Table of Contents
- Dell Precision 3520 Owner's Manual
- Working on your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Subscriber Identity Module(SIM) board
- Base cover
- Battery
- Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Hard drive
- Coin cell battery
- WLAN card
- WWAN card
- Memory module
- Keyboard
- Heat sink
- Power connector port
- Chassis frame
- System board
- Touchpad panel
- SmartCard module
- LED board
- Speaker
- Hinge cap
- Display assembly
- Display bezel
- Display hinges
- Display panel
- eDP cable
- Camera
- Palm rest
- Technology and components
- System setup options
- Boot Sequence
- Navigation keys
- System Setup overview
- Accessing System Setup
- General screen options
- System Configuration screen options
- Video screen options
- Security screen options
- Secure Boot screen options
- Intel Software Guard Extensions
- Performance screen options
- Power Management screen options
- POST Behavior screen options
- Virtualization support screen options
- Wireless screen options
- Maintenance screen options
- System Log screen options
- Updating the BIOS
- System and setup password
- Technical specifications
- System specifications
- Processor specifications
- Memory specifications
- Storage specifications
- Audio specifications
- Video specifications
- Camera specifications
- Communication specifications
- Port and connector specifications
- Contactless smart card specifications
- Display specifications
- Keyboard specifications
- Touchpad specifications
- Battery specifications
- AC Adapter specifications
- Physical specifications
- Environmental specifications
- Diagnostics
- Contacting Dell
DELL m3520 User Manual
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Dell Precision 3520
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P60F
Regulatory Type: P60F001
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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may be trademarks of their respective owners.
2017 - 01
Rev. A00
Contents
1 Working on your computer............................................................................................................................. 7
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Before working inside your computer..............................................................................................................................7
Turning off your computer — Windows 10....................................................................................................................8
After working inside your computer................................................................................................................................ 8
2 Removing and installing components............................................................................................................10
Recommended tools........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Subscriber Identity Module(SIM) board........................................................................................................................10
Installing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card...................................................................................10
Removing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card................................................................................ 10
Base cover..........................................................................................................................................................................11
Removing the base cover...........................................................................................................................................11
Installing the base cover............................................................................................................................................ 12
Battery............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Removing the battery................................................................................................................................................ 12
Installing the battery...................................................................................................................................................13
Solid State Drive (SSD)................................................................................................................................................... 13
Removing the M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)............................................................................................................13
Installing the M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD).............................................................................................................. 14
Hard drive.......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Removing the hard drive assembly.......................................................................................................................... 14
Installing the hard drive assembly.............................................................................................................................15
Coin cell battery................................................................................................................................................................15
Removing the coin cell battery................................................................................................................................. 15
Installing the coin cell battery....................................................................................................................................16
WLAN card........................................................................................................................................................................16
Removing the WLAN card.........................................................................................................................................16
Installing the WLAN card........................................................................................................................................... 17
WWAN card.......................................................................................................................................................................17
Removing the WWAN card....................................................................................................................................... 17
Installing the WWAN card......................................................................................................................................... 18
Memory module................................................................................................................................................................18
Removing the memory module.................................................................................................................................18
Installing the memory module................................................................................................................................... 19
Keyboard............................................................................................................................................................................19
Removing the keyboard trim.....................................................................................................................................19
Removing the keyboard............................................................................................................................................20
Installing the keyboard...............................................................................................................................................23
Installing the keyboard trim.......................................................................................................................................23
Heat sink........................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Removing the heat sink assembly............................................................................................................................24
Installing the heat sink assembly .............................................................................................................................25
Contents 3
Power connector port.....................................................................................................................................................25
Removing the power connector port......................................................................................................................25
Installing the power connector port........................................................................................................................ 26
Chassis frame...................................................................................................................................................................26
Removing the chassis frame.................................................................................................................................... 26
Installing the chassis frame.......................................................................................................................................28
System board................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Removing the system board.....................................................................................................................................28
Installing the system board........................................................................................................................................31
Touchpad panel.................................................................................................................................................................31
Removing the touchpad panel.................................................................................................................................. 31
Installing the touchpad panel....................................................................................................................................33
SmartCard module...........................................................................................................................................................33
Removing the SmartCard reader.............................................................................................................................33
Installing the SmartCard reader...............................................................................................................................35
LED board.........................................................................................................................................................................35
Removing the LED board..........................................................................................................................................35
Installing the LED board............................................................................................................................................ 36
Speaker..............................................................................................................................................................................37
Removing the speaker...............................................................................................................................................37
Installing the speaker.................................................................................................................................................38
Hinge cap..........................................................................................................................................................................38
Removing the hinge cap........................................................................................................................................... 38
Installing the hinge cap..............................................................................................................................................39
Display assembly.............................................................................................................................................................. 39
Removing the display assembly............................................................................................................................... 39
Installing the display assembly..................................................................................................................................43
Display bezel..................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Removing the display bezel...................................................................................................................................... 43
Installing the display bezel.........................................................................................................................................44
Display hinges...................................................................................................................................................................44
Removing the display hinge......................................................................................................................................44
Installing the display hinge........................................................................................................................................ 45
Display panel.....................................................................................................................................................................46
Removing the display panel......................................................................................................................................46
Installing the display panel.........................................................................................................................................47
eDP cable..........................................................................................................................................................................48
Removing the eDP cable...........................................................................................................................................48
Installing the eDP cable.............................................................................................................................................48
Camera..............................................................................................................................................................................49
Removing the camera............................................................................................................................................... 49
Installing the camera................................................................................................................................................. 50
Palm rest...........................................................................................................................................................................50
Replacing the palm rest............................................................................................................................................ 50
3 Technology and components.......................................................................................................................52
Power adapter..................................................................................................................................................................52
4Contents
Processors........................................................................................................................................................................52
Identifying processors in Windows 10..................................................................................................................... 52
Verifying the processor usage in Task Manager....................................................................................................52
Verifying the processor usage in Resource Monitor............................................................................................. 53
