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Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P133F
Regulatory Type: P133F001
July 2024
Rev. A02

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  • Page 1 Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P133F Regulatory Type: P133F001 July 2024 Rev. A02...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2024 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 Front....................................... 8 Bottom....................................9 Service Tag................................... 9 Modes....................................10 Battery charge and status light .............................12 Chapter 2: Set up your Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1................13 Chapter 3: Specifications of Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1..............15 Dimensions and weight..............................15 Processor..................................... 15 Chipset....................................16 Operating system................................16...
  • Page 4 BitLocker..................................30 Recommended tools................................. 30 Screw list....................................31 Major components of Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1......................32 Chapter 5: Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)........35 Base cover..................................35 Removing the base cover............................35 Installing the base cover............................37 Solid-state drive................................40 Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive......................
  • Page 5 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords..................101 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting....................... 102 Handling swollen rechargeable Li-ion batteries......................102 Locating the Service Tag or Express Service Code of your Dell computer ............. 102 Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics.............. 103 Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check.............. 103 Built-in self-test (BIST)..............................103...
  • Page 6 Views of Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1 Right Figure 1. Right view 1. SD-card slot Reads from and writes to the SD card. The computer supports the following card types: ● Secure Digital (SD) ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) 2.
  • Page 7 NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to the Thunderbolt 4 ports. For more information, see Dell Docking Stations. NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device. NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 supports two 4K displays or one 8K display.
  • Page 8 Slide the privacy shutter to cover the camera lens and protect your privacy when the camera is not in use. 4. Camera-status light Turns on when the camera is in use. 5. Right microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. 6. Display panel Provides visual output to the user. Views of Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1...
  • Page 9 Service Tag The service tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. Views of Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1...
  • Page 10 Figure 6. Image: Service Tag location Modes The following modes are applicable to your 2-in-1 computers. Notebook Figure 7. Image: Notebook mode Views of Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1...
  • Page 11 Tablet Figure 8. Image: Tablet mode Stand Figure 9. Image: Stand mode Tent Figure 10. Image: Tent mode Views of Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1...
  • Page 12 Battery charge and status light The following table lists the battery charge and status light behavior of your Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1. Table 1. Battery charge and status light behavior  Power Source LED Behavior System Power State Battery Charge Level...
  • Page 13 2. Finish the Windows setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you: ● Connect to a network for Windows updates.
  • Page 14 Table 3. Locate Dell apps in Windows  Resources Description My Dell Centralized location for key Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about your computer. It also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and software updates if available. Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available.
  • Page 15 The weight of your computer depends on the configuration that is ordered and manufacturing variability. Processor The following table lists the details of the processors that are supported for your Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1. Specifications of Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1...
  • Page 16 12 MB 24 MB Integrated graphics Intel Arc Graphics Intel Arc Graphics Chipset The following table lists the details of the chipset that is supported for your Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1. Table 6. Chipset  Description Values Chipset Integrated on the processor...
  • Page 17 ● Windows 11 Pro National Education ● Windows 11 Home ● Windows 11 Home (S mode) Memory The following table lists the memory specifications of your Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1. Table 7. Memory specifications  Description Values Memory slots None, onboard memory...
  • Page 18 M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at Dell Support Site. Wireless module The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules that are supported on your Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1. Table 10. Wireless module specifications  Description Option one Option two...
  • Page 19 Your Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1 supports one of the following storage configurations: ● One M.2 2230 solid-state drive ● One M.2 2280 solid-state drive The primary drive of your Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1 is the M.2 solid-state drive installed in your computer. Table 12. Storage specifications  Storage type...
  • Page 20 Keyboard The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1. Table 14. Keyboard specifications  Description Values Keyboard type ● Standard backlit keyboard ● Standard AI hotkey backlit keyboard Keyboard layout QWERTY Number of keys ● United States and Canada: 79 keys ●...
