Page 2 - Battery Slice; Top View
Back to Contents Page Battery Slice Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Top View Bottom View Setting Up Your Battery Slice Attaching the Battery Slice to Your Laptop Detaching the Battery Slice From Your Laptop Charging Your Battery Slice Specifications The battery slice prov...
Page 4 - Charging Your Battery Slice; Power Status Light; Charge Gauge; Specifications; Latitude E4200 Battery Slice
4. Lift the back edge of the laptop up and slide the laptop toward the back of the battery slice. Charging Your Battery Slice Your battery slice charges whenever it is attached to the laptop and the laptop is attached to an electrical outlet through the AC adapter. You can also charge your batte...
Page 5 - Latitude E4300 Battery Slice
Latitude E4300 Battery Slice Back to Contents Page Input voltage 100 – 240 VAC Input frequency 5 0 – 60 Hz Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Ports and Connectors Docking 100-pin connector Physical Height 8.9 mm (0.35 inch) to 10.5 mm (0.41 inch) Width 298.9 mm (11.8 inches) Depth 200.33 mm (7.9...
Page 6 - Working on Your Computer; Recommended Tools
Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working on Your Computer After Working on Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each ...
Page 7 - After Working on Your Computer
5. Disconnect any external devices and remove any installed cards before working on your computer: l To remove any installed cards, such as an ExpressCard, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com . l To undock from a docking station, see the E-Port User's Guide or ...
Page 8 - Flashing the BIOS; Flashing the BIOS From a CD
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive Flashing the BIOS From a USB Key If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a...
Page 9 - Flashing the BIOS From a USB Key
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Flashing the BIOS From a USB Key 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is i...
Page 10 - Removing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Back to Contents Page Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Replacing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 1. Follow the procedures ...
Page 12 - Camera; Removing the Camera
Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera If you ordered a camera with your computer, the camera is already installed. Removing the Camera 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the ...
Page 14 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery; Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the LED Cover...
Page 16 - Display Assembly; Types of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Covers
Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Types of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Covers The five LCD cover designs that can be ordered in different color options are: l WLAN support only with short antenna cable: l No bumps l Short antenna cable (WLAN ant...
Page 17 - Replacing the Display Assembly
11. Open the display to 90 degrees and lift the display assembly off the base assembly. Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer, and lower the display into place. 2. Route the display cable under each tab in its routing channel,...
Page 19 - Removing the Display Panel
1. Align the bezel edges with those on the display assembly, and gently snap the bezel into place around the entire perimeter of the assembly. 2. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ). 3. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 4. Replace the LED ...
Page 20 - Replacing the Display Panel
8. Lift the display panel out of the display cover and carefully lay the display panel flat on your workspace on a clean and soft type of material. Be careful to avoid damaging the display panel with the hinges and cables on the display cover. 9. Disconnect the display cable. Peel back the adh...
Page 21 - Removing the Display Hinges; Replacing the Display Hinges
2. Connect the display cable to the connector on the back of the display panel, and secure the cable with the adhesive tape. 3. Place the display panel in the display cover. Make sure the cables in the display cover do not become caught between the display panel and the cover. 4. Replace the f...
Page 22 - Removing the Display Cable/Display Cable with Camera
1. Thread the cables into each hinge, then slide the hinge onto the display cover. Use the alignment pins on the display cover to place each hinge. 2. Replace the three M2 x 4- mm screws on the right hinge and the three M2 x 4 -mm screws on the left hinge. 3. Replace the display assembly (se...
Page 24 - Fan; Removing the Fan
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the service panel (see Removing the Service Panel ). 3. Remove the WLAN and WWAN cards (see R...
Page 25 - Replacing the Fan
Replacing the Fan 1. Hold the fan with the cable on the right side, and align the screw holes in the fan with the screw holes in the base assembly. 2. Reconnect the fan connector to the system board. 3. Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws to secure the fan to the base assembly. 4. Replace t...
Page 26 - Heatsink Assembly; Removing the Heatsink Assembly
Back to Contents Page Heatsink Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the Heatsink Assembly Replacing the Heatsink Assembly Removing the Heatsink Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the service panel (see Removing the Ser...
Page 27 - Replacing the Heatsink Assembly
Replacing the Heatsink Assembly 1. Align the four captive screws on the heatsink assembly with the screw holes on the system board and secure the screws. Tighten the four numbered screws in sequential order. 2. Replace the system board assembly (see Removing the System Board Assembly ). 3....
Page 28 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard; Replacing the Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the LED Cover ). 3. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm sc...
Page 30 - Latitude ONTM Card; Removing the Latitude ON Card
Back to Contents Page Latitude ON™ Card Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the Latitude ON Card Replacing the Latitude ON Card Removing the Latitude ON Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the service panel (see Removing the Service...
Page 31 - Replacing the Latitude ON Card
Replacing the Latitude ON Card 1. Connect the Latitude ON card connector to the system board connector. 2. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw. 3. Connect the two antenna cables to the card. Connect the white antenna cable to the connector marked with the white triangle, and connect the black antenn...
Page 32 - LED Boards; Removing the Left LED Board
Back to Contents Page LED Boards Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the Left LED Board Replacing the Left LED Board Removing the Right LED Board Replacing the Right LED Board Removing the Left LED Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2....
Page 35 - LED Cover; Removing the LED Cover; Replacing the LED Cover
Back to Contents Page LED Cover Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the LED Cover Replacing the LED Cover Removing the LED Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Open the display all the way (160 degrees). 3. Starting on the right side of...
Page 36 - Memory; Removing the Memory Module; Replacing the Memory Module
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module Your computer has 1 GB of onboard memory and one user-accessible SODIMM socket. You can increase your computer memory by installing a memory module on the system board. Se...
Page 38 - Palm Rest Assembly; Removing the Palm Rest Assembly
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly Removing the Palm Rest Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the service panel (see Removing the...
Page 39 - Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly
15. Remove the twelve silver M2 x 5-mm screws labeled "P". 16. Lift the palm rest at the rear edge, and push the palm rest slightly forward to unhook the remainder of the palm rest from the front of the base. Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 1. Holding the palm rest at an angle, ...
Page 41 - DC Power Cable; Removing the DC Power Cable
Back to Contents Page DC Power Cable Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the DC Power Cable Replacing the DC Power Cable Removing the DC Power Cable 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the service panel (see Removing the Service Panel )...
Page 43 - Radio Switch Board; Removing the Radio Switch Board; Replacing the Radio Switch Board
Back to Contents Page Radio Switch Board Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the Radio Switch Board Replacing the Radio Switch Board The radio switch board (RSB) acts as a hub for multiple antennae/cable connections. A component of this hub is a specially designed cable that acts a...
Page 45 - Smart Card Reader; Removing the Smart Card Reader
Back to Contents Page Smart Card Reader Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the Smart Card Reader Replacing the Smart Card Reader Removing the Smart Card Reader 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the service panel (see Removing the Ser...
Page 47 - Speaker; Removing the Speaker
Back to Contents Page Speaker Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Replacing the Speaker Removing the Speaker 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the service panel (see Removing the Service Panel ). 3. Remove the WLAN and W...
Page 49 - Solid State Drive; Removing the Solid State Drive and Cable Assembly; Replacing the Solid State Drive and Cable Assembly
Back to Contents Page Solid State Drive Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the Solid State Drive and Cable Assembly Replacing the Solid State Drive and Cable Assembly Removing the Solid State Drive and Cable Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Compute...
Page 51 - Service Panel; Removing the Service Panel; Replacing the Service Panel
Back to Contents Page Service Panel Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the Service Panel Replacing the Service Panel Removing the Service Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Close the display and turn the computer upside down. 3. Loosen...
Page 52 - System Board Assembly; Removing the System Board Assembly
Back to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Assembly 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 replaceme...
Page 54 - Replacing the System Board Assembly
20. Lift the right side of the system board, and lift the board (with heat sink assembly and left I/O board) up at an angle to remove it from the base assembly. 21. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw securing the left I/O board to the system board. 22. Disconnect the left I/O board from the system boa...
Page 56 - TAA Board; Removing the TAA Board
Back to Contents Page TAA Board Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the TAA Board Replacing the TAA Board Removing the TAA Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the service panel (see Removing the Service Panel ). 3. Pull up on the ...
Page 58 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Tools; Diagnostic Lights; Diagnostic Light Codes During POST; Hardware Troubleshooter
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. During normal operation,...
Page 59 - Dell Diagnostics; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
1. Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press <Enter> to start the search. 3. In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. D...
Page 60 - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test is displayed in system setup and is active. For more information on using the sy...
Page 61 - Error Messages
For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell Support. The following ...
Page 62 - Battery Problems; Drive Problems
Insert bootable media — Attach an external CD/DVD drive, external floppy drive, or media base, and insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Non-system disk error — If the media base or any external USB devices are connected to your computer, shut down the computer and remove these devices before...
Page 63 - Optical drive problems; Problems writing to an optical drive; Hard drive problems
Clean the drive or disk — For information on cleaning your computer, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com . Check the cable connections Run the Hardware Troubleshooter — See Hardware Troubleshooter . Run the Dell Diagnostics — See Dell Diagnostics . Optical ...
Page 64 - Lockups and Software Problems; The computer does not start up; The computer stops responding
IEEE 1394 Device Problems Ensure that the cable for the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the device and into the connector on the computer Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is enabled in system setup For more information on using the system setup program, see the Dell™ Technology G...
Page 65 - A program crashes repeatedly; A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system; A solid blue screen appears; Other software problems; Memory Problems
A program crashes repeatedly Check the software documentation — If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Run the Program Compatibility Wizard — Windows XP : The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so t...
Page 66 - No sound from speakers; No sound from headphones
Power Problems If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding — See Diagnostic Lights . If the power light is off — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. l Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outle...
Page 67 - Video and Display Problems; Only part of the display is readable; Dell Technical Update Service
Test the headphones — If available, test the headphones on another computer to ensure their functionality. Check the headphone cable connection — Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector. See the Setup and Quick Reference Guide for your computer at suppor...
Page 69 - Removing the WLAN/WiMax Card; Replacing the WLAN/WiMax Card
Back to Contents Page WLAN/WiMax Card Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing the WLAN/WiMax Card Replacing the WLAN/WiMax Card Removing the WLAN/WiMax Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the service panel (see Removing the Service Pan...
Page 72 - WWAN Card; Removing a WWAN Card
Back to Contents Page WWAN Card Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual Removing a WWAN Card Replacing a WWAN Card Removing a WWAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the service panel (see Removing the Service Panel ). 3. Disconnect the ante...