Chipsets............................................................................................................................................................................ 53
Intel chipset drivers................................................................................................................................................... 54
Downloading the chipset driver............................................................................................................................... 54
Identifying the chipset in Device Manager on Windows 10..................................................................................54
Graphic options................................................................................................................................................................55
Intel HD Graphics drivers..........................................................................................................................................55
Downloading drivers..................................................................................................................................................55
Display options................................................................................................................................................................. 56
Identifying the display adapter.................................................................................................................................56
Changing the screen resolution............................................................................................................................... 56
Rotating the display...................................................................................................................................................56
Adjusting brightness in Windows 10........................................................................................................................ 57
Cleaning the display...................................................................................................................................................57
Using touch screen in Windows 10..........................................................................................................................57
Connecting to external display devices.................................................................................................................. 58
Realtek ALC3246 Waves MaxxAudio Pro controller...................................................................................................58
Downloading the audio driver...................................................................................................................................58
Identifying the audio controller in Windows 10...................................................................................................... 58
Changing the audio settings.....................................................................................................................................59
WLAN cards..................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Secure Boot screen options.....................................................................................................................................59
Hard drive options........................................................................................................................................................... 59
Identifying the hard drive in Windows 10................................................................................................................60
Identifying the hard drive in the BIOS.....................................................................................................................60
Camera features.............................................................................................................................................................. 60
Identifying the camera in Device Manager on Windows 10................................................................................. 60
Starting the camera................................................................................................................................................... 61
Starting the camera application................................................................................................................................61
Memory features............................................................................................................................................................. 62
Verifying system memory in Windows 10............................................................................................................... 62
Verifying system memory in system setup (BIOS)............................................................................................... 62
Testing memory using ePSA.................................................................................................................................... 62
Realtek HD audio drivers.................................................................................................................................................63
4 System setup options.................................................................................................................................. 64
Boot Sequence.................................................................................................................................................................64
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................................................65
System Setup overview..................................................................................................................................................65
Accessing System Setup................................................................................................................................................ 65
General screen options................................................................................................................................................... 65
System Configuration screen options...........................................................................................................................66
Video screen options.......................................................................................................................................................68
Security screen options.................................................................................................................................................. 69
Contents 5
Secure Boot screen options........................................................................................................................................... 70
Intel Software Guard Extensions....................................................................................................................................71
Performance screen options........................................................................................................................................... 71
Power Management screen options..............................................................................................................................72
POST Behavior screen options...................................................................................................................................... 73
Virtualization support screen options............................................................................................................................74
Wireless screen options.................................................................................................................................................. 75
Maintenance screen options.......................................................................................................................................... 75
System Log screen options............................................................................................................................................ 76
Updating the BIOS ..........................................................................................................................................................76
System and setup password.......................................................................................................................................... 76
Assigning a system password and setup password...............................................................................................77
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password.......................................................................77
5 Technical specifications...............................................................................................................................78
System specifications......................................................................................................................................................78
Processor specifications................................................................................................................................................. 78
Memory specifications.................................................................................................................................................... 79
Storage specifications.....................................................................................................................................................79
Audio specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 79
Video specifications.........................................................................................................................................................80
Camera specifications.....................................................................................................................................................80
Communication specifications....................................................................................................................................... 80
Port and connector specifications................................................................................................................................. 81
Contactless smart card specifications...........................................................................................................................81
Display specifications....................................................................................................................................................... 81
Keyboard specifications.................................................................................................................................................. 82
Touchpad specifications................................................................................................................................................. 82
Battery specifications......................................................................................................................................................82
AC Adapter specifications.............................................................................................................................................. 83
Physical specifications.....................................................................................................................................................83
Environmental specifications..........................................................................................................................................84
6 Diagnostics..................................................................................................................................................85
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics..................................................................................85
Device status lights......................................................................................................................................................... 86
Battery status lights........................................................................................................................................................ 87
7 Contacting Dell............................................................................................................................................ 88
6Contents
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
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.
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Working on your computer 7
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.
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
1 Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2 Turn off your computer (see Turning off Your Computer).
3 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it.
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 network cables from the computer.
5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
6 Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
7 Remove the base cover.
8 Remove the main battery.
9 Turn the computer top-side up.
10 Open the display.
11 Press and hold the power button for few seconds, to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening
the display.
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.
12 Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots.
Turning off your computer — Windows 10
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
1 Click or tap .
2 Click or tap and then click or tap Shut down.
NOTE: 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.
8Working 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.
Working on your computer 9
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:
• Phillips #0 screwdriver
• Phillips #1 screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
Subscriber Identity Module(SIM) board
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.
2
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3 Remove the SIM card from the SIM card tray.
4 Push the SIM card tray into the slot until it clicks into place.
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 M2x5 captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer [1].
b Pry the base cover from the edge [2].
NOTE: You may need a plastic scribe to pry the base cover from the edge.
3 Lift the base cover away from the computer.
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Installing the base cover
1 Align the base cover with the screw holders on the computer.
2 Press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.
3 Tighten the M2x5 screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Battery
Removing the battery
NOTE: 92 WHr battery supports only SSD card and USB Type-C port, and cannot support 2.5–inch drive.
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 M2x5 captive screws that secure the battery to the computer [2].
c Lift the battery away from the computer [3].
12 Removing and installing components
Installing the battery
NOTE: If you want to install 92 WHr battery, make sure your computer has an SSD card and a USB Type-C port.
1 Insert the battery into the slot on the computer.
2 Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery.
3 Tighten the M2x5 captive screw to secure the battery to the computer.
4 Install the base cover.
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Solid State Drive (SSD)
Removing the M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
3 To remove the SSD:
a Peel off the adhesive tape that secures the SSD card [1].
b Remove the M2.0x3.0 screw that secures the SSD to the computer [2].
c Slide and lift the SSD from the computer [3].
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Installing the M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)
NOTE: Before installing SSD card, you must make sure that your computer has a 92 Whr battery.
1 Insert the SSD into the connector on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screw to secure the SSD to the computer.
3 Affix the adhesive tape to secure the SSD card.
4 Install the:
abattery
bbase cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Hard drive
Removing the hard drive assembly
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
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3 To remove the hard drive assembly:
a Disconnect the hard drive cable from the connector on the system board.
b Remove the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer.
c Lift the hard drive assembly away from the computer.
