Page 3 - Contents
Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2 1 Working on Your Computer.......................................................................................................7 Before Working Inside Your Com...
Page 7 - Working on Your Computer; Before Working Inside Your Computer
1 Working on Your Computer 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 11 - Removing and Installing Components; Recommended Tools
2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scri...
Page 18 - Installing the Hard Drive
5. Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive. 6. Remove the hard-drive caddy from the hard drive. 7. Remove the hard-drive isolation from the hard drive. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Install the hard-drive isolation on the hard drive. 2. Attach the hard-drive caddy to the ...
Page 19 - Removing the Optical Drive
3. Tighten the screws to secure the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive. 4. Slide the hard drive into the computer. 5. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive to the computer. 6. Install the battery. 7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Fol...
Page 20 - Installing the Optical Drive
7. Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive latch bracket to the optical-drive assembly 8. Remove the latch bracket from the optical drive. 9. Remove the optical-drive door from the optical drive. Installing the Optical Drive 1. Secure the optical-drive door to the optical drive. 2. Install t...
Page 24 - Installing the Heat Sink
a) batteryb) base cover 3. Disconnect the heat-sink cable. 4. Remove the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. 5. Remove the heat sink from the computer. Installing the Heat Sink 1. Slide the heat sink into its original position in the system board. 2. Tighten the screws to secure th...
Page 25 - Removing the Bluetooth Card
Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: a) batteryb) base cover 3. Remove the screw that secures the bluetooth card to the computer. 4. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the system board. 5. Remove the bluetooth card from the comp...
Page 27 - Installing the Modem Card
5. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem card. 6. Grasp the modem card and remove the it from the computer. Installing the Modem Card 1. Insert the modem card in its slot 2. Seat the modem card, to ensure that the tab on the back of the card is engaged. 3. Connect the modem cable to the modem ca...
Page 28 - Removing the Speakers
Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) batteryb) base coverc) hard drived) keyboard trime) keyboardf) display assembly g) palmresth) media board (available in E6430/E6430 ATG only)i) ExpressCard cage j) bluetooth card k) system board 3. Re...
Page 33 - Installing the Power LED Board
4. Remove the screw securing the power LED board to the display assembly. 5. Remove the power LED board from the display assembly. Installing the Power LED Board 1. Place the power LED board in its compartment in the display assembly. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the LED board to the display assem...
Page 35 - Removing the Hard-Drive Support Plate
c) media board (available in E6430/E6430 ATG only)d) palmreste) display assemblyf) keyboard g) keyboard trimh) bluetooth cardi) hard drive j) optical drive k) base coverl) battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Hard-Drive Support Plate 1. Follow the proc...
Page 47 - Installing the Display Assembly
8. Remove the screws to release the display assembly on both sides. 9. Lift the display assembly and pull the LVDS and the antenna cables through the opening of the computer. 10. Remove the display assembly from the computer. Installing the Display Assembly 1. Place the display assembly onto the com...
Page 48 - Removing the Display Bezel
3. Tighten the screws on both corners to secure the display assembly. 4. Route the antenna and the LVDS cables through the routing channel. 5. Connect the following cables to the computer: a) LVDSb) camera 6. Connect the LVDS support bracket in its position on the computer. 7. Tighten the screw to s...
Page 53 - Removing the Display-Hinge Caps
3. Tighten the screws on both corners to secure the display assembly. 4. Route the antenna and the LVDS cables through the routing channel. 5. Connect the following cables to the computer: a) LVDSb) camera 6. Connect the LVDS support bracket in its position on the computer. 7. Tighten the screw to s...
Page 55 - Installing the Display Hinges
5. Remove the screws that secures the display hinges to the display assembly. 6. Remove the display hinges from the display assembly. Installing the Display Hinges 1. Place both the display hinges on the panel. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the display assembly. 3. Place the ...
Page 56 - Removing the Camera
i) battery 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Camera 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a) batteryb) display assemblyc) display bezeld) display panel 3. Disconnect the LVDS and camera cable from the camera. 4. Remove ...
Page 58 - Installing the LVDS and Camera Cable
5. Remove the LVDS and camera cable from the display assembly. Installing the LVDS and Camera Cable 1. Route the LVDS and camera cable on the display assembly. 2. Fix the adhesive the tape to secure the cable. 3. Connect the LVDS and camera cable to the camera. 4. Install: a) display hingesb) displa...
Page 59 - Additional Information; Docking Port Information
3 Additional Information This section provides information for the additional features that are part of your computer. Docking Port Information The docking port is used for connecting the laptop to a docking station (optional). 1. Docking Port 59
Page 61 - System Setup; Boot Sequence
4 System Setup System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS ‐ level options. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance an...
Page 62 - System Setup Options
Keys Navigation <Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop ‐ down list, if applicable. <Tab> Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. <Esc> Moves...
Page 69 - Updating the BIOS
Table 9. Virtualization Support Option Description Virtualization This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology. • Enable Intel Virtualization Technology - Default Setting. VT for Direct I/O ...
Page 70 - System and Setup Password
3. If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: NOTE: For desktops, the service tag label is available on the front of your computer. NOTE: For notebooks, the service tag label is available on the bottom of your computer. a) Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click...
Page 73 - Diagnostics
5 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the pro...
Page 75 - Troubleshooting Your Computer; Device Status Lights
6 Troubleshooting Your Computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the computer. Device Status Lights Table 13. Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is ...
Page 76 - Battery Status Lights
Battery Status Lights If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: Alternately blinking amber light and white light An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop. Alternately blinking amber light with steady white lig...
Page 77 - Technical Specifications
7 Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about you...
Page 83 - Contacting Dell
8 Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page. 3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate...
