Dell Inspiron 16 5640 Owners Manual

Dell Inspiron 16 5640 Manual

Get Dell Inspiron 16 5640 PDF manuals and user guides View all Dell Inspiron 16 5640 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Dell Inspiron 16 5640 manual content summary:

  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    Inspiron 16 5640 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P131F Regulatory Type: P131F001 April 2024 Rev. A02
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 2
    and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2024 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 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 3
    Contents Chapter 1: Views of Inspiron 16 5640 7 Right...7 Left...7 Top...8 Front...9 Bottom...10 Service Tag...11 Battery charge and status light ...11 Chapter 2: Set up your Inspiron 16 5640 12 Chapter 3: Specifications of Inspiron 16 5640 14 Dimensions and weight...14 Processor...14 Chipset...
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 4
    ...29 Electrostatic discharge-ESD protection...29 ESD Field Service kit ...30 Transporting sensitive components...31 After working inside your computer...31 BitLocker...31 Recommended tools...31 Screw list...32 Major components of Inspiron 16 5640...33 Chapter 5: Removing and installing Customer
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 5
    existing system setup password 102 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords 102 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting...103 Handling swollen rechargeable Li-ion batteries...103 Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics 103 Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 6
    Recovering the operating system...106 Backup media and recovery options...107 Wi-Fi power cycle...107 Drain residual flea power (perform hard reset)...107 Chapter 10: Getting help and contacting Dell 108 6 Contents
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 7
    Right 1 Views of Inspiron 16 5640 Figure 1. Right view 1. SD-card slot Reads from and writes to the SD card. The computer supports the following card types: ● Secure Digital (SD) ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) 2. Universal audio port Connect
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 8
    external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Provides data transfer rate of up to 10 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 15 W power output to your finger on the power button steadily to log in. 8 Views of Inspiron 16 5640
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 9
    purposes only. NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Dell Support Site. 3. Precision touchpad Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos. Views of Inspiron 16 5640 9
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 10
    speaker Provides audio output. 2. Service Tag label The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware articles in the Knowledge Base Resource at Dell Support Site. 4. Left speaker Provides audio output. 10 Views of Inspiron 16 5640
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 11
    that allows Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. Figure 7. Service Tag location Battery charge and status light The following table lists the battery charge and status light behavior of your Inspiron 16 5640. Table
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 12
    at Dell Support Site. For Windows: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell Technologies recommends Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details. 3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu-Recommended. 12 Set up your Inspiron 16 5640
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 13
    information about how to use MyDell, see product guides at Dell Support Site. Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest Guide at SupportAssist for Home PCs. NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty. Set up your Inspiron 16 5640
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 14
    87 kg (4.12 lb) ● Maximum: 2.14 kg (4.72 lb) Processor The following table lists the details of the processors that are supported for your Inspiron 16 5640. Table 5. Processor Description Processor type Option one Intel Core 7 150U Option two Intel Core 5 120U Option three 13th Gen Intel Core
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 15
    selected in the My Dell app on your computer. Processor cache 12 MB 12 MB 12 MB Integrated graphics Intel Graphics Intel Graphics Intel Graphics Chipset The following table lists the details of the chipset that is supported for your Inspiron 16 5640. Table 6. Chipset Description Chipset
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 16
    supported ● 8 GB: 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 5200 MT/s ● 16 GB: 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 5200 MT/s, dual-channel ● 24 GB: 1 x 8 GB + 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5200 MT/s, dual- channel ● 32 GB: 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5200 MT/s, dual-channel External ports The following table lists the external ports on your Inspiron 16 5640
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 17
    types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at Dell Support Site. Wireless module The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules that are supported on your Inspiron 16 5640. Table 10. Wireless module specifications Description Option one Model number
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 18
    -array microphones (for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis) Storage This section lists the storage options on your Inspiron 16 5640. Your Inspiron 16 5640 supports only one M.2 2230 solid-state drive. Table 12. Storage specifications Storage type Interface type M.2 2230 PCIe NVMe Class
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 19
    volume F4 Play or pause media file F5 Turn on or turn off keyboard backlight F6 Decrease display brightness F7 Increase display brightness Specifications of Inspiron 16 5640 19
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 20
    of the document) End (move to the end of the document) Camera The following table lists the camera specifications of your Inspiron 16 5640. Table 17. Camera specifications Description Number of cameras Values One Camera type RGB FHD camera Camera location Front camera 20 Specifications of
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 21
    on: ● Windows, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article at Microsoft Support Site. ● Ubuntu, see Ubuntu Support Site. Power adapter The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 16 5640. Table 19. Power adapter specifications Description Type Values 65 W Power
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 22
    Dell Support Site. ● 3 hr (Standard charge) ● 2 hr (Express charge) Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. ● 3 hr (Standard charge) ● 2 hr (Express charge) Coin-cell battery N/A N/A 22 Specifications of Inspiron 16 5640
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 23
    may impact the performance of specific components. CAUTION: Dell Technologies recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal Inspiron 16 5640. Table 21. Display specifications Description Option one Display type 16" Full High Definition (FHD) Plus with ComfortView Option two 16
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 24
    resolution 500 dpi Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size 108 mm x 88 mm Sensor The following table lists the sensor of your Inspiron 16 5640. Table 23. Sensor Sensor support Accelerometer GPU-Integrated The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 25
    displays with laptop display disabled 2 GPU-Discrete The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 16 5640. Table 26. GPU-Discrete Controller Memory size Memory type NVIDIA GeForce MX570A 2 GB GDDR6 External display
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 26
    Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse. Dell support policy For information about Dell support policy, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at Dell Support Site. ComfortView WARNING: Prolonged exposure to blue eye strain, it is also recommended that you: 26 Specifications of Inspiron 16 5640
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 27
    ft (609.60 cm) away for at least 20 seconds during each break. ● Take an extended break for 20 minutes every two hours. Specifications of Inspiron 16 5640 27
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 28
    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 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 29
    Service Mode, or the computer does not support Service 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 intermittent problems
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 30
    higher than in previous Dell products. For this reason The more difficult type of damage to recognize and troubleshoot is the intermittent (also called latent or "walking 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 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 31
    for safe transport. ESD protection summary It is recommended to always use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical to keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while performing
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 32
    Screw list NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, and 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 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 33
    to the system board with a single (M2x3.5) screw. The bracket is bundled to the system board as a service part and must not be removed from the system board. Major components of Inspiron 16 5640 The following image shows the major components of Inspiron 16 5640. Working inside your computer 33
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 34
    4. Wireless card 6. Palm-rest and keyboard assembly 8. Display assembly 10. Touchpad 12. Fan 14. Power-adapter port 16. Power button with optional fingerprint reader NOTE: Dell provides a list of components and their part numbers for the original computer configuration purchased. These parts are
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 35
    5 Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) The replaceable components in this chapter are Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). CAUTION: Customers can replace only the Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) following the safety precautions and replacement procedures. NOTE: The images in
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 36
    Figure 9. Removing the base cover 36 Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 37
    Figure 10. Removing the base cover Steps 1. Remove the six (M2x5.5) screws and loosen the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Using a plastic scribe, pry open the base cover starting from the recesses, which are located in the U-shaped indents at
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 38
    Figure 11. Installing the base cover 38 Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 39
    Figure 12. Installing the base cover Steps 1. Place the base cover on top of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and snap the base cover latches into place. 3. Tighten the two captive screws and
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 40
    Memory module Removing the memory module Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following images indicate the location of the memory module and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Figure 13.
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 41
    Steps 1. Lift the Mylar to access the memory module. 2. Pull the retention clips from both sides of the memory module until the memory module pops-up. 3. Hold the card by the sides, slide, and remove it from the memory-module slot (DIMM A DDR5 ONLY). NOTE: Repeat step 1 to step 3 to remove the
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 42
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the components or metallic contacts on the memory module as electrostatic discharge (ESD) can inflict severe damage on the components. To read more about ESD protection, see ESD protection. Steps 1.
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 43
    . About this task The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Figure 16. Installing the solid-state drive Steps 1. Replace the (M1.6x1.8) screw to secure the solid-state drive to the thermal shield and flip
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 44
    Wireless card Removing the wireless card Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following images indicate the location of the wireless card and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Figure 17.
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 45
    board. 3. Connect the wireless-antenna cables to the wireless card. The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card that is supported by your computer. Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) 45
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 46
    Table 31. Antenna-cable color scheme Connector on the wireless card Antenna-cable color Main White Auxiliary Black Silkscreen marking MAIN AUX △ (white triangle) ▲ (black triangle) 4. Place the wireless-card bracket on the wireless card. 5. Align the screw hole on the wireless-card bracket
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 47
    Figure 20. Removing the speakers Steps 1. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector (BATT) on the system board. 2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector (SPK) on the system board. CAUTION: To disconnect the speaker cable from the system board, pry the base of the cable connector's
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 48
    Figure 21. Disconnecting the speaker cable 3. Remove the speaker cable from the routing guides on palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Lift the speakers, along with the cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the speakers Prerequisites If
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 49
    Figure 22. Installing the speakers Figure 23. Connecting the battery cable NOTE: If the rubber grommets are pushed out when removing the speakers, push them back in before replacing the speakers. Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) 49
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 50
    Aligning the speaker grommets 2. Route the speaker cable along the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, over the wireless-antenna cables. assembly. NOTE: The speaker cable must be routed through the routing guides to avoid damaging the speaker cable when installing the base cover.
