Dell Latitude 7280: Owner's Manual

Dell Latitude 7280
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P28S

Regulatory Type: P28S001
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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2018 - 09
Rev. A05
Contents
1 Working on your computer............................................................................................................................. 6

Turning off your computer — Windows 10.....................................................................................................................6
Turning off your computer — Windows 8...................................................................................................................... 6
Turning off your computer — Windows 7...................................................................................................................... 6
Before working inside your computer..............................................................................................................................6
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................. 7
After working inside your computer.................................................................................................................................7
2 Disassembly and reassembly..........................................................................................................................8

Screw size list..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Recommended tools.......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card..................................................................................................................9
Removing SIM card or SIM card tray........................................................................................................................ 9
Replacing SIM card...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Base cover.......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Removing base cover.................................................................................................................................................. 9
Installing base cover.................................................................................................................................................... 11
Battery............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Lithium-ion battery precautions................................................................................................................................ 12
Removing battery....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Installing battery..........................................................................................................................................................13
PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD).......................................................................................................................................... 13
Removing PCIe SSD...................................................................................................................................................13
Installing PCIe SSD..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Speaker.............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Removing speaker module.........................................................................................................................................14
Installing speaker module...........................................................................................................................................16
Coin-cell battery............................................................................................................................................................... 16
Removing the coin cell battery................................................................................................................................. 16
Installing coin cell battery...........................................................................................................................................17
WWAN card.......................................................................................................................................................................17
Removing WWAN card.............................................................................................................................................. 17
Installing WWAN card.................................................................................................................................................18
WLAN card........................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Removing WLAN card................................................................................................................................................18
Installing WLAN card.................................................................................................................................................. 19
Memory module............................................................................................................................................................... 20
Removing memory module....................................................................................................................................... 20
Installing memory module......................................................................................................................................... 20
Heat sink ........................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Removing heat sink assembly................................................................................................................................... 21
Installing heat sink assembly.....................................................................................................................................22
Power connector port..................................................................................................................................................... 22
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Removing power connector port............................................................................................................................. 22
Installing power connector port............................................................................................................................... 23
LED board......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Removing LED board.................................................................................................................................................23
Installing LED board................................................................................................................................................... 24
Smart card module...........................................................................................................................................................24
Removing smart card cage....................................................................................................................................... 24
Installing smart card cage......................................................................................................................................... 26
Touchpad...........................................................................................................................................................................26
Removing touchpad buttons board......................................................................................................................... 26
Installing touchpad buttons board............................................................................................................................28
Display Assembly..............................................................................................................................................................28
Removing display assembly—with Touch...............................................................................................................28
Installing display assembly—with touch..................................................................................................................30
Removing display bezel............................................................................................................................................. 30
Installing display bezel.................................................................................................................................................31
Removing the display hinge cap................................................................................................................................31
Installing the display hinge cap................................................................................................................................. 32
Removing the display panel...................................................................................................................................... 32
Installing the display panel.........................................................................................................................................35
Camera.............................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Removing camera...................................................................................................................................................... 35
Installing camera.........................................................................................................................................................36
System board....................................................................................................................................................................37
Removing system board............................................................................................................................................ 37
Installing system board...............................................................................................................................................41
Keyboard assembly........................................................................................................................................................... 41
Removing keyboard assembly................................................................................................................................... 41
Installing keyboard assembly.....................................................................................................................................43
Keyboard lattice and Keyboard.......................................................................................................................................44
Removing keyboard from keyboard tray................................................................................................................. 44
Installing keyboard to keyboard tray........................................................................................................................ 44
Palm rest........................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Replacing palm rest .................................................................................................................................................. 44
3 System specifications.................................................................................................................................. 46
Supported operating systems........................................................................................................................................ 46
Processor specifications..................................................................................................................................................47
System specifications...................................................................................................................................................... 47
Memory specifications.................................................................................................................................................... 47
Storage specifications..................................................................................................................................................... 47
Video specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 47
Audio specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 48
Battery specifications...................................................................................................................................................... 48
AC adapter specifications............................................................................................................................................... 49
Docking options................................................................................................................................................................49
Port and connector specifications................................................................................................................................. 49
4 Contents
Communication specifications....................................................................................................................................... 50
Camera specifications..................................................................................................................................................... 50
Touchpad specifications..................................................................................................................................................50
Display specifications...................................................................................................................................................... 50
Physical specifications.....................................................................................................................................................52
Environmental specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 52
4 System Setup.............................................................................................................................................. 53
Boot menu........................................................................................................................................................................ 53
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................................................ 54
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................54
General screen options....................................................................................................................................................54
System Configuration screen options........................................................................................................................... 55
Video screen options....................................................................................................................................................... 57
Security screen options...................................................................................................................................................57
Secure Boot screen options........................................................................................................................................... 59
Intel software guard extensions screen options...........................................................................................................60
Performance screen options.......................................................................................................................................... 60
Power management screen options...............................................................................................................................61
POST behavior screen options.......................................................................................................................................62
Manageability................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Virtualization support screen options............................................................................................................................ 63
Wireless screen options...................................................................................................................................................63
Maintenance screen options...........................................................................................................................................64
System logs screen options............................................................................................................................................ 64
Updating the BIOS in Windows .................................................................................................................................... 65
System and setup password.......................................................................................................................................... 65
Assigning a system password and setup password...............................................................................................65
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password....................................................................... 66
5 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................... 67
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics................................................................................... 67
Running the ePSA diagnostics................................................................................................................................. 67
6 Contacting Dell............................................................................................................................................ 68
Contents 5
1
Working on your computer
Turning off your computer — Windows 10
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
1 Click or tap .
2 Click or tap and then click or tap Shut down.
NOTE: Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not
automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to
turn them off.

1 Turning off your computer:

• In Windows 8 (using a touch enabled device):
1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings.
2 Tap and then tap Shut down

• In Windows 8 (using a mouse):
1 Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.
2 Click and then click Shut down.

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 6 seconds to turn them off.

