Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries
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... longer power on battery power. One type of the applicable warranty or service contract, including options for replacement by Dell), to customer preferences for handling and replacing Lithium-ion batteries ● Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries. ● Discharge the battery before removing it from other trademarks are trademarks of the laptop. Inherent to the surface of fire or explosion. Contact Dell product support at...
... longer power on battery power. One type of the applicable warranty or service contract, including options for replacement by Dell), to customer preferences for handling and replacing Lithium-ion batteries ● Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries. ● Discharge the battery before removing it from other trademarks are trademarks of the laptop. Inherent to the surface of fire or explosion. Contact Dell product support at...
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... on when the computer reads from or writes to toggle between the power and battery-status light, and hard-drive activity light. Computer is running on battery and the battery has less than 5% charge. - Left 8 Power and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge status. Power adapter is connected and the battery is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off. Off - Views Front 1 Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Indicates the battery-charge status or the hard-drive activity. Solid white -
... on when the computer reads from or writes to toggle between the power and battery-status light, and hard-drive activity light. Computer is running on battery and the battery has less than 5% charge. - Left 8 Power and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge status. Power adapter is connected and the battery is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off. Off - Views Front 1 Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Indicates the battery-charge status or the hard-drive activity. Solid white -
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...; SATA 6 Gbps • PCIe/NVMe One 2.5-inch drive (SATA) One M.2 drive (SATA or PCIe/NVMe) Media-card reader Table 10. Speaker output Subwoofer Subwoofer output Microphone Volume controls • Average: 2 W • Peak: 2.5 W One • Average: 3 W • Peak: 3.5 W Digital-array microphones in -1 slot Cards supported • SD card • MultiMedia Card (MMC) Keyboard Table 11. Media-card reader specifications Type One 2-in camera assembly Media-control shortcut keys Storage Table 9. Keyboard specifications Type • Chiclet backlit keyboard (red/white) 15
...; SATA 6 Gbps • PCIe/NVMe One 2.5-inch drive (SATA) One M.2 drive (SATA or PCIe/NVMe) Media-card reader Table 10. Speaker output Subwoofer Subwoofer output Microphone Volume controls • Average: 2 W • Peak: 2.5 W One • Average: 3 W • Peak: 3.5 W Digital-array microphones in -1 slot Cards supported • SD card • MultiMedia Card (MMC) Keyboard Table 11. Media-card reader specifications Type One 2-in camera assembly Media-control shortcut keys Storage Table 9. Keyboard specifications Type • Chiclet backlit keyboard (red/white) 15
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...-backlit keyboard Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. Camera specifications Resolution Diagonal viewing angle Touch pad Table 13. These keys can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. NOTE: You can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. Shortcut keys Camera Table...
...-backlit keyboard Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. Camera specifications Resolution Diagonal viewing angle Touch pad Table 13. These keys can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. NOTE: You can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. Shortcut keys Camera Table...
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Keyboard shortcuts Table 19. List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Description Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Play previous track/chapter Play/Pause Play next track/chapter Switch to external display Search Toggle keyboard backlight Decrease brightness Increase brightness Turn off/on wireless Pause/Break Sleep Toggle scroll lock 20
Keyboard shortcuts Table 19. List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Description Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Play previous track/chapter Play/Pause Play next track/chapter Switch to external display Search Toggle keyboard backlight Decrease brightness Increase brightness Turn off/on wireless Pause/Break Sleep Toggle scroll lock 20
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Contents Before working inside your computer 10 Before you begin 10 Safety instructions 10 Recommended tools 11 Screw list 12 After working inside your computer 14 Removing the base cover 15 Procedure 15 Replacing the base cover 17 Procedure 17 Removing the battery 18 Prerequisites 18 Procedure 18 Replacing the battery 20 Procedure 20 Post-requisites 20 Removing the memory modules 21 Prerequisites 21 Procedure 21 3
Contents Before working inside your computer 10 Before you begin 10 Safety instructions 10 Recommended tools 11 Screw list 12 After working inside your computer 14 Removing the base cover 15 Procedure 15 Replacing the base cover 17 Procedure 17 Removing the battery 18 Prerequisites 18 Procedure 18 Replacing the battery 20 Procedure 20 Post-requisites 20 Removing the memory modules 21 Prerequisites 21 Procedure 21 3
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... are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer. 5 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer depending on the configuration you begin 1 Save and close all open files and exit all power sources before connecting...
... are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer. 5 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer depending on the configuration you begin 1 Save and close all open files and exit all power sources before connecting...
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... T8 5 Hard drive Computer base Hard-drive bracket Hard drive Solid-state drive Computer base M2.5x3 Ladder 4 type M3x3 4 M2x3 1 Wireless-card bracket Rear cover Computer base Computer base M2x3 1 M2x3 Big head 4 Palm rest and Computer base M2.5x5 15 keyboard assembly Palm rest and Computer base M2.5x8 2 keyboard assembly I/O board Computer base M2x3 2 Fan Computer base M2x3 6 Power-adapter Computer base M2x3 4 port bracket 12...
... T8 5 Hard drive Computer base Hard-drive bracket Hard drive Solid-state drive Computer base M2.5x3 Ladder 4 type M3x3 4 M2x3 1 Wireless-card bracket Rear cover Computer base Computer base M2x3 1 M2x3 Big head 4 Palm rest and Computer base M2.5x5 15 keyboard assembly Palm rest and Computer base M2.5x8 2 keyboard assembly I/O board Computer base M2x3 2 Fan Computer base M2x3 6 Power-adapter Computer base M2x3 4 port bracket 12...