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 51
    Figure 25. Removing the fan Steps 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the connector (FAN) on the system board. 2. Remove the two (M2x5.5) screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Lift the fan, along with the fan cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 52
    Figure 26. Installing the fan Steps 1. Place and align the fan, along with fan cable, in the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. CAUTION: Avoid touching the fan blades to prevent damage. 2. Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3.
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 53
    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 Contact Support at Dell Support Site. ● Always purchase genuine batteries from Dell Site or authorized Dell
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 54
    the battery, along with the battery cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: Battery and battery cable are separate serviceable parts. If battery replacement is required, reuse the same battery cable. To disconnect the battery cable, see Disconnecting the battery cable. Disconnecting
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 55
    the battery cable Steps 1. Remove the battery cable from the routing guides on the battery. CAUTION: Do not pull the battery cable to battery cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 56
    the battery cable on the battery. 2. Route the battery cable through the routing guides on the battery. 3. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery : The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 57
    Figure 30. Installing the battery NOTE: Battery and battery cable are separate serviceable parts. If battery replacement is required, reuse the same battery cable. To connect the battery cable, see Connecting the battery cable. Steps 1. Place the battery,
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 58
    the heat sink - for computers shipped with an integrated graphics card CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 59
    heat sink - for computers shipped with an integrated graphics card 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 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 60
    Removing the heat sink - for computers shipped with a discrete graphics card CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 61
    the heat sink - for computers shipped with a discrete graphics card 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
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 62
    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. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. About
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 63
    Steps 1. Unroute the speaker cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Lift and keyboard assembly. NOTE: The touchpad cable is bundled with the touchpad assembly as a service part and must not be removed from the touchpad assembly. Installing the touchpad CAUTION: The
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 64
    ) on the system board and press down the cable-connector latch to secure the cable in place. 7. Route the speaker cable along the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Next steps 1. Install the battery. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 65
    the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the I/O-board 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. Removing and
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 66
    procedure in After working inside your computer. I/O board Removing the I/O 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. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 67
    from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the I/O 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 procedure. About this task
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 68
    Figure 41. Installing the I/O board Steps 1. Carefully slide and place the I/O board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the ports on the I/O board with the port slots on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Replace the three screws (M2x3.5) to secure the I/O board to the palm-rest
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 69
    Display assembly Removing the display assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. CAUTION: The maximum operating angle for the display-panel hinge is 135 degrees. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 70
    Figure 43. Removing the display assembly 70 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 71
    , it is important to verify that the power-adapter port has not been displaced during service. Installing the display assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. CAUTION: The maximum operating angle for the display-panel hinge is 135 degrees
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 72
    About this task The following images indicate the location of the display assembly and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Figure 45. Display assembly 72 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 73
    Figure 46. Installing the display assembly Figure 47. Installing the hinge screws and connecting the display cable NOTE: Ensure that the display hinges are opened to the maximum before replacing the display assembly on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Steps 1. Place the display assembly on a
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 74
    important to verify that the power-adapter port has not been displaced during service. 3. Gently press to lower the hinges and align the screw holes on CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 75
    the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the power button 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 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 76
    with fingerprint reader Removing the power button with 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. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the I/O board. 76
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 77
    keyboard assembly. Installing the power button with 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 procedure. About this
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 78
    Figure 51. Installing the power button with fingerprint reader Steps 1. Place the power button along with fingerprint reader cable in the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the screw hole on the power button to the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Replace the
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 79
    procedure in After working inside your computer. Power-adapter port Removing the power-adapter port CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 79
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 80
    ) on the system board. 4. Remove the power-adapter port cable from the routing guide on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 5. Remove the power-adapter port from the The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component,
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 81
    on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Route the power-adapter port cable through the guide on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the is intended for authorized service technicians only. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 81
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 82
    Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the memory module. 4. Remove the solid-state drive. 5. Remove the wireless card. 6. Remove the display assembly. 7. Remove the heat sink - for computers shipped with an integrated
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 83
    12. Solid-state drive (SSD) connector The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Figure 57. Removing right-display hinge screws Figure 58. Disconnecting the cables Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 84
    . NOTE: A USB Type-C bracket is secured to the system board with a single (M2x3.5) screw. The bracket is attached with the system board as a service part and must not be removed from the system board. Figure 60. System board - USB Type-C bracket with single screw 84 Removing and installing Field
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 85
    the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 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 procedure. About this task
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 86
    Figure 62. System board connectors 1. I/O-board cable (IO) connector 2. Wireless card (WLAN) connector 3. Display cable (eDP) connector 4. Power-adapter port (DCIN) connector 5. Memory x2 (DIMM A DDR5 ONLY + DIMM B DDR5 ONLY) connector 6. Keyboard cable (KB) connector 7. Keyboard-backlight cable (BL
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 87
    Figure 63. Installing the system board Figure 64. Connecting the cables Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 87
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 88
    and keyboard assembly Removing the palm-rest and keyboard 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. 88 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 89
    . 13. Remove the I/O board. 14. Remove the power button or the power button with fingerprint reader, whichever is applicable. 15. Remove the power-adapter port. 16. Remove the system board. NOTE: The system board can be removed with the heat sink attached to it in order to simplify the procedure and
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 90
    and keyboard assembly. 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 procedure. About this
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 91
    . 11. Install the speakers. 12. Install the wireless card. 13. Install the solid-state drive. 14. Install the memory module. 15. Install the base cover. 16. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 91
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 92
    along with instructions on how to install the drivers. Operating system Your Inspiron 16 5640 supports the following operating systems: ● Windows 11 Pro ● Windows 11 Pro Education ● Windows 11 Home ● Windows 11 Home (S Mode) ● Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS, 64-bit Drivers and downloads When troubleshooting
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 93
    8 BIOS Setup CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items that are listed in this section may or may not be displayed.
