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- Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 1
Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme - 7204 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P18T Regulatory Type: P18T001 - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 2
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. Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 3
the System Fan...12 Installing the System Fan...13 Removing the Memory Module...13 Installing the Memory Module...14 Removing the MEMS Board...14 Installing the MEMS Board...15 Removing the USH Board...15 Installing the USH Board...16 Removing the Docking Board...16 Installing the Docking Board...17 - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 4
System and/or Setup Password 54 4 Diagnostics...56 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 56 Device Status Lights...57 Battery Status Lights...57 5 Contacting Dell 58 - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 5
only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 6
Off Your Computer). 3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 7. Remove the battery. 8. Turn the computer top-side up. - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 7
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. 1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any cards, such as an - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 8
battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 9
WARNING: To prevent ignition in a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be changed or charged in an area known to be non-hazardous. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. To remove the battery: a. Push the battery latch towards the back of the computer. b. Slide the - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 10
Installing the Bottom Cover 1. Place the bottom cover on the base of the computer. 2. Tighten the screws that secure the bottom cover to the computer chassis. 3. Install the battery. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Keyboard and Keyboard door 1. Follow the - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 11
3. To remove the keyboard door: a. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard door [1]. b. Lift the keyboard door [2]. c. Disconnect the keyboard cables from the motherboard connector by pressing on the locking tab and lifting the connector upwards [3,4]. d. Lift and remove the keyboard from the - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 12
the system board [1]. b. Remove the screws that secure the system fan to the computer chassis [2]. c. Lift and remove the system fan from the computer chassis [3]. 12 - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 13
Installing the System Fan 1. Align the system fan in its position on the computer chassis. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the system fan to the computer chassis. 3. Connect the system fan connector cable to the system board connector. 4. Install: a. battery b. bottom cover 5. Follow the procedures - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 14
Installing the Memory Module 1. Insert the memory module into the memory socket. 2. Press the memory module down until it clicks into place. 3. Install: a. bottom cover b. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the MEMS Board MEMS board is also known as the - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 15
Installing the MEMS Board 1. Place the MEMS board in the slot. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the MEMS board. 3. Connect the cable to the MEMS board. 4. Install: a. bottom cover b. battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the USH Board 1. Follow the - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 16
the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. battery b. bottom cover 3. To release the docking board: a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the docking board [1]. CAUTION: Exercise caution while disconnecting the antenna cables. Improper removal may result in damage/breakage - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 17
the system board by lifting the cablerelease tab [2]. c. Lift and remove the docking board from the computer chassis [3]. Installing the Docking Board 1. Connect the docking board connector cable to the system board. 2. Flip the docking board and seat it on the slot. 3. Tighten the screws to secure - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 18
a. battery b. bottom cover 3. To remove heatsink: a. Loosen the screws that secure the heatsink to the system board in the sequence shown [1,2,3,4]. NOTE: The screws are retained by the heatsink and should not be fully removed. b. Lift and remove the heatsink from the computer chassis. Installing - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 19
Installing the Speaker 1. Place the speaker in the slot on the computer chassis. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the speaker. 3. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. 4. Install: a. bottom cover b. battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the SIM - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 20
NOTE: To remove the SIM board from the assembly, remove the screws that secure the SIM board to the SIM bracket. Installing the SIM Board Assembly 1. Place the SIM board on the bracket and tighten the screws. 2. Place the SIM board assembly in the slot on the computer chassis. 3. Tighten the screws - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 21
Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Connect the coin-cell battery to the system board connector. 2. Insert the coin-cell battery in the slot on the computer chassis. 3. Install: a. bottom cover b. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Antenna Routing - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 22
Installing the Antenna Routing Bracket 1. Place the antenna routing bracket in the slot on the computer chassis. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the cable holder. 3. Route the antenna cables into the routing channels. 4. Connect all the wireless antenna cables to the connectors. 5. Secure the tapes - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 23
Installing the WLAN Card 1. Insert the WLAN card in the slot. 2. Connect the screw to secure the cable holder. 3. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card. 4. Install: a. antenna routing bracket b. bottom cover c. battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 24
Installing the WWAN Card 1. Slide the WWAN card into its connector on the system board. 2. Press the card down and tighten the screw to secure the WWAN card. 3. Connect the antenna cables as per the color code, on the WWAN card. 4. Install: a. antenna routing bracket b. bottom cover c. battery 5. - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 25
Inside Your Computer. Removing the Card Bracket 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. battery b. bottom cover c. docking board d. GPS module e. USH board f. MEMS board g. hard drive 3. Unroute the antenna cables by removing the tapes. 4. To disconnect the - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 26
5. To unroute the cables: a. Unroute the GPS and the C-storage cables. b. Remove the screws that secure the card bracket to the computer chassis. 6. To remove the card bracket: a. Flip the card bracket [1]. b. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector [2]. c. Lift up and remove the card bracket - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 27
Inside Your Computer. Removing the I/O Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. battery b. bottom cover c. docking board d. GPS module e. USH board f. MEMS board g. hard drive h. Disconnect the battery cable from the battery board. i. card bracket 3. To - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 28
Install: a. card bracket b. Connect the battery cable to the battery board. c. hard drive d. MEMS board e. USH board f. GPS module g. docking board h. bottom cover i. battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Fingerprint Reader 1. Follow the procedures in - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 29
Inside Your computer. Removing the LED Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. battery b. bottom cover c. docking board d. GPS module e. USH board f. MEMS board g. hard drive h. card bracket i. fingerprint reader 3. To remove the LED board: a. Disconnect - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 30
the LED board to the connector. 6. Install: a. fingerprint reader b. card bracket c. hard drive d. MEMS board e. USH board f. GPS module g. docking board h. bottom cover i. battery 7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Battery Board 1. Follow the procedures in - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 31
board. 3. Connect the battery cable to the battery board. 4. Install: a. card bracket b. hard drive c. MEMS board d. USH board e. GPS module f. docking board g. bottom cover h. battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Keyboard Control Board 1. Follow the - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 32
f. MEMS board g. hard drive h. Disconnect the battery cable from the battery board. i. system fan j. card bracket k. memory module l. antenna routing bracket m. WLAN n. WWAN o. heatsink p. battery board q. SIM board r. system board 3. To remove the keyboard control board: a. Remove the screws that - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 33
Inside Your computer. Removing the Power Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2. Remove: a. battery b. bottom cover c. docking board d. GPS module e. USH board f. MEMS board g. hard drive h. Disconnect the battery cable from the battery board. i. system fan - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 34
i. card bracket j. system fan k. Connect the battery cable to the battery board. l. hard drive m. MEMS board n. USH board o. GPS module p. docking board q. bottom cover r. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Palmrest 1. Follow the procedures in Before - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 35
r. system board 3. To release the palmrest: a. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest [1]. b. Flip the computer chassis [2]. 4. To remove the palmrest: a. Open the display [1]. b. Pry the palmrest from the retention hooks [2]. Installing the Palmrest 1. Align the palmrest and press it firmly. 2. - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 36
card bracket j. system fan k. Connect the battery cable to the battery board. l. hard drive m. MEMS board n. USH board o. GPS module p. docking board q. bottom cover r. battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 37
4. To release the display assembly: a. Remove the screws that secure the display hinge cover [1]. b. Lift and remove the display hinge cover [2]. c. Lift and pull the rubber gasket to release the cables routed through the gasket [3]. 5. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges and flip the - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 38
WLAN d. card bracket e. Connect the battery cable to battery board. f. hard drive g. MEMS board h. USH board i. GPS module j. docking board k. bottom cover l. battery 12. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 39
e. GPS module f. USH board g. MEMS board h. hard drive i. system fan j. card bracket k. memory module l. antenna routing bracket m. WLAN n. WWAN o. heatsink p. battery board q. SIM board assembly r. keyboard 3. Disconnect the following cables from the system board: a. I/O board cable b. speaker - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 40
6. To remove the system board: a. Remove the screws that secure the eDP connector [1]. b. Lift and remove the eDP connector bracket [2]. c. Remove the screws that secure the system board [3]. d. Slide and lift the system board from the computer chassis [4]. Installing the System Board 1. Place the - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 41
board assembly c. battery board d. heatsink e. WWAN f. WLAN g. antenna routing bracket h. memory module i. card bracket j. system fan k. hard drive l. MEMS board m. USH board n. GPS module o. dock board p. bottom cover q. battery 10. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. 41 - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 42
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: • Access System Setup by pressing key • Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing key The one-time - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 43
Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory • Device Information: Displays Primary Hard Drive, MiniCard Device, ODD Device, Dock eSATA Device, LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 44
option controls the on-board USB LAN controller. This option is enabled by default. Allows you to configure the parallel port on the docking station. The options are: • Disabled • AT: This option is enabled by default. • PS2 • ECP Serial Port 1 Allows you to configure the integrated serial port - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 45
If USB port is disabled, the OS cannot see any device attached to this port. • Enable USB Boot Support • Enable External USB Ports • Enable USB3.0 Controller • Disable Docking Station Devices except video NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings. This - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 46
Option Touchscreen Stealth Mode Control Miscellaneous Devices Description This field controls whether the touchscreen is enabled or disabled. This option is enabled by default. This field is used to enable or disable the stealth mode. This option is enabled by default. Allows you to enable or - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 47
activate or disable the feature and no further changes will be allowed Deactivate (default) CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor. Enable CPU XD Support (default) OROM Keyboard Access Allows you to set an option to enter the Option ROM Configuration - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 48
Option Admin Setup Lockout Table 6. Secure Boot Option Secure Boot Enable Expert Key Management Table 7. Performance Option Multi Core Support Description Default Setting: Enable Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set. Default Setting: Enable Admin - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 49
you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options are: • Disabled (default) • Every Day • Weekdays • Select Days USB Wake Support Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby. NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 50
Option Wake on LAN/WLAN Block Sleep Peak Shift Advanced Battery Charge Configuration Primary Battery Charge Configuration Battery Slice Charge Configuration Description • Control WLAN Radio • Control WWAN Radio • Control WLAN radio or Control WWAN radio is not selected (default) Allows you to - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 51
embedded in the internal keyboard. • Fn Key Only: This option is enabled by default. • By Numlock NOTE: The Keyboard (Embedded) option is not supported in Latitude E5540 Allows you to define how the system handles mouse and touch pad input. The options are: • Serial Mouse • PS2 Mouse • Toushpad/PS - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 52
Table 10. Virtualization Support Option Description Virtualization Allows you to enable or WLAN/WiGig • Bluetooth All options are enabled by default. Table 12. Maintenance Option Service Tag Asset Tag Description Displays the Service Tag of your computer. Allows you to create a system asset - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 53
start the computer. 2. Go to dell.com/support. 3. 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. Proceed with the instructions on screen. 4. If you are - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 54
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer. CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled. Assigning a System - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 55
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted. 5. Press and a message prompts you to save the changes. 6. Press to save the changes and exit from the System - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 56
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 - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 57
light with steady green light Constantly blinking amber light Light off Green light on An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop. Temporary battery failure with AC adapter present. Fatal battery failure with AC adapter present. Battery in full charge mode - Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme | Dell 7204Series Owners Manual - Page 58
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: 1. Visit dell.com/support 2. Select your support category. 3. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country
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Regulatory Model: P18T
Regulatory Type: P18T001