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    Inspiron 5676 Service Manual Regulatory Model: D27M Regulatory Type: D27M001 May 2020 Rev. A01
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    data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2018-2020 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may
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    Contents 1 Before working inside your computer 9 Before you begin ...9 2 After working inside your computer 10 3 Safety instructions...11 4 Recommended tools...12 5 System board components...13 6 Screw list...14 7 Removing the right-side cover...16 Procedure...16 8 Replacing the right-side cover
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    15 Removing the solid-state drive 25 Prerequisites...25 Procedure...25 16 Replacing the solid-state drive 27 Procedure...27 Post-requisites...28 17 Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive 29 Prerequisites...29 Procedure...29 18 Replacing the 3.5-inch hard drive 31 Procedure...31 Post-requisites...32 19
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    ...48 28 Replacing the coin-cell battery 49 Procedure...49 Post-requisites...49 29 Removing the power-supply unit 50 Prerequisites...50 Procedure...50 30 Replacing the power-supply unit 52 Procedure...52 Post-requisites...53 31 Removing the top cover...54 Prerequisites...54 Procedure...54
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    38 Replacing the processor-cooling assembly 64 Procedure...64 Post-requisites...65 39 Removing the processor fan...66 Prerequisites...66 Procedure...66 40 Replacing the processor fan...68 Procedure...68 Post-requisites...69 41 Removing the processor...70 Prerequisites...70 Procedure...70 42
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    ...88 Procedure...88 54 Replacing the slim optical drive 90 Procedure...90 Post-requisites...91 55 Removing the power-button board 92 Prerequisites...92 Procedure...92 56 Replacing the power-button board 94 Procedure...94 Post-requisites...95 57 Removing the front bezel ...96 Prerequisites...96
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    ...109 Procedure...109 Post-requisites...110 Flashing the BIOS...110 64 Troubleshooting...111 Flashing the BIOS...111 Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery ePSA Diagnostics...112 Diagnostics...112 Wi-Fi power cycle...113 Flea power release...113 65 Getting help and contacting Dell 115 8 Contents
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    exit all open applications. 2. Shut down your computer. Click Start > Power > Shut down. NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions. 3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets
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    2 After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1. Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2. Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on
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    dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Disconnect all power 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 the ports and connectors are
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    The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Phillips screwdriver #1 • Plastic scribe 4 Recommended tools 12 Recommended tools
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    connector 23. graphics-card slot 25. PCIe slot 3 27. system-fan connector 2. processor-power cable connector 4. processor-fan cable connector 6. M.2 SATA connector 8. USB 2.0 cable connector 10. power-supply unit cable connector 12. SATA1 connector 14. USB 3.1 cable connector 16. SATA0 connector 18
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    hard drive Chassis Hard-drive bracket Hard drive Graphics-card bracket Chassis Graphics card Chassis Fan Chassis Power-supply unit cover Chassis M2x3.5 6-32UNCx3.6 6-32UNCx3.6 6-32UNCx3.6 M3x3.5 6-32UNCx3.6 6-32UNCX3.6 6-32UNCx3.6 6-32UNCx6.3 1 2 4 1 4 2 1 2 (only with computers shipped
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    Table 1. Screw list(continued) Component Secured to Power-supply unit Chassis Front cover Chassis Optical drive Chassis Front I/O panel Chassis Top cover Chassis Front bezel Chassis Antenna Chassis Left-side cover Chassis Bottom cover
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure Procedure 1. Remove the two screws
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure Procedure 1. Align the tabs on
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    inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites Remove
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure 1. Align
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    inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites Remove
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure 1. Align
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites Remove the
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    Removing the memory module 23
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure 1. Align
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care
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    26 Removing the solid-state drive
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    inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care
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    Post-requisites Replace the right-side cover. 28 Replacing the solid-state drive
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    working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • the computer on the left side and disconnect the power cable from the hard drive. 2. Disconnect the
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    30 Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive
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    working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post- Connect the data cables and the power cables to the hard drive and place the computer in an
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    Post-requisites Replace the right-side cover. 32 Replacing the 3.5-inch hard drive
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    inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites side and disconnect the power cable from the 3.5-inch hard drive. 2. Disconnect the power cable from the 2.5-inch
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    34 Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive
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    working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post- Connect the data cables and the power cables to the hard drive and place the computer in an
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    Post-requisites Replace the right-side cover. 36 Replacing the 2.5-inch hard drive
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure • Procedure Prerequisites
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    5. Lift and release the fan from the chassis. 6. Lift the processor-cooling assembly along with the fan off the system board. 38 Removing the fan
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure
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    3. In sequential order (as indicated on the processor-cooling assembly), tighten the captive screws that secure the processor-cooling assembly to the system board. 4. Replace the screw (6-32UNCx3.6) that secures the fan to the chassis. 5. Connect the processor-cooling assembly cable to the system
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure • Procedure Prerequisites
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    3. Press the tab and disconnect the graphics-card cable from the graphics card. 4. Remove the two screws (6-32UNCx3.6) that secures the graphics card to the chassis. 5. Push the securing tab on the PCIe slot away from the graphics card, grasp the card by its top corner, and ease it out of the slot.
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure
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    5. Align the screw holes on the graphics-card bracket to the screw holes on the chassis. 6. Replace the two screws (6-32UNCx3.6) that secures the graphics-card bracket to the chassis and place the computer in an upright position. Post-requisites Replace the right-side cover. 44 Replacing the
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites Remove the
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    46 Removing the wireless card
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    inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure 1.
