Table of Contents
- Latitude 5320 Service Manual
- Working on your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Screw list
- Major components of your system
- SIM card tray
- MicroSD card
- Base cover
- Battery
- Battery cable
- WLAN card
- WWAN card
- Solid-state drive
- Speakers
- Fan
- Heat sink
- System board
- Power button with fingerprint reader (optional)
- Display assembly
- Display bezel
- Display panel
- Display hinges
- Display back cover assembly
- eDP cable
- Sensor board
- LED board
- Camera
- Smart card reader
- Keyboard
- SIM card slot filler
- Palm-rest and keyboard assembly
- Drivers and downloads
- System setup
- Troubleshooting
- Built-in self-test (BIST)
- System board built-in self-test (M-BIST)
- Display panel power rail built-in self-test (L-BIST)
- Display panel built-in self-test (LCD-BIST)
- Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics
- System diagnostic lights
- Recovering the operating system
- Flashing BIOS (USB key)
- Flashing the BIOS
- WiFi power cycle
- Flea power release
- Getting help and contacting Dell
DELL 5320 2-in-1 User Manual
Displayed below is the user manual for 5320 2-in-1 by DELL which is a product in the Notebooks category. This manual has pages.
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Latitude 5320
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: P138G/P139G
Regulatory Type: P138G001/P139G001
January 2021
Rev. A00
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.
© 2021 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........................................................................................... 6
Safety instructions.............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Working inside your computer.................................................................................................................................... 6
After working inside your computer........................................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 2: Removing and installing components.......................................................................... 12
Recommended tools..........................................................................................................................................................12
Screw list..............................................................................................................................................................................12
Major components of your system................................................................................................................................ 15
SIM card tray...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Removing the SIM card tray......................................................................................................................................16
Installing the SIM card tray........................................................................................................................................ 17
MicroSD card...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Removing the micro-SD card.................................................................................................................................... 18
Installing the micro-SD card...................................................................................................................................... 19
Base cover.......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Removing the base cover..........................................................................................................................................20
Installing the base cover.............................................................................................................................................21
Battery................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Lithium-ion battery precautions...............................................................................................................................23
Removing the battery.................................................................................................................................................23
Installing the battery...................................................................................................................................................24
Battery cable...................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Removing the battery cable......................................................................................................................................25
Installing the battery cable........................................................................................................................................26
WLAN card..........................................................................................................................................................................27
Removing the WLAN card......................................................................................................................................... 27
Installing the WLAN card........................................................................................................................................... 28
WWAN card........................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Removing the WWAN card....................................................................................................................................... 29
Installing the WWAN card......................................................................................................................................... 30
Solid-state drive................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive..............................................................................................................31
Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive............................................................................................................... 32
Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive............................................................................................................. 33
Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive............................................................................................................... 34
Replacing the SSD securing rod.............................................................................................................................. 35
Speakers.............................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Removing the speakers..............................................................................................................................................36
Installing the speakers................................................................................................................................................ 37
Fan........................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Removing the fan........................................................................................................................................................ 39
Installing the fan.......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Heat sink.............................................................................................................................................................................. 41
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Removing the heatsink............................................................................................................................................... 41
Installing the heatsink................................................................................................................................................. 42
System board..................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Removing the system board..................................................................................................................................... 42
Installing the system board....................................................................................................................................... 44
Power button with fingerprint reader (optional).......................................................................................................46
Removing the power button with fingerprint reader (optional)...................................................................... 46
Installing the power button with fingerprint reader (optional).........................................................................47
Display assembly................................................................................................................................................................48
Removing the display assembly (laptop)............................................................................................................... 48
Installing the display assembly (laptop).................................................................................................................. 51
Removing the display assembly (2-in-1)................................................................................................................ 53
Installing the display assembly (2-in-1).................................................................................................................. 55
Display bezel....................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Removing the display bezel.......................................................................................................................................57
Installing the display bezel.........................................................................................................................................59
Display panel.......................................................................................................................................................................60
Removing the display panel...................................................................................................................................... 60
Installing the display panel.........................................................................................................................................63
Display hinges.....................................................................................................................................................................66
Removing the display hinges.................................................................................................................................... 66
Installing the display hinges.......................................................................................................................................67
Display back cover assembly.......................................................................................................................................... 68
Removing the display back-cover........................................................................................................................... 68
Installing the display back-cover............................................................................................................................. 69
eDP cable............................................................................................................................................................................ 70
Removing the eDP cable............................................................................................................................................70
Installing the eDP cable...............................................................................................................................................71
Sensor board.......................................................................................................................................................................72
Removing the sensor board...................................................................................................................................... 72
Installing the sensor board........................................................................................................................................ 73
LED board............................................................................................................................................................................73
Removing the LED board........................................................................................................................................... 73
Installing the LED board............................................................................................................................................. 74
Camera.................................................................................................................................................................................75
Removing the camera.................................................................................................................................................75
Installing the camera................................................................................................................................................... 76
Removing the infrared camera................................................................................................................................. 77
Installing the infrared camera................................................................................................................................... 78
Smart card reader............................................................................................................................................................. 79
Removing the smart card reader (optional)..........................................................................................................79
Installing the smart card reader (optional)............................................................................................................80
Keyboard............................................................................................................................................................................. 82
Removing the keyboard............................................................................................................................................. 82
Installing the keyboard............................................................................................................................................... 84
SIM card slot filler............................................................................................................................................................. 87
Removing the SIM card slot filler............................................................................................................................ 87
Installing the SIM card slot filler...............................................................................................................................87
Palm-rest and keyboard assembly................................................................................................................................ 88
Removing the palmrest.............................................................................................................................................. 88
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Installing the palm-rest.............................................................................................................................................. 89
Chapter 3: Drivers and downloads................................................................................................91
Downloading the drivers...................................................................................................................................................91
Chapter 4: System setup............................................................................................................. 92
BIOS overview................................................................................................................................................................... 92
Entering BIOS setup program........................................................................................................................................ 92
Navigation keys..................................................................................................................................................................92
Boot Sequence...................................................................................................................................................................93
BIOS setup.......................................................................................................................................................................... 93
Overview....................................................................................................................................................................... 93
Boot configuration...................................................................................................................................................... 94
Integrated Devices...................................................................................................................................................... 95
Storage.......................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Display............................................................................................................................................................................ 97
Connection options..................................................................................................................................................... 98
Power management....................................................................................................................................................98
Security........................................................................................................................................................................ 100
Password...................................................................................................................................................................... 101
Update and Recovery............................................................................................................................................... 102
System management................................................................................................................................................ 103
Keyboard...................................................................................................................................................................... 103
Pre-boot behavior......................................................................................................................................................104
Virtualization support................................................................................................................................................105
Performance............................................................................................................................................................... 105
System logs................................................................................................................................................................. 106
System and setup password......................................................................................................................................... 107
Assigning a system setup password......................................................................................................................107
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password............................................................................... 107
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting....................................................................................................... 109
Built-in self-test (BIST)................................................................................................................................................. 109
System board built-in self-test (M-BIST).................................................................................................................. 110
Display panel power rail built-in self-test (L-BIST)............................................................................................ 110
Display panel power rail built-in self-test (L-BIST)...................................................................................................111
Display panel built-in self-test (LCD-BIST)................................................................................................................ 111
Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics...............................................................112
Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check............................................................... 112
System diagnostic lights................................................................................................................................................. 112
Recovering the operating system.................................................................................................................................114
Flashing BIOS (USB key)................................................................................................................................................ 114
Flashing the BIOS............................................................................................................................................................. 114
WiFi power cycle.............................................................................................................................................................. 115
Flea power release........................................................................................................................................................... 115
Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell............................................................................... 116
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Working on your computer
Topics:
•Safety instructions
Safety instructions
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 you have read the safety information that shipped
with your computer.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is shipped with your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Disconnect your computer from 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 your
computer to an electrical outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat, dry, and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges, and avoid touching the
pins and the contacts.
CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical
assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the
safety instructions that is shipped with the product or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal
surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull it by its connector or its pull tab, not the cable itself. Some cables
have connectors with locking tabs or thumbscrews that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable.
When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending the connector pins. When connecting
cables, ensure that the ports and the connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.
Working inside your computer
Before working inside your computer
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NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
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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.
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.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the
cable from the network device.
5. Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
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.
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.
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●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.
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.
Service mode
Service Mode allows users to immediately cut off electricity from the system and conduct repairs without disconnecting the
battery cable from the system board:
To enter the Service Mode:
1. Shut down the system and disconnect the AC adapter from the system.
2. Hold <B> key on the keyboard press the power button for 3 seconds until the Dell logo appears on the screen. The system
boots.
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3. The following screen appears.
Press any key to continue.
NOTE: The Service Mode procedure automatically skips this step if the Owner Tag of the system is not set up in
advance by the manufacturer.
4. When the ready-to-proceed message appears on the screen, press any key to proceed. The system emits three short beeps
and shuts down immediately.
