Page 4 - Base Assembly; Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly
Back to Contents Page Base Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly Removing the Base Assembly Replacing the Base Assembly Removing the Bot...
Page 5 - Replacing the Base Assembly
5. Remove the hinge covers (see Removing the Hinge Covers ). 6. Remove the card from the WPAN/UWB/FCM card slot, if present (see Removing a WPAN (UWB/BT) Card or Removing an FCM from the WPAN/UWB/FCM Slot ). 7. Remove the heatsink assembly (see Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly ). 8. ...
Page 7 - Battery Latch Assembly; Removing a Battery Latch Assembly
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing a Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly There are two battery latches, a left and a right, and each latch uses a unique latc...
Page 8 - Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Place the spring on the alignment bracket. 2. Place the battery release button underneath the base assembly. For the right battery latch assembly, slide the alignment bracket to the left to align the button with the hole in the alignment bracket. For t...
Page 10 - Working on Your Computer; Recommended Tools
Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working on Your Computer After Working on Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing and installing the com...
Page 11 - After Working on Your Computer
7. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 8. 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...
Page 13 - Flashing the BIOS; Flashing the BIOS From a CD
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. I...
Page 15 - Card Cage; Removing the Card Cage
Back to Contents Page Card Cage Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Card Cage Replacing the Card Cage Removing the Card Cage 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the bottom of the ...
Page 17 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery; Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 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 ...
Page 19 - Processor Module; Removing the Processor Module
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . ...
Page 20 - Replacing the Processor Module
5. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. Replacing the Processor Module 1. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same...
Page 21 - Processor Heatsink Assembly; Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly
Back to Contents Page Processor Heatsink Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly 1. Follow the instru...
Page 23 - Removing the I/O Card
Back to Contents Page I/O Card Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the I/O Card Replacing the I/O Card Removing the I/O Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the bottom of the base...
Page 24 - Replacing the I/O Card
Replacing the I/O Card 1. Place the I/O card in the base assembly. 2. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw to secure the I/O card to the base assembly. 3. Replace the plastic plug. 4. Replace the RJ-11 modem connector (see Replacing the RJ-11 Modem Connector ). 5. Replace the modem (see Replaci...
Page 26 - Display Assembly
Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see ...
Page 27 - Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)
Replacing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400) 1. Position the cables on the display assembly away from the base assembly. 2. Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer, and lower the display into place. 3. Close the display and turn the computer upside down. 4...
Page 28 - Replacing the Display Assembly (E6400 ATG)
4. Disconnect and unroute the display cable, touch screen cable, and the wireless cables (WLAN, WWAN, and WPAN). Position all cables to the rear of the laptop after unrouting. 5. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the hinges. 6. Turn the computer topside up. 7. Open the display to 90 deg...
Page 32 - Replacing the Display Bezel (E6400 ATG); Removing the CCFL Display Panel and Brackets (E6400 and M2400)
Replacing the Display Bezel (E6400 ATG) 1. Align the latch hook on the display panel with the small rectangular opening on the display bezel. 2. Simultaneously push in on the right and left sides of the bezel to engage the side bezel snaps. 3. Simultaneously pull out on the top and bottom ...
Page 35 - Replacing the LED Display Panel and Brackets (E6400 and M2400)
6. Remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the display panel. 7. Lift the display panel out of the display cover and carefully lay the display panel flat on your workspace. Be careful to avoid damaging the display panel with the hinges and cables on the display cover. 8. Use the pull tab to disc...
Page 36 - Removing the Display Panel and Brackets (E6400 ATG)
1. Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws on the right bracket and the two M2 x 3-mm screws on the left bracket. 2. Connect the display cable to the connector on the back of the display panel. 3. Route the display cable around the notch on the display cover and set the display panel in place. 4. R...
Page 37 - Replacing the Display Panel and Brackets (E6400 ATG)
9. For touch screen display panels, disconnect the touch screen cable. 10. Remove four M2 x 3-mm screws from the right bracket and four M2 x 3-mm screws from the left bracket. Replacing the Display Panel and Brackets (E6400 ATG) 1. Replace the four M2 x 3-mm screws on the right display pan...
Page 40 - Removing the Display Hinges (E6400 ATG); Replacing the Display Hinges (E6400 ATG)
3. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the CCFL Display Panel and Brackets (E6400 and M2400) or Replacing the LED Display Panel and Brackets (E6400 and M2400) ). 4. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel (E6400 and M2400) ). 5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing...
Page 41 - Removing the Microphone Board
2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5- mm screws on the right hinge and the two M2.5 x 5 -mm screws on the left hinge. 3. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel and Brackets (E6400 ATG) ). 4. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel (E6400 ATG) ). 5. Replace the d...
Page 42 - Removing the Camera and Microphone Assembly
4. Tighten the M2 x 3-mm screw that secures the microphone board to the display cover. 5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel (E6400 and M2400) or Replacing the Display Bezel (E6400 ATG) ). 6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2...
Page 46 - Fan; Removing the Fan
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Rem...
Page 48 - FCM; Removing an FCM from the WWAN/FCM Slot
Back to Contents Page FCM Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing an FCM from the WWAN/FCM Slot Removing an FCM from the WPAN/UWB/FCM Slot Replacing an FCM The FCM is also known as Intel ® Turbo Memory and the Intel Flash Cac...
Page 49 - Replacing an FCM
Replacing an FCM 1. Slide the FCM into the card connector on the system board. 2. Press the FCM down and hold it in place. 3. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw. 4. Secure the wireless cables: If you are installing the FCM in the WWAN/FCM slot, place the gray/black and gray/white antenna cables i...
Page 51 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the 1.8" Hard Drive (E6400 ATG) Replacing the 1.8" Hard Drive (E6400 ATG) Removing the Modul...
Page 52 - Replacing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Hold the hard drive with the label facing down. 2. Place the pin on one end of the bezel into the hole on the hard drive. 3. On the other end of the bezel, replace the M3 x 3-mm screw that secures the hard drive bezel to the hard drive. 4. Slide the hard drive...
Page 55 - Removing the Modular Hard Drive
3. Connect the hard drive to the connector in the carrier. 4. Slide the tabs on the cover under the lip on the hard drive carrier. 5. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws. 6. Place the pin on one end of the bezel into the hole on the hard drive. 7. On the other end of the bezel, replace the ...
Page 58 - Replacing the Modular Hard Drive
14. Lift the connector-end of the hard drive and remove the hard drive from the hard drive bracket. 15. Pull out on the sides of the blue bumper to remove it from the hard drive. Replacing the Modular Hard Drive 1. With the top of the bumper facing up, place the end of the blue bumper on t...
Page 62 - Hinge Covers; Removing the Hinge Covers; Replacing the Hinge Covers
Back to Contents Page Hinge Covers Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Covers Replacing the Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers The hinge covers are not interchangeable; the left one covers the DisplayPort conn...
Page 63 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard; Replacing the Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 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 Rem...
Page 65 - LED Cover; Removing the LED Cover; Replacing the LED Cover
Back to Contents Page LED Cover Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 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. Locate the tabs in the ba...
Page 67 - Memory; Removing a Memory Module; Replacing a Memory Module
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules...
Page 69 - Modem; Removing the Modem
Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the LE...
Page 71 - Modular Drive; Removing the Modular Drive; Replacing the Modular Drive
Back to Contents Page Modular Drive Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Modular Drive Replacing the Modular Drive The modular drive supports either a second hard drive, an optical drive, or a an air bay for travel. Removi...
Page 72 - Palm Rest Assembly; Removing the Palm Rest Assembly
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 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 Com...
Page 73 - Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly
Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 1. Holding the palm rest at an angle, connect the front of the palm rest to the computer, securing all snaps. 2. Lower and snap the left side into place. 3. Connect the contactless smart card cable, the touchpad cable, the speaker cable, and the wireless sw...
Page 74 - DC Power Cable; Removing the DC Power Cable
Back to Contents Page DC Power Cable Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 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. Rem...
Page 76 - RJ-11 Modem Connector; Removing the RJ-11 Modem Connector
Back to Contents Page RJ-11 Modem Connector Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the RJ-11 Modem Connector Replacing the RJ-11 Modem Connector Removing the RJ-11 Modem Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working o...
Page 78 - Right Speaker Grill/Fingerprint Reader Assembly; Removing the Right Speaker Grill/Fingerprint Reader Assembly
Back to Contents Page Right Speaker Grill/Fingerprint Reader Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the Right Speaker Grill/Fingerprint Reader Assembly Replacing the Right Speaker Grill/Fingerprint Reader Assembly Remov...
Page 79 - Replacing the Right Speaker Grill/Fingerprint Reader Assembly
Replacing the Right Speaker Grill/Fingerprint Reader Assembly 1. Snap the right speaker grill into place on the palm rest. 2. If your computer has a fingerprint reader, connect the fingerprint reader cable. Press the length of the cable to secure it to the palm rest. 3. Replace the keyboar...
Page 80 - System Board Assembly; Removing the System Board Assembly
Back to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 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 bar...
Page 81 - Replacing the System Board Assembly
25. Lift the system board out of the base assembly. Replacing the System Board Assembly 1. Place the front-edge of the system board into the base of the computer, ensuring the system board fits under the metal LCD latch mechanism in the front center of the base assembly. 2. Connect the DC po...
Page 83 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Tools; Diagnostic Lights; Diagnostic Light Codes During POST
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights Your computer has th...
Page 84 - Hardware Troubleshooter; Dell Diagnostics; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Microsoft ® Windows ® XP: 1. Click Start ® Help and Support . 2. Type hardware troubl...
Page 86 - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
10. After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 11. Close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. 12. Remove the Drivers and Utilities media from the optical drive. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the...
Page 87 - Error Messages; Battery Problems
Error Messages 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 filename cannot contain any of the following characters: \ / : * ? " < > | — Do not use these characters in filenames. A re...
Page 88 - Optical drive problems; Problems writing to an optical drive; Hard drive problems
Ensure that Microsoft Windows Recognizes the drive — Windows XP : l Click Start and click My Computer . Windows Vista : l Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Computer . If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viru...
Page 89 - Lockups and Software Problems; The computer does not start up
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 click Computer . 2. Right-click Loc...
Page 91 - Memory Problems; No sound from speakers
Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message — l Save and close any open files and exit any open ...
Page 92 - No sound from headphones; Video and Display Problems; Only part of the display is readable; Dell Technical Update Service
No sound from headphones 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 support.dell.com . Adjust the Windows volume control — Click or double-click the speak...
Page 94 - Removing the WLAN/WiMax Card
Back to Contents Page WLAN/WiMax Card Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 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. R...
Page 95 - Replacing the WLAN/WiMax Card
Replacing the WLAN/WiMax Card 1. Slide the card into the connector labeled WLAN/WiMax. 2. Press the card down and hold it in place. 3. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw. 4. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the card you are installing: If the card has two triangles on the label (white an...
Page 98 - WWAN Card; Removing a WWAN Card; Replacing a WWAN Card
Back to Contents Page WWAN Card Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 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 bottom of the base a...