Dell E7440 Owner's manual

Dell Latitude E7440

Owner's Manual

Regulatory Model: P40G

Regulatory Type: P40G001

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the

problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Dell

™

, the Dell logo,

Dell Boomi

™

,

Dell Precision

™

,

OptiPlex

™

,

Latitude

™

,

PowerEdge

™

,

PowerVault

™

,

PowerConnect

™

,

OpenManage

™

,

EqualLogic

™

,

Compellent

™

,

KACE

™

,

FlexAddress

™

,

Force10

™

and

Vostro

™

are trademarks of Dell

Inc.

Intel

®

,

Pentium

®

,

Xeon

®

,

Core

®

and

Celeron

®

are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

AMD

®

is a registered trademark and

AMD Opteron

™

,

AMD Phenom

™

and

AMD Sempron

™

are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Microsoft

®

,

Windows

®

,

Windows Server

®

,

Internet Explorer

®

,

MS-DOS

®

,

Windows Vista

®

and

Active Directory

®

are either trademarks

or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Red Hat

®

and

Red Hat

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Enterprise Linux

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Novell

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and

SUSE

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are

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Oracle

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and/or its affiliates.

Citrix

®

,

Xen

®

,

XenServer

®

and

XenMotion

®

are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in

the United States and/or other countries.

VMware

®

,

vMotion

®

,

vCenter

®

,

vCenter SRM

™

and

vSphere

®

are registered trademarks or

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IBM

®

is a registered trademark of International Business Machines

Corporation.

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Rev. A00

Contents

1 Working on Your Computer....................................................................................................... 5

Before Working Inside Your Computer.....................................................................................................................5

Turning Off Your Computer....................................................................................................................................... 6

After Working Inside Your Computer........................................................................................................................7

2 Removing and Installing Components..................................................................................... 9

Recommended Tools................................................................................................................................................ 9

System Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Inside View — BackInside View — Front..........................................................................................................9

Removing the SD Card............................................................................................................................................10

Installing the SD Card............................................................................................................................................. 11

Removing the Battery............................................................................................................................................. 11

Installing the Battery.............................................................................................................................................. 12

Removing the Base Cover.......................................................................................................................................12

Installing the Base Cover........................................................................................................................................14

Removing the Hard Drive ....................................................................................................................................... 14

Installing the Hard Drive ........................................................................................................................................ 16

Removing the Keyboard Trim..................................................................................................................................16

Installing the Keyboard Trim...................................................................................................................................16

Removing the Keyboard..........................................................................................................................................17

Installing the Keyboard...........................................................................................................................................18

Removing the WLAN Card...................................................................................................................................... 19

Installing the WLAN Card....................................................................................................................................... 19

Removing the mSATA SSD Card.............................................................................................................................19

Installing the mSATA SSD Card..............................................................................................................................20

Removing the Memory Module.............................................................................................................................. 20

Installing the Memory Module................................................................................................................................20

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery..............................................................................................................................20

Installing the Coin-Cell Battery...............................................................................................................................21

Removing the Palmrest...........................................................................................................................................21

Installing the Palmrest............................................................................................................................................24

Removing the Speakers..........................................................................................................................................25

Installing the Speakers........................................................................................................................................... 26

Removing the Display-Hinge Cover........................................................................................................................ 26

Installing the Display-Hinge Cover......................................................................................................................... 27

Removing the Display Assembly.............................................................................................................................27

Installing the Display Assembly..............................................................................................................................32

Removing the System Fan.......................................................................................................................................32

Installing the System Fan........................................................................................................................................33

Removing the Heatsink........................................................................................................................................... 33

Installing the Heatsink............................................................................................................................................ 34

Removing the System Board...................................................................................................................................34

Installing the System Board....................................................................................................................................37

Removing the Power Connector ............................................................................................................................38

Installing the Power Connector.............................................................................................................................. 38

Removing the I/O Board..........................................................................................................................................38

Installing the I/O Board...........................................................................................................................................39

Removing the Display Bezel................................................................................................................................... 40

Installing the Display Bezel.....................................................................................................................................40

Removing the Display Panel................................................................................................................................... 40

Installing the Display Panel.................................................................................................................................... 41

Removing the Camera.............................................................................................................................................41

Installing the Camera..............................................................................................................................................42

3 Docking Port Information.........................................................................................................43

4 System Setup............................................................................................................................. 45

Boot Sequence....................................................................................................................................................... 45

Navigation Keys......................................................................................................................................................45

System Setup Options.............................................................................................................................................46

Updating the BIOS ................................................................................................................................................. 55

System and Setup Password..................................................................................................................................56

Assigning a System Password and Setup Password...................................................................................... 56

Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password..................................................................57

5 Diagnostics.................................................................................................................................59

Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics...............................................................................59

Device Status Lights............................................................................................................................................... 59

Battery Status Lights.............................................................................................................................................. 60

6 Specifications............................................................................................................................ 61

7 Contacting Dell.......................................................................................................................... 67

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Working on Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your

personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following

conditions exist:

• You have performed the steps in Working on Your Computer.

• You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

• A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal procedure in

reverse order.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For

additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/

regulatory_compliance

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform

troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or

telephone service and support team. 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.

CAUTION: 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.

CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a

card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its

pins.

CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some

cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs

before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any

connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.

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 clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.

2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).

3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked) such as the optional Media Base or Battery Slice,

undock it.

CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the

cable from the network device.

4. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.

5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

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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 battery before you service the

computer.

7. Remove the main battery.

8. Turn the computer top-side up.

9. Open the display.

10. Press the power button to ground the system board.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before

opening the display.

CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal

surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal

surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.

11. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots.

Turning Off Your Computer

CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your

computer.

1. Shut down the operating system:

– In Windows 8:

* Using a touch-enabled device:

a. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings.

b. Select the and then select Shut down

* Using a mouse:

a. Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.

b. Click the and select Shut down.

– In Windows 7:

1. Click Start .

2. Click Shut Down.

or

1.

Click Start .

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

Down.

.

2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not

automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4

seconds to turn them off.

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After Working Inside 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.

1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such

as an ExpressCard.

2. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.

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 your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.

5. Turn on your computer.

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2

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

System Overview

Inside View — Back

1. memory module

2. battery bay

3. SIM card slot

4. coin-cell battery

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5. storage device

6. WWAN card

7. WLAN card

8. docking station connector

9. heatsink

10. system fan

Inside View — Front

1. I/O board

2. speakers

3. system board

4. display assembly

Removing the SD Card

1. Follow the procedures in

Before Working Inside Your Computer

.

2. Press in on the SD card to release it from the computer.

3. Slide the SD card out of the computer.

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Installing the SD Card

1. Slide the SD card into its slot until it clicks into place.

2. Follow the procedures in

After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Battery

1. Follow the procedures in

Before Working Inside Your Computer

.

2. Slide the release latch to unlock the battery.

3. Remove the battery from the computer.

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Installing the Battery

1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place.

2. Follow the procedures in

After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Base Cover

1. Follow the procedures in

Before Working Inside Your Computer

.

2. Remove the battery.

3. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer.

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4. Lift the base cover to remove it from the computer.

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Installing the Base Cover

1. Place the base cover to align with the screw holes correctly on the computer.

2. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer.

3. Install the battery.

4. Follow the procedures in

After Working Inside Your Computer

.

Removing the Hard Drive

1. Follow the procedures in

Before Working Inside Your Computer

.

2. Remove:

a) battery

b) base cover

3. Disconnect the hard-drive cable that secures the hard-drive cage to the computer and remove the screws that

secures it to the computer.

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4. Lift the hard-drive cage from the computer.

5. Disconnect the hard-drive cable that secures the hard drive to the hard-drive cage.

6. Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive to the hard-drive cage and lift the hard drive from the hard-drive

cage.

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Installing the Hard Drive

1. Slide the hard-drive in its slot in the computer.

2. Tighten the screw that secures the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

3. Connect the hard drive cable to the hard-drive cage.

4. Place the hard-drive bracket and tighten the screw to secure the hard drive cage to the computer.

5. Connect the hard-drive cage cable to the computer.

6. Install:

a) base cover

b) battery

7. Follow the procedures in

After Working Inside Your Computer

.

Removing the Keyboard Trim

1. Follow the procedures in

Before Working Inside Your Computer

.

2. Remove the battery.

3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the keyboard trim to release it from the computer. Lift up to remove the keyboard trim

from the computer.

Installing the Keyboard Trim

1. Align the keyboard trim to its slot.

2. Press along the sides of the keyboard trim until it clicks in place.

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3. Install the battery.

4. Follow the procedures in

After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Keyboard

1. Follow the procedures in

Before Working Inside Your Computer

.

2. Remove:

a) battery

b) base cover

c) keyboard trim

3. Remove the screws and lift the battery bay of the computer.

4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:

a) Lift the keyboard-backlight cable latch [1].

b) Remove the cable from the system board [2].

c) Lift the trackstick cable latch [3].

d) Remove the cable from the system board [4].

e) Lift the keyboard cable latch [5].

f) Remove the cable from the system board [6].

g) Lift the touchpad cable latch [7].

h) Remove the cable from the system board [8].

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5. Flip the computer and remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer. Lift the keyboard from the

computer.

Installing the Keyboard

1. Connect the keyboard cable and secure it to the keyboard using the tape.

2. Connect the keyboard cable to the system board.

3. Slide the keyboard into its compartment and ensure that it clicks into place.

4. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard on the palmrest.

5. Flip the computer and tighten the screws to secure the keyboard.

6. Install:

a) keyboard trim

b) base cover

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c) battery

7. Follow the procedures in

After Working Inside Your Computer

.

Removing the WLAN Card

1. Follow the procedures in

Before Working Inside Your Computer

.

2. Remove:

a) battery

b) base cover

3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card and remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the

computer. Remove the WLAN card from the computer.

Installing the WLAN Card

1. Insert the WLAN card into its connector at a 45–degree angle into its slot.

2. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the computer.

3. Connect the antenna cables to their respective connectors marked on the WLAN card.

4. Install:

a) base cover

b) battery

5. Follow the procedures in

After Working Inside Your Computer

.

Removing the mSATA SSD Card

1. Follow the procedures in

Before Working Inside Your Computer

.

2. Remove:

a) battery

b) SD card

c) base cover

3. Remove the screw that secures the mSATA SSD card and remove the mSATA SSD card from the computer.

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Installing the mSATA SSD Card

1. Place the mSATA SSD card in its slot in the computer.

2. Tighten the screw to secure the mSATA SSD card to the computer.

3. Install:

a) base cover

b) SD card

c) battery

4. Follow the procedures in

After Working Inside Your Computer

.

Removing the Memory Module

1. Follow the procedures in

Before Working Inside Your Computer

.

2. Remove:

a) battery

b) base cover

3. Pry the securing clips away from the memory module until it pops up. Remove the memory module from its

connector on the system board.

Installing the Memory Module

1. Insert the memory module into the socket.

2. Press the retention clips to secure the memory module to the system board.

3. Install:

a) base cover

b) battery

4. Follow the procedures in

After Working Inside Your Computer

.

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

1. Follow the procedures in

Before Working Inside Your Computer

.

2. Remove:

a) battery

b) base cover

3. Slide the coin-cell battery cable and disconnect from the system board. Remove the coin-cell battery from the

computer.

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