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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. 14
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. 14
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Procedure 1 Use your computer. Prerequisites Remove the base cover. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Removing the memory modules WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing-clips on...
Procedure 1 Use your computer. Prerequisites Remove the base cover. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Removing the memory modules WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing-clips on...
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Post-requisites Replace the base cover. 24 NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. 2 Press the memory module down until it .
Post-requisites Replace the base cover. 24 NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. 2 Press the memory module down until it .
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...-cell battery cable from the system board. 37 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Removing the coin-cell battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS setup program's settings before removing...
...-cell battery cable from the system board. 37 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Removing the coin-cell battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS setup program's settings before removing...
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Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the memory modules. 5 Remove the solid-state drive. 6 Remove the wireless card. 7 Follow the procedure from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that secures the display-cable bracket to the system board. 2 Lift the display-cable bracket off the system board. 69 You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. Procedure 1 Remove the screw (M2x3) that...
Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the memory modules. 5 Remove the solid-state drive. 6 Remove the wireless card. 7 Follow the procedure from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that secures the display-cable bracket to the system board. 2 Lift the display-cable bracket off the system board. 69 You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. Procedure 1 Remove the screw (M2x3) that...
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... the steps in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the system board. 74 Procedure 1 Replace the heat sink. 2 Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board. 3 Turn the system board over. 4 Slide the ports on the system board into the slots on the computer...
... the steps in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the system board. 74 Procedure 1 Replace the heat sink. 2 Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board. 3 Turn the system board over. 4 Slide the ports on the system board into the slots on the computer...
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... page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. The oils in After working inside your computer. Procedure NOTE: The appearance of the heat sink on the heat sink. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the memory modules. 5 Remove the solid-state drive. 6 Remove the wireless card. 7 Follow the procedure from the image shown in this chapter. 1 In sequential order (indicated on the heat...
... page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. The oils in After working inside your computer. Procedure NOTE: The appearance of the heat sink on the heat sink. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the memory modules. 5 Remove the solid-state drive. 6 Remove the wireless card. 7 Follow the procedure from the image shown in this chapter. 1 In sequential order (indicated on the heat...
Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual
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... your computer and follow the instructions in After working inside your fingertips, gently pry up the outside edges of the display bezel. 88 Procedure 1 Using your computer. Removing the display bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with a non-touch screen display. 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the wireless card. 5 Follow the procedure from step 1 to...
... your computer and follow the instructions in After working inside your fingertips, gently pry up the outside edges of the display bezel. 88 Procedure 1 Using your computer. Removing the display bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with a non-touch screen display. 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the wireless card. 5 Follow the procedure from step 1 to...
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... instructions in After working inside your computer. Procedure 1 Remove the four screws (M2x2.5) that shipped with a non-touch screen display. 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the wireless card. 5 Follow the procedure from step 1 to the display back-cover. 94 Removing the display panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the display panel to step 8 in "Removing the palm rest and keyboard assembly". 6 Remove...
... instructions in After working inside your computer. Procedure 1 Remove the four screws (M2x2.5) that shipped with a non-touch screen display. 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the wireless card. 5 Follow the procedure from step 1 to the display back-cover. 94 Removing the display panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the display panel to step 8 in "Removing the palm rest and keyboard assembly". 6 Remove...
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... rest and keyboard assembly". 6 Remove the display assembly. 7 Remove the display bezel. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Removing the camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with a non-touch screen display. 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the wireless card. 5 Follow the procedure from the camera. 101 Prerequisites NOTE: These instructions are applicable...
... rest and keyboard assembly". 6 Remove the display assembly. 7 Remove the display bezel. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Removing the camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with a non-touch screen display. 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the wireless card. 5 Follow the procedure from the camera. 101 Prerequisites NOTE: These instructions are applicable...
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... three times followed by a pause. Diagnostics Light Pattern Problem description 2,1 CPU failure 2,2 System board: BIOS and ROM failure 2,3 No memory or RAM detected 2,4 Memory or RAM failure 109 NOTE: Press Fn+H to the hard drive. Hard-drive activity light Turns on battery and the battery has less than 5 percent charge. Power and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge status. Solid white - The power and battery-status light blinks amber along with beep codes indicating failures. The following table shows different...
... three times followed by a pause. Diagnostics Light Pattern Problem description 2,1 CPU failure 2,2 System board: BIOS and ROM failure 2,3 No memory or RAM detected 2,4 Memory or RAM failure 109 NOTE: Press Fn+H to the hard drive. Hard-drive activity light Turns on battery and the battery has less than 5 percent charge. Power and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge status. Solid white - The power and battery-status light blinks amber along with beep codes indicating failures. The following table shows different...
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... beep codes help the user troubleshoot problems with the computer. Camera status light: Indicates whether the camera is enabled or disabled. • Solid white - Light Pattern 2,5 2,6 2,7 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 Problem description Invalid memory installed System board or chipset error LCD failure CMOS battery failure PCI/video card failure Recovery image not found Recovery image found but invalid The computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if the errors or problems cannot be displayed. Caps Lock status light: Indicates whether Caps Lock is in use...
... beep codes help the user troubleshoot problems with the computer. Camera status light: Indicates whether the camera is enabled or disabled. • Solid white - Light Pattern 2,5 2,6 2,7 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 Problem description Invalid memory installed System board or chipset error LCD failure CMOS battery failure PCI/video card failure Recovery image not found Recovery image found but invalid The computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if the errors or problems cannot be displayed. Caps Lock status light: Indicates whether Caps Lock is in use...