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    www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Modell: 27VHF[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 2 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or l oss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for pr oper t[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Servi ce Manual Page 3 Table of Contents 1  TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................................................................................  7  1.1  T ROUBLESHOOTING T OOLS  ............................................................[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Servi ce Manual Page 4 9.2  R EPLACING THE RF P ASSTHRU B OARD  ............................................................................................................................... ...  31  10  FAN ASSEMBLY  ..................................................................................[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Servi ce Manual Page 5 23  SMARTCARD ASS EMBLY  ........................................................................................................................................  50  23.1  R EMOVING THE S MARTCARD A SSEMBLY  .....................................................................[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Servi ce Manual Page 6 36.1  R EMOVING THE H ANDLE  ............................................................................................................................... ........................  65  36.2  R EPLACING THE H ANDLE  .............................................................[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 7 1 Troubleshooting 1.1 Troubleshooting Tools 1.1.1 Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of t he procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. Duri ng normal operation[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 8 System board failure has occurred. Contact Dell Support. A possible processor failure has occurred. Reseat the processor (see Processor Mo dule ). If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. A possible graphics card/video failure has occurred. Reseat any installed graphics cards. If available,[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 9 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running the Dell Diagnostics, en ter system setup to review your comput er’s configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test is displayed in system setup and is active. For more information on usi ng the system set[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 10 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media into the optical dri ve. 2. Restart your computer. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> i mmedi ately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key is he ld down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and rel [...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 11 thirty minutes or more to complete. When the test completes, record the test results and then press any key to return to the previous menu. After Test System is selected, the following menu appears: Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices in the system. This typically can t[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 12 1.1.4 Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of t he procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. If the error message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. A F[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 13 1.2.1 Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding i f it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with t he same or equivalent type recommended by t he manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manuf acturer's instructions. 1.2.2 Drive Proble[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 14 Hard Drive Problems RUN CHECK DISK — Windows XP : 1. Click Start and click My Computer . 2. Right-click Local Disk C : . 3. Click Properties → Tools → Check Now . 4. Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and click Start . Windows Vista : 1. Click Start and clic k Comput er . 2[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 15 The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF — If you are unable to get a response by pressi ng a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds [...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 16 SAVE AND CLOS E ANY OPEN FILES OR PROG RAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU 1.2.5 Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of t he procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFF ICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE ?[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 17 ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. RUN THE HARDWARE T ROUBLESHOOTER — See Hardware Troubleshooter . No Sound From Headphones CHECK THE HEAD PHONE CABLE CONNECTION — Ensure that the headph one cable is secu[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 18 Accessing the Dell S upport Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your taskbar: 1. Click Start → All Programs → Dell Support → Dell Support Settings . 2. Ensure that the Show icon on the task[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 19 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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an u[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 20 9. Disconnect any external devices and remove any installed cards before working on your computer:  To remove any installed cards, such as an ExpressCard Card, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com .  To undock from a docking station, see the E-Port User?