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Dell Latitude E5430
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P27G
Regulatory Type: P27G001

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  • Page 1 Dell Latitude E5430 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P27G Regulatory Type: P27G001...
  • 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 ........................9 Turning Off Your Computer ....................9 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Removing and Installing Components.............. 11 .......................... 11 Recommended Tools ........................11 Removing the SD Card ..........................
  • Page 4 ......................30 Installing the Thermal Module ........................30 Removing the Processor ........................30 Installing the Processor ........................31 Removing the Palmrest .........................33 Installing the Palmrest ..................33 Removing the ExpressCard Reader Cage .................... 34 Installing the ExpressCard Reader Cage ....................... 34 Removing the Bluetooth Module ......................
  • Page 5 ........................67 Entering System Setup .........................67 System Setup Options 6 Diagnostics....................... 77 ............................77 Diagnostics 7 Contacting Dell....................... 79...

  • 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 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked) such as the optional Media Base or Battery Slice, undock it. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.

  • Page 9: Turning Off 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. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.
  • Page 10 Turn on your computer.

  • 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 • #0 Phillips screwdriver •...

  • Page 12: Installing The Expresscard

    Installing the ExpressCard Slide the ExpressCard in its slot until it clicks in place. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Battery Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Slide the battery release latches into the unlock position. Remove the battery from the computer.

  • Page 13: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Access Panel Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the screws that secure the access panel. Slide the access panel towards the front of the system and remove it from the computer.

  • Page 14: Installing The Access Panel

    Installing the Access Panel Slide the base cover into its slot until it clicks into place. Install the screws that secure the access panelto the computer. Install the battery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the SIM Card Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.

  • Page 15: Installing The Display Bezel

    Perform the following steps: a) Pry up the bottom edge of the display bezel. b) Work your way around the sides and top edge of the display bezel. Remove the display bezel from the computer. 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 it snaps onto the display assembly.

  • Page 16: Installing The Camera

    Installing the Camera Place the camera and microphone module on its place. Connect the camera cable. Tighten the screw to secure the camera and microphone module. Install: a) display bezel b) battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Display Panel Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
  • Page 17 Flip the display panel over. Lift the mylar tape and disconnect the low-voltage differential signalling (LVDS) cable from the back of the display panel. Remove the display panel from the display assembly.

  • Page 18: Installing The Display Panel

    Installing the Display Panel Place the display panel to the display assembly. Align the display panel in its original position. Connect the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable to the display panel and attach the tape. Flip the display panel over and tighten the screws to secure the display panel. Install: a) display bezel b) battery...
  • Page 19 Pry up the keyboard trim starting from the bottom edge. Work your way around the sides and the top edge of the keyboard trim. Lift upwards and remove the keyboard trim from the computer.

  • Page 20: Installing The Keyboard Trim

    Installing the Keyboard Trim Align the keyboard trim to its place. Press along the sides of the keyboard trim until it snaps in place. Install the battery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Keyboard Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a) battery b) keyboard trim...
  • Page 21 Remove the screws at the back of the computer. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard in place. Lift the clip to release the keyboard cable and disconnect it from the computer .

  • Page 22: Installing The Keyboard

    Flip the keyboard over. Peel off the adhesive tape securing the keyboard flat flex cable to the back of the keyboard and remove it from the computer. Remove the keyboard from the computer . Installing the Keyboard Attach the keyboard flat flex cable to the keyboard. Affix the adhesive tape securing the keyboard flat flex cable to the keyboard.

  • Page 23: Removing The Optical Drive

    Install: a) keyboard trim b) battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Optical Drive Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a) battery b) access panel Remove the screw that secures the optical drive. Push the screw tab away from the computer to release the optical drive from the drive bay.

  • Page 24: Installing The Optical Drive

    Remove the optical drive from the computer. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive bracket. Remove the optical drive bracket. Disengage the optical drive bezel tabs to separate the optical drive bezel from the optical drive. Remove the optical drive bezel. Installing the Optical Drive Engage the optical-drive bezel tabs to attach the optical-drive bezel to the optical drive.

  • Page 25: Removing The Hard Drive

    Removing the Hard Drive Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a) battery b) access panel Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket in place. Use the tab to pull the hard drive bracket to release the hard drive from its connector.

  • Page 26: Installing The Hard Drive

    Remove the hard drive from the computer. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket. Remove the hard drive bracket from the hard drive. Installing the Hard Drive Engage the hard drive bracket to the hard drive. Tighten the screws that secure the hard drive bracket. Install the hard drive into the computer.

  • Page 27: Removing The Wlan Card

    Removing the WLAN Card Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a) battery b) base cover Perform the following steps: a) Disconnect the antennae cables from the WLAN card. b) Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer. c) Remove the WLAN card from its slot on the system board.

  • Page 28: Installing The Memory Module

    Installing the Memory Module Insert the memory into the memory socket. Press the clips to secure the memory module to the system board. Install: a) base cover b) battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Right Base Panel Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 29: Installing The Right Base Panel

    Installing the Right Base Panel Place the right base panel on the computer. Tighten the screws that secure right base panel to the computer. Install: a) access panel b) battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Thermal Module Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 30: Installing The Thermal Module

    Installing the Thermal Module Place the thermal module in its compartment. Tighten the screws that secures the thermal module to the computer. Install: a) right base panel b) access panel c) battery d) SD memory card Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Processor Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 31: Removing The Palmrest

    Removing the Palmrest Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a) SD memory card b) battery c) access panel d) keyboard trim e) keyboard f) optical drive g) right base panel Remove the screws at the bottom of the computer. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest of the computer.
  • Page 32 Disconnect the LED board flat flex cable. Disconnect the media button flat flex cable. Disconnect the touch pad flat flex cable. Disconnect the fingerprint scanner flat flex cable. Disconnect the power button flat flex cable. 10. Lift up the right edge of palmrest assembly. 11.

  • Page 33: Installing The Palmrest

    Installing the Palmrest Align the palm rest assembly to its original position in the computer and snap it into place. Connect the following cables to the system board: a) power button flat flex cable. b) fingerprint scanner flat flex cable c) touch pad flat flex cable d) media button flat flex cable e) LED board flat flex cable...

  • Page 34: Installing The Expresscard Reader Cage

    Installing the ExpressCard Reader Cage Align the ExpressCard reader cage to its original position in the computer and snap it into place. Install the screws that secure the ExpressCard reader cage. Install: a) palmrest b) right base panel c) optical drive d) keyboard e) keyboard trim f) access panel...

  • Page 35: Removing The Audio Board

    Install the screw that secures the bluetooth module to the computer. Connect the bluetooth cable to the system board. Install: a) palmrest b) right base panel c) optical drive d) keyboard e) keyboard trim f) access panel g) battery h) SD memory card Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 36: Removing The Display Assembly

    Install: a) bluetooth module b) palmrest c) right base panel d) optical drive e) keyboard f) keyboard trim g) access panel h) battery ExpressCard SD memory card Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Display Assembly Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
  • Page 37 Disconnect the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable. Pull the antennas through the opening to the top of the computer.

  • Page 38: Installing The Display Assembly

    Remove the screws that secure the display assembly in place. Remove the display assembly from the computer. Installing the Display Assembly Install the screws that secures the display assembly in place. Insert the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable and wireless antennae cables through the holes on the chassis.

  • Page 39: Removing The Right Support Frame

    Removing the Right Support Frame Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a) SD memory card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) access panel e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) optical drive h) hard drive WLAN card right base panel k) thermal module l) palmrest m) display assembly...

  • Page 40: Installing The Right Support Frame

    Lift the right support frame away from the computer. Installing the Right Support Frame Place the right support frame on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the right support frame to the computer. Connect the flat flex cable located at the base of the right support frame. Install: a) display assembly b) palmrest...

  • Page 41: Removing The Modem Card

    Removing the Modem Card Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a) SD memory card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) access panel e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) optical drive h) hard drive right base panel thermal module k) palmrest l) ExpressCard reader cage m) display assembly...

  • Page 42: Removing The Left Support Frame

    Install: a) right support frame b) display assembly c) ExpressCard reader cage d) palmrest e) thermal module f) right base panel g) hard drive h) optical drive keyboard keyboard trim k) access panel l) battery m) ExpressCard n) SD memory card Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 43: Installing The Left Support Frame

    Lift the left support frame away from the computer. Installing the Left Support Frame Place the left support frame on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the left support frame to the computer. Install: a) display assembly b) palmrest c) thermal module d) right base panel e) WLAN card...

  • Page 44: Removing The System Board

    Removing the System Board Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a) battery b) access panel c) keyboard trim d) keyboard e) optical drive f) hard drive g) WLAN card h) right base panel thermal module palmrest k) ExpressCard reader cage l) display assembly m) left support frame...
  • Page 45 Disconnect the bluetooth cable. Remove the screws that secure the system board.

  • Page 46: Installing The System Board

    Lift the right edge of the system board assembly and raise it to a 45–degree angle. 10. Release the system board from the port connectors on the left and remove the system board. Installing the System Board Align the system board into its original position on the computer. Replace and tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer.

  • Page 47: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Install: a) left support frame b) display assembly c) ExpressCard reader cage d) palmrest e) thermal module f) right base panel g) hard drive h) optical drive keyboard keyboard trim k) access panel l) battery m) SD memory card Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 48: Installing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Place the coin-cell battery on the system board with adhesive side downwards. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. Install: a) system board b) left support frame c) display assembly d) ExpressCard reader cage e) palmrest f) thermal module g) right base panel...

  • Page 49: Installing The Input/Output (I/O) Board

    Lift the Input/Output (IO) board out of the computer. Installing the Input/Output (I/O) Board Place the Input/Output (I/O) board in the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the Input/Output (I/O) board to the computer. Install: a) system board b) left support frame c) right support frame d) display assembly e) ExpressCard reader cage...

  • Page 50: Removing The Power Connector

    Removing the Power Connector Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a) SD memory card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) access panel e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) optical drive h) hard drive WLAN card right base panel k) thermal module l) palmrest m) ExpressCard reader cage...

  • Page 51: Installing The Power Connector

    Remove the power connector. Installing the Power Connector Install the power connector in the computer. Thread the power connector in the routing channel. Install: a) system board b) left support bracket c) display assembly d) ExpressCard reader cage e) palmrest f) thermal module g) right base panel h) WLAN card...

  • Page 52: Removing The System Fan

    Removing the System Fan Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a) SD memory card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) access panel e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) optical drive h) hard drive WLAN card right base panel k) thermal module l) palmrest m) ExpressCard reader cage...

  • Page 53: Installing The System Fan

    Lift the system fan out of the computer. Installing the System Fan Place the system fan in the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the fan in the computer. Install: a) network connector b) power connector c) system board d) modem card e) left support frame f) right support frame g) display assembly...

  • Page 54: Removing The Network Connector

    Removing the Network Connector Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a) SD memory card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) access panel e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) optical drive h) hard drive WLAN card right base panel k) thermal module l) palmrest m) ExpressCard reader cage...

  • Page 55: Removing The Speakers

    Install: a) system board b) modem card c) left support frame d) right support frame e) display assembly f) ExpressCard reader cage g) palmrest h) thermal module right base panel WLAN card k) hard drive l) optical drive m) keyboard n) keyboard trim o) access panel p) battery...

  • Page 56: Installing The Speakers

    Remove the screws to release the speakers. Remove the speaker cables from the routing channels. Lift the speaker out from the computer. Installing the Speakers Place the speakers in the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the speakers to the computer. Connect the speaker cables and secure it in the routing channels.
  • Page 57 Install: a) system board b) left support frame c) display assembly d) audio board e) bluetooth module f) ExpressCard reader cage g) palmrest h) thermal module right base panel WLAN card k) hard drive l) optical drive m) keyboard n) keyboard trim o) access panel p) battery q) ExpressCard...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Specifications 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. Table 1. System Information Feature Specification Chipset...
  • Page 60 Table 4. Audio Feature Specification Type four-channel high definition audio Controller IDT92HD93 Stereo conversion 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Interface: Internal high definition audio External microphone-in/stereo headphones/external speakers connector Speakers Internal speaker amplifier 1W (RMS) per channel Volume controls keyboard function keys, program menus Table 5.
  • Page 61 Feature Specification Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) port Table 8. Display Feature Specification Type Latitude E5430 • HD(1366x768), WLED • HD+(1600 x 900) Latitude E5530 • HD(1366x768), WLED • FHD (1920 x 1080) Size Latitude E5430 14.0" Latitude E5530 15.6" Dimensions:...
  • Page 62 +/- 60° for FHD Vertical • +10°/-30° for HD • +/-50° for FHD Pixel pitch: Latitude E5430 0.2265 mm x 0.2265 mm Latitude E5530 • 0.2520 mm x 0.2520 mm for HD • 0.1790 x 0.1790 for FHD Table 9. Keyboard...
  • Page 63 °C to +60 °C with no degradation in its performance. Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell Table 12. AC Adapter Feature Latitude E5430 Latitude E5530 Type 65 W 90 W adapter Input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC...
  • Page 64 Physical Latitude E5430 Latitude E5530 Depth 240.00 mm (9.44 inches) 251.00 mm (9.88 inches) Weight 2.04 kg (4.50 lb) 2.38 kg (5.25 lb) Table 14. 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)

  • Page 65: 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). Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Port Docking Port...

  • Page 67: System Setup

    Entering System Setup Turn on (or restart) your computer. When the blue DELL logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear. Once the F2 prompt appears, press <F2> immediately. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it to display, and then press <F2>...
  • Page 68 Option Description • Device Information: Displays Primary Hard Drive, Fixed bay Device, System eSATA Device, Dock eSATA Device, LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio Controller, Modem Controller, Wi-Fi Device, Cellular Device, Bluetooth Device. Battery Information Displays the battery status and the type of AC adapter connected to the computer...
  • Page 69 Option Description Serial Port Allows you to configure the integrated serial port. The options are: • Disabled • COM1: This option is enabled by default. • COM2 • COM3 • COM4 SATA Operation Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are: •...
  • Page 70 Option Description • Level is 50% • Level is 75% • Level is 100% Miscellaneous Devices Allows you to enable or disable the following devices: • Enable Internal Modem • Enable Microphone • Enable eSATA Ports • Enable Hard Drive Free Fall Protection •...
  • Page 71 Option Description NOTE: If Strong Password is enabled, Admin and System passwords must contain at least one uppercase character, one lowercase character and be at least 8 characters long. Password Configuration Allows you to determine the minimum and maximum length of Administrator and System passwords.
  • Page 72 Table 19. Performance Option Description Multi Core Support This field specifies whether the process will have one or all cores enabled. The performance of some applications will improve with the additional cores. This option is enabled by default.Allows you to enable or disable multi-core support for the processor.
  • Page 73 Option Description Wireless Radio Control Allows you to enable or disable the feature that automatically switches from wired or wireless networks without depending on the physical connection. • Control WLAN Radio • Control WWAN Radio • Default Setting: Control WLAN radio or Control WWAN radio is not selected Wake on LAN/WLAN Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer...
  • Page 74 Option Description • By Numlock Mouse/Touchpad Allows you to define how the system handles mouse and touch pad input. The options are: • Serial Mouse • PS2 Mouse • Toushpad/PS-2 Mouse: This option is enabled by default. Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots. Default Setting: Enable Network Fn Key Emulation Allows you to set the option where the <Scroll Lock>...
  • Page 75 Option Description • WWAN • WLAN • Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default. Table 24. Maintenance Option Description Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer. Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default.

  • Page 77: 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 78 Table 28. Keyboard Status Lights Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Turns on when the Caps Lock function is enabled. Turns on when the Scroll Lock function is enabled.

  • Page 79: 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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