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- Page 1 Dell Latitude E6430 / E6430 ATG Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P25G Regulatory Type: P25G001, P25G002...
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Page 2: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings....................2 1 Working on Your Computer.......................7 ........................7 Before Working Inside Your Computer ............................8 Turning Off Your Computer ........................8 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Removing and Installing Components...................11 ..............................11 Recommended Tools ............................11 Removing the ATG Handle ............................11 Installing the ATG Handle ..........................12... - Page 4 ............................26 Removing the Processor ............................26 Installing the Processor ..........................26 Removing the Bluetooth Card ..........................28 Installing the Bluetooth Card ..........................28 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery ..........................28 Installing the Coin-Cell Battery ..........................29 Removing the ExpressCard Cage ..........................29 Installing the ExpressCard Cage ............................30 Removing the Media Board .............................31 Installing the Media Board ........................31...
- Page 5 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password ..............71 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 5 Diagnostics..........................73 ................73 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 6 Troubleshooting Your Computer.....................75 ...............................75 Device Status Lights ..............................76 Battery Status Lights 7 Technical Specifications......................77 8 Contacting Dell .........................85...
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Page 7: Working On Your Computer
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. -
Page 8: Turning Off Your Computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. - Page 9 CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. Replace the battery. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. Turn on your computer.
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Page 11: Removing And Installing Components
Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe Removing the ATG Handle Before Working Inside Your Computer . -
Page 12: Removing The Atg Port Covers
Removing the ATG Port Covers Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the screws on the right ATG port cover. Remove the right ATG port cover. Repeat the steps 1 and 2 to remove the left ATG port cover. Installing the ATG Port Covers Place the ATG port covers and tighten the screws that secure it to the computer. -
Page 13: Installing The Secure Digital (Sd) Card
Slide the SD card out of the computer. Installing the Secure Digital (SD) Card Slide the SD card into its slot until it clicks into place. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the ExpressCard Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Press in on the ExpressCard to release it from the computer. -
Page 14: Removing The Battery
Removing the Battery Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Slide the release latches to unlock the battery and flip the battery out of the computer. Installing the Battery Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. After Working Inside Your Computer. -
Page 15: Removing The Base Cover
Removing the Base Cover Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer. Lift the base cover to remove it from the computer. Installing the Base Cover Place the base cover to align with the screw holes on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer. -
Page 16: Installing The Keyboard Trim
Pry the keyboard trim along the sides and bottom. Lift up to remove the keyboard trim from the unit. Installing the Keyboard Trim Align the keyboard trim to its slot. Press along the sides of the keyboard trim until it clicks in place. Install the battery. - Page 17 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palmrest assembly. Lift and turn the keyboard to access the keyboard cable. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board. Remove the keyboard from the computer.
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Page 18: Installing The Keyboard
Peel back the adhesive tape securing the keyboard connector. Remove the keyboard cable from the keyboard. Installing the Keyboard Connect the keyboard cable and secure it to the keyboard using the tape. Connect the keyboard cable to the system board. Slide the keyboard into its compartment and ensure that it clicks into place. -
Page 19: Removing The Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the battery. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. Slide the hard drive out of the computer. Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive. Remove the hard-drive caddy from the hard drive. -
Page 20: Installing The Hard Drive
Remove the hard-drive isolation from the hard drive. Installing the Hard Drive Install the hard-drive isolation on the hard drive. Attach the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive. Tighten the screws to secure the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive. Slide the hard drive into the computer. - Page 21 Pull the optical drive from the computer. Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive latch to the optical drive assembly. Push the optical-drive latch forward and remove it from the optical-drive assembly. Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive latch bracket to the optical-drive assembly Remove the latch bracket from the optical drive.
