Contents 1 Before working inside your computer......................9 Before you begin ................................9 Safety instructions................................9 Recommended tools................................ 10 Screw list................................... 10 2 After working inside your computer......................12 3 Removing the base cover..........................13 Procedure..................................13 4 Replacing the base cover..........................15 Procedure..................................
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Post-requisites..................................25 13 Removing the wireless card........................26 Prerequisites..................................26 Procedure..................................26 14 Replacing the wireless card........................28 Procedure..................................28 Post-requisites..................................29 15 Removing the rear cover..........................30 Prerequisites..................................30 Procedure..................................30 16 Replacing the rear cover..........................31 Procedure..................................31 Post-requisites.................................. 31 17 Removing the hard drive..........................32 Prerequisites..................................
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Post-requisites..................................46 25 Removing the system board........................47 Prerequisites..................................47 Procedure..................................47 26 Replacing the system board........................50 Procedure..................................50 Post-requisites.................................. 51 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program....................52 27 Removing the power-adapter port......................53 Prerequisites..................................53 Procedure..................................53 28 Replacing the power-adapter port......................54 Procedure..................................54 Post-requisites..................................54 29 Removing the heat-sink assembly......................55...
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Procedure..................................65 Post-requisites................................. 65 37 Removing the display assembly........................66 Prerequisites..................................66 Procedure..................................66 38 Replacing the display assembly........................68 Procedure..................................68 Post-requisites................................. 69 39 Removing the keyboard..........................70 Prerequisites..................................70 Procedure..................................70 40 Replacing the keyboard..........................72 Procedure..................................72 Post-requisites..................................73 Folding the keyboard cables............................73 41 Removing the palm rest..........................75 Prerequisites..................................
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48 Replacing the display panel........................86 Procedure..................................86 Post-requisites..................................87 49 Removing the display cable........................88 Prerequisites..................................88 Procedure..................................88 50 Replacing the display cable........................89 Procedure..................................89 Post-requisites................................. 90 51 Removing the camera..........................91 Prerequisites..................................91 Procedure..................................91 52 Replacing the camera..........................92 Procedure..................................92 Post-requisites..................................92 53 Removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly................93 Prerequisites..................................
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Flashing the BIOS................................108 Flashing BIOS (USB key)...............................108 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics................. 108 Running the ePSA diagnostics..........................109 System diagnostic lights..............................109 Wi-Fi power cycle................................110 Flea power release................................110 58 Getting help and contacting Dell....................... 112 Self-help resources................................112 Contacting Dell................................112 Contents...
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 shipped with the product or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Recommended tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Philips screwdriver #0 • Philips screwdriver #1 • Flat-head screwdriver • Plastic scribe Screw list Table 1. Screw list Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image Battery Computer base M2.5x6...
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Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image System board Computer base M2.5x5 Keyboard bracket Palm-rest assembly M1.6x2.2 Heat-sink assembly System board M2x3 Display assembly Palm-rest assembly M2.5x5 Display hinges Display back-cover and antenna M2.5x2.5 assembly Display panel Display back-cover and antenna M2x2.5 assembly Before working inside your computer...
After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer.
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure Loosen the captive screw that secures the base cover to the computer base.
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure Connect the battery cable to the system board. Slide the tabs on the base cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the base cover into place.
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot.
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program’s settings to default. It is recommended that you note the BIOS setup program’s settings before removing the coin-cell battery.
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Adhere the coin-cell battery to the battery socket on the computer base.
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Slide the tabs on the rear cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the rear cover into place.
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
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Remove the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. Removing the hard drive...
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
Slide the hard-drive cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the hard-drive cable. Post-requisites Replace the battery. Replace the base cover. Replacing the hard drive...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
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Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from the system board. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board. Peel off the tape that secures the keyboard cable to the system board. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board. Remove the 19 screws (M2.5x6) that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.
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After performing all the above steps, you are left with the computer-base assembly. Remove the coin-cell battery. 20 Remove the status-light board. Remove the speakers. 22 Remove the system board. 23 Remove the power-adapter port. Removing the computer base...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Place the computer base on a clean and flat surface.
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Replace the four screws (M2x3) that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly. Replace the 19 screws (M2.5x6) that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable. Adhere the tape that secures the keyboard cable to the system board.
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Align the screw holes on the status-light board with the screw holes on the computer base.
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites...
After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board.
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Turn the computer base over. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the computer base. Lift the power-adapter port bracket off the computer base. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the USB Type-C port bracket to the system board. Lift the USB Type-C port bracket off the system board.
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Turn the system board over. Remove the heat-sink assembly. Removing the system board...
After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board.
Align and place the power-adapter port bracket on the computer base. Replace the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the computer base. Turn the computer base over. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board. Slide the status-light board cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program Turn on or restart your computer. Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed to enter the BIOS setup program. Navigate to the Main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field.
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Place the power-adapter port into the slot on the computer base.
After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it.
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In sequential order (indicated on the heat-sink assembly), remove the six screws (M2x3) that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board. Lift the heat-sink assembly off the system board. Removing the heat-sink assembly...
