Table of Contents
- Dell Latitude 5300 Service Manual
- Working on your computer
- Technology and components
- Major components of your system
- Disassembly and reassembly
- MicroSD card
- SIM card tray
- Base cover
- Battery
- WWAN card
- WLAN card
- Memory modules
- Solid-state drive
- Speakers
- System fan
- Heat sink
- DC-in port
- LED board
- Touchpad button board
- System board
- Coin-cell battery
- Display assembly
- Keyboard
- Keyboard bracket
- Smart card reader board
- Display bezel
- Hinge caps
- Display hinges
- Display panel
- Camera
- Display (eDP) cable
- Display back cover assembly
- Palmrest assembly
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help
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Dell Latitude 5300
Service Manual
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Regulatory Model: P97G
Regulatory Type: P97G001
June 2020
Rev. A02
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid
the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
© 2019 -2020 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.
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid
the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
© 2019 -2020 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.
Chapter 1: Working on your computer............................................................................................7
Safety instructions.............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Before working inside your computer....................................................................................................................... 7
Safety precautions........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection................................................................................................................8
ESD field service kit ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Transporting sensitive components.........................................................................................................................10
After working inside your computer........................................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 2: Technology and components....................................................................................... 11
USB features........................................................................................................................................................................11
USB Type-C.........................................................................................................................................................................13
HDMI 1.4a............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Power button LED behavior............................................................................................................................................ 15
Chapter 3: Major components of your system ............................................................................. 17
Chapter 4: Disassembly and reassembly ...................................................................................... 19
MicroSD card...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Removing the microSD card......................................................................................................................................19
Installing the microSD card....................................................................................................................................... 20
SIM card tray.......................................................................................................................................................................21
Removing the SIM card tray......................................................................................................................................21
Installing the SIM card tray....................................................................................................................................... 22
Base cover.......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Removing the base cover.......................................................................................................................................... 23
Installing the base cover............................................................................................................................................ 26
Battery................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Lithium-ion battery precautions...............................................................................................................................29
Removing the battery.................................................................................................................................................30
Installing the battery....................................................................................................................................................31
WWAN card........................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Removing the WWAN card....................................................................................................................................... 33
Installing the WWAN card......................................................................................................................................... 34
WLAN card..........................................................................................................................................................................35
Removing the WLAN card.........................................................................................................................................35
Installing the WLAN card........................................................................................................................................... 36
Memory modules............................................................................................................................................................... 37
Removing the memory module................................................................................................................................. 37
Installing the memory module...................................................................................................................................38
Solid-state drive................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Removing the M.2 SSD..............................................................................................................................................39
Installing the M.2 SSD.................................................................................................................................................41
Speakers.............................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Contents
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Removing the speakers..............................................................................................................................................43
Installing the speakers................................................................................................................................................ 46
System fan..........................................................................................................................................................................49
Removing the system fan..........................................................................................................................................49
Installing the system fan.............................................................................................................................................51
Heat sink..............................................................................................................................................................................53
......................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
......................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
DC-in port........................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Removing the DC-in port.......................................................................................................................................... 55
Installing the DC-in port.............................................................................................................................................57
LED board........................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Removing the LED board...........................................................................................................................................59
Installing the LED board.............................................................................................................................................62
Touchpad button board................................................................................................................................................... 65
Removing the touchpad button board................................................................................................................... 65
Installing the touchpad button board......................................................................................................................67
System board..................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Removing the system board..................................................................................................................................... 69
Installing the system board........................................................................................................................................74
Coin-cell battery................................................................................................................................................................ 79
Removing the coin-cell battery................................................................................................................................ 79
Installing the coin-cell battery..................................................................................................................................80
Display assembly.................................................................................................................................................................81
Removing the display assembly................................................................................................................................ 81
Installing the display assembly..................................................................................................................................84
Keyboard..............................................................................................................................................................................87
Removing the keyboard............................................................................................................................................. 87
Installing the keyboard............................................................................................................................................... 90
Keyboard bracket.............................................................................................................................................................. 93
Removing the keyboard bracket..............................................................................................................................93
Installing the keyboard bracket................................................................................................................................ 94
Smart card reader board................................................................................................................................................. 96
Removing the smart card reader board................................................................................................................. 96
Installing the smart card reader board................................................................................................................... 97
Display bezel.......................................................................................................................................................................99
Removing display bezel..............................................................................................................................................99
Installing the display bezel .......................................................................................................................................101
Hinge caps.........................................................................................................................................................................103
Removing hinge caps................................................................................................................................................ 103
Installing hinge caps.................................................................................................................................................. 104
Display hinges................................................................................................................................................................... 105
Removing display hinge............................................................................................................................................ 105
Installing display hinge ............................................................................................................................................. 106
Display panel..................................................................................................................................................................... 107
Removing display panel............................................................................................................................................ 107
Installing display panel .............................................................................................................................................. 110
Camera.................................................................................................................................................................................111
Removing camera........................................................................................................................................................111
Installing camera......................................................................................................................................................... 112
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Display (eDP) cable..........................................................................................................................................................114
Removing display cable............................................................................................................................................. 114
Installing display cable............................................................................................................................................... 115
Display back cover assembly......................................................................................................................................... 116
Replacing the display back cover............................................................................................................................116
Palmrest assembly............................................................................................................................................................117
Replacing the palmrest and keyboard assembly..................................................................................................117
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting....................................................................................................... 120
Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics.............................................................. 120
Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check.............................................................. 120
System diagnostic lights................................................................................................................................................ 120
WiFi power cycle...............................................................................................................................................................121
Chapter 6: Getting help............................................................................................................. 123
Contacting Dell................................................................................................................................................................. 123
6 Contents
Working on your computer
Topics:
•Safety instructions
Safety instructions
Prerequisites
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless
otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist:
●You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
●A component can be replaced or, if purchased separately, installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
About this task
NOTE: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the
computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. 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 avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface at the same time as touching a connector on the back of the computer.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a
card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by
its pins.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some
cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking
tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending
any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and
aligned.
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.
Before working inside your computer
Steps
1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
2. Shut down your computer. Click Start > Power > Shut down.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down
instructions.
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3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4. Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.
5. Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
6. After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the system board.
CAUTION: Place the computer on a flat, soft, and clean surface to avoid scratches on the display.
7. Place the computer face down.
Safety precautions
The safety precautions chapter details the primary steps to be taken before performing any disassembly instructions.
Observe the following safety precautions before you perform any installation or break/fix procedures involving disassembly or
reassembly:
●Turn off the system and all attached peripherals.
●Disconnect the system and all attached peripherals from AC power.
