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Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Table of Contents 1 TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.1 TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.1.1 Diagnostic Lights ..............................................................................
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 9.2 10 REPLACING THE RF PASSTHRU BOARD .................................................................................................................................. 30 FAN ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................................................................... 31 10.1 10.2 11 PROCESSOR HEATSINK ASSEMBLY....................................................................................
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 23 SMARTCARD ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................................................ 49 23.1 23.2 24 HARD DRIVE............................................................................................................................................................... 50 24.1 24.2 25 REMOVING THE BASE ASSEMBLY .............................................................................
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 36.1 36.2 37 REMOVING THE HANDLE ....................................................................................................................................................... 63 REPLACING THE HANDLE ...................................................................................................................................................... 64 DOORS ...................................................................................................
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1 Troubleshooting 1.1 Troubleshooting Tools 1.1.1 Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display the current status (on or off) of the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock features.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual System board failure has occurred. Contact Dell Support. A possible processor failure has occurred. Reseat the processor (see Processor Module). If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. A possible graphics card/video failure has occurred. Reseat any installed graphics cards. If available, install a working graphics card into your computer. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Reseat the LCD cable (see Display Assembly).
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your computer’s configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test is displayed in system setup and is active. For more information on using the system setup program, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com. The Dell Diagnostics is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1. 2. 3. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media into the optical drive. Restart your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals to open the Boot Device Menu.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual thirty minutes or more to complete. When the test completes, record the test results and then press any key to return to the previous menu. After Test System is selected, the following menu appears: Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices in the system. This typically can take 10 to 20 minutes. NOTE: The Express Test requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing a problem quickly.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1.1.4 Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 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 REQUIRED .
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1.2.1 Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 1.2.2 Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Hard Drive Problems 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. 2. 3. 4. Click Start and click Computer. Right-click Local Disk C:. Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. The User Account Control window may appear.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM — 1.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU 1.2.5 Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE — Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER — See Hardware Troubleshooter. 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 Features Information Guide for your computer at support.dell.com.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your taskbar: 1. Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings. 2. Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is checked. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com and download the software.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer. NOTICE: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 9. Disconnect any external devices and remove any installed cards before working on your computer: • To remove any installed cards, such as an ExpressCard Card, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com. • 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.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 3 Screw Chart S. no Screw p/n Screw Image Used Assy p/n SCR,PHH,PNH,M2X3,STL, BLK OXD,NYLOK 1 21010‐01 ASSY,DOOR,BTRY,BLK,CYN 7 21012‐01 2 21000‐03 ASSY,DOOR,HDD,BLK,CYN ASSY,DOOR,DVD,PCMCIA,BLK, CYN ASSY,DOORS,CHASSIS,BASE, BLK,CYN ASSY,CHASSIS,BASE,DSC,PRC, PCMCIA,BLK,CYN 21025‐01 ASSY,PALM REST,FPR,BLK,CYN 4 21056 ASSY,PCBA,FPR,2810,CYN 3 21040‐01 ASSY,BZL,BTM,BLK,CYN ASSY,LCD,NON TOUCH, CMRA+MIC,BLK,CYN SCR,PHH,PNH,M2.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 3 21900‐10 21000‐03 21106‐02 21030‐01 21902‐03 5 3 57 24 8 21010‐01 ASSY,DOOR,BTRY,BLK,CYN 8 21012‐01 4 21014‐01 ASSY,DOOR,HDD,BLK,CYN ASSY,DOOR,DVD,PCMCIA, BLK,CYN 21016‐01 ASSY,DOOR,AUDIO,BLK,CYN 4 21018‐01 ASSY,DOOR,VGA,BLK,CYN 4 6 26 SCR,CAPTIVE,PHH,PNH,M2.5X 9.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual NOTE: No snaps are used to attach the bottom access panel to the base. There is a gasket attached to the perimeter of the bottom access panel, and this gasket might provide some resistance during removal. 3 2 1 1 3 M2.5 x 5mm screws (21) Battery release slider latches (2) 2 Bottom of computer 4.2 Replacing the Bottom Access Panel 1. Position the Bottom Access Panel into place.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 5.1 Removing the WLAN/WiMax Card 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Remove the Bottom Access Panel (see Removing the Bottom Access Panel). Disconnect the antenna cables from the card. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw. The card will pop up at a 45-degree angle. 1 3 5. Antenna cables (3) M2 x 3-mm screw 2 WLAN/WiMax card Slide the card out of the card connector on the system board. 1 WLAN/WiMax card 2 Card connector 5.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1 3 5 5. 6. 6 WLAN card Holder by card Black antenna cable 2 4 Grey antenna cable White antenna cable If the card has three triangles on the label (white, black, and gray), connect the white antenna cable to the white triangle, connect the black antenna cable to the black triangle, and connect the gray antenna cable to the gray triangle. Replace the Bottom Access Panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel).
