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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Contents 1 Before working inside your computer..................... 8 Before you begin ...................................8 2 After working inside your computer....................9 3 Safety instructions........................10 Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection.........................10 ESD field service kit ................................11 Transporting sensitive components...........................12 4 Recommended tools........................13 5 Screw list...........................14 6 Removing the base cover......................16 Procedure....................................16 7 Replacing the base cover......................
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13 Replacing the hard drive......................34 Procedure (Applicable only on computers shipped with 4-cell battery)..............34 Post-requisites..................................35 14 Removing the coin-cell battery....................36 Prerequisites..................................36 Procedure..................................... 36 15 Replacing the coin-cell battery....................38 Procedure..................................... 38 Post-requisites..................................38 16 Removing the speakers......................39 Prerequisites..................................39 Procedure.....................................
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Procedure.....................................56 25 Replacing the graphics-card fan....................57 Procedure..................................... 57 Post-requisites..................................57 26 Removing the processor fan...................... 58 Prerequisites..................................58 Procedure.....................................58 27 Replacing the processor fan...................... 59 Procedure.....................................59 Post-requisites..................................59 28 Removing the heat sink......................60 Prerequisites..................................60 Procedure.....................................60 29 Replacing the heat sink......................62 Procedure.....................................
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Post-requisites..................................74 36 Removing the system board...................... 75 Prerequisites..................................75 Procedure..................................... 75 37 Replacing the system board....................... 78 Procedure .................................... 78 Post-requisites..................................80 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program....................80 38 Removing the power button with fingerprint reader..............81 Prerequisites..................................
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System setup options................................. 95 Clearing CMOS settings..............................99 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords....................99 46 Troubleshooting........................100 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics..................100 Running the ePSA diagnostics........................... 100 System diagnostic lights..............................100 Flashing BIOS (USB key)..............................101 Flashing the BIOS................................101 Enabling Intel Optane memory............................
Before working inside your computer NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Before you begin 1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications. 2. Shut down your computer. Click Start > Power >...
After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1. Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2. Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3.
Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that you have read the safety information that shipped with your computer. NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
• Use a wired ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded. The use of wireless anti-static straps is no longer allowed; they do not provide adequate protection. Touching the chassis before handling parts does not ensure adequate ESD protection on parts with increased sensitivity to ESD damage.
Transporting sensitive components When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport. Lifting equipment Adhere to the following guidelines when lifting heavy weight equipment: CAUTION: Do not lift greater than 50 pounds.
Recommended tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Phillips screwdriver #0 • Phillips screwdriver #1 • Flat-head screwdriver • Plastic scribe Recommended tools...
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.
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Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image Touchpad Palm-rest assembly M1.6x2 Touchpad bracket Palm-rest assembly M2x3 Wireless-card bracket System board M2x4 Screw list...
Removing the base cover NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
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NOTE: The following steps are applicable only if you want to further remove any other component from your computer. 5. Using the pull tab, disconnect the battery cable from the system board. Removing the base cover...
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6. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power. Removing the base cover...
Replacing the base cover NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
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3. Replace the seven screws (M2x7) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly. 4. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly. Replacing the base cover...
Removing the battery NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Procedure for removing the battery for computers shipped with hard drive 1. Using the pull tab, disconnect the battery cable from the system board, if applicable. 2. Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 3.
Replacing the battery NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Removing the memory modules NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Replacing the memory modules NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Removing the hard drive If your computer is using a SATA storage device accelerated by Intel Optane memory, disable Intel Optane before removing the SATA storage device. For more information about disabling the Intel Optane, see Disabling Intel Optane. NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your...
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4. Disconnect the interposer from the hard-drive assembly. 5. Remove the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 6. Lift the hard drive off the hard-drive bracket. Removing the hard drive...
Replacing the hard drive Enable Intel Optane after replacing the SATA storage. For more information about enabling the Intel Optane, see Enabling Intel Optane. NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer.
4. Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 5. Replace the three screws (M2x4) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest assembly. 6. Slide the hard-drive cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the hard-drive cable. Post-requisites 1.
Removing the coin-cell battery NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Replacing the coin-cell battery NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Removing the speakers NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Replacing the speakers NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Removing the touchpad NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Replacing the touchpad NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Removing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane You need to disable the Intel Optane device before removing it from your computer. For more information about disabling the Intel Optane device, see Disabling Intel Optane memory. NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer.
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Removing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane...
Replacing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane Enable the Intel Optane device after you replace it. For more information about enabling the Intel Optane device, see Enabling Intel Optane memory. NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer.
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4. Align the notch on the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module with the tab on the solid-state drive slot. 5. Slide the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module firmly into the solid-state drive slot at an angle. 6. Press the other end of the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module and replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the palm rest.
Procedure 1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive/Intel Optane with the tab on the solid-state drive/Intel Optane slot. 2. Slide the solid-state drive/Intel Optane firmly into the solid-state drive slot at an angle. NOTE: Ensure that the solid-state drive is firmly seated. 3.
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4. Align the screw holes on the solid-state drive/Intel Optane shield with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 5. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure that solid-state drive shield/Intel Optane shield to the palm-rest assembly. Replacing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane...
Removing the wireless card NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Replacing the wireless card NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Removing the graphics-card fan NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Replacing the graphics-card fan NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Removing the processor fan NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Replacing the processor fan NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Removing the heat sink NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Replacing the heat sink NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Removing the power-adapter port NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Procedure 1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the power-adapter port bracket to the palm-rest assembly. 2. Lift the power-adapter port bracket from the palm-rest assembly. 3. Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board. 4. Lift the power-adapter port, along with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly. Removing the power-adapter port...
Replacing the power-adapter port NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
3. Align the screw hole on the power-adapter bracket with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly. 4. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the power-adapter port bracket to the palm-rest assembly. Post-requisites Replace the base cover. Replacing the power-adapter port...
Removing the I/O board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Replacing the I/O board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Removing the display assembly NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
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CAUTION: Exercise care when flipping the computer. 4. Flip the computer over. 5. Pry the hinge cover from the palm-rest assembly and lift it off the palm-rest assembly. 6. Remove the eight screws (M2x4) that secure the left and right hinges to the palm-rest assembly. Removing the display assembly...
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7. Slide the display assembly to front and release it from the tabs on the palm-rest assembly. 8. Release the display cable from the slot on the palm-rest assembly. 9. Lift the display assembly off the palm-rest assembly. Removing the display assembly...
Replacing the display assembly NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
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CAUTION: Exercise care when flipping the computer. 5. Flip the computer over. 6. Slide the display cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable. 7. Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board. 8.
Post-requisites 1. Replace the heat sink 2. Replace the processor fan. 3. Replace the graphics-card fan. 4. Replace the wireless card. 5. Replace the base cover. Replacing the display assembly...
Removing the system board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
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14. Remove the seven screws (M2x2.5) that secure the system board to palm-rest assembly. 15. Lift the system board off the palm-rest assembly. Removing the system board...
Replacing the system board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
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9. Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable. 10. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. 11. Align the screw holes on the USB Type-C port bracket with the screw holes on the system board. 12.
Removing the power button with fingerprint reader NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
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Removing the power button with fingerprint reader...
Replacing the power button with fingerprint reader NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
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3. Replace the heat sink. 4. Replace the processor fan. 5. Replace the graphics-card fan. 6. Replace the wireless card. 7. Replace the solid-state drive/Intel Optane. 8. Replace the memory modules. 9. Replace the battery. 10. Replace the base cover. Replacing the power button with fingerprint reader...
Removing the keyboard NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
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4. Lift the keyboard, along with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly. Removing the keyboard...
Replacing the keyboard NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Post-requisites 1. Replace the power button with fingerprint reader. 2. Replace the system board. 3. Replace the display assembly. 4. Replace the board. 5. Replace the hard drive (optional). 6. Replace the touchpad. 7. Replace the coin-cell battery. 8. Replace the power-adapter port.
Removing the palm rest NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
Replacing the palm rest NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
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9. Replace the coin-cell battery. 10. Replace the heat sink 11. Replace the processor fan. 12. Replace the graphics-card fan. 13. Replace the wireless card. 14. Replace the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module. 15. Replace the speakers. 16. Replace the memory modules.
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. Intel Serial IO driver In the Device Manager, check if the Intel Serial IO driver is installed.
System setup NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not be displayed. System setup CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly.
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) •...
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General-System Information M.2 SATA SSD Displays the M.2 SATA SSD device information of the computer. M.2 PCIe SSD-0 Displays the M.2 PCIe SSD information of the computer. LOM MAC Address Displays the LOM MAC address of the computer. Video Controller Displays the video controller type of the computer.
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System Configuration Miscellaneous Devices Enable or disable various onboard devices. Table 5. System setup options—Video menu Video LCD Brightness Set the panel brightness independently for Battery and AC power. Table 6. System setup options—Security menu Security Admin Password Set, change, or delete the administrator password. System Password Set, change, or delete the system password.
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Intel Software Guard Extensions Default: Enabled. NOTE: If enabled, the processor clock speed and core voltage are adjusted dynamically based on the processor load. C-States Control Enable or disable additional processor sleep states. Default: Enabled. Intel TurboBoost Enable or disable Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor. Default: Enabled.
Table 10. System setup options—Wireless menu Wireless Wireless Switch Determine which wireless devices can be controlled by the Wireless Switch. Wireless Device Enable Enable or disable internal wireless devices. Table 11. System setup options—Maintenance menu Maintenance Service Tag Display the system’s Service Tag. Asset Tag Create a system Asset Tag.
Troubleshooting Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The ePSA is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for particular devices or device groups allowing you to: •...
Table 14. LED codes Diagnostic light codes Problem description Processor failure System board: BIOS or ROM (Read-Only Memory) failure No memory or RAM (Random-Access Memory) detected Memory or RAM (Random-Access Memory) failure Invalid memory installed System-board or chipset error Display failure Coin-cell battery failure PCI, video card/chip failure Recovery image not found...
8. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file. 9. Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Enabling Intel Optane memory 1. On the taskbar, click the search box, and then type Intel Rapid Storage Technology. 2.
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3. Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power. 4. Connect the power adapter to your computer. 5. Turn on your computer. Troubleshooting...
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 15. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com My Dell Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
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