Dell Latitude 7280 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 Dell Latitude 7280 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P28S Regulatory Type: P28S001...
- Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Working on your computer..........................6 Before working inside your computer..........................6 Safety instructions................................7 After working inside your computer..........................7 Turning off your computer — Windows 10........................8 2 Removing and installing components......................9 Recommended tools................................9 Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card......................... 9 Removing SIM card or SIM card tray........................9 Base cover.................................. - Page 4 Smart card module................................23 Removing smart card cage............................23 Installing smart card cage............................24 Touchpad panel................................24 Removing touchpad panel............................24 Installing touchpad panel............................26 Display Assembly................................26 Removing display assembly—with Touch......................26 Installing display assembly—with touch......................... 28 Removing display bezel............................. 28 Installing display bezel............................... 29 Camera....................................29 Removing camera..............................
- Page 5 System and setup password............................58 Assigning a system password and setup password....................58 Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password...............58 5 Diagnostics..............................60 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics.................. 60 Device status lights................................. 60 Battery status lights................................. 61 6 Contacting Dell............................62 Contents...
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Page 6: Working On Your Computer
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. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
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. -
Page 8: Turning Off Your Computer - Windows 10
Turning off your computer — Windows 10 CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. Click or tap Click or tap and then click or tap Shut down. NOTE: Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. -
Page 9: Removing And Installing Components
Removing and installing components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended tools The procedures in this document require the following tools: • Small flat blade screwdriver • Phillips # 1 screwdriver •... - Page 10 Lift the base cover from the computer. Removing and installing components...
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Page 11: Installing Base Cover
Installing base cover Align the base cover tabs to the slots on the edges of the computer. Press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place. Tighten the M2.5 x 6.0 captive screws to secure the base cover to the computer. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. -
Page 12: Pcie Solid State Drive (Ssd)
Tighten the M2.0 x 5.0 screws to secure the battery to the computer. Install the base cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD) Removing PCIe SSD card Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. -
Page 13: Installing Pcie Ssd
Installing PCIe SSD Insert the PCIe SSD card into the connector. Install the SSD bracket over the PCIe SSD card. Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screws to secure it the SSD bracket. Install the: battery NOTE: If you have not removed the battery, you must connect the battery cable to the system board. base cover Follow the procedure in After working iinside your... -
Page 14: Installing Speaker Module
To remove the speaker module: Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws that secure the speaker module to the computer [1]. b Lift the speaker module from the computer [2]. Installing speaker module Place the speaker module into the slots on the computer. Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screws to secure the speaker to the computer. -
Page 15: Installing Coin Cell Battery
To remove the coin cell battery: Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the connector on the system board [1]. NOTE: You must un-route the coin cell battery cable from the routing channel. b Lift the coin cell battery to release it from the adhesive [2]. Installing coin cell battery Affix the coin cell battery on the slot inside the computer. -
Page 16: Wwan Card
WWAN card Removing WWAN card Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: base cover battery NOTE: You need not remove the battery but instead disconnect the battery cable from the system board. To remove the WWAN card: Remove the M2.0 x 3.0 screw that secures the metal bracket to the WWAN card [1]. -
Page 17: Wlan Card
battery NOTE: If you have not removed the battery, you must connect the battery cable to the system board. base cover Follow the procedure in After working iinside your computer. NOTE: The IMEI number can also be found on the WWAN card. WLAN card Removing WLAN card Follow the procedure in... -
Page 18: Installing Wlan Card
Installing WLAN card Insert the WLAN card into the connector on the system board. Connect the WLAN cables to the connectors on the WLAN card. Place the metal bracket and tighten the M2.0 x 3.0 screw to secure it to the computer. Install the: battery NOTE:... -
Page 19: Installing Memory Module
Installing memory module Insert the memory module into the connector until snaps in. Install the: battery NOTE: If you have not removed the battery, you must connect the battery cable to the system board. base cover Follow the procedures in After working iinside your computer. -
Page 20: Installing Heat Sink Assembly
b Remove the M2.0 x 3.0 screws that secure the fan to the system board. Remove the M2.0 x 3.0 screws that secure the heat sink to the system board [2]. d Lift the heat sink assembly from the system board. Installing heat sink assembly Align the heat sink assembly with screw holders on the system board. -
Page 21: Installing Power Connector Port
base cover battery NOTE: You need not remove the battery but instead disconnect the battery cable from the system board. To remove the power connector port: Disconnect the power connector port cable from the system board [1]. b Remove the M2.0x3.0 screw to release the metal bracket on the power connector port [2]. Lift the metal bracket from the computer [3]. -
Page 22: Led Board
LED board Removing LED board Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: base cover battery NOTE: You need not remove the battery but instead disconnect the battery cable from the system board. To remove the LED board: Disconnect the LED cable from the LED board [1]. -
Page 23: Smart Card Module
Install the: battery NOTE: If you have not removed the battery, you must connect the battery cable to the system board. battery Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Smart card module Removing smart card cage Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. -
Page 24: Installing Smart Card Cage
Installing smart card cage Slide the smart card cage into the slot to align with the tabs on the computer. Tighten the M2.0 x 3.0 screws to secure the smart card cage to the computer. Affix the smart card cable and connect it to the connector on the computer . Install the: PCIe SSD card battery... - Page 25 battery To disconnect the smart card cable: Disconnect the smart card cable [1]. b Lift the smart card cable that is affixed to the computer [2] to reveal the touchpad panel cable. To remove the touchpad panel: Disconnect the touchpad panel cable from the touchpad board [1]. NOTE: Touchpad panel cable is below the smart card cable.
