Dell Latitude E6420/E6520

Setup and Features Information

About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,
or death.

Latitude E6420 Front And Back View

Figure 1. Front View

1. microphone 7. power button

2. display release latch 8. eSata/USB connector
3. camera 9. USB 2.0 connectors (2)
4. camera status light 10. volume control buttons
5. display latch 11. wireless switch
6. display 12. optical drive

Regulatory Model: P15G, P14F

Regulatory Type: P15G001, P14F001
February 2011
 13. ExpressCard slot 18. touchpad
14. fingerprint reader 19. trackstick buttons (3)
15. Secure Digital (SD) memory-card 20. trackstick
reader 21. keyboard
16. contactless smart card reader 22. device status lights
17. touchpad buttons (2)

Figure 2. Back View

1. HDMI connector 7. USB 2.0 connector

2. security cable slot 8. VGA connector
3. modem connector 9. audio connector
4. power and battery status lights 10. cooling vents
5. power connector 11. smart card slot
6. network connector
WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air
vents. Do not store your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a
closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the
computer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets
hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the
computer.

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Latitude E6520 Front And Back View

Figure 3. Front View

1. display latch 14. ExpressCard slot

2. microphone 15. fingerprint reader
3. display release latch 16. Secure Digital (SD) memory-card
4. camera reader
5. camera status light 17. contactless smart card reader
6. display 18. touchpad
7. power button 19. touchpad buttons (2)
8. HDMI connector 20. trackstick buttons (3)
9. eSata/USB connector 21. trackstick
10. USB 2.0 connector 22. keyboard
11. IEEE 1394 connector 23. volume control buttons
12. optical drive 24. device status lights
13. wireless switch

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Figure 4. Back View

1. network connector 7. VGA connector

2. security cable slot 8. USB 2.0 connector
3. modem connector 9. audio connector
4. power and battery status lights 10. cooling vents
5. power connector 11. smart card slot
6. USB 2.0 connector

WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air
vents. Do not store your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a
closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the
computer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets
hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the
computer.

Quick Setup
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer. For additional best practices
information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However,

power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible
cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may
cause fire or equipment damage.

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 CAUTION: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp
the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the
cable. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of the
connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable.
NOTE: Some devices may not be included if you did not order them.

1. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer

and to the electrical outlet.

Figure 5. AC Adapter
2. Connect the network cable (optional).

Figure 6. Network Connector

3. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard (optional).

Figure 7. USB Connector

4. Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a 1394 hard drive (optional).

Figure 8. 1394 Connector

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 5. Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the
computer.

Figure 9. Power Button

NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least
once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or
other external device, such as a printer.

Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those
required by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the
configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the
option to view information about your computer.

System Information
Chipset Intel Mobile Express Series 6 chipset

Processor Intel Core i3/i5/i7 series (2nd generation)

Video
Video type • integrated on system board
• discrete

Data bus

UMA integrated video

Discrete • PCI-E x16 Gen1

• PCI-E x16 Gen2

Video controller

UMA Intel Graphics

Discrete NVIDIA N12P with 512MB DDR3 switchable

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Memory
Memory connector two SODIMM slots

Memory capacity 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB

Memory type DDR3 SDRAM (1333 MHz)

Minimum memory 1 GB

Maximum memory 8 GB

Battery
Type • 4-cell "smart" Lithium ion
• 6-cell "smart" Lithium ion
• 9-cell "smart" Lithium ion

Dimensions:

4–cell and 6–cell

Depth 48.08 mm (1.90 inches)

Height 20.00 mm (0.79 inches)

Width 208.00 mm (8.19 inches)

9–cell

Depth 71.79 mm (2.83 inches)

Height 20.00 mm (0.79 inches)

Width 214.00 mm (8.43 inches)

Weight:

4-cell 240.00 g (0.53 lb)

6-cell 344.73 g (0.76 lb)

9-cell 508.02 g (1.12 lb)

Voltage:

4-cell 14.80 VDC

6-cell and 9-cell 11.10 VDC

Temperature range:

Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)

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Battery
Non-Operating –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)

Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell

AC Adapter
Type 65 W, 90 W, and 150 W

NOTE: 65 W AC adapter is available only

for computers with integrated video card.

NOTE: 150 W AC adapter is only available

with Latitude E6420.

Input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC

Input current (maximum) 1.50 A, 1.60 A, 1.70 A, and 2.10 A

Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz

Output power 65 W, 90 W, and 150 W

Output current 3.34 A, 4.62 A and 7.70 A (continuous)

Rated output voltage 19.5 +/– 1.0 VDC

Temperature range:

Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Non-Operating –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)

Physical
Latitude E6420

Height 26.90 mm to 32.40 mm (1.06 inches to 1.27

inches)

Width 352.00 mm (13.86 inches)

Depth 241.00 mm (9.49 inches)

Weight (with 4-cell battery) 2.07 kg (4.56 lb)

Latitude E6520

Height 28.30 mm to 34.20 mm (1.11 inches to 1.35

inches)

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Physical
Width 384.00 mm (15.12 inches)

Depth 258.00 mm (10.16 inches)

Weight (with 4-cell battery) 2.50 kg (5.52 lb)

Environmental
Temperature:

Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)

Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)

Relative humidity (maximum):

Operating 10 % to 90 % (noncondensing)

Storage 5 % to 95 % (noncondensing)

Altitude (maximum):

Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft)

Non-Operating –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)

Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA- S71.04–1985

Finding More Information and Resources

See the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer
and the regulatory compliance website at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance for more information on:
• Safety best practices
• Regulatory certification
• Ergonomics
See www.dell.com for additional information on:
• Warranty
• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
• End User License Agreement

Information in this publication is subject to change without notice.

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