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NOTE: If the AC adapter has not been disconnected, a message prompting you to remove the AC adapter appears on
the screen. Remove the AC adapter and then press any key to continue the Service Mode procedure.
Once the system shuts down, you can perform the replacement procedures without disconnecting the battery cable from
the system board.
5. To exit Service Mode after finishing replacement procedures, connect AC adapter and press the power button to power on
the system. The system automatically returns to normal functioning mode.
After working inside your computer
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CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.
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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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Removing and installing components
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Topics:
•Recommended tools
•Screw list
•Major components of your system
•SIM card tray
•MicroSD card
•Base cover
•Battery
•Battery cable
•WLAN card
•WWAN card
•Solid-state drive
•Speakers
•Fan
•Heat sink
•System board
•Power button with fingerprint reader (optional)
•Display assembly
•Display bezel
•Display panel
•Display hinges
•Display back cover assembly
•eDP cable
•Sensor board
•LED board
•Camera
•Smart card reader
•Keyboard
•SIM card slot filler
•Palm-rest and keyboard assembly
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
●Phillips #0 screwdriver
●Plastic scribe
NOTE: The #0 screw driver is for screws 0-1, and the #1 screw driver is for screws 2-4.
Screw list
NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and
then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is
restored when the component is replaced.
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NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surface when
replacing a component.
NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 1. Screw list
Component Screw type Quantity Screw image
Base cover Captive screws 8
3-cell battery Captive screws 4
4-cell battery Captive screws 4
WLAN M2x3 1
WWAN M2x3 1
Solid-state drive bracket M2x2.5 2
Fan M2x3 2
Heat sink - UMA only Captive screws 4
System board M2x3
M2x4
M2x2.5
2
1
2
Type-C bracket M2x5 3
Power button with fingerprint
reader
M2x2.5 1
Fingerprint reader bracket
Note: Systems with non-
fingerprint reader configuration
do not have a fingerprint reader
bracket.
M2x4 1
Keyboard M2x2 19
Display assembly Laptop - M2.5x4
2-in-1 - M2.5x4
4
4
Display panel Laptop - M2x2.5 2
Hinge screws M2.5x3 6
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Table 1. Screw list (continued)
Component Screw type Quantity Screw image
eDP (or display) cable bracket M2x4 1
LED board M2x3 1
Smart card reader (optional) M2x2.5 2
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Major components of your system
1. Base cover
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2. Battery
3. SSD thermal plate
4. M.2 2280 SSD card
5. System board
6. Keyboard bracket
7. Keyboard
8. Speakers
9. Palm-rest assembly
10. LED board
11. Display panel
12. Power button with fingerprint reader (optional)
13. WLAN
14. WWAN
15. Fan
16. Heat sink
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.
SIM card tray
Removing the SIM card tray
Prerequisites
Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
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The following image provides a visual representation of the SIM card tray removal procedure.
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Steps
1. Insert a pin into the release hole to release the SIM card tray.
2. Push the pin to disengage the lock, and eject the SIM card tray.
3. Slide the SIM card tray out of the slot on the system.
4. Remove the SIM card from the SIM card tray.
5. Slide and push the SIM card tray back into the slot.
Installing the SIM card tray
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the necessary component before the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image provides a visual representation of the SIM card tray installation procedure.
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Steps
1. Align and place the SIM card in the dedicated slot on the SIM card tray.
2. Slide the SIM card tray into the slot in the system [6], and push it to lock in place.
Next steps
Follow the procedure in After working on your computer.
MicroSD card
Removing the micro-SD card
Prerequisites
Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
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The following image provides a visual representation of the micro-SD card removal procedure.
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Steps
1. Push the micro-SD card to eject it from the slot.
2. Remove the micro-SD card from the system.
Installing the micro-SD card
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image provides a visual representation of the micro-SD card installation procedure.
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Steps
Insert the micro-SD card into its slot until it clicks into place.
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure in After working on your computer.
Base cover
Removing the base cover
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
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The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Steps
1. Loosen the eight captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the U-shaped indents at the top edge of the base cover and continue to work
on the sides to release the base cover from the palm-rest assembly.
3. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.
Installing the base cover
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Steps
1. Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the system and snap the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Tighten the eight captive screws to secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
Next steps
1. 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.
●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 base cover.
About this task
NOTE: Latitude 5320 supports 3-cell 42 WHr and 4-cell 63 WHr battery configuration.
The following image indicates the location of the 3-cell 42 WHr battery and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
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Steps
1. Disconnect the battery cable from its connector on the system board.
2. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly.
Installing the battery
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE: Latitude 5320 supports 3-cell 42 WHr and 4-cell 63 WHr battery configuration.
The following image indicates the location of the 3-cell 42 WHr battery and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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Steps
1. Place the battery on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on
the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Tighten the four captive screws to secure the battery in place.
3. Connect the battery cable to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working on your computer .
Battery cable
Removing the battery cable
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
NOTE: If battery is disconnected from system board for service, then there is a delay during system boot as the system
undergoes RTC battery reset.
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The following images indicate the location of the battery cable and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Steps
1. Flip the battery and unroute the battery cable from the routing guides on the battery.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the battery.
3. Lift the battery cable away from the battery.
Installing the battery cable
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the battery cable and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Steps
1. Align and place the battery cable on the battery.
2. Route the battery cable through the routing guides on the battery.
3. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery.
Next steps
1. Install the battery.
2. Install the base cover.
3. Follow the procedure in After working on your computer .
WLAN card
Removing the WLAN card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Enter service mode.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the WLAN card and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Steps
1. Remove the single screw (M2x3) that secures the WLAN card bracket to the WLAN card.
2. Remove the WLAN card bracket from the WLAN card.
3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card.
4. Slide and remove the WLAN card from the WLAN card slot.
NOTE: When removing the WLAN card from the system, if the adhesive pad which helps secure the WLAN card in place
is removed from the system along with the WLAN card, adhere it back to the system.
Installing the WLAN card
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the WLAN card and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Steps
1. Align the notch on the WLAN card with the tab on the WLAN card slot and insert the WLAN card at an angle into the WLAN
card slot.
2. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card.
3. Align and place the WLAN card bracket on the WLAN card.
4. Replace the screw (M2x3) to secure the WLAN card bracket to the WLAN card.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Connect the AC adapter and power on the system.
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 base cover.
3. Enter service mode.
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About this task
The following images indicate the location of the WWAN card and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the single screw (M2x3) that secures the WWAN card bracket to the WWAN card.
2. Lift the WWAN-card bracket out of the system.
3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the WWAN card.
4. Slide and remove the WWAN card from the WWAN card slot.
Installing the WWAN card
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the WWAN card and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Steps
1. Align the notch on the WWAN card and slide the WWAN card at an angle into the WWAN-card slot.
2. Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the WWAN card.
3. Align and place the WWAN-card bracket on the system board and WWAN card, and tighten the single (M2x3) screw.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Connect the AC adapter and power on the system.
3. Follow the procedure in After working on your computer.
Solid-state drive
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Enter service mode.
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About this task
The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure
of M.2 2280 SSD.
Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x2.5) that secure the solid-state drive thermal plate to the system board.
2. Lift the solid-state drive thermal plate away from the system.
3. Lift the securing rod and carefully release it from the hook to remove it.
4. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure of M.2 2280 SSD.
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Steps
1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
3. Slide the securing rod over the hook and press it down.
4. Align and place the solid-state drive thermal plate and press to fit it firmly to cover the solid-state drive.
5. Replace the two screws (M2x2.5) that secure the solid-state drive thermal plate to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Connect the AC adapter and power on the system.
3. Follow the procedure in After working on your computer.
Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Enter service mode.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure
of M.2 2230 SSD.
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Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x2.5) that secure the solid-state drive thermal plate to the system board.
2. Lift the solid-state drive thermal plate away from the system.
3. Lift the securing rod and carefully release it from the hook to remove it.
4. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure of M.2 2230 SSD.
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Steps
1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board.
3. Slide the securing rod over the hook and press it down.
4. Align and place the solid-state thermal plate and press to fit it firmly to cover the solid-state drive.
5. Replace the two screws (M2x2.5) that secure the solid-state drive thermal plate to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Connect the AC adapter and power on the system.
3. Follow the procedure in After working on your computer.
Replacing the SSD securing rod
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Enter service mode if SSD card has been installed and you are removing SSD card before replacing the securing rod.
About this task
The figure provides a visual representation if you are replacing a M.2 2280 solid-state drive with a M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
NOTE: Ensure the M.2 2280 solid-state drive is removed first. See the procedure for removing the M.2 2280 solid-state
drive.
The figure provides a visual representation if you are replacing a M.2 2230 solid-state drive with a M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
NOTE: Ensure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is removed first. See the procedure for removing the M.2 2230 solid-state
drive.
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Steps
1. Lift and slide the SSD securing rod over the hook to remove it.
2. Depending on the type of solid-state drive (M.2 2230/ M.2 2280), align and insert the SSD extender.
3. Install the solid-state drive.
Speakers
Removing the speakers
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the speakers and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Steps
1. Disconnect the USH cable, LED cable, and the clickpad cable from their connectors on the system board.
2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board.
