Contents 1 Working on your computer..........................7 Safety instructions................................7 Before working inside your computer..........................7 Turning off your computer..............................8 After working inside your computer..........................8 2 Chassis view..............................9 System front view................................9 System back view................................10 System side view................................10 System side view................................11 System top view................................
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Installing keyboard..............................23 Heat sink................................... 23 Removing heatsink assembly........................... 23 Installing heat sink assembly.............................24 Power connector port..............................24 Removing power connector port..........................24 Installing power connector port..........................25 Chassis frame...................................25 Removing chassis frame............................25 Installing chassis frame..............................27 System board..................................27 Removing system board............................27 Installing system board..............................30 Touchpad panel.................................31 Removing touchpad panel............................
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Removing palm rest..............................48 Installing palmrest..............................49 4 Technology and components........................50 Power adapter................................. 50 Processors..................................50 Identifying processors in Windows 10........................50 Verifying the processor usage in Task Manager....................50 Verifying the processor usage in Resource Monitor....................51 Chipsets..................................... 51 Intel chipset drivers..............................52 Downloading the chipset driver..........................
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Display specifications...............................79 Keyboard specifications..............................80 Touchpad specifications..............................80 Battery specifications..............................80 AC Adapter specifications............................... 81 Physical specifications..............................82 Environmental specifications............................82 7 Diagnostics..............................83 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics.................. 83 Device status lights................................. 84 Battery status lights................................ 85 8 Contacting Dell............................86 Contents...
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.
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.
Figure 1. Front view Dual array microphone Infrared (IR) camera (optional) Infrared emitter (optional) Camera status light Camera (optional) Dual array microphone Display Battery and charge status light NOTE: Latitude 5280 also has an optional HD camera module.. Chassis view...
System back view Figure 2. Back view uSIM card slot (optional) uSD card reader System side view Figure 3. Left view power connector port DisplayPort or USB 3.0 over Type-C port HDMI port USB 3.0 port Smart card reader (optional) Chassis view...
System top view Figure 5. Top view Power button Keyboard Palm rest Touchpad NOTE: Latitude 5280 computer also has an optional fingerprint reader. Chassis view...
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 require the following tools: • Phillips #0 screwdriver • Phillips #1 screwdriver • Small plastic scribe Subscriber Identity Module(SIM) board Installing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card...
Remove the SIM card from the SIM card tray. Push the SIM card tray into the slot until it clicks into place. Base cover Removing base cover Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. To remove the base cover: Loosen the M2.5*6.3 captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer [1].
Battery Removing battery NOTE: 68 WHr battery supports only with the SSD card. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the base cover. To remove the battery: Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board [1]. b Unroute the battery cable from the routing channels.
Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Solid State Drive (SSD) Removing optional M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: base cover battery To remove the SSD card: Remove the SSD bracket from the SSD card. NOTE: The SSD bracket is shipped along with the SSD card kit.
Installing optional M.2 SSD Insert the SSD clip into the slot on the computer. Tighten the M2*3 screw to secure the SSD clip to the computer. Insert the SSD into the connector on the computer. Place the SSD bracket over the SSD and tighten the M2*3 screw to secure it to the computer. Install the: battery base cover...
Lift the hard drive assembly away from the compute. Installing hard drive assembly Insert the hard drive assembly into the slot on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive assembly to the computer. Connect the hard drive cable to the connector on the hard drive and on the system board. Install the: battery base cover...
Installing coin cell battery Affix the coin cell battery on the system board. Connect the coin cell battery cable to the connector on the system board. Install the: battery base cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. WLAN card Removing WLAN card Follow the procedure in...
Installing WLAN card Insert the WLAN card into the connector on the system board. Place the metal bracket to secure the WLAN cables. Tighten the M2*3 screw to secure the WLAN card to the computer. Connect the WLAN cables to the connectors on the WLAN card. Install the: battery base cover...
Installing memory module Insert the memory module on the memory connector until the clips secure the memory module. Install the: battery base cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Keyboard Removing keyboard trim Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
Installing keyboard trim Place the keyboard trim on the keyboard and press on the edges until it clicks in place. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing keyboard Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: base cover battery...
Installing keyboard Hold the keyboard and route the keyboard cable through the placeholder. Place the keyboard to align with the screw holders on the computer. Tighten the M2*2 screws to secure the keyboard to the computer. Connect the keyboard cable to the connector. Install the: keyboard trim battery...
To remove the heat sink assembly: Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector on the system board [1] b Remove the M2*3 screws that secure the heat sink assembly on the system board [2]. NOTE: The WLAN cables need to be moved aside to access one of the heat sink assembly screws. Lift the heat sink assembly away from the system board.
Disconnect the power connector port cable from the connector on the system board [1]. b Remove the M2*3 screw to release the metal bracket that secures the power connector port [2]. Lift the metal bracket [3]. d Lift the power connector port away from the computer [4]. Installing power connector port Align the power connector port along the grooves on the slot and push it down.
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battery WLAN card SSD card To release the chassis frame: Release the WLAN cables from the routing channels [1]. b Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board [2]. Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector [3]. To remove the chassis frame: Remove the M2*2, M2*3, and M2*5 screws that secure the chassis frame to the computer [1].
Installing chassis frame Place the chassis frame on the computer. Tighten the M2*2, M2*3, and M2*5 screws to secure the chassis frame to the computer. Connect the keyboard cable to the connector. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. Route the WLAN cables through the routing channels.
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keyboard WLAN card SSD card memory module coin cell battery heatsink assembly chassis frame Disconnect the following cables from the system board: LED board [1] b speaker [2] touchpad [3] To release the system board: Remove the M2*3 screw that secures the display cable [1]. b Lift the metal bracket that secures the display cable [2].
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To remove the system board: Remove the M2*3 screws that secure the system board to the computer [1]. b Lift the system board away from the computer [2]. Removing and installing components...
Installing system board Align the system board with the screw holders on the computer. Tighten the M2*3 screws to secure the system board to the computer. Place the metal bracket to secure the DisplayPort over USB Type-C. Tighten the M2*3 screws to secure the metal bracket on the DisplayPort over USB Type-C. Connect the power connector port cable to the connector on the system board.
base cover SIM card Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Touchpad panel Removing touchpad panel Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: base cover battery WLAN card SSD card chassis frame To release the touchpad panel: Lift the latch and disconnect the smart card reader board cable from the connector [1].
Installing touchpad panel Align the touchpad panel with the tabs on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the touchpad panel to the computer. Connect the touchpad panel cable to the connector. Affix the adhesive tapes to secure the speaker cable to the touchpad panel. Affix the smart card reader board cable.
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base cover battery WLAN card SSD card chassis frame To release the smart card reader board: Disconnect the smart card reader board board cable from the connector [1]. b Peel the cable to release from the adhesive [2]. To remove the smart card reader board: Remove the screws that secure the smart card reader board to the palmrest [1].
Installing smart card reader board Insert the smart card reader board to align with the tabs on the chassis.. Tighten the screws to secure the smart card reader board to the computer. Affix the smart card reader board cable and connect the cable to the connector. Install the: chassis frame SSD card...
battery WLAN card SSD card chassis frame To remove the LED board: Lift the latch and disconnect the LED board cable from the connector on the LED board [1]. b Remove the M2*3 screw that secures the LED board to the computer [2]. Lift the LED board away from the computer [3].
Speaker Removing speaker Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: base cover battery WLAN card SSD card chassis frame Peel the adhesive tapes that secure the speaker cables [1] [2]. Lift the speaker away from the computer. Removing and installing components...
Installing speaker Insert the speaker module aligning it with the nodes on the chassis. Route the speaker cable through the routing channels. Affix the adhesive tapes to secure the speaker cable. Install the: chassis frame heat sink assembly SSD card WLAN card battery base cover...
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Release the WLAN cable from the routing channels [1]. b Remove the M2*5 screw that secures the display cable bracket to the computer [2]. Remove the display cable bracket that secures the display cable [3]. d Disconnect the display cable and IR camera cable from the connectors on the system board [4][5]. Place the computer on the edge of a plane surface with the display facing down.
Installing display assembly Place the chassis on the edge of a plane surface. Align the display assembly to align with the screw holders on the computer. Tighten the M2*5 screws to secure the display assembly to the computer. Lift the computer and close the display. Connect the display cable and IR camera cable to the connectors on the system board.
