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 Recommended Tools ........................... 8 System Overview ....................10 Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card ....................10 Installing The Secure Digital (SD) Card ..........................
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Assigning a System Password and Setup Password ..........43 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 4 Diagnostics......................44 ............44 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics ..........................45 Device Status Lights ..........................45 Battery Status Lights 5 Technical Specifications................... 46 6 Contacting Dell....................51...
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. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.
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 may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • #0 Phillips screwdriver •...
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Figure 2. Features microphones camera camera-status light security cable slot power button USB 3.0 connector status lights audio connector memory card reader 10. touchpad 11. speakers 12. network-status light 13. USB 3.0 connector with PowerShare...
14. mini DisplayPort connector 15. HDMI connector 16. air vents 17. network connector 18. power connector Figure 3. Inside view — Back power connector system fan heatsink speaker memory module hard drive audio-connector board WLAN card system board coin-cell battery Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Battery Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Slide the release latches to unlock position and pull the battery to remove from the computer. Installing the Battery Insert the battery into its slot until the battery clicks into place. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Installing the SIM Card Insert the SIM card into its slot on the computer and press until it clicks in place. Install the battery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Base Cover Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery.
Installing the Base Cover Align the edges of the base cover on the computer and press it on the computer until it snaps in place. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer. Install the battery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Memory Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.
Installing the Memory Insert the memory module into the memory socket and press until the memory module click in to place. Install the: a. base cover b. battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Keyboard Trim Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Installing the Keyboard Trim Align the keyboard trim to its place. Press along the sides of the keyboard trim until it snaps in place. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. NOTE: You may also need to press the center of the keyboard trim to secure the keyboard trim in its place.
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Slide down [1] and lift up [2] the keyboard from the computer to access the keyboard cable. Flip the keyboard, disconnect the keyboard cable from its connector, and remove the keyboard from the computer.
Installing the Keyboard Connect the keyboard cable to its connector on the computer. Flip the keyboard and install the keyboard in its place. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard to the computer. Install the: a. keyboard trim b. battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. Attach the coin-cell battery to the adhesive on the system board. Install the: a. base cover b. battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Audio-Connector Board Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.
Installing the Audio-Connector Board Place the audio-connector board in its slot on the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the audio-connector board to the computer. Connect the audio-connector board cable to the system board. Install the: a. base cover b. battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
b. battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Speakers Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Remove the: a. battery b. base cover Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board [1]. Un-route the speaker cable from its channels on the computer [2].
Installing the Speakers Replace the speakers in its place and route the cable through the channels. Press down on the speakers until the tabs on the speakers snap onto the holders on the computer. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. Install the: a.
Perform the following steps to remove the WLAN card: a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card. b. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer. c. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. Installing the WLAN Card Insert the WLAN card into its connector on the computer.
Perform the following steps to remove the WWAN card: a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN card. b. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card to the computer. c. Remove the WWAN card from the computer. Installing the WWAN Card Insert the WWAN card into its connector on the computer.
c. Remove the screws that secure the system fan to the computer. Lift the system fan away from the computer. Installing the System Fan Perform the following steps to install the system fan: a. Place the system fan in its slot on the computer. b.
b. base cover Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Heatsink Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: a. battery b. base cover c. system fan Un-route the WLAN antenna cables from their channels on the system board. Loosen the captive screws that secure the heatsink to the computer and remove the heatsink from the computer.
Installing the Heatsink Place the heatsink on the computer. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heatsink to the system board. Route the WLAN antenna cables along their channels on the system board. Install the: a. system fan b. base cover c.
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Perform the following steps: a. Disconnect the touch panel, network connector, and display cables. b. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the palmrest assembly. c. Lift the palmrest assembly away from the display assembly. CAUTION: Lift the palmrest assembly slowly to avoid damaging the display assembly. Slide the palmrest assembly away to release the display assembly.
Installing the Display Assembly Align the palmrest assembly on the display assembly. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the palmrest assembly. Connect the following cables: a. touch panel b. network connector c. display Align the bracket over the display cable and tighten the screw to secure the bracket to the computer. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card and route them along their channels on the computer.
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audio-connector board hard drive k. WLAN card WWAN card m. system fan n. heatsink Disconnect the following cables from the system board: a. touchpad b. audio connector c. speaker d. touch panel e. network connector f. display-cable bracket and display g.
Lift and remove the system board from the chassis. Installing the System Board Replace the system board on the chassis. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the chassis. Connect the following cables to their connectors on the system board: a.
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f. audio connector g. touchpad Install the: a. heatsink b. system fan c. WWAN card d. WLAN card e. hard drive f. audio-connector board g. coin-cell battery h. keyboard keyboard trim memory modules k. base cover SIM card m. battery n.
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: •...
Table 1. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. Down arrow Moves to the next field. 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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Option Description Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time. Table 3. System Configuration Option Description Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are: • Disabled • Enabled • Enabled w/PXE (Default Setting) • Enabled UEFI Network Stack NOTE: This option is disabled by default.
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Option Description Default Setting: All the options are enabled. USB PowerShare Allows you to configure the behavior of the USB PowerShare feature. The option is disabled by default. • Enable USB PowerShare Audio Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller.
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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-0 Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password. Default Setting: Not set Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords.
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Table 6. Secure Boot Option Description Secure Boot Enable Allows you to enable or disable the secure boot. The options are: • Disabled • Enabled (Default Setting) Expert Key Management Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode.
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Option Description • Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature. Default Setting: Enable Intel SpeedStep C States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states. Default Setting: Enable C states. Intel TurboBoost This option allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor.
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Option Description Wireless Radio Control Allows you to control the WLAN and WWAN radio. The options are: • Control WLAN radio • Control WWAN radio Default Setting: both the options are disabled. Wake on LAN/WLAN This option allows the computer to power up from the off state when triggered by a special LAN signal.
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Option Description • Fn Key Only (Default Setting) • By Numlock Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock when system boots. The option is enabled by default. Fn Key Emulation Allows you to match the key feature of PS-2 keyboard with the ...
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. Proceed with the instructions on screen. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer. Choose the Product Type from the list. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password: • A password can have up to 32 characters. • The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. • Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed. •...
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.
Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. Battery Status Lights If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: Alternately An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your blinking amber laptop. light and white...
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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Audio External Microphone-in/stereo headphones combo connector Speakers Two (2W per channel) Internal speaker amplifier Two (2W per channel) Volume controls Software program menus, media controls, and keyboard function keys Communications Network adapter 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN Wireless • Internal wireless local area network (WLAN), Bluetooth •...
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Display Size 13.30 inches Active area (X/Y) • Non-Touch – 330.90 mm x 243.20 mm (13.03 inches x 9.57 inches) • Touch – 330.90 mm x 243.47 (13.03 inches x 9.58 inches) Dimensions: Height • Non-Touch – 243.20 mm (9.57 inches) •...
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Battery • 6-cell lithium ion (3.0 AHr) (65Whr) Dimensions: Depth: 4-cell and 6-cell 228.30 mm (8.99 inches) Height: 4-cell 22.70 mm (0.89 inch) 6-cell 33.95 mm (1.34 inches) Width: 4-cell and 6-cell 49.15 mm (1.94 inches) Weight: 4-cell 259.00 g (0.57 lb) 6-cell 364.00 g (0.80 lb) Voltage:...
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AC Adapter Type 65W BFR/PVC free 90W (India only) Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Non Operating –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F) Physical Height (with a WLED panel) 22.70 mm to 35.90 mm (0.89 inch to 1.41 inches) Width 330.9 mm (13.0 inches) Depth...
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.