3. Peel the adhesive tape that secures the speaker cable.
4. Note the speaker cable routing, and remove the speaker cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
5. Lift the speakers along with the cable off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the speakers
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the speaker and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Steps
1. Using the alignment posts and rubber grommets, place the speakers in the slots on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Connect the speaker cable to the system board.
4. Adhere the tape back to secure the speaker cables.
5. Connect the speaker cable to its connector on the system board.
6. Connect the USH cable, LED cable, and clickpad cable to its connectors on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the battery.
2. Install the base cover.
3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
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Fan
Removing the fan
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the WLAN card.
5. Remove the WWAN card (optional).
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Note the antenna cable routing, and remove the antenna cable from the routing guides on the fan.
2. Disconnect the IR camera cable from its connector on the system board.
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3. Note the IR camera cable routing, and remove the IR camera cable from the routing guides on the fan.
4. Lift the mylar sleeve.
5. Disconnect the fan cable from its connector on the system board.
6. Remove the two (M2x3) screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
7. Lift the fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the fan
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Using the alignment posts, place the fan on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the two (M2x3) screws to secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Connect the fan cable to its connectors on the system board.
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4. Route the IR camera cable underneath the fan.
5. Connect the IR camera cable to its connectors on the system board.
6. Place the mylar sleeve back.
7. Route the antenna cables back underneath the fan.
Next steps
1. Install the WWAN card (optional).
2. Install the WLAN card.
3. Install the battery.
4. Install the base cover.
5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Heat sink
Removing the heatsink
Prerequisites
NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin
can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the heatsink and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the
system board.
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2. Lift the heat sink off the system board.
Installing the heatsink
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
NOTE: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
NOTE: If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad/paste provided in the kit to ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the heatsink and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
2. In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), tighten the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system
board.
Next steps
1. Install the battery.
2. Install the base cover.
3. 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.
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3. Remove the SIM card.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Remove the WLAN card.
7. Remove the WWAN card (optional).
8. Remove the M.2 2280 SSD or M.2 2230 SSD.
9. Remove the fan.
10. Remove the heat sink.
About this task
NOTE: When removing the system board to replace/access other parts, the system board can be removed and installed
with the heat sink attached in order to simplify the procedure and preserve the thermal bond between the system board
and heat-sink. In order to do so, you must remove the two M2x3 screws securing the fan to the palm rest.
The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Steps
1. Remove the single (M2x4) screw that secures the fingerprint reader metal bracket.
NOTE: Systems with non-fingerprint reader configuration do not have a fingerprint reader bracket.
2. Remove the fingerprint metal bracket from the system and flip the fingerprint sensor over.
3. Remove the three (M2x5) screws securing the Type-C bracket.
4. Remove the conductive tape covering the eDP cable.
5. Lift the latch and disconnect the display eDP cable its connector on the system board.
6. Remove the single (M2x4) screw that secures the display cable bracket to the system board to release the display cable.
7. Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board.
8. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board.
9. Disconnect the USH cable from its connectors on the system board.
10. Disconnect the LED cable from its connectors on the system board.
11. Disconnect the clickpad cable from its connectors on the system board.
12. Remove the two (M2x3) screws, two (M2x2.5) screws, and single (M2x4) screw that secures the system board to the
palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
13. Lift the system board off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the system board
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE: When replacing/accessing other parts, the system board can be installed with the heat sink attached in order to
simplify the procedure and preserve the thermal bond between the system board and heat-sink.
The following image indicates the location of the system board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Steps
1. Place the system board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the two (M2x3) screws, two (M2x2.5) screws, and single (M2x4) screw to secure the system board to the
palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Replace the fingerprint sensor.
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4. Align the fingerprint reader metal bracket and replace the single (M2x4) screw it to the system board.
NOTE: Systems with non-fingerprint reader configuration do not have a fingerprint reader bracket.
5. Place the type-C bracket and replace the three (M2x5) screws to secure it.
6. Connect the display eDP cable to its connector on the system board and close the latch.
7. Adhere the conductive tape to cover the eDP cable.
8. Connect the display cable to its connector on the system board.
9. Align the display cable bracket and replace the single (M2x4) screw to secure the display cable bracket to the system board.
10. Connect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board.
11. Connect the USH cable from its connectors on the system board.
12. Connect the LED cable from its connectors on the system board.
13. Connect the clickpad cable from its connectors on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the heat sink.
2. Install the fan.
3. Install the M.2 2280 SSD card or M.2 2230 SSD card.
4. Install the WWAN card (optional).
5. Install the WLAN card.
6. Install the battery.
7. Install the base cover.
8. Install the SIM card.
9. Install the microSD card.
10. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Power button with fingerprint reader (optional)
Removing the power button with fingerprint reader (optional)
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the WLAN card.
4. Remove the WWAN card (optional).
5. Remove the battery.
6. Remove the fan.
7. Remove the heat sink.
8. Remove the system board.
About this task
NOTE: The system board can be removed with the heat sink attached in order to simplify the procedure and preserve the
thermal bond between the system board and heat sink.
The following images indicate the location of the power-button board and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
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Steps
1. Remove the single (M2x2.5) screw that secures the power button to the palm-rest.
2. Lift the power button with fingerprint reader (optional) out of the system.
Installing the power button with fingerprint reader (optional)
About this task
NOTE: The system board can be installed with the heat sink attached in order to simplify the procedure and preserve the
thermal bond between the system board and heat sink.
The following images indicate the location of the power button with fingerprint reader (optional) and provide a visual
representation of the removal procedure.
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Steps
1. Align and place the power button with fingerprint reader on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the single screw (M2x2.5) to secure the power button with optional fingerprint reader to the palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the system board.
2. Install the heat sink.
3. Install the fan.
4. Install the battery.
5. Install the WWAN card (optional).
6. Install the WLAN card.
7. Install the base cover.
8. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Display assembly
Removing the display assembly (laptop)
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the WLAN card.
4. Remove the WWAN card (optional).
5. Remove the battery.
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About this task
The following images indicate the location of the display assembly and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Steps
1. Unroute the antenna cables.
2. Disconnect the IR camera cable from its connector on the system board.
3. Unroute the IR camera cable from underneath the fan.
4. Remove the conductive tape covering the eDP cable.
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5. Open the latch and disconnect the display eDP cable its connector on the system board.
6. Remove the single (M2x4) screw that secures the display cable bracket to the system board to release the display cable.
7. Remove the two screws (M2.5x4) that secure the left-display hinge to the system board.
8. Remove the two screws (M2.5x4) that secure the right-display hinge to the system board.
9. Open the display hinges at an angle of 90 degrees.
10. Gently slide the palm-rest and keyboard assembly off the display assembly carefully.
Installing the display assembly (laptop)
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the display assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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Steps
1. Place the display assembly on a clean and flat surface.
2. Align and place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on the display assembly.
3. Using the alignment posts, close the display hinges.
4. Replace the two screws (M2.5x4) that secure the left-display hinge to the system board.
5. Replace the two screws (M2.5x4) that secure the right-display hinge to the system board.
6. Route the IR camera cable underneath the fan.
7. Connect the IR camera cable to its connector on the system board.
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8. Route the antenna cables underneath the fan.
9. Connect the eDP cable on to its connector on the system board and adhere the conductive tape.
10. Connect the display cable to its connector on the system board.
11. Replace the single screw (M2x4) to secure the display cable bracket.
Next steps
1. Install the battery.
2. Install the WWAN card (optional).
3. Install the WLAN card.
4. Install the base cover.
5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Removing the display assembly (2-in-1)
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the WLAN card.
4. Remove the WWAN card (optional).
5. Remove the battery.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the display assembly for 2-in-1 and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
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Steps
1. Unroute the antenna cables.
2. Disconnect the IR camera cable from its connector on the system board.
3. Unroute the IR camera cable from underneath the fan.
4. Remove the conductive tape covering the eDP cable.
5. Open the latch and disconnect the display eDP cable its connector on the system board.
6. Remove the single (M2x4) screw that secures the display cable bracket to the system board to release the display cable.
7. Remove the two screws (M2.5x4) that secure the left-display hinge to the system board.
8. Remove the two screws (M2.5x4) that secure the right-display hinge to the system board.
9. Open the display hinges at an angle of 90 degrees.
10. Gently slide the palm-rest and keyboard assembly off the display assembly carefully.
Installing the display assembly (2-in-1)
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the display assembly for 2-in-1 and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
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Steps
1. Place the display assembly on a clean and flat surface.
2. Align and place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on the display assembly.
3. Using the alignment posts, close the display hinges.
4. Replace the two screws (M2.5x4) that secure the left-display hinge to the system board.
5. Replace the two screws (M2.5x4) that secure the right-display hinge to the system board.
6. Route the IR camera cable underneath the fan.
7. Connect the IR camera cable to its connector on the system board.
8. Route the antenna cables underneath the fan.
9. Connect the eDP cable on to its connector on the system board and adhere the conductive tape.
10. Connect the display cable to its connector on the system board.
11. Replace the single screw (M2x4) to secure the display cable bracket.
Next steps
1. Install the battery.
2. Install the WWAN card (optional).
3. Install the WLAN card.
4. Install the base cover.
5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Display bezel
Removing the display bezel
Prerequisites
NOTE: The display bezel removal procedure is applicable only for Latitude 5320 laptop and not for the 2-in-1 configuration.
