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Dell Latitude 3160
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P21T
Regulatory Type: P21T002

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  • Page 1 Dell Latitude 3160 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P21T Regulatory Type: P21T002...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright, 2009 – 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Working on Your Computer................5 ....................5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ........................6 Turning Off Your Computer ....................7 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Removing and Installing Components............. 8 ..........................8 Recommended Tools ........................8 Removing the Base Cover ........................9 Installing the Base Cover ..........................9 Removing the Battery...
  • Page 4 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password ..........42 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 4 Technical Specifications................... 43 5 Diagnostics......................48 ............48 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics ..........................49 Device Status Lights ..........................50 Battery Status Lights 6 Contacting Dell....................51...

  • Page 5: Working On Your Computer

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 6: Turning Off Your Computer

    To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. Turn off your computer (see Turning off Your Computer).

  • Page 7: After Working Inside 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. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.

  • Page 8: Removing And Installing Components

    Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • #0 Phillips screwdriver •...

  • Page 9: Installing The Base Cover

    Installing the Base Cover Place the base cover to align with the screw holders on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Battery Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 10: Installing The Battery

    a. Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer [1]. b. Remove the battery from the computer [2]. Installing the Battery Insert the battery into its place on the computer. Connect the battery cable to its connector on the system board. Fix the adhesive tape to secure the battery cable.

  • Page 11: Installing The Audio Board

    Installing the Audio Board Insert the audio board into its place on the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the audio board to the computer. Connect the audio-board cable to its connector on the system board. Install the: battery base cover Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 12: Installing The Wlan Card

    Installing the WLAN Card Insert the WLAN card to its connector on the system board. Connect the WLAN cables to their connectors on the WLAN card. Insert the metal bracket to secure the WLAN cables. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the system board. Install the: battery base cover...
  • Page 13 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the computer [1] and open the display [2]. Pull the keyboard base assembly away from the display assembly to separate them.

  • Page 14: Installing The Display Assembly

    Installing the Display Assembly Place the display assembly on the computer chassis. Adjust the display hinges to align with the screw holders on the computer chassis. Tighten the screws to secure the display assembly to the computer. Connect the display cable to its connector on the system board. Place the metal bracket to secure the display cable and tighten the screws to secure the metal bracket.

  • Page 15: Installing The Display Bezel

    b. Remove the screws that secure the display bezel to the display assembly [2]. Pry the edges to release the display bezel [1] and remove the display bezel from the display assembly [2]. Installing the Display Bezel Place the display bezel on the display assembly. Starting from the top corner, press on the display bezel and work around the entire bezel until it snaps on to the display assembly.

  • Page 16: Removing The Display Panel

    Install the: display assembly battery base cover Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Display Panel NOTE: This task is applicable only if you have the non-touch version of the computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 17: Installing The Display Panel

    Disconnect the eDP cable from its connector [1] and remove the display panel from the display assembly [2]. Installing the Display Panel Connect the eDP cable to its connector and fix the adhesive tape. Place the display panel to align with the screw holders on the display assembly. Tighten the screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly.

  • Page 18: Removing The Camera

    battery base cover Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Camera NOTE: This task is applicable only if you have the non-touch version of the computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: base cover battery display assembly...

  • Page 19: Removing The Power-Connector Port

    Removing the Power-Connector Port Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: base cover battery display assembly Perform the following steps: a. Disconnect the power-connector port cable from its connector on the system board [1]. b. Remove the power-connector port from the computer [2]. Installing the Power-Connector Port Insert the power-connector port into its place on the computer.
  • Page 20 Perform the following steps: a. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from its connector on the system board [1]. b. Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer [2]. Remove the hard-drive assembly from the computer. Pull to release the hard-drive cable from its connector on the hard-drive assembly.

  • Page 21: Installing The Hard-Drive Assembly

    Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive [1] and remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket [2]. Installing the Hard-Drive Assembly Place the hard drive within the hard-drive assembly, align the screw holders, and tighten the screws to secure the hard-drive bracket.

  • Page 22: Removing The Led Board

    Install the: battery base cover Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the LED Board Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: base cover battery hard-drive assembly Perform the following steps: a. Disconnect the LED board cable from its connector on the system board [1] [2]. b.

  • Page 23: Removing The Memory

    Removing the Memory Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: base cover battery Pry the clips securing the memory module until the memory pops-up and remove the memory from the system board. Installing the Memory Insert the memory on the memory socket until the clips secure the memory. Install the: battery base cover...

  • Page 24: Installing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Insert the coin-cell battery in its place on the computer. Route the coin-cell battery cable along its routing channels. Fix the adhesive tape to secure the coin-cell battery cable. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to its connector on the system board. Install the: battery base cover...

  • Page 25: Installing The Keyboard Trim

    NOTE: You may need a sharp tool to pry the keyboard trim from its edges. Remove the keyboard trim from the keyboard. Installing the Keyboard Trim Insert the keyboard trim to the keyboard until it snaps in its place. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
  • Page 26 keyboard trim NOTE: After removing the keyboard trim, flip the computer to access the keyboard cable. Disconnect the keyboard cable from its connector on the system board [1] [2]. Flip the computer and remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer. Perform the following steps: a.

  • Page 27: Installing The Keyboard

    Installing the Keyboard Place the keyboard to align with the screw holders on the computer. Flip the computer and connect the keyboard cable to its connector on the system board. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard to the computer. Install the: keyboard trim battery...

  • Page 28: Installing The Heatsink

    Perform the following steps: a. Remove the screws that secure the heatsink to the system board [1] [2] [3]. b. Remove the heatsink from the system board [4]. Installing the Heatsink Insert the heatsink into its place on the system board. Place the metal bracket and tighten the screws to secure the metal bracket to the system board.

  • Page 29: Removing The System Board

    Removing the System Board Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: base cover battery memory heatsink Disconnect the following cables from the system board [1] [2]: a. keyboard b. touchpad c. LED board d. network and speaker [3] e.

  • Page 30: Installing The System Board

    Installing the System Board Insert the system board into its place on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer. Connect the following cables to their connectors on the system board: a. display b. coin-cell battery and power-connector port c.

  • Page 31: Installing The Speaker

    a. Remove the screws that secure the speaker to the computer [1]. b. Remove the speaker from the computer [2]. Installing the Speaker Insert the speaker into its place on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the speaker to the computer. Install the: system board heatsink...

  • Page 32: System Setup

    Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup‐defined 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: •...

  • Page 33: System Setup Options

    Table 1. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. Down arrow Moves to the next field. <Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable.
  • Page 34 Option Description Advanced Boot Options Allows you to enable the Legacy Option ROMs during the UEFI boot mode. This option is enabled by default. Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time. Table 3. System Configuration Option Description Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated network controller.
  • Page 35 Option Description Default Setting: All the options are enabled. USB PowerShare Allows you to configure the behavior of the USB PowerShare feature. The option is disabled by default. • Enable USB PowerShare Audio Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller.
  • Page 36 Option Description Default Setting: Not set Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords. Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is disabled. Password Configuration You can define the length of your password. Min = 4, Max = 32 Password Bypass Allows you to enable or disable the permission to bypass the System and the Internal HDD password, when they are set.
  • Page 37 Option Description Mode option is disabled by default. The options are: • • • • If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear. The options are: • Save to File–Saves the key to a user- selected file •...
  • Page 38 Option Description USB Wake Support Allows you to enable the USB devices to wake the computer from standby mode. The option is disabled. • Enable USB Wake Support Wireless Radio Control Allows you to control the WLAN radio. • Control WLAN radio Default Setting: The option is disabled.
  • Page 39 Option Description Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock when system boots. The option is enabled by default. Fn Key Emulation Allows you to match the <Scroll Lock> key feature of PS-2 keyboard with the <Fn> key feature in an internal keyboard. The option is enabled by default.

  • Page 40: Updating The Bios

    For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet Re-start the computer. Go to dell.com/support. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?

  • Page 41: System And Setup Password

    NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. Proceed with the instructions on screen. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer. Choose the Product Type from the list. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.

  • Page 42: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System And/Or Setup Password

    The System Security screen appears. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked. Select System Password , enter your system password, and press <Enter> or <Tab>. Use the following guidelines to assign the system password: • A password can have up to 32 characters. •...

  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.
  • Page 44 Audio Internal speaker amplifier Two (2W per channel) Volume controls Software program menus, media controls, and keyboard function keys Communications Network adapter 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN Wireless • Intel Dual Band Wireless- 7265 802.11AC Wi-Fi + BT 4.0 LE Wireless Card (2x2) •...
  • Page 45 Display Horizontal HD +40/- 40 degrees Vertical HD +10/-30 degrees Pixel pitch 0.2148 mm x 0.2148 mm Keyboard Number of keys • United States and Canada: 82 keys • Europe and Brazil: 83 keys • Japan: 86 keys Touchpad Active Area: X-axis 102.40 mm (4.03 inches) Y-axis...
  • Page 46 AC Adapter Type 65W HF-free / Non-HF 90W (India only) free Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC 19.50 VDC 19.5 VDC Dimensions: Height 22.00 mm (0.87 inch) 28.00 mm (1.10 inches) 32.00 mm (1.30 inches) Width 66.00 mm (2.60 inches) 47.00 mm (1.90 inches) 52.00 (2.00 inches) Depth 106.00 mm (4.17...

  • Page 48: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the 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 results to help you solve the problem.

  • Page 49: Device Status Lights

    If there are any issues, error codes are displayed. Note the error code and contact Dell. NOTE: You may receive a Debugging Board, if required, as determined by Dell in its sole discretion. Device Status Lights Table 14. Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.

  • Page 50: Battery Status Lights

    Memory failed to initialize or memory is unsupported. Battery Status Lights If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: Alternately An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your blinking amber laptop. light and white...

  • Page 51: Contacting Dell

    Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service 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: Go to dell.com/support.

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