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Inspiron 15 7510

Service Manual

Regulatory Model: P106F

Regulatory Type: P106F002

May 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.

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Chapter 1: Working on your computer........................................................................................... 6

Safety instructions.............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Working inside your computer.................................................................................................................................... 6

Entering Service Mode................................................................................................................................................. 8

Exiting Service Mode.................................................................................................................................................... 9

After working inside your computer..........................................................................................................................9

Chapter 2: Removing and installing components.......................................................................... 10

Recommended tools..........................................................................................................................................................10

Screw list............................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Major components of Inspiron 15 7510..........................................................................................................................11

Base cover........................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Removing the base cover...........................................................................................................................................13

Installing the base cover.............................................................................................................................................15

Battery.................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Lithium-ion battery precautions................................................................................................................................17

Removing the battery..................................................................................................................................................17

Installing the battery....................................................................................................................................................18

Battery cable.......................................................................................................................................................................19

Removing the battery cable...................................................................................................................................... 19

Installing the battery cable........................................................................................................................................20

Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................21

Removing the memory module................................................................................................................................. 21

Installing the memory module...................................................................................................................................22

Solid-state drive—M.2 slot one.................................................................................................................................... 24

Removing the 2230 solid-state drive from M.2 slot one................................................................................... 24

Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one...........................................................................................25

Removing the 2280 solid-state drive from M.2 slot one................................................................................... 26

Installing the 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one........................................................................................... 27

Solid-state drive—M.2 slot two.................................................................................................................................... 28

Removing the 2230 solid-state drive from M.2 slot two...................................................................................28

Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two.......................................................................................... 29

Wireless card...................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Removing the wireless card......................................................................................................................................30

Installing the wireless card.........................................................................................................................................31

GPU fan............................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Removing the GPU fan.............................................................................................................................................. 32

Installing the GPU fan................................................................................................................................................ 33

System fan.......................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Removing the system fan..........................................................................................................................................34

Installing the system fan............................................................................................................................................34

Heat sink..............................................................................................................................................................................35

Removing the heat sink............................................................................................................................................. 35

Installing the heat sink................................................................................................................................................36

Contents

Contents 3

I/O board............................................................................................................................................................................. 37

Removing the I/O board............................................................................................................................................ 37

Installing the I/O board.............................................................................................................................................. 38

Speakers.............................................................................................................................................................................. 39

Removing the speakers..............................................................................................................................................39

Installing the speakers................................................................................................................................................ 40

Touchpad............................................................................................................................................................................. 41

Removing the touchpad............................................................................................................................................. 41

Installing the touchpad............................................................................................................................................... 42

Display assembly................................................................................................................................................................44

Removing the display assembly............................................................................................................................... 44

Installing the display assembly ................................................................................................................................ 46

Power-button board......................................................................................................................................................... 48

Removing the power-button board ....................................................................................................................... 48

Installing the power-button board...........................................................................................................................49

Power button with optional fingerprint reader.......................................................................................................... 49

Removing the power-button with optional fingerprint reader......................................................................... 49

Installing the power-button with optional fingerprint reader........................................................................... 50

Power button with fingerprint reader........................................................................................................................... 51

Removing the power button with fingerprint reader.......................................................................................... 51

Installing the power button with fingerprint reader............................................................................................52

Power-adapter port..........................................................................................................................................................53

Removing the power-adapter port......................................................................................................................... 53

Installing the power-adapter port............................................................................................................................54

System board..................................................................................................................................................................... 55

Removing the system board.....................................................................................................................................55

Installing the system board....................................................................................................................................... 58

Palm-rest and keyboard assembly................................................................................................................................ 60

Removing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly................................................................................................60

Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly................................................................................................... 61

Chapter 3: Drivers and downloads............................................................................................... 63

Chapter 4: System setup............................................................................................................. 64

Entering BIOS setup program........................................................................................................................................ 64

Navigation keys..................................................................................................................................................................64

Boot Sequence...................................................................................................................................................................64

One time boot menu.........................................................................................................................................................65

System setup options.......................................................................................................................................................65

System and setup password...........................................................................................................................................74

Assigning a system setup password....................................................................................................................... 74

Deleting or changing an existing system setup password................................................................................. 75

Clearing CMOS settings............................................................................................................................................ 75

Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords.....................................................................................75

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 76

SupportAssist diagnostics............................................................................................................................................... 76

Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code of your Dell computer ..............................................76

System-diagnostic lights................................................................................................................................................. 76

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Recovering the operating system..................................................................................................................................77

Flashing the BIOS.............................................................................................................................................................. 77

Flashing BIOS (USB key).................................................................................................................................................78

Backup media and recovery options............................................................................................................................. 78

WiFi power cycle................................................................................................................................................................78

Drain residual flea power (perform hard reset)......................................................................................................... 79

Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 80

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Working on your computer

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.

CAUTION: Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries in laptops. Swollen batteries should not be used

and should be replaced and disposed properly.

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.

Entering Service Mode

Service Mode allows users to immediately cut off electricity from the computer and conduct repairs without disconnecting the

battery cable from the system board.

To enter Service Mode:

1. Shut down your computer and disconnect the AC adapter.

2. Hold <B> key on the keyboard and press the power button for 3 seconds or until the Dell logo appears on the screen.

3. Press any key to continue.

NOTE: If the power 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.

NOTE: The Service Mode procedure automatically skips the following step if the Owner Tag of the computer 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 computer emits three short

beeps and shuts down immediately.

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Once the computer shuts down, you may perform the replacement procedures without disconnecting the battery cable from

the system board.

Exiting Service Mode

Service Mode allows users to immediately cut off electricity from the computer and conduct repairs without disconnecting the

battery cable from the system board.

To exit Service Mode:

1. Connect the AC adapter to the power-adapter port on your computer.

2. Press the power button to turn on the computer. Your computer will automatically return 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.

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.

Recommended tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

●Phillips screwdriver #0

●Phillips screwdriver #1

●Plastic scribe

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.

NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surfaces 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 M2x7.5 - captive

screws

Base cover M2x4 7

Battery M2x3 5

Wireless card M2x4 1

Solid-state drive - Slot 1 M2x4 1

Solid-state drive - Slot 2 M2x4 1

GPU fan M2x4 2

System fan M2x4 2

Heat sink Captive screws 7

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Table 1. Screw list (continued)

Component Screw type Quantity Screw image

System board M2x2 2

System board M2x4 1

USB Type-C bracket M2x5 2

Power button board M2x4 1

Power button with optional

fingerprint reader

M2x4 1

Power button with fingerprint

reader

M2x4 1

I/O board M2x4 2

Touchpad M2x1.8 5

Touchpad M2x3 2

Power-adapter port M2.5x5 2

Display hinges M2.5x5 4

Major components of Inspiron 15 7510

The following image shows the major components of Inspiron 15 7510.

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1. Base cover

2. Heat sink

3. System fan

4. Memory module

5. Power-adapter port

6. Solid-state drive

7. System board

8. Battery

9. Speaker

10. Palm-rest and keyboard assembly

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11. Touchpad

12. Display assembly

13. Wireless card

14. Solid-state drive

15. I/O board

16. GPU fan

17. Power button with fingerprint reader

18. Power button

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.

Base cover

Removing the base cover

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Enter Service Mode.

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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. Remove the seven (M2x4) screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

2. Loosen the two (M2x7.5) captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. 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 and keyboard assembly.

4. Disconnect the battery cable.

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5. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the base cover

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

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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. Connect the battery cable.

2. Place the base cover on top of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and then snap the

base cover into place.

4. Tighten the two (M2x7.5) captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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5. Replace the seven (M2x4) screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

1. Exit Service Mode.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Battery

Lithium-ion battery precautions

CAUTION:

●Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.

●Discharge the battery completely before removing it. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the system and

operate the computer solely on battery power—the battery is fully discharged when the computer no longer

turns on when the power button is pressed.

●Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.

●Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells.

●Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery.

●Do not bend the battery.

●Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery.

●Ensure any screws during the servicing of this product are not lost or misplaced, to prevent accidental

puncture or damage to the battery and other system components.

●If the battery gets stuck inside your computer as a result of swelling, do not try to release it as puncturing,

bending, or crushing a lithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical

support for assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell.

●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.

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NOTE: Inspiron 15 7510 also supports 6-cell (86 Wh) battery.

The following image indicates the location of the 3-cell (56 Wh) battery and provides a visual representation of the removal

procedure.

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Steps

1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

2. Remove the five (M2x3) screws that secure the 3-cell battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Lift the 3-cell battery, along with its cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the battery

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

NOTE: Inspiron 15 7510 also supports 6-cell (86 Wh) battery.

The following image indicates the location of the 3-cell (56 Wh) battery and provides a visual representation of the installation

procedure.

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Steps

1. Using the alignment posts, place the 3-cell battery on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

2. Align the screw holes on the 3-cell battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Replace the five (M2x3) screws that secure the 3-cell battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

4. 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 remove 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 off the battery.

Installing the battery cable

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

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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.

Memory

Removing the memory module

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Enter Service Mode.

3. Remove the base cover.

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NOTE: Inspiron 15 7510 supports two memory slots.

The following images indicate the location of the memory module and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

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Steps

1. Lift the Mylar to access the memory module.

2. Pry the retention clips securing the memory module until the memory module pops-up.

3. Remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.

NOTE: Repeat step 1 to step 3 to remove any other memory module installed in your computer.

Installing the memory module

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

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NOTE: Inspiron 15 7510 supports two memory slots.

The following image indicates the location of the memory module and provides a visual representation of the installation

procedure.

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Steps

1. Lift the Mylar to access the memory-module slot.

2. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot.

3. Slide the memory module firmly at an angle, into the memory-module slot.

4. Press the memory module down until it clicks into place.

NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.

NOTE: Repeat step 1 to step 4 to install any other memory modules in your computer.

Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

2. Exit Service Mode.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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Solid-state drive—M.2 slot one

Removing the 2230 solid-state drive from M.2 slot one

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

NOTE: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

NOTE: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.

2. Enter Service Mode.

3. Remove the base cover.

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NOTE: The M.2 card installed on M.2 slot one depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on M.2

slot one:

●M.2 2230 solid-state drive + M.2 2230 mounting bracket

●M.2 2280 solid-state drive

NOTE: If you have ordered a system with M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one and want to replace it with a M.2 2230

solid-state drive, you will need a mounting bracket (sold separately, please contact Dell support).

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot one.

The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot one and provides a visual

representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield and the solid-state drive to the palm-rest and

keyboard assembly.

2. Slide and lift the solid-state drive thermal shield off the solid-state drive.

3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the M.2 slot one.

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4. Slide and remove the solid-state drive mounting bracket from the M.2 slot one.

Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

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NOTE: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

NOTE: The M.2 card installed on M.2 slot one depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on M.2

slot one:

●M.2 2230 solid-state drive + M.2 2230 mounting bracket

●M.2 2280 solid-state drive

NOTE: If you have ordered a system with M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one and want to replace it with a M.2 2230

solid-state drive, you may need a mounting bracket (sold separately, please contact Dell support).

NOTE: This procedure applies only if you are installing a 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.

The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot one and provides a visual

representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Slide and place the solid-state drive mounting bracket to accommodate the 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.

2. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.

3. Slide the solid-state drive firmly into the solid-state drive slot at an angle.

4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

5. Place the solid-state drive thermal shield on the solid-state drive.

6. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield and solid-state drive to the palm-rest and

keyboard assembly.

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Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

2. Exit Service Mode.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Removing the 2280 solid-state drive from M.2 slot one

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

NOTE: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

NOTE: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.

2. Enter Service Mode.

3. Remove the base cover.

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NOTE: The M.2 card installed on M.2 slot one depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on M.2

slot one:

●M.2 2230 solid-state drive + M.2 2230 mounting bracket

●M.2 2280 solid-state drive

NOTE: If you have ordered a system with M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one and want to replace it with a M.2 2230

solid-state drive, you will need a mounting bracket (sold separately, please contact Dell support).

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2280 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot one.

The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot one and provides a visual

representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield and the solid-state drive to the palm-rest and

keyboard assembly.

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2. Slide and lift the solid-state drive thermal shield off the solid-state drive.