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
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4. Remove the display assembly.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the display bezel and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Insert a plastic scribe into the recesses near both the hinge caps to start the prying and release the display bezel.
NOTE: The display bezel is adhered to the display panel with adhesive. Disengage the adhesive from an X and Y axis or
moving horizontally along the bezel to disengage the adhesive first before prying upwards.
NOTE: Carefully pry and remove the bezel to minimize risk of display panel damages.
2. Carefully pry along the outside edge of the display bezel and work your way around the entire display bezel until the display
bezel is separated from the display cover.
NOTE: Do not use a plastic scribe or any other objects to pry up the display bezel in the manner that is shown in the
image as the pressure applied on the display panel by the plastic scribe will damage the display panel.
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3. Remove the display bezel off the display back cover.
Installing the display bezel
Prerequisites
NOTE: The display bezel installation procedure is applicable only for Latitude 5320 laptop and not for the 2-in-1
configuration.
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the display bezel and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Steps
Align the display bezel with the display back-cover and antenna assembly, and gently snap the display bezel into place.
Next steps
1. Install the display assembly.
2. Install the battery.
3. Install the base cover.
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Display panel
Removing the display panel
Prerequisites
NOTE: The display panel removal procedure is applicable only for Latitude 5320 laptop and not for the 2-in-1 configuration.
NOTE: The display panel (touch and nontouch) and its support brackets are defined as a single assembly and cannot be
further disassembled once it is removed from the display back cover. The support brackets are not to be removed from the
display panel.
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the display assembly.
5. Remove the display bezel.
6. Remove the display hinges.
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About this task
The following images indicate the location of the display panel and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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NOTE: Do not pull and release the Stretch (SR) Tapes from the display panel. Separation of the brackets from the display
panel is not required.
NOTE: When removing the display panel, disengage the display panel tabs from the display cover before flipping it over for
removal.
Steps
1. Remove the two (M2x2.5) screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly.
2. Lift to turn over the display panel to access the display cable.
3. Peel the conductive tape on the display cable connector.
4. Lift the latch and disconnect the display cable from the connector on the display panel.
Installing the display panel
Prerequisites
NOTE: The display panel installation procedure is applicable only for Latitude 5320 laptop and not for the 2-in-1
configuration.
NOTE: The display panel (touch and nontouch) and its support brackets are defined as a single assembly and cannot be
further disassembled once it is removed from the display back cover. The support brackets are not to be removed from the
display panel.
NOTE: When installing the display panel, ensure that the display panel tabs are inserted into the slots on the display cover.
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the display panel and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Steps
1. Connect the display cable to the connector and close the latch.
2. Adhere the adhesive strip to secure the display cable connector.
3. Insert the display panel tabs into the slots on the display cover.
4. Replace the two (M2x2.5) screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the display hinges.
2. Install the display bezel.
3. Install the display assembly.
4. Install the battery.
5. Install the base cover.
6. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
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Display hinges
Removing the display hinges
Prerequisites
NOTE: The display hinge removal procedure is applicable only for Latitude 5320 laptop and not for the 2-in-1 configuration.
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the display assembly.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the display hinges and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the six (M2.5x3) screws that secure the right and left display hinges to the display back cover.
2. Remove the display hinges from the display back cover.
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Installing the display hinges
Prerequisites
NOTE: The display hinge installation procedure is applicable only for Latitude 5320 laptop and not for the 2-in-1
configuration.
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the display hinges and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Lower the display hinges on the display assembly.
2. Replace the six (M2.5x3) screws to secure the left and right display hinges to the display back cover.
Next steps
1. Install the display assembly.
2. Install the battery.
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3. Install the base cover.
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Display back cover assembly
Removing the display back-cover
Prerequisites
NOTE: The display back-cover removal procedure is applicable only for Latitude 5320 laptop and not for the 2-in-1
configuration.
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the display assembly.
5. Remove the display bezel.
6. Remove the display hinges.
7. Remove the display panel.
8. Remove the camera.
9. Remove the eDP cable.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the display back-cover and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
After performing the preceding steps, you are left with the display back cover.
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Installing the display back-cover
Prerequisites
NOTE: The display back-cover installation procedure is applicable only for Latitude 5320 laptop and not for the 2-in-1
configuration.
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the display back-cover and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
Place the display back-cover on a flat surface and perform the following steps to install the display back cover.
Next steps
1. Install the eDP cable.
2. Install the camera.
3. Install the display panel.
4. Install the display hinges.
5. Install the display bezel.
6. Install the display assembly.
7. Install the battery.
8. Install the base cover.
9. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
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eDP cable
Removing the eDP cable
Prerequisites
NOTE: The eDP cable removal procedure is applicable only for Latitude 5320 laptop and not for the 2-in-1 configuration.
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the display assembly.
5. Remove the display bezel.
6. Remove the display hinges.
7. Remove the display panel.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the eDP cable and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Steps
1. Peel off the tape securing the eDP cable to the back cover.
2. Remove the eDP cable from the system.
Installing the eDP cable
About this task
NOTE: The eDP cable installation procedure is applicable only for Latitude 5320 laptop and not for the 2-in-1 configuration.
The following image indicates the location of the eDP cable and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
Adhere the tape to securing the eDP cable to the display back cover.
Next steps
1. Install the display panel.
2. Install the display hinges.
3. Install the display bezel.
4. Install the display assembly.
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5. Install the battery.
6. Install the base cover.
7. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Sensor board
Removing the sensor board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the display assembly.
5. Remove the display bezel.
6. Remove the display panel.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the sensor board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Open the latch and disconnect the display cable from connector on the sensor board.
2. Gently lift the sensor board away from the display back cover.
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Installing the sensor board
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the sensor board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Align and place the sensor board on the display back cover.
2. Connect the display cable to the connector on the sensor board and close the latch.
Next steps
1. Install the display panel.
2. Install the display bezel.
3. Install the display assembly.
4. Install the battery.
5. Install the base cover.
6. 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 base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
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About this task
The following image indicates the location of the LED board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Open the latch and disconnect the LED-board cable from its connector on the system board and LED board.
2. Remove the single screw (M2x3) that secures the LED board to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Lift the LED board and cable away from the palm-rest assembly.
Installing the LED board
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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About this task
The following image indicates the location of the LED board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the screw hole on the LED board with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly.
2. Replace the single screw (M2x3) to secure the LED board to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Route the LED-board cable and connect the cable to the connector on the LED board and the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the battery.
2. Install the base cover.
3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Camera
Removing the camera
Prerequisites
NOTE: The camera removal procedure is applicable only for Latitude 5320 laptop and not for the 2-in-1 configuration.
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the display assembly.
5. Remove the display bezel.
6. Remove the display hinges.
7. Remove the display panel.
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About this task
The following images indicate the location of the camera and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Peel the conductive tape that secures the camera cable in place.
2. Lift the latch and disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module.
3. Carefully pry and lift the camera module from the display back cover.
Installing the camera
Prerequisites
NOTE: The camera installation procedure is applicable only for Latitude 5320 laptop and not for the 2-in-1 configuration.
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the camera and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Steps
1. Insert the camera into the slot on the display back cover.
2. Connect the camera cable to the connector and adhere the adhesive tape above the camera connector.
Next steps
1. Install the display panel.
2. Install the display hinges.
3. Install the display bezel.
4. Install the display assembly.
5. Install the battery.
6. Install the base cover.
7. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Removing the infrared camera
Prerequisites
NOTE: The infrared camera removal procedure is applicable only for Latitude 5320 laptop and not for the 2-in-1
configuration.
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the display assembly.
5. Remove the display bezel.
6. Remove the display hinges.
7. Remove the display panel.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the infrared camera and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Steps
1. Peel the conductive tape that secures the IR camera cable in place.
2. Disconnect the IR camera cable from the connector on the camera module.
3. Carefully pry and lift the camera module from the display back cover.
Installing the infrared camera
Prerequisites
NOTE: The infrared camera installation procedure is applicable only for Latitude 5320 laptop and not for the 2-in-1
configuration.
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the infrared camera and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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Steps
1. Insert the infrared camera into the slot on the display back cover.
2. Connect the infrared camera cable to the connector and adhere the adhesive tape above the camera connector.
Next steps
1. Install the display panel.
2. Install the display hinges.
3. Install the display bezel.
4. Install the display assembly.
5. Install the battery.
6. Install the base cover.
7. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Smart card reader
Removing the smart card reader (optional)
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the speakers.