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Align the screw holes on the power-button board with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
Post-requisites Follow the procedure from step 8 to step 23 in Replacing the computer base. Replace the rear cover. Replace the battery. Replace the base cover. Replacing the power-button board...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Align the fingerprint-reader board and the fingerprint-reader board bracket on the palm-rest assembly.
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Slide the touchpad in place on the palm-rest assembly.
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
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After performing the above steps, you will be left with the display assembly. Removing the display assembly...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Place the palm-rest assembly on the display assembly.
Post-requisites Follow the procedure from step 7 to step 23 in Replacing the computer base. Replace the wireless card. Replace the rear cover. Replace the battery. Replace the base cover. Replacing the display assembly...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
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Lift the keyboard, along with the cables, off the palm-rest assembly. Removing the keyboard...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites •...
Adhere the tape that secures the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly. Adhere the power-adapter port cable to the palm-rest assembly. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the palm-rest assembly and close the latch to secure the cable. Post-requisites Replace the display assembly.
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The cables on the keyboard are not folded when you receive a replacement keyboard. Follow these instructions to fold the cables on the replacement keyboard the same way they are folded on the old keyboard. NOTE: Keyboard-backlight cable is present only on a backlit-keyboard. Note the position to fold the new keyboard cable.
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Place the palm rest on a clean and flat surface.
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Align the display bezel with the display back-cover, and gently snap the display bezel into place.
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the display back-cover.
Post-requisites Replace the display bezel. Replace the display assembly. Follow the procedure from step 7 to step 23 in Replacing the computer base. Replace the wireless card. Replace the rear cover. Replace the battery. Replace the base cover. Replacing the display hinges...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Slide the display cable into the connector on the display panel and close the latch to secure the cable.
Post-requisites Replace the display bezel. Replace the display assembly. Follow the procedure from step 7 to step 23 in Replacing the computer base. Replace the wireless card. Replace the rear cover. Replace the battery. Replace the base cover. Replacing the display panel...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Align the display cable on the display back-cover and antenna assembly.
Post-requisites Replace the display panel. Replace the display bezel. Replace the display assembly. Follow the procedure from step 7 to step 23 in Replacing the computer base. Replace the wireless card. Replace the rear cover. Replace the battery. Replace the base cover.
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Align the camera with the alignment posts on the display back-cover and antenna assembly and adhere the camera in place.
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure...
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After performing the above steps, we are left with the display back-cover and antenna assembly. Removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly...
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure Route the camera cable through the routing guides on the display back-cover and antenna assembly.
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Replace the battery. Replace the base cover. Replacing the display back-cover and antenna assembly...
Downloading drivers Downloading the audio driver Turn on your computer. Go to www.dell.com/support. Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
After installation Downloading the USB driver Turn on your computer. Go to www.dell.com/support. Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
Double-click the USB driver file icon and follow the instructions on screen to install the driver. Downloading the chipset driver Turn on your computer. Go to www.dell.com/support. Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
Double-click the network driver file icon and follow the instructions on screen. Downloading the media-card reader driver Turn on your computer. Go to www.dell.com/support. Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
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: •...
Entering BIOS setup program Turn on (or restart) your computer. During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear, and then press F2 immediately. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard is initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it, and then press F2.
The memory information is displayed on the right pane. System setup options NOTE: Depending on this computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear. Table 5. System setup options—System information menu General-System Information System Information BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number.
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General-System Information Video BIOS Version Displays the video BIOS version of the computer. Video Memory Displays the video memory information of the computer. Panel Type Displays the Panel Type of the computer. Native Resolution Displays the native resolution of the computer. Audio Controller Displays the audio controller information of the computer.
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Table 8. System setup options—Security menu Security Strong Password Enable or disable strong passwords. Password Configuration Control the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for Admin and System passwords. Password Bypass Bypass the System (Boot) Password and the internal HDD password prompts during a system restart.
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Intel Software Guard Extensions Default: Enabled. Power Management AC Behavior Enables the system to turn on automatically, when AC is inserted. Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology Enable or disable Intel Speed Shift Technology. Auto on Time Enable to set the computer to turn on automatically every day or on a preselected date and time.
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SupportAssist System Resolution Auto OS Recovery Threshold Control the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for Dell OS Recovery tool. SupportAssist OS Recovery Enable or disable the boot flow for SupportAssist OS Recovery tool in the even of certain system errors.
Copy the BIOS setup program file to the bootable USB drive. Connect the bootable USB drive to the computer that needs the BIOS update. Restart the computer and press F12 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen. Boot to the USB drive from the One Time Boot Menu.
3.0. Running the ePSA diagnostics Turn on your computer. As the computer boots, press the F12 key as the Dell logo appears. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. Click the arrow at the bottom left corner. Diagnostics front page is displayed.
Table 16. Diagnostics Light pattern Problem description CPU failure System board: BIOS and ROM failure No memory or RAM detected Memory or RAM failure Invalid memory installed System board or chipset error LCD failure CMOS battery failure PCI or video card or chip failure Recovery image not found Recovery image found but invalid Power sequencing failure...
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Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power. Replace the base cover. Turn on your computer. Troubleshooting...
Getting help and contacting Dell Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources: Table 17. Self-help resources Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com Dell Help & Support app Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.