●Disconnect all network cables, telephone, and telecommunications lines from the system.
●Use an ESD field service kit when working inside any tabletnotebook to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.
●After removing any system component, carefully place the removed component on an anti-static mat.
●Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to reduce the chance of getting electrocuted.
Standby power
Dell products with standby power must be unplugged before you open the case. Systems that incorporate standby power are
essentially powered while turned off. The internal power enables the system to be remotely turned on (wake on LAN) and
suspended into a sleep mode and has other advanced power management features.
Unplugging, pressing and holding the power button for 15 seconds should discharge residual power in the system board. Remove
the battery from tablets.notebooks.
Bonding
Bonding is a method for connecting two or more grounding conductors to the same electrical potential. This is done through the
use of a field service electrostatic discharge (ESD) kit. When connecting a bonding wire, ensure that it is connected to bare
metal and never to a painted or non-metal surface. The wrist strap should be secure and in full contact with your skin, and
ensure that you remove all jewelry such as watches, bracelets, or rings prior to bonding yourself and the equipment.
Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection
ESD is a major concern when you handle electronic components, especially sensitive components such as expansion cards,
processors, memory DIMMs, and system boards. Very slight charges can damage circuits in ways that may not be obvious, such
as intermittent problems or a shortened product life span. As the industry pushes for lower power requirements and increased
density, ESD protection is an increasing concern.
Due to the increased density of semiconductors used in recent Dell products, the sensitivity to static damage is now higher than
in previous Dell products. For this reason, some previously approved methods of handling parts are no longer applicable.
Two recognized types of ESD damage are catastrophic and intermittent failures.
●Catastrophic – Catastrophic failures represent approximately 20 percent of ESD-related failures. The damage causes an
immediate and complete loss of device functionality. An example of catastrophic failure is a memory DIMM that has received
a static shock and immediately generates a "No POST/No Video" symptom with a beep code emitted for missing or
nonfunctional memory.
●Intermittent – Intermittent failures represent approximately 80 percent of ESD-related failures. The high rate of
intermittent failures means that most of the time when damage occurs, it is not immediately recognizable. The DIMM
receives a static shock, but the tracing is merely weakened and does not immediately produce outward symptoms related to
the damage. The weakened trace may take weeks or months to melt, and in the meantime may cause degradation of memory
integrity, intermittent memory errors, etc.
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The more difficult type of damage to recognize and troubleshoot is the intermittent (also called latent or "walking wounded")
failure.
Perform the following steps to prevent ESD damage:
●Use a wired ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded. The use of wireless anti-static straps is no longer allowed; they do
not provide adequate protection. Touching the chassis before handling parts does not ensure adequate ESD protection on
parts with increased sensitivity to ESD damage.
●Handle all static-sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use anti-static floor pads and workbench pads.
●When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the anti-static
packing material until you are ready to install the component. Before unwrapping the anti-static packaging, ensure that you
discharge static electricity from your body.
●Before transporting a static-sensitive component, place it in an anti-static container or packaging.
ESD field service kit
The unmonitored Field Service kit is the most commonly used service kit. Each Field Service kit includes three main components:
anti-static mat, wrist strap, and bonding wire.
Components of an ESD field service kit
The components of an ESD field service kit are:
●Anti-Static Mat – The anti-static mat is dissipative and parts can be placed on it during service procedures. When using an
anti-static mat, your wrist strap should be snug and the bonding wire should be connected to the mat and to any bare metal
on the system being worked on. Once deployed properly, service parts can be removed from the ESD bag and placed directly
on the mat. ESD-sensitive items are safe in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside a bag.
●Wrist Strap and Bonding Wire – The wrist strap and bonding wire can be either directly connected between your wrist
and bare metal on the hardware if the ESD mat is not required, or connected to the anti-static mat to protect hardware that
is temporarily placed on the mat. The physical connection of the wrist strap and bonding wire between your skin, the ESD
mat, and the hardware is known as bonding. Use only Field Service kits with a wrist strap, mat, and bonding wire. Never use
wireless wrist straps. Always be aware that the internal wires of a wrist strap are prone to damage from normal wear and
tear, and must be checked regularly with a wrist strap tester in order to avoid accidental ESD hardware damage. It is
recommended to test the wrist strap and bonding wire at least once per week.
●ESD Wrist Strap Tester – The wires inside of an ESD strap are prone to damage over time. When using an unmonitored
kit, it is a best practice to regularly test the strap prior to each service call, and at a minimum, test once per week. A wrist
strap tester is the best method for doing this test. If you do not have your own wrist strap tester, check with your regional
office to find out if they have one. To perform the test, plug the wrist-strap's bonding-wire into the tester while it is
strapped to your wrist and push the button to test. A green LED is lit if the test is successful; a red LED is lit and an alarm
sounds if the test fails.
●Insulator Elements – It is critical to keep ESD sensitive devices, such as plastic heat sink casings, away from internal parts
that are insulators and often highly charged.
●Working Environment – Before deploying the ESD Field Service kit, assess the situation at the customer location. For
example, deploying the kit for a server environment is different than for a desktop or portable environment. Servers are
typically installed in a rack within a data center; desktops or portables are typically placed on office desks or cubicles. Always
look for a large open flat work area that is free of clutter and large enough to deploy the ESD kit with additional space to
accommodate the type of system that is being repaired. The workspace should also be free of insulators that can cause an
ESD event. On the work area, insulators such as Styrofoam and other plastics should always be moved at least 12 inches or
30 centimeters away from sensitive parts before physically handling any hardware components
●ESD Packaging – All ESD-sensitive devices must be shipped and received in static-safe packaging. Metal, static-shielded
bags are preferred. However, you should always return the damaged part using the same ESD bag and packaging that the
new part arrived in. The ESD bag should be folded over and taped shut and all the same foam packing material should be
used in the original box that the new part arrived in. ESD-sensitive devices should be removed from packaging only at an
ESD-protected work surface, and parts should never be placed on top of the ESD bag because only the inside of the bag is
shielded. Always place parts in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside an anti-static bag.
●Transporting Sensitive Components – When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts
to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport.
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ESD protection summary
It is recommended that all field service technicians use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static
mat at all times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical that technicians keep sensitive parts separate from all
insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components.
Transporting sensitive components
When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place
these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport.
Lifting equipment
Adhere to the following guidelines when lifting heavy weight equipment:
CAUTION: Do not lift greater than 50 pounds. Always obtain additional resources or use a mechanical lifting
device.