3. Slide and lift the 2280 solid-state drive off the M.2 solid-state drive slot one on the system board.

Installing the 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

NOTE: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

NOTE: The M.2 card installed on M.2 slot one depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on M.2

slot one:

●M.2 2230 solid-state drive + M.2 2230 mounting bracket

●M.2 2280 solid-state drive

NOTE: If you have ordered a system with M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one and want to replace it with a M.2 2230

solid-state drive, you will need a mounting bracket (sold separately, please contact Dell support).

NOTE: This procedure is applicable if you are installing a 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.

NOTE: When installing a M.2 2280 NVMe Gen4.0 x4 solid-state drive, you may order a copper thermal shield from Dell

support for better thermal performance.

The following image indicates the location of the 2280 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot one and provides a visual

representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the notch on the 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.

2. Slide the solid-state drive firmly into the solid-state drive slot at an angle.

3. Place the solid-state drive thermal shield on the solid-state drive.

4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal shield with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield and solid-state drive to the palm-rest and

keyboard assembly.

Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

2. Exit Service Mode.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Solid-state drive—M.2 slot two

Removing the 2230 solid-state drive from M.2 slot two

Prerequisites

NOTE: M.2 slot two supports only 2230 solid-state drive.

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

NOTE: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

NOTE: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.

2. Enter Service Mode.

3. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot two and provides a visual

representation of the removal procedure.

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Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield and the solid-state drive to the palm-rest and

keyboard assembly.

2. Slide and lift the solid-state drive thermal shield off the solid-state drive.

3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the M.2 slot two.

Installing the 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

NOTE: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

NOTE: M.2 slot two supports only 2230 solid-state drive.

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2230 solid-state drive installed in M.2 slot two.

The following image indicates the location of the 2230 solid-state drive that is installed in M.2 slot two and provides a visual

representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the notch on the 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on M.2 slot two on the system board.

2. Slide the solid-state drive into M.2 slot two on the system board.

3. Place the solid-state drive thermal shield on the solid-state drive.

4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal shield with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal shield and solid-state drive to the palm-rest and

keyboard assembly.

Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

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2. Exit Service Mode.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Wireless card

Removing the wireless card

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Enter Service Mode.

3. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the wireless card and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card and system board.

2. Remove the wireless-card bracket from the wireless card.

3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.

4. Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card slot.

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Installing the wireless 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 wireless card and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card.

The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card that is supported by your computer.

Table 2. Antenna-cable color scheme

Connectors on the

wireless card

Antenna-cable color Silkscreen marking

Main White MAIN △ (white triangle)

Auxiliary Black AUX ▲ (black triangle)

2. Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card slot on the system board.

3. Slide and insert the wireless card at an angle into the wireless-card slot on the system board.

4. Align the screw hole on the wireless-card bracket to the screw hole on the wireless card and system board.

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5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card and the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

2. Exit Service Mode.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

GPU fan

Removing the GPU fan

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Enter Service Mode.

3. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The figure indicates the location of the GPU fan and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Flip the Mylar cover open.

2. Disconnect the GPU fan cable from the system board.

3. Remove the two (M2x4) screws that secure the GPU fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

4. Unroute the I/O cable from routing guides underneath the GPU fan.

5. Slide and lift the GPU fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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Installing the GPU fan

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The figure indicates the location of the GPU fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Lift the Mylar cover to access the cable connector.

2. Route the I/O cable through the routing guides underneath the GPU fan.

3. Slide and place the GPU fan on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

4. Align the screw holes on the GPU fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

5. Replace the two (M2x4) screws to secure the GPU fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

6. Connect the GPU fan cable to the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

2. Exit Service Mode.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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System fan

Removing the system fan

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Enter Service Mode.

3. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.

2. Remove the two (M2x4) screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Lift the fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the system 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.

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Steps

1. Using the alignment posts, place the fan on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

2. Replace the two (M2x4) screws to secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Connect the fan cable to the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

2. Exit Service Mode.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Heat sink

Removing the heat sink

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

CAUTION: 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.

NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you

touch it.

2. Enter Service Mode.

3. Remove the base cover.

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About this task

The following images indicate the location of the heat sink and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the Mylar cover), loosen the seven captive screws that secure the heat sink to

the system board.

2. Lift the heat sink off the system board along with the Mylar cover.

Installing the heat sink

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

CAUTION: 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 heat sink and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

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Steps

1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink and Mylar cover with the screw holes on the system board.

2. In sequential order (as indicated on the Mylar cover), tighten the seven captive screws that secure the heat sink to the

system board.

Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

2. Exit Service Mode.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

I/O board

Removing the I/O board

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Enter Service Mode.

3. Remove the base cover.

4. Remove the GPU fan.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the I/O board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

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Steps

1. Open the latch, and disconnect the power button with fingerprint reader cable from the I/O board.

2. Open the latch, and disconnect the power button cable from the I/O board.

3. Peel the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the I/O board.

4. Open the latch and disconnect the I/O-board cable from the I/O board.

5. Peel the adhesive tape securing the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

6. Remove the two (M2x4) screws that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

7. Lift the I/O board off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the I/O board

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 I/O board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

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Steps

1. Slide the I/O board into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

2. Align the screw holes on the I/O board with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Replace the two (M2x4) screws that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

4. Connect the power button with fingerprint reader cable into the connector on the I/O board and close the latch to secure

the cable.

5. Connect the power button cable to the I/O board.

6. Connect the I/O-board cable to the I/O board and close the latch to secure the cable.

7. Adhere the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the I/O board.

8. Adhere the adhesive tape that secures the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

1. Install the GPU fan.

2. Install the base cover.

3. Exit Service Mode.

4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Speakers

Removing the speakers

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Enter Service Mode.

3. Remove the base cover.

4. Remove the battery.

5. Remove the system board.

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About this task

The following images indicate the location of the speakers and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Peel the tape that secures the speaker cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

2. Note the speaker cable routing, and remove the speaker cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard

assembly.

3. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.

4. 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 on the slots of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

2. Connect the speaker cable to the system board.

3. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

4. Adhere the tape that secures the speaker cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

1. Install the system board.

2. Install the battery.

3. Install the base cover.

4. Exit Service Mode.

5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Touchpad

Removing the touchpad

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 touchpad and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

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Steps

1. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board.