Display bezel Removing display bezel The following procedure is applicable only if your computer is a non-touch computer. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: base cover battery WLAN card display assembly To remove the display bezel: Pry the display bezel at the base of the display [1].
base cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Display hinge cover Removing display hinge cover The following procedure is applicable only if your computer is a non-touch computer. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: base cover battery...
Installing display hinge cover Place the display hinge cover on the display hinge. Tighten the M2.5*3 screw to secure the display hinge cover to the display hinge. Repeat step a and step b to install the other display hinge cover. Install the: display bezel display assembly...
Installing display hinge Place the display hinge on the display assembly. Tighten the M2.5*3 screws to secure the display hinge to the display assembly. Repeat step a and step b to install the other display hinge. Install the: display bezel display assembly WLAN card battery...
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base cover battery WLAN card display assembly display bezel Remove the M2*2 screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly [1] and lift to turn over the display panel to access the eDP cable [2]. To remove the display panel: Peel the adhesive tape [1].
Installing display panel Connect the eDP cable to the connector and affix the blue tape. Affix the adhesive tape to secure the eDP cable. Replace the display panel to align with the screw holders on the display assembly. Tighten the M2*2 screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly. Install the: display bezel display assembly...
eDP cable Removing eDP cable The following procedure is applicable only if your computer is a non-touch computer. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: base cover battery WLAN card display assembly display bezel display panel To remove the eDP cable: Slide the display cable [1].
display panel display bezel display assembly WLAN card battery base cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Camera Removing camera Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: base cover battery WLAN card display assembly display bezel display panel To remove the camera:...
Installing camera Insert the camera into the slot on the display assembly. Connect the camera cable to the connector. Install the: display panel display bezel display assembly WLAN card battery base cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Installing palmrest Place the palm rest on a flat surface. Install the: system board smart card reader LED board chassis frame heat sink assembly display assembly coin cell battery memory module SSD card WLAN card battery base cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Technology and components Power adapter This laptop is shipped with 65 W power adapter. WARNING: When you disconnect the power adapter cable from the laptop, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and then pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. WARNING: The power adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
The processor performance details are displayed. Verifying the processor usage in Resource Monitor Press and hold the taskbar. Select Start Task Manager. The Windows Task Manager window is displayed. Click the Performance tab in the Windows Task Manager window. The processor performance details are displayed. Click Open Resource Monitor.
After installation Downloading the chipset driver Turn on the laptop. Go to Dell.com/support. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your laptop, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your laptop model.
After installation Downloading drivers Turn on the laptop. Go to Dell.com/support. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your laptop, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your laptop model.
Display options This laptop has the following display options: • 12.5-inch HD Anti-glare (1366 x 768) • 12.5-inch FHD Anti-glare (1920 x 1080) • 12.5-inch FHD Anti fingerprint and Anti reflective(1920 x 1080) Identifying the display adapter Start the Search Charm and select Settings. Type Device Manager in the search box and tap Device Manager from the left pane.
• Rotate to 180 Degrees • Rotate to 270 Degrees NOTE: The Display can also be rotated using the following key combinations: • Ctrl + Alt + Up arrow key (Rotate to normal) • Right arrow key (Rotate 90 degrees) •...
Windows desktop and laptops. Downloading the audio driver Turn on the laptop. Go to www.Dell.com/support. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your laptop and click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your laptop model.
Changing the audio settings Tap or touch the Search the web and Windows and type Dell Audio. Start the Dell Audio utility from the left pane. WLAN cards This laptop supports the Intel 8265 with and without Bluetooth or Qualcomm 1820 with Bluetooth card...
Identifying the hard drive in the BIOS Turn on or restart your laptop. When the Dell logo appears, perform one of the following actions to enter the BIOS setup program: • With keyboard — Tap F2 until the Entering BIOS setup message appears. To enter the Boot selection menu, tap F12.
Starting the camera To start the camera, open an application that uses the camera. For instance, if you tap the Dell webcam central software or the Skype software that is shipped with the laptop, the camera turns on. Similarly, if you are chatting on the internet and the application requests to access the webcam, the webcam turns on.