1. Get a firm balanced footing. Keep your feet apart for a stable base, and point your toes out.
2. Tighten stomach muscles. Abdominal muscles support your spine when you lift, offsetting the force of the load.
3. Lift with your legs, not your back.
4. Keep the load close. The closer it is to your spine, the less force it exerts on your back.
5. Keep your back upright, whether lifting or setting down the load. Do not add the weight of your body to the load. Avoid
twisting your body and back.
6. Follow the same techniques in reverse to set the load down.
After working inside your computer
About this task
NOTE: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.
Steps
1. Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.
2. Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer.
3. Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer.
4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5. Turn on your computer.
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Technology and components
This chapter details the technology and components available in the system.
Topics:
•USB features
•USB Type-C
•HDMI 1.4a
•Power button LED behavior
USB features
Universal Serial Bus, or USB, was introduced in 1996. It dramatically simplified the connection between host computers and
peripheral devices like mice, keyboards, external drivers, and printers.
Table 1. USB evolution
Type Data Transfer Rate Category Introduction Year
USB 2.0 480 Mbps High Speed 2000
USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen
1
5 Gbps SuperSpeed 2010
USB 3.1 Gen 2 10 Gbps SuperSpeed 2013
USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB)
For years, the USB 2.0 has been firmly entrenched as the de facto interface standard in the PC world with about 6 billion
devices sold, and yet the need for more speed grows by ever faster computing hardware and ever greater bandwidth demands.
The USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 finally has the answer to the consumers' demands with a theoretically 10 times faster than its
predecessor. In a nutshell, USB 3.1 Gen 1 features are as follows:
●Higher transfer rates (up to 5 Gbps)
●Increased maximum bus power and increased device current draw to better accommodate power-hungry devices
●New power management features
●Full-duplex data transfers and support for new transfer types
●Backward USB 2.0 compatibility
●New connectors and cable
The topics below cover some of the most commonly asked questions regarding USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1.
Speed
Currently, there are 3 speed modes defined by the latest USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification. They are Super-Speed, Hi-Speed
and Full-Speed. The new SuperSpeed mode has a transfer rate of 4.8 Gbps. While the specification retains Hi-Speed, and Full-
Speed USB mode, commonly known as USB 2.0 and 1.1 respectively, the slower modes still operate at 480 Mbps and 12 Mbps
respectively and are kept to maintain backward compatibility.
USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 achieves the much higher performance by the technical changes below:
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●An additional physical bus that is added in parallel with the existing USB 2.0 bus (refer to the picture below).
●USB 2.0 previously had four wires (power, ground, and a pair for differential data); USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 adds four more
for two pairs of differential signals (receive and transmit) for a combined total of eight connections in the connectors and
cabling.
●USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 utilizes the bidirectional data interface, rather than USB 2.0's half-duplex arrangement. This gives a
10-fold increase in theoretical bandwidth.
With today's ever increasing demands placed on data transfers with high-definition video content, terabyte storage devices,
high megapixel count digital cameras etc., USB 2.0 may not be fast enough. Furthermore, no USB 2.0 connection could ever
come close to the 480Mbps theoretical maximum throughput, making data transfer at around 320 Mbps (40 MB/s) — the
actual real-world maximum. Similarly, USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 connections will never achieve 4.8Gbps. We will likely see a real-
world maximum rate of 400MB/s with overheads. At this speed, USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 is a 10x improvement over USB 2.0.
Applications
USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 opens up the laneways and provides more headroom for devices to deliver a better overall experience.
Where USB video was barely tolerable previously (both from a maximum resolution, latency, and video compression
perspective), it's easy to imagine that with 5-10 times the bandwidth available, USB video solutions should work that much
better. Single-link DVI requires almost 2Gbps throughput. Where 480Mbps was limiting, 5Gbps is more than promising. With its
promised 4.8Gbps speed, the standard will find its way into some products that previously weren't USB territory, like external
RAID storage systems.
Listed below are some of the available SuperSpeed USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 products:
●External Desktop USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hard Drives
●Portable USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hard Drives
●USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 Drive Docks & Adapters
●USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 Flash Drives & Readers
●USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 Solid-state Drives
●USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 RAIDs
●Optical Media Drives
●Multimedia Devices
●Networking
●USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 Adapter Cards & Hubs
Compatibility
The good news is that USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 has been carefully planned from the start to peacefully co-exist with USB 2.0.
First of all, while USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 specifies new physical connections and thus new cables to take advantage of the
higher speed capability of the new protocol, the connector itself remains the same rectangular shape with the four USB 2.0
contacts in the exact same location as before. Five new connections to carry receive and transmitted data independently are
present on USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 cables and only come into contact when connected to a proper SuperSpeed USB connection.
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USB Type-C
USB Type-C is a new, tiny physical connector. The connector itself can support various exciting new USB standards like USB 3.1
and USB power delivery (USB PD).
Alternate Mode
USB Type-C is a new connector standard that is very small. It is about a third the size of an old USB Type-A plug. This is a
single connector standard that every device should be able to use. USB Type-C ports can support a variety of different
protocols using “alternate modes,” which allows you to have adapters that can output HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, or other types
of connections from that single USB port
USB Power Delivery
The USB PD specification is also closely intertwined with USB Type-C. Currently, smartphones, tablets, and other mobile
devices often use a USB connection to charge. A USB 2.0 connection provides up to 2.5 watts of power — that'll charge your
phone, but that's about it. A laptop might require up to 60 watts, for example. The USB Power Delivery specification ups this
power delivery to 100 watts. It's bi-directional, so a device can either send or receive power. And this power can be transferred
at the same time the device is transmitting data across the connection.
This could spell the end of all those proprietary laptop charging cables, with everything charging via a standard USB connection.
You could charge your laptop from one of those portable battery packs you charge your smartphones and other portable devices
from today. You could plug your laptop into an external display connected to a power cable, and that external display would
charge your laptop as you used it as an external display — all via the one little USB Type-C connection. To use this, the device
and the cable have to support USB Power Delivery. Just having a USB Type-C connection doesn't necessarily mean they do.
USB Type-C and USB 3.1
USB 3.1 is a new USB standard. USB 3's theoretical bandwidth is 5 Gbps, while USB 3.1's is 10 Gbps. That's double the
bandwidth, as fast as a first-generation Thunderbolt connector. USB Type-C isn't the same thing as USB 3.1. USB Type-C is just
a connector shape, and the underlying technology could just be USB 2 or USB 3.0. In fact, Nokia's N1 Android tablet uses a USB
Type-C connector, but underneath it's all USB 2.0 — not even USB 3.0. However, these technologies are closely related.
