. 1. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws that shipped with your computer before removing the hard drive. If your computer does not have an HDD2, remove the hard drive place...
Hard Drive: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 2. CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you did not order a secondary hard drive, the carrier will contain an interposer board. 1. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws that shipped with your computer before removing the hard drive. If your computer does not have an HDD2, remove the hard drive place...
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Hard Drive: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 7. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Excessive force may result in damage to the new HDD2. 2. Slide the posts on the carrier into the slots on the... place. Install the operating system, drivers, and utilities for your computer at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Connect the interposer you removed in After Working on www.dell.com at support.dell.com. Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2) CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure ...
Hard Drive: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 7. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Excessive force may result in damage to the new HDD2. 2. Slide the posts on the carrier into the slots on the... place. Install the operating system, drivers, and utilities for your computer at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Connect the interposer you removed in After Working on www.dell.com at support.dell.com. Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2) CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure ...
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....5 x 8-mm screws (4) 6. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Edge-to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly Removing the Palm Rest Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Palm Rest Assembly: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back...
....5 x 8-mm screws (4) 6. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Edge-to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly Removing the Palm Rest Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Palm Rest Assembly: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back...
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... Cover). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the secondary hard drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Lift the fan up to Contents Page Fan Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Fan: Dell Precision M6400 Service...
... Cover). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the secondary hard drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Lift the fan up to Contents Page Fan Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Fan: Dell Precision M6400 Service...
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... best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 8. Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the secondary hard drive (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Fan). 9. In ...AM] Processor Heatsink Assembly: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Processor Heatsink Assembly Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly CAUTION...
... best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 8. Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the secondary hard drive (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Fan). 9. In ...AM] Processor Heatsink Assembly: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Processor Heatsink Assembly Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly CAUTION...
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... (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the LED Cover). 5. Remove the processor heatsink assembly (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Disconnect the fan cable. 11. Lift the video card/heatsink assembly to Contents Page Video Card/Heatsink Assembly Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Video Card/Heatsink Assembly Replacing the Video Card/Heatsink Assembly Removing the...
... (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the LED Cover). 5. Remove the processor heatsink assembly (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Disconnect the fan cable. 11. Lift the video card/heatsink assembly to Contents Page Video Card/Heatsink Assembly Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Video Card/Heatsink Assembly Replacing the Video Card/Heatsink Assembly Removing the...
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... computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the secondary hard drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Edge-to Contents Page Processor Module Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before working inside your...
... computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the secondary hard drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Edge-to Contents Page Processor Module Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before working inside your...
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...If a card is in Before Working on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Follow the procedures in the card cage, remove the card. 9. Card Cage: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to remove the card cage. 1 M2 x 3-mm screws ...Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the LED Cover). 6. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws. 11. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the secondary hard drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing...
...If a card is in Before Working on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Follow the procedures in the card cage, remove the card. 9. Card Cage: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to remove the card cage. 1 M2 x 3-mm screws ...Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the LED Cover). 6. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws. 11. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the secondary hard drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing...
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... in Before Working on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the secondary hard drive (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Remove the card cage (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the IEEE 1394 card. 1.... Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Card Cage). 9. IEEE 1394 Card: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to -Edge Display or Removing the Display Assembly). 5. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 8. Remove the...
... in Before Working on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the secondary hard drive (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Remove the card cage (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the IEEE 1394 card. 1.... Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Card Cage). 9. IEEE 1394 Card: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to -Edge Display or Removing the Display Assembly). 5. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 8. Remove the...
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... information, see Removing the LED Cover). 6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Lift the left I/O board at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Left I/O Board: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Left I/O Board Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Left I/O Board Replacing the Left I/O Board Removing the Left I /O board. 10. Remove the secondary hard drive (see Removing the Edge-to...
... information, see Removing the LED Cover). 6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Lift the left I/O board at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Left I/O Board: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Left I/O Board Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Left I/O Board Replacing the Left I/O Board Removing the Left I /O board. 10. Remove the secondary hard drive (see Removing the Edge-to...
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.../2012 10:27:27 AM] Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Remove the secondary hard drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Edge-to Contents Page Right I/O Board Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Right I/O Board Replacing...
.../2012 10:27:27 AM] Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Remove the secondary hard drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Edge-to Contents Page Right I/O Board Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Right I/O Board Replacing...
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... primary hard drive (see Removing the Primary Hard Drive (HDD1)) and the secondary hard drive (see Removing a WWAN Card). 6. If applicable, remove the WWAN card, (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Card Cage). 20. Remove the card cage (see Removing the LED Cover). 11. Remove the left I/O board (see Removing the Edge-to Contents Page System Board Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing...
... primary hard drive (see Removing the Primary Hard Drive (HDD1)) and the secondary hard drive (see Removing a WWAN Card). 6. If applicable, remove the WWAN card, (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Card Cage). 20. Remove the card cage (see Removing the LED Cover). 11. Remove the left I/O board (see Removing the Edge-to Contents Page System Board Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing...
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...to do so may cause system damage. 1. Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. The Save In window appears. 7. Remove the flash BIOS update program CD from the CD. Turn on the computer. Locate the latest BIOS update file for one time only. Flashing ... Save this program to disk, and then click OK. Flashing the BIOS: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Precision™ M6400 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, ...
...to do so may cause system damage. 1. Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. The Save In window appears. 7. Remove the flash BIOS update program CD from the CD. Turn on the computer. Locate the latest BIOS update file for one time only. Flashing ... Save this program to disk, and then click OK. Flashing the BIOS: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Precision™ M6400 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, ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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..., then that the Resource media is not required by your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to enter the Device.... For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. otherwise, contact your hard drive as described in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware ...
..., then that the Resource media is not required by your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to enter the Device.... For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. otherwise, contact your hard drive as described in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware ...
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However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Any changes that allows you to the hardware, software, ...system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the ...
However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Any changes that allows you to the hardware, software, ...system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the ...
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...permanently deleted from the hard drive. Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . If you purchased the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers... installed after you received your computer. Using Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up ...
...permanently deleted from the hard drive. Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . If you purchased the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers... installed after you received your computer. Using Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up ...