Installing the hard drive assembly
1 Insert the hard drive assembly into the slot on the computer.
2 Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive assembly to the computer.
3 Connect the hard drive cable to the connector on the hard drive and on the system board.
4 Install the:
abattery
bbase cover
5 Follow the procedures in After working inside your system.
Coin cell battery
Removing the coin cell battery
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
3 To remove the coin cell battery:
a Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b Pry the coin cell battery to release from the adhesive and lift it away from the system board [2].
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Installing the coin cell battery
1 Place the coin cell battery into the slot on the system board.
2 Connect the coin cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.
3 Install the:
abattery
bbase cover
4 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:
abase cover
bbattery
3 To remove the WLAN card:
a Remove the M2.0x3.0 screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer [1].
b Remove the metal tab that secures the WLAN cables [2].
c Disconnect the WLAN cables from the connectors on the WLAN card [3].
d Lift the WLAN card away from the connector [4].
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Installing the WLAN card
1 Insert the WLAN card into the slot on the computer.
2 Route the WLAN cables through the routing channel.
3 Connect the WLAN cables to the connectors on the WLAN Card.
4 Place the metal bracket and tighten the M2.0x3.0 screw to secures it to the computer.
5 Install the:
abattery
bbase cover
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your system.
WWAN card
Removing the WWAN card
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
3 To remove the WWAN card:
a Disconnect the WWAN cables from the connectors [1].
b Remove the M2.0x3.0 screw that secures the WWAN card to the computer [2].
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c Lift the WWAN card away from the connector [3].
Installing the WWAN card
1 Insert the WWAN card into the slot on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screw to secure WWAN card on the computer.
3 Connect the WWAN cables to the connectors on the WWAN Card.
4 Install the:
abattery
bbase 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:
abase cover
bbattery
3 To remove the memory module:
a Pry the clips securing the memory module until the memory pops-up [1].
b Lift the memory module away from the connector [2].
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Installing the memory module
1 Insert the memory module into the memory module socket until the clips secure the memory module.
2 Install the:
abattery
bbase cover
3 Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer.
Keyboard
Removing the keyboard trim
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Pry the keyboard trim from the edges [1] and lift it away from the computer [2].
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NOTE: You may need a plastic scribe to pry the keyboard trim from the edges.
Removing the keyboard
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
ckeyboard trim
3 Lift the latch, and disconnect the keyboard cable, touchpad cable and trackstick cable from the connector [1,2,3,4].
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4 To remove the keyboard:
a Remove the M2x2 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer [1].
b Pry the keyboard from the edge of the computer [2].
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5 Slide and life the keyboard away from the computer.
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Installing the keyboard
1 Align the keyboard with the screw holders on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0x2.5 screws to secure the keyboard to the computer.
3 Connect the keyboard cable, touchpad cable and trackstick cable to the connectors on the system board.
4 Install the:
akeyboard trim
bbattery
cbase cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your system.
Installing the keyboard trim
1 Align the keyboard trim with the tabs on the computer and press it until it clicks into place
2 Follow the procedure in After working inside your system.
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Heat sink
Removing the heat sink assembly
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
3 To remove the heat sink assembly:
a Disconnect the heat sink assembly cable and remove the screws that secure on the system board.
b Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws that secure the heat sink assembly on the system board [1].
NOTE: Remove the screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the system board in the order of the
callouts shown on the heat sink assembly [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].
c Lift the heat sink assembly away from the system board [2].
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Installing the heat sink assembly
1 Place the heat sink assembly on the system board and align it with the screw holders.
2 Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board.
NOTE: Tighten the screws on the system board in the order of the callout numbers [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].
3 Connect the heat sink assembly to the connector on the system board.
4 Install the:
abattery
bbase 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:
abase cover
bbattery
3 To remove the power connector port:
a Disconnect the power connector port cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b Remove the M2.0x3.0 screw to release the metal bracket that secures the power connector port [2].
c Remove the metal bracket that secures the power connector port [3].
d Lift the power connector port away from the computer [4].
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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.
3 Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screw to secure the metal bracket to the power connector port on the computer.
4 Connect the power connector port cable to the connector on the system board.
5 Install the:
abattery
bbase cover
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Chassis frame
Removing the chassis frame
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
aSIM card module
bbase cover
cbattery
dWLAN card
eWWAN card
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fSSD card or hard drive
3 To release the chassis frame:
a Release the WLAN and WWAN cables from the routing channels [1].
b Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board [2].
c Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable, touchpad cable and pointstick cable from the connector [ 3, 4, 5, 6].
4 To remove the chassis frame:
a Remove the screws (M2.0x3.0, M2x5) that secure the chassis frame to the computer [1].
b Lift the chassis frame away from the computer [2].
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Installing the chassis frame
1 Place the chassis frame on the computer and tighten the screws (M2x5, M2.0x3.0).
2 Connect the speaker, keyboard cable, touchpad cable and pointstick cable
3 Route the WLAN and WWAN cable.
4 Install the:
aSSD card or hard drive
bWWAN card
cWLAN card
dbattery
ebase cover
fSIM card module
5 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:
aSIM card module
bbase cover
cbattery
dWLAN card
eWWAN card
fSSD card or hard drive
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gmemory module
hheat sink assembly
icoin cell battery
jchassis frame
3 To release the system board:
a Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws that secures the metal bracket [1].
b Lift the metal bracket that secures the display cable [2].
c Disconnect the display cable from the connectors on the system board [3].
d Disconnect the power cable [4].
4 To remove the system board:
a Disconnect the LED board, mother board and touchpad cable from the system board [1, 2].
b Remove the M2.0x5.0 screws that secure the metal bracket and lift it away from the system board [3].
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5 Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws and lift the system board away from the computer [1, 2].
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Installing the system board
1 Align the system board with the screw holders on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screws to secure the system board to the computer.
