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Dell Latitude E6440 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P38G Regulatory Type: P38G001.
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.
Contents 1 Working on Your Computer....................................................................................................... 7 Before Working Inside Your Computer ..........................................................................
Installing the Processor .......................................................................................................................................... 26 Removing the Power Connector .......................................................
5 Technical Specifications......................................................................................................... 63 6 Contacting Dell...................................................................................................
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1 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.
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.
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.
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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. System Overview Figure 1. Back View — Back Cover Removed 1. base corner caps 2. power connector 3. heatsink assembly 4.
Figure 2. Top View — Keyboard and Palmrest Assembly removed 1. WiFi-switch board 2. ExpressCard cage 3. speakers 4. hard-drive bay 5. system board 6. I/O board Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
Removing the ExpressCard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Press in on the ExpressCard to release it from the computer. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer. Installing the ExpressCard 1. Slide the ExpressCard in its slot until it clicks in place.
Removing the Base Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer. Lift the base cover and remove it from the computer. Installing the Base Cover 1. Place the base cover to align with the screw holes on the computer.
Installing the Memory 1. Insert the memory into the memory socket. 2. Press the securing 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 Hard Drive 1.
5. Flex the hard-drive isolation. Peel off the hard-drive isolation from the hard drive. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Fix the hard-drive isolation on the hard drive. 2. Attach the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive.
4. Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive latch to the optical drive. Slide the optical-drive latch and remove it from the optical-drive. 5. Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive latch bracket to the optical drive. Remove the latch bracket from the optical drive.
3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the keyboard trim to release it from the computer. Lift it 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.
3. Remove the screws on the back of the computer and flip the computer. 4. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palmrest assembly, lift and flip the keyboard to access the keyboard-cable.
5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board. Installing the Keyboard 1. Connect the keyboard cable to the system board. 2. Slide the keyboard into its compartment until it clicks into place. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard to the palmrest assembly.
3. Perform the following steps: a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card. b. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system board. c. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. Installing the WLAN Card 1. Insert the WLAN card in its connector at a 45–degree angle in its slot.
Installing the WWAN Card 1. Place the WWAN card in its slot in the system board. 2. Press the WWAN card down and tighten the screw to secure the WWAN card to the computer. 3. Connect the antenna cables to their connectors on the WWAN card. 4. Install: a.
3. Install: a. base cover b. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Network Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a. battery b. base cover c. base corner cap (left) 3.
6. Install: a. base corner cap (left) b. base cover c. battery 7. 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.
3. Disconnect the fan cable and remove the screws that secure the heatsink assembly to the system board. NOTE: Remove the screws in the numerical order as displayed in the image. 4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Lift the heatsink assembly from the computer.
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Processor 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a. battery b. base cover c. heatsink assembly 3. Rotate the processor-cam lock in a counter-clockwise direction.
3. Remove the screw that secures the bracket to the computer and disconnect the camera cable that secures the power connector to the computer. 4. Unroute the camera and the LVDS cables that secure the power connector to the computer. 5. Disconnect the power-connector cable and remove the screw that secures the power connector to the computer.
Installing the Power Connector 1. Place the power connector in its slot. 2. Connect the power-connector cable and tighten the screw that secures the power connector to the computer. 3. Route the camera cable and the LVDS cable that secures the power connector to the computer.
Removing the Palmrest Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a. SD card b. ExpressCard c. battery d. keyboard trim e. keyboard f. hard drive g. optical drive h. display-hinge cover i. base cover j. base corner caps 3.
4. Flip the computer and disconnect the following cables: a. media board b. Unified Security Hub (USH) board c. touchpad d. Wi-Fi board e. LED board 5. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest assembly to the computer. Installing the Palmrest Assembly 1.
3. Connect the following cables: a. media board b. Unified Security Hub (USH) board c. touchpad d. Wi-Fi board e. LED board 4. Flip the computer and tighten the screws to secure the palmrest assembly to the base of the computer. 5. Install: a. base corner caps b.
3. Remove the screws that secure the ExpressCard cage cover to the computer. Remove the ExpressCard cage cover from the computer. 4. Remove the screws that secure the ExpressCard cage to the system board. Remove the ExpressCard cage from the system board.
4. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. base corner caps c. base cover d. display-hinge cover e. optical drive f. hard drive g. keyboard h. keyboard trim i. battery j. ExpressCard k. SD Card 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer .
Installing the WiFi-Switch Board 1. Place the WiFi-switch board in its slot. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the WiFi-switch board to the computer. 3. Connect the WiFi-switch board cable to the system board. 4. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. base cover c.
3. Disconnect the coin-cell battery and the speaker cables from the system board. 4. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer and perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Lift the latch that secures the WiFi-switch board cable to the system board [1].
5. Lift the system board from the computer. Installing the System Board 1. Place the system board to align with the ports on the computer. 2. Connect the WiFi-Switch board cable to the system board and tighten the screws to secure the system board. 3.
Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a. SD card b. ExpressCard c. battery d. keyboard trim e. keyboard f. hard drive g. optical drive h. display-hinge cover i. base cover j. base corner caps k.
