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Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 Owner's Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Regulatory Model: P125F Regulatory Type: P125F004 March 2023 Rev. A00 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 2
and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2023 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 3
of Inspiron 16 Plus 7630...22 Camera...23 Touchpad...24 Power adapter...24 Battery...25 Display...26 Fingerprint reader (optional)...27 GPU-Integrated...27 GPU-Discrete...27 Multiple display support matrix...28 Operating and storage environment...28 Dell Support policy...29 ComfortView Plus...29 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 4
After working inside your computer...33 BitLocker...33 Recommended tools...33 Screw list...34 Major components of Inspiron 16 Plus 7630...35 Chapter 5: Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 37 Base cover...37 Removing the base cover...37 Installing the base cover...39 Solid-state - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 5
93 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords 93 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting...94 Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries...94 Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code of your Dell computer 94 Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics 95 Running the SupportAssist - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 6
Chapter 10: Getting help and contacting Dell 101 6 Contents - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 7
Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. Figure 2. For systems shipped supports the following card types: ● Micro Secure Digital (mSD) ● Micro Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC) ● Micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC) 2. Universal audio jack Views of Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 8
information about cleaning air vents, search for articles in Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. 3. HDMI port Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled information, see the Troubleshooting section in your computer's Service Manual. 8 Views of Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 9
only. NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals. 3. Right-click area Press to right-click. NOTE: The right-click area is enabled when you touch the touchpad. 4. Left-click area Views of Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 9 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 10
Turns on when the camera is in use. 5. Right microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. 6. Display panel 10 Views of Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 11
and display brightness. 8. Right microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. 9. Display panel Provides visual output to the user. Views of Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 11 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 12
.com/support. 4. Left speaker (woofer) Enhances low-frequency audio output. Service Tag The service tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. 12 Views of Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 13
Battery charge and status light The following table lists the battery charge and status light behavior of your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630. Table 1. Battery charge and status light behavior Power Source LED Behavior AC Adapter Off AC Adapter Solid White Battery Off Battery Solid Amber (590+/-3 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 14
2 Set up your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 About this task NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Steps 1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button. 14 Set up your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 15
on for the first time. 2. Finish Windows setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you: ● Connect to a network for Windows updates. NOTE: If If not connected to the Internet, create an offline account. Set up your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 15 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 16
at www.dell.com/ support. Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications, which are purchased but not preinstalled on your computer. For more information on using Dell Digital Delivery, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. 16 Set up your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 17
computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability. Processor The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630. Table 4. Processor Description Processor type Option one 13 th Generation Intel Core i7-13700H Option two 13th - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 18
Processor 13th Generation Intel Core i5/i7 DRAM bus width 128-bit Flash EPROM 32 MB PCIe bus Up to Gen4 Operating system Your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 supports the following operating systems: ● Windows 11 Pro ● Windows 11 Pro National Academic ● Windows 11 Home 18 Specifications of - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 19
16 GB and 32 GB Memory configurations supported ● 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz ● 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, dual-channel ● 24 GB, 1 x 16 GB + 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, dualchannel ● 32 GB, 2 x 16 lists the external ports on your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630. Table 7. External ports Description - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 20
of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. Wireless module The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules supported on your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630. Table 9. Wireless module specifications Description Option one Model number Intel - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 21
Microphone Digital-array microphones in camera assembly Storage This section lists the storage options on your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630. Your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 supports ● One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive The M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive is the primary drive of your computer. Table - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 22
NVMe Gen4 x4, up to 64 Gbps Capacity Up to 2 TB Media-card reader The following table lists the media cards supported by your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630. Table 12. Media-card reader specifications Description Media-card type Values ● One SD-card 3.0 slot (only applicable for computers shipped with - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 23
Fn + Right arrow Open Emoji menu Toggle fn-key lock Home End Camera The following table lists the camera specifications of your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630. Table 15. Camera specifications Description Number of cameras Option one One Camera type FHD camera Camera location Camera sensor type Camera - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 24
touchpad gestures available on Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article at support.microsoft.com. Power adapter The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630. Table 17. Power adapter specifications Description Option one Type 90 W AC Option - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 25
, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. ● 0°C to 15°C: 4 hours ● 16°C to 50°C: 3 hours (when the system is turned off) Specifications of Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 25 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 26
. For more information about Dell Power Manager, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. Values Coin-cell battery Inspiron 16 Plus 7630. Table 19. Display specifications Description Display type Option one 16-inch, 2.5K with Dolby Vision Touch options Not supported - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 27
Intel Core i5/i7 GPU-Discrete The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630. Table 22. GPU-Discrete Controller Memory size Memory type NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (only applicable for computers shipped with - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 28
for computers shipped with DDR5 memory) 8 GB Memory type GDDR6 Multiple display support matrix The following table lists the multiple display support matrix for your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630. Table 23. Multiple display support matrix Graphics Card Direct Graphics Controller Direct Output Mode - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 29
2 ms half-sine pulse. Dell Support policy For information on Dell support policy, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. ComfortView Plus WARNING: Prolonged exposure to blue Take an extended break for 20 minutes every two hours. Specifications of Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 29 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 30
and the contacts. CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the safety instructions that is shipped with the product or at - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 31
Service Mode or the computer does not support Service for 3 seconds or until the Dell logo appears on the screen. service mode skip this process. Safety precautions The safety precautions chapter details the primary steps to be taken before performing any disassembly instructions problems or - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 32
higher than in previous Dell products. For this The more difficult type of damage to recognize and troubleshoot is the intermittent (also called latent or "walking wounded mat, and the hardware is known as bonding. Use only Field Service kits with a wrist strap, mat, and bonding wire. Never use - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 33
transport. ESD protection summary It is recommended to use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat at all times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical to keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while performing - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 34
Screw list NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is restored when the component is replaced. NOTE: Some - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 35
Major components of Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 The following image shows the major components of Inspiron 16 Plus 7630. 1. Base cover 3. Heat sink 5. Speakers (tweeters) 7. System board 9. Speakers (woofers) 11. Display assembly 13. Left fan 15. Power-button board 17. M.2 solid-state drive thermal - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 36
NOTE: Dell provides a list of components and their part numbers for the original system configuration purchased. These parts are available according to warranty coverages purchased by the customer. Contact your Dell sales representative for purchase options. 36 Working inside your computer - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 37
. Base cover Removing the base cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside your computer. About this task NOTE: Before removing the base cover, ensure - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 38
38 Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 39
Steps 1. Remove the seven screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the hinge area and continue prying on all - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 40
Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside your installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. The M.2 slot supports one of the following solid-state drives: ● M.2 2230 solid- - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 41
solid-state drive, a mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. NOTE: The M.2 slot supports the installation of one of the following solid-state drives: ● M.2 2230 solid-state drive - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 42
working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside your installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. The M.2 slot supports one of the following solid-state drives: ● M.2 2230 solid-state - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 43
(shipped with the computer) with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, a mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. The following image(s) indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 44
card Removing the wireless card Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following image - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 45
Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the system board. 2. Lift the wireless-card bracket off the wireless card. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card. 4. Lift at an angle and remove the wireless card from the M.2 wireless card slot on the - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 46
Steps 1. Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card. Table 26. Antenna-cable color scheme Connectors on the wireless card Antenna-cable color Main White Auxiliary Black Silkscreen marking MAIN AUX △ (white triangle) ▲ (black triangle) 2. Align the notch on the wireless card with the - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 47
module Removing the memory module Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following image - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 48
3. Remove the memory module from the memory-module slot on the system board. NOTE: If your computer has two memory modules installed, repeat steps 1 to 3 for the memory module installed in the second memory slot. Installing the memory module Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 49
. Fans Removing the left fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following image - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 50
computer. Removing the right fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following image - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 51
Steps 1. Peel back the Mylar covering the right fan cable. 2. Disconnect the right-fan cable from the its connector on the system board. 3. Remove the two screws (M2x5) that secure the right fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Lift the right fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 52
Steps 1. Place the fan and align the screw holes of the right fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Replace the two screws (M2x5) that secure the right fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Connect the right-fan cable to the system board. 4. Adhere the Mylar - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 53
to pry on or against the battery. ● Ensure any screws during the servicing of this product are not lost or misplaced, to prevent accidental puncture or Dell technical support for assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell. ● Always purchase genuine batteries from www.dell.com or authorized Dell - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 54
off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the battery CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 55
procedure in After working inside your computer. Battery cable Removing the battery cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 56
battery cable away from the battery. Installing the battery cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 57
in After working inside your computer. Display assembly Removing the display assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 58
58 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 59
assembly off the display assembly. Installing the display assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 60
Steps 1. Place the display assembly on a clean and flat surface with the display panel facing up. 2. Gently place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on the display assembly. 3. Close the left display-assembly hinge and align its screw holes with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 61
technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the memory module - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 62
to the system board. 7. Remove the speakers (woofers) cables from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 8. Lift the speakers (woofers) along The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 63
. NOTE: Ensure that the alignment posts are threaded through the rubber grommets on the speaker. 2. Route the speakers (woofers) cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Adhere the tapes that secure the speakers (woofers) cable to the system board. 4. Connect the - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 64
the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the speakers (tweeters) CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 65
the procedure in After working inside your computer. Heat sink Removing the heat sink CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 66
the heat sink off the system board. Installing the heat sink CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task The - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 67
in After working inside your computer. Power-button board Removing the power-button board CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 68
palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the power-button board CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 69
optional fingerprint reader Removing the power button with optional fingerprint reader CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 70
assembly. Installing the power button with optional fingerprint reader CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 71
technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the memory module. 4. Remove the M.2 2230 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 72
5. Remove the wireless card 6. Remove the heat sink. 7. Remove the left fan. 8. Remove the right fan. About this task The following image indicates the connectors on your system board. Figure 5. System board (front) 1. Speaker (tweeters) cable connector 2. Display cable connector 3. Right-fan cable - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 73
Figure 6. System board (back) 1. Power-adapter port cable connector The following image(s) indicate the location of the system board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 73 - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 74
from its connector on the system board. Installing the system board CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 75
Figure 7. System board (front) 1. Speaker (tweeters) cable connector 2. Display cable connector 3. Right-fan cable connector 4. Battery cable connector 5. Keyboard cable connector 6. Keyboard-backlight cable connector 7. Touchpad-cable connector 8. Speakers (woofers) cable connector 9. Power button - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 76
76 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 77
to system board and close the latch. 15. Align the screw holes of the Type-C port-bracket with the screw holes of the system board. 16. Place the Type-C port-bracket on the system board. 17. Replace the two screws (M2x5) that secure the Type-C port-bracket to its connector on - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 78
palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the power-adapter port CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. 78 Removing and - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 79
Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Touchpad Removing the touchpad CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 80
off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the touchpad Prerequisites CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task The - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 81
technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the wireless card - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 82
● Wireless antenna (2) Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. 82 Removing - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 83
About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. NOTE: If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 84
NOTE: The palm-rest and keyboard assembly consists of the following components: ● Palm rest ● Keyboard ● Wireless antenna (2) Next steps 1. Install the touchpad 2. Install the power button with optional fingerprint reader. 3. Install the power-button board. 4. Install the power-adapter port. 5. - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 85
operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers. Operating system Your Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 supports the following operating systems: ● Windows 11 Pro ● Windows 11 Pro National Academic ● Windows 11 Home Drivers and downloads When troubleshooting, downloading or installing - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 86
8 BIOS setup CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not be displayed. NOTE - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 87
section may or may not appear. Table 28. System setup options-System information menu Overview Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number. Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of the system. Asset Tag Displays the Asset Tag of the system. Manufacture Date Displays - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 88
Table 28. System setup options-System information menu (continued) Overview Memory Speed Displays the memory speed. Memory Channel Mode Displays single or dual channel mode. Memory Technology Displays the technology that is used for the memory. Devices Information Panel Type Displays the - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 89
for SupportAssist OS Recovery tool in the event of certain system errors. By default, the option is enabled. BIOSConnect Enable or disable cloud Service operating system recovery if the main operating system fails to boot with the number of failures equal to or greater than the value specified by - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 90
Event Log Displays power events. By default, the Keep Log option is enabled. Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS in Windows Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. Click Product support. In the Search support box, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Search. 90 BIOS setup - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 91
the Service Tag, use the SupportAssist feature to automatically identify your computer. You can also use the product ID or manually browse for on-screen instructions. For more information about how to update the system BIOS, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/ support. Updating - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 92
2. Turn on the computer and press F12 to access the One Time Boot Menu, select BIOS Update using the mouse or arrow keys then press Enter. The flash BIOS menu is displayed. 3. Click Flash from file. 4. Select external USB device. 5. Select the file and double-click the flash target file, and then - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 93
. Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords About this task To clear the system or BIOS passwords, contact Dell technical support as described at www.dell.com/contactdell. NOTE: For information on how to reset Windows or application passwords, refer to the documentation accompanying Windows - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 94
Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, we recommend entering the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support. For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your computer, see Locate the Service Tag on your computer. 94 Troubleshooting - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 95
Dell of problems encountered https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/ the F12 key as the Dell logo appears. 3. On code and validation number and contact Dell. Built-in self-test (BIST) NOTE: M-BIST can be manually initiated before POST (Power board b. AMBER: Indicates a problem with the system board 3. If - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 96
Pattern Possible Problem Amber White an inherent problem with the LCD (screen) of the Dell laptop or How to invoke LCD BIST Test 1. Power off the Dell laptop. 2. Disconnect any peripherals that are connected to system will shut down. NOTE: Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot diagnostics upon launch, initiates - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 97
Inspiron 16 Plus 7630. Table 42. System-diagnostic lights Blinking pattern Amber White 1 1 Problem the hinges. If problem persists, replace either the hinges. If problem persists, replace either display . If detected problem persists, replace If problem persists, If problem persists - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 98
system board. CMOS battery failure Reset the CMOS battery connection. If problem persists, replace the coin-cell battery. PCI of video card/chip is preinstalled in all Dell computers installed with Windows operating system. It consists of tools to diagnose and troubleshoot issues that may occur - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 99
it from the Dell Support website to troubleshoot and fix your computer when it fails to boot into their primary operating system due to software or hardware failures. For more information about the Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery, see Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery User's Guide at www.dell.com - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 100
power adapter to your computer. 9. Turn on your computer. NOTE: For more information about performing a hard reset, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/ support. 100 Troubleshooting - Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 | Owners Manual- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Page 101
through videos, manuals and documents. In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. www.dell.com/support/windows Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or
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