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 94
    this section may or may not be displayed. Table 33. System setup options-Overview menu Overview Inspiron 16 5640 BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number. Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of the computer. Asset Tag Displays the Asset Tag of the computer. Manufacture Date Displays
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 95
    Enables the computer to boot using only validated boot software. By default, the Enable Secure Boot option is enabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Secure Boot option enabled to ensure that the UEFI firmware validates the operating system during the boot process
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 96
    UEFI CA option is enabled. For additional security, Dell Technologies recommends keeping the Enable Microsoft UEFI CA option the Enable Intenal Speaker option is enabled. USB Configuration Enable USB Boot Support Enables booting from USB mass storage devices that are connected to external
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 97
    option is selected. The storage device is configured to support RAID functions with VMD Controller. Storage Interface Port Enablement when the computer restarts. By default, the Clear option is disabled. Dell Technologies recommends enabling the Clear option only when TPM data is required
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 98
    recovery if the main operating system fails to boot with the number of failures equal to or greater than the value specified by the Dell Auto OS Recovery Threshold setup option and the local Service operating system does not boot or is not installed. By default, the BIOSConnect option is enabled
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 99
    keep or clear power events logs. By default, the Keep Log option is selected. Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS in Windows Steps 1. Go to Dell Support Site. 2. Click Product support. In the Search support box, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Search. BIOS Setup 99
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 100
    have 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 Dell Support Site. Updating
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 101
    CAUTION: Do not turn off the computer during the BIOS update process. The computer may not boot if you turn off your computer. Steps 1. From a turn off state, insert the USB drive where you copied the flash into a USB port of the computer. 2. Turn on the computer and press F12 to access the One
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 102
    (System Setup) and System passwords About this task To clear the computer or BIOS passwords, contact Dell technical support as described at Contact Support. For more information, go to Dell Support Site. NOTE: For information about how to reset Windows or application passwords, see the documentation
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 103
    Dell product support for options to replace a swollen battery under the terms of the applicable warranty or service contract, including options for replacement by a Dell authorized service Contact Dell product support at Dell Support Site for assistance and further instructions. ● Using a non-Dell or
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 104
    of problems encountered F12 key as the Dell logo appears. 3. On code and validation number and contact Dell. Built-in self-test ( M-BIST can be manually initiated before Power On b. AMBER: Amber indicates a problem with the system board. 3. If Amber 2 White 1 Possible Problem CPU Failure 2 8 LCD
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 105
    the Dell Inspiron 16 5640. Table 47. System-diagnostic lights Blinking pattern Amber 1 1 1 1 1 White 1 2 3 4 5 Problem description TPM detection failure Unrecoverable SPI Flash Failure Short in hinge cable tripped OCP1 Short in hinge cable tripped OCP2 EC unable to program i-Fuse Troubleshooting
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 106
    Problem 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 Serviceability Tools at the Dell Support
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 107
    troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. Dell proposes multiple options for recovering the Windows operating system on your Dell computer. For more information, see Dell provides the instructions on how to conduct a Wi-Fi power cycle: NOTE: Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640 | Owners Manual - Page 108
    your computer through videos, manuals, and documents. Your Dell computer is uniquely identified using a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code at Dell Support Site. For more information about
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
Inspiron 16 5640
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P131F
Regulatory Type: P131F001
April 2024
Rev. A02