Thunderbolt over USB Type-C
Thunderbolt is a hardware interface that combines data, video, audio, and power in a single connection. Thunderbolt combines
PCI Express (PCIe) and DisplayPort (DP) into one serial signal, and additionally provides DC power, all in one cable. Thunderbolt
1 and Thunderbolt 2 use the same connector as miniDP (DisplayPort) to connect to peripherals, while Thunderbolt 3 uses a USB
Type-C connector.
Figure 1. Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 3
1. Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 (using a miniDP connector)
2. Thunderbolt 3 (using a USB Type-C connector)
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Thunderbolt 3 over USB Type-C
Thunderbolt 3 brings Thunderbolt to USB Type-C at speeds up to 40 Gbps, creating one compact port that does it all -
delivering the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display or data device like an external hard drive. Thunderbolt 3
uses a USB Type-C connector/port to connect to supported peripherals.
1. Thunderbolt 3 uses USB Type-C connector and cables - It is compact and reversible
2. Thunderbolt 3 supports speed up to 40 Gbps
3. DisplayPort 1.4 – compatible with existing DisplayPort monitors, devices and cables
4. USB Power Delivery - Up to 130W on supported computers
Key Features of Thunderbolt 3 over USB Type-C
1. Thunderbolt, USB, DisplayPort and power on USB Type-C on a single cable (features vary between different products)
2. USB Type-C connector and cables which are compact and reversible
3. Supports Thunderbolt Networking (*varies between different products)
4. Supports up to 4K displays
5. Up to 40 Gbps
NOTE: Data transfer speed may vary between different devices.
Thunderbolt Icons
Figure 2. Thunderbolt Iconography Variations
HDMI 1.4a
This topic explains the HDMI 1.4a and its features along with the advantages.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI
provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a DVD player, or A/V receiver and a
compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital TV (DTV). The primary advantage is cable reduction and content
protection provisions. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multichannel digital audio on a single
cable.
HDMI 1.4a Features
●HDMI Ethernet Channel - Adds high-speed networking to an HDMI link, allowing users to take full advantage of their IP-
enabled devices without a separate Ethernet cable.
●Audio Return Channel - Allows an HDMI-connected TV with a built-in tuner to send audio data "upstream" to a surround
audio system, eliminating the need for a separate audio cable.
●3D - Defines input/output protocols for major 3D video formats, paving the way for true 3D gaming and 3D home theater
applications.
●Content Type - Real-time signaling of content types between display and source devices, enabling a TV to optimize picture
settings based on content type.
●Additional Color Spaces - Adds support for additional color models used in digital photography and computer graphics.
●4K Support - Enables video resolutions far beyond 1080p, supporting next-generation displays that will rival the Digital
Cinema systems used in many commercial movie theaters.
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●HDMI Micro Connector - A new, smaller connector for phones and other portable devices, supporting video resolutions up
to 1080p.
●Automotive Connection System - New cables and connectors for automotive video systems, designed to meet the unique
demands of the motoring environment while delivering true HD quality.
Advantages of HDMI
●Quality HDMI transfers uncompressed digital audio and video for the highest, crispest image quality.
●Low-cost HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video
formats in a simple, cost-effective manner.
●Audio HDMI supports multiple audio formats from standard stereo to multichannel surround sound.
●HDMI combines video and multichannel audio into a single cable, eliminating the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple
cables currently used in A/V systems.
●HDMI supports communication between the video source (such as a DVD player) and the DTV, enabling new functionality.
Power button LED behavior
On certain Dell Latitude systems, the power button LED is used to provide an indication of the system status, and as a result the
power button illuminates when pressed. The systems with the optional power button/fingerprint reader will have no LED under
the power button and hence will apply the available LED's in the system to provide an indication of the system status.
Power button LED behavior without Fingerprint reader
●System is ON (S0) = LED illuminates solid white.
●System in Sleep/Standby (S3, SOix) = LED is off
●System is Off/Hibernating (S4/S5) = LED is off
Power On and LED behavior with Fingerprint reader
●Pressing the power button for a duration between 50 msec to 2 sec turns on the device.
●Power button does not register additional presses until the SOL (Sign-Of-Life) has been provided to the user.
●System LED's illuminates upon pressing the power button.
●All the available LED's (Keyboard backlit/ Keyboard caps lock LED/ Battery Charge LED) illuminates and displays specified
behavior.
●The auditory tone is Off by default. It can be enabled in the BIOS setup.
●Safeguards do not time out if the device gets hung during the logon process.
●Dell logo: Turns on within 2 secs after pressing the power button.
●Full boot: Within 22 secs after pressing the power button.
●Below is the example timelines:
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Power button with fingerprint reader will have no LED and will leverage the available LED's in the system to provide indication of
the system status
●Power Adapter LED:
○The LED on Power adapter connector illuminates white when power is supplied from electrical outlet.
●Battery Indicator LED:
○If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows:
1. Solid white -the battery is charging. When the charge is complete the LED turns off.
○If the computer is running on a battery, the battery light operates as follows:
1. Off -the battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).
2. Solid amber -the battery charge is critically low. A low battery state is approximately 30 minutes or less of battery life
remaining.
●Camera LED
○White LED activates when camera is on.
●Mic Mute LED:
○When activated (muted), the mic mute LED on the F4 Key should illuminate WHITE.
●RJ45 LEDs:
○Table 2. LED on either side of RJ45 port
Link speed indicator (LHS) Activity indicator (RHS)
Green Amber
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Major components of your system
1. Base cover 2. DC-in port
3. Heatsink 4. Memory modules
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5. System board 6. Solid state drive
7. Battery 8. Speakers
9. Smart card reader board 10. Palmrest assembly
11. Display assembly 12. Touchpad button board
13. LED board 14. Coin-cell battery
15. WLAN card 16. WWAN card
17. System fan 18.
NOTE: Dell provides a list of components and their part numbers for the original system configuration purchased. These
parts are available according to warranty coverages purchased by the customer. Contact your Dell sales representative for
purchase options.
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Disassembly and reassembly
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Topics:
•MicroSD card
•SIM card tray
•Base cover
•Battery
•WWAN card
•WLAN card
•Memory modules
•Solid-state drive
•Speakers
•System fan
•Heat sink
•DC-in port
•LED board
•Touchpad button board
•System board
•Coin-cell battery
•Display assembly
•Keyboard
•Keyboard bracket
•Smart card reader board
•Display bezel
•Hinge caps
•Display hinges
•Display panel
•Camera
•Display (eDP) cable
•Display back cover assembly
•Palmrest assembly
MicroSD card
Removing the microSD card
Prerequisites
Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer
Steps
1. Push the microSD card to release it from the computer [1].
2. Slide the microSD card out of the computer [2].
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Installing the microSD card
Steps
1. Align the microSD card to its slot on the computer [1].
2. Slide the microSD card into the slot until it clicks into place [2].
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Next steps
Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer.
