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2016 - 11
Rev. A02
Contents
1 Working on your computer............................................................................................................................. 7
Before working inside your computer..............................................................................................................................7
Turning off your computer................................................................................................................................................8
After working inside your computer................................................................................................................................ 8
2 System overview........................................................................................................................................... 9
System top view................................................................................................................................................................ 9
System front view............................................................................................................................................................ 10
System back view............................................................................................................................................................. 11
System side view — Left.................................................................................................................................................11
System side view — Right..............................................................................................................................................12
3 Removing and installing components............................................................................................................13
Base cover.........................................................................................................................................................................13
Removing the base cover..........................................................................................................................................13
Installing the base cover............................................................................................................................................ 15
Removing the battery................................................................................................................................................ 15
Installing the battery...................................................................................................................................................16
Power and volume control board................................................................................................................................... 16
Removing the power and volume control board.................................................................................................... 16
Installing the power and volume control board.......................................................................................................17
Solid State Drive (SSD)................................................................................................................................................... 17
Removing the solid state drive (SSD) card.............................................................................................................17
Installing the solid state drive (SSD) card............................................................................................................... 18
Removing the coin cell battery................................................................................................................................. 19
Installing the coin cell battery....................................................................................................................................19
Removing the WLAN card........................................................................................................................................20
Installing the WLAN...................................................................................................................................................20
Removing the memory module.................................................................................................................................21
Installing the memory module...................................................................................................................................22
Removing the speakers.............................................................................................................................................22
Installing the speakers............................................................................................................................................... 23
System fan........................................................................................................................................................................24
Removing the system fan.........................................................................................................................................24
Installing the system fan........................................................................................................................................... 24
Removing the heat sink............................................................................................................................................ 25
Installing the heat sink...............................................................................................................................................25
LED board......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Removing the LED board..........................................................................................................................................26
Installing the LED board............................................................................................................................................ 27
Removing the Input/Output (I/O) board............................................................................................................... 27
Installing the Input/Output (I/O) board..................................................................................................................28
Power connector port.....................................................................................................................................................29
Removing the power connector port......................................................................................................................29
Installing the power connector port........................................................................................................................ 29
Removing the touchpad ........................................................................................................................................... 31
Installing the touchpad..............................................................................................................................................34
Removing the display assembly............................................................................................................................... 34
Installing the display assembly..................................................................................................................................36
Removing the display cover..................................................................................................................................... 36
Installing the display cover........................................................................................................................................37
Removing the display cable...................................................................................................................................... 37
Installing the display cable.........................................................................................................................................38
Removing the sensor board..................................................................................................................................... 39
Installing the sensor board........................................................................................................................................40
Removing the display hinges....................................................................................................................................40
Installing the display hinges....................................................................................................................................... 41
Removing the camera................................................................................................................................................41
Installing the camera..................................................................................................................................................42
System board................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Removing the system board.....................................................................................................................................42
Installing the system board.......................................................................................................................................45
Removing the keyboard............................................................................................................................................46
Installing the keyboard...............................................................................................................................................48
Removing the palmrest.............................................................................................................................................49
Installing the palmrest............................................................................................................................................... 50
4 Technology and components........................................................................................................................51
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Identifying processors in Windows 10......................................................................................................................51
Verifying the processor usage in Task Manager.................................................................................................... 51
Verifying the processor usage in Resource Monitor............................................................................................. 52
Downloading the chipset driver............................................................................................................................... 53
Identifying the chipset in Device Manager on Windows 10..................................................................................53
Intel HD Graphics drivers..........................................................................................................................................54
Identifying the display adapter.................................................................................................................................55
Changing the screen resolution............................................................................................................................... 55
Rotating the display...................................................................................................................................................55
Adjusting brightness in Windows 10........................................................................................................................56
Cleaning the display...................................................................................................................................................56
Using touch screen in Windows 10..........................................................................................................................56
Connecting to external display devices.................................................................................................................. 56
Realtek ALC3253 Waves MaxxAudio Pro controller...................................................................................................57
Downloading the audio driver...................................................................................................................................57
Identifying the audio controller in Windows 10.......................................................................................................57
Changing the audio settings.....................................................................................................................................57
Hard drive options........................................................................................................................................................... 58
Identifying the hard drive in Windows 10................................................................................................................58
Identifying the hard drive in the BIOS.....................................................................................................................59
Camera features.............................................................................................................................................................. 59
Identifying the camera in Device Manager on Windows 10................................................................................. 59
Starting the camera...................................................................................................................................................59
Starting the camera application...............................................................................................................................59
Verifying system memory in Windows 10................................................................................................................61
Verifying system memory in system setup (BIOS)................................................................................................ 61
Testing memory using ePSA.....................................................................................................................................61
Realtek HD audio drivers................................................................................................................................................. 61
5 System Setup..............................................................................................................................................62
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................63
General screen options................................................................................................................................................... 63
System Configuration screen options...........................................................................................................................64
Video screen options.......................................................................................................................................................65
Power Management screen options............................................................................................................................. 68
POST Behavior screen options......................................................................................................................................68
Virtualization support screen options............................................................................................................................69
System Log screen options............................................................................................................................................ 70
Updating the BIOS ..........................................................................................................................................................70
System and setup password........................................................................................................................................... 71
Assigning a system password and setup password............................................................................................... 71
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password.......................................................................72
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics.................................................................................. 73
System diagnostic lights..................................................................................................................................................73
System specifications......................................................................................................................................................75
Video specifications.........................................................................................................................................................76
Camera specifications......................................................................................................................................................77
Communication specifications........................................................................................................................................77
Port and connector specifications................................................................................................................................. 77
AC Adapter specifications...............................................................................................................................................78
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.
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CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its
edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have
connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the
cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a
cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.
Before working inside your computer
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
1 Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2 Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
3 Turn off your computer, see Turning off your computer.
CAUTION
the network device.
4 Disconnect all the network cables from the computer.
5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from the electrical outlets.
6 Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.
7 Remove the cover.
: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from
CAUTION
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.
: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface,
Working on your computer7
Turning off your computer
After working inside your computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your
computer.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use
batteries designed for other Dell computers.
1 Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.
2 Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.
3 Replace the battery.
4 Replace the base cover.
5 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
6 Turn on your computer.
8Working on your computer
System top view
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System overview
Figure 1. Top view
1keyboard
2palmrest
3touchpad
System overview9
System front view
Figure 2. Front view
1microphone
2infrared emitter
3infrared camera
4camera
5camera status light
6microphone
7display
8power and battery status light/hard drive activity light
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System overview
System back view
Figure 3. Back view
1display hinge
2thermal vent
3display hinge
System side view — Left
Figure 4. Left view
1power connector port
2USB 3.0 Type-C port
3HDMI port
4USB 3.0 with PowerShare
5headset port
System overview
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System side view — Right
Figure 5. Right view
1power button
2volume control buttons
3media card reader
4USB 2.0 port
5security cable slot
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System overview
Removing and installing components
This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document require the following tools:
•Small flat blade screwdriver
•Phillips # 1 screwdriver
•Small plastic scribe
•Hex screwdriver
Base cover
Removing the base cover
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1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer.
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3 Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the edges and remove it from the computer.
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Installing the base cover
1 Align the edges of the base cover with the computer and press until it clicks into place.
2 Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
3 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Battery
Removing the battery
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the base cover.
3 To remove the battery:
a Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer [2].
c Lift the battery away from the computer [3].
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Installing the battery
1 Insert the battery into the slot on the computer.
2 Tighten the screws to secure the battery to the computer.
3 Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board
4 Install the base cover.
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Power and volume control board
Removing the power and volume control board
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a base cover
b battery
c coin cell battery
3 To remove the power and volume control board:
a Peel the adhesive tape [1].
b Disconnect the power and volume control board cable from the connector on the system board [2].
c Release the cables from the placeholders [3].
d Remove the screw that secures the power and volume control board to the computer [4].
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e Lift the power and volume control board away from the computer [5].
Installing the power and volume control board
1 Place the power and volume control board on the computer.
2 Tighten the screw to secure the power and volume control board to the computer.
3 Route the cables through the cable routing clips.
4 Connect the power and volume control board to the connector on the system board.
5 Affix the adhesive tape to secure it.
6 Install the:
a coin cell battery
b battery
c base cover
7 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Solid State Drive (SSD)
Removing the solid state drive (SSD) card
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a base cover
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b battery
3 To remove the SSD card:
a Remove the screw that secures the SSD card to the computer [1].
b Disconnect the SSD card from the connector on the system board [2].
Installing the solid state drive (SSD) card
1 Connect the SSD card to the connector on the system board.
2 Tighten the screw to secure the SSD card to the computer.
3 Install the:
a battery
b base cover
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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Coin cell battery
Removing the coin cell battery
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a base cover
b battery
3 To remove the coin cell battery:
a Disconnect the coin cell battery from the connector on the system board [1].
b Pry the coin cell battery to remove it from the computer [2].
Installing the coin cell battery
1 Place the coin cell battery on the computer.
2 Connect the coin cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.
3 Install the:
a battery
b base cover
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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WLAN card
Removing the WLAN card
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a base cover
b battery
3 To remove the WLAN card:
a Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer [1].
b Remove the metal tab to access 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 on the system board [4].
Installing the WLAN
1 Connect the WLAN card to the connector on the system board.
2 Connect the WLAN cables to the connectors on the WLAN card.
3 Place the metal tab to secure the WLAN cables.
4 Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the computer.
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5 Install the:
a battery
b base cover
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Memory module
Removing the memory module
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a base cover
b battery
3 Peel and hold the label that secures the memory module to the computer.
4 To remove the memory module:
a Pull the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops up [1].
b Disconnect the memory module from the memory module socket on the system board [2].
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5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to remove the second memory module (if available).
Installing the memory module
: Install the second memory module with DRAM chips facing downward.
NOTE
1 Insert the memory module into the memory module socket until the retention clips secure the memory module.
2 Affix the adhesive tape to secure the memory module.
3 Install the:
a battery
b base cover
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Speaker
Removing the speakers
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a base cover
b battery
c LED board
3 To remove the speakers:
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a Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b Release the speaker cables from the placeholders [2].
c Lift the speakers away from the computer [3].
Installing the speakers
1 Insert the speakers into the slot on the computer.
2 Route the speaker cable through the cable routing clips.
3 Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board.
4 Install the:
a LED board
b battery
c base cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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System fan
Removing the system fan
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the:
a base cover
b battery
3 To remove the system fan:
a Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b Remove the screws that secure the system fan to the computer [2].
c Lift the system fan away from the computer [3].
Installing the system fan
1 Place the system fan on the computer.
2 Tighten the screws to secure the system fan to the computer.
3 Connect the system fan cable to the connector on the system board.
4 Install the:
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