Dell E6430 ATG Owner's Manual

Dell Latitude E6430 / E6430 ATGOwner's ManualRegulatory Model: P25GRegulatory Type: P25G001, P25G002

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

Removing the ATG Port Covers1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the screws on the right ATG port cover.3. Remove

3. Slide the SD card out of the computer.Installing the Secure Digital (SD) Card1. Slide the SD card into its slot until it clicks into place.2. Follo

Removing the Battery1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Slide the release latches to unlock the battery and flip the ba

Removing the Base Cover1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer

4. Pry the keyboard trim along the sides and bottom.5. Lift up to remove the keyboard trim from the unit.Installing the Keyboard Trim1. Align the keyb

4. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palmrest assembly.5. Lift and turn the keyboard to access the keyboard cable.6. Disconnect the ke

8. Peel back the adhesive tape securing the keyboard connector.9. Remove the keyboard cable from the keyboard.Installing the Keyboard1. Connect the ke

Removing the Hard Drive1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the screws that secure the hard

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

7. Remove the hard-drive isolation from the hard drive.Installing the Hard Drive1. Install the hard-drive isolation on the hard drive.2. Attach the ha

4. Pull the optical drive from the computer.5. Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive latch to the optical drive assembly.6. Push the optical

9. Remove the optical-drive door from the optical drive.Installing the Optical Drive1. Secure the optical-drive door to the optical drive.2. Install t

4. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system board.5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the second memory module.Installing the Memory1.

4. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer.5. Remove the WLAN card from its slot on the system board.Installing the WLAN Card1. In

a) batteryb) base cover3. Disconnect the heat-sink cable.4.Remove the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.5. Remove the heat sink fro

Removing the Processor1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a) batteryb) base coverc) heat sink3. Rotate the proce

c) base cover3. Remove the screw that secures the bluetooth card to the computer.4. Lift up the card along the bottom edge and remove it from the hous

Installing the Bluetooth Card1. Connect the bluetooth cable to the bluetooth card.2. Place the bluetooth card in its slot.3. Ensure that it is secured

b) battery4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the ExpressCard Cage1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Insid

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f) hard driveg) base coverh) battery4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Media Board1. Follow the procedures in

Installing the Media Board1. Place the media board in its compartment.2. Tighten the screws to secure the media board.3. Connect the media board cable

5. Remove the power-connector bracket from the computer.6. Remove the power-connector cable from the computer.Installing the Power-Connector Port1. Co

Removing the Power LED Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a) batteryb) base coverc) hard drived) bluetooth

Installing the Power LED Board1. Place the power LED board in its compartment in the display assembly.2. Tighten the screw to secure the LED board to

5. Use the tab and pull the lower right edge of the modem card from the slot.6. Hold and remove the modem card from the computer.Installing the Modem

j) ExpressCard cagek) system board3. Disconnect the modem-card cable from the modem card.4. Remove the modem cable from the routing channel.5. Remove

Installing the Modem Connector1. Place the modem connector in its compartment.2. Place the modem-connector bracket on the connector.3. Tighten the scr

3. Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer.4. Remove the I/O board from the computer.Installing the Input Output (I/O) Board1. Pla

c) hard drived) bluetooth carde) keyboard trimf) keyboardg) display assemblyh) palmresti) media boardj) ExpressCard cagek) system board3. Remove the s

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4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Palmrest1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2.

7. Disconnect the SD card cable from the system board.8. Lift and remove the palmrest from the computer.Installing the Palmrest1. Align the palmrest a

5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the System Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Compute

6. Remove the LVDS cable bracket from the computer.7. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the back of the system board.8. Disconnect the speaker cable from

10. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer.11. Gently lift the left edge of the system board assembly and raise it to a 45–deg

Installing the System Board1. Place the system board on the chassis.2. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer.3. Connect the me

5. Pull upwards on the tab to disconnect the LVDS cable from the computer.6. Disconnect the camera cable from the computer.7. Remove the LVDS and came

9. Remove any antennas from the routing channel.10. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer.11. Remove the display assembly

3. Route the antennae through the routing channel.4. Connect the antennae to the computer.5. Route the LVDS and the camera through the routing channel

Installing the Display Bezel1. Place the display bezel onto the display assembly.2. Starting from the top corner, press on the display bezel and work

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5. Peel off the LVDS cable connector tape and disconnect the LVDS cable from the display panel.6. Remove the display panel from the display assembly.I

a) batteryb) base coverc) hard drived) bluetooth carde) keyboard trimf) keyboardg) display assembly3. Rotate the left and right hinges upwards to a ve

Removing the Display Hinges1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a) batteryb) base coverc) hard drived) bluetooth

Installing the Display Hinges1. Place both the display hinges on the panel.2. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the display assembly.

4. Remove the screw that secures the camera to the display assembly.5. Remove the camera from the display assembly.Installing the Camera1. Install the

j) display hinges3. Disconnect the LVDS and camera cable from the camera.4. Peel back the adhesives securing the LVDS and camera cable to the display

h) hard drivei) base coverj) battery5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Speakers1. Follow the procedures in Be

Installing the Speakers1. Align the speakers in the original position and connect the speaker cables.2. Tighten the screws to secure the speakers.3. I

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3Docking Port InformationThe docking port is used for connecting the laptop to a docking station (optional).1. Docking Port59

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

6. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main batte

CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.3. Replace the battery.4. Connect