Dell Inspiron 5379 User manual
Inspiron 13 5000
2-in-1
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: P69G
Regulatory Type: P69G001
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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trademarks of their respective owners.
2017-08
Rev. A00
Contents
Before working inside your computer............................ 11
Before you begin ......................................................................................11
Safety instructions....................................................................................11
Recommended tools................................................................................ 12
Screw list................................................................................................. 13
After working inside your computer..............................15
Removing the base cover............................................. 16
Procedure................................................................................................16
Replacing the base cover..............................................19
Procedure................................................................................................19
Removing the battery.................................................. 20
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 20
Procedure............................................................................................... 20
Replacing the battery...................................................22
Procedure................................................................................................22
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 22
Removing the memory modules................................... 23
Prerequisites............................................................................................23
Procedure................................................................................................24
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Replacing the memory modules................................... 26
Procedure............................................................................................... 26
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 28
Removing the hard drive.............................................. 29
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 29
Procedure............................................................................................... 29
Replacing the hard drive.............................................. 32
Procedure................................................................................................32
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 32
Removing the coin-cell battery.................................... 33
Prerequisites............................................................................................33
Procedure................................................................................................33
Replacing the coin-cell battery.................................... 35
Procedure............................................................................................... 35
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 35
Removing the wireless card......................................... 36
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 36
Procedure............................................................................................... 36
Replacing the wireless card..........................................38
Procedure............................................................................................... 38
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 39
Removing the speakers................................................40
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 40
Procedure............................................................................................... 40
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Replacing the speakers................................................ 42
Procedure................................................................................................42
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 42
Removing the fan.........................................................43
Prerequisites............................................................................................43
Procedure................................................................................................43
Replacing the fan.........................................................45
Procedure............................................................................................... 45
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 45
Removing the heat sink................................................46
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 46
Procedure............................................................................................... 46
Replacing the heat sink................................................48
Procedure............................................................................................... 48
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 48
Removing the power and volume-buttons board..........49
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 49
Procedure............................................................................................... 49
Replacing the power and volume-buttons board...........51
Procedure................................................................................................ 51
Post-requisites......................................................................................... 51
Removing the status-light board..................................52
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 52
Procedure............................................................................................... 52
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Replacing the status-light board.................................. 54
Procedure............................................................................................... 54
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 54
Removing the touchpad...............................................55
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 55
Procedure............................................................................................... 55
Replacing the touchpad............................................... 58
Procedure............................................................................................... 58
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 58
Removing the I/O board.............................................. 59
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 59
Procedure............................................................................................... 59
Replacing the I/O board............................................... 61
Procedure................................................................................................61
Post-requisites......................................................................................... 61
Removing the display assembly....................................62
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 62
Procedure............................................................................................... 62
Replacing the display assembly....................................66
Procedure............................................................................................... 66
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 66
Removing the power-adapter port............................... 67
Prerequisites............................................................................................67
Procedure................................................................................................67
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Replacing the power-adapter port............................... 69
Procedure............................................................................................... 69
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 69
Removing the system board.........................................70
Prerequisites............................................................................................70
Procedure................................................................................................70
Replacing the system board......................................... 74
Procedure................................................................................................74
Post-requisites.........................................................................................74
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program...............................75
Removing the display panel..........................................76
Prerequisites............................................................................................76
Procedure................................................................................................76
Replacing the display panel..........................................79
Procedure................................................................................................79
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 79
Removing the palm rest and keyboard assembly..........80
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 80
Procedure............................................................................................... 80
Replacing the palm rest and keyboard assembly.......... 82
Procedure................................................................................................82
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 82
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Removing the display back-cover and antenna
assembly......................................................................83
Prerequisites............................................................................................83
Procedure............................................................................................... 83
Replacing the display back-cover and antenna
assembly......................................................................85
Procedure............................................................................................... 85
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 85
Removing the camera.................................................. 86
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 86
Procedure............................................................................................... 86
Replacing the camera.................................................. 88
Procedure............................................................................................... 88
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 88
Removing the display cable..........................................89
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 89
Procedure............................................................................................... 89
Replacing the display cable...........................................91
Procedure................................................................................................91
Post-requisites......................................................................................... 91
Removing the sensor board..........................................92
Prerequisites............................................................................................92
Procedure............................................................................................... 92
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Replacing the sensor board..........................................94
Procedure............................................................................................... 94
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 94
Downloading drivers.................................................... 95
Downloading the audio driver..................................................................95
Downloading the graphics driver.............................................................95
Downloading the USB 3.0 driver............................................................. 96
Downloading the Wi-Fi driver..................................................................96
Downloading the media-card reader driver..............................................96
Downloading the chipset driver............................................................... 97
Downloading the network driver..............................................................97
System setup...............................................................99
Boot Sequence....................................................................................... 99
Navigation keys.......................................................................................99
BIOS overview.......................................................................................100
Entering BIOS setup program................................................................ 100
System setup options.............................................................................101
System and setup password.................................................................. 108
Assigning a system password and setup password..........................109
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password..... 109
Clearing CMOS settings...................................................................110
Clearing forgotten passwords...........................................................110
Troubleshooting........................................................... 111
Flashing the BIOS....................................................................................111
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics................. 111
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Running the ePSA diagnostics..........................................................112
System diagnostic lights.........................................................................112
Flea power release..................................................................................114
Wi-Fi power cycle...................................................................................115
Getting help and contacting Dell................................. 116
Self-help resources.................................................................................116
Contacting Dell....................................................................................... 117
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Before working inside your computer
NOTE: The images in this document may dier from your computer
depending on the conguration you ordered.
Before you begin
1 Save and close all open les, and exit all open applications.
2 Shut down your computer by clicking Start → Shut down.
NOTE: If you are using a dierent operating system, see the
Documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4 Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard,
mouse, and monitor from your computer.
5 Remove any memory card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
Safety instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage
and ensure your personal safety.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer
cover or panels. After you nish working inside the computer, replace all
covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the electrical outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is
at and clean.
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CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by
their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as
authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to
servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See
the safety instructions that shipped with the product or at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself
by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of
the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface
to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull
tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs
or thumb-screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable.
When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any
connector pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the ports and
connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Philips screwdriver #1
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
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Screw list
The following table provides the list of screws that are used for securing dierent
components to the computer.
Table 1. Screw list
Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Base cover Palm-rest
assembly
M2.5x6 9
Battery Palm-rest
assembly
Hard-drive
assembly
Hard-drive
bracket
Wireless card
bracket
Fan Palm-rest
Power and
volumebuttons board
Touch-pad
bracket
Touchpad Palm-rest
I/O board Palm-rest
Palm-rest
assembly
Hard drive M3x3 4
Palm-rest
assembly
assembly
Palm-rest
assembly
Palm-rest
assembly
assembly
assembly
M2x3. 4
M2x3.5 2
M2x3.5 1
M2x3.5 2
M2x3.5 1
M2x2 4
M2x2.5 4
M2x3.5 2
Display
assembly
Palm-rest
assembly
M2.5x2.5 4
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Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Power adapter
port
Palm-rest
assembly
M2x3.5 1
System board Palm-rest
assembly
Sensor board Display panel M2.5x2.5 1
M2x2 Big Head 3
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After working inside your computer
CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely
damage your computer.
1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.
2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working
on your computer.
3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before
working on your computer.
4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5 Turn on your computer.
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Removing the base cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Close the display and turn the computer over.
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2 Remove the nine screws (M2.5x6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest
assembly.
Figure 1. Base cover
1
screws (6) 2 base cover
3 palm-rest assembly
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3 Using a plastic scribe, release the tabs that secure the base cover to the palm-
rest assembly and remove the base cover o the palm-rest assembly.
Figure 2. Base cover
1
plastic scribe 2 palm-rest assembly
3 base cover
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Replacing the base cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the base cover with the palm-rest assembly and snap it into place.
2 Replace the nine screws (M2.5x6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest
assembly.
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Removing the battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
2 Remove the four screws (M2x3.0) that secure the battery to the palm-rest
assembly.
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3 Lift the battery o the palm-rest assembly.
Figure 3. Battery
1 system board 2 battery cable
3 screws (4) 4 palm-rest assembly
5 battery
4 Press and hold the power button for ve seconds to ground the system board.
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Replacing the battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest
assembly.
2 Replace the four screws (M2x3.0) that secure the battery to the palm-rest
assembly.
3 Connect the battery cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
Replace the base cover.
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Removing the memory modules
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery.
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Procedure
1 Lift the Mylar to access the memory module.
Figure 4. Memory module
1
memory module 2 Mylar
2 Use your ngertips to carefully spread apart the securing-clips on each end of
the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up.
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3 Remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.
Figure 5. Memory module
1
securing clips (2) 2 memory module
3 memory-module slot
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Replacing the memory modules
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Lift the Mylar to access the memory-module slot.
2 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot.
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3 Slide the memory module rmly into the slot at an angle and press the memory
module down until it clicks into place.
NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and
reinstall it.
Figure 6. Memory module
1
memory module 2 memory-module slot
3 notch 4 tab
5 Mylar
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Post-requisites
1 Replace the battery.
2 Replace the base cover.
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Removing the hard drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard
drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the
computer is in sleep or on state.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery.
Procedure
1 Peel o the tape that secures the hard-drive cable to the palm-rest assembly.
2 Using the pull tab, disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.
3 Remove the two screws (M2x3.5) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the
palm-rest assembly.
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4 Lift the hard-drive assembly, along with its cable, o the palm-rest assembly.
Figure 7. Hard drive
1 tape 2 hard-drive assembly
3 palm-rest assembly 4 screws (2)
5 system board 6 hard-drive cable
7 pull tab
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