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 5. Slide the card out of the card connector on the system board. 1 WWAN card 2 Card connector 6.2 Replacing a WWAN Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WWAN card, ensure the cables are not under the card when you replace it. NOTICE: Insert a WWAN card or FCM only into the slot labeled WWAN/WiMax. 1.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1 3 5. Antenna cable M2 x 3-mm screw 2 WPAN card Slide the card out of the card connector on the system board. 1 WPAN card 2 Card connector 7.2 Replacing a WPAN (UWB/BT) Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WPAN card, ensure the cables are not under the card when you replace it.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual NOTE: The insertion of the card is considered a blind insert since the connector is not visible. Please take proper precautions during assembly to verify connection is set before securing the card. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8 Press the card down and hold it in place. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw. Connect the blue antenna cable to the WPAN card. Replace the Bottom Access Panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel). Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1 3 M2 x 3-mm screw FCM 2 Card connector 8.3 Replacing a FCM NOTICE: When installing this module, ensure that the antenna cables are not under the card. Place the antenna cables in the holder next to the module. Installing the module on top of these antenna cables may cause damage to your system. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 9 RF Passthru Board 9.1 Removing the RF Passthru Board CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. 2. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Remove the bottom access panel (see Removing the Bottom Access Panel). Disconnect the 5 antenna connections from the RF Passthru board. 4.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 3. 4. 5. Connect the antenna connections to the RF Passthru board. J5 J4 J2 J3 J1 J1 Black – WLAN (to WLAN card) J2 Black/Red Sleeve – GPS (to GPS card) J3 Black/Grey Sleeve – WWAN (to WWAN card) J4 Black – WLAN (from LCD panel antenna) J5 Black/Grey – WWAN (from LCD panel antenna Replace the bottom access panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel). Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. 10 Fan Assembly 10.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 4. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 2 1 1 5. Fan 2 Fan cable Lift the fan straight up to remove it. 10.2 Replacing the Fan Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Insert the fan. Align the screws holes in the fan with the screw holes in the base assembly. Replace the three M2.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1 3 2 1 3 Captive screws (4) Processor plate 2 Radiator 11.2 Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Place the radiator into the computer at an angle and set the processor plate in place. Align the four captive screws on the processor plate with the screw holes on the system board.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1 1 Processor module NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 3. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual NOTE: If a new processor is installed, you will receive a new thermal grease kit along with a tech sheet to illustrate proper installation. 1. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, and then insert the processor. NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 13.1 Removing a Memory Module CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: If two memory modules are installed, you must remove the top memory module first to access the bottom memory module. 5. 6. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Remove the bottom access panel (see Removing the Bottom Access Panel).
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1 Tab 2 Notch 3. 4. Replace the bottom access panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel). Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: • In Windows XP, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Click Properties → General.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. 2. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. Insert the coin-cell battery into the computer: If you are installing the same coin-cell battery you removed, slide the battery under the tab, then press down to seal the tape on bottom.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 5. While still applying pressure to the left, use a plastic scribe to pry up on the left corner of the LED cover. 3 2 1 1 3 6. 7. 8. Scribe M2.5 x 5-mm screw (2) 2 LED cover Hooks 2and 3 are released individually by using a left and upward motion. Hook 4 is released by using a right and upward motion. Hook 5 is released by placing light left pressure on the assembly, then rotating the back edge slightly while prying with the plastic scribe. 15.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 3. After the middle is separated from the palm rest, peel the overlay from middle to left. 4. With the left half of the overlay removed, begin to work your way from middle to right. 16.2 Replacing the Palm Rest Overlay CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the palm rest overlay adhesive protector.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 2 1 1 5. Keyboard bracket 2 Pull tab Remove the keyboard bracket. NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Exercise care when removing and handling the keyboard. 6. Using the pull tab, gently lift the top of the keyboard and then pull back to disconnect the keyboard. 17.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 3 1 4 2 1 3 4. 5. 6. USB cable GPS module 2 4 GPS passthru antenna GPS antenna Detach the black and red RF Passthru antenna cable and the grey GPS antenna cable. Using a scribe, gently detach the GPS card at the upper right corner of the card Using a scribe, gently detach the GPS antenna at the upper left corner of the antenna. 2 1 1 7. Removal point for GPS card 2 Removal point for GPS antenna Lift and move the GPS card to detach the USB data cable. 18.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 19.1 Removing the LCD Cable Channel Covers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTE: The cable covers are not interchangeable. 1. 2. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Close the display and turn the computer upside down. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from each cable cover. 1 1 4. M2 x 3-mm screws (2) Slide each cable cover up to remove. 19.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 4. Disconnect and unroute the display cable and the wireless cables (WLAN, WWAN, and WPAN). Position all cables to the rear of the laptop after unrouting. 2 1 4 3 1 3 5. 