Dell E6430 manual

Dell Latitude E6430 / E6430 ATG Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P25G Regulatory Type: P25G001, P25G002[...]

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc[...]

Contents 1 Working on Your Computer....................................................................................................... 7 Before Working Inside Your Computer ..................................................................................................................... 7 Turning Off Your Computer ...........................[...]

Installing the Bluetooth Card .................................................................................................................................. 28 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery .............................................................................................................................. 28 Installing the Coin-Cell [...]

4 System Setup............................................................................................................................. 63 Boot Sequence ....................................................................................................................................................... 63 Navigation Keys ......................[...]

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1 Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have read the safety information that[...]

6. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface. NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 7. Remove the main battery. 8. Turn the computer top-side up. 9. Open the display. 10. Press the power button to ground the system board. CAUTION: To guard against[...]

After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. 1. Connect any[...]

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2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe Removing the ATG Handle 1. Follow the pro[...]

Removing the ATG Port Covers 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the screws on the right ATG port cover. 3. Remove the right ATG port cover. 4. Repeat the steps 1 and 2 to remove the left ATG port cover. Installing the ATG Port Covers 1. Place the ATG port covers and tighten the screws that secure it to the c[...]

3. Slide the SD card out of the computer. Installing the Secure Digital (SD) Card 1. Slide the SD card into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the ExpressCard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Press in on the ExpressCard to release it from [...]

Removing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Slide the release latches to unlock the battery and flip the battery out of the computer. Installing the Battery 1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Subscri[...]

Removing the Base Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer. 3. Lift the base cover to remove it from the computer. Installing the Base Cover 1. Place the base cover to align with the screw holes on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the base co[...]

3. Using a plastic scribe, pry under the keyboard trim to release it from the computer. 4. Pry the keyboard trim along the sides and bottom. 5. Lift up to remove the keyboard trim from the unit. Installing the Keyboard Trim 1. Align the keyboard trim to its slot. 2. Press along the sides of the keyboard trim until it clicks in place. 3. Install the[...]

3. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to computer. 4. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palmrest assembly. 5. Lift and turn the keyboard to access the keyboard cable. 6. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board. 17[...]

7. Remove the keyboard from the computer. 8. Peel back the adhesive tape securing the keyboard connector. 9. Remove the keyboard cable from the keyboard. Installing the Keyboard 1. Connect the keyboard cable and secure it to the keyboard using the tape. 2. Connect the keyboard cable to the system board. 3. Slide the keyboard into its compartment an[...]

Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 5. Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive. 19[...]

6. Remove the hard-drive caddy from the hard drive. 7. Remove the hard-drive isolation from the hard drive. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Install the hard-drive isolation on the hard drive. 2. Attach the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive. 4. Slide the hard drive into the comput[...]

3. Press the optical-drive latch to release the optical drive from the computer. 4. Pull the optical drive from the computer. 5. Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive latch to the optical drive assembly. 6. Push the optical-drive latch forward and remove it from the optical-drive assembly. 21[...]

7. Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive latch bracket to the optical-drive assembly 8. Remove the latch bracket from the optical drive. 9. Remove the optical-drive door from the optical drive. Installing the Optical Drive 1. Secure the optical-drive door to the optical drive. 2. Install the latch bracket to the optical drive. 3. Tighten [...]

Removing the Memory 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a) battery b) base cover 3. Pry the securing clips away from the memory module until it pops up. 4. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system board. 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the second memory module. Installing the Memory 1. Ins[...]

3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card. 4. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer. 5. Remove the WLAN card from its slot on the system board. Installing the WLAN Card 1. Insert the WLAN card into its connector at a 45–degree angle into its slot. 2. Connect the antenna cables to their respective connectors marked [...]

Removing the Heat Sink 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a) battery b) base cover 3. Disconnect the heat-sink cable. 4. Remove the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. 5. Remove the heat sink from the computer. Installing the Heat Sink 1. Slide the heat sink into its original position in t[...]

4. Install: a) base cover b) battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Processor 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) heat sink 3. Rotate the processor cam lock in a counter-clockwise direction. 4. Remove the processor from the computer. [...]

Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a) battery b) hard drive c) base cover 3. Remove the screw that secures the bluetooth card to the computer. 4. Lift up the card along the bottom edge and remove it from the housing. 5. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the system board and rem[...]

6. Disconnect the cable from the bluetooth card. Installing the Bluetooth Card 1. Connect the bluetooth cable to the bluetooth card. 2. Place the bluetooth card in its slot. 3. Ensure that it is secured in its slot by tightening the screw. 4. Install: a) base cover b) hard drive c) battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Compu[...]

4. Pry the coin-cell battery upward and remove it from the computer. Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Place the coin-cell battery in its slot. 2. Connect the coin-cell battery cable. 3. Install: a) base cover b) battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the ExpressCard Cage 1. Follow the procedures in Befo[...]

4. Remove the ExpressCard cage from the computer. Installing the ExpressCard Cage 1. Place the ExpressCard cage into its compartment. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the ExpressCard cage to the computer. 3. Install: a) palmrest b) display assembly c) keyboard d) keyboard trim e) bluetooth card f) hard drive g) base cover h) battery 4. Follow the pr[...]

3. Disconnect the media board cable from the system board. 4. Remove the screws that secure the media board to the computer. 5. Remove the media board from the computer. Installing the Media Board 1. Place the media board in its compartment. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the media board. 3. Connect the media board cable to the system board. 31[...]

4. Install: a) palmrest b) display assembly c) keyboard d) keyboard trim e) bluetooth card f) hard drive g) base cover h) battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Power-Connector Port 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a) battery b) base cover 3. Disconnect the p[...]

5. Remove the power-connector bracket from the computer. 6. Remove the power-connector cable from the computer. Installing the Power-Connector Port 1. Connect the power-connector cable to the computer. 2. Install the power-connector bracket to its position in the computer. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the power-connector bracket to the computer. [...]

3. Disconnect the power LED board cable. 4. Remove the screw securing the power LED board to the display assembly. 5. Remove the power LED board from the display assembly. Installing the Power LED Board 1. Place the power LED board in its compartment in the display assembly. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the LED board to the display assembly. 3. C[...]

4. Install: a) display panel b) display bezel c) display assembly d) keyboard e) keyboard trim f) bluetooth module g) hard drive h) base cover i) battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Modem Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) ke[...]

5. Use the tab and pull the lower right edge of the modem card from the slot. 6. Hold and remove the modem card from the computer. Installing the Modem Card 1. Insert the modem card in its slot 2. Ensure that the modem card is seated. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the modem card. 4. Install: a) keyboard b) keyboard trim c) base cover d) battery 5.[...]

Removing the Modem Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) bluetooth card e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) display assembly h) palmrest i) media board (available in E6430/E6430 ATG only) j) ExpressCard cage k) system board 3. Disconnect the modem-card cable from[...]

5. Remove the screw that secures the modem-connector bracket to the computer. 6. Remove the modem-connector bracket from the computer. 7. Remove the modem connector from the computer. Installing the Modem Connector 1. Place the modem connector in its compartment. 2. Place the modem-connector bracket on the connector. 3. Tighten the screw to secure [...]

6. Install: a) system board b) ExpressCard cage c) media board (available in E6430/E6430 ATG only) d) palmrest e) display assembly f) keyboard g) keyboard trim h) bluetooth card i) hard drive j) base cover k) battery 7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Input/Output (I/O) Board 1. Follow the procedures in Be[...]

4. Remove the I/O board from the computer. Installing the Input Output (I/O) Board 1. Place the I/O board in its compartment. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the I/O board. 3. Install: a) system board b) ExpressCard cage c) media board (available in E6430/E6430 ATG only) d) palmrest e) display assembly f) keyboard g) keyboard trim h) bluetooth card[...]

3. Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive support plate to the computer. 4. Lift the hard-drive support plate from the computer. Installing the Hard-Drive Support Plate 1. Place the hard-drive support plate in its compartment. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the hard-drive support plate to the computer. 3. Install: a) system board b) ExpressC[...]

Removing the Palmrest 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) bluetooth card e) keyboard trim f) keyboard 3. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest assembly to the base of the computer. 4. Flip the computer over and remove the screws that secure the palmrest assembly[...]

6. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board. 7. Disconnect the SD card cable from the system board. 8. Lift and remove the palmrest from the computer. Installing the Palmrest 1. Align the palmrest assembly to its original position in the computer and snap it into place. 2. Connect the following cables: a) SD card b) touchpad c) LED 3. Ti[...]

4. Install: a) keyboard b) keyboard trim c) bluetooth module d) hard drive e) base cover f) battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) optical drive e) bluetooth card f) keybo[...]

5. Remove the screw securing the LVDS cable bracket. 6. Remove the LVDS cable bracket from the computer. 7. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the back of the system board. 8. Disconnect the speaker cable from the base of the system board. 45[...]

9. Flip the system over and disconnect the media board cable from the system board. 10. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer. 11. Gently lift the left edge of the system board assembly and raise it to a 45–degree angle and release the system board from the port connectors on the right. 12. Release the system board from t[...]

Installing the System Board 1. Place the system board on the chassis. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer. 3. Connect the media board cable. 4. Flip the computer and connect the following cables to the system board: a) speaker b) coin-cell battery c) LVDS 5. Tighten the screw to secure the LVDS cable bracket. 6. Install[...]

4. Remove the support bracket from the computer. 5. Pull upwards on the tab to disconnect the LVDS cable from the computer. 6. Disconnect the camera cable from the computer. 7. Remove the LVDS and camera cable from the routing channel. 48[...]

8. Disconnect any antennas connected to wireless solutions. 9. Remove any antennas from the routing channel. 10. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer. 11. Remove the display assembly from the computer. 49[...]

Installing the Display Assembly 1. Connect the display assembly to the computer. 2. Flip the computer and tighten the screws to secure the display assembly. 3. Route the antennae through the routing channel. 4. Connect the antennae to the computer. 5. Route the LVDS and the camera through the routing channel. 6. Connect the camera cable to the comp[...]

5. Remove the display bezel from the display assembly. Installing the Display Bezel 1. Place the display bezel onto the display assembly. 2. Starting from the top corner, press on the display bezel and work around the entire bezel until it clicks onto the display assembly. 3. Press on the left and right edges of the display bezel. 4. Install the ba[...]

4. Flip the display panel over. 5. Peel off the LVDS cable connector tape and disconnect the LVDS cable from the display panel. 6. Remove the display panel from the display assembly. Installing the Display Panel 1. Connect the LVDS cable and stick the LVDS cable connector tape. 2. Flip the display and place it in the display assembly. 3. Tighten th[...]

Removing the Display-Hinge Caps 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) bluetooth card e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) display assembly 3. Rotate the left and right hinges upwards to a vertical position. 4. Pry loose the edge of hinge cap from the hinge and remove the hi[...]

4. Install: a) display assembly b) keyboard c) keyboard trim d) bluetooth card e) hard drive f) base cover g) battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Display Hinges 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) bluetooth card e) ke[...]

5. Remove the screws that secures the display hinges to the display assembly. 6. Remove the display hinges from the display assembly. Installing the Display Hinges 1. Place both the display hinges on the panel. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the display assembly. 3. Place the display hinge plates on the hinges. 4. Tighten the[...]

Removing the Camera 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a) battery b) display assembly c) display bezel d) display panel 3. Disconnect the LVDS and camera cable from the camera. 4. Remove the screw that secures the camera to the display assembly. 5. Remove the camera from the display assembly. Installing the[...]

3. Connect the LVDS and the camera cable to the camera. 4. Install: a) display panel b) display bezel c) display assembly d) battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the LVDS and Camera Cable 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d[...]

5. Remove the LVDS and camera cable from the display assembly. Installing the LVDS and Camera Cable 1. Route the LVDS and camera cable on the display assembly. 2. Fix the adhesive the tape to secure the cable. 3. Connect the LVDS and camera cable to the camera. 4. Install: a) display hinges b) display panel c) display bezel d) display assembly e) k[...]

3. Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer. 4. Remove the speaker cable from the routing channel. 5. Remove the speakers from the computer. Installing the Speakers 1. Align the speakers in the original position and connect the speaker cables. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the speakers. 59[...]

3. Install: a) system board b) bluetooth card c) ExpressCard cage d) media board (available in E6430/E6430 ATG only) e) palmrest f) display assembly g) keyboard h) keyboard trim i) hard drive j) base cover k) battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . 60[...]

3 Docking Port Information The docking port is used for connecting the laptop to a docking station (optional). 1. Docking Port 61[...]

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4 System Setup System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS ‐ level options. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage[...]

Keys Navigation <Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop ‐ down list, if applicable. <Tab> Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. <Esc> Moves to the previous page till you view the main scr[...]

Option Description • Enabled • Enabled w/PXE (Default Setting) Parallel Port Allows you to define and set how the parallel port on the docking station operates. You can set the parallel port to: • Disabled • AT • PS2 • ECP Serial Port Identifies and defines the serial port settings. You can set the serial port to: • Disabled • COM1 [...]

Option Description • Enable SMART Reporting — This option is disabled by default. USB Configuration Allows you to define the USB configuration. The options are: • Enable Boot Support • Enable External USB Port Default Setting: both the options are enabled. USB PowerShare Allows you to configure the behavior of the USB PowerShare feature. Th[...]

Table 4. Video Option Description LCD Brightness Allows you to set the panel brightness when the ambient sensor is Off. Optimus Allows you to enable or disable the NVIDIA Optimus technology. • Enable Optimus — Default Setting. Table 5. Security Option Description Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration This option is disabled by default. Admin Password[...]

Option Description Default Setting: Enable CPU XD Support Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are: • Deactivate (Default Setting) • Disable • Activate NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further changes will be allowed CPU XD Suppo[...]

Option Description Hyper-Thread Control Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the processor. Default Setting: Enabled Table 7. Power Management Option Description AC Behavior Allows the computer to power on automatically, when AC adapter is plugged. The option is disabled. • Wake on AC Auto On Time Allows you to set the time at wh[...]

Option Description • Custom Charge — you can set the percentage to which the battery must charge. NOTE: All charging modes may not be available for all the batteries. Battery Slice Configuration Allows you to define the how to charge the battery. The options are: • Standard Charge • Express Charge (Default Setting) Table 8. POST Behavior Op[...]

Table 9. Virtualization Support Option Description Virtualization Specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology. • Enable Intel Virtualization Technology - Default Setting. VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from u[...]

Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet 1. Re-start the computer. 2. Go to dell.com/support . 3. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit . [...]

NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password is deleted and you need not provide the system password to log on to the computer. To enter a system setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or re-boot. 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press <Enter>. [...]

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5 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel [...]

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6 Troubleshooting Your Computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the computer. Device Status Lights Table 13. Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on when the comp[...]

Battery Status Lights If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: Alternately blinking amber light and white light An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop. Alternately blinking amber light with steady white light Temporary battery failure with AC adapter prese[...]

7 Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For comprehensive specification of your computer go to Specifications’ section in your Owner’s Manual available on the support site at dell.com/support . For more information about the configurat[...]

Feature Specification NOTE: The computer supports up to the maximum of 16 GB memory; however, a 32-bit operating systems, such as the 32-bit version of Microsoft ® Windows ® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of address space. Moreover, certain components within the computer require address space in the 4 GB range. Any address space reserved for [...]

Table 21. Ports and Connectors Features Specification Audio one microphone/stereo headphone/speakers connector Video • one 15-pin VGA connector • 19-pin HDMI connector Network adapter one RJ-45 connector USB 2.0 • one 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector • one eSATA/USB 2.0-compliant connector USB 3.0 two Memory card reader one 8-in-1 memory c[...]

Feature Specification • 1600 x 900 pixels Maximum Brightness 200 nits Latitude E6530: Height 210 mm (8.26 inches) Width 360 mm (14.17 inches) Diagonal 394.24 mm (15.60 inches) Active area (X/Y) 344.23 mm x 193.54 mm Maximum resolution • 1366 x 768 pixels • 1600 x 900 pixels • 1920 x 1080 pixels Maximum Brightness 220 nits Latitude E6430 ATG[...]

Table 24. Keyboard Feature Specification Number of keys United States: 86 keys, United Kingdom: 87 keys, Brazil: 87 keys, and Japan: 90 keys NOTE: Numeric keypad is available for Latitude E6530. Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Table 25. Touchpad Feature Specification Active Area: X-axis 80.00 mm Y-axis 45.00 mm Table 26. Battery Feature Specification Ty[...]

Feature Specification 6-cell / 9-cell 11.10 VDC Temperature range: Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) Non-Operating –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F) Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell Table 27. AC Adapter Feature Specification Type 65 W STD and 65 W BFR/PVC free d90 W adapter Input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC 100 VAC [...]

Feature Specification Operating 10 % to 90 % (non condensing) Storage 5 % to 95 % (non condensing) Altitude (maximum): Operating –15.24 m to 3048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) Non-Operating –15.24 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G1 as defined by ISA-71.04–1985 85[...]

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8 Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page. 3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 5. Ch[...]