6. Turn the computer over. Removing the Battery 1. Slide the battery release latches to the open position. (The latches lock into place). 2. Grip the battery and slide it out of the battery bay. 3. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Replacing the Battery To replace a battery, slide it into the battery bay until it clicks into place. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. NOTE: 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. 1 battery release latches (2) 2 battery 1 battery release latches (2) 2 battery Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page 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 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 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. 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 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. 4. The computer reboots and the flash BIOS update process completes. Back to Contents Page 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. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the BIOS update process once it begins. Doing so may cause system damage. 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. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the BIOS update process once it begins. Doing so may cause system damage. Back to Contents Page Card Cage Dell™ Latitude™ E6500 Service Manual Removing the Card Cage Replacing the Card Cage Removing the Card Cage Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at: 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Close the display and turn the computer over. 3. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly). 4. Remove the hinge covers (see Removing the Hinge Covers). 5. Remove the palm rest assembly (Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. If a card is in the cage, remove the card. 7. Remove the three M2 x 3 screws. 8. Push the carrier to one side to release it from the system board, then pull the carrier in the opposite direction to remove the carrier. Replacing the Card Cage Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at: 1. Attach one side of the carrier and then the other and set it in place. 2. Replace the three M2 x 3 screws. 3. Replace the palm rest assembly (Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 4. Replace the hinge covers (see Replacing the Hinge Covers). 5. Replace the bottom of the base assembly (see Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly). 1 card carrier 2 M2 x 3 screws (3) Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ E6500 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at: 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Close the display and turn the computer over. 3. Remo...