2. Peel the tape that secures the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Remove the three (M2x1.8) and the two (M2x3) screws that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard

assembly.

4. Lift the touchpad bracket off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

5. Remove the two (M2x1.8) screws that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

6. Peel the tape that secures the speaker cable to the touchpad bracket.

7. Lift the touchpad, along with the touchpad cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the touchpad

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 touchpad and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

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Steps

1. Slide the touchpad into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

NOTE: Turn the computer over and open the display. Ensure that the touchpad is equally aligned along all four sides.

2. Replace the two (M2x1.8) screws that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Adhere the tapes that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

NOTE: Adhere the tapes back to its original position so that it runs across touchpad and palmrest.

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4. Align the screw holes on the touchpad bracket with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

5. Replace the three (M2x1.8) and two (M2x3) screws that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard

assembly.

6. Slide the touchpad cable into the connector on the touchpad and close the latch to secure the cable.

7. Adhere the tape that secures the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

8. Adhere the tape that secures the speaker cable to the touchpad.

Next steps

1. Install the battery.

2. Install the base cover.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Display assembly

Removing the display assembly

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Enter Service Mode.

3. Remove the base cover.

4. Remove the heat sink.

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. Disconnect the display cable from its connector on the system board.

2. Remove the two (M2.5x5) screws that secure the left-display hinge to the system board.

3. Remove the two (M2.5x5) screws that secure the right-display hinge to the system board.

4. Open the display hinges at an angle of 90 degrees.

5. Gently slide the palm-rest and keyboard assembly off the display assembly.

Installing the display assembly

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. Slide the display assembly at an angle, and place the display assembly on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

2. Using the alignment posts, close the display hinges.

3. Replace the two (M2.5x5) screws that secure the right-display hinge to the system board.

4. Replace the two (M2.5x5) screws that secure the left-display hinge to the system board.

5. Slide the display cable into the connector on the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the heat sink.

2. Install the base cover.

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3. Exit Service Mode.

4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Power-button board

Removing the power-button board

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Enter Service Mode.

3. Remove the base cover.

4. Remove the GPU fan.

5. Remove the heat sink.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power-button board and provide a visual representation of the removal

procedure.

Steps

1. Disconnect the power-button cable from the I/O board.

2. Peel the adhesive tape securing the power-button cable to palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the power-button board with the cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

4. Lift the power-button board with the cable off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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Installing the power-button board

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power-button board and provide a visual representation of the installation

procedure.

Steps

1. Align and place the power-button board along with the cable on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

2. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the power-button board with the cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Connect the power-button cable to the I/O board.

Next steps

1. Install the heat sink.

2. Install the GPU fan.

3. Install the base cover.

4. Exit Service Mode.

5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Power button with optional fingerprint reader

Removing the power-button with optional fingerprint reader

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the base cover.

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3. Remove the battery.

4. Remove the heat sink.

5. Remove the GPU fan.

6. Remove the power-button board.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the power-button with optional fingerprint reader and provides a visual

representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the power-button with optional fingerprint reader to the palm-rest and keyboard

assembly.

2. Lift the power-button with optional fingerprint reader off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the power-button with optional fingerprint reader

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the power-button with optional fingerprint reader and provides a visual

representation of the installation procedure.

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Steps

1. Using the alignment posts, place the power-button with optional fingerprint reader into its slot on the palm-rest and

keyboard assembly.

2. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the power-button with optional fingerprint reader to the palm-rest and keyboard

assembly.

Next steps

1. Install the power-button board.

2. Install the heat sink.

3. Install the GPU fan.

4. Install the base cover.

5. Exit Service Mode.

6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Power button with fingerprint reader

Removing the power button with fingerprint reader

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Enter Service Mode.

3. Remove the base cover.

4. Remove the heat sink.

5. Remove the GPU fan.

6. Remove the power-button board.

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About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power button with fingerprint reader and provide a visual representation of the

removal procedure.

Steps

1. Disconnect the power button with fingerprint reader cable from the I/O board.

2. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the power button with fingerprint reader to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Lift the power button with fingerprint reader along with the cable off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the power button with fingerprint reader

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power button with fingerprint reader and provide a visual representation of the

installation procedure.

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Steps

1. Align and place the power button with fingerprint reader along with the cable on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

2. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the power button with fingerprint reader to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Connect the power button with fingerprint reader cable to the I/O board.

Next steps

1. Install the power-button board.

2. Install the heat sink.

3. Install the GPU fan.

4. Install the base cover.

5. Exit Service Mode.

6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Power-adapter port

Removing the power-adapter port

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Enter Service Mode.

3. Remove the base cover.

4. Remove the heat sink.

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About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power-adapter port and provide a visual representation of the removal

procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the two (M2.5x5) screws that secure the right display-hinge to the system board.

2. Open the display hinge at an angle of 90 degrees.

3. Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board.

4. Peel the tapes that secure the power-adapter port cable to the system board.

5. Remove the power-adapter port cable from the routing guide on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

6. Lift the power-adapter port, along with its cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the power-adapter port

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 power-adapter port and provides a visual representation of the installation

procedure.

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Steps

1. Place the power-adapter port, along with its cable, into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

2. Route the power-adapter port cable through the routing guide on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Adhere the tapes that secure the power-adapter port cable to the system board.

4. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.

5. Close the right display-hinge and align the screw holes on the right display-hinge with the screw holes on the system board

and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

6. Replace the two (M2.5x5) screws that secure the right display-hinge to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard

assembly.

Next steps

1. Install the heat sink.

2. Install the base cover.

3. Exit Service Mode.

4. 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.

NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup

program after you replace the system board.

NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes that you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup

program. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.

NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can

reconnect the cables correctly after you replace the system board.

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2. Remove the base cover.

3. Remove the battery.

4. Remove the memory module.

5. Remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive or M.2 2230 solid-state drive from M.2 slot one, whichever applicable.

6. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from M.2 slot two, if applicable.

7. Remove the wireless card.

8. Remove the GPU fan.

9. Remove the system 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.

The following image indicates the connectors on your system board.