3 Place the metal bracket and tighten the M2.0x5.0 screws on the system board.
4 Connect the LED, mother board and touchpad cable to the system board.
5 Connect the power cable.
6 Connect the display cable on the system board.
7 Place the metal and tighten the M2.0x3.0 screws that secure the display assembly on the system board.
8 Install the:
achassis frame
bcoin cell battery
cheat sink assembly
dmemory module
eSSD card or hard drive
fWWAN card
gWLAN card
hbattery
ibase cover
jSIM card module
9 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Touchpad panel
Removing the touchpad panel
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
cWLAN card
dWWAN card
eSSD card or hard drive
fchassis frame
3 To release the touchpad panel:
a Lift the latch and disconnect the SmartCard reader cable from the connector [1].
b Peel off the SmartCard reader cable from the adhesive [2].
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4 To remove the touchpad panel:
a Lift the latch and disconnect the touchpad panel cable from the connector [1].
b Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws that secure the touchpad panel to the computer [2].
c Lift the touchpad panel away from the computer.
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Installing the touchpad panel
1 Place the touchpad panel into the slot on the system board.
2 Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screws to secure the touchpad panel.
3 Connect the touchpad cable.
4 Connect the SmartCard reader cable to the computer.
5 Install the:
achassis frame
bSSD card or hard drive
cWWAN card
dWLAN card
ebattery
fbase cover
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
SmartCard module
Removing the SmartCard reader
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
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bbattery
cWLAN card
dWWAN card
eSSD card or hard drive
fchassis frame
3 To release the SmartCard reader:
a Disconnect the SmartCard reader board cable from the connector [1].
b Peel off the cable to release from the adhesive [2].
4 To remove the SmartCard reader:
a Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws that secure the SmartCard reader board to the palmrest [1].
b Push the SmartCard reader board to release it [2].
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Installing the SmartCard reader
1 Place the SmartCard reader on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screws to secure the SmartCard reader to the computer.
3 Affix the SmartCard reader cable and connect the cable to the connector.
4 Install the:
achassis frame
bSSD card or hard drive
cWWAN card
dWLAN card
ebattery
fbase cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
LED board
Removing the LED board
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
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abase cover
bbattery
cWLAN card
dWWAN card
eSSD card or hard drive
fchassis frame
3 To remove the LED board:
a Lift the latch and disconnect the LED board cable from the connector on the LED board [1].
b Remove the M2.0x3.0 screw that secures the LED board to the computer [2].
c Lift the LED board away from the computer [3].
Installing the LED board
1 Place the LED board on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screw to secure the LED board to the computer.
3 Connect the LED board cable to the connector on the LED board.
4 Install the:
achassis frame
bSSD card or hard drive
cWWAN card
dWLAN card
ebattery
fbase cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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Speaker
Removing the speaker
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
cWLAN card
dWWAN card
eSSD card or hard drive
fchassis frame
3 To disconnect the cables:
NOTE: Speaker cables are disconnected to remove the chassis frame.
a Lift the latch and disconnect the LED board cable [1].
b Disconnect and unroute the speaker cable [2].
4 Remove the speakers from the computer.
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Installing the speaker
1 Place the speakers into the slots on the computer.
2 Route the speaker cable through the retention clips through routing channel.
3 Connect the speaker and LED board cable on the computer.
4 Install the:
achassis frame
bSSD card or hard drive
cWWAN card
dWLAN card
ebattery
fbase cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Hinge cap
Removing the hinge cap
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
3 To remove the hinge cap:
a Remove the M2x3.0 (OD4.5) screws that secure the hinge cap to the computer [1].
b Remove the hinge cap from the computer [2].
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Installing the hinge cap
1 Place the hinge bracket to align with the screw holders on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2x3.0 (OD4.5) screws to secure the display assembly to the computer.
3 Install the:
abattery
bbase cover
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Display assembly
Removing the display assembly
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
cWWAN card
dWLAN card
ehinge cap
3 To disconnect the display cable:
a Release the WLAN cable from the routing channels [1].
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b Disconnect the eDP cable [2].
c Remove the screws and lift the metal bracket that secure the display cable on the computer [3, 4].
d Disconnect the display cable [5].
4 To remove hinge screws:
a Remove the M2.0x5.0 screws that secure the display assembly [1].
b Release the antenna cables and display cable from the routing channel [2, 3].
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5 Turn over the computer.
6 To remove the display assembly:
a Remove the M2.0x5.0 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer [1].
b Open the display [2].
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7 Lift the display assembly away from the computer.
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Installing the display assembly
1 Place the display assembly to align with the screw holders on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0x5.0 screws to secure the display assembly to the computer.
3 Turn over the computer.
4 Route the display cable through the routing channel and route the antenna cables by pushing it through the hole.
5 Connect the antenna cables and display cable to the connectors.
6 Place the display cable bracket over the connector and tighten the M2.0x5.0 screws to secure the display cable to the computer.
7 Connect eDP cable.
8 Route the WLAN cables through the routing channels.
9 Install the:
ahinge cap
bWWAN card
cWLAN card
dbattery
ebase cover
10 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Display bezel
Removing the display bezel
These instructions are applicable only for a non-touch screen.
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
cWWAN card
dWLAN card
ehinge cap
fdisplay assembly
3 Pry the edges to release the display bezel from the display assembly.
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Installing the display bezel
These instructions are applicable only for a non-touch screen.
1 Place the display bezel on the display assembly.
2 Starting from the top corner, press on the display bezel and work around the entire bezel until it clicks on to the display assembly.
3 Install the:
adisplay assembly
bhinge cap
cWWAN card
dWLAN card
ebattery
fbase cover
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Display hinges
Removing the display hinge
These instructions are applicable only for a non-touch screen.
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
cWWAN card
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dWLAN card
ehinge cap
fdisplay assembly
gdisplay bezel
3 To remove the display hinge:
a Remove the M2.5x3.5 screws that secure the display hinge to the display assembly [1].
b Lift the display hinge away from the display assembly [2].
c Repeat the same procedure to remove the other display hinge.
Installing the display hinge
These instructions are applicable only for a non-touch screen.
1 Place the display hinge cover on the display assembly.
2 Tighten the M2.5x3.5 screw to secure the display hinge cover to the display assembly.
3 Repeat the same procedure to install the other display hinge cover.
4 Install the:
ahinge cap
bdisplay bezel
cdisplay assembly
dhinge cap
eWWAN card
fWLAN card
gbattery
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hbase cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Display panel
Removing the display panel
These instructions are applicable only for a non-touch screen.