1 Click Start.
2 Click Shut Down.
NOTE: Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not
automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to
turn them off.
Before working inside your computer

1 Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2 Turn off your computer.
3 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it.
4 Disconnect all network cables from the computer (if available).
6 Working on your computer

CAUTION: If your computer has an RJ45 port, disconnect the network cable by first unplugging the cable from your
computer.
5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
6 Open the display.
7 Press and hold the power button for few seconds, to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before performing Step # 8.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface at the same time as touching a connector on the back of the computer.
8 Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots.
Safety instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise
noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist:
• You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
• A component can be replaced or, if purchased separately, installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the
computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple
repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface that is grounded to ground yourself before you touch the computer to perform any disassembly tasks.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its
edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have
connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the
cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a
cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.
After working inside your computer

After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure that you connect external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your
computer.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries
designed for other Dell computers.
1 Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.
2 Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the
computer.
3 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
4 Turn on your computer.
Working on your computer 7

2
Disassembly and reassembly
Screw size list
Table 1. Latitude 7280 - screw size list
M2.5 x
Component M2.5 x 6 M2 x 5 M2 x 3 M2.5 x 4 M2 x 2.5 M2 x 2
3.5
Back cover 8 (captive
screws)
Battery—3-cell 1
Battery—4-cell 2
SSD module 1
Heat sink module 4
System fan 2
Speaker 4
WWAN card 1
WLAN card 1
Power connector port 1
ESD bracket 1
EDP bracket 2
Touchpad buttons 2
Fingerprint reader 1
LED board 1
Smart card reader cage 2
Keyboard Lock bracket 1
Display hinge 6
Keyboard support plate 19
Keyboard 5
System board 9
Memory module bracket 1
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document require the following tools:
• Small flat blade screwdriver

• Phillips # 1 screwdriver
8 Disassembly and reassembly

• Small plastic scribe
Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card

Removing SIM card or SIM card tray
NOTE: SIM card or SIM card tray removal is only available on systems that are shipped with WWAN module. Hence, removing
procedure is only applicable for systems that are shipped with WWAN module.
CAUTION: Removing the SIM card when the computer is On, may cause data loss or damage the card. Ensure that your
computer is turned off or the network connections are disabled.
1 Insert a paperclip or a SIM card removal tool into the pinhole on the SIM card tray [1].
2 Use a scribe to pull the SIM card tray
3 Remove the SIM card, if a SIM card is available from the SIM card tray.
Replacing SIM card

NOTE: You can replace a SIM card only for those systems that are shipped with WWAN module.
1 Insert a paperclip or a SIM card removal tool into the pinhole on the SIM card tray.
2 Use a scribe to pull the SIM card tray.
3 Place on the SIM card on the tray.
4 Insert the SIM card tray into the slot.
Base cover
Removing base cover
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2 To release the base cover:
a Loosen the M2.5 x 6 captive screws (8) that secure the base cover to the computer [1].
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NOTE: Exercise caution when loosening the screws. Angle the screwdriver to match the head of the front corners of
screw, to avoid a possible stripped screw head.
b Use a plastic scribe to release the base cover from the edge and lift it from the computer [2].
CAUTION: Exercise caution when loosening the screws. Angle the screwdriver to match the head of the screw (front
corners on the laptop base cover) to avoid a possible stripped screw head.
3 Lift the base cover from the computer.

Installing base cover
1 Align the base cover tabs to the slots on the edges of the computer.
2 Press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.
3 Tighten the M2.5 x 6.0 captive screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
Remember: Exercise caution when tightening the screws. Angle the screw driver to match the head of the screw to avoid a
possible stripped screw head.
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Battery
Lithium-ion battery precautions
CAUTION:
• Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.

• Discharge the battery as much as possible before removing it from the system. This can be done by disconnecting the AC adapter
from the system to allow the battery to drain.
• Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.
• Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells.
• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery.
• Do not bend the battery.
• Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery.
• If a battery gets stuck in a device as a result of swelling, do not try to free it as puncturing, bending, or crushing a Lithium-ion
battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, the entire system should be replaced. Contact https://www.dell.com/support for
assistance and further instructions.
• Always purchase genuine batteries from https://www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and re-sellers.
Removing battery
2 Remove the base cover.
3 To remove the battery:
a Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b Remove the M2.0 x 5.0 screws that secure the battery to the computer [2].
NOTE: A 3-cell battery has a single screw, and a 4-cell battery has two screws. Hence, the image displayed below is a
4-cell battery.
c Lift the battery from the computer [3].

Installing battery
1 Insert the battery into the slot on the computer.
2 Route the battery cable through the routing clip and connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
NOTE: Route the battery cable, if the cable at the base of the battery is un routed.
3 Tighten the M2.0 x 5.0 screws to secure the battery to the computer.
NOTE: A small battery (3-cell) has a single screw, a larger battery (4-cell) has two screws.
4 Install the base cover
PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)

Removing PCIe SSD
2 Remove the :
a base cover
b battery
3 To remove the PCIe SSD:
a Loosen the M2 x3 captive screw that secure the SSD bracket [1].
b Remove the SSD bracket [2].
c Remove the PCIe SSD from the connector on the system board [3].

Installing PCIe SSD
1 Insert the PCIe SSD card into the connector.
2 Install the SSD bracket over the PCIe SSD card.
NOTE: When installing the SSD bracket, ensure that the tab on the bracket is held securely with the tab on the palm rest.
NOTE: Ensure to install the bracket is the system is shipped with bracket.
3 Tighten the M2 x 3 screws to secure it the SSD bracket.
4 Install the
a battery
b base cover
5 Follow the procedure in After working iinside your computer.
Speaker
Removing speaker module
2 Remove the:

a base cover
b battery
3 To release the speaker module:
a Push to disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board [1].
NOTE: Ensure to unroute the speaker cable from the routing clip.
NOTE: Use a plastic scribe to release the cable from the connector. Do not pull the cable as it may result in breakage.
b Un-route the speaker cable from the routing clips [2].
c Remove the tape that secures the speaker cables to the touchpad board [3].
4 To remove the speaker module:

a Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws (4) that secure the speaker module to the computer [1].
b Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws that secure the speaker module to the computer [1].
NOTE: Refer the speaker screw list

c Lift the speaker module from the computer [2].
NOTE: Ensure to un-route the speaker cable from the routing clips.

Installing speaker module
1 Place the speaker module into the slots on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screws to secure the speaker to the computer.
3 Route the speaker cable through the retention clips on the computer.
4 Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board.
5 Install the:
a battery
b base cover
Coin-cell battery
Removing the coin cell battery
2 Remove the :
a base cover
b battery
3 To remove the coin cell battery:
a Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b Lift the coin cell battery to release it from the adhesive [2].

Installing coin cell battery
1 Affix the coin cell battery on the slot inside the computer.
2 Route the coin cell battery cable through the routing channel before connecting the cable.
3 Connect the coin cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.
4 Install the :
a battery
b base cover
WWAN card
Removing WWAN card
2 Remove the :
a base cover
b battery
3 To remove the WWAN card:
a Remove the M2.0 x 3.0 screw that secures the metal bracket to the WWAN card [1].
b Lift the metal bracket that secures the WWAN card [2].

c Disconnect the WWAN cables from the connectors on the WWAN card with a plastic scribe.[3].
d [4].
Installing WWAN card

1 Insert the WWAN card into the connector on the system board.
2 Connect the WWAN cables to the connectors on the WWAN card.
3 Place the metal bracket and tighten the M2.0 x 3.0 screw to secure it to the computer.
4 Install the :
a battery
b base cover
NOTE: The IMEI number can also be found on the WWAN card.
WLAN card
Removing WLAN card
2 Remove the :
a base cover

b battery
3 To remove the WLAN card:
a Remove the M2.0 x 3.0 screw that secures the metal bracket to the WLAN card [1].
b Lift the metal bracket [2].
c Disconnect the WLAN cables from the connectors on the WLAN card [3].
d Remove the WLAN card from the computer [4].
NOTE: Ensure NOT to pull the WLAN card more than 35°, to avoid damage to pin.
Installing WLAN card

1 Insert the WLAN card into the connector on the system board.
2 Connect the WLAN cables to the connectors on the WLAN card.
3 Place the metal bracket and tighten the M2.0 x 3.0 screw to secure it to the computer.
4 Install the .:
a battery
b base cover

Memory module
Removing memory module
2 Remove the :
a base cover
b battery
3 To remove the memory module:
a Pull the clips securing the memory module until the module snaps-out [1].
b Remove the memory module from the connector on the system board [2].
Installing memory module

1 Insert the memory module into the connector until snaps in.
2 Install the :
a battery
b base cover
3 Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer.

Heat sink
Removing heat sink assembly
Heat sink assembly comprises of heat sink and the system fan.

2 Remove the :
a base cover
b battery
3 To remove the heat sink assembly:
NOTE: To identify the number of screws, see screw list.
a Disconnect the fan cable from the system board [1].
NOTE: After removing the heat sink assembly, ensure to disconnect the fan cable.
b Remove the M2.0 x 5.0 screws that secure the heat sink and the M2.0 x 3.0 screws that secure the fan to the system board [2].
NOTE: Remove the screws in the order of the callout numbers [1, 2, 3, 4] as indicated on the heat sink.
c Lift the heat sink assembly from the system board [3].

Installing heat sink assembly
Heat sink assembly comprises of heat sink and the system fan.
1 Align the heat sink assembly with screw holders on the system board .
2 Tighten the M2.0 x 3.0 screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.
NOTE: Tighten the screws in the order of the callout numbers [1, 2, 3, 4] as indicated on the heat sink.
3 Tighten the M2.0 x 5.0 screws to secure the fan to the system board
4 Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board.
5 Install the :
a battery
b base cover
Power connector port

Removing power connector port
2 Remove the :
a base cover
b battery
3 To remove the power connector port:
a Disconnect the power connector port cable from the system board [1].
NOTE: Ensure to remove the adhesive tape that covers the connector.
NOTE: Use a plastic scribe to release the cable from the connector. Do not pull the cable as it may result in breakage
b Remove the M2.0x3.0 screw (1) to release the metal bracket on the power connector port [2].
c Lift the metal bracket from the computer [3].
d the power connector port from the computer [4].

Installing power connector port
1 Install the power connector port into the slot on the computer.
2 Place the metal bracket on the power connector port.
3 Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screw to secure the power connector port to the computer.
4 Connect the power connector port cable to the connector on the system board.
5 Install the :
a battery
b base cover
LED board
Removing LED board
2 Remove the :
a base cover
b battery
3 To remove the LED board:
a Disconnect the LED cable from the LED board [1].

CAUTION: Avoid pulling the cable as it would result in breaking the cable connector. Instead, use a scribe to release
the LED cable from its connector.
b Unroute the LED cable from the routing channel [2].
c Remove the M2.0 x 2.5 screw that secures the LED board to the computer [3]
d Lift the LED board from the computer [4].
Installing LED board

1 Insert the LED board into the slot on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0 x 2.5 screw to secure the LED board.
3 Route the LED cable through the routing channel.
4 Connect the LED cable to the system board.
5 Install the :
a battery
b base cover
Smart card module

Removing smart card cage
2 Remove the:

a base cover
b battery
c PCIe SSD card
3 To disconnect the smart card cable:
a Disconnect the smart card cable [1].
NOTE: Ensure to gently push the connector, to avoid damage to the smart card head.
b Lift the smart card cable that is affixed to the touchpad module [2].
NOTE: Ensure to pull gently to release it with adhesive tape.
4 To remove the smart card cage:
NOTE: To identify the number of screws, see screw list
a Remove the M2 x 3 screws (2) that secure the smart card cage to the computer [1].
b Slide and lift the smart card cage from the computer [2].

Installing smart card cage
1 Slide the smart card cage into the slot to align with the tabs on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2 x 3 screws to secure the smart card cage to the computer.
3 Affix the smart card cable and connect it to the connector on the computer .
4 Install the:
a PCIe SSD card
b battery
c base cover
Touchpad
Removing touchpad buttons board
2 Remove the:
a base cover
b battery
c speaker

3 To disconnect the smart card cable:
a Disconnect the smart card cable [1].
b Lift the smart card cable that is affixed to the computer [2] to reveal the touchpad buttons board cable.
c Remove the adhesive tape that secures the speaker cable to the touchpad panel [3].
NOTE: Un-route the speaker cable from the routing clips from the touchpad buttons.
4 To remove the touchpad buttons board:

a Disconnect the touchpad buttons board cable from the touchpad board [1].
NOTE: The touchpad buttons board cable is below the smart card cable. Ensure to lift the latch, to release the
touchpad button board cable.
b Remove M2.0 x 2.5 screws (2) that secure the touchpad buttons board [2].
NOTE: To identify the screws, see screw list

c Lift the touchpad buttons board from the computer [3].