Figure 1. System board connectors

1. Display cable connector

2. Power-adapter port cable connector

3. Keyboard cable connector

4. Keyboard backlit cable connector

5. Touchpad cable connector

6. I/O-board cable connector

7. Speaker cable connector

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. Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.

2. Open the latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board.

3. Peel the tape and disconnect the I/O-board cable from the system board.

4. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.

5. Open the latch, and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board.

6. Open the latch, and disconnect the keyboard backlit cable from the system board.

7. Open the latch, and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.

8. Peel the tape and disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board.

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9. Remove the two (M2x5) screws that secure the USB Type-C bracket to the system board.

10. Remove the two (M2x2) screws and one (M2x4) screw that secures the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard

assembly.

11. 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.

NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup

program after you replace the system board.

NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You

must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.

The following image indicates the connectors on your system board.

Figure 2. System board connectors

1. Display cable connector

2. Power-adapter port cable connector

3. Keyboard cable connector

4. Keyboard backlit cable connector

5. Touchpad cable connector

6. I/O-board cable connector

7. Speaker cable connector

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. Align and place the system board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

2. Replace the two (M2x2) screws and one (M2x4) screw that secure the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard

assembly.

3. Connect the display cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.

4. Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.

5. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.

6. Adhere the tape that secures the power-adapter port cable to the system board.

7. Align the screw holes on the USB Type-C port bracket with the screw holes on the system board.

8. Replace the two (M2x5) screws that secure the USB Type-C port bracket to the system board.

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9. Connect the keyboard cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.

10. Connect the keyboard backlit cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.

11. Connect the touchpad cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.

12. Connect the speaker cable to the system board.

13. Connect the I/O-board cable to the system board.

14. Adhere the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the heat sink.

2. Install the GPU fan.

3. Install the system fan.

4. Install the wireless card.

5. Install the M.2 2280 solid-state drive or M.2 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one, whichever applicable.

6. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two, if applicable.

7. Install the memory module.

8. Install the battery.

9. Install the base cover.

10. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Palm-rest and keyboard assembly

Removing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the base cover.

3. Remove the battery.

4. Remove the memory module.

5. Remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive or M.2 2230 solid-state drive from M.2 slot one, whichever applicable.

6. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from M.2 slot two, if applicable.

7. Remove the wireless card.

8. Remove the GPU fan.

9. Remove the system fan.

10. Remove the heat sink.

11. Remove the I/O board.

12. Remove the system board.

NOTE: The system board can be removed along with the heat sink.

13. Remove the power-button board.

14. Remove the power button with optional fingerprint reader based on the system configuration.

15. Remove the power button with fingerprint reader based on the system configuration.

16. Remove the power-adapter port.

17. Remove the speakers.

18. Remove the touchpad.

19. Remove the display assembly.

About this task

After performing the steps in the pre-requisites, you are left with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

Place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on a flat surface.

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Next steps

1. Install the display assembly.

2. Install the touchpad.

3. Install the speakers.

4. Install the power-adapter port.

5. Install the power button with fingerprint reader based on system configuration.

6. Install the power button with optional fingerprint reader based on system configuration.

7. Install the power-button board.

8. Install the system board.

NOTE: The system board can be installed along with the heat sink.

9. Install the I/O board.

10. Install the heat sink.

11. Install the GPU fan.

12. Install the system fan.

13. Install the wireless card.

14. Install the M.2 2280 solid-state drive or M.2 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one, whichever applicable.

15. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two, if applicable.

16. Install the memory module.

17. Install the battery.

18. Install the base cover.

19. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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Drivers and downloads

When troubleshooting, downloading or installing drivers it is recommended that you read the Dell Knowledge Based article,

Drivers and Downloads FAQ SLN128938.

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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: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not be displayed.

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.

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.

Table 3. Navigation keys

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.

NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.

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.

Boot Sequence

Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup–defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for

example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can:

●Access System Setup by pressing F2 key

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●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:

●Removable Drive (if available)

●STXXXX Drive (if available)

NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number.

●Optical Drive (if available)

●SATA Hard Drive (if available)

●Diagnostics

The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.

One time boot menu

To enter one time boot menu, turn on your computer, and then press F12 immediately.

NOTE: It is recommended to shutdown the computer if it is on.

The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot menu options

are:

●Removable Drive (if available)

●STXXXX Drive (if available)

NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number.

●Optical Drive (if available)

●SATA Hard Drive (if available)

●Diagnostics

The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.

System setup options

NOTE: Depending on this computer and its installed devices, the items that are listed in this section may or may not be

displayed.

Table 4. System setup options—System information menu

Overview

BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number.

Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of the computer.

Asset Tag Displays the Asset Tag of the computer.

Ownership Tag Displays the ownership tag of the computer.

Manufacture Date Displays the manufacture date of the computer.

Ownership Date Displays the ownership date of the computer.

Express Service Code Displays the express service code of the computer.

Ownership Tag Displays the ownership tag of the computer.

Signed Firmware Update Displays whether the signed firmware update is enabled.

Battery Displays the battery health information.

Primary Displays the primary battery.

Battery Level Displays the battery level.

Battery State Displays the battery state.

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Table 4. System setup options—System information menu (continued)

Overview

Health Displays the battery health.

AC Adapter Displays whether an AC adapter is installed.

Processor Information

Processor Type Displays the processor type.

Maximum Clock Speed Displays the maximum processor clock speed.

Core Count Displays the number of cores on the processor.

Processor L2 Cache Displays the processor L2 Cache size.

Processor ID Displays the processor identification code.

Processor L3 Cache Displays the processor L3 Cache size.

Current Clock Speed Displays the current processor clock speed.

Minimum Clock Speed Displays the minimum processor clock speed.

Microcode Version Displays the microcode version.

Intel Hyper-Threading Capable Displays whether the processor is Hyper-Threading (HT) capable.

64-Bit Technology Displays whether 64-bit technology is used.

Memory Information

Memory Installed Displays the total computer memory installed.

Memory Available Displays the total computer memory available.

Memory Speed Displays the memory speed.

Memory Channel Mode Displays single or dual channel mode.

Memory Technology Displays the technology that is used for the memory.

