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Flashing the BIOS

Dell™ Latitude™ E6500 Service Manual

Flashing the BIOS From a CD/DVD

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, download the update from the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com and flash the BIOS from the hard drive.

Flashing the BIOS From a CD/DVD

CAUTION: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to prevent a loss of power during the flash BIOS update process. Failure to do so may cause system damage.

1.Ensure the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.

2.Insert the BIOS-update media, and turn on/restart the computer.

3.On the Dell logo screen, tap <F12> a couple of times to bring up the One Time Boot Menu.

4.Choose to boot from CD/DVD Drive.

If you do not use the One Time Boot Menu, you can change the boot order in the system setup program to boot from the optical drive.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the BIOS update process once it begins. Doing so may cause system damage.

Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the flash update is complete, the computer reboots automatically.

5. Remove the flash BIOS update media from the drive.

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

CAUTION: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to prevent a loss of power during the flash BIOS update process. Failure to do so may cause system damage.

1.Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and follow the instructions to download it on your computer's desktop.

2.Ensure the AC adapter is plugged in to the computer and to a known-good power source, and the main battery is properly installed.

3.Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the BIOS update process once it begins. Doing so may cause system damage.

4.The computer reboots and the flash BIOS update process completes.

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Processor Module Memory Coin-Cell Battery Optical Drive LED Cover Dell Latitude E6500 Service ManualTroubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Base Assembly Flash Cache Modules Fan Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Base Assembly Base AssemblyRemoving the Bottom of the Base Assembly Replacing the Bottom of the Base AssemblyBack to Contents Page Before Working on Your Computer What You Need to Know for Your SafetyRecommended Tools What You Need to Know for Your Safety Removing the Battery Replacing the BatteryReplacing the Battery Removing the BatteryBack to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS From a CD/DVD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive Flashing the BIOSFlashing the BIOS From a CD/DVD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard DriveRemoving the Card Cage Replacing the Card Cage Card CageRemoving the Card Cage Replacing the Card CageBack to Contents Page Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryBack to Contents Page 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer Processor ModuleRemoving the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor ModuleBack to Contents Page Replacing the Processor ModuleRemoving the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Discrete Graphics Thermal-Cooling Assembly1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyIntegrated Graphics Thermal-Cooling Assembly Discrete Graphics Thermal-Cooling AssemblyBack to Contents Page Integrated Graphics Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the I/O Daughter Card 6. Remove the system board see Removing the System Board Assembly4. Replace the system board see Replacing the System Board Assembly I/O Daughter CardBack to Contents Page 5. Replace the palm rest assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly6. Replace the hinge covers see Replacing the Hinge Covers Removing the Camera and Microphone Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Assembly Replacing the Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Bezel Replacing the Display Assembly1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer Replacing the Display BezelRemoving the Display Panel Removing the CCFL Display PanelRemoving the LED Display Panel Replacing the Display PanelReplacing the LED Display Panel Replacing the CCFL Display PanelRemoving the Display Inverter Removing the Display Panel BracketsReplacing the Display Panel Brackets Display InverterReplacing the Display Inverter Removing the Camera and Microphone Assembly1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer Replacing the Camera and Microphone AssemblyRemoving the Latch Hook Assembly Replacing the Latch Hook AssemblyReplacing the Display Cover Removing the Display Cover1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer Back to Contents Page Dell Latitude E6500 Service Manual Removing the FanReplacing the Fan Removing the Fan Replacing the FanDell Latitude E6500 Service Manual Flash Cache ModulesRemoving an FCM Removing an FCM Replacing an FCMBack to Contents Page Replacing an FCMBack to Contents Page Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard DriveBack to Contents Page Replacing the Hard DriveRemoving the Hinge Covers Replacing the Hinge Covers Hinge CoversRemoving the Hinge Covers Replacing the Hinge CoversRemoving the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard5. Replace the LED cover see Replacing the LED Cover 1 M2 x 3-mm screws 2 2 tabs 3 keyboard connector8. Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents PageRemoving the LED Cover Replacing the LED Cover LED CoverRemoving the LED Cover Replacing the LED CoverRemoving the DIMM B Module MemoryRemoving a Memory Module DIMM BDIMM A Replacing a Memory ModuleDIMM A DIMM BBack to Contents Page Operation of the ComputerRemoving the Modem Replacing the Modem ModemRemoving the Modem Replacing the Modem7. Replace the hinge covers see Replacing the Hinge Covers Back to Contents PageRemoving the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical DrivePage Dell Latitude E6500 Service Manual Palm Rest AssemblyRemoving the Palm Rest Assembly Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest AssemblyReplacing the Palm Rest Assembly 7. Replace the fan see Replacing the Fan Back to Contents Page18. Remove the system board see Removing the System Board Assembly Power ModuleRemoving the Power Module Removing the Power Module Replacing the Power ModuleBack to Contents Page Replacing the Power Module3. Replace the system board see Replacing the System Board Assembly 5. Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest AssemblyReplacing the Right-Speaker and Fingerprint Reader Cover Right-Speaker and Fingerprint Reader CoverRemoving the Right-Speaker and Fingerprint Reader Cover Removing the Right-Speaker and Fingerprint Reader CoverBack to Contents Page Replacing the Right-Speaker and Fingerprint Reader CoverReplacing the System Board Assembly System Board AssemblyRemoving the System Board Assembly Removing the System Board AssemblyCAUTION Ensure no loose cables get caught beneath the system board Replacing the System Board AssemblyBack to Contents Page 17. Replace the processor see Replacing the Processor Module19. Replace the memory modules see Replacing a Memory Module Back to Contents Page Dell Latitude E6500 Service ManualBack to Contents Page Diagnostic Light Codes During POST TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tools Diagnostic LightsWindows Vista Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive6. Press 1 to Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities MediaDell Diagnostics Main Menu Diagnostics Main MenuWindows XP Error MessagesA filename cannot contain any of the following characters \ / * ? A required .DLL file was not foundEnsure that Microsoft Windows Recognizes the drive Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Drive ProblemsClean the drive or disk Optical drive problemsProblems writing to an optical drive Hard drive problemsIf you have problems with a Dell IEEE 1394 device IEEE 1394 Device ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is enabled in system setupThe computer stops responding Check the diagnostic lightsSee Power Problems The computer does not start upIf you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems Other software problemsIf the power light is off Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the power light is green and the computer is not respondingAdjust the Windows display settings Dell Technical Update ServiceVideo and Display Problems Check the display settingsRemoving a WLAN/WiMax Card Replacing a WLAN/WiMax Card WLAN/WiMax CardsRemoving a WLAN/WiMax Card Replacing a WLAN/WiMax CardBack to Contents Page Dell Latitude E6500 Service Manual WPAN/UWB CardsRemoving a WPAN/UWB Card Removing a WPAN/UWB Card Replacing a WPAN/UWB CardBack to Contents Page Replacing a WPAN/UWB CardRemoving a WWAN Card Replacing a WWAN Card WWAN CardRemoving a WWAN Card Replacing a WWAN CardBack to Contents Page