Installing touchpad buttons board
1 Insert the touchpad buttons board into the slot to align the tabs with the grooves on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0 x 2.5screws to secure the touchpad buttons board to the computer.
3 Connect the touchpad buttons board cable to the connector on the touchpad board.
4 Affix the smart card cable and connect it to the connector on the computer
5 Install the:
a speaker
b battery
c base cover
Display Assembly
Removing display assembly—with Touch

2 Remove the:
a base cover
b battery
c WLAN card

d WWAN card
NOTE: To identify the number of screws, see screw list

3 To remove the display assembly:
a Un route the WLAN and WWAN cables from the routing channels [1].
b Remove the M2.0 x 5.0 screws that secures the eDP bracket [2].
c Lift the eDP bracket from the eDP cable [3].
d Lift the eDP cable to disconnect it from the connector on the system board [4].
e Un route the eDP cable from the routing channel [5].
4 To remove the display assembly:

a Open the display of the computer and lay it on a flat surface at 180 degree angle
b Remove the M2.5 x 4.0 screws that secure the display hinge to the display assembly [1].
c Lift the display assembly from the computer.

Installing display assembly—with touch
1 Place the base of the computer on a plane surface of a table and position it closer to the edge of the table.
2 Install the display assembly to align it with the display hinge holders on the system.
3 Holding the display assembly, tighten the M2.5 x 4.0 screws to secure the display hinges on the system display assembly with the
system unit.
4 Affix the tapes to secure the eDP cable (display cable).
5 Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the system board.
6 Install the eDP metal bracket on the eDP cable and tighten the M2.0 x 5.0 screws.
7 Route the WLAN and WWAN cables through the routing channels.
8 Install the:
a WLAN card
b WWAN card
c battery
d base cover
Removing display bezel

NOTE: The display bezel removal procedure is applicable only for non-touch systems.

2 Remove the:
a base cover
b battery
c WLAN card
d WWAN card
e display assembly

3 To remove the display bezel:
a Use a plastic scribe to loosen the bottom edge of the display [1].
b Loosen the tabs on the edges of the display [2].
NOTE: Adhesive is used to secure the display bezel to the display panel.
4 Remove the display bezel from the display assembly.
Installing display bezel

NOTE: The display bezel installation procedure is applicable only for non-touch systems.
1 Place the display bezel on the display assembly.

2 Press the edges of the display bezel until it clicks onto the display assembly.
NOTE: Adhesive is used to secure the display bezel to the display panel.
3 Install the:
a display assembly
b WLAN card
c WWAN card
d battery
e base cover
Removing the display hinge cap

2 Remove the following components:
a base cover
b battery
c WLAN card
d WWAN card
e display assembly
3 Slide hinge cap from left to the right to release and remove the display hinge cap from the display panel.

Installing the display hinge cap
1 Place the display hinge cap on the slot and slide it back to fit on the display assembly.
2 Install the:
a display assembly
b WLAN card
c WWAN card
d battery
e base cover
Removing the display panel

2 Remove the following components:
a base cover
b battery
c WLAN card
d WWAN card
e display assembly
f display bezel
g hinge caps
3 To remove the display panel:
a Remove the two (M2.0 x 2.0) screws on the panel [1].
b Lift up the top edge of the display panel [2] and flip the display panel over.

c Peel off the display connector adhesive strip from the display panel [1]
d Peel off the Mylar tape securing the display cable on the back of the display panel [2].
e Lift the metal tab and disconnect the display cable from the back of the display panel [3,4].

f Remove the display panel.

Installing the display panel
1 Connect the display cable on the back of the display panel.
2 Affix the mylar tape securing the display cable on the back of the display panel.
3 Affix display connector adhesive strip to the display panel.
4 Flip the display panel over and slide the display panel towards the system.
5 Replace the two (M2.0 x 2.0) screws on the panel
6 Install the:
a Bezel
b Hinge Cap
c display assembly
d WLAN card
e WWAN card
f battery
g base cover
Camera
Removing camera
The removal procedure of the camera is only for a touch display.

2 Remove the:
a base cover
b WLAN card
c WWAN card
d battery
e display assembly
f display bezel
3 To remove the camera module:
a Disconnect the camera cable [1].
b Peel off the tape securing the camera module [2].
c Lift the camera from the display [3].

Installing camera
The installation procedure is applicable only for systems shipping with touch display assembly.
1 Insert the camera module into the slot on the display assembly.
2 Affix the tape to secure the camera module.
3 Connect the camera cable.
4 Install the:
a display bezel
b display assembly
c WLAN card
d WWAN card
e battery
f base cover

System board
Removing system board
1 If your computer is shipped with a WWAN card, then the removal of a blank SIM card tray is a requirement.
2 Remove the:
a SIM card
b base cover
c battery
d memory module
e PCIe SSD
f WLAN card
g WWAN card
h heat sink assembly
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3 To disconnect the eDP cable:
NOTE: If your system is shipped with an IR camera, then the IR cable must be disconnected. The IR cable is located
beneath the eDP cable connector
a Un route the WLAN and WWAN cables from the routing channels [1].
b Remove the M2.0 x 3.0 screws that secure the eDP cable [2].
c Remove the eDP cable bracket [3].
d Disconnect the eDP cable from the system board [4].
e Lift the tape that secures the eDP cable to the system board [5].

4 To disconnect the cables:
NOTE: To disconnect the speaker, LED board, coin cell battery and the power connector port cables, use a plastic scribe to
release the cable from the connector. Do not pull the cable as it may result in breakage
a speaker cable [1]

b LED board cable [2]
c coin cell battery cable [3]
d touchpad cable and USH board cable [4]
e power connector port cable [5]

5 To remove the system board:
a Disconnect the M2.0x3.0 screws that secure the system board to computer [1].
b Lift the system board away from the computer.

6 Remove the M2.0x5.0 screws that secure the USB Type-C bracket.
7 Flip the system board, peel off the tapes securing the bracket and remove the USB Type-C port from the system board.

Installing system board
1 Place the USB Type-C port along with the bracket in the slot on the system board.
2 Affix the tape to secure the Type-C bracket.
3 Flip the system board and tighten the M2 x 3 screws to secure the USB type-C port to the system board.
4 Align the system board with the screw holders on the computer.
5 Tighten the M2 x 3 screws to secure the system board to the computer.
6 Connect the speaker, power connector, LED board, touchpad, and USH cables to the connectors on the system board.
7 Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the system board.
8 Place the metal bracket over the eDP cable and tighten the M2.0 x 3.0screw to secure it.
9 Remove the metal bracket from the memory module connectors of the system board that was removed.
10 Place the metal bracket over the memory module connectors and tighten the M2 x 3 screws to secure it to the computer.
NOTE: If your computer has a WWAN card, then SIM card tray installation is a requirement.
11 Install the:
a coin cell battery
b heat sink
c WLAN card
d WWAN card
e SSD card
f memory module
g speaker
h battery
i base cover
Keyboard assembly
Removing keyboard assembly
NOTE: The keyboard and the keyboard tray together are called the keyboard assembly.

