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...dell.com at support.dell.com. Memory modules are detected. Troubleshooting: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, read the sequence of the keyboard... or If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see Removing a Memory Module), then reinstall one at a time)...
...dell.com at support.dell.com. Memory modules are detected. Troubleshooting: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, read the sequence of the keyboard... or If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see Removing a Memory Module), then reinstall one at a time)...
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...22 AM] Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the LED Cover). 6. Replace the system board (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Remove the base...Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 3. Remove the fan (see Removing the Video Card/Heatsink Assembly). 12. Remove the video card/heatsink assembly (see Removing the Fan). 10. Replace the video card/heatsink assembly (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the primary hard drive (see Removing...
...22 AM] Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the LED Cover). 6. Replace the system board (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Remove the base...Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 3. Remove the fan (see Removing the Video Card/Heatsink Assembly). 12. Remove the video card/heatsink assembly (see Removing the Fan). 10. Replace the video card/heatsink assembly (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the primary hard drive (see Removing...
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... best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 3. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the LED Cover). file:///T|/htdocs/systems/wsm6400/en/sm/memory.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:40 AM] Memory: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing...
... best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 3. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the LED Cover). file:///T|/htdocs/systems/wsm6400/en/sm/memory.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:40 AM] Memory: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing...
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... with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keyboard: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Exercise...
... with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keyboard: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Exercise...
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...removing and handling the keyboard. 1. Align the notch on the center metal pull tab with the alignment tab on Your Computer. Follow the procedures in After Working on the computer. 2. consuming to Contents Page file:///T|/htdocs/systems/wsm6400/en/sm/keyboard.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:47 AM] Slide the keyboard... toward the front of the computer ensuring that the alignment tab on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- Back to replace. Replace the LED cover (see Replacing the LED Cover). 5. Keyboard: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual NOTICE: ...
...removing and handling the keyboard. 1. Align the notch on the center metal pull tab with the alignment tab on Your Computer. Follow the procedures in After Working on the computer. 2. consuming to Contents Page file:///T|/htdocs/systems/wsm6400/en/sm/keyboard.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:47 AM] Slide the keyboard... toward the front of the computer ensuring that the alignment tab on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- Back to replace. Replace the LED cover (see Replacing the LED Cover). 5. Keyboard: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual NOTICE: ...
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.../systems/wsm6400/en/sm/display.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:51 AM] Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Edge-to-Edge Display: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Edge-to-Edge Display Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Edge-to-Edge Display Replacing the Edge-to-Edge Display...
.../systems/wsm6400/en/sm/display.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:51 AM] Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Edge-to-Edge Display: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Edge-to-Edge Display Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Edge-to-Edge Display Replacing the Edge-to-Edge Display...
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...Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 5. Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Turn the computer topside up and open the display. 6. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing... 4 WWAN antenna cable 5 M2.5 x 8-mm screws (2) (bottom of base assembly) 5. Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the LED cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. Where applicable, disconnect and unroute...
...Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 5. Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Turn the computer topside up and open the display. 6. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing... 4 WWAN antenna cable 5 M2.5 x 8-mm screws (2) (bottom of base assembly) 5. Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the LED cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. Where applicable, disconnect and unroute...
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... in After Working on www.dell.com at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Display Bezel). Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the LED Cover). 9. LED and CCFL Displays: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 5. Replace the... your computer. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Thread the WWAN, WLAN, and WPAN antenna cables through the computer. 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing a WWAN Card, Replacing the...
... in After Working on www.dell.com at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Display Bezel). Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the LED Cover). 9. LED and CCFL Displays: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 5. Replace the... your computer. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Thread the WWAN, WLAN, and WPAN antenna cables through the computer. 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing a WWAN Card, Replacing the...
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... Assembly: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to -Edge Display or Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Remove the secondary hard drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the LED Cover). 8. Remove the...
... Assembly: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to -Edge Display or Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Remove the secondary hard drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the LED Cover). 8. Remove the...
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....dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the LED Cover). 6. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Lift the fan up to -Edge Display or Removing the Display Assembly). 5. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Fan: Dell Precision M6400...
....dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the LED Cover). 6. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Lift the fan up to -Edge Display or Removing the Display Assembly). 5. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Fan: Dell Precision M6400...
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... LED cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the LED Cover). 6. Follow the instructions in Before Working on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Lift the processor heatsink assembly to Contents Page Processor Heatsink Assembly Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heatsink...
... LED cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the LED Cover). 6. Follow the instructions in Before Working on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Lift the processor heatsink assembly to Contents Page Processor Heatsink Assembly Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heatsink...
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... Your Computer. 2. Lift the video card/heatsink assembly to remove it. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Edge-to Contents Page Video Card/Heatsink Assembly Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Video Card/Heatsink Assembly Replacing the Video Card...
... Your Computer. 2. Lift the video card/heatsink assembly to remove it. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Edge-to Contents Page Video Card/Heatsink Assembly Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Video Card/Heatsink Assembly Replacing the Video Card...
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... hard drive (see Removing the Fan). 9. Remove the fan (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Processor Module: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back 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, read the safety information that it is perpendicular...
... hard drive (see Removing the Fan). 9. Remove the fan (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Processor Module: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back 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, read the safety information that it is perpendicular...
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.../sm/cardcage.htm[11/16/2012 10:27:21 AM] Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws. 11. Card Cage: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Card Cage Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Card Cage Replacing the Card Cage Removing the Card Cage CAUTION: Before working inside your computer...
.../sm/cardcage.htm[11/16/2012 10:27:21 AM] Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws. 11. Card Cage: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Card Cage Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Card Cage Replacing the Card Cage Removing the Card Cage CAUTION: Before working inside your computer...
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... Edge-to Contents Page IEEE 1394 Card Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the IEEE 1394 Card Replacing the IEEE 1394 Card Removing the IEEE 1394 Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the LED Cover). 6. Remove the IEEE 1394 card. 1 IEEE 1394 card...
... Edge-to Contents Page IEEE 1394 Card Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the IEEE 1394 Card Replacing the IEEE 1394 Card Removing the IEEE 1394 Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the LED Cover). 6. Remove the IEEE 1394 card. 1 IEEE 1394 card...
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...Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Left I/O Board: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to ease the connectors from the underside of the left I/O board. 1 left I/O board. 10. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Remove the card cage (see Removing... in Before Working on www.dell.com at an angle 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 at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. For additional...
...Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Left I/O Board: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to ease the connectors from the underside of the left I/O board. 1 left I/O board. 10. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Remove the card cage (see Removing... in Before Working on www.dell.com at an angle 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 at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. For additional...
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... the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws on Your Computer. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Right I/O Board: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Right I/O Board Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Right I/O Board Replacing the Right I/O Board Removing the Right I /O board. 9. Remove the base assembly cover (see...
... the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws on Your Computer. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Right I/O Board: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Right I/O Board Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Right I/O Board Replacing the Right I/O Board Removing the Right I /O board. 9. Remove the base assembly cover (see...
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...: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to the replacement system board. Follow the instructions in Before Working on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the primary hard drive (see Removing the Primary Hard Drive (HDD1)) and the secondary hard drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the...
...: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to the replacement system board. Follow the instructions in Before Working on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the primary hard drive (see Removing the Primary Hard Drive (HDD1)) and the secondary hard drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the...
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...systems/wsm6400/en/sm/biocable.htm[11/16/2012 10:27:32 AM] Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer... in After Working on www.dell.com at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Biometer Cable: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Biometer Cable Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Biometer Cable Replacing the Biometer Cable Removing the Biometer Cable CAUTION: Before...
...systems/wsm6400/en/sm/biocable.htm[11/16/2012 10:27:32 AM] Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer... in After Working on www.dell.com at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Biometer Cable: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Biometer Cable Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Biometer Cable Replacing the Biometer Cable Removing the Biometer Cable CAUTION: Before...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... Tips I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E - Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. IF THE ... modules. • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is in your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • ...
... Tips I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E - Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. IF THE ... modules. • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is in your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • ...