Dell 12 Rugged Extreme Owner's Manual

Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme — 7204Owner's ManualRegulatory Model: P18TRegulatory Type: P18T001

Installing the Bottom Cover1. Place the bottom cover on the base of the computer.2. Tighten the screws that secure the bottom cover to the computer ch

3. To remove the keyboard door:a. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard door [1].b. Lift the keyboard door [2].c. Disconnect the keyboard cables

Removing the Hard Drive1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove battery3. To remove the hard drive:a. Unlock the hard

Installing the System Fan1. Align the system fan in its position on the computer chassis.2. Tighten the screws to secure the system fan to the compute

Installing the Memory Module1. Insert the memory module into the memory socket.2. Press the memory module down until it clicks into place.3. Install:a

Installing the MEMS Board1. Place the MEMS board in the slot.2. Tighten the screws to secure the MEMS board.3. Connect the cable to the MEMS board.4.

Installing the USH Board1. Connect the smart card cable to the USH board at the bottom of the board.2. Flip the USH board to replace it to its origina

4. To remove the docking board:a. Flip the board [1].b. Disconnect the docking board connector cable from the system board by lifting the cable-releas

a. batteryb. bottom cover3. To remove heatsink:a. Loosen the screws that secure the heatsink to the system board in the sequence shown [1,2,3,4].NOTE:

Installing the Speaker1. Place the speaker in the slot on the computer chassis.2. Tighten the screws to secure the speaker.3. Connect the speaker cabl

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

NOTE: To remove the SIM board from the assembly, remove the screws that secure the SIM board to the SIM bracket.Installing the SIM Board Assembly1. Pl

Installing the Coin-Cell Battery1. Connect the coin-cell battery to the system board connector.2. Insert the coin-cell battery in the slot on the comp

Installing the Antenna Routing Bracket1. Place the antenna routing bracket in the slot on the computer chassis.2. Tighten the screws to secure the cab

Installing the WLAN Card1. Insert the WLAN card in the slot.2. Connect the screw to secure the cable holder.3. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN

Installing the WWAN Card1. Slide the WWAN card into its connector on the system board.2. Press the card down and tighten the screw to secure the WWAN

Installing the Global Positioning System (GPS) Module1. Insert the GPS module into its slot and press down the latch to secure it.2. Connect the cable

5. To unroute the cables:a. Unroute the GPS and the C-storage cables.b. Remove the screws that secure the card bracket to the computer chassis.6. To r

Installing the Card Bracket1. Place the card bracket in the slot on the computer chassis.2. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the card brac

Installing the I/O Board1. Insert the I/O board in its slot.2. Tighten the screws to secure the I/O board.3. Connect the I/O board cable to the I/O bo

Installing the Fingerprint Reader1. Place the fingerprint reader in the slot on the computer chassis.2. Tighten the screws to secure the fingerprint r

Contents1 Working on Your Computer...5Before Working Inside Your Computer

d. Remove the screws that secure the LED board [5].e. Lift the LED board from the computer chassis [6].Installing the LED Board1. Insert the LED board

f. MEMS boardg. hard driveh. card bracket3. Disconnect the battery cable from the battery board.4. To remove the battery board:a. Remove the screws th

f. MEMS boardg. hard driveh. Disconnect the battery cable from the battery board.i. system fanj. card bracketk. memory modulel. antenna routing bracke

l. hard drivem. MEMS boardn. USH boardo. GPS modulep. docking boardq. bottom coverr. battery4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your comp

Installing the Power Connector1. Insert the power connector by aligning it with the connector side with the base of the computer chassis.2. Press to f

r. system board3. To release the palmrest:a. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest [1].b. Flip the computer chassis [2].4. To remove the palmrest

d. heatsinke. WWANf. WLANg. antenna routing bracketh. memoryi. card bracketj. system fank. Connect the battery cable to the battery board.l. hard driv

4. To release the display assembly:a. Remove the screws that secure the display hinge cover [1].b. Lift and remove the display hinge cover [2].c. Lift

Installing the Display Assembly1. Install the display assembly and close the display.2. Flip the computer chassis.3. Install the display hinges in the

e. GPS modulef. USH boardg. MEMS boardh. hard drivei. system fanj. card bracketk. memory modulel. antenna routing bracketm. WLANn. WWANo. heatsinkp. b

Installing the WLAN Card...23Removing

6. To remove the system board:a. Remove the screws that secure the eDP connector [1].b. Lift and remove the eDP connector bracket [2].c. Remove the sc

c. coin-cell battery cable9. Install:a. keyboardb. SIM board assemblyc. battery boardd. heatsinke. WWANf. WLANg. antenna routing bracketh. memory modu

3System SetupSystem Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. From the System Setup, you can:• Change the NVR

Table 1. Navigation KeysKeys NavigationUp arrow Moves to the previous field.Down arrow Moves to the next field.<Enter> Allows you to select a va

Option DescriptionBy default, all the options are checked. You can also deselect any option or change the boot order.Boot List Option Allows you to ch

Option DescriptionDrives Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. All drives are enabled by default. The options are:• SATA-0• SATA-1• SATA-2

Option DescriptionTouchscreen This field controls whether the touchscreen is enabled or disabled. This option is enabled by default.Stealth Mode Contr

Option DescriptionDefault Setting: Not setStrong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords.Default Setting: Enable Stro

Option DescriptionDefault Setting: EnableAdmin Setup Lockout Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set.Def

Option DescriptionDefault Setting: AllIntel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature.Default Setting: Enable Intel SpeedS

1Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage an

Option Description• Control WLAN Radio• Control WWAN Radio• Control WLAN radio or Control WWAN radio is not selected (default)Wake on LAN/WLAN Allows

Option DescriptionIntel Smart Connect TechnologyThis option, if enabled, periodically senses the nearby wireless connections, while the system is in s

Table 10. Virtualization SupportOption DescriptionVirtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology.Enable Intel Virt

Table 13. System LogsOption DescriptionBIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.Thermal Events Allows you to view

CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your comp

NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm

4DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of r

Device Status LightsIcon DescriptionTurns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.Turns on when th

5Contacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill,

To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and

2. Click Shut Down.or1. Click Start .2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down .2. Ensu

2Removing and Installing ComponentsThis section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.Removing t

WARNING: To prevent ignition in a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be changed or charged in an area known to be non-hazardous.1. Follow the p