SIM card tray
Removing the SIM card tray
Prerequisites
Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer
Steps
1. Insert a pin into the hole of the SIM card tray and push inward until the tray is released [1, 2].
2. Slide the SIM card tray out of the computer [3].
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Installing the SIM card tray
Steps
1. Place the SIM card into the SIM card tray with the metallic contact facing up [1].
2. Align the SIM card tray with the slot on the computer and carefully slide it in [2].
3. Slide the SIM card tray into the slot, until it clicks into place [3].
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Next steps
Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer
Base cover
Removing the base cover
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
Steps
1. Loosen the eight captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer.
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2. Using a plastic scribe [1], pry the base cover from the top-left corner and continue to work on the sides to open the base
cover [2].
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3. Lift and remove the base cover away from the computer.
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4. After removing the base cover, remove the SIM cover. To remove the SIM cover pry the dummy SIM card upwards from the
recess point which is the area between the dummy SIM card and system chassis.
Installing the base cover
Steps
1. Transfer the SIM cover to the new base cover.
2. Align and place the base cover on the computer.
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3. Press the edges and sides of the base cover until it snaps into place.
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4. Tighten the eight captive screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
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Next steps
1. Replace the microSD card.
2. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Battery
Lithium-ion battery precautions
CAUTION:
●Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.
●Discharge the battery completely before removing it. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the system and
operate the computer solely on battery power—the battery is fully discharged when the computer no longer
turns on when the power button is pressed.
●Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.
●Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells.
●Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery.
●Do not bend the battery.
●Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery.
●Ensure any screws during the servicing of this product are not lost or misplaced, to prevent accidental
puncture or damage to the battery and other system components.
●If the battery gets stuck inside your computer as a result of swelling, do not try to release it as puncturing,
bending, or crushing a lithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical
support for assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell.
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●Always purchase genuine batteries from www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Removing the battery
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
Steps
1. Peel the adhesive tape from the battery [1].
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board [2].
3. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the battery to the palm rest assembly [1].
4. Lift and slide the battery away from the palm rest assembly. [2].
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Installing the battery
Steps
1. Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the palm rest assembly [1].
2. Place the battery in the battery bay.
3. Tighten the two captive screws to secure the battery to the palmrest [2].
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4. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board [1].
5. Affix the adhesive tapes on the battery [2].
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Next steps
1. Replace the base cover.
2. Replace the microSD card.
3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer
WWAN card
Removing the WWAN card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
Steps
1. Remove the single (M2x3) screw that secures the WWAN card bracket to the WWAN card [1].
2. Remove the WWAN card bracket from the WWAN card [2].
3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN card [3].
4. Slide and remove the WWAN card from the WWAN card slot. [4].
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Installing the WWAN card
About this task
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the WWAN card, do not place any cables under it.
Steps
1. Align the notch on the WWAN card with the tab on the WWAN card slot and insert the WWAN card at an angle into the
WWAN card slot [1].
2. Connect the antenna cables to the WWAN card [2].
3. Place the WWAN card bracket on the WWAN card [3].
4. Replace the single (M2x3) screw to secure the WWAN card bracket to the WWAN card [4].
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Next steps
1. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
2. Replace the base cover.
3. Replace the microSD card.
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
WLAN card
Removing the WLAN card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
Steps
1. Remove the single (M2x2) screw that secures the WLAN card bracket to the system board [1].
2. Remove the WLAN card bracket that secures the WLAN antenna cables [2].
3. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables from the connectors on the WLAN card [3].
4. Slide and lift the WLAN card away from the connector on the system board [4].
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Installing the WLAN card
About this task
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the WLAN card, do not place any cables under it.
Steps
1. Insert the WLAN card into the connector on the system board [1].
2. Connect the WLAN antenna cables to the connectors on the WLAN card [2].
3. Place the WLAN card bracket to secure the WLAN antenna cables to the WLAN card [3].
4. Replace the single (M2x3) screw to secure the WLAN card bracket to the WLAN card [4].
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Next steps
1. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
2. Replace the base cover.
3. Replace the microSD card.
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Memory modules
Removing the memory module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
Steps
1. Pry the retention clips securing the memory module until the memory module pops-up [1].
2. Remove the memory module from the memory module slot [2].
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Installing the memory module
Steps
1. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot.
2. Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at an angle [1].
3. Press the memory module down until the clips secure it [2].
NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
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Next steps
1. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
2. Replace the base cover.
3. Replace the microSD card.
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Solid-state drive
Removing the M.2 SSD
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
Steps
1. Remove the two (M2x3) screws that secure the M.2 SSD support bracket to the palmrest [1].
2. Slightly turn and remove the SSD support bracket from the M.2 SSD slot [2].
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3. Remove the single (M2x2) screw that secures the M.2 SSD to the palmrest [1].
4. Lift the M.2 SSD away from the computer [2].
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Installing the M.2 SSD
Steps
1. Place the M.2 SSD into the slot on the palmrest [1].
2. Replace the single (M2x2) screw to secure the M.2 SSD to the palmrest [2].
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3. Align and place the SSD support bracket above the M.2 SSD [1].
4. Replace the two (M2x3) screws to secure the SSD support bracket to the palmrest [2].
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Next steps
1. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
2. Replace the base cover.
3. Replace the microSD card.
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Speakers
Removing the speakers
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
Steps
1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board [1].
2. Peel the adhesive tape that secures the speaker cable to the palmrest [2].
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3. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the connector on the daughter board.
4. Peel the adhesive tapes and unroute the speaker cable.
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5. Lift and remove the speakers away from the palmrest.
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Installing the speakers
Steps
1. Using the alignment posts and rubber grommets, place the speakers in their slots on the palmrest.
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2. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides.
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3. Affix the adhesive tape to secure the speaker cable to the palmrest [1].
4. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board [2].
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Next steps
1. Replace the battery.
2. Replace the base cover.
3. Replace the microSD card.
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
System fan
Removing the system fan
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
Steps
1. Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector on the system board.
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2. Remove the two (M2x5) screws that secure the system fan to the palmrest [1].
3. Lift the system fan away from the computer [2].
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Installing the system fan
Steps
1. Place and align the screw holes on the system fan with the screw holes on to the palmrest [1].
2. Replace the two (M2x5) screws to secure the system fan to the palmrest [2].
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3. Connect the system fan cable to the connector on the system board.
