DELL E7470 User Manual

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Regulatory Model: P61G

Regulatory Type: P61G001

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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2016 - 10

Rev. A02

Contents

1 Working on your computer.............................................................................................. 6

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

Before working inside your computer.................................................................................................................................6

Turning off your computer..................................................................................................................................................7

After working inside your computer....................................................................................................................................7

2 Removing and installing components.............................................................................. 8

Recommended tools...........................................................................................................................................................8

Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card...................................................................................................................... 8

Installing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card............................................................................................8

Removing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card......................................................................................... 8

SD card.............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card....................................................................................................................... 9

Installing the Secure Digital (SD) Card..........................................................................................................................9

Base cover......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Removing the base cover.............................................................................................................................................9

Installing the base cover..............................................................................................................................................10

Battery..............................................................................................................................................................................10

Removing the battery................................................................................................................................................. 10

Installing the battery.................................................................................................................................................... 11

Solid State Drive (SSD)..................................................................................................................................................... 11

Removing the Solid State Drive (SSD)........................................................................................................................ 11

Installing the Solid State Drive (SSD)..........................................................................................................................12

PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)............................................................................................................................................12

Removing the optional PCIe SSD................................................................................................................................12

Installing the optional PCIe SSD.................................................................................................................................. 13

Speaker.............................................................................................................................................................................13

Removing the speakers...............................................................................................................................................13

Installing the speakers.................................................................................................................................................14

Coin cell battery................................................................................................................................................................14

Removing the coin cell battery....................................................................................................................................14

Installing the coin cell battery......................................................................................................................................15

WWAN card......................................................................................................................................................................15

Removing the WWAN card.........................................................................................................................................15

Installing the WWAN card...........................................................................................................................................16

WLAN card....................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Removing the WLAN card.......................................................................................................................................... 16

Installing the WLAN card.............................................................................................................................................17

Memory module................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Removing the memory module....................................................................................................................................17

Installing the memory module......................................................................................................................................18

Heat sink...........................................................................................................................................................................18

Removing the heat sink assembly............................................................................................................................... 18

Installing the heat sink assembly................................................................................................................................. 19

Power connector port......................................................................................................................................................20

Removing the power connector port......................................................................................................................... 20

Installing the power connector port........................................................................................................................... 20

Dock frame....................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Removing the dock frame...........................................................................................................................................21

Installing the dock frame.............................................................................................................................................21

System board....................................................................................................................................................................21

Removing the system board....................................................................................................................................... 21

Installing the system board.........................................................................................................................................23

Keyboard..........................................................................................................................................................................23

Removing the keyboard assembly.............................................................................................................................. 23

Removing the keyboard from the keyboard tray........................................................................................................ 24

Installing the keyboard to the keyboard tray...............................................................................................................25

Installing the keyboard assembly................................................................................................................................ 25

Display assembly.............................................................................................................................................................. 25

Removing the display assembly..................................................................................................................................25

Installing the display assembly.................................................................................................................................... 27

Display bezel.....................................................................................................................................................................28

Removing the display bezel........................................................................................................................................ 28

Installing the display bezel.......................................................................................................................................... 28

Display panel.................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Removing the display panel........................................................................................................................................28

Installing the display panel.......................................................................................................................................... 32

Display hinges...................................................................................................................................................................32

Removing the display hinge........................................................................................................................................32

Installing the display hinge.......................................................................................................................................... 33

eDP cable.........................................................................................................................................................................34

Removing the eDP cable............................................................................................................................................ 34

Installing the eDP cable.............................................................................................................................................. 35

Camera............................................................................................................................................................................ 35

Removing the camera................................................................................................................................................ 35

Installing the camera...................................................................................................................................................37

Palmrest...........................................................................................................................................................................37

Replacing the palmrest ..............................................................................................................................................37

3 System Setup............................................................................................................... 39

Boot Sequence.................................................................................................................................................................39

Navigation keys................................................................................................................................................................39

System setup options.......................................................................................................................................................40

General screen options.....................................................................................................................................................40

System Configuration screen options...............................................................................................................................40

Video screen options........................................................................................................................................................42

Security screen options....................................................................................................................................................42

Secure Boot screen options............................................................................................................................................. 44

Intel Software Guard Extensions screen options..............................................................................................................45

Performance screen options............................................................................................................................................ 46

Power Management screen options.................................................................................................................................46

POST Behavior screen options.........................................................................................................................................48

Virtualization support screen options............................................................................................................................... 49

Wireless screen options....................................................................................................................................................49

Maintenance screen options............................................................................................................................................ 50

System Log screen options..............................................................................................................................................50

Updating the BIOS ..........................................................................................................................................................50

System and setup password.............................................................................................................................................51

Assigning a system password and setup password.....................................................................................................51

Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password...............................................................................52

4 Diagnostics................................................................................................................... 53

Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics..........................................................................................53

Device status lights..........................................................................................................................................................53

Battery status lights.........................................................................................................................................................54

5 Technical specifications................................................................................................56

System specifications...................................................................................................................................................... 56

Processor specifications.................................................................................................................................................. 56

Memory specifications..................................................................................................................................................... 56

Audio specifications..........................................................................................................................................................57

Video specifications..........................................................................................................................................................57

Camera specifications...................................................................................................................................................... 57

Communication specifications..........................................................................................................................................57

Port and connector specifications....................................................................................................................................58

Display specifications....................................................................................................................................................... 58

Keyboard specifications................................................................................................................................................... 59

Touchpad specifications...................................................................................................................................................59

Battery specifications.......................................................................................................................................................59

AC Adapter specifications................................................................................................................................................60

Physical specifications......................................................................................................................................................60

Environmental specifications.............................................................................................................................................61

6 Contacting Dell............................................................................................................. 62

Working on your computer

Safety instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety.

Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist:

• You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

• A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside

the computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For

additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/

regulatory_compliance

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and

simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and

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

the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching

an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.

CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by

its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.

CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables

have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you

disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also,

before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.

Before working inside your computer

To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.

2. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.

3. Turn off your computer, see Turning off your computer.

CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable

from the network device.

4. Disconnect all the network cables from the computer.

5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from the electrical outlets.

6. Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.

7. Remove the cover.

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.

Turning off your computer

CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your

computer.

1. Turning off your computer:

• In Windows 10 (using a touch enabled device or mouse):

1. Click or tap .

2. Click or tap and then click or touch Shut down.

• In Windows 8 (using a touch enabled device):

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings.

2. Tap and then tap Shut down

• In Windows 8 (using a mouse):

1. Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.

2. Click and then click Shut down.

• In Windows 7:

1. Click Start.

2. Click Shut Down.

1. Click Start.

2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu and then click Log off.

2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically

turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off.

After working inside your computer

After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your

computer.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use

batteries designed for other Dell computers.

1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.

2. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.

CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the

computer.

3. Replace the battery.

4. Replace the base cover.

5. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.

6. Turn on your computer.

Removing and installing components

This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.

Recommended tools

The procedures in this document require the following tools:

• Small flat blade screwdriver

• Phillips # 1 screwdriver

• Small plastic scribe

• Hex screwdriver

Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card

Installing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card

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

2. Insert a paperclip or a SIM card removal tool into the pinhole [1].

3. Pull the SIM card tray to remove it [2].

4. Place the SIM card on the SIM card tray.

5. Push the SIM card tray into the slot until it clicks into place.

Removing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card

CAUTION: Removing the SIM card when the computer is on may cause data loss or damage the card. Ensure your

computer is turned off or the network connections are disabled.

1. Insert a paperclip or a SIM card removal tool into the pinhole on the SIM card tray.

2. Pull the SIM card tray to remove it.

3. Remove the SIM card from the SIM card tray.

4. Push the SIM card tray into the slot until it clicks into place.

SD card

Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer

2. Press in on the SD card to release it from the computer.

3. Slide the SD card out of the computer.

Installing the Secure Digital (SD) Card

1. Slide the SD card into the slot until it clicks into place.

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

Base cover

Removing the base cover

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

2. To remove the base cover:

a. Loosen the screws that secure the base cover to the computer [1].

b. Lift the base cover from the edges and remove it from the computer [2, 3].

NOTE: You may need a plastic scribe to lift the base cover from the edges.

Installing the base cover

1. Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the computer.

2. Press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.

3. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer.

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

Battery

Removing the battery

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

2. Remove the base cover.

3. To remove the battery:

a. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].

b. Remove the screw that secures the battery to the computer [2].

c. Lift the battery away from the computer [3].

Installing the battery

1. Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the palmrest.

NOTE: Ensure that the battery cable is routed through the routing clips on the battery.

2. Tighten the screws to secure the battery to the computer.

NOTE: The number of screws will vary depending on the type of battery.

3. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.

4. Install the base cover.

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

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Removing the Solid State Drive (SSD)

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

3. To remove the SSD:

a. Remove the screw that secures the SSD to the computer [1].

b. Remove the SSD from the computer [2].

Installing the Solid State Drive (SSD)

1. Insert the SSD into the connector on the system board.

2. Tighten the screw to secure the SSD to the computer.

3. Install the:

a. battery

b. base cover

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

PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)

Removing the optional PCIe SSD

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

3. To remove the PCIe SSD:

a. Remove the screws that secure the SSD bracket to the computer [1].

b. Remove the SSD bracket [2].

c. Remove the SSD from the computer [3].

Installing the optional PCIe SSD

1. Insert the SSD into the connector on the system board.

2. Place the SSD bracket over the SSD and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer.

3. Install the:

a. battery

b. base cover

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

Speaker

Removing the speakers

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

3. To remove the speaker:

a. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board [1].

b. Unroute the speaker cable from the routing clips on the touchpad and the computer [2].

c. Remove the speaker from the computer [3].

Installing the speakers

1. Place the speakers into the slots on the computer.

2. Route the speaker cable through the retention clips on the computer.

3. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board.

4. Install the:

a. battery

b. base cover

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

Coin cell battery

Removing the coin cell battery

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

3. To remove the coin cell battery:

a. Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].

b. Lift the coin cell battery to release it from the adhesive and remove it from the system board [2].

Installing the coin cell battery

1. Insert the coin cell battery into the slot on the computer.

2. Connect the coin cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.

3. Install the:

a. battery

b. base cover

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

WWAN card

Removing the WWAN card

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

3. To remove the WWAN card:

a. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card [1].

b. Remove the metal bracket [2].

c. Disconnect the WWAN cables from the connectors on the WWAN card [3].

d. Remove the WWAN card from the computer [4].

Installing the WWAN card

1. Insert the WWAN card into the connector on the computer.

2. Connect the WWAN cables to the connectors on the WWAN card.

3. Place the metal bracket and tighten the screw to secure it to the computer.

4. Install the:

a. battery

b. base cover

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

WLAN card

Removing the WLAN card

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

3. To remove the WLAN card:

a. Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket to the WLAN card [1].

b. Remove the metal bracket [2].

c. Disconnect the WLAN cables from the connectors on the WLAN card [3].

d. Remove the WLAN card from the computer [4].

