Dell E6540- User Manual

After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries...

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...

5. Remove the screws that secure the right base corner cap, lift and remove it from the computer. Installing the Base Corner Caps 1. Place the left and right base corner caps to align with the screw holes on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the base corner caps to the computer. 3. Insta...

4. Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive latch to the optical drive. Slide the optical-drive latch and remove it from the optical-drive. 5. Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive latch bracket to the optical drive. Remove the latch bracket from the optical drive. Installing the Op...

Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Place the coin-cell battery in its slot. 2. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. 3. Install:a) base coverb) battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Power Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before ...

Installing the Palmrest Assembly 1. Align the palmrest assembly to its original position in the computer and snap it into place. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the palmrest assembly to the computer. 3. Connect the following cables:a) power-buttonb) touchpadc) fingerprint-reader 4. Flip the computer...

Installing the System Board 1. Place the system board to align with the ports on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the system board. 3. Connect the following cables to the system board:a) speakerb) WiFi-switch 4. Install:a) ExpressCard cageb) VGA boardc) palmrest assemblyd) processore) h...

n) optical driveo) hard drivep) keyboardq) batteryr) ExpressCards) SD card 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) SD cardb) ExpressCardc) batteryd) keyboarde) hard drivef) opt...

Installing the Speakers 1. Align the speakers in its position on the computer and route the speaker cable in the routing channels on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the speakers. 3. Install:a) system boardb) ExpressCard cagec) VGA boardd) processore) heat-sink assemblyf) WWAN cardg) WL...

e) display assemblyf) display bezelg) display panel 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a) Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display assembly.b) Remove the display hinges from the computer. Installing the Display Hinges 1. Place the display hinges in its...

Installing the Camera 1. Place the camera module in its slot in the computer. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the camera to the display assembly. 3. Connect the camera cable. 4. Install:a) display bezelb) display assemblyc) battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 53

3 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...

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...

Option Description • Bluetooth • WLAN/WiGig All options are enabled by default. Table 12. Maintenance Option Description Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer. Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default. Tab...

System and Setup Password You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. Password Type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of you...

Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is...

4 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...

Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. The device status LEDs are usually located either on the top or left side of the keyboard. They are used to display the storage, battery and wireless devices connectivity and activity. Apart ...

5 Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For comprehensive specification of your computer go to Specifications’ section in your Owner’s Manual available on the support site at dell.com/suppo...

6 Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information 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 country and product, ...