Contents 1 Working on Your Computer................5 ....................5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ........................6 Turning off your computer ....................7 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Removing and Installing Components............. 8 ........................8 Removing the Back Cover ........................8 Installing the Back Cover ..........................8 Removing the Battery...
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Navigation Keys ..........................24 Updating the BIOS .........................25 System Setup Options 4 Troubleshooting....................28 ............28 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics ..........................28 LED Error Codes ..........................29 Battery Status Lights 5 Specifications...................... 30 6 Contacting Dell....................35 ........................... 35 Contacting Dell...
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 disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. Disconnect all network cables from the computer. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.
Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. Turn on your computer. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running Dell Diagnostics.
Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Removing the Back Cover Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Perform the following steps to remove the back cover: a.
c. Lift and remove the battery from the computer. [3] Installing the Battery Inset the battery into the slot on the computer. Install the screws that secure the battery to the computer. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board. Install the back cover.
Installing the Hard Drive Insert the hard drive assembly into its slot on the computer. Tighten the screws that secure the hard drive to the computer Connect the hard drive cable to the connector on the system board. Install the: a.
Installing the Memory Module Insert the memory module into the memory socket. Press the memory module down until it clicks into place. Close the plastic enclosure which covers the memory module. Install: back cover. b. battery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer.
Installing the WLAN Card Insert the WLAN card into the connector at a 45–degree angle. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the computer. Connect the antenna cables to the connectors marked on the WLAN card. Close the plastic cover over the WLAN card. Install the: a.
a. Lift the keyboard and turn it over. [1] b. Disconnect the keyboard connector cable from the computer chassis. [2] [3] . Installing the Keyboard Connect the keyboard cable to the computer chassis. Place the keyboard on the chassis and align it along the edges. Press the edges of the keyboard until clicks into place.
Installing the Speakers Insert the speakers into the slot on the computer chassis. Route the speaker cable along the routing channel. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. Install the: hard drive. b. battery. back cover. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.
Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Fan Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: back cover. b. battery. WLAN card. To remove the fan: a. Lift the WLAN connector cables from the fan module. [1] b.
b. battery. heat sink. WLAN card. To remove the display assembly: a. Lift the WLAN connector cables from the chassis. [1] b. Disconnect the display cable from the system board. [2] [3] c. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the computer chassis. [4] To remove the display: a.
c. battery. back cover. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Display Bezel Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: back cover. b. battery. heat sink. WLAN card. display assembly. To remove the display bezel: a.
b. battery. heat sink. WLAN card. display assembly. display bezel. To remove the display panel: a. Remove the screws that secure the display panel. [1] b. Lift the display panel and turn it over. [2] c. Disconnect the display panel cable from the display panel. [3] [4] Installing the Display Panel Connect the display panel cable to the display panel and turn it over to align it with the assembly.
a. Disconnect the I/O panel connector cable from the system board. b. Lift and remove the I/O panel from the computer. Installing the I/O Panel Insert the I/O panel into the slot on the computer chassis. Connect the I/O panel cable to the system board. Install the: a.
Installing the Power Connector Install the power connector into the slot on the computer chassis. Connect the power connector cable to the system board. Install the: display assembly. heat sink. WLAN card. d. battery. back cover. Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your computer.
Installing the Camera Align the camera to the display panel . Connect the camera cable to the camera. Install : battery back cover display assembly display bezel Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the System Board Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Installing the System Board Install the system board into the slot on the computer chassis. Install the screws that secure the system board to the computer chassis. Connect the display assembly cable to the system board. Install the: memory module. b.
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: •...
For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet Re-start the computer. Go to dell.com/support. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag? NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product.
Follow the instructions on the screen. System Setup Options Main Table 2. Main System Time Re-sets the time on the computer's internal clock. System Date Re-sets the date on the computer's internal calendar. BIOS Version Displays the BIOS revision. Product Name Displays the product name and the model number.
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SATA Operation Change the SATA controller Default: AHCI mode to either ATA or AHCI. Adapter Warnings Enable or disable the Adapter Default: Enable Warnings. Function Key Behavior Specifies the behavior of the Default: Function key function key <Fn>. Intel Smart Connect Technology Enable or disable Intel Smart Default: Enable Connect Technology.
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This section allows you to save, discard, and load default settings before exiting from System Setup.
Power-on the computer. As the computer boots, press the <F12> key as the Dell logo appears. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the computer.
Bad System board, DIMMS or CPU Bad Coin-cell battery CPU problem System board: BIOS ROM Failure Memory issue Memory issue Memory issue System board: Chipset failure Display Failure (LCD) RTC Power Failure PCI/Video BIOS Recovery 1 BIOS Recovery 2 CPU Configuration or CPU failure Generic POST Video Error (Old LED pattern 1110) Battery Status Lights Table 6.
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 →...
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Table 10. Video Feature Description Video Controller: Intel HD graphics 520 Discrete Nvidia GeForce 930M Memory Shared system memory Discrete Upto 4 GB DDR3L Table 11. Storage Feature Description Interface SATA 6 Gbps Hard drive One 2.5–inch drive Table 12. Media-card reader Feature Description Type...
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Feature Description Three USB 3.0 ports (one with PowerShare) • One HDMI port Audio/Video • One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port Internal Mini-card One NGFF card slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card Table 16. Display Feature Description Type Dimensions: Height 206.44 mm (8.12 inches)
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Table 19. Battery Feature Description Type ICP666480 Dimensions: Height 99.5 mm (3.91 inches) Width 198.5 mm (7.81 inches) Depth 7.5 mm (0.30 inch) Weight 269 grams (0.60 lb) Charge time 3 hour Voltage 11.4 V Life span 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range: Operating 0℃...
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Feature Non-Touch Touch Depth 233.50 mm (9.19 inch) 233.50 mm (9.19 inch) Weight (minimum) 1.53 kg (3.37 lb) 1.62 kg (3.57 lb) Table 22. Environmental Feature Description Temperature: Operating 0℃ to 35℃ Storage -20℃ to 60℃ Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 20% –...
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.