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 the Dell Diagnostics.
Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Removing the Stand Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Place the computer on a flat surface, display facing downwards. Pry and remove the hinge cover from the computer.
Remove the stand from the computer. Installing the Stand Align the stand on the computer, and tighten the screws to secure the stand to the computer. Place and press the hinge cover on the computer until it clicks into place. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Press on the tab indicated using a scribe [1]. b. Slide the optical-disk drive (ODD) out of the computer [2]. Remove the screws that secure the optical-disk drive bracket, and remove it from the optical drive [1,2].
Removing the Back Cover Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: stand optical-disk drive Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Pry the edge of the base cover [1]. b. Remove the back cover from the computer [2]. Installing the Back Cover Align and press the back cover, until it clicks into place.
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Remove the hard-drive from the computer. Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive to the bracket, lift the hard-drive from bracket [1,2]...
Installing the Hard Drive Place the hard-drive in the bracket. Tighten the screws that secure the hard-drive to the bracket. Slide the hard-drive into the screw holes of the display bracket. Tighten the screw that secures the hard-drive to the computer. Connect the hard-drive cable.
Installing the Power-Switch Board Connect the power-switch cable to the power-switch board. Insert the power-switch board into its slot on the computer. Install: back cover optical-disk drive stand Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the System-Board Shield Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Installing the System-Board Shield Align the system-board shield on the system board. Tighten the screws to secure it to the computer. Install: back cover optical-disk drive stand Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Memory Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Installing the Memory NOTE: Please use DIMM 2 slot if there is only one memory module available. Align the notch on the memory-card with the tab on the system-board connector. Press down on the memory module until the release tabs spring back to secure them in place. Install: system-board shield back cover...
Installing the System Fan Align the system fan with the heatsink such that pins of the bracket are in line with the holes of the system fan and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer. Connect the system-fan cable to the system board. Install: system-board shield back cover...
Remove the heatsink assembly from the system board. Installing the Heatsink Assembly Install the heatsink assembly and tighten the screws to secure it to the system board. Install: system-board shield back cover optical-disk drive stand Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
back cover system-board shield Press the release latch away from the battery and remove the coin-cell battery from the computer [1,2]. Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Insert the coin-cell battery and press to lock it. Install: system-board shield back cover optical-disk drive stand Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your...
Installing the WLAN Card Insert the WLAN card into its slot. Connect the two connectors (black cable to the black triangle and white cable to the white triangle). Place the WLAN holder and tightened the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system board. Install: stand optical-disk drive...
Remove the speaker from the computer. Installing the Speakers Align the speakers on the computer. Align the speaker cables through their tabs on the computer and connect the speaker cable to the system board. Install: system-board shield back cover optical-disk drive stand Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your...
System Board Layout The following image displays the system board layout of the computer. Processor WLAN connector Reserved Webcam connector TXE header Password header CMOS clear header SD Card connector USB 3.0 port USB 3.0 port Universal Jack connector SIO IC Speaker connector Coin Cell Battery Rear USB 2.0 Port...
Removing the System Board Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: stand optical-disk drive back cover system-board shield heatsink WLAN card memory Disconnect the following from the system board [1,2,3]: a. display assembly cable b. system-fan cable c.
Installing the System Board Align the system board on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer. Connect the following cables to the system board: a. camera cable b. display assembly cable c. system fan cable d.
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back cover system-board shield hard drive speakers heatsink system fan memory WLAN card system board Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Disconnect convertor cable [1]. b. Unroute the cable [2]. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a.
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Remove the screws that secure the display bracket to the computer. Lift the display bracket. Pry the edges of the display assembly from the computer. Remove the display assembly from the computer.
Installing the Display Assembly Align and press the display bracket on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the display bracket to the computer. Align the display assembly cable through the tabs on the display bracket. Install: system board memory WLAN card system fan heatsink...
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: •...
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Table 1. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. Down arrow Moves to the next field. <Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable.
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L2 Cache Displays the processor L2 cache size. Fixed HDD Displays the HDD ID and capacity. SATA ODD Displays the type of ODD. AC Adapter Type Displays the power adapter type. System Memory Displays the memory capacity and type. Extended Memory Displays the extended memory capacity Memory Speed...
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Internal WLAN Allows you to Default: Enabled enable or disable the Internal WLAN Media Card Reader Allows you to Default: Enabled enable or disable the Media Card Reader Optical Device Allows you to Default: Enabled enable or disable the Optical Device Boot Disable Allows you to Default: Disabled...
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Auto Power On Date Allows you to Default: Disabled designate a specific date when the computer will turn on automatically Auto Power On Time Allows you to Default: Disabled designate a specific time when the computer will turn on automatically SMART Settings SMART Self Test Enable or disable...
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Set PK from Files Allows you to Set PK from Files from Factory Default. Key Exchange Key Database (KEK) Delete the KEY Allows you to Delete the KEK. Set KEK from Files Allows you to Set KEY from Files from Factory Default. Append an entry to KEK Allows you to Append KEK key from Factory Default.
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.
12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. 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.
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Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.
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.
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Feature Specification Volume controls Volume up/down buttons, program menus, and keyboard media-control keys Table 11. Communications Feature Specification Network adapter Intel 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN Table 12. Displays Feature Specification Type 19.5 inch HD+ Maximum resolution 1600 x 900 Refresh rate 60 Hz Brightness 250nits...
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Feature Specification Height 26.00 mm (1.02 inches) 32.00 mm (1.3 inches) Width 40.00 mm (1.57 inches) 52.00 mm (2.0 inches) Depth 94.00 mm (3.70 inches) 128.00 mm (5.0 inches) Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell Table 16. Camera Feature Specification Image resolution...
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Feature Specification Off (no light) — the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Network activity light on integrated Yellow light — A blinking yellow light indicates that network network adapter activity is present. Power supply diagnostic light Green light —...
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 support.dell.com.