  • Page 21 Open the application menu fn + esc Toggle fn-key lock fn + ^pg Page up fn + ^pg Page down fn + home Home fn + end fn + Copilot Open the application menu Specifications of Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1...
  • Page 22 For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article at support.microsoft.com. Power adapter The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1. Table 19. Power adapter specifications  Description Option one...
  • Page 23 Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components. Battery The following table lists the battery specifications of your Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1. Table 20. Battery specifications  Description...
  • Page 24 CAUTION: Dell Technologies recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. Display The following table lists the display specifications of your Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1. Table 21. Display specifications  Description Option one Option two...
  • Page 25 4.73 W 21.58 W Anti-glare vs glossy finish Glossy Glossy Fingerprint reader (optional) The following table lists the specifications of the optional fingerprint-reader of your Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1. Table 22. Fingerprint reader specifications  Description Values Fingerprint-reader sensor technology Capacitive...
  • Page 26 ● Look away from your display, and gaze at a distant object at 20 ft (609.60 cm) away for at least 20 seconds during each break. ● Take an extended break for 20 minutes every two hours. Specifications of Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1...
  • Page 27 You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the safety instructions that is shipped with the product or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
  • Page 28 Ensure that your computer is shut down and the AC adapter is disconnected. a. Hold <B> key on the keyboard and press the power button for 3 seconds or until the Dell logo appears on the screen. b. Press any key to continue.
  • Page 29 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. Two recognized types of ESD damage are catastrophic and intermittent failures.
  • Page 30 It is recommended to always use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical to keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while performing service and use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components.
  • Page 31 ● Plastic scribe Screw list NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type and the quantity of screws, and then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is restored when the component is replaced.
  • Page 32 Table 25. Screw list (continued) Component Screw type Quantity Screw image Wireless-card bracket M1.6x3 System board M2x4 Touchpad M1.6x2.5 Touchpad M2x2 Major components of Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1 The following image shows the major components of Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1. Working inside your computer...
  • Page 33 Figure 12. Major components of Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1 1. Base cover 2. Heat sink 3. USB Type-C port bracket 4. System board 5. Speakers (2) 6. Palm-rest and keyboard assembly 7. Touchpad 8. Display assembly 9. Battery 10. Fan...
  • Page 34 11. M.2 wireless card + wireless-card bracket 12. M.2 solid-state drive (M.2 2230 solid-state drive shown) 13. M.2 thermal shield 14. I/O board 15. Power button with optional fingerprint reader Working inside your computer...
  • Page 35 Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) The replaceable components in this chapter are Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). CAUTION: Customers can replace only the Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) following the safety precautions and replacement procedures. NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Base cover Removing the base cover Prerequisites...
  • Page 36 Figure 13. Removing the base cover Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
  • Page 37 Figure 14. Removing the base cover Steps 1. Remove the five screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: When the captive screws are loosened, a gap opens up between the base cover and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly at the hinges.
  • Page 38 Figure 15. Rubber bumpers for 4-cell battery (64 Wh) About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
  • Page 39 Figure 16. Installing the base cover Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
  • Page 40 Figure 17. Installing the base cover Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and then snap the base cover into place. 2. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3.
  • Page 41 NOTE: The M.2 solid-state drive that is installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. The M.2 slot supports one of the following solid-state drives: ● M.2 2230 solid-state drive and an M.2 2230 thermal shield Your M.2 2230 is mounted on an M.2 2230-specific thermal shield. ●...
  • Page 42 Your M.2 2230 is mounted on an M.2 2230-specific thermal shield. ● M.2 2280 solid-state drive and an M.2 2280-specific thermal shield The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
  • Page 43 NOTE: An M.2 card thermal shield for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Do not install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive without its M.2 thermal shield. NOTE: The M.2 solid-state drive that is installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. The M.2 slot supports one of the following solid-state drives: ●...