DIMM_SLOT 1 Displays capacity of the memory installed in the first DIMM slot.

DIMM_SLOT 2 Displays capacity of the memory installed in the second DIMM slot.

Device Information

Panel Type Displays the Panel Type of the computer.

Video Controller Displays the graphics information of the computer.

Video Memory Displays the video memory information of the computer.

Video BIOS Version Displays the video BIOS version of the computer.

Native Resolution Native Resolution

Audio Controller Audio Controller

Wi-Fi Device Wi-Fi Device

Bluetooth Device Bluetooth Device

dGPU Video Controller Displays the discrete graphic card used in the computer

Table 5. System setup options—Boot Configuration menu

Boot options

Boot Sequence

Boot Mode: UEFI only Displays the boot mode of this computer.

Boot Sequence Displays the boot sequence.

Secure Boot

Enable Secure Boot Ensures the system boots using only to validated boot software.

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Table 5. System setup options—Boot Configuration menu (continued)

Boot options

Secure Boot Mode Changes to Secure Boot operation mode modifies the behavior of the Secure

Boot to allow evaluation of UEFI driver signatures.

●Deployed Mode - Default: ON

●Audit Mode - Default: OFF

Expert Key Management

Enable Custom Mode Enables or disables the PK, KEK, db and dbx security key databases to be

manipulated.

Default: OFF.

Custom Mode Key Management Default: PK.

Advanced Boot Options

Enable UEFI Network Stack Enables or disables UEFI Network Stack.

Default: PK

Table 6. System setup options—Integrated Devices menu

System Configuration

HDD Fans Configures which HDD fans are populated in the sytem.

Date/Time

Date Sets the computer date in MM/DD/YYYY format. Changes to the date take

effect immediately.

Time Sets the computer time in HH/MM/SS 24-hour format. You can switch

between 12-hour and 24-hour clock. Changes to the time take effect

immediately.

Camera Enables or disables the camera

Enable Camera Default: ON.

Enable Audio Enables or disables all integrated audio controller.

Default: ON.

Enable Microphone Enables or disables microphone.

Default: ON.

Enable Internal Speaker Enables or disables internal speaker.

Default: ON.

USB/Thunderbolt Configuration

Enable External USB Ports Enables or disables USB ports to be functional in an operating system

environment.

Default: ON.

Enable USB Boot Support Enables or disables booting from USB mass storage devices such as external

hard drive, optical drive, and USB drive.

Default: ON.

Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support Enables or disables the Thunderbolt features during preboot.

Default: OFF.

Enable Thunderbolt (and PCIE behind

TBT) pre-boot modules

Enables or disables the PCIE devices connected through a Thunderbolt adapter

to execute the PCIe device's UEFI option ROM(s) present during preboot.

Default: OFF.

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Table 6. System setup options—Integrated Devices menu (continued)

System Configuration

Video/Power only on Type-C Ports Limits Type-C port functionality to video or power only.

Default: OFF.

SATA Operation Configures operating mode of the integrated SATA hard drive controller.

Default: RAID. SATA is configured to support RAID (Intel Rapid Restore

Technology).

Drives Enables or disables various onboard drives.

M.2 PCIe SSD-0/SATA-2 Default: ON.

SATA-0 Default: ON.

Drive Information Displays the information of various onboard drives.

Table 7. System setup options—Storage menu

Storage

Storage Interface

Port Enablement Enables or disables onboard drives

Default: ON.

SMART Reporting

Enable SMART Reporting Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T(Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting

Technology) option on the system.

Default: OFF.

Drive Information

M.2 PCIe SSD-1 Provides information about the type and device on the computer.

Table 8. System setup options—Display menu

Storage

Display Brightness

Brightness on battery power Sets the screen brightness when the computer is running on battery power.

Brightness on AC power Sets the screen brightness when the computer is running on AC power.

Full-Screen Logo Displays full screen logo if the image matches screen resolution.

Default: OFF.

Table 9. System setup options—Connection menu

Connection

Wireless Device Enable Enable or disable internal WLAN/Bluetooth devices.

WLAN Default: ON.

Bluetooth Default: ON.

Enable UEFI Network Stack Allows pre-OS and early OS networking features to use any enabled NICs. This

may be used without the PXE turned on.

Default: Selective Enabled.

HTTP(s) Boot Feature

HTTP(s) Boot This platform has HTTP(s) Boot capabilities.

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Table 9. System setup options—Connection menu (continued)

Connection

Default: ON.

NOTE: Provisioning of the Certificate is necessary to connect to HTTPs

Boot server.

Table 10. System setup options—Power Management menu

Power Management

Battery Configuration Enables the computer to run on battery during peak power usage hours. Use

the below options to prevent AC power usage between certain times of each

day.

Default: Adaptive. Battery settings are adaptively optimized based on your

typical battery usage pattern.

Enable Advanced Battery Charge

Configuration

Enables Advanced Battery Charge Configuration from the beginning of the

day to a specified work period. Advanced Battery Charged maximizes battery

health while still supporting heavy use during the work day.

Default: OFF.

Enable Peak Shift Enables the system to run on battery during peak power usage hours.

Default: OFF.

Thermal Management Allows for cooling fan and processor heat management to adjust system

performance, noise, and temperature.

Default: Optimized.

Enable USB Wake Support Enables the USB devices to wake the computer from Standby mode, Hibernate

and Power Off.

Default: OFF.

Enable on Dell USB-C Dock Enables the Dell USB-C Dock when connected to wake the computer from

Standby mode, Hibernate and Power Off.

Default: ON.

Block Sleep Blocks the computer from entering Sleep (S3) mode in the operating system.

Default: OFF.

NOTE: If enabled, the computer will not go to sleep, Intel Rapid Start will

be disabled automatically, and the operating system power option will be

blank if it was set to Sleep.

Lid Switch

Enable Lid Switch Enables or disables lid switch.

Default: ON.

Power On Lid Open Enables the computer to power up from the off state whenever the lid is

opened.

Default: ON.

Intel Speed Shift Technology Enables or disables Intel Speed Shift Technology support which enables

the operating system to select the appropriate processor performance

automatically.

Default: ON.