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Next steps
1. Replace the battery.
2. Replace the base cover.
3. Replace the microSD card.
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Heat sink
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
Steps
1. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the heatsink to the system board [1].
NOTE: Loosen the screws in the order of the callout numbers [1, 2, 3, 4] as indicated on the heatsink.
2. Lift the heatsink away from the system board [2].
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Steps
1. Place the heatsink on the system board and align the screw holes on the heatsink with the screw holes on the system board
[1].
2. In sequential order (as indicated on the heatsink), tighten the four captive screws that secure the heatsink to the system
board [2].
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Next steps
1. Replace the battery.
2. Replace the base cover.
3. Replace the microSD card.
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
DC-in port
Removing the DC-in port
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
Steps
1. Remove the two (M2x4) screws that secure the Type-C bracket to the system board [1].
2. Lift the Type-C bracket away from the computer [2].
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3. Press the DC-in port cable and then pull the cable horizontally to disconnect the DC-in port cable from the connector on the
system board [1]. Lift the DC-in port away from the computer [2].
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Installing the DC-in port
Steps
1. Place the DC-in port to its slot on the computer [1].
2. Connect the DC-in port cable to the connector on the system board [2].
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3. Place the Type-C bracket on its slot on the computer [1].
4. Replace the two (M2x4) screws to secure the Type-C bracket to the palmrest [2].
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Next steps
1. Replace the battery.
2. Replace the base cover.
3. Replace the microSD card.
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
LED board
Removing the LED board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the speaker.
Steps
1. Disconnect the LED board cable from the connector on the system board [1].
2. Unroute the LED board cable [2].
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3. Peel the adhesive tape that secures the LED board cable connector to the LED board [1].
4. Peel the grey adhesive tape that secures the LED board [2].
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5. Remove the single (M2x2.5) screw that secures the LED board to the palmrest [1].
6. Lift the LED board away from the computer [2].
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Installing the LED board
Steps
1. Place the LED board and align the screw hole on the LED board with the screw hole on the palmrest [1].
2. Replace the single (M2x2.5) screw to secure the LED board to the palmrest [2].
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3. Affix the grey adhesive tape to secure the LED board [1].
4. Affix the adhesive tape to secure the LED board [2].
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5. Connect the LED board cable to the connector on the system board and route the LED board cable [1, 2].
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Next steps
1. Replace the speaker.
2. Replace the battery.
3. Replace the base cover.
4. Replace the microSD card.
5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Touchpad button board
Removing the touchpad button board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the speaker.
Steps
1. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad button board cable from the connector on the touchpad board.
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2. Remove the two (M2x3) screws that secure the touchpad button bracket to the palmrest [1].
3. Lift the touchpad button board bracket away from the computer [2].
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Installing the touchpad button board
Steps
1. Place the touchpad button board into the slot on the palmrest [1].
2. Replace the two (M2x3) screws to secure the touchpad button board to the palmrest [2].
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3. Connect the touchpad button board cable to the connector on the touchpad board.
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Next steps
1. Replace the speaker.
2. Replace the battery.
3. Replace the base cover.
4. Replace the microSD card.
5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
System board
Removing the system board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the speaker.
6. Remove the heatsink.
7. Remove the system fan.
8. Remove the DC-in .
9. Remove the WLAN card.
10. Remove the WWAN card.
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Steps
1. Lift the latch and disconnect the following cables:
a. USH cable [1].
b. LED board cable [2].
c. touchpad cable [3].
2. Remove the single (M2.5x4) screw that secures the fingerprint support bracket to the system board [1].
3. Lift the fingerprint support bracket away from the computer [2].
4. Disconnect the fingerprint port [3].
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5. Peel the adhesive tape and disconnect the cable from the connector on the system board [1].
6. Remove the single (M2x4) screw that secures the eDP bracket to the system board [2].
7. Remove the eDP bracket away from the computer [3].
8. Lift the latch and disconnect the eDP cable from the connector on the system board [4].
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9. Release the coin cell battery from the palmrest.
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10. Remove the three (M2x2) screws and the single (M2.5x4) screw that secures the system board to the palmrest [1].
11. Lift the system board away from the computer [2].
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Installing the system board
Steps
1. Align and place the system board to the palmrest [1].
2. Replace the three (M2x2) screws and the single (M2.5x4) screw to secure the system board to the palmrest [2].
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3. Place the coin cell battery into its slot on the plamrest.
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4. Connect the cable to the connector on the system board and affix the adhesive tape [1].
5. Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the system board [2].
6. Place the eDP support bracket above the eDP connector [3].
7. Replace the single (M2x4) screw to secure the eDP bracket to the system board [4].
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8. Connect the fingerprint cable to the connector on the system board [1].
9. Place the fingerprint support bracket [2].
10. Replace the single (M2.5x4) screw to secure the fingerprint support bracket to the system board [3].
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11. Connect the following cables:
a. USH cable [1].
b. LED board cable [2].
c. touchpad cable [3].
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Next steps
1. Replace the WWAN card.
2. Replace the WLAN card.
3. Replace the Dc-in.
4. Replace the memory module.
5. Replace the system fan.
6. Replace the heatsink.
7. Replace the speaker.
8. Replace the battery.
9. Replace the base cover.
10. Replace the microSD card.
11. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Coin-cell battery
Removing the coin-cell battery
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
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3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the speaker.
6. Remove the heatsink.
7. Remove the memory module.
8. Remove the system fan.
9. Remove the DC-in .
10. Remove the WLAN card.
11. Remove the WWAN card.
12. Remove the system board.
Steps
Turn the system board and disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the connector on the system board.
Installing the coin-cell battery
Steps
Turn the system board and connect the coin cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.
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Next steps
1. Replace the system board.
2. Replace the WWAN card.
3. Replace the WLAN card.
4. Replace the DC-in.
5. Replace the memory module.
6. Replace the system fan.
7. Replace the heatsink.
8. Replace the speaker.
9. Replace the battery.
10. Replace the base cover.
11. Replace the microSD card.
12. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Display assembly
Removing the display assembly
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
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Steps
1. Peel the adhesive tape and disconnect the cable from the connector on the system board [1].
2. Remove the single (M2x4) screw that secures the eDP cable bracket to the system board [2].
3. Lift the eDP cable bracket from the system board [3].
4. Disconnect and unroute the eDP cable [4].
5. Open the display assembly to a 180-degree angle and flip over the system, and then place the system on a flat surface.
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6. Remove the four (M2.5x3) screws that secure the display assembly to the system chassis [1].