  • Page 44 ● M.2 2230 solid-state drive and an M.2 2230 thermal shield Your M.2 2230 is mounted on an M.2 2230-specific thermal shield. ● M.2 2280 solid-state drive and an M.2 2280-specific thermal shield The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
  • Page 45 About this task The following images indicate the location of the wireless card and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Figure 22. Removing the wireless card Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the wireless-card bracket and the wireless card to the system board. 2.
  • Page 46 Figure 23. Installing the wireless card Steps 1. Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card. The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card that your computer supports: Table 26. Antenna-cable color scheme  Connector on the Antenna-cable color Silkscreen marking wireless card...
  • Page 47 Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see step 6 in Before working inside your computer.
  • Page 48 About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Figure 25. Installing the fan Steps 1. Place the fan on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3.
  • Page 49 ● 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 rechargeable Li-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical support for assistance. See Contact Support at Dell Support Site.
  • Page 50 Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see step 6 in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task NOTE: This procedure only applies to computers shipped with a 4-cell battery (64 Wh) installed.
  • Page 51 Figure 27. Installing the 4-cell battery (64 Wh) 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 (M2x3.5) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3.
  • Page 52 Figure 28. Removing the 6-cell battery (90 Wh) Steps 1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. 2. Remove the four screws (M2x3.5) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the 6-cell battery (90 Wh) CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
  • Page 53 Figure 29. Installing the 6-cell battery (90 Wh) Steps 1. Using the alignment posts, place the battery on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3.
  • Page 54 Figure 30. Removing the battery cable (for 4-cell battery, 64 Wh) Steps 1. Peel the adhesive tape that secures the battery cable to the connector on the battery. 2. Slide down the clamp that secures the battery cable to the battery. 3.
  • Page 55 Figure 31. Installing the battery cable (for 4-cell battery, 64 Wh) Steps 1. Connect the battery cable to its connector on the battery. 2. Slide the clamp upwards to secure the battery cable to the battery. 3. Route the battery cable through the routing guides on the battery. 4.
  • Page 56 Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see step 6 in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the 6-cell battery (90 Wh).
  • Page 57 Figure 33. Installing the battery cable (for 6-cell battery, 90 Wh) Steps 1. Connect the battery cable to its connector on the battery. 2. Using the markings on the battery, adhere the battery cable to the battery. 3. Adhere the tape that secures the battery cable to its connector on the battery. 4.
  • Page 58 The following images indicate the location of the speakers and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Figure 34. Removing the speakers Steps 1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the I/O board. 2. Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board. 3.
  • Page 59 About this task NOTE: The speakers cannot be separated for individual replacement. If any of the speakers needs to be replaced, the speaker assembly (consisting of the two speakers and the cables) will be dispatched as a single serviceable component. The following images indicate the location of the speakers and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
  • Page 60 NOTE: The keyboard-backlight cable should be placed over the speaker cables. 7. Adhere the tape that secures the speaker cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Next steps 1. Install the 4-cell battery (64 Wh) or the 6-cell battery (90 Wh), whichever is applicable.
  • Page 61 Figure 36. Removing the display assembly Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
  • Page 62 Figure 37. Removing the display assembly Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
  • Page 63 Figure 38. Display assembly Steps 1. Peel the tape that secures the display-board cable to the system board. 2. Peel the tape that secures the display-cable connector latch to the system board. 3. Disconnect the display-speaker cable from the system board. 4.
  • Page 64 About this task The following images indicate the location of the display assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Figure 39. Installing the display assembly Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
  • Page 65 Figure 40. Installing the display assembly Steps 1. Place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on a clean and flat surface. 2. Place the display assembly on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display, do not slide the display assembly. 3.
  • Page 66 I/O board Removing the I/O board CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see step 6 in Before working inside your computer.
  • Page 67 Steps 1. Remove the three screws (M2.5x5) that secure the display hinge to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Pry open the left display hinge to an angle of 90 degrees. 3. Lift the latch and disconnect the power-button cable from the I/O board. 4.