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Page 26: Installing Touchpad Panel
Installing touchpad panel Insert the touchpad panel into the slot to align the tabs with the grooves on the computer. Tighten the M2.0 x 2.5screws to secure the touchpad panel to the computer. Connect the touchpad panel cable to the connector on the touchpad board. Affix the smart card cable and connect it to the connector on the computer Install the: battery... - Page 27 WLAN card WWAN card To remove the display assembly: Un route the WLAN and WWAN cables from the routing channels [1]. b Remove the M2.0 x 5.0 screw that secures the eDP bracket [2]. Lift the eDP bracket from the eDP cable [3]. d Lift the eDP cable to disconnect it from the connector on the system board [4].
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Page 28: Installing Display Assembly-With Touch
Installing display assembly—with touch Install the display assembly to align it with the display hinge holders on the system. Tighten the M2.5 x 4.0 screws to secure the display hinges on the system display assembly with the system unit. Route the eDP cable through the routing channel. Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the system board. -
Page 29: Installing Display Bezel
base cover battery WLAN card WWAN card display assembly To remove the display bezel: Use a plastic scribe to loosen the bottom edge of the display [1]. b Loosen the tabs on the edges of the display [2]. Remove the display bezel from the display assembly. Installing display bezel Place the display bezel on the display assembly. -
Page 30: Installing Camera
base cover To remove the camera module: Disconnect the camera cable [1]. b Peel off the tape securing the camera module [2]. Lift the camera from the display [3]. Installing camera Insert the camera module into the slot on the display assembly. Affix the tape to secure the camera module. -
Page 31: System Board
System board Removing system board Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. If your computer is shipped with a WWAN card, then the removal of a SIM card tray is a requirement. Remove the: SIM card tray base cover battery memory module PCIe SSD... - Page 32 To disconnect the cables: Speaker cable [1] b coin cell battery cable [2[ LED board cable [3] d touchpad cable and USH board cable [4] power connector port [5] To remove the system board: Disconnect the M2.0x3.0 screws that secure the system board to computer. b Lift the system board away from the computer.
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Page 33: Installing System Board
Installing system board Align the system board with the screw holders on the computer. Tighten the M2.0 x 5.0 screws to secure the system board to the computer. Connect the speaker, power connector, LED board, touchpad, and system board cables to the connectors on the system board: Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the system board. -
Page 34: Keyboard
Keyboard Removing keyboard assembly NOTE: The keyboard and the keyboard tray together are called the keyboard assembly. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove: base cover battery memory module PCIe SSD WLAN card WWAN card power connector port heat sink assembly coin cell battery LED board... -
Page 35: Removing Keyboard From Keyboard Tray
To remove the keyboard: Remove the M2.0 x 2.5 screws that secure the keyboard [1]. b Lift the keyboard from the chassis [2]. Removing keyboard from keyboard tray Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the keyboard Remove the M2.0 x 2.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the keyboard assembly [1]. -
Page 36: Installing Keyboard To Keyboard Tray
Installing keyboard to keyboard tray Align the keyboard with the screw holders on the keyboard tray. Tighten the M2.0 x 2.0 screws to secure the keyboard to the keyboard tray. Install the keyboard. Installing keyboard assembly NOTE: The keyboard and the keyboard tray together are called the keyboard assembly. Align the keyboard assembly with the screw holders on the computer. - Page 37 smart card cage display assembly system board keyboard The component you are left with is the palmrest. Replace the palmrest. Install the: keyboard system board display assembly smart card cage touchpad panel speaker WLAN card coin cell battery heatsink power connector port WLAN card WWAN card PCIe SSD...
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Page 38: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information about your computer. -
Page 39: Memory Specifications
Memory specifications Feature Specification Memory connector One SoDIMM slots Memory capacity 4 GB and 8 GB Memory type DDR4 SDRAM—2133 MHz Minimum memory 4 GB Maximum memory 16 GB Video specifications Feature Specification Type Integrated on system board UMA controller Intel Integrated HD Graphics 620 External display •... - Page 40 Feature Specification Width 95.9 mm (3.78 inches) Height 5.7 mm (0.22 inch) Weight 185.0 g (0.41 lb) Voltage 11.4 VDC 4–cell: Length 238 mm (9.37 inches) Width 95.9 mm (3.78 inch) Height 5.7 mm (0.22 inch) Weight 270 g (0.6 lb) Voltage 7.6 VDC Life span...
