Dell Latitiude E6500 User Manual

Dell™Latitude™E6500ServiceManual
Troubleshooting
Before Working on Your Computer
Base Assembly
Hinge Covers
Hard Drive
WLAN/WiMax Cards
WWAN Card
WPAN/UWB Cards
Flash Cache Modules
Fan
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Processor Module
Memory
Coin-Cell Battery
Optical Drive
LED Cover
Keyboard
Right-Speaker and Fingerprint Reader Cover
Palm Rest Assembly
Card Cage
System Board Assembly
I/O Daughter Card
Modem
Power Module
Display
Flashing the BIOS
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Model PP30L
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Dell Latitiude E6500 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM	Up to 8GB DDR2
Display	15.4 inch
Storage	Up to 250GB HDD or 128GB SSD
Graphics	NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M or Intel GMA 4500MHD
Operating System	Windows Vista
Weight	2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
Chipset	Intel GM45 Express
Memory	DDR2 SDRAM
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW
Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion
Ports	USB 2.0, VGA, DisplayPort
Wireless	Wi-Fi 802.11a/g/n, Bluetooth
Dimensions	357 x 257 x 33.8 mm (14.1 x 10.1 x 1.33 inches)
Resolution	1280x800, 1680x1050

Summary

Base Assembly Service

Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly

Step-by-step guide to detach the bottom cover of the computer base.

Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly

Instructions for reattaching the bottom cover of the computer base.

Removing the Base Assembly

Replacing the Base Assembly

Flashing the BIOS

Flashing the BIOS From a CD/DVD

Steps to update the BIOS using a CD or DVD media.

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

Processor Module Service

Removing the Processor Module

Detailed steps for safely removing the CPU from its socket.

Replacing the Processor Module

Instructions for installing a new CPU, including alignment and securing.

Hard Drive Service

Removing the Hard Drive

Step-by-step guide to safely remove the hard disk drive from its bay.

Replacing the Hard Drive

Instructions for installing a new hard drive and securing it.

Memory Module Service

Removing a Memory Module

Steps to safely remove RAM modules from their sockets.

Replacing a Memory Module

Instructions for installing new RAM modules into the computer.

System Board Service

Removing the System Board Assembly

Comprehensive guide to disconnecting all components and removing the main board.

Replacing the System Board Assembly

Instructions for reinstalling the system board and reconnecting components.