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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 memory of the ...then reinstall one module (see Replacing a Memory Module) and restart the computer. Memory modules are detected. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one at support.dell.com. During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display the current ...
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 memory of the ...then reinstall one module (see Replacing a Memory Module) and restart the computer. Memory modules are detected. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one at support.dell.com. During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display the current ...
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...www.dell.com at support.dell.com. Reseat the memory modules (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on properly. Ensure that the memory you are : Power, keyboard, ... memory requirements. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing a Memory Module). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical...back of interference are not using is successfully communicating with the memory. Troubleshooting: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back up your files immediately Use a virus-scanning program to check...
...www.dell.com at support.dell.com. Reseat the memory modules (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on properly. Ensure that the memory you are : Power, keyboard, ... memory requirements. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing a Memory Module). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical...back of interference are not using is successfully communicating with the memory. Troubleshooting: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back up your files immediately Use a virus-scanning program to check...
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...). 11. Remove the processor heatsink assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the video card/heatsink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly). 7. Replace the processor heatsink assembly (see Replacing the Video Card/Heatsink Assembly). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Base Assembly: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your...
...). 11. Remove the processor heatsink assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the video card/heatsink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly). 7. Replace the processor heatsink assembly (see Replacing the Video Card/Heatsink Assembly). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Base Assembly: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your...
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...Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has four user-accessible SODIMM sockets: DIMM A and DIMM B are no memory size limitations between these two sockets. If you incorrectly replace...spread apart the securing clips on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 3. Remove the base assembly cover ...
...Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has four user-accessible SODIMM sockets: DIMM A and DIMM B are no memory size limitations between these two sockets. If you incorrectly replace...spread apart the securing clips on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). Remove the LED cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 3. Remove the base assembly cover ...
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...of memory installed in After Working on your desktop. To replace DIMM C or DIMM D: a. In Windows Vista, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Replace the base assembly cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). Follow the procedures in the computer: In Microsoft®...en/sm/memory.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:40 AM] Replace the LED cover (see Replacing the LED Cover). 4. b. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Memory: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 1 tab 3 DIMM A and DIMM B 2 ...
...of memory installed in After Working on your desktop. To replace DIMM C or DIMM D: a. In Windows Vista, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Replace the base assembly cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). Follow the procedures in the computer: In Microsoft®...en/sm/memory.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:40 AM] Replace the LED cover (see Replacing the LED Cover). 4. b. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Memory: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 1 tab 3 DIMM A and DIMM B 2 ...
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... best practices information, see Removing the LED Cover). 3. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/wsm6400/en/sm/keyboard.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:47 AM] 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...
... best practices information, see Removing the LED Cover). 3. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/wsm6400/en/sm/keyboard.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:47 AM] 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...
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...keyboard. 1. Slide the keyboard toward the front of the computer ensuring that the alignment tab on Your Computer. consuming to Contents Page file:///T|/htdocs/systems/wsm6400/en/sm/keyboard.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:47 AM] Replace the LED cover (see Replacing the LED Cover). 5. Keyboard: Dell Precision M6400... Service Manual NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-
...keyboard. 1. Slide the keyboard toward the front of the computer ensuring that the alignment tab on Your Computer. consuming to Contents Page file:///T|/htdocs/systems/wsm6400/en/sm/keyboard.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:47 AM] Replace the LED cover (see Replacing the LED Cover). 5. Keyboard: Dell Precision M6400... Service Manual NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-
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... the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Follow the instructions in this document. 1. 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 Removing the...
... the Base Assembly Cover). 3. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Follow the instructions in this document. 1. 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 Removing the...
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...htdocs/systems/wsm6400/en/sm/display.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:51 AM] Replace the base assembly cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Edge-to-Edge Display: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Replacing the Edge-to-Edge Display CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ...with your computer configuration, connect the antenna cables to the WWAN, WLAN, and WPAN cards (see Replacing a WWAN Card, Replacing the WLAN/WiMax Card, and Replacing a WPAN Card). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Assembly Cover). 14. Thread the WWAN, WLAN, and WPAN antenna cables through the ...
...htdocs/systems/wsm6400/en/sm/display.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:51 AM] Replace the base assembly cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Edge-to-Edge Display: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Replacing the Edge-to-Edge Display CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ...with your computer configuration, connect the antenna cables to the WWAN, WLAN, and WPAN cards (see Replacing a WWAN Card, Replacing the WLAN/WiMax Card, and Replacing a WPAN Card). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Base Assembly Cover). 14. Thread the WWAN, WLAN, and WPAN antenna cables through the ...