With keyboard — Press F2. • Without keyboard — Press and hold the Volume Up button when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen. When the F12 boot selection menu is displayed, select Diagnostics from the boot menu, and press Enter.
Realtek HD audio drivers Verify if the Realtek audio drivers are already installed in the laptop. Table 4. Realtek HD audio drivers Before installation After installation Technology and components...
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: •...
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the desktop. Then, shut down or restart your computer and try again. NOTE: After the Dell logo appears, you can also press F12 and then select BIOS setup. General screen options This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.
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Option Description • COM4 SATA Operation Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are: • Disabled • AHCI • RAID On: This option is enabled by default. Drives Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. All drives are enabled by default. The options are: •...
Video screen options Option Description LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness depending up on the power source (On Battery and On AC). NOTE: The video setting will be visible only when a video card is installed into the system. Security screen options Option Description...
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Option Description UEFI Capsule Allows yout to control whether this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages. Firmware Updates • Enable UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates Default setting: Enabled TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. The options are: •...
Option Description Default setting: Disabled Secure Boot screen options Option Description Secure Boot Enable This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature. • Disabled • Enabled Default setting: Enabled. Expert Key Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The Enable Custom Management Mode option is disabled by default.
• Disabled • Enabled Default setting: Enabled. Wake on Dell USB- Allows you to wake on Dell USB-C dock. C Dock. Power Management screen options Option Description AC Behavior Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is connected.
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Configuration • Standard — Fully charges your battery at a standard rate. • ExpressCharge — The battery charges over a shorter period of time using Dell’s fast charging technology. This option is enabled by default. • Primarily AC use •...
Option Description NOTE: All charging mode may not be available for all the batteries. To enable this option, disable the Advanced Battery Charge Configuration option. Sleep Mode This option is used to select which sleep mode will be used by operating system. •...
Option Description • Auto Extended BIOS Allows you to create an additional preboot delay. The options are: POST Time • 0 seconds. This option is enabled by default. • 5 seconds • 10 seconds Full Screen Logo This option will display full screen logo if your image match screen resolution •...
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet Restart the computer. Go to Dell.com/support. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. System setup options...
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. 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.
Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes. Press Y to save the changes. The computer reboots. Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password.
Technical specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer in: • Windows 10, click or tap Start > Settings > System > About. Topics: • System specifications • Processor specifications • Memory specifications •...
Processor specifications Feature Specification Types 7th Generation Intel Core i3 series or i5 series or i7 series processors L3 cache i3 series 3 MB i5 series • non Vpro - 3 MB • vPro - 3 MB i7 series 4 MB Memory specifications Feature Specification...
Feature Specification Internal speaker 2 W (RMS) per channel amplifier Volume controls Hot keys Video specifications Feature Specification Type Integrated on system board, hardware accelerated UMA controller Intel HD Graphics 620 Data bus Integrated video External display • 19-pin HDMI connector support •...
Feature Specification Video • One 19-pin HDMI connector • 15 pin VGA connector Network adapter One RJ-45 connector Two USB 3.0 ports (One USB 3.0 with PowerShare) Memory card reader uSD 4.0 SmartCard reader Optional Micro SIM (uSIM) One external (optional) card Docking port DisplayPort over USB Type-C...
Feature Specification Refresh rate 60 Hz Maximum viewing +/- 80 degrees angles (horizontal) Maximum viewing +/- 80 degrees angles (vertical) Pixel pitch 0.144 mm (0.005 inch) FHD Anti fingerprint and Anti reflective: Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 Maximum brightness 300 nits Refresh rate 60 Hz Maximum viewing...
Feature Specification Rated output 19.5 V DC voltage Temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (Operating) Temperature range –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F) (Non-Operating) Physical specifications Feature Specification Front height 21.40 mm (0.80 inch) Back height 21.40 mm (0.80 inch) Width 305.10 mm (12.00 inches) Depth...
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.
If you wish to run a diagnostic test on a specific device, press Esc and click Yes to stop the diagnostic test. Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests If there are any issues, error codes are displayed. Note the error code and contact Dell. Device status lights Table 5. Device status lights...
The Battery LED will pause for 3 seconds before the next cycle repeat itself again. Battery status lights If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: Alternately blinking An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop. amber light and white light Alternately blinking Temporary battery failure with AC adapter present.
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.