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Table 11. System setup options—Security menu

Security

TPM 2.0 Security

TPM 2.0 Security On Enable or disable TPM 2.0 security options.

By default, the TPM 2.0 Security On option is enabled.

Attestation Enable Enables to control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Endorsement

Hierarchy is available to the operating system.

By default, the Attestation Enable option is enabled.

Key Storage Enable Enables to control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Storage

Hierarchy is available to the operating system.

By default, the Key Storage Enable option is enabled.

SHA-256 BIOS and the TPM will use the SHA-256 hash algorithm to extend

measurements into the TPM PCRs during BIOS boot.

By default, the SHA-256 option is enabled.

Clear Enables to clear the TPM owner information and returns the TPM to the

default state.

By default, the Clear option is disabled.

PPI ByPass for Clear Commands Controls the TPM Physical Presence Interface (PPI).

By default, the PPI ByPass for clear Commands option is disabled.

SMM Security Mitigation Enable or disable SMM Security Mitigation.

By default, the option is disabled.

Data Wipe on Next Boot

Start Data Wipe Enable or disable the data wipe on next boot.

By default, the option is disabled.

Absolute Enable or disable or permanently disable the BIOS module interface of the

optional Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute software.

By default, the Enable Absolute option is enabled.

UEFI Boot Path Security Controls whether or not the computer will prompt the user to enter the admin

password (if set) when booting to a UEFI boot device from the F12 boot menu.

By default, the Always Except Internal HDD option is enabled.

Table 12. System setup options—Passwords menu

Passwords

Admin Password Set, change, or delete the administrator password.

System Password Set, change, or delete the computer password.

M.2 PCIe SSD-1 Set, change, or delete the M.2 PCIe SSD-1 password.

Password Configuration

Upper Case Letter Reinforces password must have at least one upper case letter.

By default, the option is disabled.

Lower Case Letter Reinforces password must have at least one lower case letter.

By default, the option is disabled.

Digit Reinforces password must have at least one digit.

By default, the option is disabled.

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Table 12. System setup options—Passwords menu (continued)

Passwords

Special Character Reinforces password must have at least one special character.

By default, the option is disabled.

Minimum Characters Set the minimum characters allowed for password - 4 is minimum.

Password Bypass When enabled, this always prompts for computer and internal hard drive

passwords when powered on from the off state.

By default, the Disabled option is enabled.

Password Changes

Enable Non-Admin Password Changes Enable or disable to change computer and hard drive password without the

need for admin password.

By default, the option is enabled.

Admin Setup Lockout

Enable Admin Setup Lockout Enables administrators control over how their users can or cannot access BIOS

setup.

By default, the option is disabled.

Master Password Lockout

Enable Master Password Lockout When enabled, this will disable the master password support.

By default, the option is disabled.

Allow Non-Admin PSID Revert

Enable Allow Non-Admin PSID Revert Controls access to the Physical Security ID (PSID) revert of NVMe hard-drives

from the Dell Security Manager prompt.

By default, the option is disabled.

Table 13. System setup options—Update, Recovery menu

Update, Recovery

UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates Enable or disable BIOS updates through UEFI capsule update packages.

By default, the option is enabled.

BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive Enables the user to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a

recovery file on the user primary hard drive or an external USB key.

By default, the option is enabled.

BIOS Downgrade

Allow BIOS Downgrade Enable or disable the flashing of the computer firmware to previous revision is

blocked.

By default, the option is enabled.

SupportAssist OS Recovery Enable or disable the boot flow for SupportAssist OS Recovery tool in the

event of certain computer errors.

By default, the option is enabled.

BIOSConnect Enable or disable cloud Service OS recovery if the main 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 option and local Service OS does not

boot or is not installed.

By default, the option is enabled.

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Table 13. System setup options—Update, Recovery menu (continued)

Update, Recovery

Dell Auto OS Recovery Threshold Controls the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console

and for Dell OS Recovery Tool.

By default, the threshold value is set to 2.

Table 14. System setup options—System Management menu

System Management

Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of the computer.

Asset Tag Create a computer Asset Tag.

AC Behavior

Wake on AC Enable or disable the wake on AC option.

By default, the option is enabled.

Auto on Time Enable to set the computer to turn on automatically every day or on a

preselected date and time. This option can be configured only if the Auto On

Time is set to Everyday, Weekdays, or Selected Days.

By default, the option is disabled.

First Power On Date Allows you to set ownership date.

By default, the option is disabled.

Table 15. System setup options—Keyboard menu

Keyboard

Numlock Enable Enable or disable the Numlock function when the computer boots.

By default, the option is enabled.

Fn Lock Options By default, the Fn lock option is enabled.

Lock Mode ●Lock Mode Standard - Traditional F1-F12 functions

●Lock Mode Secondary - Enables secondary functions on the Fn keys.

Keyboard illumination Allows you to set Keyboard illumination settings.

By default, the Bright option is enabled.

Keyboard Backlight Timeout on AC Defines the timeout value for keyboard backlight when AC adapter is plugged

into the system.

By default, the option 1 minute is enabled.

Keyboard Backlight Timeout on Battery Defines the timeout value for keyboard backlight when the system is running

only on system power.

By default, the option 1 minute is enabled.

Table 16. System setup options—Pre-boot Behavior menu

Pre-boot Behavior

Adapter Warnings

Enable Adapter Warnings Enable or disable the warning messages during boot when the adapters with

less power capacity are detected.

By default, the option is enabled.

Warnings and Errors Enable or disable the action to be done when a warning or error is encountered.

By default, the Prompt on Warnings and Errors option is enabled.

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Table 16. System setup options—Pre-boot Behavior menu (continued)

Pre-boot Behavior

USB-C Warnings Enable or disable dock warning messages.

By default, the Enable Dock Warning Messages option is enabled.

Fastboot Enable to set the speed of the boot process.

By default, the Thorough option is enabled.

Extend BIOS POST Time Set the BIOS POST time.

By default, the 0 seconds option is enabled.

Table 17. System setup options—Virtualization menu

Virtualization

Intel Virtualization Technology

Enable Intel Virtualization Technology

(VT)

Specify whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional

hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology.

By default, the option is enabled.

VT for Direct I/O Specify whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional

hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O.

By default, the option is enabled.

