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Dell Latitude E7240
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P22S
Regulatory Type: P22S001

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  • Page 1 Dell Latitude E7240 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P22S Regulatory Type: P22S001...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names ™...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Working on Your Computer....................... 5 ........................5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ............................6 Turning Off Your Computer ........................7 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Docking Your Computer......................9 3 Removing and Installing Components................... 11 .............................. 11 Recommended Tools ..............................
  • Page 4 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password ..............49 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 6 Diagnostics..........................51 ................51 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics ............................... 51 Device Status Lights .............................. 52 Battery Status Lights 7 Specifications..........................53 8 Contacting Dell.......................... 59...

  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 9: Docking Your Computer

    Place the computer on the docking spacer to dock your computer. NOTE: This docking spacer can be used to dock only the Latitude E7240 / Latitude E7440 computers. You cannot dock any other Dell computers using this docking station.

  • 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 System Overview Figure 1.

  • Page 12: Removing The Sd Card

    WLAN card WWAN card memory module heatsink Figure 2. Inside view — Front coin-cell battery SIM card board speaker system board wi-fi switch board system fan display assembly Removing the SD Card Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . Press in on the SD card to release it from the computer.

  • Page 13: Installing The Sd Card

    Installing the SD Card Slide the SD card into its slot until it clicks into place. After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in Removing the Battery Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Slide the release latch to unlock the battery.

  • Page 14: Installing The Battery

    Lift 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 Base Cover Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove battery.
  • Page 15 Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer. Lift the base cover to remove it from the computer.

  • Page 16: Installing The Base Cover

    Installing the Base Cover Place the base cover to align with the screw holes correctly on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer. Install battery. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the mSATA SSD Card Before Working Inside Your Computer .

  • Page 17: Installing The Keyboard Trim

    Using a plastic scribe, pry the keyboard trim to release it from the computer. Lift up to remove the keyboard trim from the computer. Installing the Keyboard Trim Align the keyboard trim to its slot. Press along the sides of the keyboard trim until it clicks in place. Install battery.

  • Page 18: Installing The Keyboard

    Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Slide the keyboard from the computer [1]. b. Lift the keyboard from the computer [2]. Installing the Keyboard Connect the keyboard cable and tighten the screw that secures the keyboard to the computer. Slide the keyboard into its compartment and ensure that it clicks into place.

  • Page 19: Installing The Palmrest

    Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Disconnect the cable from the computer. b. Lift the latch that secures the keyboard cable to the computer [1]. c. Disconnect the keyboard cable [2]. d. Disconnect the touch cable from the computer [3]. e.

  • Page 20: Removing The Wi-Fi Switch Board

    Removing the Wi‐Fi Switch Board Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a. SD card b. battery c. base cover d. keyboard trim e. keyboard palmrest Disconnect the wi-fi switch board cable from the system board and remove the screw that secures the wi-fi swtich board to the computer.

  • Page 21: Installing The Memory Module

    Pry the securing clips away from the memory module until it pops up. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system board. Installing the Memory Module Insert the memory module into the socket. Press the retention clips to secure the memory module to the system board. Install: a.

  • Page 22: Removing The Wwan Card

    After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the WWAN Card Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . Remove: a. battery b. SD card c. base cover Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN card. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card to the computer.

  • Page 23: Installing The Display Bezel

    Pry the edges of the display bezel. Remove the display bezel from the display assembly. Installing the Display Bezel Align the display bezel in place and snap it in place. Align the hinge covers on display assembly and snap it in place. Install the battery After Working Inside Your Computer .

  • Page 24: Installing The Display Panel

    Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Peel the LVDS cable connector tape [1]. b. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the display panel [2]. c. Remove the display panel from the display assembly [3]. Installing the Display Panel Connect the display cable (LVDS cable) to its connector on the display panel.

  • Page 25: Installing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board. Unroute the cables from the slot and remove the coin-cell battery from the computer. Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Place the coin-cell battery in its slot. Route the cables and connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. Connect the I/O cable to the system board.

  • Page 26: Installing The Speakers

    Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Disconnect the speaker cable [1]. b. Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer. c. Unroute the speaker cable from the system board [2]. d. Remove the speakers from the computer. Installing the Speakers Align the speakers to their original position and tighten the screws to secure the speakers to the computer.

  • Page 27: Installing The Display-Hinge Cover

    Installing the Display-Hinge Cover Place the display-hinge cover and tighten the screws to secure the display-hinge cover to the computer. Install battery. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Heatsink Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a.

  • Page 28: Removing The Display Assembly

    Install: a. display assembly b. display-hinge cover c. palmrest d. keyboard e. keyboard trim mSATA g. base cover h. battery SD card After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Display Assembly Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a.

  • Page 29: Installing The Display Assembly

    Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless solution. a. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the system board [1]. b. Unroute the cable from the slot [2]. c. Remove the screws and pull the antenna cables from the holes on the base chassis that secure the display assembly to the computer.

  • Page 30: Removing The System Fan

    Removing the System Fan Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a. battery b. SD card c. base cover d. keyboard trim e. keyboard palmrest g. display-hinge cover Remove the screws that secure the system fan to the computer and lift the system fan. Disconnect the system fan cable and lift the fan from the computer.

  • Page 31: Removing The System Board

    Removing the System Board Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a. SD card b. battery c. base cover d. mSATA e. keyboard trim keyboard g. palmrest h. speaker display-hinge cover display assembly k. system fan heat sink m.

  • Page 32: Installing The System Board

    Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Lift the left edge of system board partially to a 45-degree angle [1]. b. Remove the system board from the computer [2]. Installing the System Board Align the system board in its place on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the system board.

  • Page 33: Installing The Power Connector

    Disconnect the power-connector cable from the system board and remove the screw that secures the power connector to the computer. Remove the power connector from the computer. Installing the Power Connector Insert the power connector in its slot. Connect the power connector to the system board. Tighten the screw that secures the power connector to the system board.

  • Page 35: Docking Port Information

    Docking Port Information The docking port is used for connecting the laptop to a docking station (optional). Docking Port...

  • Page 37: 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 38: System Setup Options

    Keys Navigation <F1> Displays the System Setup help file. System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear. Table 2. General Option Description System Information This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.
  • Page 39 Option Description Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time. Table 3. System Configuration Option Description Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are: • Disabled • Enabled • Enabled w/PXE: This option is enabled by default.
  • Page 40 Option Description • SATA-2 • SATA-3 Default Setting: All drives are enabled. SMART Reporting This field controls if the hard drive errors for the integrated drives are reported during system startup. This technology is part of the SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification.
  • Page 41 Option Description • Enable Camera • Enable Media Card • Disable Media Card Default Setting: All devices are enabled Table 4. Video Option Description LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness depending up on the power source (On Battery and On AC).
  • Page 42 Option Description Default Setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes is not selected Non-Admin Setup Changes Allows you to determine whether changes to setup option are permitted when an administrator password is set. The option is disabled. • Allows Wireless Switch Changes TPM Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST.
  • Page 43 If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear. The options are: • Save to File- Saves the key to a user-selected file • Replace from File- Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected file •...
  • Page 44 Option Description The Rapid Start Timer value can be configure to put the system into Rapid State as per requirement. Table 8. Power Management Option Description AC Behavior Allows the computer to power-on automatically, when AC adapter is plugged. The option is disabled.
  • Page 45 Option Description Advanced Battery Charge Allows batteries in the system in Advanced Battery Charge Mode to maximize Configuration battery health. This uses standard charging algorithm and other techniques during non-work hours to maximize battery health • Enable Advanced Battery Charge Mode(Disabled) Primary Battery Configuration Allows you to define how to use the battery charge, when AC is plugged in.
  • Page 46 Option Description • Enable Fn Key Emulation Fastboot Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some compatibility steps. • Minimal • Thorough • Auto Extended BIOS POST Time Allows to creates an additional pre-boot delay and allows the user to see POST status message.

  • Page 47: 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 48: System And Setup Password

    System and Setup Password You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. Password Type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer.

  • Page 49: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System And/Or Setup Password

    Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Battery Status Lights

    Memory failed to initialize or memory is unsupported. 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 53: Specifications

    Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. 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. Table 16.
  • Page 54 Feature Specification Internal high-definition audio External microphone-in, stereo headphones, and headset combo connector Speakers Internal speaker amplifier 1 W (RMS) per channel Volume controls hot keys Table 20. Video Feature Specification Type integrated on system board Controller: Intel HD Graphics 4600 Discrete AMD Radeon HD 8690M Graphics Data bus...
  • Page 55 Features Specification Memory card reader Support upto SD4.0 Micro Subscriber Identity Module (uSIM) card Docking port Table 24. Display Feature Specification Latitude 7240 Latitude 7440 Type HD Anti-Glare HD Anti-Glare Dimensions: Height 180.0 mm (7.08 inches) 205.6 mm (8.09 inches) Width 300.90 mm (11.84 inches) 320.9 mm (12.63 inches)
  • Page 56 Feature Specification • 4cell “smart” Lithium ion Dimensions: Latitude 7240 Latitude 7440 3–cell/4–cell Depth 80.75 mm (3.18 inches) 74.75 mm (2.94 inches) Height 7.20 mm (0.28 inch) 8.00 mm (0.31 inch) Width 282.00 mm (11.10 inches) 308.50 mm (12.15 inches) Weight: 3-cell 250.00 g (0.55 lb)
  • Page 57 Table 29. Physical Feature Latitude 7240 Latitude 7440 Height 20.0 mm (0.79 inch) 21.0 mm (0.80 inch) Width 310.5 mm (12.22 inches) 337 mm (13.2 inches) Depth 211.0 mm (8.3 inches) 231.5 mm (9.1 inches) Weight (with 3- 1.36 kg (2.99 lb) 1.63 kg (3.6 lb) cell battery) Table 30.

  • Page 59: 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: Go to dell.com/contactdell.

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