Contents 1 Working on your computer..........................6 Safety instructions................................6 Before working inside your computer..........................6 Turning off your computer..............................7 After working inside your computer..........................7 2 Removing and installing components......................8 Recommended tools................................8 Lithium-ion battery precautions............................8 Removing the battery................................8 Installing the battery................................
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Removing the display assembly............................22 Installing the display assembly............................23 Removing the display bezel.............................23 Installing the display bezel............................... 24 Removing the camera..............................24 Installing the camera................................25 Removing the display panel............................25 Installing the display panel...............................26 3 System Setup.............................. 27 Boot Sequence................................. 27 Navigation keys................................
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.
In such an instance, the entire system should be replaced. Contact https://www.dell.com/support assistance and further instructions. • Always purchase genuine batteries from https://www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and re-sellers. Removing the battery Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. To remove the battery: Slide the battery latch to release the battery [1].
Installing the battery Insert the battery into the slot until it clicks in place. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the base cover Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the battery. To remove the base cover: Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer [1].
Removing the keyboard Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the battery. Flip the computer and open the display to access the keyboard. To remove the keyboard: Using a plastic scribe, release the keyboard from the edges [1] and lift the keyboard from the computer [2]. b Release the latch and disconnect the keyboard cables from the connectors on the system board [3, 4].
Installing the hard drive assembly Replace the hard drive assembly into the slot on the computer. Connect the hard drive assembly cable to the connector on the system board. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive assembly to the computer. Install the: battery base cover...
Installing the hard drive bracket Connect the hard drive cable to the connector on the hard drive. Place the hard drive brackets on the hard drive to align with the screw holders on both sides of the hard drive. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive. Install the: hard drive assembly base cover...
Removing the memory module Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: battery base cover To remove the memory module: Release the retention clips away from the memory module until the memory module pops up [1]. b Disconnect the memory module from the connector to remove it from the computer [2]. Installing the memory module Insert the memory module into the connector and press until the memory module clicks into the place.
To remove the palmrest: Open the display and release the latch to disconnect the power button, finger print reader, touchpad, and LED cables from the connectors on the system board [1, 2]. b Remove the screws that secure the palmrest to the computer [3]. Using a plastic scribe, release the palmrest from the edges and remove it from the computer [4].
hard drive assembly keyboard palmrest system board To remove the coin cell battery: Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the connector on the system board. b Lift and remove the coin cell battery from the adhesive on the system board. Installing the coin cell battery Affix the coin cell battery to the slot on the system board.
Installing the USB board Place the USB board into the slot on the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the USB board to the computer. Connect the USB board cable to the connector on the USB board. Install the: palmrest keyboard hard drive assembly base cover...
Installing the VGA board Place the VGA board into the slot on the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the VGA board to the computer. Connect the VGA board cable to the connector on the VGA board. Fix the adhesive tape to secure the VGA board cable. Install the: palmrest keyboard...
keyboard hard drive assembly base cover battery Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the system fan Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: battery base cover hard drive assembly keyboard palmrest To remove the system fan: Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector on the system board [1].
hard drive assembly keyboard palmrest To remove the display cable: Remove the screw to release the metal tab that secures the display cable [1]. b Lift the metal tab to access the display cable [2]. Peel the adhesive tape that secures the display cable [3]. d Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board [4].
Installing the power connector port Insert the power connector port into the slot on the computer. Route the power connector port cable through the routing channels. Connect the power connector port cable to the connector on the system board. Tighten the screw to secure the power connector port to the computer. Install the: display cable palmrest...
Installing the system board Place the system board into the slot on the computer. Connect all the cables to the connectors on the system board Tighten the screw to secure the system board to the computer. Install the: system fan display cable palmrest keyboard...
Installing the heat sink Place the heat sink to align with the screw holders on the system board. Tighten the screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. Install the: system board system fan display cable palmrest keyboard memory WLAN card hard drive assembly...
Installing the display assembly Place the display assembly to align with the screw holders on the chassis. Place the rubber on both sides of the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the display assembly to the chassis. Install the: system board system fan display cable power connector port...
b Release the display bezel from its edges and remove the display bezel from the display assembly [2, 3, 4]. Installing the display bezel Place the display bezel on the computer and press along all the sides until it clicks in place. Install the: display assembly power connector port...
To remove the camera: Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the display assembly [1]. b Lift and remove the camera from the display assembly [2]. Installing the camera Insert the camera into the slot on the display assembly. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the display assembly.
power connector port display assembly display bezel To remove the display panel: Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly [1]. b Remove the display panel from the display assembly [2]. Peel the adhesive tape [3] and disconnect the LVDS cable from the connector on the display panel [4]. Installing the display panel Connect the LVDS cable to the connector on the display panel.
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. System Setup...
General screen options This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer. Option Description System Information • System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM A Size, DIMM B Size.
Option Description SMART Reporting This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup. This technology is part of the SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. This option is disabled by default. • Enable SMART Reporting USB Configuration This field configures the integrated USB controller.
NOTE: The video setting will be visible only when a video card is installed into the system. Security screen options Option Description Admin Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password. NOTE: You must set the admin password before you set the system or hard drive password. Deleting the admin password automatically deletes the system password and the hard drive password.
Option Description • Activate NOTE: The TPM version 1.2 is supported for all Windows operating system. Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are: • Deactivate • Disable • Activate NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further changes will be allowed Default setting: Deactivate CPU XD Support...
Performance screen options Option Description Multi Core Support This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores enabled. The performance of some applications improves with the additional cores. This option is enabled by default. Allows you to enable or disable multi-core support for the processor.
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 Enable Fn Key Emulation (default) Fn Lock Options Allows you to let hot key combinations Fn + Esc toggle the primary behavior of F1–F12, between their standard and secondary functions. If you disable this option, you cannot toggle dynamically the primary behavior of these keys.
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. NOTE:...
System and setup password You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. Password type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
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The System Security screen is displayed. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab. NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted.
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.
Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 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.
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. • Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, click or tap Start >...
Communication specifications Features Specification Network adapter 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN on Motherboard (LOM) Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Port and connector specifications Feature Specification Audio one headphone/microphone combo port (headset) Video • one 15-pin VGA port • one 19-pin HDMI port Network adapter one RJ-45 port •...
Feature Specification External display Keyboard specifications Feature Specification Number of keys US 80, Brazil 82, UK 81, and Japan 84 Touchpad specifications Feature Specification Active Area: X-axis 104.00 mm (4.09 inches) Y-axis 64.00 mm (2.52 inches) Battery specifications Feature Specification Type •...
AC Adapter specifications Feature Specification Type 65 W and 90 W Input voltage 100 V AC to 240 V AC Input current 1.50 A/ 1.60 A/ 1.70 A/ 2.50 A (maximum) Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Output current 3.34 A/ 4.62 A Rated output 19.5 V DC...
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Altitude Specifications (maximum) Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) Non-operating –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft) Airborne G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04–1985 contaminant level Technical specifications...
Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Go to Dell.com/support.
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