Transporting sensitive components.......................... 9 After working inside your computer..........................9 Chapter 2: Removing and installing components................10 Recommended tools................................10 Screw list..................................... 10 Major components of Vostro 5625..........................11 Base cover................................... 13 Removing the base cover............................13 Installing the base cover.............................15 Battery....................................17 Lithium-ion battery precautions..........................17...
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Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows..................67 Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu..................68 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting......................69 Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries........................69 Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics..............69 Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check..............70 Built-in self-test (BIST)..............................70 M-BIST................................... 70 LCD Power rail test (L-BIST)............................
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System-diagnostic lights..............................71 Real-Time Clock (RTC Reset)............................72 Recovering the operating system..........................73 Backup media and recovery options..........................73 WiFi power cycle................................73 Drain residual flea power (perform hard reset)......................73 Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell................75 Contents...
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.
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 For this reason, some previously approved methods of handling parts are no longer applicable.
Always place parts in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside an anti-static bag. ● 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. Working inside your computer...
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.
Removing and installing components The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. NOTE: Recommended tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: ● Phillips screwdriver #0 ● Phillips screwdriver #1 ●...
Power button with fingerprint M2x3 reader I/O board M2x3 RJ-45 network port assembly M2x5 Touchpad M1.6x2 Touchpad M2x1.8 Display hinges M2.5x5 Major components of Vostro 5625 The following image shows the major components of Vostro 5625. Removing and installing components...
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1. Base cover 2. Power-adapter port 3. Memory module 4. System board 5. Battery 6. Touchpad 7. Palm-rest and keyboard assembly 8. Left speaker 9. Display assembly 10. Right speaker 11. I/O board 12. Wireless-card bracket 13. Wireless card 14. M.2 2280 solid-state drive 15.
19. Power button (with fingerprint reader - optional) 20. Power-button board Dell provides a list of components and their part numbers for the original system configuration purchased. These NOTE: parts are available according to warranty coverages purchased by the customer. Contact your Dell sales representative for purchase options.
Steps 1. Remove the seven screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Loosen the two captive screws. 3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the bottom left and continue to work on the sides to open the base cover. 4.
● If the battery gets stuck inside your computer as a result of swelling, do not try to release it as puncturing, bending, or crushing a lithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical support for assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell.
● Always purchase genuine batteries from www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers. ● Swollen batteries should not be used and should be replaced and disposed properly. For guidelines on how to handle and replace swollen Lithium-ion batteries, see Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries.
Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Replace the three screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Connect the battery cable to the system board. 4.
Steps 1. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery. 2. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. 3. Remove the five screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the 4-cell battery Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Replace the five screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Connect the battery cable to the system board. 4.
Steps 1. Lift the mylar covering the memory module. 2. Using your fingertips, carefully spread apart the securing-clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops-up. 3. Remove the memory module from the memory-module slot on the system board. Your computer has two memory modules installed.
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Steps 1. Lift the mylar covering the memory-module slot. 2. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot on the system board. 3. Slide the memory module into the memory-module slot on the system board. 4.
If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (shipped with the computer) with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, a mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (shipped with the computer) with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, a mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (shipped with the computer) with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, a mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (shipped with the computer) with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, a mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
Steps 1. Align the notch on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot. 2. Slide the M.2 2280 solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot 3. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Next steps 1.
Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Lift the wireless-card bracket off the wireless card. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card. 4. 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 process.
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Steps 1. Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card slot and insert the wireless card at an angle into the wireless-card slot. The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card that is supported by your computer. Table 2.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the fan and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1.
Steps 1. Align the screw holes of the fan with screws on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Connect the fan cable to the system board. Next steps 1.
Steps 1. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the I/O board. 2. Pry the coin-cell battery from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the coin-cell battery Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the coin-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps 1. Install the coin-cell battery into its slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the I/O board. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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This is the heatsink for your computer that supports the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). NOTE: This is the heatsink for your computer that supports integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). NOTE: Steps 1. In reverse sequential order (7>6>5>4>3>2>1), or (4>3>2>1), whichever is applicable, loosen the seven or four captive screws, whichever is applicable, that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Installing the heatsink Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that NOTE: thermal conductivity is achieved.
This is the heatsink for your computer that supports the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). NOTE: Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink to the screw holes on the system board. 2. In sequential order (1>2>3>4>5>6>7) or (1>2>3>4), tighten the seven or four captive screws, whichever is applicable, that secure the heat sink to the system board.
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Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the right display hinge of the display assembly to the system board. 2. Open the right display hinge at an angle of 90 degrees. 3. Remove the three screws (M2.5x5) that secure the left display hinge to the system board. 4.
Installing the display assembly Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the display assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
5. Close the right display hinge and align the screw holes on the right display hinge with the screw holes on the system board. 6. Replace the three screws (M2.5x5) that secure the right display hinge to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 7.
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Steps 1. Remove the three screws (M2.5x5) that secure the right-display hinge of the display assembly to the system board. 2. Open the right-display hinge at an angle of 90 degrees. 3. Remove the three screws (M2x5) that secure the RJ-45 Network Port assembly to the I/O board. 4.
Installing the I/O board Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task NOTE: A RJ-45 Network Port assembly for the I/O board is required. If you are replacing the I/O board, transfer the existing RJ-45 Network Port assembly to the replacement I/O board. The following image(s) indicate the location of the I/O board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the I/O board with the screw holes on the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the ports on the I/O board to the slots on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3.
Steps 1. Open the latch of the touchpad connector on the system board and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board. 2. Open the latch of the touchpad connector on the touchpad and disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad. 3.
Speakers Removing the speakers Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The wireless-card antennas are attached to the speakers as an assembly and cannot be separated for individual NOTE: replacement.
Steps 1. Release the latch of the keyboard backlit connector on the system board and disconnect the keyboard backlit cable. 2. Release the latch of the keyboard connector on the system board and disconnect the keyboard cable. 3. Release the latch of the touchpad connector on the system board and disconnect the touchpad cable. 4.
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Steps 1. Using the alignment posts, place the left and right speakers on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Adhere the tapes that secure the speaker cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.
System board Removing the system board Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the memory module. 4. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive M.2 2280 solid-state drive, whichever is applicable. 5.
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Steps 1. Remove the three screws (M2.5x5) that secure the right display hinge to the system board. 2. Open the right display hinge at an angle of 90 degrees. 3. Peel the clear adhesive tape of the display cable connector. 4.
12. Peel the clear adhesive tape to lift the latch of the I/O board connector and disconnect the I/O board connector from the system board. 13. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 14. Remove the two screws (M2x1.8) that secure the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 15.
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Steps 1. Install the system board at an angle and ensure that the ports are properly aligned with the port openings. 2. Place the system board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.
12. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the Type-C port-bracket to the system board. 13. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board and replace the adhesive tape on the cable. 14. Connect the display cable to the system board, close the latch of the display cable connector and replace the clear adhesive tape on the display cable connector.
2. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the power button to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Lift the power button from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the power button with optional fingerprint reader Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the power button and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Power-adapter port Removing the power-adapter port Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the power-adapter port and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps 1. Place the power-adapter port into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Adhere the tape that secures the power-adapter port cable to the system board. 3. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board. 4. Adhere the tape that covers the power-adapter port connector on the system board. 5.
14. Remove the speakers. 15. Remove the touchpad. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps After performing the pre-requisites, you are left with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. The palm-rest and keyboard assembly includes the following components: NOTE: ●...
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Steps Place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on a flat and clean surface and perform the post-requisites to install the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. The palm-rest and keyboard assembly includes the following components: NOTE: ● Palm rest ● Keyboard ● Wireless antenna (2) Next steps 1.
Drivers and downloads When troubleshooting, downloading or installing drivers it is recommended that you read the Dell Knowledge Based article, Drivers and Downloads FAQ 000123347. Drivers and downloads...
BIOS 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. Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not be displayed. NOTE: Before you change BIOS Setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS Setup program screen NOTE:...
Table 3. Navigation keys (continued) Keys Navigation Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system. One time boot menu To enter one time boot menu, turn on your computer, and then press F12 immediately.
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Table 4. System setup options—Main menu (continued) Main Displays the type of the keyboard (option could be backlit or non-backlit). Keyboard Type Table 5. System setup options—Advance menu Advance Displays the support status for multi-cores. Multi-Cores Support Specify whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional Virtualization hardware capabilities provided by Onboard Virtualization Technology.
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Table 5. System setup options—Advance menu (continued) Advance Power Option Power on LID open Controls the Power function on LID open action. Options are: ● Enabled (Default) ● Disabled Maintenance information. Maintenance Data Wipe on next boot Performs Data wipe on next boot. Options are: ●...
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Table 5. System setup options—Advance menu (continued) Advance Allows to Switch-on/switch-off the Bluetooth. Internal Bluetooth Options are: ● Enabled (Default) ● Disabled Allows to Switch-on/switch-off the Wireless Card. Internal WLAN Options are: ● Enabled (Default) ● Disabled Allows to enable/disable the Media Card reader. Media Card Reader Options are: ●...
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Displays the Default UEFI Boot Path of the computer Operating System and Windows Boot Manager: allows to navigate and select the EFI file. File Browser Del Boot Option Displays the Dell Boot Path of the Default Boot Option.. Windows Boot Manager: BIOS setup...
Table 7. System setup options—Boot menu (continued) Boot UEFI BOOT Displays the Device ID of the Secondary Storage of the computer. HDD1- Windows Boot Manager Displays the Device ID of the UEFI enabled Onboard IPv4 LAN controller. UEFI Onboard LAN IPv4 Displays the Device ID of the UEFI enabled Onboard IPv6 LAN controller.
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords About this task To clear the system or BIOS passwords, contact Dell technical support as described at www.dell.com/contactdell. For information on how to reset Windows or application passwords, refer to the documentation accompanying NOTE: Windows or your application.
Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. Click Product support. In the Search support box, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Search. If you do not have the Service Tag, use the SupportAssist feature to automatically identify your computer. You NOTE: can also use the product ID or manually browse for your computer model.
One-Time boot menu on the computer. Most of the Dell computers built after 2012 have this capability, and you can confirm by booting your computer to the F12 One-Time Boot Menu to see if BIOS FLASH UPDATE is listed as a boot option for your computer. If the option is listed, then the BIOS supports this BIOS update option.
● Using a non-Dell or incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell that is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.
Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check Steps 1. Turn on your computer. 2. As the computer boots, press the F12 key as the Dell logo appears. 3. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. 4. Click the arrow at the bottom left corner.
LCD Built-in Self Test (BIST) Dell laptops have a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with the LCD (screen) of the Dell laptop or with the video card (GPU) and PC settings.
● Off—Caps Lock disabled. Real-Time Clock (RTC Reset) The Real Time Clock (RTC) reset function allows you or the service technician to recover Dell systems from No POST/No Power/No Boot situations. The legacy jumper enabled RTC reset has been retired on these models.
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.
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5. Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds to drain the flea power. 6. Install the battery. 7. Install the base cover. 8. Connect the power adapter to your computer. 9. Turn on your computer. For more information about performing a hard reset, see the knowledge base article 000130881 NOTE: www.dell.com/support. 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 12. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com My Dell app...
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