Dell Latitude E6520 Owner's Manual

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Dell Latitude E6520 Owner's Manual

Regulatory Model P15G


Regulatory Type P15G001
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if
instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or
death.

Information in this publication is subject to change without notice.


© 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is
strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Dell Precision™, Precision ON™,ExpressCharge™,
Latitude™, Latitude ON™, OptiPlex™, Vostro™, and Wi-Fi Catcher™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. Intel®,
Pentium®, Xeon®, Core™, Atom™, Centrino®, and Celeron® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel
Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. AMD® is a registered trademark and AMD Opteron™,
AMD Phenom™, AMD Sempron™, AMD Athlon™, ATI Radeon™, and ATI FirePro™ are trademarks of
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, MS-DOS®, Windows Vista®, the Windows Vista start
button, and Office Outlook® are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries. Blu-ray Disc™ is a trademark owned by the Blu-ray Disc Association
(BDA) and licensed for use on discs and players. The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark and
owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such mark by Dell Inc. is under license. Wi-Fi® is a
registered trademark of Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance, Inc.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this publication to refer to either the entities claiming the
marks and names or their products, Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade
names other than its own.

2011 – 07

Rev. A00
Contents

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..................................................................2

1 Working on Your Computer......................................................................9


Before Working Inside Your Computer.............................................................................9
Recommended Tools.......................................................................................................10
Turning Off Your Computer..............................................................................................11
After Working Inside Your Computer..............................................................................11

2 Secure Digital (SD) Card.........................................................................13


Removing The Secure Digital (SD) Card.........................................................................13
Installing The Secure Digital (SD) Card...........................................................................13

3 ExpressCard..............................................................................................15
Removing the ExpressCard.............................................................................................15
Installing the ExpressCard..............................................................................................15

4 Modem Connector Plug..........................................................................17


Removing The Modem Connector Plug...........................................................................17
Installing The Modem Connector Plug............................................................................17

5 Battery........................................................................................................19
Removing The Battery.....................................................................................................19
Installing The Battery......................................................................................................19

6 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card...............................................21


Removing The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card..................................................21
Installing The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card...................................................21

7 Hard Drive..................................................................................................23
Removing The Hard Drive................................................................................................23
Installing The Hard Drive.................................................................................................24

8 Optical Drive..............................................................................................25
Removing The Optical Drive............................................................................................25
Installing The Optical Drive.............................................................................................27

9 Base Cover................................................................................................29
Removing The Base Cover..............................................................................................29
Installing The Base Cover...............................................................................................30

10 Memory....................................................................................................31
Removing The Memory...................................................................................................31
Installing The Memory.....................................................................................................32

11 Bluetooth Card........................................................................................33
Removing Bluetooth Card................................................................................................33
Installing The Bluetooth Card..........................................................................................34

12 Coin-Cell Battery....................................................................................35
Removing The Coin-Cell Battery.....................................................................................35
Installing The Coin-Cell Battery.......................................................................................35

13 Modem Card............................................................................................37
Removing The Modem Card............................................................................................37
Installing The Modem Card.............................................................................................38

14 Modem Connector.................................................................................39
Removing The Modem Connector...................................................................................39
Installing The Modem Connector....................................................................................41

15 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card.....................................43


Removing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card...........................................43
Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card............................................44
16 Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card...................................45
Removing The Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card.........................................45
Installing The Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card..........................................46

17 Power Connector...................................................................................47
Removing The Power Connector.....................................................................................47
Installing The Power Connector......................................................................................48

18 Heat Sink..................................................................................................49
Removing The Heat-Sink.................................................................................................49
Installing The Heat-Sink .................................................................................................50

19 Processor................................................................................................51
Removing The Processor................................................................................................51
Installing The Processor.................................................................................................52

20 Keyboard Trim.........................................................................................53
Removing The Keyboard Trim.........................................................................................53
Installing The Keyboard Trim..........................................................................................54

21 Keyboard..................................................................................................55
Removing The Keyboard.................................................................................................55
Installing The Keyboard..................................................................................................57

22 Palm Rest.................................................................................................59
Removing The Palm Rest Assembly................................................................................59
Installing The Palm Rest Assembly.................................................................................60

23 Smart Card Reader.................................................................................63


Removing the Smart Card Reader...................................................................................63
Installing The Smart Card Reader...................................................................................64

24 ExpressCard Cage..................................................................................65
Removing The ExpressCard Cage...................................................................................65
Installing The ExpressCard Cage....................................................................................66

25 Wireless Switch Board.........................................................................67


Removing The Wireless Switch Board............................................................................67
Installing The Wireless Switch Board.............................................................................68

26 System Board..........................................................................................69
Removing The System Board..........................................................................................69
Installing The System Board...........................................................................................72

27 Speaker....................................................................................................75
Removing The Speakers..................................................................................................75
Installing The Speakers...................................................................................................77

28 Input/Output Panel.................................................................................79
Removing The Input/Output (I/O) Panel...........................................................................79
Installing The Input/Output (I/O) Panel............................................................................81

29 Display Assembly...................................................................................83
Removing The Display Assembly....................................................................................83
Installing The Display Assembly.....................................................................................86

30 Display Bezel...........................................................................................87
Removing The Display Bezel...........................................................................................87
Installing The Display Bezel............................................................................................87