About this task
NOTE: For models with smart card reader configuration, the smart card reader is preinstalled in the replacement palm-rest
assembly.
The following images indicate the location of the smart card reader and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
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Steps
1. Open the latch and disconnect the clickpad FPC.
2. Open the latch and disconnect the smart card reader cable from its connector.
3. Remove the two screws (M2x2.5) that secure the smart card reader to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Lift the smart card reader off the palm-rest assembly.
Installing the smart card reader (optional)
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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About this task
The following image indicates the location of the smart card reader and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Align and place the smart card reader on the palm-rest assembly.
2. Replace the two screws (M2x2.5) to secure the smart card reader to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Connect the smart card reader cable to its connector and close the latch.
4. Connect the clickpad FPC to its connector and close the latch.
Next steps
1. Install the speakers.
2. Install the battery.
3. Install the base cover.
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
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Keyboard
Removing the keyboard
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the WLAN card.
4. Remove the WWAN card (optional).
5. Remove the M.2 2280 SSD or M.2 2230 SSD.
6. Remove the battery.
7. Remove the fan.
8. Remove the heat sink.
9. Remove the system board.
10. Remove the power button with fingerprint reader.
11. Remove the smart card reader (optional).
12. Remove the speakers.
13. Remove the display assembly.
About this task
NOTE: The system board can be removed with the heat sink attached in order to simplify the procedure and preserve the
thermal bond between the system board and heat sink.
The following images indicate the location of the keyboard and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Steps
1. Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable and keyboard backlit cable.
2. Lift the mylar tape covering the screws.
3. Remove the sixteen (M2x2) screws that secure the keyboard assembly to the palm-rest.
4. Carefully lift the keyboard assembly from the palm-rest.
5. Flip the keyboard assembly.
6. Remove the three (M2x2) screws that secure the keyboard to the keyboard bracket.
7. Remove the keyboard from the keyboard bracket.
Installing the keyboard
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE: The system board can be installed with the heat sink attached in order to simplify the procedure and preserve the
thermal bond between the system board and heat sink.
The following image indicates the location of the keyboard and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Steps
1. Replace the three (M2x2) screws to secure the keyboard to the keyboard bracket.
2. Flip the keyboard assembly and align it to its slot on the palm-rest.
3. Press down on the lattice at the snap points, in order to secure the keyboard assembly to the palm-rest.
4. Replace the sixteen (M2x2) screws that secure the keyboard assembly to the palm-rest.
5. Connect the keyboard cable and keyboard backlit cable to its connectors.
Next steps
1. Install the display assembly.
2. Install the speakers.
3. Install the smart card reader (optional).
4. Install the power button with fingerprint reader.
5. Install the system board.
6. Install the heat sink.
7. Install the fan.
8. Install the battery.
9. Install the M.2 2280 SSD card or M.2 2230 SSD card.
10. Install the WWAN card (optional).
11. Install the WLAN card.
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12. Install the base cover.
13. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
SIM card slot filler
Removing the SIM card slot filler
Prerequisites
Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
About this task
NOTE: For models shipped with WLAN antennas only, the SIM card slot filler is a separate service part and is not included
with replacement palm rest, as a result the SIM card slot filler must be removed and then re-installed when replacing the
palm rest.
The following image provides a visual representation of the SIM card slot filler removal procedure.
Steps
1. Pull the SIM card slot filler from the top side of the palm rest.
2. Lift the SIM card slot filler out of the system.
Installing the SIM card slot filler
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the necessary component before the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image provides a visual representation of the SIM card slot filler installation procedure.
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Steps
1. Place the SIM card slot filler into its compartment on the palm rest ensuring that the SIM card slot filler is aligned with the
ribs on the palm rest.
2. Press the SIM card slot filler until you hear it click ensuring it fits securely into the SIM card slot filler.
Next steps
Follow the procedure in After working on your computer.
Palm-rest and keyboard assembly
Removing the palmrest
Prerequisites
NOTE: The system board can be removed with the heat sink attached in order to simplify the procedure and preserve the
thermal bond between the system board and heat sink.
NOTE: For models with smart card reader configuration, the smart card reader is preinstalled in the replacement palm-rest
assembly.
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the SIM card.
3. Remove the microSD card.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Remove the WLAN card.
7. Remove the WWAN card (optional).
8. Remove the SIM card slot filler (for non-WWAN configuration).
9. Remove the M.2 2280 SSD or M.2 2230 SSD.
10. Remove the fan.
11. Remove the smart card reader (optional).
12. Remove the speakers.
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13. Remove the heat sink.
14. Remove the power button with fingerprint reader.
15. Remove the display assembly.
16. Remove the system board.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the palm-rest and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
Installing the palm-rest
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the palm-rest and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Steps
Place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on a flat surface.
Next steps
NOTE: The system board can be installed with the heat sink attached in order to simplify the procedure and preserve the
thermal bond between the system board and heat sink.
1. Install the system board.
2. Install the display assembly.
3. Install the power button with fingerprint reader (optional).
4. Install the heat sink.
5. Install the speakers.
6. Install the smart card reader (optional).
7. Install the fan.
8. Install the M.2 2280 SSD card or M.2 2230 SSD card.
9. Install the WWAN card (optional).
10. Install the SIM card slot filler (for non-WWAN configuration).
11. Install the WLAN card.
12. Install the battery.
13. Install the base cover.
14. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
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Drivers and downloads
This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers.
Topics:
•Downloading the drivers
Downloading the drivers
Steps
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Go to www.dell.com/support.
3. Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4. Click Drivers & downloads.
5. Click the Detect Drivers button.
6. Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then click Continue.
7. If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.
NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specific instructions.
8. Click View Drivers for My System.
9. Click Download and Install to download and install all driver updates detected for your computer.
10. Select a location to save the files.
11. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the system.
12. The application installs all drivers and updates identified.
NOTE: Not all files can be installed automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is
necessary.
13. For manual download and installation, click Category.
14. From the drop-down list, select the preferred driver.
15. Click Download to download the driver for your computer.
16. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file.
17. Double-click the driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.
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System setup
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program.
Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly.
NOTE: Before you change BIOS Setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS Setup program screen
information for future reference.
Use the BIOS Setup program for the following purposes:
●Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive.
●Change the system configuration information.
●Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, and enabling or disabling
base devices.
Topics:
•BIOS overview
•Entering BIOS setup program
•Navigation keys
•Boot Sequence
•BIOS setup
•System and setup password
BIOS overview
The BIOS manages data flow between the computer's operating system and attached devices such as hard disk, video adapter,
keyboard, mouse, and printer.
Entering BIOS setup program
About this task
Turn on (or restart) your computer and press F2 immediately.
Navigation keys
NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart
the system.
Keys Navigation
Up arrow Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow Moves to the next field.
Enter Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.
Tab Moves to the next focus area.
Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a
message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.
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Boot Sequence
Boot sequence enables 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:
●Access System Setup by pressing F2 key
●Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key.
The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot menu options
are:
UEFI only:
●Windows Boot Manager
●UEFI RST KXG60ZNV512G NVMe KIOXIA 512 GB 40NA83SKJ81L
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.
BIOS setup
NOTE: Depending on the tabletcomputerlaptop and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not
appear.
Overview
Table 2. Overview
Option Description
System Information This section lists the primary hardware features on your
system.
The options are:
●System Information
○BIOS version
○Service Tag
○Asset Tag
○Manufacture Date
○Ownership Date
○Express Service Code
○Ownership Tag
○Signed Firmware Update
●Battery
○Primary
○Battery Level
○Battery State
○Health
○AC Adapter
●Processor Information
○Processor Type
○Maximum Clock Speed
○Minimum Clock Speed
○Current Clock Speed
○Core Count
○Processor ID
○Processor L2 Cache
○Processor L3 Cache
○Microcode Version
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Table 2. Overview
Option Description
○Intel Hyper-Threading Capable
○64-Bit Technology
●Memory Configuration
○Memory Installed
○Memory Available
○Memory Speed
○Memory Channel Mode
○Memory Technology
●Device Information
○Panel Type
○Privacy Screen
○Video Controller
○Video Memory
○Wi-Fi Device
○Native Resolution
○Video BIOS Version
○Audio Controller
○Bluetooth Device
○Pass Through MAC Address
○Cellular Device
Boot configuration
Table 3. Boot configuration
Option Description
Boot Sequence Allows you to set the order in which the BIOS searches
devices to find an operating system to boot.
The options are:
●Windows Boot Manager
●UEFI RST
NOTE: Legacy Boot mode is not supported on this
platform.
Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot Allows you to enable or disable Enable Secure Digital (SD)
Card Boot.
Secure Boot Secure Boot helps ensure your system boots using only
validated boot software.
Enable Secure Boot—By default, this option is disabled.
NOTE: The system has to be in UEFI boot mode to enable
Enable Secure Boot.
Secure Boot Mode Changes to the Secure Boot operation mode modifies the
behavior of Secure Boot to allow evaluation of UEFI driver
signatures.