[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Servi ce Manual Page 21 3 Screw Chart S.  no  Screw  p/n  Screw  Image  Used  Assy  p/n  Description  Qty/ Assy  Total  Qty  1     SCR,PHH,PNH,M2X3,STL,  BLK  OXD,NYLOK       21010 ‐ 01  ASSY,DOOR,BTRY,B[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Servi ce Manual Page 22 3       SCR,PHH,PNH,M2.5X8,ST L,BLK  OXD,NYLOK       21900 ‐ 10  BASE,DSC,PCMCIA,FPR,BLK,  CYN  20      21000 ‐ 03  ASSY,CHASSIS,BASE,DSC,  PRC,  PCMCIA,  BLK,CYN  2   [...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 23 NOTE: No snaps are used to attach the bottom access panel to the base. Ther e is a gasket attached to the perimeter of the bottom access pan el , and this gasket might provide some resistance during removal. 1 M2.5 x 5mm screws (21) 2 Bottom of computer 3 Battery release slider latches (2) 4.2 R[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 24 2. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer . 5 WLAN/WiMax Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of t he procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your com puter. NOTICE: Insert a WLAN or WiMax card only into the slot labeled WLAN/WiMax. 5.1 Removin[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 25 1 WLAN/WiMax card 2 Card connector 5.2 Replacing the WLAN/WiMax Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct inse rtion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WLAN or WiMax card, ensure th[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 26 6 WWAN Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of t he procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your com puter. NOTICE: Insert a WWAN card or FCM only into the slot shown in the picture below. 6.1 Removing a WWAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Y[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 27 1. Slide the card into the connector labeled WWAN/FCM. 2. Press the card down and hold it in pl ace. 3. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw. 4. Connect the white antenna cable to the connector label e d "mai n" (whi te triangle), and connect the black antenna cable to the connector labeled &qu[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 28 7.2 Replacing a WPAN (UWB/BT) Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct inse rtion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WPAN card, ensure the cables are not under the card when you re[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 29 1 M2 x 3-mm screw 2 Card connector 3 FCM 8.2 Removing a FCM from th e WPAN/UWB/FCM Slot 1. Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the bottom access panel (see Removi ng the Bottom Access Panel ). 3. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw. The FCM pops up at a 45-degree angl e. 4. Slid[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Servi ce Manual Page 30 1 FCM/WWAN Card 2 Gray/black antenna cable 3 Gray/white antenna cable 4 Holder by module 5. Replace the bottom access panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel ). 6. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer . 1 2 3 4[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Servi ce Manual Page 31 9 RF Passthru Board 9.1 Removing the RF Passthru Board CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the bottom access panel (see Removi ng [...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 32 3. Connect the antenna connections to the RF Passthru board. J1 Black – WLAN (to WLAN card) J2 Black/Red Sleeve – GPS (to GPS card) J3 Black/Grey Sleeve – WWAN (to WWAN card) J4 Black – WLAN (from LCD panel antenna) J5 Black/Grey – WWAN (from LCD panel antenna 4. Replace the bottom acc[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Servi ce Manual Page 33 4. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 1F a n2F a n c a b l e 5. Lift the fan straight up to remove it. 10.2 Replacing the Fan Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Insert the fan.[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Servi ce Manual Page 34 1 Captive screws (4) 2 Radiator 3 Processor plate 11.2 Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Place the radiator into the computer at an angle and set the proce[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 35 1 Processor module NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 3. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes t[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 36 NOTE: If a new processor is installed, you will receive a new thermal grease kit along wi th a tech sheet to illustrate proper installation. 1. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor with the pin-1 co rner of the ZIF socket, and then insert the processor. NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 37 13.1 Removing a Memory Mo dule CAUTION: Before you begin any of t he procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your com puter. NOTICE: If two memory modules are installed, you must remove the top memory module first to access the bottom memory module. 5. Follow[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 38 1T a b2N o t c h 3. Replace the bottom access panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel ). 4. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer . As the computer boots, it detects the additi onal memory and automatically updates the system config uration information. To confirm the amou[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Servi ce Manual Page 39 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system bo ard. 2. Insert the coin-cell battery i nto the computer: If you are installing the same coin-cell battery you [...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Servi ce Manual Page 40 5. While still appl ying pressure to the left, use a plastic scribe to pry up on the left corner of the LED cover. 1 Scribe 2 LED cover 3 M2.5 x 5-mm screw (2) 6. Hooks 2and 3 are released indi vi dually by using a left and upward motion. 