31 Display Panel..........................................................................................89
Removing The Display Panel...........................................................................................89
Installing The Display Panel............................................................................................90

32 Camera.....................................................................................................91
Removing The Camera....................................................................................................91
Installing The Camera.....................................................................................................91
33 Specifications.........................................................................................93
Technical Specifications.................................................................................................93

34 System Setup..........................................................................................99
System Setup Overview..................................................................................................99
Entering System Setup....................................................................................................99
System Setup Menu Options...........................................................................................99

35 Diagnostics............................................................................................113
Device Status Lights......................................................................................................113
Battery Status Lights.....................................................................................................113
LED Error Codes............................................................................................................113

36 Contacting Dell.....................................................................................117
Contacting Dell..............................................................................................................117
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Working on Your Computer 1
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 performed the steps in Working on Your Computer.


• 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: 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.

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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) such as the
optional Media Base or Battery Slice, 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 main battery (see Battery).
8. Turn the computer top-side up.
9. Open the display.
10. Press the power button 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.
11. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate
slots.

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

• Small flat-blade screwdriver

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• #0 Phillips screwdriver
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• Small plastic scribe
• Flash BIOS update program CD

Turning Off Your Computer

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

1. Shut down the operating system:

• In Windows Vista :
Click Start , then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the
Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down.

• In Windows XP:
Click Start → Turn Off Computer → Turn Off . The computer turns off
after the operating system shutdown process is complete.
2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you
shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for
about 4 seconds to turn them off.

After Working Inside Your Computer

After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any
external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this
particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.

1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or


media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.
2. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.

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

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Secure Digital (SD) Card 2
Removing The Secure Digital (SD) Card

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


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

3. Grasp the SD card and pull out to release from the computer.

Installing The Secure Digital (SD) Card

1. Slide the SD card into its slot until it clicks into place.
2. Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer.

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ExpressCard 3
Removing the ExpressCard

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Press in on the ExpressCard to release it from the computer.

3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer.

Installing the ExpressCard

1. Slide the ExpressCard into its slot until it clicks into place.
2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Modem Connector Plug 4
Removing The Modem Connector Plug

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Insert a paper clip into the hole to pop out the modem connector plug.

Installing The Modem Connector Plug

1. Insert and push in the modem connector plug into the modem port.
2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Battery 5
Removing The Battery

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Slide the release latches to unlock the battery.

3. Rotate the outer edge of the battery upward and remove it from the
computer.

Installing The Battery

1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place.
2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
Card 6
Removing The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.

3. Press in on the SIM card to release it from the computer.

4. Grasp the SIM card and pull out to release from the computer.

Installing The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card

1. Slide the SIM card into its compartment.

2. Replace the battery.

3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Hard Drive 7
Removing The Hard Drive

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the computer.

4. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.

5. Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive.

6. Pull and remove the hard-drive caddy away from the hard drive.

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Installing The Hard Drive

1. Attach the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive.


2. Tighten the screws to secure the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive.
3. Slide the hard drive into the computer.
4. Replace and tighten the screws to secure the hard drive to the computer.
5. Install the battery.
6. Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer.

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Optical Drive 8
Removing The Optical Drive

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Press and release the optical drive latch

4. Pull the optical drive out of the computer.

5. Pull the optical drive door from one side to release it.

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6. Pull the other side of the optical drive door to release it completely from the
optical drive.

7. Remove the screw that secures the drive latch to the optical drive.

8. Remove the drive latch from the optical drive.

9. Remove the screws that secures the drive latch bracket to the optical drive.

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10. Remove the drive latch bracket from the optical drive.

Installing The Optical Drive

1. Replace the drive latch bracket on the optical drive.


2. Replace and tighten the screws to secure the drive latch bracket to the
optical drive.
3. Replace the drive latch on the optical drive.
4. Replace the screw to secure the drive latch to the optical drive.
5. Push in the left side of the optical drive door till it clicks in place in the
optical drive.
6. Push in the right side of the optical drive door.
7. Insert the optical drive into the computer.
8. Push in the eject handle on the optical drive till it clicks in place.
9. Install the battery.
10. Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer.

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Base Cover 9
Removing The Base Cover

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer.

4. Lift from the back of the computer and slide towards the front of the
computer.

5. Remove the base cover from the computer.

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Installing The Base Cover

1. Place the base cover to align the screw holes correctly with the computer.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
3. Install the battery.
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Memory 10
Removing The Memory

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the secure digital (SD) Card.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Pry the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops up.

6. Remove the memory module.

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Installing The Memory

1. Insert the memory into the memory socket.


2. Press the clips to secure the memory module to the system board.
3. Install the base cover.
4. Install the secure digital (SD) Card.
5. Install the battery.
6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Bluetooth Card 11
Removing Bluetooth Card

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the system board.

5. Remove the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the system board.

6. Lift and remove the Bluetooth card from the computer.

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7. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth card.

Installing The Bluetooth Card

1. Connect the bluetooth cable to the bluetooth card.


2. Connect the other end of the bluetooth cable to the system board.
3. Place the Bluetooth card in its location in the computer.
4. Replace and tighten the screw to secure the Bluetooth card to the system
board.
5. Install the base cover.
6. Install the battery.
7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Coin-Cell Battery 12
Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board.

5. Release and remove the coin-cell battery from the computer.

Installing The Coin-Cell Battery

1. Attach the coin-cell battery cable to its connector on the system board.
2. Attach the coin-cell battery to its compartment.
3. Install the base cover.
4. Install the battery.
5. Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer.

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Modem Card 13
Removing The Modem Card

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Disconnect the connector that secures the modem card to the system
board.

5. Remove the screw securing the modem to the system.

6. Lift and remove the modem card from the computer.

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Installing The Modem Card

1. Fasten the connector attaching the modem card to the system board.
2. Insert the modem into its compartment and press on the module to connect
it to the system board.
3. Connect the modem cable to the system board.
4. Tighten the screw to secure the modem card to the computer.
5. Install the base cover.
6. Install the battery.
7. Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer.

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Modem Connector 14
Removing The Modem Connector

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the secure digital (SD) Card.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Remove the modem card.
6. Disconnect the antenna cables.

7. Unthread the antenna cables from the route.

8. Unthread the modem cable.

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9. Remove the screw that secures the modem connector bracket.

10. Remove the modem connector bracket.

11. Remove the modem connector.

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Installing The Modem Connector

1. Align the modem connector to its original position.


2. Align the modem bracket to its original position.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the modem bracket.
4. Route and connect the modem cable.
5. Route and connect the antenna cables.
6. Install the modem card.
7. Install the base cover.
8. Install the secure digital (SD) Card.
9. Install the battery.
10. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN) Card 15
Removing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card.

5. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer.

6. Remove the WLAN card from its slot on the system board.

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Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card

1. Insert the WLAN card into its connector at a 45–degree angle into its slot.
2. Connect the antenna cables to their respective connectors marked on the
WLAN card.
3. Replace and tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the computer.
4. Install the base cover.
5. Install the battery.
6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Wireless Wide Area Network
(WWAN) Card 16
Removing The Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN card.

5. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card to the computer.

6. Remove the WWAN card from the computer.

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Installing The Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card

1. Insert the WWAN card into its connector at a 45–degree angle into its slot.
2. Connect the antenna cables to their respective connectors marked on the
WWAN card.
3. Replace and tighten the screw to secure the WWAN card to the computer.
4. Install the base cover.
5. Install the battery.
6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Power Connector 17
Removing The Power Connector

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Disconnect and remove the power connector cable from the route.

5. Remove the screw that secures the power connector bracket to the
computer.

6. Remove the power connector port from the computer.

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7. Remove the power connector trim.

Installing The Power Connector

1. Align the power connector port trim in its original position.


2. Tighten the screw to secure the power connector trim to the computer.
3. Insert the power connector in its compartment.
4. Install the power connector bracket in its place and tighten the screw to
secure its position.
5. Connect the power connector to the system board.
6. Connect and route the power connector cable.
7. Remove the base cover.
8. Remove the battery.
9. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Heat Sink 18
Removing The Heat-Sink

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Disconnect the heat-sink cable from the system board.

5. Remove the screws that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system
board.

6. Lift up to raise the right side of the heat-sink and slide the heat-sink
sideways to remove from the system board.

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Installing The Heat-Sink

1. Slide the heat-sink into its original position in the system board.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.
3. Connect the heat-sink cable to the system board.
4. Install the base cover.
5. Install the battery.
6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Processor 19
Removing The Processor

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the heat-sink.
5. Rotate the processor cam lock in a counter-clockwise direction.

6. Lift up and remove the processor from the system board.

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Installing The Processor

1. Align the notches on the processor and the socket.


2. Slide the processor into the socket.
3. Rotate the processor cam lock in a clockwise direction.
4. Install the heat-sink.
5. Install the base cover.
6. Install the battery.
7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Keyboard Trim 20
Removing The Keyboard Trim

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Using a plastic scribe, pry under the keyboard trim to release it from the
computer.

3. Lift the keyboard trim to release the tabs.

4. Pry up the keyboard trim from the bottom center.

5. Lift up to remove the keyboard trim from the computer.

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Installing The Keyboard Trim

1. Align the keyboard trim to its compartment.


2. Press along the sides of the keyboard trim until it snaps in place.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Keyboard 21
Removing The Keyboard

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the keyboard trim.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm rest assembly

6. Flip the keyboard over.

7. Lift the clip to release the keyboard cable and disconnect it from the
computer

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8. Remove the keyboard from the system board.

9. Remove the tape that secures the keyboard cable from the keyboard.

10. Disconnect and remove the keyboard data cable from the keyboard.

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Installing The Keyboard

1. Connect the keyboard cable and secure it to the keyboard using the tape.
2. Slide the keyboard into its compartment until all the metal tabs fit into their
positions.
3. Press down on the keyboard to the left and right side ensuring that all the
snaps are fully engaged with the computer.
4. Fasten the keyboard cable clip.
5. Replace and tighten the screws to secure the keyboard to the palm rest.
6. Install the base cover.
7. Install the battery.
8. Install the keyboard trim.
9. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Palm Rest 22
Removing The Palm Rest Assembly

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the display assembly.
5. Remove the optical drive.
6. Remove the hard drive.
7. Remove the bluetooth.
8. Remove the keyboard trim.
9. Remove the keyboard.
10. Remove the screws that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer.

11. Flip the computer and remove the screws from the system board.

12. Disconnect the following cables from the system board :

• fingerprint sensor

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• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sensor
• touch pad
• media board

13. Lift the palm rest at a 45-degree angle and remove it.

Installing The Palm Rest Assembly

1. Align the palm rest assembly to its original position in the computer and
snap it into place.
2. Connect the following cables to the system board:

• fingerprint sensor
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sensor
• touch Pad

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• media board
3. Replace and tighten the screws to secure the palm rest assembly to the
computer.
4. Install the keyboard.
5. Install the keyboard trim.
6. Install the Bluetooth.
7. Install the hard drive.
8. Install the optical drive.
9. Install the display assembly.
10. Install the base cover.
11. Install the battery.
12. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Smart Card Reader 23
Removing the Smart Card Reader

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the display assembly.
5. Remove the optical drive.
6. Remove the hard drive.
7. Remove the bluetooth module.
8. Remove the keyboard trim.
9. Remove the keyboard.
10. Remove the palm rest assembly.
11. Disconnect the smart card reader cable from the system board.

12. Remove screws from the smart card reader.

13. Remove the smart card reader from the computer.

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Installing The Smart Card Reader

1. Insert the smart card reader in the computer in its original position.
2. Tighten the screws of the smart card reader.
3. Connect the smart card reader cable to the system board.
4. Install the palm rest assembly.
5. Install the keyboard.
6. Install the keyboard trim.
7. Install the bluetooth module.
8. Install the hard drive.
9. Install the optical drive.
10. Install the display assembly.
11. Install the base cover.
12. Install the battery.
13. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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ExpressCard Cage 24
Removing The ExpressCard Cage

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the ExpressCard.

4. Remove the optical drive.

5. Remove the base cover.

6. Remove the hard drive.

7. Remove the bluetooth.

8. Remove the keyboard trim.

9. Remove the keyboard.

10. Remove the palm rest assembly.

11. Remove the display assembly.

12. Remove the screws securing the ExpressCard cage to the computer.

13. Lift and remove the ExpressCard cage from the computer.

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Installing The ExpressCard Cage

1. Insert the ExpressCard cage into its original position.


2. Replace and tighten the screws to secure the ExpressCard cage to the
computer.
3. Install the display assembly.
4. Install the palm rest assembly.
5. Install the keyboard.
6. Install the keyboard trim.
7. Install the Bluetooth.
8. Install the hard drive.
9. Install the base cover.
10. Install the optical drive.
11. Install the ExpressCard.
12. Install the battery.
13. Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer.

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Wireless Switch Board 25
Removing The Wireless Switch Board

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the display assembly.
5. Remove the optical drive.
6. Remove the hard drive.
7. Remove the Bluetooth.
8. Remove the keyboard trim.
9. Remove the keyboard.
10. Remove the palm rest assembly.
11. Remove the wireless switch cable from the system board.

12. Remove the screw from the system board.

13. Remove the wireless switch board from the computer.

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Installing The Wireless Switch Board

1. Align the wireless switch board into its original position in the computer.
2. Tighten the screw on the board.
3. Route and connect the wireless switch cable in the system board.
4. Install the palm rest assembly.
5. Install the keyboard.
6. Install the keyboard trim.
7. Install the bluetooth.
8. Install the hard drive.
9. Install the optical drive.
10. Install the display assembly.
11. Install the base cover.
12. Install the battery.
13. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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System Board 26
Removing The System Board

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the secure digital (SD) Card.
3. Remove the ExpressCard.

4. Remove the battery.

5. Remove the base cover.

6. Remove the display assembly.

7. Remove the optical drive.

8. Remove the hard drive.

9. Remove the wireless local area network (WLAN) card.

10. Remove the wireless wide area network (WWAN) card.

11. Remove the heat-sink.

12. Remove the processor.

13. Remove the memory.

14. Remove the Bluetooth.

15. Remove the modem card.

16. Remove the keyboard trim.

17. Remove the keyboard.

18. Remove the palm rest assembly.

19. Remove the ExpressCard cage.

20. Disconnect and release coin-cell battery cable and the power connector
cable from the system board.

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21. Remove the two screws securing the LVDS bracket.

22. Remove the LVDS bracket.

23. Disconnect the following cables from the system board:

• LVDS
• camera/microphone
• touch screen (if applicable)

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24. Flip the computer and disconnect the following cables from the system
board:

• wireless switch board


• smart card reader
• speaker

25. Remove the screws from the system board.

26. Detach the top left edge of the system board from the I/O board connector.

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27. Lift and slide the system board out of the computer.

Installing The System Board

1. Align the system board into its original position on the computer.
2. Replace and tighten the screws to secure the system board to the
computer.
3. Route and connect the following cables the system board:

• LVDS
• camera/microphone
• touchscreen (if applicable)
• speaker
• wireless switch board
• smart card reader
• coin-cell battery

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• power connector
4. Install the LVDS bracket and tighten the screws to secure it in place.

5. Install the ExpressCard Cage.

6. Install the palm rest assembly.


7. Install the keyboard.
8. Install the keyboard trim.

9. Install the modem card.

10. Install the Bluetooth.

11. Install the memory.

12. Install the processor.

13. Install the heat-sink.


14. Install the wireless wide area network (WWAN) card.

15. Install the wireless local area network (WLAN) card.

16. Install the hard drive.


17. Install the optical drive.

18. Install the display assembly.

19. Install the base cover.

20. Install the battery.

21. Install the ExpressCard.

22. Install the secure digital (SD) Card.

23. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Speaker 27
Removing The Speakers

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the secure digital (SD) Card.
3. Remove the ExpressCard.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the base cover.
6. Remove the display assembly.
7. Remove the optical drive.
8. Remove the hard drive.
9. Remove the wireless local area network (WLAN) card.
10. Remove the wireless wide area network (WWAN) card.
11. Remove the heat-sink.
12. Remove the processor.
13. Remove the memory.
14. Remove the bluetooth.
15. Remove the modem card.
16. Remove the keyboard trim.
17. Remove the keyboard.
18. Remove the palm rest assembly.
19. Remove the ExpressCard cage.
20. Remove the system board.
21. Remove the screw that secures the hard drive support plate to the
computer.

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22. Slide and remove the hard drive support plate.

23. Remove the screws that secures the speakers.

24. Unthread the speaker cables and remove the speakers.

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Installing The Speakers

1. Align the speakers in the original position and connect the speaker cables.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the speakers.
3. Slide the hard drive support plate into its position.
4. Tighten the screw to secure the hard drive support plate to the computer.
5. Install the system board.
6. Install the ExpressCard Cage.
7. Install the palm rest assembly.
8. Install the keyboard.
9. Install the keyboard trim.
10. Install the modem card.
11. Install the Bluetooth.
12. Install the memory.
13. Install the processor.
14. Install the heat sink.
15. Install the wireless wide area network (WWAN) card.
16. Install the wireless local area network (WLAN) card.
17. Install the hard drive.
18. Install the optical drive.
19. Install the display assembly.
20. Remove the base cover.
21. Remove the battery.
22. Install the ExpressCard.
23. Remove the secure digital (SD) Card.
24. Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer.

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Input/Output Panel 28
Removing The Input/Output (I/O) Panel

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the secure digital (SD) Card.
3. Remove the ExpressCard.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the base cover.
6. Remove the display assembly.
7. Remove the optical drive.
8. Remove the hard drive.
9. Remove the wireless local area network (WLAN) card.
10. Remove the wireless wide area network (WWAN) card.
11. Remove the heat-sink.
12. Remove the processor.
13. Remove the memory.
14. Remove the Bluetooth.
15. Remove the modem card.
16. Remove the modem connector.
17. Remove the keyboard trim.
18. Remove the keyboard.
19. Remove the palm rest assembly.
20. Remove the smart card reader.
21. Remove the ExpressCard cage.
22. Remove the system board.
23. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the computer.

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24. Lift the I/O panel at a 45-degree angle and remove it from the computer.

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Installing The Input/Output (I/O) Panel

1. Slide in the I/O panel at a 45 degree angle into its original position in the
computer.
2. Tighten the screw securing the I/O panel to the computer.
3. Install the system board.
4. Install the ExpressCard Cage.
5. Install the smart card reader.
6. Install the palm rest assembly.
7. Install the keyboard.
8. Install the keyboard trim.
9. Install the modem connector.
10. Install the modem card.
11. Install the bluetooth.
12. Install the memory.
13. Install the processor.
14. Install the heatsink.
15. Install the wireless wide area network (WWAN) card.
16. Install the wireless local area network (WLAN) card.
17. Install the hard drive.
18. Install the optical drive.
19. Install the display assembly.
20. Install the base cover.
21. Install the battery.
22. Install the ExpressCard.
23. Install the secure digital (SD) Card.
24. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Display Assembly 29
Removing The Display Assembly

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Release the antenna cables from the computer.

5. Remove the screws that secures the low-voltage differential signaling


(LVDS) support bracket.

6. Lift up and remove the LVDS support bracket.

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7. Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
• LVDS
• camera
• touch screen

8. Unthread the cables.

9. Remove the screws that secures the display assembly to the computer.

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10. Lift up the computer base from the display assembly to release the LVDS
cable and antenna cables from the computer.

11. Remove the computer by disengaging it from the system assembly.

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Installing The Display Assembly

1. Insert the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable and wireless


antenna cables through the holes on the bottom base chassis.
2. Attach the display assembly hinges to the bottom base chassis.
3. Replace and tighten the screws to secure the display assembly to the
computer.
4. Route the LVDS cable along its compartment and connect the connector to
the system board.
5. Install the LVDS bracket.
6. Tighten the screws to secure the bracket in place.
7. Route the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and/or Wireless Wide
Area Network (WWAN) antennae along their compartments and connect
the antennae to the WLAN and/or WWAN module.
8. Install the base cover.
9. Install the battery.
10. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Display Bezel 30
Removing The Display Bezel

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Pry the display bezel from inside the display assembly.

4. Remove the display bezel.

Installing The Display Bezel

1. Place the display bezel onto the display assembly.


2. Starting from the top corner, press on the display bezel and work around
the entire bezel until is snaps onto the display assembly.
3. Press on the left and right edges of the display bezel.
4. Install the battery.
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Display Panel 31
Removing The Display Panel

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the display bezel.
4. Remove the screws that secures the display panel to the computer.

5. Flip the display panel over the keyboard.

6. Peel the tape from the low-voltage differential signaling (LVSD) cable
connector.

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7. Disconnect the LVSD cable from the display panel.

8. Remove the display panel from the computer.

Installing The Display Panel

1. Align the display panel in its original position in the computer.


2. Connect the low-voltage differential signaling (LVSD) cable to the display
panel and attach the tape.
3. Tighten the screws securing the display panel to the computer.
4. Install the battery.
5. Install the display bezel.
6. Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer.

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Camera 32
Removing The Camera

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.


2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the display bezel.
4. Loosen the screw that secures the camera module.

5. Disconnect the cable and remove the camera module.

Installing The Camera

1. Replace the camera module in position and connect the cable.


2. Tighten the screw to secure the camera module.
3. Install the display bezel.
4. Install the battery.
5. Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer.

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Specifications 33
Technical Specifications

NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those
required by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the
configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the
option to view information about your computer.

System Information
Chipset Intel Mobile Express Series 6 chipset

DRAM bus width 64-bit

Flash EPROM SPI 32 Mbits

PCIe Gen1 bus 100 MHz

Processor
Types • Intel Core i3 series
• Intel Core i5 series with Turbo
BoostTechnology 2.0
• Intel Core i7 series with Turbo
BoostTechnology 2.0

L2 cache up to 6 MB

External bus frequency 1333 MHz

Memory
Memory connector two SODIMM slots

Memory capacity 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB

Memory type DDR3 SDRAM (1333 MHz)

Minimum memory 2 GB
Maximum memory 8 GB

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Audio
Type four-channel high definition audio

Controller IDT 92HD90

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

Interface:
Internal high definition audio

External microphone-in/stereo headphones/external


speakers connector

Speakers two

Internal speaker amplifier 0.5 W (typical) per channel

Volume controls keyboard function keys and program menus

Video
Video type • integrated on system board
• discrete

Data bus:

UMA integrated video

Discrete • PCI-E x16 Gen1


• PCI-E x16 Gen2

Video controller:

UMA Intel HD Graphics

Discrete NVIDIA NVS 4200M Discrete Graphics (512


MB DDR3)

Communications
Network adapter 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN

Wireless internal wireless local area network (WLAN)


and wireless wide area network (WWAN)

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Ports and Connectors
Audio one microphone connector/stereo
headphone/speakers connector

Video • one 15-pin VGA connector


• one 19-pin HDMI connector

Network adapter one RJ-45 connector

USB three 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors and


one eSATA/USB 2.0-compliant connector

Memory card reader one 5-in-1 memory card reader

IEEE 1394: one 4-pin connector

Contactless Smart Card


Supported Smart Cards/Technologies ISO14443A — 106 kbps, 212 kbps, 424 kbps,
and 848 kbps ISO14443B — 106 kbps, 212
kbps, 424 kbps, and 848 kbps ISO15693 HID
iClass FIPS201 NXP Desfire

Display
Type WLED display

Size 15.6 inch high definition (HD)

Dimensions:

Height 210.00 mm (8.26 inches)

Width 360.00 mm (14.17 inches)

Diagonal 396.24 mm (15.60 inches)

Active area (X/Y) 344.23 mm x 193.54 mm

Maximum resolution 1366 x 768 pixels at 262K colors

Maximum Brightness 220 nits

Operating angle 0° (closed) to 135°

Refresh rate 60 Hz
Minimum Viewing angles:

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Display
Horizontal +/- 60°

Vertical +/- 50°

Pixel pitch 0.252 mm

Keyboard
Number of keys: United States: 101 keys United Kingdom: 102
keys Brazil: 104 keys Japan: 105 keys

Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji

Touchpad
Active Area:

X-axis 80.00 mm

Y-axis 40.70 mm

Battery
Type • 4-cell "smart" lithium ion
• 6-cell "smart" lithium ion
• 9-cell "smart" lithium ion

Dimensions:

4-cell and 6-cell

Depth 48.08 mm (1.90 inches)

Height 20.00 mm (0.79 inches)

Width 208.00 mm (8.19 inches)

9-cell

Depth 71.79 mm (2.83 inches)

Height 20.00 mm (0.79 inches)

Width 214.00 mm (8.43 inches)


Weight:

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Battery
4-cell 240.00 g (0.53 lb)

6-cell 345.00 g (0.76 lb)

9-cell 524.00 g (1.16 lb)

Charge time for a 4-cell and 6-cell approximately 1 hour to 80% capacity and 2
battery with computer off (with 90 W hours to 100% capacity.
adapter)
Voltage

4-cell 14.80 VDC

6-cell and 9-cell 11.10 VDC

Temperature range:

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

Non-Operating –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)

Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell

AC Adapter
Type 65 W, 90 W, and 150 W

NOTE: 65 W AC adapter is available only


for computers with integrated video card.

Input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC

Input current (maximum) 1.50 A/1.60 A/1.70 A/2.10 A

Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz

Output power 65 W, 90 W, and 150 W

Output current 3.34 A, 4.62 A and 7.70 A (continuous)

Rated output voltage 19.5 +/– 1.0 VDC

Temperature range:

Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Non-Operating –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)

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Physical
Height 28.30 mm to 34.20 mm (1.11 inches to 1.35
inches)

Width 384.00 mm (15.11 inches)

Depth 258.00 mm (10.16 inches)


Weight (with 4-cell battery) 2.50 kg (5.51 lb)

Environmental
Temperature:

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):

Operating 10 % to 90 % (noncondensing)

Storage 5 % to 95 % (noncondensing)

Altitude (maximum):

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

Non-Operating –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)

Airborne contaminant level G1 as defined by ISA-71.04–1985

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System Setup 34
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.

Entering System Setup

1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2. When the blue DELL logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to
appear.

3. Once the F2 prompt appears, press <F2> immediately.


NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can
appear very quickly, so you must watch for it to display, and then press <F2> . If you
press <F2> before you are prompted, this keystroke will be lost.

4. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to
wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then, shut down your
computer and try again.

System Setup Menu Options

The following sections describe the menu options for the System Setup program
General
The following table describe the menu options of the General menu.

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

• System Information
• Memory Information
• Processor Information
• Device Information

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
• Cardbus NIC

You can also choose the Boot List option.


The options are:

• Legacy
• UEFI

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

System Configuration
The following table describe the menu options of the System Configuration
menu.
Option Description

NOTE: System Configuration contains options and settings related to integrated


system devices. Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed
in this section may or may not appear.

Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated


network controller. The options are:

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Option Description

• Disabled
• Enabled
• Enabled w/PXE

Default Setting: Enabled w/PXE


System Management Allows you to control the systems
management mechanism. The options are:

• Disabled
• DASH/ASF 2.0

Default Setting:DASH/ASF 2.0


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

• Disabled
• AT
• PS2
• ECP

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

• Disabled
• COM1
• COM2
• COM3
• COM4

Default Setting: COM1


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

• Disabled
• ATA
• AHCI
• RAID On

Default Setting: RAID On

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Option Description

NOTE: SATA is configured to support


RAID mode.

USB Controller Allows you to control the USB controller.


The options are:

• Enable Boot Support


• Enable External USB Port

Default Setting: Enable USB Controller and


Enable External USB Port
Miscellaneous Devices Allows you to enable or disable the
following devices:

• Internal Modem
• Microphone
• eSATA Ports
• Hard Drive Free Fall Protection
• Module Bay
• ExpressCard
• Camera

You can also enable or disable:

• Media Card and 1394


• Enable Media Card only
• Disable Media Card and 1394

Default Setting: Media Card and 1394


Keyboard illumination Allows you to configure the keyboard
illumination feature. The options are:

• Disabled
• Level is 25%
• Level is 50%
• Level is 75%
• Levels is 100%

Default Setting: Level is 25%


Drives Allows you to configure the SATA drives
on board. The options are:

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Option Description

• SATA-0
• SATA-1
• SATA-4
• SATA-5

Default Setting: All drives are enabled.

Video
The following table describe the menu options of the Video menu.
Option Description
LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness
depending up on the power source (On
Battery and On AC).

Enable Optimus This option enables or disables the Nvidia


Optimus Technology applicable to
Windows 7 only.

Security
The following table describe the menu options of the Security menu.
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.

NOTE: Successful password changes


take effect immediately.

NOTE: 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

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

NOTE: Successful password changes


take effect immediately.
Default Setting: Not set
Internal HDD-0 Password Allows you to set or change the system's
internal hard-disk drive.

NOTE: Successful password changes


take effect immediately.
Default Setting: Not set
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
Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always
set strong passwords.
Default Setting: Disabled
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

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Option Description
TPM Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform
Module (TPM) during POST.
Default Setting: Disabled
Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the
optional Computrace software The options
are:

• Deactivate
• Disable
• Activate

NOTE: The Activate and Disable


options permanently activates or
disables the feature and no further
changes are allowed
Default Setting: Deactivate
CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable
mode of the processor.
Default Setting: Enabled
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.
Default Setting: Disabled
Password Configuration Allows you to determine the minimum and
maximum length of Administrator and
System passwords.

Admin Setup Lockout Allows you to prevent users from entering


Setup when an Administrator password is
set.
Default Setting: Disabled

Performance
The following table describe the menu options of the Performance menu.

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Option Description
Multi Core Support Allows you to enable or disable multi-core
support for the processor. The options are:

• All
• 1
• 2

Default Setting: All


Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel
SpeedStep feature.
Default Setting: Enabled
C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the
additional processor sleep states.
Default Setting: The options C states, C3,
C6, Enhanced C-states, and C7 options are
selected/enabled.
Limit CPUID Allows you to limit the maximum value the
processor Standard CPUID Function will
support.
Default Setting: Enable CPUID Limit
Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel
TurboBoost mode of the processor.
Default Setting: Enabled
HyperThread Control Allows you to enable or disable the
HyperThreading in the processor.
Default Setting: Enabled

Power Management
The following table describe the menu options of the Power Management menu.
Option Description
AC Behavior Allows you to enable or disable the
computer from turning on automatically
when an AC adapter is connected.
Default Setting: Disabled

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

• Disabled
• Every Day
• Weekdays

Default Setting: Disabled


USB Wake Support Allows you to enable USB devices to wake
the system from Standby.
Default Setting: Disabled
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 will remove power from all of the
USB ports to conserve battery power.

