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Dell Latitude E6230
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P14T
Regulatory Type: P14T001

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  • Page 1 Dell Latitude E6230 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P14T Regulatory Type: P14T001...
  • Page 2 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. © 2013 Dell Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell , the Dell logo, Dell Boomi...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Working on Your Computer....................... 7 ........................7 Before Working Inside Your Computer ............................8 Turning Off Your Computer ........................9 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Removing and Installing Components................... 11 .............................. 11 Recommended Tools ........................11 Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card ........................
  • Page 4 ............................35 Installing the Hall Sensor ..........................36 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery ..........................36 Installing the Coin-Cell Battery ...........................37 Removing the System Board ............................39 Installing the System Board ........................40 Removing the Power-Connector Port ........................41 Installing the Power-Connector Port ..........................41 Removing the ExpressCard Cage ..........................43 Installing the ExpressCard Cage ..........................43...
  • Page 5 7 Technical Specifications......................75 8 Contacting Dell.......................... 81...

  • 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

    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. Remove the main battery. Turn the computer top-side up. Open the display.

  • Page 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. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.

  • 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 Secure Digital (SD) Card Before Working Inside Your Computer .

  • Page 12: Removing The Expresscard

    Removing The ExpressCard Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Press in on the ExpressCard to release it from the computer. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer. Installing the ExpressCard Slide the ExpressCard into its slot until it clicks into place. After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 13: Installing The Battery

    Remove the battery from the computer. Installing the Battery Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the battery.

  • Page 14: Installing The Base Cover

    Loosen the captive screw that secures the base cover to the computer. Slide the base cover out of the computer. Installing the Base Cover Place the base cover to align with the screw hole correctly on the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the base cover to the computer. Install the battery.
  • Page 15 Disconnect and unroute the bluetooth cable. Remove the screw that secures the bluetooth module to the computer. Remove the bluetooth module.

  • Page 16: Installing The Bluetooth Module

    Installing the Bluetooth Module Connect the bluetooth cable to its connector. Tighten the screw to secure the bluetooth module to the computer. Install the: a) base cover b) battery c) ExpressCard d) SD card After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Hard Drive Before Working Inside Your Computer .
  • Page 17 Use a flat-headed screw driver to lift up the edge of the hard drive. Remove the hard drive. Remove the hard-drive connector from the hard drive.

  • Page 18: Installing The Hard Drive

    Remove the hard-drive caddy from the hard drive. Installing the Hard Drive Attach the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive. Connect the hard-drive connector. Replace the hard drive in its slot. Replace the hard-drive bracket to secure the hard drive. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive to the computer.

  • Page 19: Installing The Memory

    Lift and remove the memory module from its connector. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the second memory module. Installing the Memory Insert the memory module into the socket. Press the retention clips to secure the memory module to the system board. Install the: a) base cover b) battery...
  • Page 20 Disconnect the Smart Card reader cable. Disconnect the touchpad cable. Remove the screws that secures the palmrest to the computer.
  • Page 21 Flip the base of the computer to a 45–degree angle. Press downward on the palmrest from the base of the computer. Remove the palmrest.

  • Page 22: Installing The Palmrest

    Installing the Palmrest Align the palmrest to its slot. Press along the sides of the palmrest until it snaps in place. Flip the computer and tighten the screws that secures the palmrest in place. Connect the following cables: a) touchpad b) Smart Card reader c) SD card reader Install the:...
  • Page 23 Flip the computer and remove the screws that secure the keyboard. Flip the keyboard over. Disconnect the keyboard data cable.
  • Page 24 Remove the keyboard. Peel off the mylar tape. Disconnect the keyboard cable.

  • Page 25: Installing The Keyboard

    Installing the Keyboard Connect the keyboard cable. Affix the mylar tape to the keyboard. Connect the keyboard data cable. Slide the keyboard into its compartment and ensure that it snaps into place. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard. Flip the computer and tighten the screws at the bottom of the computer. Install the: a) palmrest b) cover...

  • Page 26: Installing The Wireless Local Access Network (Wlan)

    Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer. Slide and remove the WLAN card out from its slot on the system board. Installing the Wireless Local Access Network (WLAN) Insert the WLAN card into its connector at a 45–degree angle into its slot. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the computer Connect the antenna cables to their respective connectors marked on the WLAN card.

  • Page 27: Removing The Heat-Sink Fan

    Removing the Heat-Sink Fan Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the: a) SD Card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover Disconnect the heat-sink fan cable. Remove the screws that secure the heat-sink fan to the computer.

