Dell 6400 manual

Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see "Glossary" in the Owner's Manual . IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft ® Windows ®[...]

Back to Contents Page  Battery Latch Assembly Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Removing the Battery Latch Assembly  Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly  Removing the Battery Latch Assembly  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the H[...]

 12. Remove the plastic battery - latch assembly by twisting the assembly slightly and lifting it out of the channel and away from the computer base.  Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly  1. Insert the latch assembly into the channel on the computer base, and press it into place.  2. Using a small screwdriver, hook the spring over the [...]

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Recommended Tools  Turning Off Your Computer  Before Working Inside Your Computer  Computer Orientation  Screw Identification This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Un[...]

 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.  5. Close the display and turn the computer upside - down on a flat work surface.  6. Remove the main battery: a.  Slide the battery - bay latch release on the bottom of the computer. b.  Remove the battery from the battery bay.  7. Turn the compu[...]

Back to Contents Page  Optical Drive: (1 each) Hard Drive: (2 each) Modem: (1 each) Keyboard: (2 each)  Display Assembly (bottom and back): (4 each)  Display Assembly (top): (2 each)  Display Bezel: (6 each, under rubber display bumpers)  Display Panel: (8 each)  Palm Rest: (11 each – bottom side)  Speakers: (4 total — 2 pe[...]

Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Removing the Card  Replacing the Card  Removing the Card  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Use a plastic scribe to pry the card door open.  3. Disconnect the card cable c[...]

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Back to Contents Page  ExpressCard/Hard - Drive Bay Assembly Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive ).  3. Remove the optical drive (see Optical Drive ).  4. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing t[...]

Back to Contents Page  Mini - Card Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual If you ordered a Mini - Card with your computer, the card is already installed.  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover .  3. Remove the keyboard. See Keyboard .  4. If a Mini - Card is not alre[...]

 5. Install the replacement Mini - Card: a.  Insert the Mini - Card connector into the system board connector at a 45 - degree angle, and then press the other end of the Mini - Card down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place. b.  Connect the two antenna cables to the Mini - Card (black cable to the connector labeled "[...]

Back to Contents Page  Coin - Cell Battery Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Removing the Coin - Cell Battery  Replacing the Coin - Cell Battery  Removing the Coin - Cell Battery  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover [...]

Back to Contents Page  System Components Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in thi[...]

Back to Contents Page  Processor Module Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Removing the Processor Module  Replacing the Processor Module  Removing the Processor Module  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).  3. Re[...]

 Replacing the Processor Module  1. Align the pin - 1 corner of the processor module with the pin - 1 corner of the ZIF socket, and insert the processor module. When the processor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the module is not seat[...]

Back to Contents Page  Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Removing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly  Replacing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly  Removing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Com[...]

Back to Contents Page  Display Assembly Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Removing the Display Assembly  Replacing the Display Assembly  Display Bezel  Display Panel  Display Latch  Removing the Display Assembly  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Re[...]

 11. Lift the display up and away from the computer.  Replacing the Display Assembly  1. Ensure the display cable is lying flat in the display cable channel and securely tucked underneath the tabs before sliding the display onto the computer base.  2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws in the top side of the computer.  3. Connect t[...]

 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ).  3. Remove the six rubber display bumpers.  4. Remove the six M2.5 x 4.2 - mm screws around the display bezel.  5. Use your fingers to separate the bezel from the display back cover by pulling the[...]

 Display Panel  Removing the Display Panel  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ).  3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel ).  4. Remove the eight M2 x 3 - mm screws (four on each side of the display panel).  [...]

 Replacing the Display Panel  1. Reconnect the top display - cable connector to the top flex - cable connector.  2. Reconnect the bottom flex - cable connector to the inverter connector.  3. Replace the display panel inside the display back cover.  4. Replace the eight M2 x 3 - mm screws (four on each side) in order around the displa[...]

1. Replace the spring that attaches the latch to the display panel.  2. Align the latch with the display panel and slide the latch to the left to secure it into place. Back to Contents Page [...]