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Page 22: Installing The Optical Drive
Remove the optical-drive door from the optical drive. Installing the Optical Drive Secure the optical-drive door to the optical drive. Install the latch bracket to the optical drive. Tighten the screws to secure the optical-drive latch bracket to the optical drive assembly. Secure the optical-drive latch to the optical drive assembly. -
Page 23: Installing The Memory
Remove the memory module from its connector on the system board. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the second memory module. Installing the Memory Insert the memory module into the memory socket. Press the securing clips to secure the memory module to the system board. Install: a) base cover b) battery... -
Page 24: Installing The Wlan Card
Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer. Remove the WLAN card from its slot on the system board. Installing the WLAN Card Insert the WLAN card into its connector at a 45–degree angle into its slot. Connect the antenna cables to their respective connectors marked on the WLAN card. -
Page 25: Installing The Heat Sink
a) battery b) base cover Disconnect the heat-sink cable. Remove the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. Remove the heat sink from the computer. Installing the Heat Sink Slide the heat sink into its original position in the system board. Tighten the screws to secure the heat sink to the system board Connect the heat-sink cable to the system board. -
Page 26: Removing The Processor
Removing the Processor Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) heat sink Rotate the processor cam lock in a counter-clockwise direction. Remove the processor from the computer. Installing the Processor Align the notches on the processor and the socket, and insert the processor into the socket. - Page 27 c) base cover Remove the screw that secures the bluetooth card to the computer. Lift up the card along the bottom edge and remove it from the housing. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the system board and remove the card from the computer. Disconnect the cable from the bluetooth card.
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Page 28: Installing The Bluetooth Card
Installing the Bluetooth Card Connect the bluetooth cable to the bluetooth card. Place the bluetooth card in its slot. Ensure that it is secured in its slot by tightening the screw. Install: a) base cover b) hard drive c) battery After Working Inside Your Computer . -
Page 29: Removing The Expresscard Cage
b) battery After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the ExpressCard Cage Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) bluetooth card e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) display assembly h) palmrest... -
Page 30: Removing The Media Board
f) hard drive g) base cover h) battery After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Media Board Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) bluetooth card e) keyboard trim f) keyboard... -
Page 31: Installing The Media Board
Installing the Media Board Place the media board in its compartment. Tighten the screws to secure the media board. Connect the media board cable to the system board. Install: a) palmrest b) display assembly c) keyboard d) keyboard trim e) bluetooth card f) hard drive g) base cover h) battery... -
Page 32: Installing The Power-Connector Port
Remove the power-connector bracket from the computer. Remove the power-connector cable from the computer. Installing the Power-Connector Port Connect the power-connector cable to the computer. Install the power-connector bracket to its position in the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the power-connector bracket to the computer. Connect the power-connector cable to the system board. -
Page 33: Removing The Power Led Board
Removing the Power LED Board Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) bluetooth module e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) display assembly h) display bezel display panel Disconnect the power LED board cable. -
Page 34: Installing The Power Led Board
Installing the Power LED Board Place the power LED board in its compartment in the display assembly. Tighten the screw to secure the LED board to the display assembly. Connect the power LED board cable to the display assembly. Install: a) display panel b) display bezel c) display assembly... -
Page 35: Installing The Modem Card
Use the tab and pull the lower right edge of the modem card from the slot. Hold and remove the modem card from the computer. Installing the Modem Card Insert the modem card in its slot Ensure that the modem card is seated. Tighten the screw to secure the modem card. - Page 36 ExpressCard cage k) system board Disconnect the modem-card cable from the modem card. Remove the modem cable from the routing channel. Remove the screw that secures the modem-connector bracket to the computer. Remove the modem-connector bracket from the computer. Remove the modem connector from the computer.
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Page 37: Installing The Modem Connector
Installing the Modem Connector Place the modem connector in its compartment. Place the modem-connector bracket on the connector. Tighten the screw to secure the modem-connector bracket. Route the modem connector cable. Connect the modem-card cable to the modem card. Install: a) system board b) ExpressCard cage c) media board (available in E6430/E6430 ATG only) -
Page 38: Installing The Input Output (I/O) Board
Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer. Remove the I/O board from the computer. Installing the Input Output (I/O) Board Place the I/O board in its compartment. Tighten the screws to secure the I/O board. Install: a) system board b) ExpressCard cage c) media board (available in E6430/E6430 ATG only) -
Page 39: Installing The Hard-Drive Support Plate
c) hard drive d) bluetooth card e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) display assembly h) palmrest media board ExpressCard cage k) system board Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive support plate to the computer. Lift the hard-drive support plate from the computer. Installing the Hard-Drive Support Plate Place the hard-drive support plate in its compartment. -
Page 40: Removing The Palmrest
After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Palmrest Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) bluetooth card e) keyboard trim f) keyboard Remove the screws that secure the palmrest assembly to the base of the computer. -
Page 41: Installing The Palmrest
Disconnect the SD card cable from the system board. Lift and remove the palmrest from the computer. Installing the Palmrest Align the palmrest assembly to its original position in the computer and snap it into place. Connect the following cables: a) SD card b) touchpad c) LED... -
Page 42: Removing The System Board
After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the System Board Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) optical drive e) bluetooth card f) keyboard trim g) keyboard h) display assembly palmrest... - Page 43 Remove the LVDS cable bracket from the computer. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the back of the system board. Disconnect the speaker cable from the base of the system board. Flip the system over and disconnect the media board cable from the system board.