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... in your computer. LED and CCFL Displays: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down. 10. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Base Assembly Cover). 14. Replacing the Display Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your...Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the LVDS captive screw. 6. Replace the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the back of the base assembly and the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws on Your Computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working on www.dell.com at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Replace the keyboard...
... in your computer. LED and CCFL Displays: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down. 10. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Base Assembly Cover). 14. Replacing the Display Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your...Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the LVDS captive screw. 6. Replace the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the back of the base assembly and the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws on Your Computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working on www.dell.com at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Replace the keyboard...
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... 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. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/wsm6400/en/sm/palmrest.htm[11/16/2012 10:27:08 AM] Palm Rest Assembly: Dell Precision M6400...
... 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. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/wsm6400/en/sm/palmrest.htm[11/16/2012 10:27:08 AM] Palm Rest Assembly: Dell Precision M6400...
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... best practices information, see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Back to the base assembly. 2. Turn the computer upside down, and replace the four M2.5 x ...Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in the holes labeled "P". 8. Replace the nine M2 x 3-mm screws in the holes labeled "P". 4. Replace the secondary hard drive (see Replacing...
... best practices information, see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Back to the base assembly. 2. Turn the computer upside down, and replace the four M2.5 x ...Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in the holes labeled "P". 8. Replace the nine M2 x 3-mm screws in the holes labeled "P". 4. Replace the secondary hard drive (see Replacing...
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... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Fan: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Follow the instructions in Before Working on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the...
... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. Fan: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Follow the instructions in Before Working on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the...
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.../systems/wsm6400/en/sm/fan.htm[11/16/2012 10:27:10 AM] Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Back to the system board. 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Base Assembly Cover). 10. Fan: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 3 fan cable Replacing the Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices...
.../systems/wsm6400/en/sm/fan.htm[11/16/2012 10:27:10 AM] Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Back to the system board. 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Base Assembly Cover). 10. Fan: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 3 fan cable Replacing the Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices...
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... the fan (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. In sequential order, loosen the four captive screws that shipped with your...see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. 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: ...
... the fan (see Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. In sequential order, loosen the four captive screws that shipped with your...see Removing the Base Assembly Cover). 3. 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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...: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the screw holes on Your Computer. Replace the LED cover (see Replacing the Base Assembly Cover). 10. Replace the base assembly cover (see Replacing the LED Cover). 7. Back to the system board. 3. Replace the fan (see Replacing...
...: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the screw holes on Your Computer. Replace the LED cover (see Replacing the Base Assembly Cover). 10. Replace the base assembly cover (see Replacing the LED Cover). 7. Back to the system board. 3. Replace the fan (see Replacing...
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... Before Working on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the LED Cover). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Edge...Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to remove it. Remove the secondary hard drive (see Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly). 9. 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...
... Before Working on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the LED Cover). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Edge...Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual Back to remove it. Remove the secondary hard drive (see Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly). 9. 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...
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.... Video Card/Heatsink Assembly: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 1 video card/heatsink assembly 2 captive screws (3) 3 fan cable Replacing the Video Card/Heatsink Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Replace the secondary hard drive (see...
.... Video Card/Heatsink Assembly: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual 1 video card/heatsink assembly 2 captive screws (3) 3 fan cable Replacing the Video Card/Heatsink Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Replace the secondary hard drive (see...
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... to -Edge Display or Removing the Display Assembly). 5. 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. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. For additional...
... to -Edge Display or Removing the Display Assembly). 5. 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. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on Your Computer. 2. For additional...
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...to the system board. 3. Replace the processor heatsink assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly). 5. Replace the base assembly cover (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). ...Replace the video card/heatsink assembly (see Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 11. Replace the LED cover (see Replacing the Edge-to-Edge Display or Replacing the Display Assembly). 10. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the LED Cover). 9. Replace the fan (see Replacing the Fan). 6. Processor Module: Dell Precision M6400...
...to the system board. 3. Replace the processor heatsink assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly). 5. Replace the base assembly cover (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). ...Replace the video card/heatsink assembly (see Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)). 11. Replace the LED cover (see Replacing the Edge-to-Edge Display or Replacing the Display Assembly). 10. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the LED Cover). 9. Replace the fan (see Replacing the Fan). 6. Processor Module: Dell Precision M6400...
