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Dell Latitude E6530
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Regulatory Model: P19F
Regulatory Type: P19F001

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  • Page 1 Dell Latitude E6530 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P19F Regulatory Type: P19F001...
  • Page 2 Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) and licensed for use on discs and players. The Bluetooth word mark is a registered ® trademark and owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such mark by Dell Inc. is under license. Wi-Fi is a registered ® ®...

  • 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 ............................30 Installing the Speakers ..........................30 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery ..........................31 Installing the Coin-Cell Battery ..........................31 Removing the ExpressCard Cage ..........................32 Installing the ExpressCard Cage ........................32 Removing the Power-Connector Port ........................33 Installing the Power-Connector Port ..........................34 Removing the Power LED Board ..........................35 Installing the Power LED Board ........................
  • Page 5 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 5 Diagnostics..........................75 ................75 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 6 Troubleshooting Your Computer.....................77 ............................... 77 Device Status Lights .............................. 78 Battery Status Lights 7 Technical Specifications......................79 8 Contacting Dell ......................... 87...

  • 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

    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

    Lift the base cover to remove it from the computer. Installing the Base Cover Place the base cover to align with the screw holes on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer. Install the battery. After Working Inside Your Computer .

  • Page 15: Installing The Keyboard Trim

    Lift up to remove the keyboard trim from the unit. Installing the Keyboard Trim Align the keyboard trim to its compartment. Press along the sides of the keyboard trim until it snaps in place. Install the battery. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Keyboard Before Working Inside Your Computer .
  • Page 16 Lift and turn the keyboard to access the keyboard cable. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board. Remove the keyboard from the computer. Peel back the adhesive tape securing the keyboard connector.

  • Page 17: Installing The Keyboard

    Remove the keyboard cable from the keyboard. Installing the Keyboard Connect the keyboard cable and secure it to the keyboard using the tape. Connect the keyboard cable to the system board. Slide the keyboard into its compartment and ensure that it clicks into place. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard on the palmrest.
  • Page 18 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive. Remove the hard-drive caddy from the hard drive. Remove the hard-drive isolation from the hard drive.

  • Page 19: Installing The Hard Drive

    Installing the Hard Drive Install the hard-drive isolation on the hard drive. Attach the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive. Tighten the screws to secure the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive. Slide the hard drive into the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive to the computer. Install the battery.
  • Page 20 Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive latch to the optical drive assembly. Push the optical-drive latch forward and remove it from the optical-drive assembly. Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive latch bracket to the optical-drive assembly Remove the latch bracket from the optical drive.

  • Page 21: Installing The Optical Drive

    Remove the optical-drive door from the optical drive. Installing the Optical Drive Secure the optical-drive door to the optical drive. Install the latch bracket to the optical drive. Tighten the screws to secure the optical-drive latch bracket to the optical drive assembly. Secure the optical-drive latch to the optical drive assembly.

  • Page 22: Installing The Memory

    Remove the memory module from its connector on the system board. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the second memory module. Installing the Memory Insert the memory module into the memory socket. Press the securing clips to secure the memory module to the system board. Install: a) base cover b) battery...

  • Page 23: Installing The Processor

    Remove the processor from the computer. Installing the Processor Align the notches on the processor and the socket, and insert the processor into the socket. Rotate the processor cam lock in a clockwise direction. Install: a) heat sink b) base cover c) battery After Working Inside Your Computer .

  • Page 24: Installing The Wlan Card

    Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer. Remove the WLAN card from its slot on the system board. Installing the WLAN Card Insert the WLAN card into its connector at a 45–degree angle into its slot. Connect the antenna cables to their respective connectors marked on the WLAN card.

  • Page 25: Installing The Heat Sink

    Disconnect the heat-sink cable. Remove the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. Remove the heat sink from the computer. Installing the Heat Sink Slide the heat sink into its original position in the system board. Tighten the screws to secure the heat sink to the system board Connect the heat-sink cable to the system board.

  • Page 26: Removing The Bluetooth Card

    Removing the Bluetooth Card Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the: a) battery b) base cover Remove the screw that secures the bluetooth card to the computer. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the system board. Remove the bluetooth card from the computer...

  • Page 27: Installing The Bluetooth Card

    Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the bluetooth card. Installing the Bluetooth Card Connect the bluetooth cable to the bluetooth card. Connect the other end of the bluetooth cable to the system board. Place the bluetooth card in its location in the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the bluetooth card to the system board.

  • Page 28: Installing The Modem Card

    Lift the modem card to release the tab from the connector on the back of the card. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem card. Grasp the modem card and remove the it from the computer. Installing the Modem Card Insert the modem card in its slot Seat the modem card, to ensure that the tab on the back of the card is engaged.

  • Page 29: Removing The Speakers

    Removing the Speakers Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) keyboard trim e) keyboard f) display assembly g) palmrest h) media board (available in E6430/E6430 ATG only) ExpressCard cage bluetooth card k) system board...

  • Page 30: Installing The Speakers

    Remove the speakers from the computer. Installing the Speakers Align the speakers in the original position and connect the speaker cables. Tighten the screws to secure the speakers. Install: a) system board b) bluetooth card c) ExpressCard cage d) media board (available in E6430/E6430 ATG only) e) palmrest f) display assembly g) keyboard...

  • Page 31: Installing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Pry the coin-cell battery upward and remove it from the computer. Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Place the coin-cell battery in its slot. Connect the coin-cell battery cable. Install: a) base cover b) battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the ExpressCard Cage Before Working Inside Your Computer .

  • Page 32: Installing The Expresscard Cage

    Remove the ExpressCard cage from the computer. Installing the ExpressCard Cage Place the ExpressCard cage into its compartment. Tighten the screws to secure the ExpressCard cage to the computer. Install: a) palmrest b) display assembly c) keyboard d) keyboard trim e) bluetooth card f) hard drive g) base cover...

  • Page 33: Installing The Power-Connector Port

    Remove the screw that secures the power-connector bracket to the computer. Remove the power-connector bracket from the computer. Remove the power-connector cable from the computer. Installing the Power-Connector Port Connect the power-connector cable to the computer. Install the power-connector bracket to its position in the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the power-connector bracket to the computer.

  • Page 34: Removing The Power Led Board

    Removing the Power LED Board Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) bluetooth module e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) display assembly h) display bezel display panel Disconnect the power LED board cable.

  • Page 35: Installing The Power Led Board

    Installing the Power LED Board Place the power LED board in its compartment in the display assembly. Tighten the screw to secure the LED board to the display assembly. Connect the power LED board cable to the display assembly. Install: a) display panel b) display bezel c) display assembly...

  • Page 36: Installing The Input Output (I/O) Board

    Remove the I/O board from the computer. Installing the Input Output (I/O) Board Place the I/O board in its compartment. Tighten the screws to secure the I/O board. Install: a) system board b) ExpressCard cage c) media board (available in E6430/E6430 ATG only) d) palmrest e) display assembly f) keyboard...

  • Page 37: Installing The Hard-Drive Support Plate

    Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive support plate to the computer. Lift the hard-drive support plate from the computer. Installing the Hard-Drive Support Plate Place the hard-drive support plate in its compartment. Tighten the screw to secure the hard drive support plate to the computer. Install the: a) palmrest b) display assembly...
  • Page 38 Remove the screws that secure the palmrest assembly to the base of the computer. Flip the computer over and remove the screws that secure the palmrest assembly to the computer. Disconnect the media board cable (available in E6430/E6430 ATG only). Disconnect the touchpad cable.

  • Page 39: Installing The Palmrest

    Disconnect the fingerprint reader cable. Lift and remove the palmrest from the computer. Installing the Palmrest Align the palmrest assembly to its original position in the computer and snap it into place. Connect the following cables: a) media board (available in E6430/E6430 ATG only) b) touchpad c) fingerprint reader Tighten the screws to secure the palmrest to the computer.

  • Page 40: Removing The Wifi-Switch Board

    Removing the WiFi-Switch Board Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) optical drive e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) palmrest Disconnect the WiFi-switch board cable from the system board. Remove the screw that secures the WiFi-switch board.

  • Page 41: Installing The Wifi-Switch Board

    Installing the WiFi-Switch Board Fix the adhesive tape on the back of the WiFi-switch board and place the board in its slot. Tighten the screw to secure the WiFi-switch board. Connect the WiFi-switch board cable to the system board. Install: a) palmrest b) keyboard c) keyboard trim...
  • Page 42 Remove the screws that secure the LVDS support bracket. Remove the LVDS support bracket from the computer. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the system board. Remove the antenna cables from the routing channel.
  • Page 43 Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable. Disconnect the speaker cable from the top side of the system board. 10. Disconnect the WiFi-board cable. 11. Remove the screws that secure the system board.

  • Page 44: Installing The System Board

    12. Lift the edge of the system board to a 45–degree angle. 13. Release the system board from the ports and connectors. 14. Lift the system board from the computer. Installing the System Board Place the system board on the chassis. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer.

  • Page 45: Removing The Modem Connector

    Install the: a) ExpressCard cage b) palmrest c) processor d) heat sink e) modem card f) WLAN card g) keyboard h) keyboard trim bluetooth card optical drive k) hard drive base cover m) battery After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Modem Connector Before Working Inside Your Computer .
  • Page 46 Remove the modem cable from the routing channel. Remove the screw that secures the modem-connector bracket to the computer. Remove the modem-connector bracket from the computer. Remove the modem connector from the computer.

  • Page 47: Installing The Modem Connector

    Installing the Modem Connector Place the modem connector in its compartment. Place the modem-connector bracket on the connector. Tighten the screw to secure the modem-connector bracket. Route the modem connector cable. Connect the modem-card cable to the modem card. Install: a) system board b) ExpressCard cage c) media board (available in E6430/E6430 ATG only)
  • Page 48 Remove the LVDS support bracket from the system board. Disconnect the LVDS cable. Disconnect the camera cable from the system board. Remove the LVDS cable from the routing channel.

  • Page 49: Installing The Display Assembly

    Remove the screws to release the display assembly on both sides. Lift the display assembly and pull the LVDS and the antenna cables through the opening of the computer. 10. Remove the display assembly from the computer. Installing the Display Assembly Place the display assembly onto the computer.

  • Page 50: Removing The Display Bezel

    Install: a) base cover b) battery After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Display Bezel Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the battery. Pry up the bottom edge of the display bezel. Pry up the left, right and top edges of the display bezel.

  • Page 51: Removing The Display Panel

    Press on the left and right edges of the display bezel. Install the battery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Display Panel Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a) battery b) display assembly c) display bezel Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly.

  • Page 52: Installing The Display Panel

    Remove the display panel from the display assembly. Installing the Display Panel Connect the LVDS cable and stick the LVDS cable connector tape. Flip the display and place it in the display assembly. Tighten the screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly. Install: a) display bezel b) display assembly...
  • Page 53 Remove the LVDS support bracket from the system board. Disconnect the LVDS cable. Disconnect the camera cable from the system board. Remove the LVDS cable from the routing channel.

  • Page 54: Installing The Display Assembly

    Remove the screws to release the display assembly on both sides. Lift the display assembly and pull the LVDS and the antenna cables through the opening of the computer. 10. Remove the display assembly from the computer. Installing the Display Assembly Place the display assembly onto the computer.

  • Page 55: Removing The Display-Hinge Caps

    Install: a) base cover b) battery After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Display-Hinge Caps Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a) battery b) base cover c) hard drive d) bluetooth card e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) display assembly...

  • Page 56: Removing The Display Hinges

    Install: a) display assembly b) keyboard c) keyboard trim d) bluetooth card e) hard drive f) base cover g) battery After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Display Hinges Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a) battery...

  • Page 57: Installing The Display Hinges

    Remove the screws that secures the display hinges to the display assembly. Remove the display hinges from the display assembly. Installing the Display Hinges Place both the display hinges on the panel. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the display assembly. Place the display hinge plates on the hinges.

  • Page 58: Removing The Camera

    Removing the Camera Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a) battery b) display assembly c) display bezel d) display panel Disconnect the LVDS and camera cable from the camera. Remove the screw that secures the camera to the display assembly. Remove the camera from the display assembly.

  • Page 59: Removing The Lvds And Camera Cable

    Connect the LVDS and the camera cable to the camera. Install: a) display panel b) display bezel c) display assembly d) 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: a) battery...

  • Page 60: Installing The Lvds And Camera Cable

    Remove the LVDS and camera cable from the display assembly. Installing the LVDS and Camera Cable Route the LVDS and camera cable on the display assembly. Fix the adhesive the tape to secure the cable. Connect the LVDS and camera cable to the camera. Install: a) display hinges b) display panel...

  • Page 61: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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 69 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 70 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 71 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 72: 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 73: 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 75: 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 77: 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 78: 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 79: 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 80 Feature Specification NOTE: The computer supports up to the maximum of 16 GB memory; however, a 32-bit operating systems, such as the 32-bit version of Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of address space. Moreover, certain components within the computer require address space in the 4 GB range.
  • Page 81 Specification Type • HD(1366x768), WLED • HD+(1600 x 900) • FHD (1920 x 1080) Size Latitude E6430 14.0" Latitude E6530 15.6" Latitude E6430 ATG 14.0" Dimensions: Latitude E6430: Height 192.50 mm (7.57 inches) Width 324 mm (12.75 inches) Diagonal 355.60 mm (14.00 inches) Active area (X/Y) 309.40 mm x 173.95 mm...
  • Page 82 Maximum resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Maximum Brightness 730 nits Operating angle 0° (closed) to 180° Refresh rate 60 Hz Minimum Viewing Angles: Latitude E6430 / Latitude E6530: Horizontal +/- 40° Vertical +10°/-30° Latitude E6430 ATG: Horizontal +/- 50° Vertical +/- 40°...
  • Page 83 Table 24. Keyboard Feature Specification Number of keys United States: 86 keys, United Kingdom: 87 keys, Brazil: 87 keys, and Japan: 90 keys NOTE: Numeric keypad is available for Latitude E6530. Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Table 25. Touchpad Feature Specification Active Area: X-axis 80.00 mm...
  • Page 84 –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F) –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F) Table 28. Physical Feature Latitude E6430 Latitude E6530 Latitude E6430 ATG Height 26.90 mm to 32.40 mm (1.06 28.40 mm to 34.20 mm (1.11 29.50 mm to 37.70 mm (1.16...
  • Page 85 Feature Specification Operating 10 % to 90 % (non condensing) Storage 5 % to 95 % (non condensing) Altitude (maximum): Operating –15.24 m to 3048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) Non-Operating –15.24 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G1 as defined by ISA-71.04–1985...

  • Page 87: Contacting Dell

    Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Visit support.dell.com. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.

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