3. Install: a. system board b. display assembly c. ExpressCard cage d. processor e. heatsink assembly f. WWAN card g. WLAN card h. memory i. coin-cell battery j. power connector k. palmrest assembly l. base corner caps m. base cover n. display-hinge cover o.
3. Disconnect the I/O cable from the system board and remove the screws that secure the I/O board to the computer. Remove the I/O board from the computer. Installing the I/O Board 1. Place the I/O board in its slot and snap it in place. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the I/O board.
Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a. battery b. keyboard trim c. keyboard d. hard drive e. optical drive f. display-hinge cover g. base cover h. base corner caps i. power connector j.
4. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer. Disconnect the LVDS cable and release the LVDS cable and camera cable from the routing channel. 5. Remove the display assembly from the computer. Installing the Display Assembly 1.
4. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. power connector c. base corner caps d. base cover e. display-hinge cover f. optical drive g. hard drive h. keyboard i. keyboard trim j. battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Display Bezel 1.
4. Remove the display bezel from the display assembly. Installing the Display Bezel 1. Place the display bezel onto the display assembly. 2. Starting from the top corner, press on the display bezel and work around the entire bezel until it clicks onto the display assembly.
Removing the Display Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a. battery b. display-hinge cap c. base cover d. base corner caps e. display assembly f. display bezel 3. Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly.
4. Flip the display panel over. 45.
5. 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 1. Connect the LVDS cable and stick the LVDS cable-connector tape. 2. Flip the display and place it in the display assembly.
Removing the Display Hinges 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a. battery b. display-hinge cap c. base cover d. base corner caps e. display assembly f. display bezel g. display panel 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a.
Removing the Camera 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a. battery b. display assembly c. display bezel 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Disconnect the camera cable. b. Remove the screw that secures the camera module.
3 System Setup System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS ‐ level options. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardw.
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.
Option Description • Legacy (Default Setting) • UEFI Advanced Boot Options Enable Legacy Option ROMs (enable by default) Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time. Table 3. System Configuration Option Description Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated network controller.
Option Description NOTE: SATA is configured to support RAID mode. Drives Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. The options are: • SATA-0 • SATA-1 • SATA-2 • SATA-4 Default Setting: All drives are enabled. SMART Reporting This field controls if the hard drive errors for the integrated drives are reported during system startup.
Option Description Miscellaneous Devices Allows you enable or disable the various on board devices. The options are: • Enable Internal Modem • Enable Microphone • Enable Camera • Enable Module.
Option Description Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected. Password Configuration You can define the length of your password. Min = 4 , Max = 32 Password Bypass Allows you to enable or disable the permission to bypass the System and the Internal HDD password, when they are set.
Option Description NOTE: For enable system need to be UEFI boot mode and enable legacy option ROMs to be turned off. Expert key Management Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The Enable Custom Mode option is disabled by default.
Option Description Default Setting: Enable Intel TurboBoost Hyper-Thread Control Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the processor. Default Setting: Enabled Rapid Start Technology Allows you to set the rapid start time. The option is set by default.
Option Description • Block Sleep (S3) Peak Shift Allows you to set the peak shift. The option is disabled by default. Advanced Battery Charge Configuration Allows you to enable the advance battery charge mode. The option is disabled by default. Primary Battery Charge Configuration A Long Life Cycle battery is currently attached.
Option Description Extend BIOS POST Time Allows you to create an additional pre-boot delay. The options are: • 0 seconds (Default Setting) • 5 seconds • 10 seconds MEBx Hotkey Allows you to enable the MEBx hotkey function if required. The options is enabled by default.
Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet 1. Restart the computer.
NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password is deleted and you need not provide the system password to log on to the computer. To enter a system setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot.
4 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.
Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. The device status LEDs are usually located either on the top or left side of the keyboard. They are used to display the storage, battery and wireless devices connectivity and activity.
5 Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help and Support , and then select the option to view information about your computer. NOTE: In Windows 8, navigate to Help and Support to view information about your computer.
Feature Specification Internal high-definition audio External microphone-in, stereo headphones, external speakers connector Speakers two Internal speaker amplifier 1 W (RMS) per channel Volume controls hot keys Table 20.
Features Specification Memory card reader Support upto SD4.0 Micro Subscriber Identity Module (uSIM) card one Docking port one Table 24. Contactless Smart Card Feature Specification Supported Smart Cards/Technologies BTO with USH Table 25. Display Feature Specification Type HD Anti-Glare Dimensions: Height 224.
Table 28. Battery Feature Specification Type 6 cell (65 WHr) lithium ion 9 cell (97 WHr) lithium ion Dimensions: Depth 48.08 mm (1.89 inches) 71.79 mm (2.83 inches) Height 20.00 mm (0.79 inch) 20.00 mm (0.79 inch) Width 208.00 mm (8.19 inches) 214.00 mm (8.
Table 31. Environmental Feature Specification Temperature: Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10 % to 90 % (non condensing) Storage 5 % to 95 % (non condensing) Altitude (maximum): Operating –15.
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6 Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.
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