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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Summary of Contents for Latitude E6540
Page 1: ...Dell Latitude E6540 Owner s Manual Regulatory Model P29F Regulatory Type P29F001 ...
Page 5: ...6 Contacting Dell 75 ...
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Page 10: ...10 ...
Page 14: ...3 Flip the battery out of the computer 14 ...
Page 16: ...3 Lift the base cover and remove it from the computer 16 ...
Page 31: ...5 Disconnect the following cables a fingerprint reader b touchpad c power button 31 ...
Page 32: ...6 Pry the palmrest assembly upwards and remove it from the computer 32 ...
Page 38: ...5 Lift the system board from the computer 38 ...
Page 41: ...4 Lift the speakers from the computer 41 ...
Page 45: ...5 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer 45 ...
Page 46: ...6 Remove the display assembly from the computer 46 ...
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