  • Page 68 Figure 42. Installing the I/O board Steps 1. Place the I/O board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the screw holes on the I/O board with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Replace the screw (M2x1.8) and the screw (M2.5x3.5) that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.
  • Page 69 Power button Removing the power button CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see step 6 in Before working inside your computer.
  • Page 70 Figure 44. Removing the power button with an optional fingerprint reader Steps 1. Peel back the tape that secures the fingerprint-reader cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: This step is only applicable for computers that are shipped with the power button with an optional fingerprint reader.
  • Page 71 Figure 45. Installing power button Figure 46. Installing power button with an optional fingerprint reader Steps 1. Place the power button into its slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the screw hole on the power button to the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3.
  • Page 72 Next steps 1. Install the board. 2. Install the fan. 3. Install the base cover. 4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Heat sink Removing the heat sink CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 73 2. Lift the heat sink off the system board. Installing the heat sink CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. 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 heat sink and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
  • Page 74 Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see step 6 in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the 4-cell battery (64 Wh) or the 6-cell battery (90...
  • Page 75 8. Keyboard-cable connector 9. Touchpad-cable connector 10. Speaker-I/O cable connector 11. M.2 wireless card connector 12. I/O-board cable connector The following images indicate the location of the system board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Figure 50. Removing the system board Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
  • Page 76 Figure 51. Removing the system board Steps 1. Lift the latch and disconnect the display-board cable from the system board. 2. Lift the latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board. 3. Remove the three screws (M2.5x5) that secure the display hinge to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.
  • Page 77 About this task The following image indicates the connectors on your system board. Figure 52. System-board connectors 1. Fan-cable connector 2. Display-board cable connector 3. Display-cable connector 4. M.2 solid-state drive connector 5. Battery-cable connector 6. Keyboard-backlight cable connector 7. Display-speaker cable connector 8.
  • Page 78 Figure 53. Installing the system board Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
  • Page 79 Figure 54. Installing the system board Steps 1. Place the system board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the ports on the system board with the ports 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.
  • Page 80 16. Connect the speaker-I/O cable to the connector on the system board. 17. Connect the I/O-board cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch. Next steps 1. Install the heat sink. 2. Install the fan. 3. Install the wireless card.
  • Page 81 Figure 55. Removing the touchpad Steps 1. Lift the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board. 2. Lift the speaker-I/O cable from their routing guides so that the touchpad cable is not obstructed. 3. Lift the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad. 4.
  • Page 82 About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the touchpad and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Figure 56. Installing the touchpad Steps 1. Place the touchpad into its slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2.
  • Page 83 Palm-rest and keyboard assembly Removing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see step 6 in Before working inside your computer.
  • Page 84 Figure 57. Palm-rest and keyboard assembly of Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1 Steps After performing the steps in the pre-requisites, you are left with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
  • Page 85 Figure 58. Support brackets for the 4-cell battery (64 Wh) The following image provides a visual representation of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
  • Page 86 Figure 59. Palm-rest and keyboard assembly of Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1 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. Next steps 1. Install the touchpad.
  • Page 87 ● Windows 11 Pro National Education ● Windows 11 Home ● Windows 11 Home (S mode) Drivers and downloads When troubleshooting, downloading, or installing drivers, it is recommended that you read the Dell Knowledge Base article Drivers and Downloads FAQs 000123347. Software...
  • Page 88 BIOS Setup CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items that are listed in this section may or may not be displayed.
  • Page 89 Depending on this computer and its installed devices, the items that are listed in this section may or may not be displayed. Table 28. System setup options—Overview menu  Overview Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1 BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number. Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of the computer.
  • Page 90 Table 28. System setup options—Overview menu (continued) Overview Microcode Version Displays the microcode version. Intel® Hyper-Threading Capable Displays whether the processor is Hyper-Threading (HT) capable. 64-Bit Technology Displays whether 64-bit technology is used. MEMORY Memory Installed Displays the total computer memory installed. Memory Available Displays the total computer memory available.
