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Dell Latitude E6420: Visual Guide

Summary: This article serves as a visual guide to the ports and connectors on the Dell Latitude E6420 laptop.

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Symptoms

Not Applicable

Cause

Not Applicable

Resolution

Table of Contents:

  1. Front View
  2. Rear View
  3. Top View
  4. Bottom View
  5. Left View
  6. Right View
NOTE: For a more detailed description about each location, go to the laptop manuals at Dell Latitude E6420 Manual.

Front View

Dell Latitude E6420 Front

1 Integrated Microphone: Used to capture audio sounds
2 Camera LED: Indicates camera activity
3 Display: For more information about the display, see the section on HD LCD.
4 Power button: Press to turn on the laptop or exit a power management mode.
5 Volume controls: Allows the user to adjust the laptop audio volume
6 Fingerprint scanner: Security feature to identify the user using fingerprints
7 Contactless Smart Card Reader: For more information about the contactless smart card, see the section on Contactless Smart Card.
8 Media card reader: Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media card
9 Touch pad: Allows the user to manipulate and control the on-screen cursor essentially provides the function of a mouse.
10 Keyboard: For more information about the keyboard, see the section on Keyboard.
11 Device Status LEDs: Indicates power on/off and shows battery status For more information, see the section on LEDs.
12 Integrated Camera: Used to capture moving images and snapshots (Optional)

 

NOTE: For a guide to the keyboard see Dell Knowledge Base article Keyboard Troubleshooting and Usage: The Definitive Guide.

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Rear View

Dell Latitude E6420 Rear

1 HDMI Port: Connector port for devices supporting audio/video signals in HDMI format
2 Kensington lock slot: Used to attach a commercially available anti-theft device to the laptop
3 Modem connector (RJ11): Used to connect the laptop to a network using a modem If a modem is not purchased, it is installed with the modem port plug.
4 AC adapter connection: Used to connect an AC adapter to the computer
5 RJ45 (network) connector: Used to make Ethernet connections

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 Top View 

Dell Latitude E6420 Top

1 Power/HDD LED: Indicates laptop power and hard drive activity

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Bottom View 

Dell Latitude E6420 Bottom

1 Docking Port: Used for connecting the laptop to a docking station and slice battery
2 Water Drainage Slot: For draining water that falls on the keyboard
3 Speakers: Sound output
4 Country of Origin(COO) Label: Contain model name, and country or region made info.
5 Battery release latches: Lock the battery into the device.
6 Battery: Lithium-ion battery

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Left View

Dell Latitude E6420 Left

1 USB 20 port: Used to connect USB devices, such as flash memory, a mouse, keyboard, or printer
2 VGA external monitor port: Used to connect an external monitor to the computer
3 Headphone / Microphone combo jack: Used to connect audio peripherals Attach a headphone or speaker or microphone to the connector
4 Hard Drive: Stores data and programs used by the laptop.
5 Smart Card Slot: Used for inserting Smart Cards into the laptop

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Right View

Dell Latitude E6420 Right

1 Express Card Slot: Used for inserting Express Cards into the laptop
2 Optical Drive: Used to read from and write to optical disc media
3 Wireless Switch: Enables or disables wireless connections on the laptop.
4 USB 20 port: Used to connect USB devices, such as flash memory, a mouse, keyboard, or printer
5 eSATA/USB port: Used to connect external SATA hard drives or USB devices

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Article Properties


Affected Product

Latitude E6420

Last Published Date

10 Nov 2023

Version

6

Article Type

Solution