7. Hook 4 is released by using a right and upward moti o[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Servi ce Manual Page 41 3. After the middle is separated from the palm re st, peel the overlay from middle to left. 4. With the left half of the overlay removed, be gin to work your way from middle to right. 16.2 Replacing the Palm Rest Overlay CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow th[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 42 1 Keyboard bracket 2 Pull tab 5. Remove the keyboard bracket. NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Exercise care when removing and handling the keyboard. 6. Using the pull tab, gentl y lift the top of the keyb oard and then pull back [...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 43 1. USB cable 2. GPS passthru antenna 3. GPS Module 4. GPS antenna 4. Detach the black and red RF Passthru a ntenn a cable and the grey GPS antenna cable. 5. Using a scribe, gently detach the G PS card at the upper right corner of the card. 6. Using a scribe, gently detach the G PS antenn a at th[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 44 1 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 4. Slide each cable cover up to remove. 19.2 Replacing the LCD Cable Channel Covers 1. Remove the bottom access panel (see Removi ng the Bottom Access Panel ). 2. Slide the cable covers on while holding the LCD wires taught. 3. Replace the bottom access panel (see Replacin[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 45 1 LVDS connector & cable 2 WPAN cable 3 WLAN cable 4 WWAN cable 5. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the motherboard. 6. Disconnect the antenna cables from the top side connectors (J4 & J5) of the RF Passthru board. J4 Black – WLAN (from LCD panel antenna) J5 Black/Grey – WWAN (from LCD[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 46 On the LVDS connector, rotate the blue pull-tab used to disconnect the cable from the system board to wrap the cable-side of the connector when routing through the chassis bri dge. 8. Remove the three M2.5 x 8-mm screws from each hinge. 9. Turn the computer topside up. 10. Open the display to 90[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 47 7. Install the display gaskets using your plastic scribe. Use a push motion altering sides on an in divi dual gasket until the gasket is completely inserted into the chassis bri dge. 8. Route the display cable and wi rel ess (WLAN, WWAN, and WP AN) cables. Fit the cables under each tab in their [...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 48 6. Disconnect the finger print reader cable (opti onal), the speaker cable, and the touch pad cable from the system board. 7. Lift the touch pad cable to reveal the contactless smart card cable underneath. Disconnect the contactless smartcard cable from the system board. 8. Disconnect the GPS an[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 49 21.2 Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin any of t he procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your com puter. NOTE: If this is a new palm rest, remove the two cable access panels, the GPS access panel and the keyboard bracket before installation.[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 50 CAUTION: Before you begin any of t he procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your com puter. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the bottom access panel, LCD cable channel covers, display assembly, led cover, palm rest ove[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 51 2. Remove the bottom access panel, LCD cable channel cove rs, display assembly, LED cover, palm rest overlay, keyboard and palm rest (see Removing the Pal m Rest ). 3. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard D rive ). 4. With the hard drive door open, carefully peel the smar tcard gasket fr[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 52 24 Hard Drive NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtain ed from sources other than Dell. 24.1 Removing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of t he procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your com puter. CAU[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 53 24.2 Replacing the Hard Dri ve CAUTION: Before you begin any of t he procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your com puter. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handli n g the hard driv e. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide [...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 54 NOTE: The security screw on the modular drive is opti onal and may not be installed on your computer . 1. Slide the drive in the modular bay. 2. Close the modular (XBay) disk drive door by rotating it up until it clicks into its locked positi on. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 55 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (8) 2 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 3 1394 connector NOTE: Smartcard assembly removed to clarify screw locations and pinpoint system board connectors. The smartcard assembly should not be removed for system board or base ass embl y replacement. 15. Lift the back-right corner of the b[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 56 1 JSC1 Smartcard connector 5 JBIO1 BIO reader connector 2 JTP1 Touchpad connector 6 J1394 1394 ca bl e connector 3 JSNIF1 Wi-Fi sniffer connector 7 Multi-mode HD video connector 4 JSPK1 Speaker connector 26.2 Replacing the System Board As sembl y CAUTION: Before you begin any of t he procedures [...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 57 20. Replace the displ ay assembl y, LCD cable channel covers and bottom access panel (see R epl acing the Display Assembly ). 21. Follow the procedures in After Working On Your Computer . 