6. LVDS connector & cable WLAN cable WPAN cable WWAN cable Disconnect the LVDS cable from the motherboard. Disconnect the antenna cables from the top side connectors (J4 & J5) of the RF Passthru board. J5 7.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual On the LVDS connector, rotate the blue pull-tab used to disconnect the cable from the system board to wrap the cable-side of the connector when routing through the chassis bridge. 8. Remove the three M2.5 x 8-mm screws from each hinge. 9. Turn the computer topside up. 10. Open the display to 90 degrees and lift the display assembly off the base assembly. 1 2 1 Display assembly 2 Base assembly 20.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 7. Install the display gaskets using your plastic scribe. Use a push motion altering sides on an individual gasket until the gasket is completely inserted into the chassis bridge. 8. Route the display cable and wireless (WLAN, WWAN, and WPAN) cables. Fit the cables under each tab in their respective routing channel. 9. Depending on the cards in your computer configuration, connect the antenna cables to their respective card: For WWAN, see Replacing a WWAN Card.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 6. Disconnect the finger print reader cable (optional), the speaker cable, and the touch pad cable from the system board. 7. Lift the touch pad cable to reveal the contactless smart card cable underneath. Disconnect the contactless smartcard cable from the system board. 8. Disconnect the GPS antenna and USB connector (optional, see Removing the GPS Card). 9. Unroute the GPS antenna and USB connector from the palm rest. 10.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 21.2 Replacing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTE: If this is a new palm rest, remove the two cable access panels, the GPS access panel and the keyboard bracket before installation. 1. Route the GPS antenna and USB connector through the channel guides in the GPS tray. 1 2 1 USB cable channel guide 2 GPS passthru antenna cable guide 2. 3. 4. 5.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the bottom access panel, LCD cable channel covers, display assembly, led cover, palm rest overlay, keyboard and palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the modem. Use the pull tab to remove the modem from the I/O card. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. 1 2 4 3 1 3 M2 x 3-mm screw Modem 2 4 Modem cable Pull tab 22.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 5. 6. Remove the smartcard connector from the system board. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws from the smartcard housing. 1 3 2 1 3 7. 8. 9. Smartcard connector Chassis hooks (5) 2 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) Slide the smartcard housing to the right to disengage from the five chassis hooks. Lift up to remove the smartcard housing from the base assembly. Clean the surface of the hard drive chamber ceiling to remove contaminants or adhesive material. 23.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual sources other than Dell. 24.1 Removing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from the computer while the drive is hot. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. Excessive force may result in damage to the connector. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Orient the hard drive to the computer.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1. 2. 3. Slide the drive in the modular bay. Close the modular (XBay) disk drive door by rotating it up until it clicks into its locked position. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. 26 System Board Assembly The system board’s BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1 3 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (8) 1394 connector 2 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) NOTE: Smartcard assembly removed to clarify screw locations and pinpoint system board connectors. The smartcard assembly should not be removed for system board or base assembly replacement. 15. Lift the back-right corner of the base assembly to release the I/O board connector. Gently lift the right side of board up while lifting the gasket at the multi-mode display port. 16.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: Ensure that any loose cables do not get caught beneath the system board. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Replace the card cage to the system board, before installing into the computer (see Replacing the Card Cage). Replace the gasket for the multi-mode display port.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual NOTE: Do NOT remove the two screws on the upper back corners of the card cage. They are used for retaining the card cage to the card extender board. 5. Detach the card extender board from the card socket by lifting the detached clips to clear the card socket and sliding the card cage from the card socket. 27.2 Replacing the Card Cage CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 28.1 Removing the 1394 Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer. Remove the card cage (see Removing the Card Cage). Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws. Lift the 1394 card up at an angle to remove it. 1 2 4 1 3 3 1394 cable connection to system board 1394 card 2 4 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 1394 cable 28.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 3. 4. 5. Detach the tape and SIM card extension cable from the original SIM slot located on the left side of the battery bay, and place it out of the way. Detach the Wi-Fi sniffer cable from the system board. Using a scribe, gently place the edge under the SIM board and pry up. NOTE: Light force may be required as this board is taped to the base. 6. Lift the SIM card slot up at an angle and remove it.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the bottom access panel, LCD cable channel covers, display assembly, led cover, palm rest overlay, keyboard and palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). Detach the Wi-Fi Sniffer cable from the motherboard. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the modem. Detach the modem, and then rotate the modem and RJ-11 cable out of the way. 1 1 6. Wi-Fi Sniffer cable connection to motherboard Remove the sniffer card by removing the two M2.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 31.1 Removing the I/O Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board Assembly). Remove the modem (see Removing the Modem). Remove the RJ-11 modem connector (see Removing the RJ-11 Modem Connector). Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw from the I/O card.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. 2. 3. 4. Place the RJ-11 modem connector into the base assembly, aligning the guides on the connector sides with the base. Once installed, press down firmly on top of the RJ-11 connector to seal the adhesive to the base. Replace the modem (see Replacing the Modem).