  • Page 28: Installing The Heat-Sink Fan

    Lift and remove the heat-sink fan. Installing the Heat-Sink Fan Replace the heat-sink fan in its slot. Tighten the screws that secure the heat-sink fan to the computer. Connect the heat-sink fan cable. Install the: a) base cover b) battery c) ExpressCard d) SD card After Working Inside Your Computer .

  • Page 29: Installing The Heat-Sink Module

    Loosen the screws that secure the heat-sink module to the computer. Remove the heat-sink module. Installing the Heat-Sink module Replace the heat-sink module in its slot. Tighten the screws to secure the heat-sink module. Install the: a) heat-sink fan b) base cover c) battery d) ExpressCard e) SD Card...

  • Page 30: Removing The Speakers

    Removing the Speakers Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the: a) SD Card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover Disconnect the speaker cable. Remove the speaker cable from the routing channel.
  • Page 31 Remove the screws that secure the speaker to the computer. Remove the screws that secure the other speaker to the computer. Remove the speakers.

  • Page 32: Installing The Speakers

    Installing the Speakers Align the speakers in the original position and connect the speaker cables. Tighten the screws to secure both the speakers Install the: a) base cover b) battery c) ExpressCard d) SD card After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Chassis Base Follow the procedures in...
  • Page 33 Disconnect the hall sensor cable. Remove the screws that secure the chassis base. Pull up the chassis base.

  • Page 34: Installing The Chassis Base

    Installing the Chassis Base Align the chassis base to the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the chassis base to the computer. Connect the following cables: a) hall sensor b) touchpad Install the: a) speakers b) heat-sink fan c) bluetooth module d) keyboard e) palmrest f) base cover...

  • Page 35: Installing The Hall Sensor

    Remove the screw that secures the hall sensor. Remove the hall sensor. Installing the Hall Sensor Replace the hall sensor in its slot. Tighten the screw to secure the hall sensor. Route and connect the hall sensor cable. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) heat-sink fan...

  • Page 36: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the: a) SD Card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat-sink fan speakers base chassis Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable. Pry the coin-cell battery upward and remove it from the computer.

  • Page 37: Removing The System Board

    Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) bluetooth module d) heat-sink fan e) keyboard f) palmrest g) base cover h) battery ExpressCard SD card After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the System Board Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the: a) SD card...
  • Page 38 Disconnect the ExpressCard cage cable. Disconnect the power-connector cable. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer.

  • Page 39: Installing The System Board

    Lift the left edge of the system board and raise it to a 45-degree angle. Remove the system board. Installing the System Board Place the system board in its compartment. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer. Connect the following cables: a) power connector b) ExpressCard cage...

  • Page 40: Removing The Power-Connector Port

    Install the: a) chassis base b) display assembly c) speakers d) heat-sink fan e) heat sink f) bluetooth module g) keyboard h) palmrest base cover battery k) ExpressCard SD card Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Power-Connector Port Before Working Inside Your Computer .

  • Page 41: Installing The Power-Connector Port

    Remove the power connector port. Installing the Power-Connector Port Insert the power-connector port in its slot. Connect the power connector to the system board. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) heat-sink module d) heat-sink fan e) bluetooth module f) keyboard g) palmrest h) base cover...
  • Page 42 Disconnect the ExpressCard reader cable. Remove the screws that secure the ExpressCard cage to the computer. Remove the ExpressCard cage.

  • Page 43: Installing The Expresscard Cage

    Installing the ExpressCard Cage Insert the ExpressCard cage into its compartment. Tighten the screws to secure the ExpressCard cage to the computer Connect the ExpressCard reader cable. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) heatsink d) bluetooth module e) keyboard f) palmrest g) base cover h) battery...

  • Page 44: Installing The Wifi-Switch Board

    Remove the screw that secures the WiFi-switch board to the computer. Remove the WiFi-switch board. Installing the WiFi-Switch Board Place the WiFi-switch board in its compartment. Tighten the screw to secures the WiFi-switch board to the computer. Connect the WiFi-switch board cable. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers...

  • Page 45: Removing The Smart Card Cage

    Removing the Smart Card Cage Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the: a) SD card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) heat-sink fan h) bluetooth module speakers display assembly k) lower chassis system board Remove the screw that secures the smart card cage to the computer.

  • Page 46: Installing The Smart Card Cage

    Installing the Smart Card Cage Place the smart card cage in its compartment. Tighten the screw that secures the smart card cage to the computer. Install the: a) system board b) base chassis c) display assembly d) speakers e) bluetooth module f) heat-sink fan g) keyboard h) palmrest...