2 Remove:
a base cover

b battery
c memory module
d PCIe SSD
e WLAN card
f WWAN card
g heat sink assembly
h system board
3 Disconnect the cables from the palmrest end:
a touchpad and USH board cables [1]
b keyboard backlight cable [2]
c keyboard cable [3]
4 To remove the keyboard assembly:
NOTE: To identify the screws, see screw list
a Remove the M2.0 x 2.5 screws that secure the keyboard [1].
b Lift the keyboard assembly from the chassis [2].

Installing keyboard assembly
NOTE: The keyboard and the keyboard tray together are called the keyboard assembly.
1 Align the keyboard assembly with the screw holders on the computer.
2 Tighten the M2.0 x 2.5 screws that secure the keyboard to the chassis.
3 Connect the keyboard cable, keyboard backlight cable, touchpad cable and USH cable to the connectors on the touchpad buttons
board.
4 Install the:
a system board
b heat sink
c WLAN card
d WWAN card
e SSD card
f memory module
g battery
h base cover

Keyboard lattice and Keyboard
Removing keyboard from keyboard tray
2 Remove the keyboard assembly
3 Remove the M2.0 x 2.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the keyboard assembly [1].
4 Lift the keyboard away from the keyboard tray [2].
Installing keyboard to keyboard tray

1 Align the keyboard with the screw holders on the keyboard tray.
2 Tighten the M2.0 x 2.0 screws to secure the keyboard to the keyboard tray.
3 Install the keyboard assembly.
Palm rest
Replacing palm rest
2 Remove the:
a base cover
b battery
c memory module
d PCIe SSD
e WLAN card
f WWAN card
g power connector port
h heat sink assembly
i coin cell battery
j speaker
k display assembly
l system board
m keyboard

The component you are left with is the palm rest.
3 Replace the palm rest.
4 Install the:
a keyboard
b system board
c display assembly
d speaker
e coin cell battery
f heatsink
g power connector port
h WLAN card
i WWAN card
j PCIe SSD
k memory
l battery
m base cover

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System specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For
more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and
select the option to view information about your computer.
Topics:
• Supported operating systems

• Processor specifications
• System specifications
• Memory specifications
• Storage specifications
• Video specifications
• Audio specifications
• Battery specifications
• AC adapter specifications
• Docking options
• Port and connector specifications
• Communication specifications
• Camera specifications
• Touchpad specifications
• Display specifications
• Physical specifications
• Environmental specifications
Supported operating systems

The topic lists the operating systems supported for Latitude 7280 .
Table 2. Supported operating systems
Supported operating systems Description
Windows 10 • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

• Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit
• Microsoft® Windows 8.1 Professional 64 bit, (available through
downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro License only through
Dell Configuration Services) (available with Intel 6th Gen Core I
only)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32/64 bit, (available through
downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro License) (Available with
Intel 6th Gen Core I only)
Other • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS SP1 64-bit

• NeoKylin v6.0 64-bit
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Processor specifications
Feature Specification
Types
• 7th generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 series
• 6th generation Intel Core i5 / i7 series
System specifications
Chipset Integrated in the processor
DRAM bus width 64-bit
Flash EPROM SPI 128 Mbits

PCIe bus 100 MHz
External Bus DMI 3.0—8GT/s

Frequency
Memory specifications
Memory connector One SoDIMM slot
Memory capacity 4 GB and 16 GB
Memory type DDR4 SDRAM—2133 MHz
Minimum memory 4 GB
Maximum memory 16 GB
Storage specifications
This laptop supports one M.2 SATA SSD or M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD.
The options are:
• Up to 512 GB SATA SSD

• Up to 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD
• Up to 512 GB NVMe SED SSD
Video specifications
Type Integrated on system board
UMA controller
• Intel Integrated HD Graphics 620
• Intel Integrated HD Graphics 520 (available with Intel 6th Gen Core I only)
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External display
support • On system – eDP (internal display), HDMI
• Optional Type-C port – VGA, DisplayPort 1.2, DVI and Thunderbolt
NOTE: Supports one VGA, DisplayPort, HDMI through the Docking station.
Audio specifications
Types Four-channel high-definition audio
Controller Realtek ALC3246
Stereo conversion 24-bit—analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog
Internal interface High-definition audio

External interface Microphone-in, stereo headphones, and headset combo connector
Speakers Two
Internal speaker 2 W (RMS) per channel

amplifier
Volume controls Hot keys
Battery specifications
Type
• 3-cell Lithium Prismatic battery with ExpressCharge
• 4-cell Lithium Prismatic battery with ExpressCharge
42 WHr (3–cell):
Length 200.5 mm (7.89 inches)
Width 95.9 mm (3.78 inches)
Height 5.7 mm (0.22 inch)
Weight 185.0 g (0.41 lb)
Voltage 11.4 VDC
60 WHr (4–cell):
Length 238 mm (9.37 inches)
Width 95.9 mm (3.78 inch)
Height 5.7 mm (0.22 inch)
Weight 270 g (0.6 lb)
Voltage 7.6 VDC
Life span 300 discharge per charge cycles
Temperature range
Operating
• Charge: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 158°F)
• Discharge: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 122°F)
Non-operating - 20°C to 65°C (- 4°F to 149°F)
Coin cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell
AC adapter specifications
Type 65 W or 90 W
Input voltage 100 V AC to 240 V AC
Input current— 1.7 A / 2.5 A

maximum
Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Output current 3.34 A and 4.62 A
Rated output 19.5 V DC

voltage
Weight 230 g (65 W) and 320 g (90 W)
Dimensions 22 x 66 x 106 mm (65 W) and 22 x 66 x 130 (90 W)
Temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

—Operating
Temperature range –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)

—Non-Operating
Docking options
NOTE: Docking stations are sold separately.
Options
• Dell Dock WD15
• Dell Dock Stand DS1000
• Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16
Port and connector specifications

Audio Microphone-in, stereo headphones, and headset combo connector
Video HDMI 1.4
Network adapter One RJ-45 connector
USB
• One USB 3.0
• One DisplayPort over USB Type-C (optional Thunderbolt 3)
Memory card reader one Micro SD 4.0
Micro Subscriber One