7. Remove the display assembly from the system [2].
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Installing the display assembly
About this task
NOTE: Ensure that the hinges are opened to the maximum before replacing the display assembly on the palmrest and
keyboard assembly.
Steps
1. Align and place the system chassis under the hinges of the display assembly [1].
2. Replace the four (M2.5x3) screws that secure the display assembly to the system chassis [2].
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3. Seat the system chassis on the display assembly.
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4. Connect the cable to the connector on the system board and adhere the adhesive tape [1].
5. Reroute the eDP cable and connect it to the eDP connector [2].
6. Place the eDP cable bracket on the system board [3].
7. Replace the single (M2x4) screw that secures the eDP cable bracket to the system board [4].
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Next steps
1. Replace the battery.
2. Replace the base cover.
3. Replace the microSD card.
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Keyboard
Removing the keyboard
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the speaker.
6. Remove the memory module.
7. Remove the system fan.
8. Remove the DC-in .
9. Remove the WLAN card.
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10. Remove the WWAN card.
11. Remove the system board.
NOTE: System board can be removed with heatsink attached.
12. Remove the coin cell battery.
Steps
1. Peel the adhesive tape securing the keyboard and the smartcard reader.
2. Lift the latch and disconnect the backlit cable and the keyboard cables from the connectors on the touchpad.
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3. Remove the 19 (M2x2) screws that secure the keyboard to the palmrest [1].
4. Remove the keyboard away from the computer [2].
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Installing the keyboard
Steps
1. Align and place the keyboard on the palmrest [1].
2. Replace the 19 (M2x2) screws to secure the keyboard to the palmrest [2].
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3. Connect the backlit cable and the keyboard cables to the connectors on the touchpad.
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4. Adhere the adhesive tape securing the keyboard and the smartcard board.
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Next steps
1. Replace the coin cell battery.
2. Replace the system board.
NOTE: System board can be replaced with heatsink attached.
3. Replace the WWAN card.
4. Replace the WLAN card.
5. Replace the DC-in.
6. Replace the system fan.
7. Replace the memory module.
8. Replace the speaker.
9. Replace the battery.
10. Replace the base cover.
11. Replace the microSD card.
12. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Keyboard bracket
Removing the keyboard bracket
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the speaker.
6. Remove the memory module.
7. Remove the system fan.
8. Remove the DC-in .
9. Remove the WLAN card.
10. Remove the WWAN card.
11. Remove the system board.
NOTE: System board can be removed with heatsink attached.
12. Remove the coin cell battery.
13. Remove the keyboard.
Steps
1. Remove the four (M2x2) screws that secure the keyboard to the keyboard bracket [1].
2. Remove the keyboard from the keyboard bracket [2].
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Installing the keyboard bracket
Steps
1. Align and place the keyboard on the keyboard bracket [1].
2. Replace the four (M2x2) screws to secure the keyboard on the keyboard bracket [2].
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Next steps
1. Replace the keyboard.
2. Replace the coin cell battery.
3. Replace the system board.
NOTE: System board can be replaced with heatsink attached.
4. Replace the WWAN card.
5. Replace the WLAN card.
6. Replace the DC-in.
7. Replace the memory module.
8. Replace the system fan.
9. Replace the speaker.
10. Replace the battery.
11. Replace the base cover.
12. Replace the microSD card.
13. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
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Smart card reader board
Removing the smart card reader board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the speaker.
6. Remove the memory module.
7. Remove the system fan.
8. Remove the DC-in .
9. Remove the WLAN card.
10. Remove the WWAN card.
11. Remove the system board.
12. Remove the coin cell battery.
13. Remove the keyboard.
Steps
1. Unroute the smart card reader board cable.
2. Remove the two (M2x2.5) screws that secure the smart card reader to the palmrest [1].
3. Lift the smart card reader board away from the computer [2].
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Installing the smart card reader board
Steps
1. Align and place the smart card reader board on the palmrest [1].
2. Replace the two (M2x2.5) screws to secure the smart card reader board to the palmrest [2].
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3. Reroute the smart card reader cable.
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Next steps
1. Replace the keyboard.
2. Replace the coin cell battery.
3. Replace the system board.
4. Replace the WWAN card.
5. Replace the WLAN card.
6. Replace the Dc-in.
7. Replace the memory module.
8. Replace the system fan.
9. Replace the speaker.
10. Replace the battery.
11. Replace the base cover.
12. Replace the microSD card.
13. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Display bezel
Removing display bezel
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the display assembly.
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Steps
1. NOTE: Display bezel cannot be reused after being removed.
Use a plastic scribe to carefully pry open the recesses near the left and right hinges on the bottom edge of the display bezel
[1].
2. Carefully pry open the inside edge of the display bezel and then pry open the inside edge of the left and right sides of the
display bezel [2].
3. Lift the display bezel from the display assembly.
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Installing the display bezel
Steps
Align the display bezel with the display assembly, and then gently snap the display bezel into place.
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Next steps
1. Replace the display assembly.
2. Replace the battery.
3. Replace the base cover.
4. Replace the microSD card.
5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Hinge caps
Removing hinge caps
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the display assembly.
6. Remove the display bezel.
Steps
1. Remove the two (M2x3) screws that secure the hinge caps to the chassis [1].
2. Pinch the hinge caps to release the hinge caps from the ribs on the display back cover then slide inwards to remove the
hinge caps from the display hinge [2].
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Installing hinge caps
Steps
1. Place the hinge caps and slide outward on the display hinges [1].
2. Replace the two (M2x3) screws to secure the hinge caps to the display hinge.
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Next steps
1. Replace the display bezel.
2. Replace the display assembly.
3. Replace the battery.
4. Replace the base cover.
5. Replace the microSD card.
6. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Display hinges
Removing display hinge
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the display assembly.
6. Remove the display bezel.
7. Remove the hinge caps.
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Steps
1. Remove the four (M2.5x3) screws that secure the display hinge to the display assembly [1].
2. Remove the display hinges from the display back cover [2].
Installing display hinge
Steps
1. Place the display hinge on the display assembly.
2. Replace the four (M2.5x3) screws to secure the display hinge to the display assembly.
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Next steps
1. Replace the hinge caps.
2. Replace the display bezel.
3. Replace the display assembly.
4. Replace the battery.
5. Replace the base cover.
6. Replace the microSD card.
7. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Display panel
Removing display panel
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
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4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the display assembly.
6. Remove the display bezel.
7. Remove the hinge caps.
8. Remove the display hinges.
Steps
1. Remove the two (M2x2) screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly [1] and lift to turn over the display
panel to access the display cable [2].