Installing the WLAN card

1. Insert the WLAN card into the connector on the system board.

2. Connect the WLAN cables to the connectors on the WLAN card.

3. Place the metal bracket and tighten the screw to secure it to the computer.

4. Install the:

a. battery

b. base cover

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

Memory module

Removing the memory module

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

3. Pull the clips securing the memory module until the memory module pops up [1].

4. Remove the memory module from the system board [2].

Installing the memory module

1. Insert the memory module into the memory module socket until the clips secure the memory module.

2. Install the:

a. battery

b. base cover

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

Heat sink

Removing the heat sink assembly

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

3. Disconnect the fan cable.

4. Remove the screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the computer and the system board [1, 2].

5. To remove the heat sink:

a. Remove the screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the system board [1, 2, 3, 4].

NOTE: Remove the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board in the order of the callouts shown [1,

2, 3, 4].

b. Lift the heat sink assembly from the system board [5].

Installing the heat sink assembly

1. Align the heat sink assembly with screw holders on the system board.

2. Tighten the screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the computer and system board.

NOTE: Tighten the screws on the system board in the order of the callout numbers [1, 2, 3, 4].

3. Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board.

4. Install the:

a. battery

b. base cover

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

Power connector port

Removing the power connector port

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

3. To remove the power connector port:

a. Disconnect the power connector port cable from the system board[1] .

b. Unroute the power connector port cable from the clip on the heat sink.

c. Remove the screw to release the metal bracket on the power connector port [2].

d. Lift the metal bracket from the computer [3].

e. Remove the power connector port from the computer [4].

Installing the power connector port

1. Insert the power connector port into the slot on the computer.

2. Place the metal bracket on the power connector port and tighten the screw to secure the power connector port to the

computer.

3. Route the power connector port cable through the routing clip on the heat sink.

4. Connect the power connector port cable to the connector on the system board.

5. Install the:

a. battery

b. base cover

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

Dock frame

Removing the dock frame

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

3. Remove the screws that secure the dock frame to the computer [1].

4. Lift the dock frame from the computer [2].

Installing the dock frame

1. Place the dock frame on the computer.

2. Tighten the screws to secure the dock frame to the computer.

3. Install the:

a. battery

b. base cover

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

System board

Removing the system board

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

c. memory module

d. SSD

e. dock frame

f. WLAN card

g. WWAN card

h. heat sink assembly

i. coin cell battery

3. To remove the display assembly cable:

a. Unroute the WWAN and WLAN cables [1].

b. Remove the screws that secures the display assembly cable bracket to the system board [2].

c. Lift the display assembly cable bracket from the computer [3].

d. Disconnect the display assembly cable from the computer [4].

4. Disconnect the speaker cable [1], coin cell battery cable [2], LED board cable, touchpad cable [3, 4], and power connector port

cable [5].

5. To remove the system board:

a. Remove the screws that secure the metal bracket to the system board [1]

b. Lift the metal bracket [2].

c. Remove the screws that secure system board to the computer [3].

d. Lift the system board from the computer [4].

Installing the system board

1. Align the system board with the screw holders on the computer.

2. Place the metal bracket over the memory module connectors and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer.

3. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer.

4. Connect the speaker, power connector, LED, touchpad, and system board cables to the connectors on the system board:

5. Connect the display assembly cable to the connector on the system board.

6. Place the metal bracket over the display assembly cable and tighten the screws to secure it.

7. Install the:

a. coin cell battery

b. heat sink assembly

c. WWAN card

d. WLAN card

e. dock frame

f. SSD

g. memory module

h. battery

i. base cover

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

Keyboard

Removing the keyboard assembly

NOTE: The keyboard and the keyboard tray together is called the keyboard assembly.

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

c. SSD

d. WLAN card

e. WWAN card

f. memory module

g. heat sink assembly

h. coin cell battery

i. dock frame

j. power connector port

k. system board

3. Peel the touchpad cable from the keyboard assembly [1].

4. Disconnect the keyboard cables from the connectors on the touchpad board [2, 3].

5. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard assembly to the computer [1].

6. Lift the keyboard assembly from the computer [2].

Removing the keyboard from the keyboard tray

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

2. Remove the keyboard assembly.

3. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the keyboard assembly [1].

4. Lift the keyboard away from the keyboard tray [2].

Installing the keyboard to the keyboard tray

1. Align the keyboard with the screw holders on the keyboard tray.

2. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard to the keyboard tray.

3. Install the keyboard assembly.

Installing the keyboard assembly

NOTE: The keyboard and the keyboard tray together is called the keyboard assembly.

1. Align the keyboard assembly with the screw holders on the computer.

2. Tighten the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.

3. Connect the keyboard cables to the connectors on the touchpad board.

4. Install the:

a. system board

b. dock frame

c. WLAN card

d. WWAN card

e. memory module

f. heat sink assembly

g. power connector port

h. coin cell battery

i. SSD

j. battery

k. base cover

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

Display assembly

Removing the display assembly

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

c. WLAN card

d. WWAN card

3. To remove the display hinge brackets:

a. Remove the screw that secures the display hinge bracket to the computer [1].

b. Remove the display hinge bracket from the computer [2].

4. To disconnect the display assembly cable:

a. Unroute the WLAN and WWAN cables from the routing channel on the system board [1].

b. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly cable bracket to the computer [2].

c. Remove the display assembly cable bracket to access the display assembly cable [3].

d. Disconnect the display assembly cable from the system board [4].

5. To disconnect the display assembly:

a. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly [1].

b. Release the WWAN and WLAN cables and display assembly cable from the slot on the computer [2].

6. To remove the display assembly:

a. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer [1].

b. Open the display assembly [2] and lift the display assembly to remove it from the computer [3].

Installing the display assembly

1. Insert the display hinges into the slots on the computer.

NOTE: This should be done with the display assembly in open position. Ensure that the cables are free from the

hinge slots and computer.