Identity Module
(uSIM) card
Docking port None
NOTE: Cable docking is available .
Express Card None
AC adapter One
Smart card reader One (optional)
Communication specifications
Features Specification
Network adapter Intel i219LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller 10/100/1000 Mb/s(RJ-45)
Camera specifications
NOTE: Systems with FHD display are also shipped with an optional IR camera that supports Windows hello feature.
Type HD fixed focus
Sensor type CMOS sensor technology
Imaging rate Up to 30 frames per second
Video Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels (0.92 MP)
Touchpad specifications
Active Area:
X-axis 99.50 mm
Y-axis 53.0 mm
X/Y position X: 1048cpi; Y:984cpi

resolution
Multi-touch Configurable single finger and multi-finger gestures
Display specifications
HD anti-glare
Luminance 200 nits
Height 155.52 mm (6.12 inches)
Diagonal 317.5 mm (12.5 inches)
Maximum resolution 1366 x 768
Refresh rate 60 Hz/48 Hz
Maximum viewing +/-40°

angles—horizontal
Maximum viewing +10°/-30°

angles—vertical
Pixel pitch 0.2025 x 0.2025 mm
FHD anti-glare:
Luminance 300 nits

Refresh rate 60 Hz

angles—horizontal

angles—vertical
Pixel pitch 0.144 x 0.144 mm
FHD anti-smudge
Luminance 300 nits
Refresh rate 60 Hz

angles—horizontal

angles—vertical
Pixel pitch 0.1 44 x 0.144
Physical specifications
Front height 11.51 mm (0.45 inch)
Back height—non- 17.05 mm (0.71 inch)

touch
Back height—touch 17.3 mm (0.79 inch)
Depth 207.95 mm (8.19 inches)
Weight—non-touch 1.18 kg (2.61 lbs)

with 3–cell battery
Environmental specifications
Temperature Specifications
Operating 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage –51°C to 71°C (–59°F to 159°F)
Relative humidity Specifications

—maximum
Operating 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude— Specifications
maximum
Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
0°C to 35°C
Non-operating –15.24 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
Airborne G2 or lower as defined by ISA S71.04–1985

contaminant level
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System Setup
Topics:
• Boot menu
• Navigation keys
• System setup options
• General screen options
• System Configuration screen options
• Video screen options
• Security screen options
• Secure Boot screen options
• Intel software guard extensions screen options
• Performance screen options
• Power management screen options
• POST behavior screen options
• Manageability
• Virtualization support screen options
• Wireless screen options
• Maintenance screen options
• System logs screen options
• Updating the BIOS in Windows
• System and setup password
Boot menu
Press <F12> when the Dell™ logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. Diagnostics
and BIOS Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system.
This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system. Using the boot
menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.
The options are:
• Legacy Boot:
– Internal HDD
– Onboard NIC
• UEFI Boot:
– Windows Boot Manager
• Other Options:
– BIOS Setup
– BIOS Flash Update
– Diagnostics
– Change Boot Mode Settings
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Navigation keys
NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the
system.
Keys Navigation
Up arrow Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow Moves to the next field.
Enter Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable.
Tab Moves to the next focus area.
NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.
Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message
that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.
System setup options

NOTE: Depending on the notebook and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
General screen options

This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.
Option Description
System Information This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.
• System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date,
Manufacture Date, Express Service Code, the Signed Firmware update—enabled by default
• Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels Mode,
Memory Technology, DIMM ASize, DIMM B Size,
• Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock Speed, Minimum
Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor L3 Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit
Technology
• Device Information: Displays M.2 SATA, M.2 PCIe SSD-0, LOM MAC Address, Passthrough MAC address,
Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi
Device, WiGig Device, Cellular Device, Bluetooth Device
Battery Information Displays the battery status health and whether the AC adapter is installed.
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
Boot sequence
options • Windows boot manager
• WindowsIns
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Option Description
Boot list options
• Legacy
• UEFI—selected by default
Advanced Boot This option allows you the legacy option ROMs to load. By default, the Enable Legacy Option ROMs is disabled.
Options Enable Attempt Legacy Boot is disabled by default.
UEFI boot path

security • Always, except internal HDD
• Always
• Never
Date/Time Allows you to change the date and time.
System Configuration screen options

Option Description
Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are:
• Disabled
• Enabled
• Enable UEFI network stack: This option is enabled by default.
• Enabled w/PXE
Parallel Port Allows you to configure the parallel port on the docking station. The options are:
• Disabled
• AT: This option is enabled by default.
• PS2
• ECP
Serial Port Allows you to configure the integrated serial port. The options are:
• Disabled
• COM1: This option is enabled by default.
• COM2
• COM3
• COM4
SATA Operation Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are:
• Disabled
• AHCI
• RAID On: This option is enabled by default.
Drives Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. All drives are enabled by default. The options are:
• SATA-0
• M.2 PCI-e SSD-0
• SATA-2
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Option Description
SMART Reporting This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup. This
technology is part of the SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. This option is
disabled by default.
• Enable SMART Reporting
USB Configuration This is an optional feature.
This field configures the integrated USB controller. If Boot Support is enabled, the system is allowed to boot any
type of USB Mass Storage Devices—HDD, memory key, floppy.
If USB port is enabled, device attached to this port is enabled and available for OS.
If USB port is disabled, the OS cannot see any device attached to this port.
The options are:
• Enable USB Boot Support—enabled by default

• Enable the Thunderbolt ports—enabled by default
• Always Allow dell docks—enabled by default
• Enable External USB Port—enabled by default
• Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support
• Enable Thunderbolt (and PCIE behind TBT) Preboot
• Security level-no security
• Security level-user configuration—enabled by default
• Security level-secure connect
• Security level- Display port only
NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings.
USB PowerShare This field configures the USB PowerShare feature behavior. This option allows you to charge external devices using
the stored system battery power through the USB PowerShare port. This option is disabled by default
Audio This field enables or disables the integrated audio controller. By default, the Enable Audio option is selected. The
options are:
• Enable Microphone—by default enable

• Enable Internal Speaker—by default enable
Keyboard This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard brightness level
Illumination can be set from 0% to 100%. The options are:
• Disabled—enabled by default
• Dim (50%)
• Bright
Keyboard Backlight The Keyboard Backlight with AC option does not affect the main keyboard illumination feature. Keyboard
with AC Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field has an effect when the backlight is
enabled. This option is enabled by default.
Keyboard Backlight The Keyboard Backlight Timeout dims out with AC option. The main keyboard illumination feature is not affected.
Timeout on AC Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field has an effect when the
backlight is enabled. The options are:
• 5 sec
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Option Description
• 10 sec—enabled by default
• 15 sec
• 30 sec
• 1 min
• 5 min
• 15 min
• Never
Keyboard Backlight The Keyboard Backlight Timeout dims out with the Battery option. The main keyboard illumination feature is not
Timeout on Battery affected. Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field has an effect when
the backlight is enabled. The options are:
• 5 sec
• 10 sec—enabled by default
• 15 sec
• 30 sec
• 1 min
• 5 min
• 15 min
• Never
Touchscreen It controls whether the screen is enabled or disabled. This option is enabled by default.
Unobtrusive Mode This option, when enabled, pressing Fn+F7 turns off all light and sound emissions in the system. To resume normal
operation, press Fn+F7 again. This option is disabled by default.
Miscellaneous Allows you to enable or disable the following devices:

Devices
• Enable Camera—enabled by default
• Secure Digital (SD) card—enabled by default
• Secure Digital (SD) card boot
• Secure Digital (SD) card read-only-mode
Video screen options

Option Description
LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness depending up on the power source—On Battery and On AC. The LCD
brightness is independent for battery and AC adapter. It can be set using the slider.
NOTE: The video setting is visible only when a video card is installed into the system.
Security screen options

Option Description
Admin Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password.
NOTE: You must set the admin password before you set the system or hard drive password. Deleting the
admin password automatically deletes the system password and the hard drive password.
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
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Option Description
Default setting: Not set
System Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the system password.
Internal HDD-2 Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator password.
Password
Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords.
Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected.
NOTE: If Strong Password is enabled, the Admin and System passwords must contain at least one
uppercase character, one lowercase character and be at least 8 characters long.
Password Allows you to specify the minimum and max password lengths of the Administrator and System passwords.
Configuration
• min-4—by default, if you want to change you can increase the number
• max-32—you can decrease the number
Password Bypass Allows you to enable or disable the permission to bypass the System and the Internal HDD password, when they
are set. The options are:
• Disabled
• Reboot bypass
Default setting: Disabled
Password Change Allows you to enable the disable permission to the System and Hard Drive passwords when the admin password is
set.
Default setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes is selected.
Non-Admin Setup Allows you to determine whether changes to the setup options are allowed when an Administrator Password is set.
Changes If disabled the setup options are locked by the admin password.
Option "allow wireless switch changes" is not selected by default.
TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. The options are:
• UEFI capsule Firmware updates—enabled by default

• TPM On—enabled by default
• Clear
• PPI Bypass for Enable Commands
• PPI Bypass for Disabled Commands
• Attestation enable—enabled by default
• Key storage enable—enabled by default
• SHA-256—enabled by default
• Disabled
• Enabled—enabled by default
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Option Description
NOTE: To upgrade or downgrade TPM 2.0, download the TPM wrapper tool—software.
Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are:
• Deactivate
• Disable
• Activate—enabled by default
NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further
changes are allowed
CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.
Enable CPU XD Support—enabled by default
OROM Keyboard Allows you to set an option to enter the Option ROM Configuration screens using hotkeys during boot. The options
Access are:
• Enabled
• One Time Enable
• Disable
Default setting: Enable
Admin Setup Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set.
Lockout Default Setting: This option is enabled
Master password This option is not enabled by default

lockout
Secure Boot screen options

Option Description
Secure Boot Enable This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature.
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default setting: Enabled
Expert Key Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The Enable Custom
Management Mode option is disabled by default. The options are:
• PK—enabled by default
• KEK
• db
• dbx
If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear. The options are:
• Save to File—Saves the key to a user-selected file

• Replace from File—Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected file
• Append from File—Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected file
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Option Description
• Delete—Deletes the selected key
• Reset All Keys—Resets to default setting
• Delete All Keys—Deletes all the keys
NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made are erased and the keys restore to default
settings.
Intel software guard extensions screen options

Option Description
Intel SGX Enable This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the
context of the main OS. The options are:
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default setting: Enabled
Enclave Memory This option sets SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The options are:
Size
• 32 MB
• 64 MB
• 128 MB—enabled by default
Performance screen options

Option Description
Multi-Core Support This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores enabled. The performance of some applications
improves with the additional cores. This option is enabled by default. Allows you to enable or disable multi-core
support for the processor. The installed processor supports two cores. If you enable Multi-Core Support, two cores
are enabled. If you disable Multi-Core Support, one core is enabled.
• Enable Multi-Core Support
Default setting: The option is enabled.
Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature.
• Enable Intel SpeedStep
C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states.
• C states
Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor.
• Enable Intel TurboBoost
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Option Description
HyperThread Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading in the processor.

Control
• Disabled
• Enabled
Default setting: Enabled is selected.
Power management screen options

Option Description
AC Behavior Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is connected.
Default setting: Wake on AC is not selected.
Auto On Time Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options are:
• Disabled
• Every Day
• Weekdays
• Select Days
USB Wake Support Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby.
NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power adapter
is removed during Standby, the system setup removes power from all the USB ports to conserve battery
power.
• Enable USB Wake Support

• Wake on Dell USB-C dock
Default setting: The option is disabled.
Wake on WLAN Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer from the Off state when triggered by a
LAN signal.
Block Sleep This option lets you block entering to sleep (S3 state) in operating system environment.
Block Sleep (S3 state)
Default setting: This option is disabled
Peak Shift This option enables you to minimize the AC power consumption during the peak power times of day. After you
enable this option, your system runs only in battery even if the AC is attached.
Advanced Battery This option enables you to maximize the battery health. By enabling this option, your system uses the standard
Charge charging algorithm and other techniques, during the nonwork hours to improve the battery health.
Configuration Disabled
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Option Description
Primary Battery Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery. The options are:
Charge
Configuration • Adaptive—enabled by default
• Standard—Fully charges your battery at a standard rate.
• ExpressCharge—The battery charges over a shorter time using Dell’s fast charging technology This option is
enabled by default.
• Primarily AC use
• Custom
If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.
NOTE: All charging mode may not be available for all the batteries. To enable this option, disable the
Advanced Battery Charge Configuration option.
Sleep mode
• OS Automatic selection—enabled by default
Force S3
Type-C connector
power • 7.5 Watts
• 15 Watts—enabled by default
POST behavior screen options