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Page 41: Ac Adapter Specifications
Feature Specification • Operating: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Non-operating - 20°C to 65°C (- 4°F to 149°F) Coin cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell AC adapter specifications Feature Specification Type 65 W and 90 W Input voltage 100 V AC to 240 V AC Input current—... -
Page 42: Communication Specifications
Communication specifications Features Specification Network adapter 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet (RJ-45) Wireless Internal wireless local area network (WLAN), wireless wide area network (WWAN), WiGig • Bluetooth 4.1 LE Camera specifications Feature Specification Type HD fixed focus Sensor type CMOS sensor technology Imaging rate Up to 30 frames per second Video Resolution... -
Page 43: Physical Specifications
Feature Specification FHD anti-glare: Luminance 300 nits Height 155.52 mm (6.12 inches) Width 276.62 mm (10.89 inches) Diagonal 317.5 mm (12.5 inches) Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 Refresh rate 60 Hz Maximum viewing +/-80° angles—horizontal Maximum viewing +/-80° angles—vertical Pixel pitch 0.144 x 0.144 mm Feature Specification... -
Page 44: Environmental Specifications
Environmental specifications Temperature Specifications Operating 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) Storage –51°C to 71°C (–59°F to 159°F) Relative humidity Specifications —maximum Operating 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Storage 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Altitude— Specifications maximum Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) 0°C to 35°C Non-operating –15.24 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft) -
Page 45: System Setup
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: •... -
Page 46: Navigation Keys
Navigation keys NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the system. Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. Down arrow Moves to the next field. Enter Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. -
Page 47: System Configuration Screen Options
Option Description • WindowsIns Boot list options • Legacy • UEFI—selected by default Advanced Boot This option allows you the legacy option ROMs to load. By default, the Enable Legacy Option ROMs is disabled. Options Enable Attempt Legacy Boot is disabled by default. UEFI boot path •... - Page 48 The options are: • Enable USB Boot Support—enabled by default • Enable the Thunderbolt ports—enabled by default • Always Allow dell docks—enabled by default • Enable External USB Port—enabled by default • Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support • Enable Thunderbolt (and PCIE behind TBT) Preboot •...
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Page 49: Video Screen Options
Option Description • 5 sec • 10 sec—enabled by default • 15 sec • 30 sec • 1 min • 5 min • 15 min • Never Keyboard Backlight The Keyboard Backlight Timeout dims out with the Battery option. The main keyboard illumination feature is not Timeout on Battery affected. - Page 50 Option Description Default setting: Not set System Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the system password. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately. Default setting: Not set Internal HDD-2 Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator password. Password NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
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Page 51: Secure Boot Screen Options
Option Description NOTE: To upgrade or downgrade TPM 2.0, download the TPM wrapper tool—software. Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are: • Deactivate • Disable • Activate—enabled by default NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further changes are allowed CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor. -
Page 52: Intel Software Guard Extensions Screen Options
Option Description • Delete—Deletes the selected key • Reset All Keys—Resets to default setting • Delete All Keys—Deletes all the keys NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made are erased and the keys restore to default settings. Intel software guard extensions screen options Option Description... -
Page 53: Power Management Screen Options
• Enable USB Wake Support • Wake on Dell USB-C dock Default setting: The option is disabled. Wireless Radio Allows you to enable or disable the feature that automatically switches from wired or wireless networks without Control depending on the physical connection. -
Page 54: Post Behavior Screen Options
• Adaptive—enabled by default Configuration • Standard—Fully charges your battery at a standard rate. • ExpressCharge—The battery charges over a shorter time using Dell’s fast charging technology This option is enabled by default. • Primarily AC use • Custom If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop. -
Page 55: Manageability
Option Description Mouse/Touchpad Allows you to define how the system handles mouse and touch pad input. The options are: • Serial Mouse • PS2 Mouse • Touchpad/PS-2 Mouse: This option is enabled by default. Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots. Enable Network. -
Page 56: Virtualization Support Screen Options
Option Description • Enabled Default setting: Disabled For USB provision Enable USB provision is not selected by default Virtualization support screen options Option Description Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology. Enable Intel Virtualization Technology—default. VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel®... -
Page 57: Maintenance Screen Options
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:... -
Page 58: System And Setup Password
You can also analyze which drivers need an update. To do this for your product, click Analyze System for Updates and follow the instructions on the screen. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File. The File Download window appears. - Page 59 To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter. 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.
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Page 60: Diagnostics
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. -
Page 61: Battery Status Lights
The Battery LED will pause for 3 seconds before the next cycle repeat itself again. 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. -
Page 62: Contacting Dell
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.