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
cWWAN card
dWLAN card
ehinge cap
fdisplay assembly
gdisplay bezel
3 Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly [1] and lift to turn over the display panel to access
the eDP cable [2].
4 To remove the display panel:
a Peel off the adhesive tape [1].
b Lift the blue tape that secures the display cable [2].
c Lift the latch and disconnect the display cable from the connector on the display panel [3] [4].
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Installing the display panel
These instructions are applicable only for a non-touch screen.
1 Connect the eDP cable to the connector and affix the blue tape.
2 Affix the adhesive tape to secure the eDP cable.
3 Replace the display panel to align with the screw holders on the display assembly.
4 Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly.
5 Install the:
adisplay bezel
bdisplay assembly
chinge cap
dWWAN card
eWLAN card
fbattery
gbase cover
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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eDP cable
Removing the eDP cable
These instructions are applicable only for a non-touch screen.
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
cWWAN card
dWLAN card
edisplay assembly
fdisplay bezel
gdisplay panel
3 Peel off the eDP cable from the adhesive to remove it from the display.
Installing the eDP cable
These instructions are applicable only for a non-touch screen.
1 Affix the eDP cable on the display assembly.
2 Install the:
adisplay panel
bdisplay bezel
cdisplay assembly
dWWAN card
eWLAN card
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fbattery
gbase cover
3 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Camera
Removing the camera
These instructions are applicable only for a non-touch screen.
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
cWLAN card
dWWAN card
edisplay assembly
fdisplay bezel
gdisplay panel
3 To remove the camera:
a Disconnect the camera cable from the connector [1].
b Lift the camera away from the display [2].
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Installing the camera
These instructions are applicable only for a non-touch screen.
1 Place the camera on the display assembly.
2 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the display assembly
3 Install the:
adisplay panel
bdisplay bezel
cdisplay assembly
dWWAN card
eWLAN card
fbattery
gbase cover
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Palm rest
Replacing the palm rest
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
abase cover
bbattery
ckeyboard
dWLAN card
eWWAN card
fSSD card or hard drive
gmemory module
hheat sink assembly
icoin cell battery
jchassis frame
ktouchpad panel
lSmartCard reader
mhinge cap
ndisplay assembly
odisplay bezel
pdisplay hinge
qdisplay panel
reDP cable
scamera
NOTE: The component you are left with is the palm rest.
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3 Install the following components on the new palm rest.
acamera
beDP cable
cdisplay panel
ddisplay hinge
edisplay bezel
fdisplay assembly
ghinge cap
hSmartCard reader
itouchpad panel
jchassis frame
kcoin cell battery
lheat sink assembly
mmemory module
nSSD card or hard drive
oWWAN card
pWLAN card
qkeyboard
rbattery
sbase cover
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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Power adapter
This laptop is shipped with 130 W power adapter.
WARNING: When you disconnect the power adapter cable from the laptop, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and then
pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable.
WARNING: The power adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary
among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may
cause fire or equipment damage.
Processors
This laptop is shipped with the following processors:
• Intel Xeon E3-1505MV6 (8M Cache, 4.0GHz), vPro, Quad Core, 35W
• Intel Core i5-7300HQ (6M Cache, 3.5GHz), Quad Core, 35W
• Intel Core i5-7440HQ (6M Cache, 3.8GHz), vPro, Quad Core, 35W
• Intel Core i7-7700HQ (6M Cache, 3.8GHz), Quad Core, 35W
• Intel Core i7-7820HQ (8M Cache, up to 3.9GHz), vPro, Quad Core, 35W
NOTE: The clock speed and performance varies depending on the workload and other variables.
Identifying processors in Windows 10
1 Tap Search the Web and Windows.
2 Type Device Manager.
3 Tap Processor.
The processor information is displayed.
Verifying the processor usage in Task Manager
1 Press and hold the taskbar.
2 Select Start Task Manager.
The Windows Task Manager window is displayed.
3 Click the Performance tab in the Windows Task Manager window.
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The processor performance details are displayed.
Verifying the processor usage in Resource Monitor
1 Press and hold the taskbar.
2 Select Start Task Manager.
The Windows Task Manager window is displayed.
3 Click the Performance tab in the Windows Task Manager window.
The processor performance details are displayed.
4 Click Open Resource Monitor.
Chipsets
All laptops or notebook communicate with the CPU through the chipset. This laptop is shipped with the Intel 100 Series chipset .
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Intel chipset drivers
Verify if the Intel chipset drivers are already installed in the laptop.
Table 1. Intel chipset drivers
Before installation After installation
Downloading the chipset driver
1 Turn on the laptop.
2 Go to Dell.com/support.
3 Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your laptop, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your laptop model.
4 Click Drivers and Downloads.
5 Select the operating system installed on your laptop.
6 Scroll down the page, expand Chipset, and select your chipset driver.
7 Click Download File to download the latest version of the chipset driver for your laptop.
8 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file.
9 Double-click the chipset driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
Identifying the chipset in Device Manager on Windows 10
1 Click Settings on the Windows 10 Charms Bar.
2 From the Control Panel, select Device Manager.
3 Expand System Devices and search for the chipset.
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Graphic options
This laptop is shipped with the following graphics chipset options:
• Intel HD Graphics 630
• Intel HD Graphics P630
• NVIDIA Quadro M620 128 Bit
Intel HD Graphics drivers
Verify if the Intel HD Graphics drivers are already installed in the laptop.
Table 2. Intel HD Graphics drivers
Before installation After installation
Downloading drivers
1 Turn on the laptop.
2 Go to Dell.com/support.
3 Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your laptop, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your laptop model.
4 Click Drivers and Downloads.
5 Select the operating system installed on your laptop.
6 Scroll down the page and select the graphic driver to install.
7 Click Download File to download the graphic driver for your laptop.
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8 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the graphic driver file.
9 Double-click the graphic driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
Display options
This laptop has the following display options:
• 15.6" HD (1366 x 768)
• 15.6" FHD WVA (1920 x 1080)
• 15.6" FHD WVA (touch) (1920 x 1080)
Identifying the display adapter
1 Start the Search Charm and select Settings.
2 Type Device Manager in the search box and tap Device Manager from the left pane.
3 Expand Display adapters.
The display adapters are displayed.
Changing the screen resolution
1 Press and hold the desktop screen and select Display Settings.
2 Tap or click Display settings.
The Setting window is displayed.
3 Scroll down and select Advanced Display Settings.
The Advanced Display Setting is displayed.
4 Select the required resolution from the drop-down list and tap Apply.
Rotating the display
1 Press and hold on the desktop screen.
A sub menu is displayed.
2 Select Graphic Options > Rotation and choose on of the following:
• Rotate to Normal
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• Rotate to 90 Degrees
• Rotate to 180 Degrees
• Rotate to 270 Degrees
NOTE: The Display can also be rotated using the following key combinations:
• Ctrl + Alt + Up arrow key (Rotate to normal)
• Right arrow key (Rotate 90 degrees)
• Down arrow key (Rotate 180 degrees)
• Left arrow key (Rotate 270 degrees)
Adjusting brightness in Windows 10
To enable or disable automatic screen brightness adjustment:
1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the Action Center.
2 Tap or click All Settings > System > Display.
3 Use the Adjust my screen brightness automatically slider to enable or disable automatic-brightness adjustment.
NOTE: You can also use the Brightness level slider to adjust the brightness manually.
Cleaning the display
1 Check for any smudges or areas that has to be cleaned.
2 Use a microfiber cloth to remove any obvious dust and gently brush off any dirt particles.
3 Proper cleaning kits should be used to clean and keep your display in a crisp clear pristine condition.
NOTE: Never spray any cleaning solutions directly on the screen; spray it to the cleaning cloth.
4 Gently wipe the screen in a circular motion. Do not press hard on the cloth.
NOTE: Do not press hard or touch the screen with your fingers or you may leave oily prints and smears.
NOTE: Do not leave any liquid on the screen.
5 Remove all excess moisture as it may damage your screen.
6 Let the display dry thoroughly before you turn it on.
7 For stains that are hard to remove, repeat this procedure till the display is clean.
Using touch screen in Windows 10
Follow these steps to enable or disable the touch screen:
1 Go to the Charms Bar and tap All Settings .
2 Tap Control Panel.
3 Tap Pen and Input Devices in the Control Panel.
4 Tap the Touch tab.
5 Select Use your finger as an input device to enable the touch screen. Clear the box to disable the touch screen.
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Connecting to external display devices
Follow these steps to connect your laptop to an external display device:
1 Ensure that the projector is turned on and plug the projector cable into a video port on your laptop.
2 Press the Windows logo+P key.
3 Select one of the following modes:
• PC screen only
• Duplicate
• Extend
• Second Screen only
NOTE: For more information, see the document that shipped with your display device.
Realtek ALC3246 Waves MaxxAudio Pro controller
This laptop is shipped with integrated Realtek ALC3246-CG Controller Waves MaxxAudio Pro controller. It is a High Definition audio codec
designed for Windows desktop and laptops.
Downloading the audio driver
1 Turn on the laptop.
2 Go to www.Dell.com/support.
3 Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your laptop and click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your laptop model.
4 Click Drivers and Downloads.
5 Select the operating system installed on your laptop.
6 Scroll down the page and expand Audio.
7 Select the audio driver.
8 Click Download File to download the latest version of the audio driver for your laptop.
9 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the audio driver file.
10 Double-click the audio driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
Identifying the audio controller in Windows 10
1 Swipe from the right edge to access the Search Charm and select All Settings .
2 Type Device Manager in the search box and select Device Manager from the left pane.
3 Expand Sound, video and game controllers.
The audio controller is displayed.
Table 3. Identifying the audio controller in Windows 10
Before installation After installation
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Changing the audio settings
1 Tap or touch the Search the web and Windows and type Dell Audio.
2 Start the Dell Audio utility from the left pane.
WLAN cards
This laptop supports the Intel 8260 without Bluetooth or Qualcomm QCA61 with Bluetooth card.
NOTE: Qualcomm xxxxxx (for example :QCA61x4A) is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc
Secure Boot screen options
Option Description
Secure Boot Enable This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature.
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default setting: Enabled.
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.
Hard drive options
This laptop supports HDD, M.2 SATA SSD, and M.2 PVIe NVMe.
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Identifying the hard drive in Windows 10
1 Tap or click All Settings on the Windows 10 Charms Bar.
2 Tap or click Control Panel, select Device Manager , and expand Disk drives.
The hard drive is listed under Disk drives.
Identifying the hard drive in the BIOS
1 Turn on or restart your laptop.
2 When the Dell logo appears, perform one of the following actions to enter the BIOS setup program:
• With keyboard — Tap F2 until the Entering BIOS setup message appears. To enter the Boot selection menu, tap F12.
• Without keyboard — When the F12 boot selection menu is displayed, press the Volume Down button to enter BIOS setup. To
enter the Boot selection menu, press the Volume Up button.
Hard drive is listed under the System Information under the General group.
Camera features
This laptop is shipped with front-facing camera with the image resolution of 1280 x 720 (maximum).
NOTE: The camera is at the top center of the display.
Identifying the camera in Device Manager on Windows 10
1 In the Search box, type device manager, and tap to start it.
2 Under Device Manager, expand Imaging devices.
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Starting the camera
To start the camera, open an application that uses the camera. For instance, if you tap the Dell webcam central software or the Skype
software that is shipped with the laptop, the camera turns on. Similarly, if you are chatting on the internet and the application requests to
access the webcam, the webcam turns on.
Starting the camera application
1 Tap or click the Windows button and select All apps.
2 Select Camera from the apps list.
3 If the Camera App is not available in the apps list, search for it.
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Memory features
This laptop supports a minimum memory of 4 GB and a maximum of 32 GB DDR4 memory, up to 2400 MHz (quad core).
Verifying system memory in Windows 10
1 Tap the Windows button and select All Settings > System .
2 Under System, tap About.
Verifying system memory in system setup (BIOS)
1 Turn on or restart your laptop.
2 Perform one of the following actions after the Dell logo is displayed:
• With keyboard — Tap F2 until the Entering BIOS setup message appears. To enter the Boot selection menu, tap F12.