Option Description
Adapter Warnings Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power adapters.
Default setting: Enable Adapter Warnings
Keypad Allows you to choose one of two methods to enable the keypad that is embedded in the internal keyboard.
(Embedded)
• Fn Key Only—default.
• By Numlock
NOTE: When setup is running, this option has no effect. Setup works in Fn Key Only mode.
Mouse/Touchpad Allows you to define how the system handles mouse and touch pad input. The options are:
• Serial Mouse
• PS2 Mouse
• Touchpad/PS-2 Mouse: This option is enabled by default.
Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots.
Enable Network. This option is enabled by default.
Fn Key Emulation Allows you to set the option where the Scroll Lock key is used to simulate the Fn key feature.
Enable Fn Key Emulation (default)
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Option Description
Fn Lock Options Allows you to let hot key combinations Fn + Esc toggle the primary behavior of F1–F12, between their standard
and secondary functions. If you disable this option, you cannot toggle dynamically the primary behavior of these
keys. The available options are:
Extended BIOS Allows you to create an extra preboot delay. The options are:
POST Time
• 0 seconds—enabled by default.
• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds
Full Screen Log

• Enable Full Screen Logo—not enabled
Warnings and errors

• Prompt on warnings and errors—enabled by default
• Continue on warnings
• Continue on warnings and errors
Manageability
Option Description
USB provision Enable USB provision is not selected by default
MEBX Hotkey — Allows you to specify whether the MEBx Hotkey function should enable, during the system boot.
enabled by default
• Disabled
• Enabled
Virtualization support screen options

Option Description
VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided
by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O.
Enable VT for Direct I/O - enabled by default.
Trusted Execution This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology. The TPM Virtualization Technology, and the
Virtualization technology for direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature.
Trusted Execution - disabled by default.
Wireless screen options

Option Description
Wireless Switch Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are:
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Option Description
• WWAN
• GPS (on WWAN Module)
• WLAN/WiGig
• Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
NOTE: For WLAN and WiGig enable or disable controls are tied together and they cannot be enabled or
disabled independently.
Wireless Device Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.
Enable
• WWAN/GPS
• WLAN/WiGig
• Bluetooth
All the options are enabled by default.
NOTE: IMEI number for WWAN can be found ont the outer box or the WWAN card.
Maintenance screen options

Option Description
Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.
Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default.
BIOS Downgrade This controls flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions. Option 'Allow BIOS downgrade' is enabled by
default.
Data Wipe This field allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. Option 'Wipe on Next boot' is not
enabled by default. The following is list of devices affected:
• Internal SATA HDD/SSD

• Internal M.2 SATA SDD
• Internal M.2 PCIe SSD
• Internal eMMC
BIOS Recovery This field allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recover file on the user primary hard
drive or an external USB key.
• BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive—enabled by default

• Always perform integrity check—disabled by default
System logs screen options

Option Description
BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
Thermal Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events.
Power Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events.
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Updating the BIOS in Windows
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure that
your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet
NOTE: If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re-enabled after the BIOS
update is completed.
1 Restart the computer.

2 Go to Dell.com/support.
• Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
• ClickDetect Product and follow the instructions on screen,
3 If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click the Choose from all products.
4 Choose the Products category from the list.
NOTE: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page

5 Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
6 Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads.
The Drivers and Downloads section opens.
7 Click Find it myself.
8 Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions.
9 Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download.
10 Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File.
The File Download window appears.
11 Click Save to save the file on your computer.
12 Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTE: It is recommended not to update the BIOS version for more than 3 revisions. For example: If you want to update the BIOS
from 1.0 to 7.0, then install version 4.0 first and then install version 7.0.
System and setup password

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
Password type Description

System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer.
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.
NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature is disabled.
Assigning a system password and setup password

You can assign a new System Password only when the status is in Not Set.
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot.
1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
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The Security screen is displayed.
2 Select System Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
• A password can have up to 32 characters.
• The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
• Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
3 Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK.
4 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5 Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup

password
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or
Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2 In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3 Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.
4 Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you delete the
System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted.
5 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6 Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer reboots.
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Troubleshooting
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA)
diagnostics
The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The ePSA is embedded with the
BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for particular devices or device
groups allowing you to:
• Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode

• Repeat tests
• Display or save test results
• Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s)
• View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
• View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing
CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to test only your computer. Using this program with other computers may cause invalid
results or error messages.
NOTE: Some tests for specific devices require user interaction. Always ensure that you are present at the computer terminal
when the diagnostic tests are performed.
Running the ePSA diagnostics

1 Power-on the computer.
2 As the computer boots, press the F12 key as the Dell logo appears.
3 On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option.
The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed.
4 Click the arrow key at the bottom left corner.
Diagnostics front page is displayed.
5 Press the arrow in the lower-right corner to go to the page listing.
The items detected are listed.
6 To run a diagnostic test on a specific device, press Esc and click Yes to stop the diagnostic test.
7 Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests.
8 If there are any issues, error codes are displayed.
Note the error code and validation number and contact Dell.
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Contacting Dell
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip,
bill, or Dell product catalog.
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services
may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:
1 Go to Dell.com/support.
2 Select your support category.
3 Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page.
4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
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1 Working on your computer............................................................................................................................. 6

2 Disassembly and reassembly..........................................................................................................................8

2 Click or tap and then click or tap Shut down.

Turning off your computer — Windows 8

1 Turning off your computer:

2 Tap and then tap Shut down

2 Click and then click Shut down.

Turning off your computer — Windows 7

Before working inside your computer

6 Working on your computer

After working inside your computer

Working on your computer 7

• Small flat blade screwdriver

8 Disassembly and reassembly

Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card

Replacing SIM card

Disassembly and reassembly 9

10 Disassembly and reassembly

Disassembly and reassembly 11

• Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.

12 Disassembly and reassembly

PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)

Disassembly and reassembly 13

14 Disassembly and reassembly

4 To remove the speaker module:

NOTE: Refer the speaker screw list

Disassembly and reassembly 15

16 Disassembly and reassembly

Disassembly and reassembly 17

Installing WWAN card

18 Disassembly and reassembly

Installing WLAN card

Disassembly and reassembly 19

Installing memory module

20 Disassembly and reassembly

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

NOTE: To identify the number of screws, see screw list.

a Disconnect the fan cable from the system board [1].

Disassembly and reassembly 21

Power connector port

22 Disassembly and reassembly

Disassembly and reassembly 23

Installing LED board

Smart card module

24 Disassembly and reassembly

NOTE: Ensure to pull gently to release it with adhesive tape.

4 To remove the smart card cage:

NOTE: To identify the number of screws, see screw list

Disassembly and reassembly 25

26 Disassembly and reassembly

4 To remove the touchpad buttons board:

NOTE: To identify the screws, see screw list

Disassembly and reassembly 27

Removing display assembly—with Touch

28 Disassembly and reassembly

NOTE: To identify the number of screws, see screw list

4 To remove the display assembly: