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... 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (simulating a user environment by using a random vibration spectrum): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for storage specification): Operating 143 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000...
... 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (simulating a user environment by using a random vibration spectrum): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for storage specification): Operating 143 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000...
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... C RE A SI N G A V A I NI T IALI Z AT ION - DI SK C: FAI LED I L A B L E M E M O R Y - The hard drive failed initialization. The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65). BAD C O M MA N D OR FI LE NAME - DATA ERROR - Run the hard drive tests in the system setup program. If the message is not listed...
... C RE A SI N G A V A I NI T IALI Z AT ION - DI SK C: FAI LED I L A B L E M E M O R Y - The hard drive failed initialization. The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65). BAD C O M MA N D OR FI LE NAME - DATA ERROR - Run the hard drive tests in the system setup program. If the message is not listed...
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... to commands from the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the hard drive bay. DRIVE NOT READY - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. 34 Troubleshooting Then, shut...
... to commands from the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the hard drive bay. DRIVE NOT READY - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. 34 Troubleshooting Then, shut...
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... S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I V E R E A D F A IL U RE - Troubleshooting 35 The hard drive may be played (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. KE Y B O A R D S T U C K KE Y FAI LURE - If the problem...down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so...
... S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I V E R E A D F A IL U RE - Troubleshooting 35 The hard drive may be played (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. KE Y B O A R D S T U C K KE Y FAI LURE - If the problem...down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so...
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... modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The computer cannot find the hard drive. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. ... information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. NO BOO T DE VI CE AVA ILAB LE - If the hard drive is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Contact Dell (see the software documentation. N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - A chip on the ...
... modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The computer cannot find the hard drive. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. ... information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. NO BOO T DE VI CE AVA ILAB LE - If the hard drive is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Contact Dell (see the software documentation. N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - A chip on the ...
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... D L L F I R E D . Remove and then reinstall the program. You may be malfunctioning. SEEK ERROR - Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. A chip on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 65). If the problem persists, try to check...- See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. Contact Dell (see your computer to an electrical outlet to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 ...
... D L L F I R E D . Remove and then reinstall the program. You may be malfunctioning. SEEK ERROR - Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. A chip on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 65). If the problem persists, try to check...- See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. Contact Dell (see your computer to an electrical outlet to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 ...
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... assistance. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR MAY NOT INDICATE A POTENTIAL HARD DRIVE PROBLEM - • S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start test (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, or the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that...
... assistance. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR MAY NOT INDICATE A POTENTIAL HARD DRIVE PROBLEM - • S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start test (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, or the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that...
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... optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from your computer. It is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. 40 Troubleshooting NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 44) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to review your computer...the device that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to test displays in the system setup program and is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin . Windows XP:...
... optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from your computer. It is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. 40 Troubleshooting NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 44) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to review your computer...the device that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to test displays in the system setup program and is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin . Windows XP:...
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... 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert ...and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Troubleshooting 41 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 65. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that...
... 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert ...and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Troubleshooting 41 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 65. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that...
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... BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY • Use a virus-scanning program to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is free and can be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs. • Save and close any open files... or programs and shut down your computer and available from the Dell Support, , icon on the taskbar or from...
... BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY • Use a virus-scanning program to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is free and can be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs. • Save and close any open files... or programs and shut down your computer and available from the Dell Support, , icon on the taskbar or from...
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... the prompts on the screen. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that the Resource media is not required by your computer...want to restart the computer. 4 When you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. otherwise, contact your administrator to your hard drive as described in your computer. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. A message ...
... the prompts on the screen. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that the Resource media is not required by your computer...want to restart the computer. 4 When you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. otherwise, contact your administrator to your hard drive as described in your computer. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. A message ...
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... solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system...use it to which you are completely reversible. 52 Reinstalling Software This program permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on ...
... solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system...use it to which you are completely reversible. 52 Reinstalling Software This program permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on ...
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...54 Reinstalling Software If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your... computer. If you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital...
...54 Reinstalling Software If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your... computer. If you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital...
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...click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Microsoft Windows Reinstalling ...8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. NOTICE: If you want to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page 50. See...
...click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Microsoft Windows Reinstalling ...8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. NOTICE: If you want to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page 50. See...
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... the region from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on page 52. System Restore to return your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
... the region from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on page 52. System Restore to return your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
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... technical support and customer service, 60 Technical Update Service, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 40 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 41 starting from your hard drive, 41 Dell Factory Image Restore, 55 Dell Technology Guide, 58 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 31 Dell, 40 documentation, 57 Dell Technology Guide, 58 Service Manual, 58 drivers, 49 Drivers and...
... technical support and customer service, 60 Technical Update Service, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 40 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 41 starting from your hard drive, 41 Dell Factory Image Restore, 55 Dell Technology Guide, 58 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 31 Dell, 40 documentation, 57 Dell Technology Guide, 58 Service Manual, 58 drivers, 49 Drivers and...
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 Processor Heatsink Assembly Processor Module Memory Coin-Cell Battery Modular Drive... All rights reserved. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; A00 Trademarks used by Dell under license; Model PP27L July 2008 Rev. disclaims any references in this text: Dell, Latitude, and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and...
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 Coin-Cell Battery Modular Drive... All rights reserved. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; A00 Trademarks used by Dell under license; Model PP27L July 2008 Rev. disclaims any references in this text: Dell, Latitude, and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and...
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... the Base Assembly 1. Replace the I/O card (see Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 11. Replace the hard drive (see Removing the LED Cover). 12. Remove the LED cover (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 14. Replace the modular drive (see Removing a WPAN (UWB/BT) Card or Removing an FCM from...
... the Base Assembly 1. Replace the I/O card (see Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) or Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)). 11. Replace the hard drive (see Removing the LED Cover). 12. Remove the LED cover (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 14. Replace the modular drive (see Removing a WPAN (UWB/BT) Card or Removing an FCM from...
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...alignment bracket and can be reinstalled. Remove the bottom of the Base Assembly). 3. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hinge Covers). 6. Remove the hinge covers (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the card cage (see Removing the Modem). 15. Remove the modem (see... and replacing procedures are primarily the same for the left battery latch. 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...
...alignment bracket and can be reinstalled. Remove the bottom of the Base Assembly). 3. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hinge Covers). 6. Remove the hinge covers (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the card cage (see Removing the Modem). 15. Remove the modem (see... and replacing procedures are primarily the same for the left battery latch. 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...
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Replace the bottom of the Base Assembly). 19. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. Back to Contents Page 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. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. Back to Contents Page 17. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Bottom of the base assembly (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 18.