2. Close the display assembly.

3. Insert the WLAN and WWAN cables through the slot on the computer

4. Route the display assembly cable through the slot and routing clips on the computer.

5. Tighten the screws to secure the display assembly to the computer.

6. Route the WLAN and WWAN cables through the routing channel on the system board.

7. Connect the WLAN and WWAN cables to the connectors on the WLAN and WWAN cards.

8. Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board.

9. Place the display cable bracket over the connector and tighten the screws to secure the display cable to the system board.

10. Tighten the screws to secure the display assembly to the computer.

11. Install the display hinge brackets and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer.

12. Install the:

a. WLAN card

b. WWAN card

c. battery

d. base cover

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

Display bezel

Removing the display bezel

NOTE: The display bezel is available only for non touch systems.

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

c. display assembly

3. Using a plastic scribe, release the tabs on the edges to release the display bezel from the display assembly [1, 2].

4. Remove the display bezel from the display assembly.

Installing the display bezel

1. Place the display bezel on the display assembly.

2. Press the edges of the display bezel until it clicks onto the display assembly.

3. Install the:

a. display assembly

b. battery

c. base cover

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

Display panel

Removing the display panel

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

c. display assembly

d. display bezel

NOTE: This is applicable only for non touch systems.

3. To remove the display panel for non touch systems:

a. Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly [1].

b. Lift the display panel and turn the display panel over to access the eDP cable [2].

c. Peel the adhesive [3] to access the eDP cable.

d. Disconnect the eDP cable from the connector [4, 5, 6].

e. Lift the display panel.

4. To remove the display panel for touch systems:

a. Using a plastic scribe lift the edges of the display panel to disengage it from the display assembly.

b. Place the display panel facedown.

c. Slide the display assembly to access the eDP cable.

d. Peel the adhesive to access the eDP cable [1].

e. Disconnect the eDP cable from the connector on the back of the display panel [2, 3].

f. Lift the display assembly from the display pane [4].

Installing the display panel

1. To install the display panel for non touch systems:

a. Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the back of the display panel and fix the adhesive tape.

b. Align the display panel with the tabs on the display assembly.

c. Tighten the screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly.

2. To install the display panel for touch systems:

a. Place the display panel facedown.

b. Place the display assembly over the display panel and slide it forward.

c. Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the back of the display panel and fix the adhesive tape.

d. Turn the display assembly over.

e. Align the display panel with the tabs on the display assembly.

f. Press the edges of the display panel to secure it to the display assembly.

3. Install the:

a. display bezel

NOTE: This is applicable only for non touch systems.

b. display assembly

c. battery

d. base cover

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

Display hinges

Removing the display hinge

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

c. display assembly

d. display bezel

NOTE: This is applicable only for non touch systems.

e. display panel

NOTE: This is applicable only for touch systems.

3. To remove the hinges:

a. Remove the screws that secure the display hinge to the display assembly [1, 3].

NOTE: The number of screws will vary for touch and non touch systems.

b. Remove the display hinge [2, 4].

Figure 1. Removing hinges for a non touch system

Figure 2. Removing hinges for a touch system

Installing the display hinge

1. Align the display hinges with the screw holders on the display assembly.

2. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinge to the display assembly.

3. Install the:

a. display bezel

NOTE: This is applicable only for non touch systems.

b. display panel

NOTE: This is applicable only for touch systems.

c. display assembly

d. battery

e. base cover

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

eDP cable

Removing the eDP cable

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

c. display assembly

d. display bezel

NOTE: This is applicable only for non touch systems.

e. display panel

3. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera [1].

4. Peel the camera cable adhesive and unroute the eDP and display cable from the routing clips on the display assembly [2, 3].

5. Remove the eDP cable from the display assembly.

Figure 3. Removing the eDP cable for non touch systems

Figure 4. Removing the eDP cable for touch systems

Installing the eDP cable

1. Route the display cable through the routing clips on the display assembly.

2. Affix the camera cable adhesive and connect the camera cable.

3. Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the display assembly.

4. Install the:

a. display panel

b. display bezel

NOTE: This is applicable only for non touch systems.

c. display assembly

d. battery

e. base cover

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

Camera

Removing the camera

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

c. display assembly

d. display bezel

NOTE: This is applicable only for non touch systems.

e. display panel

3. Peel the adhesive that secures the camera to the display assembly [1].

4. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the display assembly [2].

5. Lift the camera away from the display assembly [3].

Figure 5. Removing the camera from a non touch system

Figure 6. Removing the camera from a touch system

Installing the camera

1. Place the camera on the display assembly.

2. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the display assembly

3. Affix the adhesive to secure the camera to the display assembly.

4. Install the:

a. display panel

b. display bezel

NOTE: This is applicable only for non touch systems.

c. display assembly

d. battery

e. base cover

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

Palmrest

Replacing the palmrest

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

2. Remove the:

a. base cover

b. battery

c. memory module

d. SSD

e. dock frame

f. WLAN card

g. WWAN card

h. heat sink assembly

i. power connector port

j. coin cell battery

k. display assembly

l. speakers

m. keyboard

n. system board

NOTE: The component you are left with is the palmrest.

3. Install the following components on the new palmrest.

a. keyboard assembly

b. system board

c. coin cell battery

d. WLAN card

e. WWAN card

f. memory module

g. heat sink assembly

h. power connector port

i. dock frame

j. display assembly

k. SSD

l. speakers

m. battery

n. base cover

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

System Setup

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

• 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

NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number.

• Optical Drive

• Diagnostics

NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, will display the ePSA diagnostics screen.

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

Navigation keys

The following table displays the system setup 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 1. Navigation keys

Keys Navigation

Up arrow Moves to the previous field.

Down arrow Moves to the next field.

Enter Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.

Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable.

Tab Moves to the next focus area.

NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.

Esc Moves to the previous page till 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.

F1 Displays the System Setup help file.

System setup options

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

General screen options

This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.

Option Description

System Information This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.

• System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date,

Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.

• Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels

Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM ASize, DIMM B Size,

• Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock Speed,

Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor L3 Cache, HT Capable,

and 64-Bit Technology.

• Device Information: Displays Primary Hard Drive, M.2 SSD-0, Dock eSATA Device, LOM MAC Address,

Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio Controller,

Wi-Fi Device, WiGig Device, Cellular Device, Bluetooth Device.

Battery Information Displays the battery status and the type of AC adapter connected to the computer.

Boot Sequence Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system.

• Diskette Drive

• Internal HDD

• USB Storage Device

• CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive

• Onboard NIC

Advanced Boot

Options

This option allows you the legacy option ROMs to load. By default, the Enable Legacy Option ROMs is

disabled.

Date/Time Allows you to change the date and time.

System Configuration screen options

Option Description

Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are:

• Disabled

• Enabled

• Enabled w/PXE: This option is enabled by default.

Parallel Port Allows you to configure the parallel port on the docking station. The options are:

• Disabled

• AT: This option is enabled by default.

• PS2

Option Description

• ECP

Serial Port Allows you to configure the integrated serial port. The options are:

• Disabled

• COM1: This option is enabled by default.

• COM2

• COM3

• COM4

SATA Operation Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are:

• Disabled

• AHCI

• RAID On: This option is enabled by default.

Drives Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. All drives are enabled by default. The options are:

• SATA-1

• M.2 PCI-e SSD-0

• SATA-2

SMART Reporting This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup. This

technology is part of the SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. This

option is disabled by default.

• Enable SMART Reporting

USB Configuration This is an optional feature.

This field configures the integrated USB controller. If Boot Support is enabled, the system is allowed to boot

any type of USB Mass Storage Devices (HDD, memory key, floppy).

If USB port is enabled, device attached to this port is enabled and available for OS.

If USB port is disabled, the OS cannot see any device attached to this port.

The options are:

• Enable USB Boot Support (by default enable)

• Enable External USB Port (by default enable)

NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings.

USB PowerShare This field configures the USB PowerShare feature behavior. This option allows you to charge external

devices using the stored system battery power through the USB PowerShare port.

Audio This field enables or disables the integrated audio controller. By default, the Enable Audio option is selected.

The options are:

• Enable Microphone (by default enable)

• Enable Internal Speaker (by default enable)

Option Description

Keyboard

Illumination

This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard brightness

level can be set from 0% to 100%. The options are:

• Disabled

• Dim

• Bright (enabled by default)

Keyboard Backlight

with AC

The Keyboard Backlight with AC option does not affect the main keyboard illumination feature. Keyboard

Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field has an effect when the

backlight is enabled.

Keyboard Backlight

Timeout with AC

The Keyboard Backlight Timeout dims out with AC option. The main keyboard illumination feature is not

affected. Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field has an

effect when the backlight is enabled.

Keyboard Backlight

Timeout on Battery

The Keyboard Backlight Timeout dims out with Battery option. The main keyboard illumination feature is not

affected. Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field has an

effect when the backlight is enabled.

Unobtrusive Mode This option, when enabled, pressing Fn+F7 turns off all light and sound emissions in the system. To resume

normal operation, press Fn+F7 again. This option is disabled by default.

Miscellaneous

Devices

Allows you to enable or disable the following devices:

• Enable Camera —enabled by default

• SD Card Read Only —enabled by default

• Enable Media Card

• Disable Media Card

Video screen options

Option Description

LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness depending up on the power source (On Battery and On AC).

NOTE: The video setting will be visible only when a video card is installed into the system.

Security screen options

Option Description

Admin Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password.

NOTE: You must set the admin password before you set the system or hard drive password.

Deleting the admin password automatically deletes the system password and the hard drive

password.

NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.

Default setting: Not set

System Password Allows you to set, change or delete the system password.

NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.

Option Description

Default setting: Not set

Internal HDD-2

Password

Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator password.

NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.

Default setting: Not set

Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords.

Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected.

NOTE: If Strong Password is enabled, Admin and System passwords must contain at least one

uppercase character, one lowercase character and be at least 8 characters long.

Password

Configuration

Allows you to determine the minimum and maximum length of Administrator and System passwords.

Password Bypass Allows you to enable or disable the permission to bypass the System and the Internal HDD password, when

they are set. The options are:

• Disabled

• Reboot bypass

Default setting: Disabled

Password Change Allows you to enable the disable permission to the System and Hard Drive passwords when the admin

password is set.

Default setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes is selected.

Non-Admin Setup

Changes

Allows you to determine whether changes to the setup options are allowed when an Administrator

Password is set. If disabled the setup options are locked by the admin password.

TPM 1.2/2.0

Security

Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. The options are:

• TPM On (enabled by default)

• Clear

• PPI Bypass for Enabled Commands

• PPI Bypass for Disabled Commands

• Disabled

• Enabled

NOTE: To upgrade or downgrade TPM1.2/2.0, download the TPM wrapper tool (software).

Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are:

• Deactivate

• Disable

• Activate

NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no

further changes will be allowed

Default setting: Deactivate

Option Description

CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.

Enable CPU XD Support (default)

OROM Keyboard

Access

Allows you to set an option to enter the Option ROM Configuration screens using hotkeys during boot. The

options are:

• Enable

• One Time Enable

• Disable

Default setting: Enable

Admin Setup

Lockout

Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set.

Default Setting: Disabled

Secure Boot screen options

Option Description

Secure Boot Enable This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature.

• Disabled

• Enabled

Default setting: Enabled.

Intel Software

Guard Extensions

This fields specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in

the context of the main OS. The options are:

•Disabled (Default Setting)

• Enabled

Enclave Memory

Size:

This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The option are:

• 32 MB

• 64 MB

• 128 MB

Intel Software

Guard Extensions

This fields specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in

the context of the main OS. The options are:

•Disabled (Default Setting)

• Enabled

Enclave Memory

Size:

This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The option are:

• 32 MB

• 64 MB

• 128 MB

Option Description

Expert Key

Management

Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The Enable

Custom Mode option is disabled by default. The options are:

• PK

• KEK

• db

• dbx

If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear. The options are:

•Save to File—Saves the key to a user-selected file

•Replace from File—Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected file

•Append from File—Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected file

•Delete—Deletes the selected key

•Reset All Keys—Resets to default setting

•Delete All Keys—Deletes all the keys

NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made will be erased and the keys will

restore to default settings.

Intel Software

Guard Extensions

This fields specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in

the context of the main OS. The options are:

•Disabled (Default Setting)

• Enabled

Enclave Memory

Size

This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The option are:

• 32 MB

• 64 MB

• 128 MB

Intel Software Guard Extensions screen options

Option Description

Intel SGX Enable This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in

the context of the main OS. The options are:

• Disabled

• Enabled

Default setting: Disabled

Enclave Memory

Size

This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The options are:

• 32 MB

• 64 MB

• 128 MB

Performance screen options

Option Description

Multi Core Support This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores enabled. The performance of some applications

improves with the additional cores. This option is enabled by default. Allows you to enable or disable multi-

core support for the processor. The installed processor supports two cores. If you enable Multi Core

Support, two cores are enabled. If you disable Multi Core Support, one core is enabled.

• Enable Multi Core Support

Default setting: The option is enabled.

Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature.

• Enable Intel SpeedStep

Default setting: The option is enabled.

C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states.

• C states

Default setting: The option is enabled.

Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor.

• Enable Intel TurboBoost

Default setting: The option is enabled.

Hyper-Thread

Control

Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading in the processor.

• Disabled

• Enabled

Default setting: Enabled.

Power Management screen options

Option Description

AC Behavior Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is

connected.

Default setting: Wake on AC is not selected.

Auto On Time Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options are:

• Disabled

• Every Day

• Weekdays

• Select Days

Option Description

Default setting: Disabled

USB Wake Support Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby.

NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power

adapter is removed during Standby, the system setup removes power from all the USB ports to

conserve battery power.

• Enable USB Wake Support

Default setting: The option is disabled.

Wireless Radio

Control

Allows you to enable or disable the feature that automatically switches from wired or wireless networks

without depending on the physical connection.

• Control WLAN Radio

• Control WWAN Radio

Default setting: The option is disabled.

Wake on LAN/

WLAN

Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer from the Off state when triggered

by a LAN signal.

• Disabled

• LAN Only

• WLAN Only

• LAN or WLAN

Default setting: Disabled

Block Sleep This option lets you block entering to sleep (S3 state) in operating system environment.

Block Sleep (S3 state)

Default setting: This option is disabled

Peak Shift This option enables you to minimize the AC power consumption during the peak power times of day. After

you enable this option, your system runs only in battery even if the AC is attached.

Dock Support on

Battery

This option allows you to use the docking station when AC power is absent but only when the battery is

above a certain charge percentage. The percentage may change per battery and per platform.

• Dock Support on Battery

Default setting: Disabled

Advanced Battery

Charge

Configuration

This option enables you to maximize the battery health. By enabling this option, your system uses the

standard charging algorithm and other techniques, during the non-work hours to improve the battery

health.

Disabled

Default setting: Disabled

Option Description

Primary Battery

Charge

Configuration

Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery. The options are:

• Adaptive

• Standard — Fully charges your battery at a standard rate.

• ExpressCharge — The battery charges over a shorter period of time using Dell’s fast charging

technology. This option is enabled by default.

• Primarily AC use

• Custom

If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.

NOTE: All charging mode may not be available for all the batteries. To enable this option, disable

the Advanced Battery Charge Configuration option.

POST Behavior screen options

Option Description

Adapter Warnings Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power

adapters.

Default setting: Enable Adapter Warnings

Keypad

(Embedded)

Allows you to choose one of two methods to enable the keypad that is embedded in the internal keyboard.

• Fn Key Only: This option is enabled by default.

• By Numlock

NOTE: When setup is running, this option has no effect. Setup works in Fn Key Only mode.

Mouse/Touchpad Allows you to define how the system handles mouse and touch pad input. The options are:

• Serial Mouse

• PS2 Mouse

• Touchpad/PS-2 Mouse: This option is enabled by default.

Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots.

Enable Network. This option is enabled by default.

Fn Key Emulation Allows you to set the option where the Scroll Lock key is used to simulate the Fn key feature.

Enable Fn Key Emulation (default)

Fn Lock Options Allows you to let hot key combinations Fn + Esc toggle the primary behavior of F1–F12, between their

standard and secondary functions. If you disable this option, you cannot toggle dynamically the primary

behavior of these keys. The available options are:

• Fn Lock. This option is selected by default.

• Lock Mode Disable/Standard

• Lock Mode Enable/Secondary

MEBx Hotkey Allows you to specify whether the MEBx Hotkey function should enable, during the system boot.

Option Description

Default Setting: Enable MEBx Hotkey

Fastboot Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are:

• Minimal

• Thorough (default)

• Auto

Extended BIOS

POST Time

Allows you to create an additional preboot delay. The options are:

• 0 seconds. This option is enabled by default.

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

Virtualization support screen options

Option Description

Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology.