- Page 44 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–degree angle and release the system board from the port connectors on the right. 12.
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Page 45: Installing The System Board
Installing the System Board Place the system board on the chassis. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer. Connect the media board cable. Flip the computer and connect the following cables to the system board: a) speaker b) coin-cell battery c) LVDS Tighten the screw to secure the LVDS cable bracket. - Page 46 Pull upwards on the tab to disconnect the LVDS cable from the computer. Disconnect the camera cable from the computer. Remove the LVDS and camera cable from the routing channel. Disconnect any antennas connected to wireless solutions.
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Page 47: Installing The Display Assembly
Remove any antennas from the routing channel. 10. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer. 11. Remove the display assembly from the computer. Installing the Display Assembly Connect the display assembly to the computer. Flip the computer and tighten the screws to secure the display assembly. -
Page 48: Removing The Display Bezel
Route the antennae through the routing channel. Connect the antennae to the computer. Route the LVDS and the camera through the routing channel. Connect the camera cable to the computer. Connect the LVDS cable to the computer. Install the LVDS support bracket in its position on the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the support bracket to the computer. -
Page 49: Installing The Display Bezel
Installing the Display Bezel Place the display bezel onto the display assembly. Starting from the top corner, press on the display bezel and work around the entire bezel until it clicks onto the display assembly. Press on the left and right edges of the display bezel. Install the battery. -
Page 50: Installing The Display Panel
Peel off the LVDS cable connector tape and disconnect the LVDS cable from the display panel. Remove the display panel from the display assembly. Installing the Display Panel Connect the LVDS cable and stick the LVDS cable connector tape. Flip the display and place it in the display assembly. Tighten the screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly. -
Page 51: Installing The Display-Hinge Caps
a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) bluetooth card e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) display assembly Rotate the left and right hinges upwards to a vertical position. Pry loose the edge of hinge cap from the hinge and remove the hinge caps from the display assembly. Installing the Display-Hinge Caps Slide the left hinge cap on the display panel. -
Page 52: Removing The Display Hinges
Removing the Display Hinges Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) bluetooth card e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) display assembly h) display bezel display panel Remove the screws that secure the display hinge plates to the display assembly. Remove the display hinge plates. -
Page 53: Installing The Display Hinges
Installing the Display Hinges Place both the display hinges on the panel. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the display assembly. Place the display hinge plates on the hinges. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinge plates to the display assembly. Install: a) display panel b) display bezel... -
Page 54: Installing The Camera
Remove the screw that secures the camera to the display assembly. Remove the camera from the display assembly. Installing the Camera Install the camera in its slot on the display panel. Tighten the screw to secure the camera to the display assembly. Connect the LVDS and the camera cable to the camera. -
Page 55: Installing The Lvds And Camera Cable
display hinges Disconnect the LVDS and camera cable from the camera. Peel back the adhesives securing the LVDS and camera cable to the display assembly. Remove the LVDS and camera cable from the display assembly. Installing the LVDS and Camera Cable Route the LVDS and camera cable on the display assembly. -
Page 56: Removing The Speakers
h) hard drive base cover battery After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Speakers Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) keyboard trim e) keyboard f) display assembly g) palmrest... -
Page 57: Installing The Speakers
Installing the Speakers Align the speakers in the original position and connect the speaker cables. Tighten the screws to secure the speakers. Install: a) system board b) bluetooth card c) ExpressCard cage d) media board (available in E6430/E6430 ATG only) e) palmrest f) display assembly g) keyboard... -
Page 59: Docking Port Information
Docking Port Information The docking port is used for connecting the laptop to a docking station (optional). 1. Docking Port... -
Page 61: System Setup
Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup‐defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: •... -
Page 62: System Setup Options
Keys Navigation <Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable. <Tab> Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. <Esc>... - Page 63 Option Description • Disabled • Enabled • Enabled w/PXE (Default Setting) Parallel Port Allows you to define and set how the parallel port on the docking station operates. You can set the parallel port to: • Disabled • • • Serial Port Identifies and defines the serial port settings.