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.
Default Setting: The options Control WLAN
radio and Control WWAN radio are
selected.
Wake on LAN/WLAN This field allows the computer to power up
from the off state when triggered by a
special LAN signal or from Hibernate state
when triggered by a special wireless LAN
signal. Wake-up from the Standby state is
unaffected by this setting and must be
enabled in the operating system. This
feature only works when the computer is
connected to AC.

• Disabled — Do not allow the system to


power on when it receives a wake-up
signal from the LAN or wireless LAN.
• LAN Only — Allow the system to be
powered on by special LAN signals.

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Option Description

• WLAN Only — Allow the system to be


powered on by special WLAN signals.
• LAN or WLAN — Allow the system to
be powered on by special LAN or
wireless LAN signals.

Default Setting: Disabled


ExpressCharge Allows you to enable or disable the
ExpressCharge feature. The options are:

• Standard
• ExpressCharge

Default Setting: ExpressCharge

POST Behavior
The following table describe the menu options of the POST Behavior menu.
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
is selected.
Keypad (Embedded) Allows you to choose one or two methods
to enable the keypad that is embedded in
the internal keyboard.

• Fn Key Only
• By Num Lk

Default Setting: Fn Key Only


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

Default Setting: Touchpad/PS-2 Mouse

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Option Description
Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option
when the computer boots.
Default Setting: Enable Numlock is
selected.
Fn Key Emulation Allows you to set the option where the
<Scroll Lock> key is used to simulate the
<Fn> key feature.
Default Setting: Enable Fn Key Emulation is
selected.
POST HotKeys Allows you enable the sign-on screen
message display indicating the keystroke
sequence to access the System Setup
option menu.
Default Setting: Enable F12 Boot Option
Menu is selected.
Fastboot Allows to set the option to speed up the
boot process. The options are:

• Minimal
• Thorough
• Auto

Default Setting: Thorough

Virtualization Support
The following table describe the menu options of the Virtualization Support
menu.
Option Description
Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel
Virtualization Technology.
Default Setting: Enable Intel Virtualization
Technology is selected.
VT for Direct I/O Allows you to enable or disable
Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O.
Default Setting: Disabled is selected.
Trusted Execution This option specifies wether a Measured
Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can

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Option Description
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.
Default Setting: Disabled is selected.

Wireless
The following table describe the menu options of the Wireless menu.
Option Description
Wireless Switch Allows to set the wireless devices that can
be controlled by the wireless switch. The
options are:

• WWAN
• WLAB
• Bluetooth

Default Setting: All the options are


selected.
Wireless Device Enable Allows you to enable or disable the
wireless devices
Default Setting: All the options are
selected.

Maintenance
The following table describe the menu options of the Maintenance menu.
Option Description
Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your
computer.
NOTE: If a Service Tag has not been
set for this system, the computer will
automatically bring up this screen
when users enter the BIOS. You will be
prompted to enter the Service Tag.

Asset Tag Displays the Asset Tag.

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System Logs
The following table describe the menu options of the System Logs menu.
Option Description
BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System
Setup (BIOS) POST events.

DellDiag Events Allows you to view and clear the DellDiag


events.

Thermal Events Allows you to view and clear the Thermal


events.

Power Events Allows you to view and clear the Power


events.

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Diagnostics 35
Device Status Lights

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

Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.

Turns on when wireless networking is enabled.

Battery Status Lights

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


follows:

• Alternately blinking amber light and blue light — An unauthenticated or


unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop.
• Alternately blinking amber light with steady blue 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.
• Blue light on — Battery in charge mode with AC adapter present.

LED Error Codes

The following table shows the possible LED codes that may display when your
computer is unable to complete a power on self test.
Appearance Description Next Step

Blinking Solid Solid The micro- Replace the processor.


controller is

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Appearance Description Next Step
handing control
of the system to
the processor.
This code
persists if no
processor is
detected.
Solid Blinking Solid Memory is 1. Reseat the memory.
detected but
2. If two modules are
has errors. installed remove one
and test. Try the other
module in the same slot
and test. Test the other
slot with both modules.
3. Replace the memory.
4. Replace the system
board.

Blinking Blinking Blinking System board Replace the system board.


error
Blinking Blinking Solid Video card Replace the system board.
error
Blinking Blinking Off Keyboard error 1. Reseat the keboard
cable.
2. Replace the keyboard.

Blinking Off Blinking USB controller Unplug the USB device (if
error any)
Solid Blinking Blinking No SODIMMs 1. Install supported
are installed. memory modules.
2. If memory is already
present, reseat the
module(s) one at a time
in each slot.
3. Try known good
memory from another
computer or replace the
memory.

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Appearance Description Next Step

4. Replace the system


board.

Blinking Solid Blinking Display panel 1. Reseat the display


error cable.
2. Replace the display
panel.
3. Replace the video card/
system board.

Off Blinking Blinking Modem error 1. Reseat the modem.


2. Replace the modem.
3. Replace the system
board.

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Contacting Dell 36
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. Visit support.dell.com.
2. Select your support category.
3. If you are not a U.S. customer, select your country code at the bottom of the
page, or select All to see more choices.
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

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