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Inspiron 24-5401
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: W24C
Regulatory Type: W24C002
July 2021
Rev. A02

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  • Page 1 Inspiron 24-5401 Service Manual Regulatory Model: W24C Regulatory Type: W24C002 July 2021 Rev. A02...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2020-2021 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Safety instructions.......................6 Before working inside your computer..........................6 Before you begin ................................6 Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection........................7 ESD field service kit ................................7 Transporting sensitive components..........................8 After working inside your computer..........................8 Chapter 2: Removing and installing components................9 Inside view of your computer............................9 Recommended tools................................
  • Page 4 Entering BIOS setup program............................61 Navigation keys.................................. 61 Boot Sequence................................... 61 System setup options...............................62 Clearing CMOS settings..............................66 Clearing forgotten passwords............................67 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting......................69 SupportAssist diagnostics...............................69 Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code of your Dell computer ..........69 Contents...
  • Page 5 Recovering the operating system..........................70 Updating the BIOS in Windows............................71 Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows....................71 Backup media and recovery options..........................71 WiFi power cycle................................71 Flea power release................................72 Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell................73 Contents...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Safety Instructions

    You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the safety instructions that is shipped with the product or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

  • Page 7: Electrostatic Discharge-Esd Protection

    ESD protection is an increasing concern. Due to the increased density of semiconductors used in recent Dell products, the sensitivity to static damage is now higher than in previous Dell products. For this reason, some previously approved methods of handling parts are no longer applicable.

  • Page 8: Transporting Sensitive Components

    It is recommended that all field service technicians use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat at all times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical that technicians keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Removing And Installing Components

    Removing and installing components NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Inside view of your computer NOTE: The appearance of heat sink differs depending on the graphics configuration you ordered. 1.

  • Page 10: Screw List

    ● Phillips screwdriver #1 ● Flat-head screwdriver ● Plastic scribe Screw list NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is restored when the component is replaced.

  • Page 11: Back Cover

    Table 1. Screw list (continued) Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image Antenna modules Base panel M2x2.5 System board Display-assembly base M3 0.5x5 Base panel Display-assembly base M3x5 Display panel Display-assembly base M3 0.5x5 Media-card reader Display-assembly base M2x3 Back cover Removing the back cover Prerequisites...

  • Page 12: Installing The Back Cover

    Steps 1. Place your palm in the middle of the back cover then pry the back cover from the display-assembly base starting from the top corners. 2. Remove the back cover from the display-assembly base. Installing the back cover Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

  • Page 13: Bottom Cover

    Steps Align the slots on the back cover with the slots on the computer and press along the side to snap the back cover into place. Next steps 1. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Bottom cover Removing the bottom cover Prerequisites 1.

  • Page 14: Installing The Bottom Cover

    Steps 1. Remove the five screws (M3x5) that secure the bottom cover to the display-assembly base. 2. Lift the bottom cover off the display-assembly base. Installing the bottom cover Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates the location of the bottom cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

  • Page 15: Stand

    Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the bottom cover with the screw holes on the display-assembly base. 2. Replace the five screws (M3x5) that secure the bottom cover to the display-assembly base and snap the bottom cover back into place. Next steps 1.

  • Page 16: Installing The Stand

    Steps 1. In the reverse sequential order indicated on the stand, remove the eight screws (M3x4) that secure the stand to the display-assembly base. 2. Remove the stand from the slots on the display-assembly base and lift the stand off the display-assembly base. Installing the stand Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

  • Page 17: Hard Drive

    Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the stand with the screw holes on the display-assembly base and slide the stand on the display- assembly base. 2. In the sequential order indicated on the stand, replace the eight screws (M3x4) that secure the stand to the display- assembly base.

  • Page 18: Installing The Hard Drive

    Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M3x5) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the display-assembly base. 2. Slide the hard-drive assembly away from the hard-drive slot on the display-assembly base. 3. Remove the four screws (M3x3.5) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 4.

  • Page 19: System-Board Shield

    Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket. 2. Replace the four screws (M3x3.5) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 3. Slide the hard-drive assembly into the slot on the display-assembly base. 4.

  • Page 20: Installing The System-Board Shield

    Steps 1. Remove the four screws (M3x5) that secure the system-board shield to the display-assembly base. 2. Lift the system-board shield off the display-assembly base. Installing the system-board shield Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates the location of the system-board shield and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

  • Page 21: Memory Modules

    Steps 1. Align the slots on the system-board shield with the ports on the computer. 2. Replace the four screws (M3x5) that secure the system-board shield to the display-assembly base. Next steps 1. Install the stand. 2. Install the bottom cover.

  • Page 22: Installing The Memory Modules

    Steps 1. Using your fingertips, spread apart the securing clips on the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 2. Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot. NOTE: Repeat step 1 and 2 if there are two memory modules. Installing the memory modules Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

  • Page 23: Coin-Cell Battery

    Steps 1. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot. 2. Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at an angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.

  • Page 24: Installing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Steps 1. Using your fingertip, press on the metal clip to release the coin-cell battery from the coin-cell battery holder. 2. Lift the coin-cell battery from the coin-cell battery holder. Installing the coin-cell battery Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates the location of the coin-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

  • Page 25: Heat Sink

    Steps With the positive-side facing up, insert the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board and snap the battery into place. Next steps 1. Install the system-board shield. 2. Install the stand. 3. Install the bottom cover. 4.

  • Page 26: Installing The Heat Sink

    Steps 1. In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the eight captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board and the display-assembly base. 2. Lift the heat sink off the system board and display-assembly base. Installing the heat sink Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

  • Page 27: Wireless Card

    Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and the display assembly base. 2. In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), tighten the eight captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board and display assembly base.
  • Page 28 Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the wireless-card shield to the system board. 2. Lift the wireless-card shield off the system board and wireless card. 3. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card. 4.

  • Page 29: Installing The Wireless Card

    5. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card. 6. Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card slot. Installing the wireless card Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless mini-card, do not place any cables under it.

  • Page 30: Solid-State Drive

    Steps 1. Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card. The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card supported by your computer. Table 2. Antenna-cable color scheme Connectors on the wireless card Antenna-cable color Main (white triangle) White Auxiliary (black triangle) Black...

  • Page 31: Installing The Solid-State Drive

    Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. 2. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board. Installing the solid-state drive Prerequisites CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive. If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

  • Page 32: Media-Card Reader

    Steps 1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot. 2. Slide the solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board. 3. Replace the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. Next steps 1.

  • Page 33: Installing The Media-Card Reader

    Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secure the media-card reader to the display-assembly base. 2. Open the latch and disconnect the media-card reader cable from the system board. 3. Remove the media-card reader from media-card reader slot. Installing the media-card reader Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

  • Page 34: Speakers

    Steps 1. Connect the media-card reader cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable. 2. Insert the media-card reader into the media-card reader slot. 3. Align the screws on the media-card reader with the screw holes on the slot on the display assembly base. 4.

  • Page 35: Installing The Speakers

    Steps 1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board and remove it from the routing guide on display-assembly base. 2. Remove the six screws (M3 4+7.1xZN) that secure the speakers to the display-assembly base. 3. Remove the speaker cable from the routing guides on the display-assembly base. 4.

  • Page 36: Microphones

    Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the display-assembly base and route the cable through the routing guides on display-assembly base. 2. Replace the eight screws (M3 4+7.1xZN) that secure the speakers to the display-assembly base. 3.

  • Page 37: Installing The Mircrophones

    Steps 1. Disconnect the microphone cable from the system board and release it from the routing guides on the display-assembly base. 2. Remove the eight screws (M2X2.5) that secure the microphone modules (2) to the base panel and release them from the routing guides on the display-assembly base.

  • Page 38: Fan

    Steps 1. Align the microphone modules (2) with their slots on the base panel. 2. Route the cable through the routing guides on the display-assembly base. 3. Replace the eight screws (M2X2.5) that secure the microphone module to the base panel. 4.

  • Page 39: Installing The Fan

    3. Remove the bottom cover. 4. Remove the stand. 5. Remove the system-board shield. About this task The following image indicates the location of the fan and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 2.

  • Page 40: Antennas

    Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the display-assembly base. 2. Replace the three screws (M2x2.5) that secure the fan to the display-assembly base. 3. Route the fan cable through the routing guides on the display-assembly base. 4.

  • Page 41: Installing The Antennas

    NOTE: Note the routing of the antenna cables, before removing the antenna cables form the routing guides. Also, note the location of the antenna modules printed on the display-assembly base as ANT-B (black) and ANT-W (white). Steps 1. Remove the antenna cables from the routing guides on the display-assembly base. 2.

  • Page 42: Camera

    NOTE: Note the location of the antenna modules printed on the display-assembly base as ANT-B (black) and ANT-W (white). Steps 1. Align the antenna modules (2) with the slots on the base panel and adhere it in place. 2. Adhere the copper foil that secures the antenna cables (2) to the base panel. 3.

  • Page 43: Installing The Camera

    About this task The following image indicates the location of the camera and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Disconnect the camera cable from the system board. 2. Remove the camera cable from the routing guides on the display-assembly base. 3.

  • Page 44: Power-Button Board

    Steps 1. Slide and place the retractable-camera assembly on the base panel. 2. Replace the two screws (M3x5) that secure the retractable-camera assembly to the base panel. 3. Route the camera cable through the routing guides on the display-assembly base. 4.

  • Page 45: Installing The Power-Button Board

    Steps 1. Open the notch on the side of the power-button board and lift the power-button board from the slot on the base panel. 2. Open the latch, disconnect the power-button board cable from the power-button board then lift off the power-button board.

  • Page 46: System Board

    Steps 1. Connect the power-button board cable to the power-button board and close the latch to secure the cable. 2. Align and place the power-button board in the slot on the base panel and snap it into place. Next steps 1.
  • Page 47 7. Remove the wireless card. 8. Remove the solid-state drive. 9. Remove the heat sink. About this task The following image indicates the connectors on your system board. Figure 1. System-board connectors 1. Camera cable 2. Touchscreen cable 3. Debug port 4.

  • Page 48: Installing The System Board

    Steps 1. Disconnect the backlit cable from the system board. 2. Disconnect the display cable from the system board. 3. Open the latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the system board. 4. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 5.
  • Page 49 About this task The following image indicates the connectors on your system board. Figure 2. System-board connectors 1. Camera cable 2. Touchscreen cable 3. Debug port 4. Coin-cell battery 5. Fan cable 6. Microphones cable 7. Media-card reader cable 8. Speaker cable 9.
  • Page 50 Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the display-assembly base. 2. Replace the five screws (M3x5) that secure the system board to the display-assembly base. 3. Connect the camera cable to the system board. 4.

  • Page 51: Base Panel

    5. Install the system-board shield. 6. Install the stand. 7. Install the bottom cover. 8. Install the back cover. 9. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board.
  • Page 52 Removing and installing components...

  • Page 53: Installing The Base Panel

    Steps 1. Remove the 19 screws (M3x5) that secure the base panel to the display-assembly base. 2. Remove the base panel and lift the base panel off the display-assembly base. Installing the base panel Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates the location of the base panel and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
  • Page 54 Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the base panel with the screw holes on the display-assembly base. 2. Replace the 19 screws (M3x5) that secures the base panel to the display-assembly base. Next steps 1. Install the display panel. 2.

  • Page 55: Display Panel

    Display panel Removing the display panel Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the back cover. 3. Remove the bottom cover. 4. Remove the stand. 5. Remove the hard drive. 6. Remove the system-board shield.

