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Pairing the Bluetooth-enabled devices

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131

Removing the Bluetooth device

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132

Transferring files between devices using Bluetooth

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132

Hard drive

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133

Identifying the hard drive

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Identifying the hard drive in BIOS setup program

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134

Media-card reader

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134

Downloading the media-card reader driver

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134

Browsing a media card

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134

Keyboard

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135

Changing the keyboard language

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Keyboard shortcuts

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Touch pad

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Identifying the touch pad

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Touch pad gestures

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Power adapter

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Battery

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Chipset

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Downloading the chipset driver

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Identifying the chipset

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Memory

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140

Checking the system memory in Windows

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140

Checking the system memory in BIOS setup program

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Testing memory using ePSA

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Processors

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Identifying the processors in Windows

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Checking the processor usage in the task manager

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Operating System

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Service Tag location

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Device drivers

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Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework

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Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

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Video drivers

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Intel Serial IO driver

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Dell Inspiron 17 7778 2-in-1 Inspiron 177000 Series 2-in-1 Service Manual - Page 11

Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework, Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

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Section	Page
Inspiron 17 7000 Series 2-in-1 Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	13
Before you begin	13
Safety instructions	13
Recommended tools	14
After working inside your computer	16
Removing the base cover	17
Procedure	17
Replacing the base cover	19
Procedure	19
Removing the battery	20
Prerequisites	20
Procedure	20
Replacing the battery	22
Procedure	22
Post-requisites	22
Removing the memory modules	23
Prerequisites	23
Procedure	24
Replacing the memory modules	26
Procedure	26
Post-requisites	27
Removing the solid-state drive	29
Prerequisites	29
Procedure	29
Replacing the solid-state drive	31
Procedure	31
Post-requisites	32
Removing the hard drive	33
Prerequisites	33
Procedure	33
Replacing the hard drive	36
Procedure	36
Post-requisites	36
Removing the coin-cell battery	37
Prerequisites	37
Procedure	37
Replacing the coin-cell battery	39
Procedure	39
Post-requisites	39
Removing the wireless card	40
Prerequisites	40
Procedure	40
Replacing the wireless card	42
Procedure	42
Post-requisites	43
Removing the keyboard daughter-board	44
Prerequisites	44
Procedure	44
Replacing the keyboard daughter-board	46
Procedure	46
Post-requisites	46
Removing the speakers	47
Prerequisites	47
Procedure	47
Replacing the speakers	49
Procedure	49
Post-requisites	49
Removing the status-light board	50
Prerequisites	50
Procedure	51
Replacing the status-light board	53
Procedure	53
Post-requisites	53
Removing the touch pad	54
Prerequisites	54
Procedure	54
Replacing the touch pad	58
Procedure	58
Post-requisites	58
Removing the fan	59
Prerequisites	59
Procedure	59
Replacing the fan	61
Procedure	61
Post-requisites	61
Removing the heat sink	62
Prerequisites	62
Procedure	62
Replacing the heat sink	64
Procedure	64
Post-requisites	64
Removing the power-adapter port	65
Prerequisites	65
Procedure	65
Replacing the power-adapter port	67
Procedure	67
Post-requisites	67
Removing the power and volume-buttons board	68
Prerequisites	68
Procedure	68
Replacing the power and volume-buttons board	70
Procedure	70
Post-requisites	70
Removing the graphics daughter-board	71
Prerequisites	71
Procedure	71
Replacing the graphics daughter-board	74
Procedure	74
Post-requisites	74
Removing the I/O board	75
Prerequisites	75
Procedure	75
Replacing the I/O board	77
Procedure	77
Post-requisites	77
Removing the display assembly	78
Prerequisites	78
Procedure	78
Replacing the display assembly	82
Procedure	82
Post-requisites	82
Removing the system board	83
Prerequisites	83
Procedure	83
Replacing the system board	88
Procedure	88
Post-requisites	89
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program	89
Removing the keyboard	90
Prerequisites	90
Procedure	90
Replacing the keyboard	93
Procedure	93
Post-requisites	93
Removing the palm rest	95
Prerequisites	95
Procedure	95
Replacing the palm rest	97
Procedure	97
Post-requisites	97
Removing the display panel	98
Prerequisites	98
Procedure	98
Replacing the display panel	101
Procedure	101
Post-requisites	101
Removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly	102
Prerequisites	102
Procedure	102
Replacing the display back-cover and antenna assembly	104
Procedure	104
Post-requisites	104
Removing the camera	105
Prerequisites	105
Procedure	105
Replacing the camera	107
Procedure	107
Post-requisites	107
Removing the touch-screen board	108
Prerequisites	108
Procedure	108
Replacing the touch-screen board	110
Procedure	110
Post-requisites	110
Removing the sensor board	111
Prerequisites	111
Procedure	111
Replacing the sensor board	113
Procedure	113
Post-requisites	113
Removing the display cable	114
Prerequisites	114
Procedure	114
Replacing the display cable	116
Procedure	116
Post-requisites	116
Flashing the BIOS	117
Technology and components	118
Audio	118
Downloading the audio driver	118
Identifying the audio controller	118
Changing the audio settings	119
Camera	119
Identifying the webcam in device manager	119
Starting the camera application	119
Getting the Dell Webcam Central	120
Display	121
Adjusting the brightness	121
Changing the screen resolution	121
Rotating the display	122
Cleaning the display	122
HDMI	123
Connecting to external display devices	123
Graphics	124
Downloading the graphics driver	125
Identifying the display adapter	125
Changing the display settings in Intel HD Graphics Control Panel	126
Intel WiDi	126
Downloading the WiDi application	127
Setting up the wireless display	127
USB	128
Downloading the USB 3.0 driver	128
Enabling or disabling the USB in BIOS setup program	128
Fixing a no-boot issue caused by USB emulation	129
Wi-Fi	129
Turning on or off Wi-Fi	129
Downloading the Wi-Fi driver	129
Configuring the Wi-Fi	130
Bluetooth	130
Turning on or off Bluetooth	131
Pairing the Bluetooth-enabled devices	131
Removing the Bluetooth device	132
Transferring files between devices using Bluetooth	132
Hard drive	133
Identifying the hard drive	133
Identifying the hard drive in BIOS setup program	134
Media-card reader	134
Downloading the media-card reader driver	134
Browsing a media card	134
Keyboard	135
Changing the keyboard language	135
Keyboard shortcuts	135
Touch pad	136
Identifying the touch pad	137
Touch pad gestures	137
Power adapter	137
Battery	138
Chipset	138
Downloading the chipset driver	138
Identifying the chipset	139
Memory	140
Checking the system memory in Windows	140
Checking the system memory in BIOS setup program	140
Testing memory using ePSA	140
Processors	140
Identifying the processors in Windows	141
Checking the processor usage in the task manager	141
Operating System	142
Service Tag location	142
Device drivers	142
Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework	142
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility	142
Video drivers	143
Intel Serial IO driver	143
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Interface	145
Intel Virtual Button driver	146
Intel Wireless 3165 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers	147
BIOS overview	148
Entering the BIOS setup program	148
Boot menu	148
Boot menu enhancements	148
Timing key sequences	148
System diagnostic lights	150
Getting help and contacting Dell	152
Self-help resources	152