The options are:
●Deployed Mode—By default, this option is enabled.
●Audit Mode
Expert Key Management Allows you to enable or disable Expert Key Management.
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Table 3. Boot configuration (continued)
Option Description
Enable Custom Mode—By default, this option is disabled.
The Custom Mode Key Management options are:
●PK—By default, this option is enabled.
●KEK
●db
●dbx
Integrated Devices
Table 4. Integrated device options
Option Description
Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time. The change to the system
date and time takes effect immediately.
Camera Allows you to enable or disable camera.
Enable Camera - This option is enabled by default.
Audio Allows you to turn off all integrated audio. By default, the Enable
Audio option is selected.
Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio or microphone
and speaker separately. By default, the Enable Audio option is
selected.
The options are:
●Enable Microphone
●Enable Internal Speaker
USB/Thunderbolt Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the USB mass storage devices to
boot through the boot sequence or boot menu.
The options are:
●Enable External USB Port - This option is enabled by
default.
●Enable USB Boot Support - This option is enabled by
default.
By default, all the options are enabled.
Enable Thunderbolt Technology Support Allows you to enable or disable the Thunderbolt Technology.
Enable Thunderbolt Technology Support - This option is
enabled by default.
Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support Allows you to enable or disable the Thunderbolt adapter features
during preboot.
Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support - This option is disabled by
default.
Enable Thunderbolt (and PCIe behind TBT) pre-boot
modules
Allows you to enable or disable the PCIe devices that are
connected through Thunderbolt adapter features to run the PCIe
device's UEFI Option ROMs if present during preboot.
Enable Thunderbolt (and PCIe behind TBT) pre-boot
modules - This option is disabled by default.
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Table 4. Integrated device options (continued)
Option Description
Disable USB4 PCIE Tunneling By default the Disable USB4 PCIE Tunneling is disabled.
Video/Power only on Type-C Ports This feature limits Type-C port functionality to video or power
only.
Video/Power only on Type-C Ports - This option is disabled by
default.
NOTE: Enabling the Enable Thunderbolt Adapter Boot
Support or Enable Thunderbolt Adapter Pre-Boot
Modules option may allow devices that are connected
to Thunderbolt adapter during preboot to function in the
operating system regardless of the security level selected in
BIOS setup. The device continues to operate in the operating
system until it is disconnected. When connected while within
the operating system, the device connects according to the
security level and previous operating system authorizations.
Type-C Dock Override This feature allows the users to use connected Type-C Dell Dock
to provide data stream when keeping the external USB ports
disabled port functionality to video or power only.
Type-C Dock Override - This option is enabled by default.
The submenu is:
Video Allows users to use video on Dell Dock
external ports.
Audio Allows users to use audio on Dell Dock
external ports.
LAN Allows users to use LAN on Dell Dock
external ports.
Audio and LAN - These options are enabled by default.
Miscellaneous Drives Enable Fingerprint Reader Device - Allows you to enable or
disable the fingerprint reader device. This option is enabled by
default.
Unobstrusive Mode Enable Unobstrusive Mode - - Allows you to turn off the
system light and sound. This option is set to Off by default.
Storage
Table 5. Storage options
Option Description
SATA/NVMe Operation Allows you to set the operating mode of the integrated storage
device controller.
The options are:
●Disabled
●AHCI/NVMe
●RAID On— By default, the RAID On option is enabled.
Storage Interface Port Enablement - Allows you to select onboard drives.
The options are:
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Table 5. Storage options (continued)
Option Description
●SATA-1 — By default, the RAID On option is enabled.
●M.2 PCIe SSD — By default, the RAID On option is enabled.
By default, all the options are enabled.
SMART Reporting This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives
are reported during system startup. This technology is part of
the Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART)
specification. By default, the Enable SMART Reporting option is
disabled .
Drive Information Provides information about drive type and device.
Enable MediaCard Allows you to switch all media cards On/Off or enable/disable the
media card in read-only state.
Secure Digital (SD) Card - This option is enabled by default.
Secure Digital (SD) Card Read-Only Mode
Display
Table 6. Display options
Option Description
Display Brightness Allows you to set the screen brightness when running on battery
and AC power.
The options are:
●Brightness on battery power - By default, set to 50.
●Brightness on AC power - By default, set to 100.
Touchscreen Allows you to enable or disable the touchscreen for the operating
system.
NOTE: Touchscreen always works in the BIOS setup
irrespective of this setting.
Touchscreen - By default, this option is enabled.
Full Screen Logo Displays full screen logo when the image matches screen
resolution.
By default, this option is disabled.
Privacy Screen Allows you to set the operating mode of the Privacy Screen.
The options are:
●Disabled
●Enabled - By default, this option is enabled.
●Always On
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Connection options
Table 7. Connection
Option Description
Wireless Device Enable WWAN/GPS Allows you to enable or disable the internal WWAN/GPS device.
WWAN Bus Mode - Allows you to set the interface type of the
wireless WAN card.
The options are:
Bus Mode PCIe - This option is recommended for Microsoft
Windows users.
Bus Mode USB
WLAN Allows you to enable or disable the internal WLAN device.
Bluetooth Allows you to enable or disable the internal Bluetooth device.
Contactless
smartcard/NFC
Allows you to enable or disable the internal Near Field Computing
device.
Enable UEFI Network Stack It allows pre-OS and early operating system networking features to use any enabled NICs
when UEFI networking protocols are installed and available. This can be used without PXE
turned on.
Enable UEFI Network Stack - This option is enabled by default.
Wireless Radio Control This feature senses the connection of the system to a wired network and disables the
selected wireless radios (WLAN and/or WWAN).
The options are:
●Control WLAN radio - This option is disabled by default.
●Control WWAN radio - This option is disabled by default.
NOTE: Checking Control WLAN radio can result in loss of dock connectivity when the
system is docked over WiGig while also connected over a wired network.
HTTPs Boot Failure Allows you to enable or disable HTTPs Boot feature.
HTTPs Boot - This option is enabled by default.
Power management
Table 8. Power Management
Option Description
Battery Configuration Allows the system to run on battery during peak power usage hours.
The options are:
●Adaptive—This option is enabled by default.
●Standard
●ExpressCharge
●Primarily AC Use
●Custom
NOTE: If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and
Custom Charge Stop.
Advanced Configuration This option enables you to maximize the battery health.
By default, the Enable Advanced Battery Charge Mode option is disabled.
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Table 8. Power Management (continued)
Option Description
NOTE: The user can charge battery using feature Beginning of Day and Work Period.
By default, Work Period is disabled.
Use ExpressCharge for accelerated battery charging.
Peak Shift Allows the system to run on battery during peak power usage hours.
Peak Shift - By default, this option is disabled.
NOTE: The user can:
●Set Battery Threshold Min = 15, Max = 100
●Prevent AC power between certain times of the day using Peak Shift Start, Peak Shift
End, and Peak Shift Charge Start.
USB PowerShare Allows external devices such as phones and portable music players to be charged when the
system is in sleep state using system stored battery.
Enable USB PowerShare-This option is disabled by default.
Thermal Management Allows cooling of fans and the processor heat management to adjust system performance, noise,
and temperature.
The options are:
●Optimized—This option is enabled by default.
●Cool
●Quiet
●Ultra Performance
USB Wake Support Wake on Dell
USB-C Dock
Allows you to connect a Dell USB-C Dock to wake the system from
standby mode.
By default, the option Wake on Dell USB-C Dock is enabled.
NOTE: These features are only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the
AC power adapter is removed before Standby, the BIOS removes power from all USB ports to
conserve battery power.
Block Sleep This option enables you to block entering to sleep (S3) mode in operating system environment. By
default, the Block Sleep option is disabled.
NOTE: When Block Sleep is enabled, the system does not go to sleep. Intel Rapid Start gets
disabled automatically, and the operating system power option remains blank if it was set to
Sleep.
Lid Switch Allows you to disable the lid switch.
The options are:
●Enable Lid Switch—This option is enabled by default.
Intel Speed Shift
technology
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Speed Shift Technology support. By default,Intel
Speed Shift technology is enabled. Enabling this option allows the operating system to select
appropriate processor performance.
Long Life Cycle Primary
Battery
The options are:
●Normal battery—This option is enabled by default.
●LCL Gen1 Battery
●LCL Gen2 Battery
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Security
Table 9. Security
Option Description
TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to enable or disable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
The options are:
●TPM 2.0 Security On—This option is enabled by default.
●Attestation Enable—This option is enabled by default.
●Key Storage Enable—This option is enabled by default.
●SHA-256—This option is enabled by default.
●Clear
●PPI Bypass for Clear Command
Intel Total Memory
Encryption
Total Memory Encryption - This option is disabled by default.
It is used to protect memory from physical attacks including freeze spray and probing DDR
to read the cycles. The system memory is encrypted by TME block attached to the memory
controller.
Chassis Intrusion Controls chassis intrusion feature.