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 33.2 Replacing the DC Power Cable CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. 2. 3. 4. Place the DC power cable in the base assembly, aligning the guides on the connector sides with the base. Once installed, press down firmly on top of the DC power connector to seal the adhesive to the base. Route the DC power cable in the base assembly.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 35.2 Replacing the Stylus 1. 2. 3. Pinch the end of the tether loop to a point. Place the tether loop, pointed end first, through the tether anchor at the edge of the system. Run the stylus and tether through the tether loop. 4. Once the stylus and tether are completely through the tether loop, pull the stylus to secure the tether loop onto the tether anchor. Insert stylus in stylus bay of the handle Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. 5. 6.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 5. Remove the carry handle from the sockets and slide out of the notebook. 36.2 Replacing the Handle 1. Insert the carry handle pinion into the sockets on the base of the notebook. 1 2 1 Handle pinion 2 Tab socket NOTICE: Image above has palm rest removed to show tab socket close-up. During installation, verify handle pinions are inserted into the tab sockets properly during reassembly. 2. 3. 4. Replace the four M2.5 x 8-mm bottom retaining screws.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 2. 3. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure. Remove the three M3 x 3-mm screws from the bottom of the base assembly 37.2 Replacing Media Bay Door 1. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hinge divots. 2. 3. Insert the three M3 x 3-mm screws and fit securely. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. 37.3 Removing the AV Door Parts Location 1 2 1 1. 2. 3.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 37.4 Replacing the AV Door 1. 2. 3. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hinge divots. Replace the two M3 x 3-mm screws. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. 37.5 Removing the AV Panel Cover 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Open the AV door. Place a scribe in the lower USB slot where there is a small opening on the side. Pulling the scribe forward will disengage the cover snaps, remove the cover.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual the wireless circuit. It is advised to check these options as soon as possible. See Replacing the Wi-Fi Sniffer Card for details. 37.7 Removing the RJ11 Door Parts Location 1 2 1 1. 2. 3. Door 2 M2.5 x 5-mm (2) Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the bottom of the base assembly 37.8 Replacing the RJ11 Door 1. 2.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. 37.9 Removing the Battery Door 1. 2. 3. 37.10 Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure. Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws from the bottom of the base assembly. Replacing the Battery Door 1. 2. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hinge divots. Replace the four M3 x 3-mm screws. 3.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1 2 1 1. 2. 3. 37.12 Door 2 M2.5 x 5-mm (2) Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the bottom of the base assembly Replacing the Power Door 1. 2. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hinge divots. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. 37.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 1 2 1 1. 2. 3. 37.14 Door 2 M3 x 3 mm (2) Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure. Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws from the bottom of the base assembly. Replacing the VGA Door 1. 2. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hinge divots. Replace the two M3 x 3-mm screws. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. 37.15 1. 2.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 3. 4. 37.16 1. 2. 3. 37.17 Remove the two VGA Connector socket screws. Place a scribe in the small opening and pull to remove. Replacing the VGA Panel Cover Place the VGA Panel Cover in place over the VGA port. Replace the two VGA connector socket screws. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. Removing the HDD Door Parts Location 1 2 1 1. 2. 3. 37.18 1. 2.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 3. 37.19 Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer. Removing the SD Card Door Parts 2 1 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 37.20 1. 2. Page 72 Location Door 2 M2.5 x 5-mm (2) Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure. Remove the handle (see Removing the Handle) Remove the two M2.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual 3. 4. Page 73 Replace the handle (see Replacing the Handle) Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