22. At first power on, the AMT provisi oning menu appears. See the instructions in the tech sheet that was s[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 58 instructions that shipped with your com puter. 1. Insert the card extender into the card connector on the system board. 2. Rotate the retainer clips over the card connector and pre ss the extender card into the socket. The exten der is inserted properly if the whi te line on the PCB lines up wit[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 59 28.2 Replacing the 1394 Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of t he procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your com puter. 1. Insert the 1394 card at a 45-degree an gl e to fit the connector into the base assembly. Use the alignment pi ns to seat into positio[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 60 3. Route the SIM extension cable and reconnect the SIM extensi on board into the original SIM slot located in the battery bay. 4. Install the Wi-Fi sniffer cable to the system board. 5. Replace the palm rest, keyboard, palm rest overl ay, l e d cover, display assembly, LCD cable channel covers a[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 61 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 30.2 Replacing the Wi-Fi Sniffer Card 1. Align the sniffer card with its bracket and secure it using the 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws. 2. Connect the Wi-Fi sniffer cable to the motherboard. 3. Reseat the RJ-11 cable and repl ace the modem (see Replacing the Modem ). 4. Replace t[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 62 8. Remove the I/O card. 31.2 Replacing the I/O Card 1. Replace the I/O card. 2. Replace the sniffer card bracket. 3. Replace the sniffer card (see Repl acing the Wi-Fi Sniffer Card ). 4. Replace the M2.5 x 5-mm screw from the I/O card. 5. Replace the RJ-11 modem connector (S ee Replacing the RJ-[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 63 3 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 4 Modem connector 33 DC Power Cable 33.1 Removing the DC Power Cable CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the saf ety instructions that shipped with your com puter. 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove th[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Servi ce Manual Page 64 1. Replace the modem (see Repl acing the Modem ). 2. Replace the system board (see Re placing the System Board Assembly ). 3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer . 35 Stylus 35.1 Removing the Stylus 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the [...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 65 36.1 Removing the Handle CAUTION: Before you begin any of t he procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your com puter. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the six M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the front of the palm rest. 3. Turn [...]

  • Page 66

    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 66 NOTICE: Image above has palm rest removed to show tab socket close-up. During installation, verify handle pinions are inserted into the tab sockets properl y during reassembly. 2. Replace the four M2.5 x 8-mm bottom retaining screws. 3. Replace the six M2.5 x 8-mm palm rest retaini n g screws. 4[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 67 2. Insert the three M3 x 3-mm screws and fi t securel y. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer . 37.3 Removing the AV Door Parts Location 1 Door 2 M3 x 3 mm (2) 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure . 3. Remo[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 68 37.5 Removing the AV Panel Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Open the AV door. 3. Place a scribe in the lower USB slot where there is a small opening on the si de. 4. Pulling the scribe forw ard w ill disengag e the cover snaps, remove the cover. 37.6 Replaci[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 69 1 Door 2 M2.5 x 5-mm (2) 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure . 3. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the bottom of the base assembly 37.8 Replacing the RJ11 Door 1. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hi nge divot[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 70 37.10 Replacing the Battery Door 1. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hi nge divots. 2. Replace the four M3 x 3-mm screws. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer . 37.11 Removing the Power Door Parts Location 1 Door 2 M2.5 x 5-mm (2) 1. Follow the procedures in Be[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 71 37.12 Replacing the Power Doo r 1. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hi nge divots. 2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer . 37.13 Removing the VGA Door Parts Location 1 Door 2 M3 x 3 mm (2) 1. Follow the procedures in Before[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 72 37.14 Replacing the VGA Door 1. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hi nge divots. 2. Replace the two M3 x 3-mm screws. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer . 37.15 Removing the VGA Panel Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Open [...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 73 1 Door 2 M3 x3 mm (2) 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure . 3. Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws from the bottom of the base assembly 37.18 Replacing the HDD Door 1. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hi nge divots. 2.[...]

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    Dell ™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Page 74 1 Door 2 M2.5 x 5-mm (2) 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure . 3. Remove the handle (see Removing the Handle) 4. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the base assembly 37.20 Replacing the SD C ard Door 1. Insert door hinge on[...]