  • Page 91 Table 29. System setup options—Boot Configuration menu (continued) Boot Configuration Default: OFF NOTE: If Custom Mode is not enabled, any changes made with respect to the keys will not be saved. Custom Mode Key Management Allows for selection of key database. ●...
  • Page 92 Table 31. System setup options—Storage menu  Storage SATA/NVMe Operation SATA/NVMe Operation Configures operating mode of the integrated storage device controller. Default: RAID On Storage device is configured to support RAID functions. When enabled, all NVMe and SATA devices will be mapped under VMD controller. Windows RST (Intel Rapid Restore Technology) driver, or Linux kernel VMD driver must be loaded in order to boot the OS.
  • Page 93 USB Wake Support Wake on Dell USB-C Dock Enables or disables waking up a computer from Standby, Hibernate, or Power Off, when connecting a Dell USB-C Dock. Default: ON Block Sleep Allows or blocks Sleep (S3) mode in the operating system.
  • Page 94 By default, the Start Data Wipe option is disabled. Absolute® Absolute Software provides various cyber security solutions, some requiring software preloaded on Dell computers and integrated into the BIOS. To use these features, you must enable the Absolute BIOS setting and contact Absolute for configuration and activation.
  • Page 95 Table 35. System setup options—Security menu (continued) Security By default, the Absolute option is enabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Absolute option enabled. NOTE: When the Absolute features are activated, the Absolute integration cannot be disabled from the BIOS setup screen.
  • Page 96 Enables or disables cloud Service OS recovery if the main OS fails to boot within the number of failures equal or greater than the value specified by Dell Auto OS Recovery Threshold, and local Service does not boot, or is not installed.
  • Page 97 Table 39. System setup options—Keyboard menu  Keyboard Keyboard Illumination Allows for selection of keyboard illumination settings. Default: Bright Keyboard Backlight Timeout on AC Allows for selection of keyboard backlight timeout value, when an AC adapter is plugged into the computer. Default: 1 minute Keyboard Backlight Timeout on Allows for selection of keyboard backlight timeout value, when the computer is...
  • Page 98 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS in Windows Steps 1. Go to Dell Support Site. 2. Click Product support. In the Search support box, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Search. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the SupportAssist to automatically identify your computer. You can also use the product ID or manually browse for your computer model.
  • Page 99 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.
  • Page 100 3. Click Flash from file. 4. Select an external USB device. 5. Select the file and double-click the flash target file, and then click Submit. 6. Click Update BIOS. The computer restarts to flash the BIOS. 7. The computer will restart after the BIOS update is completed. System and setup password Table 44.
  • Page 101 4. Connect the battery cable to the system board. 5. Install the base cover. Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords About this task To clear the computer or BIOS passwords, contact Dell technical support as described at Contact Support. For more information, go to Dell Support Site.
  • Page 102 ● 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.
  • Page 103 Check diagnostics About this task SupportAssist diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics is embedded with the BIOS and launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides options for particular devices or device groups allowing you to: ●...
  • Page 104 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 computer settings.
  • Page 105 System-diagnostic lights This section lists the system-diagnostic lights of your Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1. Table 46. System-diagnostic lights  Blinking pattern Amber White Problem description Suggested resolution TPM detection failure Replace the system board. Unrecoverable SPI Flash Replace the system board.
  • Page 106 You can also download it from the Dell Support website to troubleshoot and fix your computer when it fails to boot into the primary operating system due to software or hardware failures.
  • Page 107 Backup media and recovery options It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. Dell proposes multiple options for recovering the Windows operating system on your Dell computer. For more information, see...
  • Page 108 NOTE: For more information about performing a hard reset, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at the Dell Support Site. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 109 Getting help and contacting Dell Technologies Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell Technologies products and services using these self-help resources: Table 47. Self-help resources  Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell Technologies products and services Dell Site...

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