Enable Intel Virtualization Technology (default).

VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities

provided by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O.

Enable VT for Direct I/O - enabled by default.

Trusted Execution This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional

hardware capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology. The TPM Virtualization Technology,

and Virtualization technology for direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature.

Trusted Execution - disabled by default.

Wireless screen options

Option Description

Wireless Switch Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are:

• WWAN

• GPS (on WWAN Module)

• WLAN/WiGig

• Bluetooth

All the options are enabled by default.

NOTE: For WLAN and WiGig enable or disable controls are tied together and they cannot be

enabled or disabled independently.

Wireless Device

Enable

Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.

• WWAN/GPS

Option Description

• WLAN/WiGig

• Bluetooth

All the options are enabled by default.

Maintenance screen options

Option Description

Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.

Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default.

BIOS Downgrade This controls flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions.

Data Wipe This field allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. The following is list of

devices affected:

• Internal HDD

• Internal SDD

• Internal mSATA

• Internal eMMC

BIOS Recovery This field allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recover file on the user

primary hard drive or an external USB key.

• BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive (enabled by default)

System Log screen options

Option Description

BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.

Thermal Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events.

Power Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events.

Updating the BIOS

It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops,

ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet

1. Restart the computer.

2. Go to Dell.com/support.

3. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.

NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?

NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. Proceed with the instructions on screen.

4. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer.

5. Choose the Product Type from the list.

6. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.

7. Click Get drivers and click View All Drivers.

The Drivers and Downloads page opens.

8. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.

9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.

You can also analyze which drivers need an update. To do this for your product, click Analyze System for Updates and follow

the instructions on the screen.

10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File.

The File Download window appears.

11. Click Save to save the file on your computer.

12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: It is recommended not to update the BIOS version for more than 3 revisions. For example: If you want to update

the BIOS from 1.0 to 7.0, then install version 4.0 first and then install version 7.0.

System and setup password

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.

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.

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: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled.

Assigning a system password and setup password

You can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and/or Setup

Password only when Password Status is Unlocked. If the Password Status is Locked, you cannot change the System Password.

NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password are deleted and you need

not provide the system password to log on to the computer.

To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot.

1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.

The System Security screen appears.

2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.

3. Select System Password , enter your system password, and press Enter or Tab.

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

Re-enter the system password when prompted.

4. Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK.

5. Select Setup Password, type your system password and press Enter or Tab.

A message prompts you to re-type the setup password.

6. Type the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK.

7. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.

8. Press Y to save the changes.

The computer reboots.

Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password

Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System

and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.

To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.

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 promoted. If you delete

the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted.

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 reboots.

Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The

purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you

are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.

Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics

The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The ePSA is embedded

with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for particular

devices or device groups allowing you to:

• Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode

• Repeat tests

• Display or save test results

• Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s)

• View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully

• View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing

CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to test only your computer. Using this program with other computers may cause

invalid results or error messages.

NOTE: Some tests for specific devices require user interaction. Always ensure that you are present at the computer

terminal when the diagnostic tests are performed.

1. Power-on the computer.

2. As the computer boots, press the F12 key as the Dell logo appears.

3. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option.

The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the computer. The

diagnostics starts running the tests on all the detected devices.

4. To run a diagnostic test on a specific device, press Esc and click Yes to stop the diagnostic test.

5. Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests.

6. If there are any issues, error codes are displayed.

Note the error code and contact Dell.

Device status lights

Table 2. Device status lights

Icon Name Description

Power

status light

Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management

mode.

Hard drive

status light

Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

Icon Name Description

Battery

charge

indicator

Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.

NOTE: Refer to the following table for Battery charge LED indicator codes.

WiFi

indicator

Turns on when wireless networking is enabled.

The device status LEDs are usually located either on the top or left side of the keyboard. They display the storage, battery and

wireless devices connectivity and activity. Apart from that they can be useful as a diagnostic tool when there's a possible failure to

the system.

NOTE: The position of the power status light may vary depending on the system.

The following table lists how to read the LED codes when possible errors occur.

Table 3. Battery charge LED indicator

Amber blinking pattern Problem description Suggested resolution

2,1 CPU CPU failure

2,2 System board: BIOS ROM System board, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error

2,3 Memory No memory/RAM detected

2,4 Memory Memory/RAM failure

2,5 Memory Invalid memory installed

2,6 System board: Chipset System board / Chipset error

2,7 LCD Replace the system board

3,1 RTC Power Failure CMOS battery failure

3,2 PCI/Video PCI or video card/chip failure

The blinking patterns will consist of 2 set of numbers being represented by (First Group: Amber blinks, Second Group: White blinks)

NOTE:

1. First Group: The LED blinks 1 to 9 times followed by a brief pause with LED off at the interval of 1.5 seconds.(This is in

Amber color)

2. Second Group: The LED blinks 1 to 9 times, that would be then followed by a longer pause before the next cycle starts

again at the interval of 1.5 seconds.(This is in White color)

For Example: No Memory detected (2,3), Battery LED blinks two times of amber color followed by a pause, and then blinks three

times of white color. The Battery LED will pause for 3 seconds before the next cycle repeat itself again.

Battery status lights

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows:

Alternately blinking

amber light and

white light

An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop.

Alternately blinking

amber light with

steady white light

Temporary battery failure with AC adapter present.

Constantly blinking

amber light

Fatal battery failure with AC adapter present.

Light off Battery in full charge mode with AC adapter present.

White light on Battery in charge mode with AC adapter present.

Technical specifications

NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer in:

• Windows 10, click or tap Start → Settings → System → About.

• Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, click or tap Start → PC Settings → PC and devices → PC Info.

•Windows 7, click Start , right-click My Computer, and then select Properties.

