Dell P14T - Manuals

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

2 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 scri...

Installing the Wireless Local Access Network (WLAN) 1. Insert the WLAN card into its connector at a 45–degree angle into its slot. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the computer 3. Connect the antenna cables to their respective connectors marked on the WLAN card. 4. Install the:a) base...

4. Remove the screws that secure the heat-sink fan to the computer. 5. Lift and remove the heat-sink fan. Installing the Heat-Sink Fan 1. Replace the heat-sink fan in its slot. 2. Tighten the screws that secure the heat-sink fan to the computer. 3. Connect the heat-sink fan cable. 27

4. Install the:a) base coverb) batteryc) ExpressCardd) SD card 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Heat-Sink Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) SD Cardb) ExpressCardc) batteryd) base covere) heat sink 3. L...

j) base chassis 3. Unthread the hall sensor cable from the routing channel. 4. Remove the screw that secures the hall sensor. 5. Remove the hall sensor. Installing the Hall Sensor 1. Replace the hall sensor in its slot. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the hall sensor. 3. Route and connect the hall se...

b) speakersc) heat-sink fand) bluetooth modulee) keyboardf) palmrestg) base coverh) batteryi) ExpressCardj) SD card 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) SD Card...

Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Replace the coin-cell battery in its slot in the computer. 2. Connect the coin-cell battery cable. 3. Install the:a) base chassisb) speakersc) bluetooth moduled) heat-sink fane) keyboardf) palmrestg) base coverh) batteryi) ExpressCardj) SD card 4. Follow the proce...

8. Remove the system board. Installing the System Board 1. Place the system board in its compartment. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer. 3. Connect the following cables:a) power connectorb) ExpressCard cagec) WiFi-switch board 4. Install the:a) chassis baseb) display a...

h) palmresti) base coverj) batteryk) ExpressCardl) SD card 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Power-Connector Port 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) SD cardb) ExpressCardc) batteryd) base covere) palmrestf) key...

5. Remove the WiFi-switch board. Installing the WiFi-Switch Board 1. Place the WiFi-switch board in its compartment. 2. Tighten the screw to secures the WiFi-switch board to the computer. 3. Connect the WiFi-switch board cable. 4. Install the:a) base chassisb) speakersc) heat-sink fand) bluetooth mo...

Removing the Smart Card Cage 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) SD cardb) ExpressCardc) batteryd) base covere) palmrestf) keyboardg) heat-sink fanh) bluetooth modulei) speakersj) display assemblyk) lower chassisl) system board 3. Remove the screw that s...

Installing the LVDS and Camera Cable 1. Affix the LVDS and camera cable to the display assembly. 2. Connect the LVDS and camera cable. 3. Install the:a) display assemblyb) display panelc) display bezeld) keyboarde) palmrestf) base coverg) batteryh) ExpressCardi) SD card 4. Follow the procedures in A...

3 Additional Information This section provides information for the additional features that are part of your computer. Docking Port Information The docking port is used for connecting the laptop to a docking station (optional). 1. Docking Port 57

4 System Setup System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS ‐ level options. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance an...

Keys Navigation <Enter> Allows you to select 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...

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...

6 Troubleshooting Your Computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the computer. Device Status Lights Table 13. Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is ...

Battery Status Lights If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: Alternately blinking amber light and white light An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop. Alternately blinking amber light with steady white lig...

7 Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For comprehensive specification of your computer go to Specifications’ section in your Owner’s Manual available on the support site at dell.com/suppo...

8 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, ...