Dell E6230 manuale d’uso

Dell Latitude E6230 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P14T Regulatory Type: P14T001[...]

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 Hall Sensor ........................................................................................................................................ 35 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery .............................................................................................................................. 36 Installing the Coin-Ce[...]

7 Technical Specifications......................................................................................................... 75 8 Contacting Dell.......................................................................................................................... 81[...]

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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 Secure Digital (SD) Card 1. [...]

Removing The ExpressCard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Press in on the ExpressCard to release it from the computer. 3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer. Installing the ExpressCard 1. Slide the ExpressCard into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your C[...]

3. Remove the battery from 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 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the SIM c[...]

3. Loosen the captive screw that secures the base cover to the computer. 4. Slide the base cover out of the computer. Installing the Base Cover 1. Place the base cover to align with the screw hole correctly on the computer. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the base cover to the computer. 3. Install the battery. 4. Follow the procedures in After Worki[...]

3. Disconnect and unroute the bluetooth cable. 4. Remove the screw that secures the bluetooth module to the computer. 5. Remove the bluetooth module. 15[...]

Installing the Bluetooth Module 1. Connect the bluetooth cable to its connector. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the bluetooth module to the computer. 3. Install the: a) base cover b) battery c) ExpressCard d) SD card 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working I[...]

5. Use a flat-headed screw driver to lift up the edge of the hard drive. 6. Remove the hard drive. 7. Remove the hard-drive connector from the hard drive. 17[...]

8. Remove the hard-drive caddy from the hard drive. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Attach the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive. 2. Connect the hard-drive connector. 3. Replace the hard drive in its slot. 4. Replace the hard-drive bracket to secure the hard drive. 5. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive to the computer. 6. Install the: a) cov[...]

4. Lift and remove the memory module from its connector. 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the second memory module. Installing the Memory 1. Insert the memory module into the socket. 2. Press the retention clips to secure the memory module to the system board. 3. Install the: a) base cover b) battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Insid[...]

4. Disconnect the Smart Card reader cable. 5. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 6. Remove the screws that secures the palmrest to the computer. 20[...]

7. Flip the base of the computer to a 45–degree angle. 8. Press downward on the palmrest from the base of the computer. 9. Remove the palmrest. 21[...]

Installing the Palmrest 1. Align the palmrest to its slot. 2. Press along the sides of the palmrest until it snaps in place. 3. Flip the computer and tighten the screws that secures the palmrest in place. 4. Connect the following cables: a) touchpad b) Smart Card reader c) SD card reader 5. Install the: a) cover b) battery 6. Follow the procedures [...]

4. Flip the computer and remove the screws that secure the keyboard. 5. Flip the keyboard over. 6. Disconnect the keyboard data cable. 23[...]

7. Remove the keyboard. 8. Peel off the mylar tape. 9. Disconnect the keyboard cable. 24[...]

Installing the Keyboard 1. Connect the keyboard cable. 2. Affix the mylar tape to the keyboard. 3. Connect the keyboard data cable. 4. Slide the keyboard into its compartment and ensure that it snaps into place. 5. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard. 6. Flip the computer and tighten the screws at the bottom of the computer. 7. Install the: a[...]

4. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer. 5. Slide and remove the WLAN card out from its slot on the system board. Installing the Wireless Local Access Network (WLAN) 1. Insert the WLAN card into its connector at a 45–degree angle into its slot. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the computer 3. Connect the ante[...]

Removing the Heat-Sink Fan 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the: a) SD Card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover 3. Disconnect the heat-sink fan cable. 4. Remove the screws that secure the heat-sink fan to the computer. 27[...]

5. Lift and remove the heat-sink fan. Installing the Heat-Sink Fan 1. Replace the heat-sink fan in its slot. 2. Tighten the screws that secure the heat-sink fan to the computer. 3. Connect the heat-sink fan cable. 4. Install the: a) base cover b) battery c) ExpressCard d) SD card 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Remo[...]

3. Loosen the screws that secure the heat-sink module to the computer. 4. Remove the heat-sink module. Installing the Heat-Sink module 1. Replace the heat-sink module in its slot. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the heat-sink module. 3. Install the: a) heat-sink fan b) base cover c) battery d) ExpressCard e) SD Card 4. Follow the procedures in Afte[...]

Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the: a) SD Card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover 3. Disconnect the speaker cable. 4. Remove the speaker cable from the routing channel. 30[...]

5. Remove the screws that secure the speaker to the computer. 6. Remove the screws that secure the other speaker to the computer. 7. Remove the speakers. 31[...]

Installing the Speakers 1. Align the speakers in the original position and connect the speaker cables. 2. Tighten the screws to secure both the speakers 3. Install the: a) base cover b) battery c) ExpressCard d) SD card 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Chassis Base 1. Follow the procedures in Before Work[...]

4. Disconnect the hall sensor cable. 5. Remove the screws that secure the chassis base. 6. Pull up the chassis base. 33[...]

Installing the Chassis Base 1. Align the chassis base to the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the chassis base to the computer. 3. Connect the following cables: a) hall sensor b) touchpad 4. Install the: a) speakers b) heat-sink fan c) bluetooth module d) keyboard e) palmrest f) base cover g) battery h) ExpressCard i) SD card 5. Follow the[...]

4. Remove the screw that secures the hall sensor. 5. Remove the hall sensor. Installing the Hall Sensor 1. Replace the hall sensor in its slot. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the hall sensor. 3. Route and connect the hall sensor cable. 4. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) heat-sink fan d) bluetooth module e) keyboard f) palmrest g) base c[...]

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the: a) SD Card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat-sink fan i) speakers j) base chassis 3. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable. 4. Pry the coin-cell battery upward and remove it from the c[...]

3. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) bluetooth module d) heat-sink fan e) keyboard f) palmrest g) base cover h) battery i) ExpressCard j) SD card 4. 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 the: a) SD card b) ExpressC[...]

4. Disconnect the ExpressCard cage cable. 5. Disconnect the power-connector cable. 6. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer. 38[...]

7. Lift the left edge of the system board and raise it to a 45-degree angle. 8. Remove the system board. Installing the System Board 1. Place the system board in its compartment. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer. 3. Connect the following cables: a) power connector b) ExpressCard cage c) WiFi-switch board 39[...]

4. Install the: a) chassis base b) display assembly c) speakers d) heat-sink fan e) heat sink f) bluetooth module g) keyboard h) palmrest i) base cover j) battery k) ExpressCard l) SD card 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Power-Connector Port 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Compute[...]

4. Remove the power connector port. Installing the Power-Connector Port 1. Insert the power-connector port in its slot. 2. Connect the power connector to the system board. 3. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) heat-sink module d) heat-sink fan e) bluetooth module f) keyboard g) palmrest h) base cover i) battery j) ExpressCard k) SD card 4.[...]

3. Disconnect the ExpressCard reader cable. 4. Remove the screws that secure the ExpressCard cage to the computer. 5. Remove the ExpressCard cage. 42[...]

Installing the ExpressCard Cage 1. Insert the ExpressCard cage into its compartment. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the ExpressCard cage to the computer 3. Connect the ExpressCard reader cable. 4. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) heatsink d) bluetooth module e) keyboard f) palmrest g) base cover h) battery i) ExpressCard j) SD card 5. F[...]

4. Remove the screw that secures the WiFi-switch board to the computer. 5. Remove the WiFi-switch board. Installing the WiFi-Switch Board 1. Place the WiFi-switch board in its compartment. 2. Tighten the screw to secures the WiFi-switch board to the computer. 3. Connect the WiFi-switch board cable. 4. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) hea[...]

Removing the Smart Card Cage 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the: a) SD card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) heat-sink fan h) bluetooth module i) speakers j) display assembly k) lower chassis l) system board 3. Remove the screw that secures the smart card cage to the com[...]

Installing the Smart Card Cage 1. Place the smart card cage in its compartment. 2. Tighten the screw that secures the smart card cage to the computer. 3. Install the: a) system board b) base chassis c) display assembly d) speakers e) bluetooth module f) heat-sink fan g) keyboard h) palmrest i) base cover j) battery k) ExpressCard l) SD card 4. Foll[...]

4. Work your way along to the sides and bottom edge of the display bezel. 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 is snaps onto the display assembly. 3. [...]

3. Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly. 4. Flip the display panel over. 5. Peel off the LVDS cable connector tape and disconnect the LVDS cable from the display panel. 48[...]

6. Remove the display panel from the display assembly. Installing the Display Panel 1. Affix the LVDS cable connector tape and connect the LVDS cable to the display panel. 2. Place the display panel onto the display assembly. 3. Tighten the screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly. 4. Install the: a) display bezel b) battery 5. [...]

3. Remove the screws from the bottom of the chassis 4. Disconnect any antenna cables that may be connected to the wireless solutions and remove them from the routing channels. 5. Remove the screws that secure the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) bracket to the computer. 50[...]

6. Remove the LVDS bracket. 7. Disconnect the LVDS cable. 8. Pull the antenna cables through the opening on top of the computer. 51[...]

9. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer. 10. Pull up the display assembly from the chassis. Installing the Display Assembly 1. Place the display assembly on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the display assembly to the computer. 3. Route the antenna cables through the routing channel. 4. Connect the antenna[...]

11. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Camera 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the: a) battery b) display bezel 3. Peel away the conductive tape. 4. Remove the screw that secures the camera to the display assembly. 53[...]

5. Lift up the right edge of the camera. 6. Flip the camera outwards. 7. Disconnect the camera cable and remove the camera. Installing the Camera 1. Install the camera in its slot on the display panel. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the camera to the display assembly. 3. Connect the camera cable to the camera. 4. Affix the conductive tape. 54[...]

5. Install the: a) display bezel b) battery 6. 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 the: a) SD card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) display bezel h) display panel i) display assem[...]

4. Peel back the adhesives that secures the LVDS and camera cable to the display assembly. 5. Remove the LVDS and camera cable from the display assembly. Installing the LVDS and Camera Cable 1. Affix the LVDS and camera cable to the display assembly. 2. Connect the LVDS and camera cable. 3. Install the: a) display assembly b) display panel c) displ[...]

3 Additional Information This section provides information for the additional features that are part of your computer. Docking Port Information The docking port is used for connecting the laptop to a docking station (optional). 1. Docking Port 57[...]

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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[...]

Audio Internal high-definition audio External microphone-in/stereo headphones/external speakers connector Speakers two Internal speaker amplifier 1 W (RMS) per channel Volume controls keyboard function keys, program menus Video Type integrated on system board Controller Intel HD Graphics Communications Network adapter 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet (RJ-[...]

Display Latitude E6330 13.3" Dimensions: Latitude E6230 Height 300.90 mm (11.84 inches) Width 180.00 mm (7.08 inches) Diagonal 317.30 mm (12.49 inches) Active area (X/Y) 276.61mm x 155.52 mm Latitude E6330 Height 314.10 mm (12.36 inches) Width 188.70 mm (7.42 inches) Diagonal 336.60 mm (13.25 inches) Active area (X/Y) 293.42 mm x 164.97 mm Max[...]

Battery • 6-cell (58 WHr) Lithium-ion battery Dimensions: 3-cell Depth 29.97 mm (1.18 inches) Height 19.80 mm (0.78 inch) Width 208.00 mm (8.19 inches) 6-cell Depth 54.10 mm (2.13 inches) Height 20.85 mm (0.82 inch) Width 214.00 mm (8.43 inches) Weight: 3-cell 172.37 g (0.38 lb) 6-cell 335.66 g (0.74 lb) Voltage 11.10 VDC Temperature range: Opera[...]

Physical Latitude E6230 Latitude E6330 Height 22.40 mm to 24.70 mm (0.88 inch to 0.97 inch) 25.40 mm to 30.10 mm (1 inch to 1.19 inches) Width 309.00 mm (12.16 inches) 335.00 mm (13.19 inches) Depth 226.00 mm (8.89 inches) 223.30 mm (8.79 inches) Weight 1.43 kg (3.14 lb) 1.65 kg (3.64 lb) Environmental Temperature: Operating Latitude E6230 10 °C t[...]

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8 Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your are[...]