  • Page 56: Installing The Display Panel

    Steps 1. Remove the 11 screws (M3x5) that secure the display panel to the display-assembly base. 2. Place the computer in an upright position. 3. Holding the top corner, push the display panel away from the display-assembly base using the push holes available on the display-assembly base.
  • Page 57 Removing and installing components...
  • Page 58 Steps 1. Align and place the display panel on the slots of the display-assembly base. 2. Route the display back-light, touch screen and display cable though the slots on the display assembly base. 3. Place the display-assembly base on a clean and flat surface with the display panel facing down. 4.
  • Page 59 NOTE: The screws that secure the middle frame and display panel to the display-assembly base are silver in color and etched with "LCD" around the screw holes. 5. Remove the jig screw from the display panel. 6. Replace the screw (M3x5) that secure the display panel to the display-assembly base. Next steps 1.

  • Page 60: Chapter 3: Device Drivers

    Device drivers Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility In the Device Manager, check if the chipset driver is installed. Install the Intel chipset updates from www.dell.com/support. Video drivers In the Device Manager, check if the video driver is installed. Install the video driver update from www.dell.com/support.

  • Page 61: Chapter 4: 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: ● Access System Setup by pressing F2 key ●...

  • Page 62: System Setup Options

    The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot menu options are: ● Removable Drive (if available) ● STXXXX Drive (if available) NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number. ● Optical Drive (if available) ●...
  • Page 63 Table 3. System setup options—System information menu (continued) General-System Information Processor L2 Cache Displays the processor L2 Cache size. Processor L3 Cache Displays the processor L3 Cache size. HT Capable Displays whether the processor is HyperThreading (HT) capable. 64-Bit Technology Displays whether 64-bit technology is used.
  • Page 64 Table 4. System setup options—System Configuration menu (continued) System Configuration Audio Enable or disable the integrated audio controller. OSD Button Management Disable OSD button Enable or disable OSD button. Touchscreen Touchscreen Enable or disable touchscreen (only for touchscreen computers). Miscellaneous Devices Enable or disable various onboard devices.
  • Page 65 Table 8. System setup options—Intel Software Guard Extensions menu Intel Software Guard Extensions Intel SGX Enable Enable or disable Intel Software Guard Extensions. Enclave Memory Size Set the Intel Software Guard Extensions Enclave Reserve Memory Size. Performance Multi Core Support Enable multiple cores.

  • Page 66: Clearing Cmos Settings

    SupportAssist System Resolution Auto OS Recovery Threshold Control the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for the Dell OS Recovery tool. SupportAssist OS Recovery Enable or disable the boot flow for the SupportAssist OS Recovery tool when certain system errors.

  • Page 67: Clearing Forgotten Passwords

    About this task The following image indicates the location of the CMOS jumper-pins and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper-pins and connect it to the CMOS jumper-pins. 2. Wait for 5 seconds and then replace the jumper plug in its original location. Next steps 1.
  • Page 68 Steps 1. Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper-pins. 2. Wait for 5 seconds and then replace the jumper plug in its original location. Next steps 1. Install the system-board shield. 2. Install the stand. 3. Install the bottom cover.

  • Page 69: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code of your Dell computer Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, we recommend entering the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support.

  • Page 70: Recovering The Operating System

    It enables you to diagnose hardware issues, repair your computer, back up your files, or restore your computer to its factory state. You can also download it from the Dell Support website to troubleshoot and fix your computer when it fails to boot into their primary operating system due to software or hardware failures.

  • Page 71: Updating The Bios In Windows

    Backup media and recovery options It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. Dell proposes multiple options for recovering Windows operating system on your Dell PC. For more information. see...

  • Page 72: Flea Power Release

    6. Turn on the modem. 7. Turn on your computer. Flea power release About this task Flea power is the residual static electricity that remains on the computer even after it has been powered off and the battery has been removed. The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct flea power release: Steps 1.

  • Page 73: Chapter 6: Getting Help And Contacting Dell

    Getting help and contacting Dell Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources: Table 16. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com My Dell app...

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