Page 3 - Contents
Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..................................................................2 1 Working on Your Computer......................................................................9 Before Working Inside Your Computer ...............................................................
Page 9 - Working on Your Computer; Before Working Inside Your Computer
Working on Your Computer 1 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 ex...
Page 10 - Recommended Tools
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differentlythan shown in this document. To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from ...
Page 13 - ATG Handle; Removing The ATG Handle
ATG Handle 2 Removing The ATG Handle 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the screws that secure the ATG handle to the computer. 3. Remove the ATG handle out of the computer. 13
Page 14 - Installing The ATG Handle
Installing The ATG Handle 1. Place the ATG handle and tighten the screws that secure it to the computer. 2. Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer . 14
Page 15 - ATG Port Cover; Removing the ATG Port Cover
ATG Port Cover 3 Removing the ATG Port Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the screws on the right ATG Port Cover. 3. Remove the right ATG port cover. 4. Remove the screws on the left ATG port cover. 15
Page 16 - Installing The ATG Port Cover
5. Remove the left ATG Port Cover. Installing The ATG Port Cover 1. Place the ATG Port Covers and tighten the screws that secure it to the computer. 2. Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer . 16
Page 17 - Modem Connector Plug; Removing the Modem Connector Plug
Modem Connector Plug 4 Removing the Modem Connector Plug 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery . 3. Pop open the rubber cover. 4. Identify the pin hole. 5. Insert a pin into the hole and pull the pin upwards to release the latch cover. 17
Page 18 - Installing the Modem Connector Plug
6. Remove the cover. Installing the Modem Connector Plug 1. Place the modem cover.2. Identify the pin hole and insert a pin into the hole and pull the pin to lock the cover. 3. Lock the rubber cover.4. Install the Battery . 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . 18
Page 19 - ExpressCard; Removing the ExpressCard; Installing the ExpressCard
ExpressCard 5 Removing the ExpressCard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On 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 pl...
Page 21 - Removing the Battery
Battery 6 Removing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Slide the battery latches toward the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery out of the computer and remove it. 21
Page 22 - Installing the Battery
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 . 22
Page 23 - Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)Card 7 Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the Battery . 3. Insert the SIM card into the slot. 4. Remove the SIM card from the system. 23
Page 24 - Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card
Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1. Slide the SIM card into its slot.2. Install the Battery . 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . 24
Page 27 - Base Cover; Removing the Base Cover
Base Cover 9 Removing the Base Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the Battery . 5. Remove the SD Card . 6. Remove the screws that secure the ba...
Page 28 - Installing the Base Cover
Installing the Base Cover 1. Place the base cover to align the screw holes correctly with the computer.2. Tighten the screws that secure the base cover to the computer.3. Install the Secure Digital (SD) Card . 4. Install the Battery . 5. Install the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 6. In...
Page 29 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive
Hard Drive 10 Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the Battery . 3. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. 4. Slide and remove the hard drive out of the computer. 5. Remove the screw that secures the hard drive caddy t...
Page 30 - Installing the Hard Drive
6. Pull and remove the hard drive caddy away from the hard drive. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Attach the hard drive caddy to the hard drive. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive. 3. Slide the hard drive into the computer. 4. Replace and tighten the screws that secur...
Page 31 - Optical Drive; Removing The Optical Drive
Optical Drive 11 Removing The Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the Battery . 3. Push in the drive latch into the slot. 4. Pull the optical drive using the drive latch. 5. Pull the optical drive door from one side to release it. 31
Page 34 - Installing the Optical Drive
Installing the Optical Drive 1. Insert the drive latch bracket into the optical drive.2. Tighten the screws that secure the drive latch bracket to the optical drive.3. Insert the drive latch into the optical drive.4. Tighten the screw that secures the drive latch to the optical drive.5. Push one sid...
Page 35 - Memory Card; Removing the Memory Card
Memory Card 12 Removing the Memory Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the battery . 5. Remove the Secure Digital (SD) card . 6. Remove the base co...
Page 36 - Installing the Memory Card
Installing the Memory Card 1. Push the memory module into the memory slot.2. Press the clips to secure the memory module to the system board.3. Install the Base Cover . 4. Install the Secure Digital (SD) card . 5. Install the Battery . 6. Install the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 7. I...
Page 37 - Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
Wireless Local Area Network(WLAN) Card 13 Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the battery . 5. Re...
Page 39 - Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1. Insert the WLAN card into its connector at a 45–degree angle.2. Replace and tighten the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer. 3. Connect the antenna cables to their respective connectors marked on the WLAN card. 4. Install the ATG...
Page 41 - Removing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card
Wireless Wide Area Network(WWAN) Card 14 Removing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the Battery . 5. Remo...
Page 43 - Installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card
Installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card 1. Insert the WWAN card into its connector at a 45–degree angle.2. Replace and tighten the screw that secures the WWAN card to the computer. 3. Connect the antenna cables to their respective connectors marked on the WWAN card. 4. Install the Base...
Page 45 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Coin-Cell Battery 15 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the Battery . 5. Remove the SD Card . 6. Remove the Base Cover...
Page 46 - Installing the Coin-Cell Battery
9. Release and remove the coin-cell battery from the computer. Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Place the coin-cell battery in its location.2. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board.3. Connect any antennas that were routed over the coin cell battery.4. Install the Base Cover . 5....
Page 47 - Heat Sink; Removing The Heat Sink
Heat Sink 16 Removing The Heat Sink 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the Battery . 5. Remove the SD Card . 6. Remove the Base Cover . 7. Disconnect...
Page 49 - Installing The Heat Sink
11. Remove the processor from the system. Installing The Heat Sink 1. Insert the processor back into the system.2. Rotate the processor cam lock in a clockwise direction.3. Place the heat sink assembly into the system.4. Tighten the four screws securing the heat sink.5. Connect the heat sink assembl...
Page 51 - Bluetooth Card; Removing the Bluetooth Card
Bluetooth Card 17 Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the Battery . 5. Remove the Secure Digital Card . 6. Remove the Base...
Page 53 - Installing the Bluetooth Card
Installing the Bluetooth Card 1. Connect the bluetooth cable to the bluetooth card.2. Replace and tighten the screw to secure the bluetooth card to the computer. 3. Install the Hard Drive . 4. Install the Base Cover . 5. Install the SD Card . 6. Install the Battery . 7. Install the ATG Port Cover (o...
Page 55 - Keyboard Trim; Removing the Keyboard Trim
Keyboard Trim 18 Removing the Keyboard Trim 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Using a plastic scribe, pry the keyboard trim from the top edge to release it from the computer. 3. Pry along the sides. 4. Release the tabs part of the trim. 55
Page 56 - Installing the Keyboard Trim
5. Gently lift the keyboard trim to release it from the computer. Installing the Keyboard Trim 1. Align the keyboard trim with the keyboard and gently snap it into place.2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . 56
Page 57 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
Keyboard 19 Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the Battery . 3. Remove the Keyboard Trim . 4. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard at the bottom of the computer. 5. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard on the system. 57
Page 60 - Installing the Keyboard
11. Disconnect and 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 its connector on the system board.3. Replace and tighten the screws that secure the keyboard to the comp...
Page 61 - Modem Card; Removing the Modem Card
Modem Card 20 Removing the Modem Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the Battery . 3. Remove the Keyboard Trim . 4. Remove the Keyboard . 5. Remove the screw securing the modem card to the computer. 6. Pull out the tab from underneath the palmrest. 61
Page 63 - Installing the Modem Card
10. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem card and remove it from the system. Installing the Modem Card 1. Connect the modem cable to the modem card on the system board. 2. Place the modem card in its slot in the computer. 3. Tighten the screw securing the modem card to the system. 4. Install th...
Page 65 - Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest Assembly
Palm Rest 21 Removing the Palm Rest Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the Battery . 5. Remove the SD Card . 6. Remove the Base Cover . 7. R...
Page 68 - Installing the Palm Rest Assembly
Installing the Palm Rest Assembly 1. Align the palm rest assembly with the computer and gently snap it into place. 2. Replace and tighten the screws that secure the palm rest assembly to the system board. 3. Connect the LED, smart card, touchpad, RFID, and ExpressCard cables to the system board. 4. ...
Page 69 - Smart Card Reader; Removing the Smart Card
Smart Card Reader 22 Removing the Smart Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the Battery . 5. Remove the SD Card . 6. Remove the Base Cover . 7. R...
Page 71 - Installing the Smart Card
Installing the Smart Card 1. Replace the Smart Card Reader in the computer in its original position.2. Tighten the screws of the Smart Card Reader.3. Connect the Smart Card Reader cable on the system board.4. Install the Palmrest Assembly . 5. Install the Keyboard . 6. Install the Keyboard Trim . 7....
Page 73 - Media Board; Removing The Media Board
Media Board 23 Removing The Media Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the Battery . 5. Remove the SD Card . 6. Remove the Optical Drive . 7. Rem...
Page 75 - Installing the Media Board
Installing the Media Board 1. Align the media board to its original position on the computer.2. Replace and tighten the screws that secure the media board to the computer. 3. Connect the media board cable to the system board.4. Install the ATG Handle (for E6420 ATG systems only).5. Install the ATG P...
Page 77 - ExpressCard Cage; Removing the ExpressCard Cage
ExpressCard Cage 24 Removing the ExpressCard Cage 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the Battery . 5. Remove the SD Card . 6. Remove the Base Cover ....
Page 78 - Installing the ExpressCard Cage
Installing the ExpressCard Cage 1. Align the ExpressCard cage into its slot. 2. Replace and tighten the screws securing the ExpressCard cage to the computer. 3. Install the Palm rest Assembly . 4. Install the Keyboard . 5. Install the Keyboard Trim . 6. Install the Bluetooth Card . 7. Install the Ha...
Page 79 - System Board Components; Removing the System Board
System Board Components 25 Removing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the Battery . 5. Remove the Secure Digital Card . 6. Remove t...
Page 84 - Installing the System Board
Installing the System Board 1. Align the system board into its original position on the computer.2. Connect the system board to the I/O board.3. Connect the Smart Card reader cable, Media Board cable, and DC-in Cable to the system board. 4. Replace and tighten the screws that secure the system board...
Page 85 - Speaker; Removing the Speakers
Speaker 26 Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the Battery . 5. Remove the Secure Digital Card . 6. Remove the Base Cover . 7. R...
Page 87 - Installing the Speakers
Installing the Speakers 1. Place the speaker back into the system. 2. Route the speaker cable. 3. Tighten the screws securing the speaker assembly. 4. Install the System Board . 5. Install the ExpressCard Cage . 6. Install the Palmrest Assembly . 7. Install the Modem Card . 8. Install the Keyboard ....
Page 89 - Modem Connector; Removing the Modem Connector
Modem Connector 27 Removing the Modem Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the Battery . 5. Remove the Secure Digital Card . 6. Remove the Ba...
Page 93 - Installing the Modem Connector
Installing the Modem Connector 1. Place the modem cable assembly into the base.2. Place the modem cable holder.3. Tighten the screw securing the modem cable holder.4. Connect the end of the modem-to-motherboard connector.5. Route the modem cable.6. Route the video and wireless antenna cables.7. Inst...
Page 102 - Installing DC-In Port
Installing DC-In Port 1. Push the DC-in trim and place it into the system. 2. Place the DC-in cable into the system. 3. Insert the DC-in bracket. 4. Tighten the screw securing the DC-in bracket. 5. Install the System Board . 6. Install the ExpressCard Cage . 7. Install the Palmrest Assembly . 8. Ins...
Page 103 - Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly
Display Assembly 30 Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the Battery . 5. Remove the Secure Digital Card . 6. Remove the ...
Page 106 - Installing the Display Assembly
Installing the Display Assembly 1. Align the display assembly into its original position on the computer. 2. Route the antennas, video, and camera connectors. 3. Install the DC in port . 4. Install the System Board . 5. Install the ExpressCard Cage 6. Install the Palmrest Assembly . 7. Install the M...
Page 107 - Display Hinges; Removing the Display Hinge Covers
Display Hinges 31 Removing the Display Hinge Covers 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the ATG Handle (only for E6420 ATG systems). 3. Remove the ATG Port Cover (only for E6420 ATG systems). 4. Remove the Battery . 5. Remove the Secure Digital Card . 6. Remove th...
Page 110 - Installing the Display Hinge Covers
Installing the Display Hinge Covers 1. Place the display hinges in the appropriate positions. 2. Replace the display hinge cover to the computer. 3. Install the Display Assembly . 4. Install the DC-in port . 5. Install the System Board . 6. Install the ExpressCard Cage 7. Install the Palmrest Assemb...
Page 111 - Display Bezel; Removing the Display Bezel
Display Bezel 32 Removing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the Battery . 3. Pry the left and right edges of the display bezel. 4. Work along to the top and bottom edges of the display bezel. 5. Remove the display bezel. 111
Page 112 - Installing the Display Bezel
Installing the Display Bezel 1. Place the display bezel into the system.2. Work along to the top and bottom edges of the display bezel.3. Press the left and right edges of the display bezel.4. Install the Battery . 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . 112
Page 113 - Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel
Display Panel 33 Removing the Display Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the Battery . 3. Remove the Display Bezel . 4. Remove the screws securing the display panel to the display assembly. 5. Flip the display panel over. 113
Page 115 - Installing the Display Panel
Installing the Display Panel 1. Align the display panel in its original position on the display assembly.2. Connect the Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) cable to the display panel. 3. Tighten the screws securing the display panel to the display assembly.4. Install the LCD Bezel . 5. Install...
Page 117 - Display Bracket; Removing the Display Bracket; Installing the Display Bracket
Display Bracket 34 Removing the Display Bracket 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the Battery . 3. Remove the Display Bezel . 4. Remove the Display Panel . 5. Remove the screws from each side of the display panel and remove the display brackets. Installing the D...
Page 119 - Camera; Removing the Camera
Camera 35 Removing the Camera 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the Battery . 3. Remove the Display Bezel . 4. Remove the Display Panel . 5. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera. 6. Remove the captive screw securing the camera to the display assembly. 119
Page 120 - Installing the Camera
7. Remove the camera from the display assembly. Installing the Camera 1. Place the camera module in its original position in the display assembly.2. Tighten the screw securing the camera to the display assembly.3. Connect the camera cable to the camera.4. Install the Display Panel . 5. Install the D...
Page 121 - Specifications; Technical Specifications
Specifications 36 Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only thoserequired by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding theconfiguration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view informa...
Page 129 - System Setup; Setup Overview; Entering System Setup; System Setup Menu
System Setup 37 Setup Overview System Setup allows you to: • change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer. • set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password.• read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard driv...
Page 141 - Diagnostics; Diagnostic LED Codes
Diagnostics 38 Diagnostic LED Codes The following table shows the possible LED codes that may display when your computer is unable to complete a power on self test. Appearance Description Next Step Stora ge LED Powe r LED Wirel ess LED Blinki ng Solid Solid The micro- controller is handing control o...
Page 142 - Battery Status Lights
Appearance Description Next Step Blinki ng Off Blinki ng USB controller error Unplug the USB device (if any) Solid Blinki ng Blinki ng No SODIMMs are installed 1. Install supported memory modules. 2. If memory is already present, re-seat the module(s) one at a time in each slot. 3. Try known good me...
Page 143 - Device Status Lights
Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in apower management mode. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. 143
Page 145 - Contacting Dell
Contacting Dell 39 Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contactinformation 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 count...