2. Peel the conductive tape [1] on the display cable connector.
3. Lift the latch and disconnect the display cable from the connector on the display panel [2, 3].
NOTE: Do not pull and release the Stretch (SR) Tapes from the display panel. There is no need to separate the brackets
from the display panel.
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Installing display panel
Steps
1. Connect the display cable to the connector and close the latch [1, 2].
2. Adhere the conductive tape to secure the display cable connector [3].
3. Replace the two (M2x2) screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly.
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Next steps
1. Replace the display hinges.
2. Replace the hinge caps.
3. Replace the display bezel.
4. Replace the display assembly.
5. Replace the battery.
6. Replace the base cover.
7. Replace the microSD card.
8. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Camera
Removing camera
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the display assembly.
6. Remove the display bezel.
7. Remove the hinge caps.
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2. Connect the camera cable to the connector and adhere the adhesive tape above the camera connector.
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Next steps
1. Replace the display panel.
2. Replace the display hinges.
3. Replace the hinge caps.
4. Replace the display bezel.
5. Replace the display assembly.
6. Replace the battery.
7. Replace the base cover.
8. Replace the microSD card.
9. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Display (eDP) cable
Removing display cable
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the display assembly.
6. Remove the display bezel.
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7. Remove the hinge caps.
8. Remove the display hinges.
9. Remove the display panel.
10. Remove the camera.
Steps
Peel the conductive tape and unroute the display cable to release it from adhesive and lift the display cable from the display
back cover.
Installing display cable
Steps
1. Adhere the display cable to the display back cover.
2. Adhere the conductive tape and route the display cable to the display back cover.
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Next steps
1. Replace the camera.
2. Replace the display panel.
3. Replace the display hinges.
4. Replace the hinge caps.
5. Replace the display bezel.
6. Replace the display assembly.
7. Replace the battery.
8. Replace the base cover.
9. Replace the microSD card.
10. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Display back cover assembly
Replacing the display back cover
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the display assembly.
6. Remove the display bezel.
7. Remove the hinge caps.
8. Remove the display hinges.
9. Remove the display panel.
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10. Remove the camera.
11. Remove the display cable.
About this task
After performing the preceding steps, you are left with the display back cover.
Next steps
1. Replace the display cable.
2. Replace the camera.
3. Replace the display panel.
4. Replace the display hinges.
5. Replace the hinge caps.
6. Replace the display bezel.
7. Replace the display assembly.
8. Replace the battery.
9. Replace the base cover.
10. Replace the microSD card.
11. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Palmrest assembly
Replacing the palmrest and keyboard assembly
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
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3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the speaker.
6. Remove the memory module.
7. Remove the system fan.
8. Remove the DC-in .
9. Remove the WLAN card.
10. Remove the WWAN card.
11. Remove the system board.
NOTE: System board can be removed with heatsink attached.
12. Remove the coin cell battery.
13. Remove the keyboard.
14. Remove the SmartCard reader board.
About this task
After performing the preceding steps, you are left with the palmrest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Replace the SmartCard reader board.
2. Replace the keyboard.
3. Replace the coin cell battery.
4. Replace the system board.
NOTE: System board can be replaced with heatsink attached.
5. Replace the WWAN card.
6. Replace the WLAN card.
7. Replace the DC-in.
8. Replace the memory module.
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Troubleshooting
Topics:
•Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics
•System diagnostic lights
•WiFi power cycle
Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance
Check diagnostics
About this task
The SupportAssist diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The Dell
SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS
internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for particular devices or device groups allowing you to:
●Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode
●Repeat tests
●Display or save test results
●Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s)
●View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
●View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing
NOTE: Some tests for specific devices require user interaction. Always ensure that you are present at the computer
terminal when the diagnostic tests are performed.
For more information, see Resolve Hardware Issues With Built-in and Online Diagnostics (SupportAssist ePSA, ePSA or PSA
Error Codes) .
Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check
Steps
1. Turn on your computer.
2. As the computer boots, press the F12 key as the Dell logo appears.
3. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option.
4. Click the arrow at the bottom left corner.
Diagnostics front page is displayed.
5. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner to go to the page listing.
The items detected are listed.
6. To run a diagnostic test on a specific device, press Esc and click Yes to stop the diagnostic test.
7. Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests.
8. If there are any issues, error codes are displayed.
Note the error code and validation number and contact Dell.
System diagnostic lights
Battery-status light
Indicates the power and battery-charge status.
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Solid white — Power adapter is connected and the battery has more than 5 percent charge.
Amber — Computer is running on battery and the battery has less than 5 percent charge.
Off
●Power adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
●Computer is running on battery and the battery has more than 5 percent charge.
●Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off.
The power and battery-status light blinks amber along with beep codes indicating failures.
For example, the power and battery-status light blinks amber two times followed by a pause, and then blinks white three times
followed by a pause. This 2,3 pattern continues until the computer is turned off indicating no memory or RAM is detected.
The following table shows different power and battery-status light patterns and associated problems.
Table 3. LED codes
Diagnostic light codes Problem description
2,1 Processor failure
2,2 System board: BIOS or ROM (Read-Only Memory) failure
2,3 No memory or RAM (Random-Access Memory) detected
2,4 Memory or RAM (Random-Access Memory) failure
2,5 Invalid memory installed
2,6 System-board or chipset error
2,7 Display failure
2,8 LCD power rail failure. Replace system board and LCD
3,1 Coin-cell battery failure
3,2 PCI, video card/chip failure
3,3 Recovery image not found
3,4 Recovery image found but invalid
3,5 Power-rail failure
3,6 System BIOS Flash incomplete
3,7 Management Engine (ME) error
Camera status light: Indicates whether the camera is in use.
●Solid white — Camera is in use.
●Off — Camera is not in use.
Caps Lock status light: Indicates whether Caps Lock is enabled or disabled.
●Solid white — Caps Lock enabled.
●Off — Caps Lock disabled.
WiFi power cycle
About this task
If your computer is unable to access the internet due to WiFi connectivity issues a WiFi power cycle procedure may be
performed. The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct a WiFi power cycle:
NOTE: Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide a modem/router combo device.
Steps
1. Turn off your computer.
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2. Turn off the modem.
3. Turn off the wireless router.
4. Wait for 30 seconds.
5. Turn on the wireless router.
6. Turn on the modem.
7. Turn on your computer.
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Getting help
Topics:
•Contacting Dell
Contacting Dell
Prerequisites
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing
slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
About this task
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:
Steps
1. Go to Dell.com/support.
2. Select your support category.
3. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page.
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
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