Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries
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... the potential for replacement by a Dell authorized service technician. Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries Current Release Version: A05 Release Date: 2020-06-11 Previous Release Version: A04 Like most laptops, Dell laptops use tools of any type to customer preferences for assistance and further instructions. ● Using a non-Dell or incompatible battery may impact the performance of their respective owners. Replace the battery only with newer...
... the potential for replacement by a Dell authorized service technician. Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries Current Release Version: A05 Release Date: 2020-06-11 Previous Release Version: A04 Like most laptops, Dell laptops use tools of any type to customer preferences for assistance and further instructions. ● Using a non-Dell or incompatible battery may impact the performance of their respective owners. Replace the battery only with newer...
Inspiron 14 7000 Service Manual
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Replacing the display assembly 38 Procedure 38 Post-requisites 38 Removing the I/O board 39 Prerequisites 39 Procedure 39 Replacing the I/O board 41 Procedure 41 Post-requisites 41 Removing the memory modules 42 Prerequisites 42 Procedure 42 Replacing the memory modules 44 Procedure 44 Post-requisites 45 Removing the speakers 46 Prerequisites 46 Procedure 46 Replacing the speakers 48 Procedure 48 Post-requisites 48 Removing the status-light board 49 Prerequisites 49 Procedure 49 5
Replacing the display assembly 38 Procedure 38 Post-requisites 38 Removing the I/O board 39 Prerequisites 39 Procedure 39 Replacing the I/O board 41 Procedure 41 Post-requisites 41 Removing the memory modules 42 Prerequisites 42 Procedure 42 Replacing the memory modules 44 Procedure 44 Post-requisites 45 Removing the speakers 46 Prerequisites 46 Procedure 46 Replacing the speakers 48 Procedure 48 Post-requisites 48 Removing the status-light board 49 Prerequisites 49 Procedure 49 5
Inspiron 14 7000 Service Manual
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... page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to the electrical outlet. 8 Click Start → Power → Shut down instructions. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect all cables such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor, from your computer. 6 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable. 7 Close the display and turn the computer...
... page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to the electrical outlet. 8 Click Start → Power → Shut down instructions. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect all cables such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor, from your computer. 6 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable. 7 Close the display and turn the computer...
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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. 12
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. 12
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... at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. It is recommended that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 19 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program's settings to default. Removing the coin-cell battery WARNING: Before working inside...
... at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. It is recommended that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 19 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program's settings to default. Removing the coin-cell battery WARNING: Before working inside...
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... in After working inside your computer. 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 computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the...
... in After working inside your computer. 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 computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the...
Inspiron 14 7000 Service Manual
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... follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. You must enter the Service Tag in Before working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the memory modules. 4 Remove the wireless card. 5 Remove the heat-sink assembly 6 Remove the solid-state drive. 7 Follow the procedure from step 1 to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. After working inside your...
... follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. You must enter the Service Tag in Before working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the memory modules. 4 Remove the wireless card. 5 Remove the heat-sink assembly 6 Remove the solid-state drive. 7 Follow the procedure from step 1 to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. After working inside your...
Inspiron 14 7000 Service Manual
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... cable. 9 Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board. 64 NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in After working inside your computer. You must enter the Service Tag in Before working inside your computer. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Replacing...
... cable. 9 Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board. 64 NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in After working inside your computer. You must enter the Service Tag in Before working inside your computer. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Replacing...
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... page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Removing the power-adapter port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the power-adapter port to step 2 in "Removing the hard drive". 8 Remove the system board. 9 Remove the display assembly. Procedure 1 Note the power-adapter port cable routing and remove it from step 1 to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. 66 Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the memory modules. 4 Remove the wireless card. 5 Remove the heat-sink...
... page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Removing the power-adapter port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the power-adapter port to step 2 in "Removing the hard drive". 8 Remove the system board. 9 Remove the display assembly. Procedure 1 Note the power-adapter port cable routing and remove it from step 1 to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. 66 Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the memory modules. 4 Remove the wireless card. 5 Remove the heat-sink...