• Without keyboard — When the F12 boot selection menu is displayed, press the Volume Down button to enter BIOS setup. To
enter the Boot selection menu, press the Volume Up button.
3 On the left pane, select Settings > General > System Information,
The memory information is displayed on the right pane.
Testing memory using ePSA
1 Turn on or restart your laptop.
2 Perform one of the following actions after the Dell logo is displayed:
• With keyboard — Press F2.
• Without keyboard — Press and hold the Volume Up button when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen. When the F12 boot
selection menu is displayed, select Diagnostics from the boot menu, and press Enter.
The PreBoot System Assessment (PSA) starts on your laptop.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the desktop. Turn off
the laptop and try again.
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Realtek HD audio drivers
Verify if the Realtek audio drivers are already installed in the laptop.
Table 4. Realtek HD audio drivers
Before installation After installation
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System setup options
NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
Topics:
• Boot Sequence
• Navigation keys
• System Setup overview
• Accessing System Setup
• General screen options
• System Configuration screen options
• Video screen options
• Security screen options
• Secure Boot screen options
• Intel Software Guard Extensions
• Performance screen options
• Power Management screen options
• POST Behavior screen options
• Virtualization support screen options
• Wireless screen options
• Maintenance screen options
• System Log screen options
• Updating the BIOS
• System and setup password
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.
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Navigation keys
NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the
system.
Keys Navigation
Up arrow Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow Moves to the next field.
Enter Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable.
Tab Moves to the next focus area.
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.
F1 Displays the System Setup help file.
System Setup overview
System Setup allows you to:
• Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer.
• Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password.
• Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed.
Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you write down the System Setup screen information for future reference.
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes can cause
your computer to work incorrectly.
Accessing System Setup
1 Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2 After the white Dell logo appears, press F2 immediately.
The System Setup page is displayed.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the desktop. Then, shut down or
restart your computer and try again.
NOTE: After the Dell logo appears, you can also press F12 and then select BIOS setup.
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.
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Option Description
• 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 SATA2, M.2 SATA, M.2 PCIe SSD-0, 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
• 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
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Option Description
• 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-0
• SATA-2
• SATA-4
• M.2 PCI-e SSD-0
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)
• Enable Thunderbolt Ports (by default enable)
• Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support
• Always Allow Dell Docks (by default enable)
• Enable Thunderbolt (ans PCIe behind TBT) Pre-boot
• Security level — No Secuirty
• Security level — User Configuration(by default enable)
• Security level — Secure connect
• Security level — Display Port Only
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)
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)
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Option Description
Keyboard Backlight
Timeout on 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.
• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds (enabled by default)
• 15 seconds
• 30 seconds
• 1 minute
• 5 minutes
• 15 minutes
• Never
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.
• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds (enabled by default)
• 15 seconds
• 30 seconds
• 1 minute
• 5 minutes
• 15 minutes
• Never
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.
Touchscreen This fields controls whether the touchscreen is enabled or diabled.
• Touchscreen (enabled by default)
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
• Enable Hard Drive Free Fall Protection (enabled by default)
• Enable Secure Digital (SD) Card (enabled by default)
• Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot
• Secure Digital (SD) Card Read — only Mode
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.
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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.
Default setting: Not set
M.2 SATA SSD
Password
Allows you to set, change, or delete the M.2 SATA SSD 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.
UEFI Capsule
Firmware Updates
Allows yout to control whether this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages.
• Enable UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates (enabled by default)
TPM 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(enabled by default)
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Option Description
• Attestation Enable (enabled by default)
• Key Storage Enable (enabled by default)
• PPI Bypass for Disabled Commands
• SHA-256 (enabled by default)
• 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
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
Master Password
Lockout
Allows you to disable master password support. Hard disk password need to be cleared before the setting can be
changed
• Enable Master Password Lockout (Disabled)
Secure Boot screen options
Option Description
Secure Boot Enable This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature.
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default setting: Enabled.
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:
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Option Description
• 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
Option Description
Intel SGX Enable 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
• Enabled
• Software Controlled: This option is enabled by default.
Enclave Memory
Size
This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The option 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.
• All (By default enabled)
• 1
• 2
• 3
Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature.
• Enable Intel SpeedStep
Default setting: The option is enabled.
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Option Description
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.
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
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
• Wake on Dell USB-C Dock (By default enable)
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
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Option Description
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.
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
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.
Sleep Mode This option is used to select which sleep mode will be used by operating system.
• OS Automatic Selection
• Force S3 (By default enable)
Type-C Connector
Power
This option lets you set the maximum power that can be drawn from the Type-C connector.
• 7.5 Watts (By default enable)
• 15 Watts
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.
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Option Description
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
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
Full Screen Logo This option will display full screen logo if your image match screen resolution
• Enable Full Screen Logo
Warnings and Error This option will cause the boot process to only pause when warnings or errors are detected.
• Prompt on Warnings and Errors This option is enabled by default.
• Continue on Warnings
• Continue on Warnings and Errors
NOTE: Error deemed critical to the operation of the system hardware will always halt the system.
Virtualization support screen options
Option Description
Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology.
Enable Intel Virtualization Technology: This option is enabled by default.
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Option Description
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: This option is 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: This option is enabled 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
• 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.
• Allows BIOS Downgrade (enabled by default)
Data Wipe This field allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. The following is list of devices
affected:
• Internal SATA HDD/SSD
• Internal M.2 SATA SDD
• Internal M.2 PCIe SSD
• Internal eMMC
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Option Description
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)
• BIOS Auto-Recovery
• Always perform Integrity Check
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.
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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 only when the status is in Not Set.
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 Security and press Enter.
The Security screen is displayed.
2 Select System Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
• A password can have up to 32 characters.
• The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
• Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
3 Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK.
4 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5 Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
Deleting or changing an existing system 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.
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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.
