Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme 7404 Owner's Manual

Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme – 7404Owner's ManualRegulatory Model: P45GRegulatory Type: P45G001

3. privacy shutter 4. camera (optional)5. camera status light 6. speaker7. outdoor-readable display/touchscreen 8. power button9. memory-card reader 1

3Removing and Installing ComponentsThis section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.Opening th

Removing the Stylus and Tether1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Perform the following steps:a. Pull the stylus out fr

Removing the Battery1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside your computer.2. Perform the following steps to remove the battery:a. Lift and o

Installing the Hard Drive1. To secure the hard drive, push the hard drive into its compartment.2. Rotate the door back towards the computer and press

Removing the Handle1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. hard drivec. bottom cover3. Perform the foll

Removing the Battery Connector1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. bottom cover3. Perform the follow

3. Perform the following steps:a. Disconnect the docking board antenna cables. [1]CAUTION: Please exercise caution while disconnecting the antenna cab

Installing the Docking Board1. Connect the docking board connector cable to the system board.2. Align the docking board in its position on the system

Removing the ExpressCard Module1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. bottom coverc. hard drive3. Perf

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

4. Perform the following steps to remove the ExpressCard board:a. Disconnect the ExpressCard board connector cable from the system board. [1,2]b. Remo

3. Perform the following steps to remove the optical drive:a. Unlock the optical drive bay press latch doors and open it.b. Disconnect the optical dri

6. Install:a. docking boardb. bottom coverc. battery7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Graphics Processing Un

Removing the Heatsink1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. bottom coverc. GPU module (optional)3. Per

Removing the System Fan1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. bottom cover3. Perform the following ste

3. To remove the GPS module:a. Disconnect the GPS antenna cable from the module. [1]b. Release the GPS module from its connector to the system board.

3. Perform the following steps to remove the USH daughter board:a. Disconnect the USH daughter board connector cable by lifting the release tab upward

3. Perform the following steps to remove the LED board:a. Disconnect the LED board connector cable by lifting the release tab upwards. [1,2]b. Remove

3. Perform the following steps to remove the fingerprint reader:a. Remove the screws that secure the fingerprint reader cover. [1]b. Lift the cover an

3. Perform the following steps:a. Open the press latch door by pressing the release tab upwards and lifting it in the direction indicated. [1,2]b. Rem

Contents1 Working on Your Computer...6Before Working Inside Your Computer

5. Install:a. bottom coverb. battery6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Coin-cell Battery1. Follow the procedu

Removing the WLAN Card1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. bottom cover3. Perform the following step

3. Perform the following steps to remove the WWAN card:a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN card.b. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN c

Removing the System Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. hard drivec. keyboardd. keyboard doore

4. Perform the following steps:a. Remove the screws that secure the display connector to the system board. [1]b. Lift and remove the metal piece that

6. Perform the following steps:a. Lift and rotate the system board in the direction indicated. [1]b. Slide the system board forward and release any ot

9. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Smart Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer

4. Install:a. system boardb. sim boardc. WWAN cardd. WLAN carde. GPS modulef. ExpressCardg. heatsinkh. GPU modulei. Memory modulej. optical drivek. do

3. Perform the following steps:a. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest to the chassis. [1]b. Flip the computer over in the direction indicated.F

3. Install:a. SmartCard readerb. system boardc. sim boardd. fingerprint readere. WWAN cardf. WLAN cardg. GPS moduleh. coin-cell batteryi. ExpressCardj

Removing the USH Daughter Board...25Installing the USH

3. Perform the following steps:a. Open the I/O port press latch door.b. Remove the thumb screws that secure the I/O port module to the computer.Figure

4. Install the thumb screws that secure the I/O board to the computer chassis.5. Install:a. SmartCard readerb. system boardc. sim boardd. WWAN carde.

3. Perform the following steps to remove the keyboard door:a. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard door. [1]b. Disconnect the keyboard cables fr

Removing the Keyboard Control Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. hard drivec. keyboardd. bott

3. Install:a. system boardb. sim boardc. WWAN cardd. WLAN carde. GPS modulef. ExpressCardg. heatsinkh. GPU modulei. Memory modulej. optical drivek. do

3. Perform the following steps to remove the speaker:a. Remove the screws that secure the speaker module to the computer. [1]b. Unroute the speaker ca

Removing the Power Connector1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. hard drivec. keyboardd. bottom cove

3. Install:a. system boardb. sim boardc. WWAN cardd. WLAN carde. GPS modulef. ExpressCardg. heatsinkh. GPU modulei. Memory modulej. optical drivek. do

3. Perform the following steps:a. Unroute the display cables and antennas from the routing channels. [1]b. Disconnect the antennas from the modules.c.

5. Perform the following steps:a. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the computer.b. Unroute the display cables completely from the r

System Setup Options...55Updatin

9. Install:a. heatsinkb. GPU modulec. bottom coverd. battery10. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Display Panel

4. Perform the following steps to remove the display panel:a. Disconnect the eDP cable from the display assembly. [1]b. Disconnect the camera connecto

3. Perform the following steps to remove the camera:a. Disconnect the camera cable from the assembly. [1]b. Remove the screws that secure the camera t

3. Perform the following steps:a. Disconnect the touch screen controller board cable. [1]b. Remove the screw that secures the touch screen controller

4System 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

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

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

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

4. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.NOTE: If you change the System and/or Set

5DiagnosticsIf 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

4. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.6. Close the dis

6Contacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill,

After Working Inside Your ComputerAfter you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turn

2System Overview1. display latch 2. microphone9