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... computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the hard drive". 6 Remove the wireless card. 7 Remove the heat-sink assembly. 8 Remove the touch pad. 9 Remove the I/O board. 10 Remove the speakers. 11 Remove the status-light board. 12 Remove the solid-state drive. 13 Remove the display assembly. 14 Remove the system board. 15 Remove the power-adapter port. 69
... computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the hard drive". 6 Remove the wireless card. 7 Remove the heat-sink assembly. 8 Remove the touch pad. 9 Remove the I/O board. 10 Remove the speakers. 11 Remove the status-light board. 12 Remove the solid-state drive. 13 Remove the display assembly. 14 Remove the system board. 15 Remove the power-adapter port. 69
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... the hard drive. Power and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge status. Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off indicating no memory or RAM is connected and the battery has more than 5 percent charge. Diagnostics Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light: Indicates the batterycharge status or the hard-drive activity. Solid white - Amber - The following table shows different light patterns, what they indicate, and the suggested solutions. Light Pattern 2,1 2,2 2,3 2,4 Problem description CPU failure System board: BIOS and ROM...
... the hard drive. Power and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge status. Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off indicating no memory or RAM is connected and the battery has more than 5 percent charge. Diagnostics Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light: Indicates the batterycharge status or the hard-drive activity. Solid white - Amber - The following table shows different light patterns, what they indicate, and the suggested solutions. Light Pattern 2,1 2,2 2,3 2,4 Problem description CPU failure System board: BIOS and ROM...
Inspiron 14 7000 Setup and Specifications
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Contents 1 Set up your Inspiron 14-7460...4 2 Views of Inspiron 14-7460...6 Front...6 Left...6 Right...7 Base...7 Display...8 Bottom...8 3 Specifications of Inspiron 14-7460 9 Computer model...9 System information...9 Dimensions and weight...9 Memory...9 Ports and connectors...10 Communications...10 Audio...10 Storage...10 Media-card reader...11 Keyboard...11 Camera...11 Touchpad...11 Touchpad gestures...11 Battery...12 Display...12 Power adapter...12 Video...13 Computer environment...13 4 Keyboard shortcuts...14 5 Getting help and contacting Dell 16 Contents 3
Contents 1 Set up your Inspiron 14-7460...4 2 Views of Inspiron 14-7460...6 Front...6 Left...6 Right...7 Base...7 Display...8 Bottom...8 3 Specifications of Inspiron 14-7460 9 Computer model...9 System information...9 Dimensions and weight...9 Memory...9 Ports and connectors...10 Communications...10 Audio...10 Storage...10 Media-card reader...11 Keyboard...11 Camera...11 Touchpad...11 Touchpad gestures...11 Battery...12 Display...12 Power adapter...12 Video...13 Computer environment...13 4 Keyboard shortcuts...14 5 Getting help and contacting Dell 16 Contents 3
Inspiron 14 7000 Setup and Specifications
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... location for the wireless network access when prompted. For more information, see the SupportAssist documentation at www.dell.com/support. 4 Set up your Inspiron 14-7460 1. Finish operating system setup. Explore Dell resources on the screen to your Microsoft account or create a new account. SupportAssist Pro-actively checks the health of your desktop. Connect the power adapter and press the power button. 2. b) Sign in to finish setup. 3. For Ubuntu: Follow the instructions on your computer's hardware...
... location for the wireless network access when prompted. For more information, see the SupportAssist documentation at www.dell.com/support. 4 Set up your Inspiron 14-7460 1. Finish operating system setup. Explore Dell resources on the screen to your Microsoft account or create a new account. SupportAssist Pro-actively checks the health of your desktop. Connect the power adapter and press the power button. 2. b) Sign in to finish setup. 3. For Ubuntu: Follow the instructions on your computer's hardware...
Inspiron 14 7000 Setup and Specifications
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... using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article SLN305843 at www.dell.com/ support. Resources Description NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. Dell Update Updates your warranty. Set up your computer. Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your Inspiron 14-7460...
... using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article SLN305843 at www.dell.com/ support. Resources Description NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. Dell Update Updates your warranty. Set up your computer. Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your Inspiron 14-7460...
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... and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge status. Amber - USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. NOTE: Press Fn+H to 5 Gbps. Left 1. NOTE: If your devices using the PowerShare port. Power adapter is turned off or in hibernate state, you to charge the device. 6 Views of Inspiron 14-7460 1. Front 2 Views of Inspiron 14-7460 Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Indicates the battery-charge status or the hard-drive activity. Hard-drive activity light Turns on...
... and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge status. Amber - USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. NOTE: Press Fn+H to 5 Gbps. Left 1. NOTE: If your devices using the PowerShare port. Power adapter is turned off or in hibernate state, you to charge the device. 6 Views of Inspiron 14-7460 1. Front 2 Views of Inspiron 14-7460 Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Indicates the battery-charge status or the hard-drive activity. Hard-drive activity light Turns on...
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... is turned off, in sleep state, or in Power Options. 5. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped) Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of Inspiron 14-7460 7 Right-click area Press to force shut-down the computer. Press and hold for 4 seconds to right-click. 4. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals. Press to move the mouse pointer. Base 1. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Connect...
... is turned off, in sleep state, or in Power Options. 5. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped) Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of Inspiron 14-7460 7 Right-click area Press to force shut-down the computer. Press and hold for 4 seconds to right-click. 4. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals. Press to move the mouse pointer. Base 1. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Connect...
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... hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. 3. Digital-array microphones (2) Provide digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on when the camera is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to video chat, capture photos and record videos in use. 3. Camera-status light Turns on . Right speaker Provides audio output. 2. Left speaker Provides audio output. 8 Views of Inspiron 14-7460 Bottom 1. Display 1. Service Tag label The Service...
... hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. 3. Digital-array microphones (2) Provide digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on when the camera is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to video chat, capture photos and record videos in use. 3. Camera-status light Turns on . Right speaker Provides audio output. 2. Left speaker Provides audio output. 8 Views of Inspiron 14-7460 Bottom 1. Display 1. Service Tag label The Service...
Inspiron 14 7000 Setup and Specifications
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... NOTE: The 2400 MHz memory works at 2133 MHz for the 7th generation Intel Core processors. 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB Specifications of Inspiron 14-7460 Computer model Table 2. Dimensions and weight Height Width Depth Weight (approximate) Memory Table 5. 3 Specifications of Inspiron 14-7460 9 Memory specifications Slots Type Speed Configurations supported: Per memory module slot Total memory Inspiron 15-7460 • 7th generation...
... NOTE: The 2400 MHz memory works at 2133 MHz for the 7th generation Intel Core processors. 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB Specifications of Inspiron 14-7460 Computer model Table 2. Dimensions and weight Height Width Depth Weight (approximate) Memory Table 5. 3 Specifications of Inspiron 14-7460 9 Memory specifications Slots Type Speed Configurations supported: Per memory module slot Total memory Inspiron 15-7460 • 7th generation...
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... Shift and the desired key. Hard drive SSD Media-card reader Table 11. These keys can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1-F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. NOTE: Press Fn+Esc to switch the primary behavior of Inspiron 14-7460 11 multimedia key mode and function key mode. Keyboard specifications Type Shortcut keys Camera Table 13. Camera specifications Resolution Diagonal viewing angle Touchpad Table 14. NOTE: You can be used to type alternate characters or to...
... Shift and the desired key. Hard drive SSD Media-card reader Table 11. These keys can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1-F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. NOTE: Press Fn+Esc to switch the primary behavior of Inspiron 14-7460 11 multimedia key mode and function key mode. Keyboard specifications Type Shortcut keys Camera Table 13. Camera specifications Resolution Diagonal viewing angle Touchpad Table 14. NOTE: You can be used to type alternate characters or to...
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... bezel) Power adapter Table 17. Battery Table 15. Battery specifications Type Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Temperature range: Storage Charging time when the computer is off (approximate) Coin-cell battery Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight (maximum) Voltage Display Table 16. Power adapter specifications Type Input current (maximum) Output current (continuous) Diameter (connector) Input voltage Input frequency 45W 1.30 A 2.31 A 12 Specifications of Inspiron 14-7460 3-cell...
... bezel) Power adapter Table 17. Battery Table 15. Battery specifications Type Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Temperature range: Storage Charging time when the computer is off (approximate) Coin-cell battery Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight (maximum) Voltage Display Table 16. Power adapter specifications Type Input current (maximum) Output current (continuous) Diameter (connector) Input voltage Input frequency 45W 1.30 A 2.31 A 12 Specifications of Inspiron 14-7460 3-cell...