Table 18. System setup options—Performance menu

Performance

Multi Core Support

Active Cores Enables to change the number of CPU cores available to the operating system.

By default, the All Cores options is enabled.

Intel SpeedStep

Enable Intel SpeedStep Technology Enables the computer to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core

frequency, decreasing average power consumption and heat production.

By default, the option is enabled.

C-States Control

Enable C-State Control Enable or disable additional processor sleep states.

By default, the option is enabled.

Enable Adaptive C-States for Discrete

Graphics

Adaptive C-states will allow for the system to dynamically detect high usage of

discrete graphics and adjust system parameters during that time period.

By default, the option is enabled.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Enable Intel Turbo Boost Technology Enable or disable Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor.

By default, the option is enabled.

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Enable Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Enable or disable Hyper-Threading in the processor.

By default, the option is enabled.

Enable Dynamic Tuning:Machine

Learning

Enable or disable OS capability to enhance dynamic power tuning capabilities

based on detected workloads.

By default, the option is disabled.

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Table 19. System setup options—System Logs menu

System Logs

BIOS Event Log

Clear Bios Event Log Display BIOS events.

By default, the Keep Log option is enabled.

Thermal Event Log

Clear Thermal Event Log Display Thermal events.

By default, the Keep Log option is enabled.

Power Event Log

Clear Power Event Log Display power events.

By default, the Keep Log option is enabled.

License Information Displays the license information of the computer.

System and setup password

Table 20. 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, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).

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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.

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.

Clearing CMOS settings

About this task

CAUTION: Clearing CMOS settings will reset the BIOS settings on your computer.

Steps

1. Remove the base cover.

2. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

3. Wait for one minute.

4. Connect the battery cable to the system board.

5. Replace the base cover.

Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords

About this task

To clear the system or BIOS passwords, contact Dell technical support as described at www.dell.com/contactdell.

NOTE: For information on how to reset Windows or application passwords, refer to the documentation accompanying

Windows or your application.

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Troubleshooting

SupportAssist diagnostics

About this task

The SupportAssist diagnostics (previously known as ePSA diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The

SupportAssist diagnostics is embedded in the BIOS and is launched by it internally. The SupportAssist diagnostics provides a set

of options for particular devices or device groups. It allows 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 and provide extra information about the failed device(s)

●View status messages that indicate if the tests are completed successfully

●View error messages that indicate if problems were encountered during the test

NOTE: Some tests are meant for specific devices and require user interaction. Ensure that you are present in front of the

computer when the diagnostic tests are performed.

For more information, see SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check.

Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code of

your Dell computer

Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your

Dell computer, we recommend entering the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support.

For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your computer, see Locate the Service Tag for your Dell Laptop.

System-diagnostic lights

The power and battery status light indicates the power and battery status of the computer. These are the power states:

Solid white: Power adapter is connected, and the battery has more than 5% charge.

Amber: Computer is running on battery, and the battery has less than 5% charge.

Off:

●Power adapter is connected, and the battery is fully charged.

●Computer is running on battery, and the battery has more than 5% charge.

●Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off.

The power and battery-status light may also blink amber or white according to predefined "beep codes" indicating various

failures.

For example, the power and battery-status light blinks amber two times followed by a pause, and then blinks white three times

followed by a pause. This 2,3 pattern continues until the computer is turned off, indicating no memory or RAM is detected.

The following table shows different power and battery-status light patterns and associated problems.

NOTE: The following diagnostic light codes and recommended solutions are intended for Dell service technicians to

troubleshoot problems. You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical

support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

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Table 21. Diagnostic-light codes

Diagnostic light codes

(Amber, white)

Problem description

1,1 TPM detection failure

1,2 Unrecoverable SPI flash failure

1,3 Short in hinge cable tripped OCP1

1,4 Short in hinge cable tripped OCP2

1,5 EC unable to program i-Fuse

1,6 EC internal Failure

2,1 Processor failure

2,2 System board: BIOS or ROM (Read-Only

Memory) failure

2,3 No memory or RAM (Random-Access Memory)

detected

2,4 Memory or RAM (Random-Access Memory)

failure

2,5 Invalid memory installed

2,6 System-board or chipset error

2,7 Display failure - SBIOS message

2,8 LCD failure (EC detection of power rail failure)

3,2 PCI, video card/chip failure

3,3 BIOS recovery image not found

3,4 Recovery image found but invalid

3,5 Power-rail failure

3,6 System BIOS Flash incomplete

3,7 Management Engine (ME) error

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 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:

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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 Search.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the product ID or manually browse for your computer model.

4. Click Drivers & downloads > Find drivers.

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.

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.

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 000145519 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.

Backup media and recovery options

It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. Dell proposes

multiple options for recovering Windows operating system on your Dell PC. For more information. see Dell Windows Backup

Media and Recovery Options.

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.

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Drain residual flea power (perform hard reset)

About this task

Flea power is the residual static electricity that remains in the computer even after it has been powered off and the battery is

removed.

For your safety, and to protect the sensitive electronic components in your computer, you are requested to drain residual flea

power before removing or replacing any components in your computer.

Draining residual flea power, also known as a performing a "hard reset", is also a common troubleshooting step if your computer

does not power on or boot into the operating system.

To drain residual flea power (perform a hard reset)

Steps

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Disconnect the power adapter from your computer.

3. Remove the base cover.

4. Remove the battery.

5. Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds to drain the flea power.

6. Install the battery.

7. Install the base cover.

8. Connect the power adapter to your computer.

9. Turn on your computer.

NOTE: For more information about performing a hard reset, see the knowledge base article SLN85632 at

www.dell.com/support.

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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 22. Self-help resources

Self-help resources Resource location

Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com

My Dell app

Tips

Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press

Enter.

Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows

Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and

learn more about your computer through videos, manuals and

documents.

Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or

Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for

your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service

Code at www.dell.com/support.

For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your

computer, see Locate the Service Tag on your computer.

Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer

concerns

1. Go to www.dell.com/support.

2. On the menu bar at the top of the Support page, select

Support > Knowledge Base.

3. In the Search field on the Knowledge Base page, type the

keyword, topic, or model number, and then click or tap the

search icon to view 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/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.

NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice,

packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

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