Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Working on Your Computer................................................................................5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ................................................................................................ 5 Turning Off Your Computer .........................
Page 5 - Working on Your Computer; Before Working Inside Your Computer
1 Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions ex...
Page 6 - Turning Off Your Computer
3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 4. Disconnect all network cables from the computer. 5. Disconnect your computer and all attach...
Page 7 - After Working Inside Your Computer
2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, 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 t...
Page 8 - Docking Your Computer
2 Docking Your Computer Follow the steps to dock your computer:a. Place the docking spacer until the docking spacer clicks in its place in the docking station.b. Place the computer on the docking spacer to dock your computer. NOTE: This docking spacer can be used to dock only the Latitude E7250 / La...
Page 9 - Removing and Installing Components; Recommended Tools
3 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver• Phillips screwdriver• Small plastic scribe...
Page 10 - System Overview
Page 11 - Removing the Battery
1. Battery-status light 2. Hard-drive activity light 3. Power-status light 4. Microphones 5. Camera 6. Camera-status light 7. Hard-drive activity light 8. Battery-status light 9. Wireless-status light 10. Security-cable slot 11. Power button 12. USB 3.0 connector 13. Headset connector 14. Contactles...
Page 12 - Installing the Battery; Removing the Base Cover
Installing the Battery 1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Base Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove battery . 3. Perform the following steps as shown...
Page 13 - Installing the Base Cover; Removing the Hard Drive
Installing the Base Cover 1. Place the base cover to align with the screw holes correctly on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer. 3. Install the battery . 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the p...
Page 15 - Installing the Coin-Cell Battery; Removing the WWAN Card
Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Insert the coin-cell battery to its place on the computer. 2. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to its connector on the system board. 3. Install:a. base cover b. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the WWAN Card 1. F...
Page 18 - Installing the Display Bezel; Removing the Display Panel
4. Remove the display bezel from the display assembly. Installing the Display Bezel 1. Place the display bezel on the display assembly. 2. Starting from the top corner, press on the display bezel and work around the entire bezel until it click on the display assembly. 3. Install the battery . 4. Fol...
Page 20 - Installing the Display Panel; Removing the Camera
Installing the Display Panel 1. Connect the eDP to its connector on the display panel and affix the adhesive tape. 2. Place the display panel to its original position on the display assembly. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly. 4. Install:a. display bezel b. ba...
Page 22 - Installing the Keyboard Trim; Removing the Keyboard
Installing the Keyboard Trim 1. Insert the keyboard trim on the keyboard. 2. Press along the sides of the keyboard trim until it clicks in place. 3. Install battery . 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Insid...
Page 23 - Installing the Keyboard; Removing the Palmrest
4. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer. 5. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Pry the keyboard to release it from the computer [1]b. Remove the keyboard from the computer [2]. Installing the Keyboard 1. Place the keyboard to align with the screw holder...
Page 25 - Installing the Palmrest; Removing the Speakers
Installing the Palmrest 1. Align the palmrest to its original position on the computer until it snaps in its place. 2. Connect the power LED and touchpad cables to their connectors on the system board. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the palmrest to the front of the computer. 4. Flip the computer an...
Page 26 - Installing the Speaker
4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer [1].b. Remove the speakers from the computer [2]. Installing the Speaker 1. Align the speakers to their original position and tighten the screws to secure the speakers to the com...
Page 28 - Installing the Display-Hinge Cover
c. keyboard trim d. keyboard e. palmrest 3. Remove the screws that secure the display-hinge covers to the computer. 4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Remove the screws that secure display-hinge covers to the computer [1].b. Remove the display-hinge covers from the comput...
Page 29 - Removing the Display Assembly
e. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove:a. battery b. base cover c. keyboard trim d. keyboard e. hard drive f. palmrest 3. Release the WWAN and WLAN cables fr...
Page 30 - Installing the Display Assembly
5. Pull the WLAN, WWAN and display-assembly cables from the holes on the base chassis that secure the display assembly to the computer. 6. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer [1].b. Lift the display assembly t...
Page 31 - Removing the System Board
4. Place the metal bracket on the display-assembly cable and tighten the screw to secure the display-assembly cable. 5. Install:a. palmrest b. hard drive c. keyboard d. keyboard trim e. base cover f. battery 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the System Board 1...
Page 32 - Installing the System Board
5. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer chassis [1].b. Remove the system board from the computer chassis [2]. Installing the System Board 1. Place the system board on the computer chassis to align it with the screw...
Page 33 - Removing the Heatsink; Installing the Heatsink
d. WWAN card e. palmrest f. hard drive g. keyboard trim h. keyboard i. base cover j. battery 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Heatsink 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove:a. battery b. base cover c. keyboard trim d....
Page 34 - Removing the Power-Connector Port
a. system board b. system fan c. display assembly d. WLAN card e. WWAN card f. hard drive g. palmrest h. keyboard i. keyboard trim j. base cover k. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Power-Connector Port 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working In...
Page 35 - Installing the Power Connector
Installing the Power Connector 1. Insert the power connector in its slot on the computer chassis. 2. Place the metal bracket on the power-connector port. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the power-connector port to the computer chassis. 4. Install:a. system board b. system fan c. speaker d. I/O board...
Page 36 - System Setup; Boot Sequence; Navigation Keys
4 System Setup Boot Sequence Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup ‐ defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: • Access System Setup by pressing...
Page 37 - System Setup Options
Keys Navigation NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. <Esc> Moves to the previous page till 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. <F1> Displays the System Setup he...
Page 46 - Updating the BIOS
Table 12. Maintenance 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. Table 13. System Logs Option Description BIOS events Displays the system event log ...
Page 47 - System and Setup Password; Assigning a System Password and Setup Password
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 you...
Page 48 - Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password
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...
Page 49 - Diagnostics
5 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the pro...
Page 50 - Device Status Lights; Battery Status Lights
Device Status Lights Table 14. Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when wireless networking is ...
Page 52 - Specifications
6 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 informatio...
Page 57 - Contacting Dell
7 Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find the 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 produ...