The options are:
●Disabled
●Enabled
●On-Silent—This option is enabled by default.
SMM Security
Mitigation
Allows you to enable or disable additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protection.
SMM Security Mitigation - By default, this option is enabled.
Data Wipe on Next Boot Allows BIOS to queue up data wipe cycle for storage devices connected to the motherboard on
the next reboot.
Start Data Wipe - By default, this option is disabled.
NOTE: Secure Wipe operation deletes information in a way that it cannot be reconstructed.
Absolute This field allows you to Enable, Disable, or Permanently Disable the BIOS module interface of the
optional Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute® Software.
The options are:
●Enabled—This option is enabled by default.
●Disabled
●Permanently Disable Absolute
UEFI Boot Path Security Controls whether the system prompts the user to enter the admin password (if set) when
booting to a UEFI boot path device from the F12 boot menu.
The options are:
●Never
●Always
●Always Except Internal HDD—This option is enabled by default.
●Always Except Internal HDD&PXE
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Password
Table 10. Security
Option Description
Admin Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password.
The entries to set password are:
●Enter the old password:
●Enter the new password:
Press Enter once you enter the new password and again press Enter to confirm the new
password.
NOTE: Deleting the admin password deletes the system password (if set). The admin
password can also be used to delete hard drive password. For this reason, you cannot set
an admin password if a system password or hard drive password is set. Hence, an admin
password has to be set first if the admin password has to be used with system password
and/or hard drive password.
System Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the system password.
The entries to set password are:
●Enter the old password:
●Enter the new password:
Press Enter once you enter the new password and again press Enter to confirm the new
password.
NVMe SSD0 Allows you to set, change, or delete the NVMe SSD0 password.
The entries to set password are:
●Enter the old password:
●Enter the new password:
Press Enter once you enter the new password and again press Enter to confirm the new
password.
Password Configuration Allows you to configure a password.
Upper Case
Letter
When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least one
upper capital letter.
Lower Case
Letter
When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least one
lower capital letter.
Digit When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least one-
digit number.
Special
Character
When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least one
special character.
NOTE: These options by default are disabled.
Minimum
Characters
Defines the number of characters allowed for a password. Min = 4
Password Bypass Allows prompts for system and internal hard drive password, when powered on from Off state.
The options are:
●Disabled—This option is enabled by default.
●Reboot bypass
Password Changes Allows you to change the system password and hard drive password without the need of
administrator password.
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Table 10. Security (continued)
Option Description
Enable Non-Admin Password Changes - By default, this option is enabled.
Admin Setup Lockout Allows the administrator to control how the user can access BIOS setup.
Enable Admin Setup Lockout - By default, this option is disabled.
NOTE:
●If the admin password is set and Enable Admin Setup Lockoutis enabled, you cannot
view the BIOS setup (using F2 or F12) without the admin password.
●If the admin password is set and Enable Admin Setup Lockoutis disabled, the BIOS
setup can be entered and items that are viewed in Locked mode.
Master Password
Lockout
Allows you to disable master password support.
Enable Master Password Lockout - By default, this option is disabled.
NOTE: The Hard Disk password has to be cleared before the settings can be changed.
Allow Non-Admin PSID
Revert
Controls access to the Physical Security ID (PSID) revert of NVMe hard drives from Dell Security
Manager prompt.
Enable Allow Non-Admin PSID Revert - By default, this option is disabled.
Update and Recovery
Table 11. Update and recovery
Option Description
UEFI Capsule Firmware
Updates
Allows you to update the system BIOS through UEFI capsule update packages.
Enable UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates - By default, this option is enabled.
NOTE: Disabling this option blocks BIOS updates from services such as Microsoft Windows
update or Linux Vendor Firmware Services.
BIOS Recovery from
Hard Drive
Allows you to recover BIOS on the primary hard drive or external USB drive in corrupted
conditions.
BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive - By default, this option is enabled.
NOTE: BIOS Recovery from hard drives is not available for Self-Encrypting Drives (SED).
BIOS Downgrade Allows you to control flashing of the system firmware to previous versions.
Allow BIOS Downgrade - By default, this option is enabled.
SupportAssist OS
Recovery
Allows you to enable or disable the boot flow for SupportAssist OS Recovery if there are certain
system errors.
SupportAssist OS Recovery - By default, this option is enabled.
NOTE: If SupportAssist OS Recovery setup option is disabled, then all the automatic boot
flow for SupportAssist OS Recovery tool is disabled.
BIOSConnect Allows you to recover cloud service operating system if the main operating system and/or local
service operating system fails to boot with the number of failures equal to or greater than the
value specified by the Auto OS Recovery Threshold setup and local Service OS does not boot or
is not installed.
BIOSConnect - By default, this option is enabled.
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Table 11. Update and recovery (continued)
Option Description
Dell Auto OS Recovery
Threshold
The Auto OS Recovery threshold setup options control the automatic flow for SupportAssist
System Resolution Console and for Dell OS Recovery Tool.
The options are:
●Off
●1
●2 - Default
●3
System management
Table 12. System management
Option Description
Service Tag Displays the service tag of your system.
Asset Tag An Asset Tag is a string of 64 characters that IT administrators use to uniquely identify a
particular system. Once an asset tag is set, it cannot be changed.
AC Behavior Allows you to enable or disable the system from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is
connected.
Wake on AC - This option is disabled by default.
Wake on LAN Allows the system to power on using special LAN signals.
The options are:
●Disabled - This option is enabled by default.
●LAN Only
●LAN with PXE Boot
●
Auto On Time This setting allows a system to automatically power on for defined days/time.
The options are:
●Disabled - This option is enabled by default.
●Every Day
●Weekdays
●Select Days
Keyboard
Table 13. Keyboard
Option Description
Fn Lock Options Allows you to change the function key settings.
Fn Lock Mode - This option is enabled by default.
The options are:
●Lock Mode Standard
●Lock Mode Secondary- This option is enabled by default.
Keyboard Illumination Allows you to set keyboard illumination settings using hotkeys <Fn>+<F10> during normal system
operation.
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Table 13. Keyboard (continued)
Option Description
The options are:
●Disabled
●Dim
●Bright- This option is enabled by default.
NOTE: The keyboard illumination brightness level can be set from 0% to 100%.
Keyboard Backlight
Timeout on AC
This feature defines the timeout value for the keyboard backlight when an AC adapter is plugged
in the system.
The options are:
●5 seconds
●10 seconds - This option is enabled by default.
●15 seconds
●30 seconds
●1 minute
●5 minutes
●15 minutes
●Never
NOTE: If Never is selected, the backlight stays on always when the system has AC adapter
plugged in.
Keyboard Backlight
Timeout on Battery
This feature defines the timeout value for the keyboard backlight when the system is running only
on battery power.
The options are:
●5 seconds
●10 seconds - This option is enabled by default.
●15 seconds
●30 seconds
●1 minute
●5 minutes
●15 minutes
●Never
NOTE: If Never is selected, the backlight stays on always when the system is running on
battery power.
Device Configuration
Hotkey Access
This feature allows users to access device configuration screens using hotkeys during system
startup. It prevents user access to Intel RAID (CTRL+I), LSI RAID (CTRL+C), or Intel
Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12).
The options are:
●Enabled - This option is enabled by default.
●One Time Enable
●Disabled
Pre-boot behavior
Table 14. Pre-boot behavior
Option Description
Adapter Warnings This option displays warning messages during boot when adapters with little power capacity are
detected.
●Enable Adapter Warnings—enabled by default
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Table 14. Pre-boot behavior (continued)
Option Description
Warnings and Errors This option causes the boot process to only pause when warnings and errors are detected rather
than stop, prompt, and wait for user input. This feature is useful where the system is being
remotely managed.
Select one of the following options:
●Prompt on Warnings and Errors—enabled by default
●Continue on Warnings
●Continue on Warnings and Errors
NOTE: Errors deemed critical to the operation of the system hardware always stop the
system.
Fastboot This option allows you to configure the speed of UEFI boot process.
Select one of the following options:
●Minimal —enabled by default
●Thorough
●Auto
Extend BIOS POST Time This option allows you to configure the BIOS POST load time.
Select one of the following options:
●0 seconds—enabled by default.
●5 seconds
●10 seconds
MAC Address Pass-
Through
This allows you to choose a selected MAC address from the system to the external NIC MAC
address (in a supported dock or dongle).
The options are:
●System Unique MAC Address - enabled by default
●Disabled
Virtualization support
Table 15. Virtualization Support
Option Description
Intel Virtualization
Technology
This option specifies whether the system can run on a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM).
Enable Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) - This option is enabled by default.
VT for Direct I/O This option specifies whether the system can perform Virtualization technology for direct I/O;
an Intel method for virtualization for memory map I/O.
Enable Intel VT for Direct I/O - This option is enabled by default.
Performance
Table 16. Performance
Option Description
Multi Core Support Allows you to change the number of CPU cores available to
the operating system. The default value is set to the maximum
number of cores.
●All Cores — This option is enabled by default.