Back to Contents Page  System Fan Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).  3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard ).  4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ).  5. [...]

Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.  2. Insert the BIOS update program CD, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and u[...]

Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Removing the Hard Drive  Replacing the Hard Drive  Returning a Hard Drive to Dell  Removing the Hard Drive  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Turn the computer upside - down and remove the two [...]

 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. Back to Contents Page  1 hard drive 2 foam packaging[...]

Back to Contents Page  Hinge Cover Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Removing the Hinge Cover  Replacing the Hinge Cover  Removing the Hinge Cover  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work sur[...]

Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Open the display.  3. Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover .  4. Remove the keyboard: a.  Remove the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws at the top of the keyboard. b.  Carefully rotate the keyboard [...]

Back to Contents Page  Memory Module(s) Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Removing the Memory Module(s)  Replacing the Memory Module(s)  Removing the Memory Module(s)  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Turn the computer upside - down, loosen the two captive screws on[...]

 Replacing the Memory Module(s)  1. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a.  Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. b.  Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45 - degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the modu[...]

Back to Contents Page  Modem Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Removing the Modem  Replacing the Modem  Removing the Modem  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Turn the computer upside - down, loosen the two captive screws on the cover, and remove the cover from the co[...]

 5. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem.  Replacing the Modem  1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.  2. Connect the modem to the system board. Align the connector on the bottom of the modem with the modem connector on the system board, and press down on the right side of the modem.  3. Replace the M2 x 3 - mm screw. Back to[...]

Back to Contents Page  Optical Drive Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual Your computer ships with a fixed optical drive installed.  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Turn the computer upside - down and remove the M2.5 x 8 - mm device security screw labeled with a lock icon ( ).  3.[...]

Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Removing the Palm Rest  Replacing the Palm Rest  Removing the Palm Rest  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the optical drive (see Optical Drive ).  3. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing th[...]

 8. Disconnect the touch pad connector and the standby switch connector from the system board.  9. Lift the palm rest and remove it from the computer.  Replacing the Palm Rest  1. Align the palm rest with the bottom plastics and gently snap it into place.  2. Reconnect the touch - pad connector and the standby switch connector to the[...]

Back to Contents Page  Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  USB Connector  Video Connector  S- Video TV - Out Connector  IEEE 1394 Connector  USB Connector  Video Connector  S- Video TV - Out Connector  Pin  Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USBP+ 4 GND  Pi[...]

 IEEE 1394 Connector Back to Contents Page  2 GND 3 DLUMA -L 4 DCRMA -L  Composite Video  Pin  Signal 5 NC 6 DCMPS - L 7 GND  Pin  Signal 1 TPB – 2 TPB+ 3 TPA – 4 TPA+[...]

Back to Contents Page  Speakers Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Removing the Speakers  Replacing the Speakers  Removing the Speakers  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).  3. Remove the display assembly (see R[...]

 Replacing the Speakers  1. Route the speaker cable back through the routing clips and connect the speaker cable connector to the system board.  2. Align the speakers on the screw holes for securing the speakers to the computer base.  3. Replace the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws to secure the speakers in place (one on each speaker). Back to [...]

Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Removing the System Board  Replacing the System Board  Removing the System Board The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the [...]

16. Remove the remaining three M2.5 x 5 - mm screws from the system board.  17. Remove the speaker connector along with the internal card with Bluetooth ® wireless technology connector.  18. Remove the system board, slowly easing the connectors out of their access holes on the back and side of the computer base: a.  With the back of th[...]

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Back to Contents Page Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Notes, Notices, and Cautions  Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see "Glossary" in the Owner's Manual . IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumentt[...]

Back to Contents Page  Video Card/Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™Inspiron™6400/E1505ServiceManual  Removing the Video Card/Thermal - Cooling Assembly  Replacing the Video Card/Thermal - Cooling Assembly  Removing the Video Card/Thermal - Cooling Assembly  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your[...]

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