- Page 64 Option Description • Enable SMART Reporting - This option is disabled by default. USB Configuration Allows you to define the USB configuration. The options are: • Enable Boot Support • Enable External USB Port Default Setting: both the options are enabled. USB PowerShare Allows you to configure the behavior of the USB PowerShare feature.
- Page 65 Table 4. Video Option Description LCD Brightness Allows you to set the panel brightness when the ambient sensor is Off. Optimus Allows you to enable or disable the NVIDIA Optimus technology. • Enable Optimus - Default Setting. Table 5. Security Option Description Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration...
- Page 66 Option Description Default Setting: Enable CPU XD Support Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are: • Deactivate (Default Setting) • Disable • Activate NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further changes will be allowed CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.
- Page 67 Option Description Hyper-Thread Control Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the processor. Default Setting: Enabled Table 7. Power Management Option Description AC Behavior Allows the computer to power-uon automatically, when AC adapter is plugged. The option is disabled. •...
- Page 68 Option Description • Custom Charge — you can set the percentage to which the battery must charge . Battery Slice Configuration Allows you to define the how to charge the battery. The options are: • Standard Charge • Express Charge (Default Setting) Table 8.
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Page 69: Updating The Bios
It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For notebooks, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet Restart the computer. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. -
Page 70: System And Setup Password
Automatically detect my Service Tag for me b) Choose from My Products and Services List c) Choose from a list of all Dell products On the application and drivers screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File. -
Page 71: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System And/Or Setup Password
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password: – A password can have up to 32 characters. – The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. – Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed. –... -
Page 73: Diagnostics
Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem. -
Page 75: Troubleshooting Your Computer
Troubleshooting Your Computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the computer. Device Status Lights Table 13. Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. -
Page 76: Battery Status Lights
Battery Status Lights If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: Alternately An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop. blinking amber light and white light Alternately Temporary battery failure with AC adapter present. -
Page 77: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Table 15. - Page 78 Feature Specification NOTE: The computer supports up to the maximum of 16 GB memory; however, a 32-bit operating systems, such as the 32- bit version of Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of address space. Moreover, certain components within the computer require address space in the 4 GB range.
- Page 79 Table 21. Ports and Connectors Features Specification Audio one microphone/stereo headphone/speakers connector Video • one 15-pin VGA connector • 19-pin HDMI connector Network adapter one RJ-45 connector USB 2.0 • one 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector • one eSATA/USB 2.0-compliant connector USB 3.0 Memory card reader one 8-in-1 memory card reader...
- Page 80 Feature Specification • 1600 x 900 pixels Maximum Brightness 200 nits Latitude E6530: Height 210 mm (8.26 inches) Width 360 mm (14.17 inches) Diagonal 394.24 mm (15.60 inches) Active area (X/Y) 344.23 mm x 193.54 mm Maximum resolution • 1366 x 768 pixels •...
- Page 81 Table 24. Keyboard Feature Specification Number of keys United States: 86 keys, United Kingdom: 87 keys, Brazil: 87 keys, and Japan: 90 keys NOTE: Numeric keypad is available for Latitude E6530. Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Table 25. Touchpad Feature Specification Active Area: X-axis 80.00 mm Y-axis...
- Page 82 Feature Specification 6-cell / 9-cell 11.10 VDC Temperature range: Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) Non-Operating –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F) Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell Table 27. AC Adapter Feature Specification Type...
- Page 83 Feature Specification Operating 10 % to 90 % (non condensing) Storage 5 % to 95 % (non condensing) Altitude (maximum): Operating –15.24 m to 3048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) Non-Operating –15.24 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G1 as defined by ISA-71.04–1985...
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Page 85: Contacting Dell
2. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page. 3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.