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Table 16. Performance (continued)
Option Description
●1
●2
●3
Intel SpeedStep This feature allows the system to dynamically adjust processor
voltage and core frequency, decreasing average power
consumption and heat production.
Enable Intel SpeedStep Technology - This option is
enabled by default.
C-States Control This feature allows you to enable or disable the ability of the
CPU to enter and exit low-power states.
Enable C-state control - This option is enabled by default.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology This option allows you to enable or disable the Intel
TurboBoost mode of the processor.
Enable Intel Turbo Boost Technology - This option is
enabled by default.
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology This option allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading
in the processor.
Enable Intel Hyper-Threading Technology - This option is
enabled by default.
System logs
Table 17. System Logs
Option Description
BIOS Event Log Allows you to either keep and clear the BIOS event log.
Clear BIOS Event Log
The options are:
●Keep - This option is enabled by default.
●Clear
Thermal Event Log Allows you to either keep and clear the Thermal event log.
Clear Thermal Event Log
The options are:
●Keep - This option is enabled by default.
●Clear
Power Event Log Allows you to either keep and clear the Power event log.
Clear Power Event Log
The options are:
●Keep - This option is enabled by default.
●Clear
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System and setup password
Table 18. System and setup password
Password type Description
System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to
the BIOS settings of your computer.
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.
NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.
Assigning a system setup password
Prerequisites
You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.
About this task
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
Steps
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
The Security screen is displayed.
2. Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.
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.
●Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
3. Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK.
4. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5. Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password
Prerequisites
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing
System and Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is
Locked.
About this task
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
Steps
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
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The System Security screen is displayed.
2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.
4. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re enter the new password when prompted. If you delete the
System and Setup password, confirm the deletion when prompted.
5. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6. Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer restarts.
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Troubleshooting
Topics:
•Built-in self-test (BIST)
•System board built-in self-test (M-BIST)
•Display panel power rail built-in self-test (L-BIST)
•Display panel built-in self-test (LCD-BIST)
•Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics
•System diagnostic lights
•Recovering the operating system
•Flashing BIOS (USB key)
•Flashing the BIOS
•WiFi power cycle
•Flea power release
Built-in self-test (BIST)
About this task
There are three different types of BIST to check the performance of display, power rail, and system board. These tests are
important to evaluate if an LCD or System board needs a replacement.
1. M-BIST: M-BIST is the system board built-in self-test diagnostics tool that improves the diagnostics accuracy of system
board embedded controller (EC) failures. M-BIST must be manually initiated before POST and can also run on a dead
system .
2. L-BIST: L-BIST is an enhancement to the single LED error code diagnostics and is automatically initiated during POST.
3. LCD-BIST: LCD BIST is an enhanced diagnostic test that is introduced through Preboot System Assessment (PSA) on legacy
systems.
Table 19. Functions
M-Bist L-Bist
Purpose Evaluates the health condition of the
system board.
Checks if the system board is supplying
power to the LCD by performing an LCD
Power Rail test.
Trigger Press the <M> key and power button. Integrated into the single LED error
code diagnostics. Automatically initiated
during POST.
Indicator of fault Battery LED light with Solid Amber. Battery LED error code of [2,8] blinks
Amber x2, then pause, then blinks White
x8.
Repair instruction Indicates a problem with the system
board.
Indicates a problem with the system
board.
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System board built-in self-test (M-BIST)
About this task
Steps
1. Press and hold both the M key and the power button to initiate M-BIST.
2. The battery-status light illuminates in amber when there is a system board failure.
3. Replace the system board to fix the issue.
NOTE: The battery status LED does not illuminate if the system board is functioning properly.
Display panel power rail built-in self-test (L-BIST)
About this task
Next steps
L-BIST (LCD Power Rail Test) is an enhancement to the single LED error code diagnostics and is automatically initiated
during POST. L-BIST isolates if the LCD is receiving power from the system board. L-BIST checks if the system board is
supplying power to the LCD by performing an LCD Power Rail test. If there is no power going to the LCD, the battery status
LED flashes a [2,8] LED error code.
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Display panel power rail built-in self-test (L-BIST)
About this task
Next steps
L-BIST (LCD Power Rail Test) is an enhancement to the single LED error code diagnostics and is automatically initiated
during POST. L-BIST isolates if the LCD is receiving power from the system board. L-BIST checks if the system board is
supplying power to the LCD by performing an LCD Power Rail test. If there is no power going to the LCD, the battery status
LED flashes a [2,8] LED error code.
Display panel built-in self-test (LCD-BIST)
About this task
Steps
1. Press and hold the D key, and then press the power button.
2. Release both the D key and the power button when the computer begins POST.
3. The display panel begins to display a solid color, or cycling through different colors.
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NOTE: The sequence of colors may vary depending on the different display panel vendors. The user only must ensure
that the colors are being displayed correctly without distortion or graphical anomalies.
4. The computer reboots at the end of the last solid color.
Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance
Check diagnostics
About this task
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.
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.
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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.
Blinking Pattern Problem description Suggested resolution
1 1 TPM detection failure Replace the system board.
1 2 Unrecoverable SPI flash
failure
Replace the system board.
1 5 EC unable to program i-Fuse Replace the system board.
1 6 Generic catch-all for
ungraceful EC code flow
errors
Disconnect all power source
(AC, battery, coin cell) and
drain flea power by pressing &
holding down power button.
2 1 CPU failure Run the Intel CPU diagnostics
tools. If problem persists,
replace the system board.
2 2 System Board failure
(included BIOS corruption or
ROM error)
Flash latest BIOS version. If
problem persists, replace the
system board.
2 3 No Memory / RAM detected Confirm that the memory
module is installed properly. If
problem persists, replace the
memory module.
2 4 Memory / RAM failure Reset and swap memory
modules amongst the slots. If
problem persists, replace the
memory module.
2 5 Invalid memory installed Reset and swap memory
modules amongst the slots. If
problem persists, replace the
memory module.
2 6 System board / Chipset Error Replace the system board.
2 7 LCD failure (SBIOS message) Replace the LCD module.
2 8 LCD failure (EC detection of
power rail failure)
Replace the system board.
3 1 CMOS battery failure Reset the CMOS battery
connection. If problem
persists, replace the RTC
battery.
3 2 PCI or Video card/chip failure Replace the system board.
3 3 BIOS recovery image not
found
Flash latest BIOS version. If
problem persists, replace the
system board.
3 4 BIOS recovery image found
but invalid
Flash latest BIOS version. If
problem persists, replace the
system board.
3 5 Power rail failure Replace the system board.
3 6 Flash corruption detected by
SBIOS.
Replace the system board.
3 7 Timeout waiting on ME to
reply to HECI message.
Replace the system board.
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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.
Recovering the operating system
When your computer is unable to boot to the operating system even after repeated attempts, it automatically starts Dell
SupportAssist OS Recovery.
Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery is a standalone tool that is preinstalled in all Dell computers installed with Windows 10 operating
system. It consists of tools to diagnose and troubleshoot issues that may occur before your computer boots to the operating
system. It enables you to diagnose hardware issues, repair your computer, back up your files, or restore your computer to its
factory state.
You can also download it from the Dell Support website to troubleshoot and fix your computer when it fails to boot into their
primary operating system due to software or hardware failures.
For more information about the Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery, see Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery User's Guide at
www.dell.com/support.
Flashing BIOS (USB key)
Steps
1. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 7 in "Flashing the BIOS" to download the latest BIOS setup program file.
2. Create a bootable USB drive. For more information see the knowledge base article SLN143196 at www.dell.com/support.
3. Copy the BIOS setup program file to the bootable USB drive.
4. Connect the bootable USB drive to the computer that needs the BIOS update.
5. Restart the computer and press F12 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen.
6. Boot to the USB drive from the One Time Boot Menu.
7. Type the BIOS setup program filename and press Enter.
8. The BIOS Update Utility appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the BIOS update.
Flashing the BIOS
About this task
You may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board.
Follow these steps to flash the BIOS:
Steps
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Go to www.dell.com/support.
3. Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4. Click Drivers & downloads > Find it myself.
5. Select the operating system installed on your computer.
6. Scroll down the page and expand BIOS.
7. Click Download to download the latest version of the BIOS for your computer.
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8. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file.
9. Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
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.
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.
Flea power release
About this task
Flea power is the residual static electricity that remains on the computer even after it has been powered off and the battery has
been removed. The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct flea power release:
Steps
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Disconnect the power adapter from your computer.
3. Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power.
4. Connect the power adapter to your computer.
5. Turn on your computer.
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Getting help and contacting Dell
Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources:
Table 20. Self-help resources
Self-help resources Resource location
Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com
Tips
Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press
Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
www.dell.com/support/linux
Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions,
product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software
updates, and so on.
www.dell.com/support
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer
concerns.
1. Go to https://www.dell.com/support/home/?
app=knowledgebase.
2. Type the subject or keyword in the Search box.
3. Click Search to retrieve the related articles.
Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country.
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.
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