System specifications

Feature Specification

Chipset Skylake

DRAM bus width 64-bit

Flash EPROM SPI 128 Mbits

PCIe bus 100 MHz

External Bus

Frequency

DMI 3.0 (8GT/s)

Processor specifications

Feature Specification

Types Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7

Intel Smart Cache 3 MB and 4 MB

Memory specifications

Feature Specification

Memory connector Two SODIMM slots

Memory capacity 4 GB and 8 GB

Memory type DDR4 SDRAM (2133MHz)

Minimum memory 4 GB

Maximum memory 16 GB

Audio specifications

Feature Specification

Types Four-channel high-definition audio

Controller Realtek ALC3235

Stereo conversion 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog)

Internal interface High-definition audio

External interface Microphone-in, stereo headphones, and headset combo connector

Speakers Two

Internal speaker

amplifier

2 W (RMS) per channel

Volume controls Hot keys

Video specifications

Feature Specification

Type Integrated on system board

UMA controller Intel HD Graphics 520/540

External display

support • One HDMI

• One mDP

NOTE: Supports one VGA, two DP/DVI ports through Docking station.

Camera specifications

Feature Specification

HD Panel Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels (Non Touch)

FHD Panel

Resolution

1920 x 1080 pixels (Touch)

Video Resolution

(maximum)

1280 x 720 pixels

Diagonal viewing

angle

74°

Communication specifications

Features Specification

Network adapter 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet (RJ-45)

Wireless Internal wireless local area network (WLAN) and wireless wide area network (WWAN)

Features Specification

• Bluetooth 4.1 LE

Port and connector specifications

Feature Specification

Audio One microphone/stereo headphone/speakers connector

Video • One HDMI

• One mDP

Network adapter One RJ-45 connector

USB Three USB 3.0, one PowerShare

Memory card reader Up to SD4.0

Micro Subscriber

Identity Module

(uSIM) card

One

Docking port One

Smart Card One

Display specifications

Feature Specification

HD anti-glare

Height 181.4 mm (7.14 inches)

Width 290.5 mm (11.4 inches)

Diagonal 3.0 mm (0.1 inch)

Maximum resolution 1366 x 768

Refresh rate 60 Hz/48 Hz

Maximum viewing

angles (horizontal)

+/-40°

Maximum viewing

angles (vertical)

+10°/-30°

Pixel pitch 0.2025 x 0.2025

Touch FHD anti-

glare:

Height 194.9 mm (7.67 inches)

Width 302.8 mm (11.9 inches)

Diagonal 5.95 mm (0.23 inch)

Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080

Feature Specification

Refresh rate 60 Hz/48 Hz

Maximum viewing

angles (horizontal)

+/-80°

Maximum viewing

angles (vertical)

+/-80°

Pixel pitch 0.144 x 0.144

Keyboard specifications

Feature Specification

Number of keys • United States: 82 keys

• United Kingdom: 83 keys

• Brazil: 84 keys

• Japan: 86 keys

Touchpad specifications

Feature Specification

Active Area:

X-axis 99.50 mm

Y-axis 53.00 mm

Battery specifications

Feature Specification

Type • 3-cell Lithium Prismatic battery with ExpressCharge

• 4-cell Lithium Prismaticbattery with ExpressCharge

3–cell:

Depth 105.9 mm (4.17 inches)

Height 6.1 mm (0.24 inch)

Width 181.00 mm (7.13 inches)

Weight 195.0 g (0.43 lb)

Voltage 11.10 VDC

4–cell:

Depth 105.9 mm (4.17 inches)

Height 6.1 mm (0.24 inch)

Width 238.00 mm (9.37 inches)

Feature Specification

Weight 290.3 g (0.85 lb)

Voltage 7.40 VDC

Life span 300 discharge per charge cycles

Temperature range

Operating • Charge: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 158°F)

• Discharge: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 122°F)

• Operating: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)

Non-operating - 20°C to 65°C (- 4°F to 149°F)

Coin cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell

AC Adapter specifications

Feature Specification

Type 65 W and 90 W

Input voltage 90 V AC to 264 V AC

Input current

(maximum)

1.5 A

Input frequency 47 Hz to 63 Hz

Output power 65 W and 90 W

Output current 3.34 A and 4.62 A

Rated output

voltage

19.5 V DC

Weight 230 g (65 W) and 285 g (90 W)

Dimensions 107 x 46 x 29.5 mm (65W) / 130 x 66 x 22 mm (90W)

Temperature range

(Operating)

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Temperature range

(Non-Operating)

–40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)

Physical specifications

Feature Specification

Front height (non-

touch) 17.2 mm ( 0.68 inch)

Front height (touch) 18.20 mm (0.72 inch)

Back height (non-

touch) 19.4 mm ( 0.76 inch)

Feature Specification

Back height (touch) 21.8 mm (0.82 inch)

Width 334.00 mm (13.14 inches)

Depth 232.0 mm (9.13 inches)

Weight (non-touch

with 3–cell battery)

1.41 kg (3.13 lb)

Weight (touch with

3–cell battery)

1.65 kg (3.65 lb)

Environmental specifications

Temperature Specifications

Operating 0 °C to 60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F)

Storage –51 °C to 71 °C (–59 °F to 159 °F)

Relative humidity

(maximum) Specifications

Operating 10 % to 90 % (non condensing)

Storage 5 % to 95 % (non condensing)

Altitude

(maximum) Specifications

Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)

0° to 35°C

Non-operating –15.24 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)

Airborne

contaminant level

G2 or lower as defined by ISA S71.04–1985

Contacting Dell

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

packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some

services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:

1. Go to Dell.com/support.

2. Select your support category.

3. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page.

4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

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