  • Page 47: Installing The Display Bezel

    Work your way along to the sides and bottom edge of the display bezel. Remove the display bezel from the display assembly. 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 is snaps onto the display assembly.
  • Page 48 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly. Flip the display panel over. Peel off the LVDS cable connector tape and disconnect the LVDS cable from the display panel.

  • Page 49: Installing The Display Panel

    Remove the display panel from the display assembly. Installing the Display Panel Affix the LVDS cable connector tape and connect the LVDS cable to the display panel. Place the display panel onto the display assembly. Tighten the screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly. Install the: a) display bezel b) battery...
  • Page 50 Remove the screws from the bottom of the chassis Disconnect any antenna cables that may be connected to the wireless solutions and remove them from the routing channels. Remove the screws that secure the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) bracket to the computer.
  • Page 51 Remove the LVDS bracket. Disconnect the LVDS cable. Pull the antenna cables through the opening on top of the computer.

  • Page 52: Installing The Display Assembly

    Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer. 10. Pull up the display assembly from the chassis. Installing the Display Assembly Place the display assembly on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the display assembly to the computer. Route the antenna cables through the routing channel.

  • Page 53: Removing The Camera

    After Working Inside Your Computer . 11. Follow the procedures in Removing the Camera Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . Remove the: a) battery b) display bezel Peel away the conductive tape. Remove the screw that secures the camera to the display assembly.

  • Page 54: Installing The Camera

    Lift up the right edge of the camera. Flip the camera outwards. Disconnect the camera cable and remove the camera. 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 camera cable to the camera.

  • Page 55: Removing The Lvds And Camera Cable

    Install the: a) display bezel b) battery After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the LVDS and Camera Cable Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the: a) SD card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest...

  • Page 56: Installing The Lvds And Camera Cable

    Peel back the adhesives that secures 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 Affix the LVDS and camera cable to the display assembly. Connect the LVDS and camera cable.

  • Page 57: Additional Information

    Additional Information This section provides information for the additional features that are part of your computer. Docking Port Information The docking port is used for connecting the laptop to a docking station (optional). Docking Port...

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61 Option Description • 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 62 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 63 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 64 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 65 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 on automatically, when AC adapter is plugged. The option is disabled. •...
  • Page 66 Option Description • Custom Charge — you can set the percentage to which the battery must charge. NOTE: All charging modes may not be available for all the batteries. Battery Slice Configuration Allows you to define the how to charge the battery. The options are: •...
  • Page 67 Table 9. Virtualization Support Option Description Virtualization Specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology. • Enable Intel Virtualization Technology - Default Setting. VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology for direct I/O.

  • Page 68: Updating The Bios

    Re-start the computer. Go to dell.com/support. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag? NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product.

  • Page 69: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System And/Or Setup Password

    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 re-boot. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press <Enter>.

  • Page 71: 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 73: 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 74: 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 75: Technical Specifications

    For comprehensive specification of your computer go to Specifications’ section in your Owner’s Manual available on the support site at dell.com/support. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.
  • Page 76 (WLAN) and wireless wide area network (WWAN) Ports and Connectors Audio one microphone/stereo headphone/speakers connector Video: Latitude E6230 one 19-pin HDMI connector and one VGA connector Latitude E6330 one 19-pin mini-HDMI connector and one VGA connector Network adapter one RJ-45 connector two USB 3.0-compliant connectors and one eSATA/USB 2.0...
  • Page 77 Display Latitude E6330 13.3" Dimensions: Latitude E6230 Height 300.90 mm (11.84 inches) Width 180.00 mm (7.08 inches) Diagonal 317.30 mm (12.49 inches) Active area (X/Y) 276.61mm x 155.52 mm Latitude E6330 Height 314.10 mm (12.36 inches) Width 188.70 mm (7.42 inches) Diagonal 336.60 mm (13.25 inches)
  • Page 78 Battery • 6-cell (58 WHr) Lithium-ion battery Dimensions: 3-cell Depth 29.97 mm (1.18 inches) Height 19.80 mm (0.78 inch) Width 208.00 mm (8.19 inches) 6-cell Depth 54.10 mm (2.13 inches) Height 20.85 mm (0.82 inch) Width 214.00 mm (8.43 inches) Weight: 3-cell 172.37 g (0.38 lb)
  • Page 79 Physical Latitude E6230 Latitude E6330 Height 22.40 mm to 24.70 mm (0.88 inch to 0.97 25.40 mm to 30.10 mm (1 inch to 1.19 inch) inches) Width 309.00 mm (12.16 inches) 335.00 mm (13.19 inches) Depth 226.00 mm (8.89 inches) 223.30 mm (8.79 inches)

  • Page 81: Contacting Dell

    Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Visit dell.com/support...

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