Page 2 - Battery Latch Assembly; Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
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 dri...
Page 3 - Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
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 smal...
Page 4 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
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 y...
Page 7 - Internal Card With Bluetooth; Removing the Card; Replacing the Card
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...
Page 13 - System Components
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 othe...
Page 14 - Processor Module; Removing the Processor Module
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 Hi...
Page 15 - Replacing the Processor Module
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 high...
Page 16 - Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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...
Page 17 - Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly
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...
Page 18 - Replacing the Display Assembly; Display Bezel; Removing the Display Bezel
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 to...
Page 19 - Replacing the Display Bezel
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...
Page 20 - Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel
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 e...
Page 21 - Replacing the Display Panel; Display Latch; Removing the Display Latch; Replacing the Display Latch
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 ...
Page 23 - System Fan
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...
Page 24 - Flashing the BIOS
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 ...
Page 25 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive
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...
Page 26 - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
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
Page 27 - Hinge Cover; Removing the Hinge Cover
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...
Page 28 - Keyboard
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. Carefull...
Page 31 - Modem; Removing the Modem
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 t...
Page 32 - Replacing the Modem
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...
Page 33 - Optical Drive
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 ...
Page 34 - Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest
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 co...
Page 35 - Replacing the Palm Rest
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 a...
Page 36 - Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors; USB Connector
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...
Page 38 - Speakers; Removing the Speakers
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 dis...
Page 39 - Replacing the Speakers
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 ...
Page 40 - System Board; Removing the System Board
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 rep...
Page 41 - Replacing the System Board
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 ...
Page 43 - Abbreviations and Acronyms
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 to...