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure 1. Insert
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    at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites Remove the right-side cover. Procedure NOTE: Note the routing of the cables while removing the power-supply unit so that you can replace them correctly. NOTE: Remove the cables from the routing guides on the
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    cable from the optical-drive cable. 7. Remove the four screws (6-32UNCx6.3) that secure the power-supply unit to the chassis. 8. Press the clamp and slide the power-supply unit towards the front of the chassis and lift the power-supply unit, along with the cables, off the chassis. Removing the
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    inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure 1. Place the power supply on the chassis and slide the
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    holes on the power-supply unit cover with the screw holes on the chassis. 9. Replace the two screws (6-32UNCx6.3) that secure the power-supply unit cover to the chassis. 10. Place the computer in an upright position. Post-requisites Replace the right-side cover. Replacing the power-supply unit 53
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites Remove the
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure 1. Align
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites Remove the
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    Removing the left-side cover 57
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure 1. Align
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    3. Place the computer in an upright position. Post-requisites Replace the right-side cover. Replacing the left-side cover 59
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites Remove the
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure 1. Tilt
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites Remove the
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    Removing the processor-cooling assembly 63
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure 1. Align
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    8. Place the computer in an upright position. Post-requisites Replace the right-side cover. Replacing the processor-cooling assembly 65
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    inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites Remove
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    5. Release the processor fan from the tabs on the heat sink. 6. Lift the processor fan off the heat sink. Removing the processor fan 67
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure 1. Align
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    5. Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board. 6. Place the computer in an upright position. Post-requisites Replace the right-side cover. Replacing the processor fan 69
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites 1. Remove
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    Removing the processor 71
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    inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink
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    Post-requisites 1. Replace the processor fan. 2. Replace the right-side cover. Replacing the processor 73
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    inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage
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    After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites guide on the chassis. 76 Removing the antennas
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    inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • chassis. 3. Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the chassis. 4. Place the computer in an
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites 1. Remove
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    Removing the front I/O-panel 79
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure 1. Slide
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    7. Place the computer in an upright position. Post-requisites 1. Replace the front cover. 2. Replace the right-side cover. Replacing the front I/O-panel 81
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    inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites cable from the routing guides on the chassis. 3. Press the tab and release it form the routing guide on the chassis and
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    Removing the front-panel light board 83
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    inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post 4. Route the cables through the routing guides on the chassis and connect the front panel light-board cable
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    5. Place the computer in an upright position. Post-requisites 1. Replace the front cover. 2. Replace the right-side cover. Replacing the front-panel light board 85
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites 1. Remove
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure 1. Align
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    computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites 1. Remove the right-side cover. 2. Remove the front cover. Procedure 1. Disconnect the power
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    6. Remove the slim optical-drive bezel from the optical drive. Removing the slim optical drive 89
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    working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites power cable to the optical drive. 90 Replacing the slim optical drive
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    5. Place the computer in an upright position. Post-requisites 1. Replace the front cover. 2. Replace the right-side cover. Replacing the slim optical drive 91
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    instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell the power-button cable from the system board. 2. Remove the power-button cable from the routing guides on the chassis. 3. Press the tab on the power-button
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    Removing the power-button board 93
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    inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure 1. Route the power-button board cable through the slot
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    5. Place the computer in an upright position. Post-requisites 1. Replace the top cover. 2. Replace the slim optical drive. 3. Replace the front cover. 4. Replace the right-side cover. Replacing the power-button board 95
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites 1. Remove
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Procedure 1. Align
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    , follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites 1. Remove the right-side cover. 2. Remove the power-supply unit. 3. Remove
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    Removing the rear cover 99
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    working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure • Post-requisites Replace the power-supply unit. 5. Replace the right-side cover. 100 Replacing the
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    instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service . 7. Press the securing clip and disconnect the power-supply unit cable from the system board. 8. Disconnect
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    14. Remove the eight screws (6-32UNCx6.3) that secure the system board to the chassis. 15. Lift the system board and remove it from the chassis. 102 Removing the system board
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    instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service to the chassis. 3. Connect the USB 3.1 Type-C port cable to the system board. 4. Connect the 2.5-inch
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    Connect the USB 3.1 (Type-C) cable to the system board. 8. Connect the USB 2.0 cable to the system board. 9. Press the securing clip and disconnect the power-supply unit cable from the system board. 10. Connect the light-bar cable to the system board. 11. Press the securing clip and disconnect the
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    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 F2 key • Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key
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    installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive. • or restart) your computer. 2. During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to System Date BIOS Version Product Name Service Tag Asset Tag CPU Type CPU Speed CPU ID Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache
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    debug port. Default: Disabled Allow the computer to be powered on by special LAN signals. Sets what action the computer takes when power is restored. Allows you to control the Deep Sleep mode support. Allows for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for Dell OS Recovery tool. System setup 107
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    the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www
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    your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices , see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the right-side cover. Procedure 1. Remove
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    dell.com/support. 3. Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4. Click Drivers and follow the instructions on the screen. 110 System setup
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    dell.com/support. 3. Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4. Click Drivers instructions on screen, click Troubleshoot. 7. Click Recover
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    you of problems encountered during testing the error code and validation number and contact Dell. To run a diagnostic test on a power supply. Only the +5VSB rail on the power supply is working correctly. Boot Failure: The computer is receiving electrical power, and power supplied by the power supply
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    . Flea power release Flea power is the residual static electricity that remains on the computer even after it has been powered off and the battery has been removed. The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct flea power release: 1. Turn off your computer. Troubleshooting 113
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    2. Disconnect the power adapter from your computer. 3. Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power. 4. Connect the power adapter to your computer. 5. Turn on your computer. 114 Troubleshooting
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Inspiron 5676
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: D27M
Regulatory Type: D27M001
May 2020
Rev. A01