Topics:
• System specifications
• Processor specifications
• Memory specifications
• Storage specifications
• Audio specifications
• Video specifications
• Camera specifications
• Communication specifications
• Port and connector specifications
• Contactless smart card specifications
• Display specifications
• Keyboard specifications
• Touchpad specifications
• Battery specifications
• AC Adapter specifications
• Physical specifications
• Environmental specifications
System specifications
Feature Specification
Chipset Intel 7th Generation processors
DRAM bus width 64-bit
Flash EPROM SPI 128 Mbits
PCIe bus 100 MHz
External Bus
Frequency
PCIe Gen3 (8 GT/s)
Processor specifications
Feature Specification
Types • Intel Core i5 series, i7 series (Quad core)
5
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Feature Specification
• Xeon
L3 cache
i5 H-series • 6 MB
i7 H-series • non vPro — 6 MB
• vPro — 8 MB
Xeon 8 MB
Memory specifications
Feature Specification
Memory connector Two SODIMM slots
Memory capacity 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
Memory type DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz
Minimum memory 4 GB
Maximum memory 32 GB
NOTE: Intel Xeon processor supports Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory.
Storage specifications
Feature Specification
SSD M.2 SATA /
PCIe
Up to 512 GB
HDD Up to 1 TB
Audio specifications
Feature Specification
Types High-definition audio
Controller Realtek ALC3246
Stereo conversion Digital audio-out through HDMI — up to 7.1 compressed and uncompressed audio
Internal interface High-definition audio codec
External interface Stereo headset/mic combo
Speakers Two
Internal speaker
amplifier
2 W (RMS) per channel
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Feature Specification
Volume controls Hot keys
Video specifications
Feature Specification
Type Integrated on system board, hardware accelerated
Graphic cards Intel HD Graphics 630 (quad core)
Nvidia QuadroM620
Intel HD Graphics P630 (Xeon)
Data bus Integrated video
External display
support • 19-pin HDMI connector
• 15-pin VGA connector
• DisplayPort over Type-C connector
Camera specifications
Feature Specification
Camera resolution 0.92 megapixels
HD Panel Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
FHD Panel
Resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
HD Panel Video
Resolution
(maximum)
1280 x 720 pixels
FHD Panel Video
Resolution
(maximum)
1920 x 1080 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)
• Wireless wide area network (WWAN) - optional
• Wireless gigabit (WiGig) - optional
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Port and connector specifications
Feature Specification
Audio Stereo headset / mic combo
Video • One 19-pin HDMI connector
• 15 pin VGA connector
Network adapter One RJ-45 connector
USB Three USB 3.0 ports, with one PowerShare
Memory card reader Up to SD4.0
Micro SIM (uSIM)
card
One external (optional)
Docking port Docking has one options:
• One DisplayPort over USB type C, optional Thunderbolt 3 cable docking port
Contactless smart card specifications
Feature Specification
Supported Smart
Cards/Technologies
BTO with USH
Display specifications
Feature Specification
Type • Non-touch HD
• Non-touch FHD
• Touch FHD with OTP lite
Height 360 mm (14.17 inches)
Width 224.3 mm (8.83 inches)
Diagonal 396.24 mm (15.6 inches)
Active area (X/Y) 344.23 mm x 193.54 mm
Touch FHD anti-
glare:
Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080
Maximum brightness 300 nits
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Maximum viewing
angles (horizontal)
80/80
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Feature Specification
Maximum viewing
angles (vertical)
80/80
Pixel pitch 0.179 mm (0.007 inches)
HD anti-glare:
Maximum resolution 1366 x 768
Maximum brightness 200 nits
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Maximum viewing
angles (horizontal)
40/40
Maximum viewing
angles (vertical)
+10/-30
Pixel pitch 0.252 mm (0.01 inches)
Keyboard specifications
Feature Specification
Number of keys • United States: 103 keys
• United Kingdom: 104 keys
• Japan: 107 keys
• Brazil: 106 keys
Touchpad specifications
Feature Specification
Active Area:
X-axis 99.50 mm
Y-axis 53.00 mm
Battery specifications
Feature Specification
Type 68Whr
92Whr
68 Whr :
Depth 233.00 mm (9.17 inches)
Height 7.5 mm (0.28 inch)
Width 95.90 mm (3.78 inches)
Weight 340 g (0.74 lb)
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Feature Specification
Voltage 7.6 V DC
92Whr :
Depth 332.00 mm (13.07 inches)
Height 7.7 mm (0.303 inches)
Width 96.0 mm (3.78 inches)
Weight 450.00 g (0.99 lb)
Voltage 11.4 V DC
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 130 W
Input voltage 100 V AC to 240 V AC
Input current
(maximum)
2.5 A
Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Output current 6.7 A
Rated output
voltage
19.5 +/– 1.0 V DC
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) • 24.3 mm (0.95 inch) (quad core)
Back height (non-
touch) • 24.3 mm (0.95 inch) (quad core)
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Feature Specification
Width • 376.0 mm (14.8 inches) (quad core)
Depth • 250.65 mm (9.86 inches) (quad core)
Starting weight • 4.81 lbs (2.18 kg)
Environmental specifications
Temperature Specifications
Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity
(maximum) Specifications
Operating 10 % to 90 % (non condensing)
Storage 5 % to 95 % (non condensing)
Altitude
(maximum) Specifications
Operating 0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10,000 ft)
Non-operating 0 m to 10,668 m (0 ft to 35,000 ft)
Airborne
contaminant level
G1 as defined by ISA-71.04–1985
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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.
Topics:
• Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics
• Device status lights
• Battery status lights
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.
You can launch the ePSA diagnostics in two ways:
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 displays, listing all devices detected in the computer. The diagnostics starts
running the tests on all the detected devices.
4 If you wish 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.
OR
1 Shutdown the computer.
2 Press and hold the fn key, while pressing the power button, and then release both.
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The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window displays, listing all devices detected in the computer. The diagnostics starts
running the tests on all the detected devices.
3 On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option.
The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window displays, listing all devices detected in the computer. The diagnostics starts
running the tests on all the detected devices.
4 If you wish 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 5. 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.
Battery
charge
indicator
Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.
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 6. 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
3,3 BIOS Recovery 1 Recovery image not found
3,4 BIOS Recovery 2 Recovery image found but invalid
The blinking patterns will consist of 2 set of numbers being represented by (First Group: Amber blinks, Second Group: White blinks)
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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.
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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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