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Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and
Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual
Troubleshooting LED Cover
Working on Your Computer Keyboard
Base Assembly Modem
Hinge Covers Right Speaker Grill/Fingerprint Reader Assembly
Hard Drive Palm Rest Assembly
WLAN/WiMax Card Card Cage
WWAN Card 1394 Card
WPAN (UWB/BT) Card RJ-11 Modem Connector
FCM System Board Assembly
Fan I/O Card
Processor Heatsink Assembly DC Power Cable
Processor Module Battery Latch A
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Back to Contents Page 1394 Card Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual Removing the 1394 Card Replacing the 1394 Card Removing the 1394 Card CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly).
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Replacing the 1394 Card CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Insert the 1394 card at a 45-degree angle to fit the connector into the base assembly. Use the alignment pins to seat into position. 2. Replace the two M2 x 3 screws. 3. Route and connect the 1394 cable to the system board. 4. Replace the card cage (see Replacing the Card Cage). 5. Replace the palm rest assembly (R
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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 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in
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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. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 9. Remove the modular drive (see Removing the Modular Drive). 10. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the D
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16. Replace the hinge covers (see Replacing the Hinge Covers). 17. Replace the card from the WLAN/WiMax card slot, if applicable (see Replacing the WLAN/WiMax Card). 18. Replace the card from the WWAN/FCM card slot, if applicable (see Replacing a WWAN Card or Replacing an FCM). 19. Replace the bottom of the base assembly (see Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly). 20. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. NOTE: If you use a BIOS up
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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 latch assembly. The spring, screw, and release buttons are the same for the left and right battery latches. The removing and replacing procedures are primarily the same for the right and the l
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1 spring 2 alignment bracket 3 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 4 battery release button 5 base assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 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
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17. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 18. Replace the bottom of the base assembly (see Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly). 19. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. Back to Contents Page
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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 components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that: l You have performed the steps in Before Working on Your Computer. l You have read the safety informatio
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7. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) 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 docking station, see the E-Port User's Guide or the E-Port Plus User's Guide on support.dell.com. l To remove a battery slice, see the docum
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4. Replace the battery. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 5. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 6. Turn on your computer. Back to Contents Page
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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. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive. Flashing the BIOS From a CD NOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to prevent a loss
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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 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Removing the Bottom of the Base A
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Holding the card cage at a 45-degree angle, attach the front of the card cage to the base assembly, then lower the card cage into place. 2. Replace the two M2 x 3 screws. 1 M2 x 3 screws (2) 2 base assembly 3 front of card cage 3. Replace the palm rest assembly (Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 4. Replace the right speaker gr
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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 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see R
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1 coin-cell battery 2 coin-cell battery cable 3. Replace the bottom of the base assembly (see Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly). 4. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. Back to Contents Page
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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 CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Remove the bottom of the computer (see Removing the Bottom of
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5. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. Replacing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: Do not touch the processor die. Press and hold the processor down on the substrate on which the die is mounted while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and processor. NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before s
