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    Vostro 5401 Service Manual Regulatory Model: P130G Regulatory Type: P130G001 August 2020 Rev. A02
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    of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 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 be
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    instructions...7 Before working inside your computer...7 Safety precautions...8 Electrostatic discharge-ESD protection...8 ESD field service the M.2 2230 solid-state drive - SSD-1 - discrete 36 Replacing the SSD-1 support bracket...37 Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive - SSD-2 - discrete 38
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    ...50 Installing the heat sink - discrete...51 Coin-cell battery...52 Removing the coin-cell battery - UMA...52 Installing the coin-cell battery - UMA...53 Removing the coin-cell battery - discrete...54 Installing the coin-cell battery - discrete...54 I/O board...55 Removing the I/O board - UMA...55
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    Pre-boot behavior...107 Virtualization support...108 Performance...108 System logs on systems with BitLocker enabled 110 Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments 110 Flashing an existing system setup password 114 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...115 Built-in self-test (BIST)...115
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    Flashing the BIOS...120 Flashing BIOS (USB key)...120 Backup media and recovery options...120 WiFi power cycle...121 Releasing Ethernet (RJ-45) cable...121 Chapter 7: Getting help...122 Contacting Dell...122 6 Contents
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
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    disassembly instructions. Observe getting electrocuted. Standby power Dell products with standby power board. Remove the battery from notebooks. Bonding done through the use of a field service electrostatic discharge (ESD) kit. When such as intermittent problems or a shortened product life span. As the
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    more difficult type of damage to recognize and troubleshoot is the intermittent (also called latent or " and the hardware is known as bonding. Use only Field Service kits with a wrist strap, mat, and bonding wire. Never parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-
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    grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat at all times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical that technicians keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components. After
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    2 Major components of your system 1. Base cover 2. Battery 3. DC-in port 4. Heat sink 5. Memory module 6. Solid-state drive shield 7. 12. Display assembly 13. Power button with fingerprint reader 14. Coin-cell battery 15. I/O board 16. System fan 17. WLAN card Major components of your system 11
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    18. M.2 2280 SSD 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. 12 Major components of
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    • WLAN card • Memory modules • Solid-state drive • Speakers • System fan • Heat sink • Coin-cell battery • I/O board • Power button with fingerprint reader (optional) • DC-in port • Touchpad • Display assembly • System board • Palm-rest and keyboard assembly Recommended tools The procedures in
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    Table 1. Screw list (continued) Component Screw type Quantity Battery WLAN Solid-state drive -1 Solid-state drive - 2 Solid-state drive -2 support bracket System fan Heat sink - UMA M2x3 4 M2x3 1 M2x3 1 M2x3 2 M1.6x2 1 M2x2 2 M2x5.35 - captive 4 Heat sink - discrete M2x5.35 -
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    Base cover Removing the base cover Prerequisites Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. About this task The figure indicates the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Disassembly and reassembly 15
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    Steps 1. Remove the five screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Loosen the two captive screws (M2x8.8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Pry open the base cover starting from the recess at the hinge area and work your
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    Disassembly and reassembly 17
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    assembly. Next steps Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Battery Lithium-ion battery precautions CAUTION: ● Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries. ● Discharge the battery completely before removing it. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the system and
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    , do not try to release it as puncturing, bending, or crushing a lithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical support for assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell. ● Always purchase genuine batteries from www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers
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    the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Install the four screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Connect the battery cable to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in after working
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    . 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The figure indicates the location of the battery in a discrete configuration and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. 2. Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the
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    WLAN card Removing the WLAN card - UMA Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. About this task The figure indicates the location of the WLAN card and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. 22
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    Steps 1. Remove the single screw (M2x3) that secures the WLAN card bracket to the WLAN card. 2. Remove the WLAN card bracket from the WLAN card. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card. 4. Slide and remove the WLAN card from the WLAN card slot. Installing the WLAN card - UMA
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    bracket on the WLAN card. 4. Replace the screw (M2x3) to secure the WLAN card bracket to the WLAN card. Next steps 1. Install the battery. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Removing the WLAN card - discrete Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure
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    Steps 1. Remove the single screw (M2x3) that secures the WLAN card bracket to the WLAN card. 2. Remove the WLAN card bracket from the WLAN card. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card. 4. Slide and remove the WLAN card from the WLAN card slot. Installing the WLAN card - discrete
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    on the WLAN card. 4. Replace the screw (M2x3) to secure the WLAN card bracket to the WLAN card. Next steps 1. Install the battery. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Memory modules Removing the memory modules - UMA Prerequisites 1. Follow
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    About this task The figure indicates the location of the memory module and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Lift the mylar covering the memory module. 2. Using your finger tips gently pry the retention clips away from the memory module until the memory module pops
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    clicks into place. NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. Next steps 1. Connect the battery. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Removing the memory modules - discrete Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure
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    About this task The figure indicates the location of the memory module and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Lift the mylar covering the memory module. 2. Using your finger tips gently pry the retention clips away from the memory module until the memory module pops
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    down until it clicks into place. NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. Next steps 1. Connect the battery. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. 30 Disassembly and reassembly
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    M.2 2280 solid-state drive - UMA Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Disconnect the battery. About this task The figure indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal
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    the single (M2x3) screw to secure the solid-state drive module to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Next steps 1. Connect the battery. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive - UMA Prerequisites 1. Follow
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    Steps 1. Remove the single screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Slide and remove the solid-state drive module from the solid-state drive slot on the system board. Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive - UMA Prerequisites If you are replacing
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    SSD-1 - discrete Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Disconnect the battery. About this task NOTE: Slot one supports both M.2 2230 and M.2 2280 SSD. The figure indicates the location of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in slot one
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    SSD-1 - discrete Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Disconnect the battery. About this task NOTE: Slot one supports both M.2 2230 and M.2 2280 SSD. The figure indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in slot one
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    - discrete Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: Slot one supports both M.2 2230 and M.2 2280 SSD. The figure indicates the location of the solid-state drive in slot one and provides a visual
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    . 3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Replacing the SSD-1 support bracket Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery - UMA or discrete. 4. Remove the UMA (M.2 2230 SSD or M.2 2280 SSD) or
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    bracket into the support bracket slot. 3. Install the solid-state drive. Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive - SSD-2 - discrete Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Disconnect the battery. About this task NOTE: If you have
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    NOTE: Slot two supports both M.2 2230 and M.2 2280 SSD. About this task NOTE: If you have ordered a 3-cell battery configuration, your computer two. The figure indicates the location of the solid-state drive support bracket and provides a visual representation of the bracket alignment procedure to
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    bracket. 4. Replace the single (M1.6x2) screw to secure the solid-state drive bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Next steps 1. Connect the battery. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Speakers Removing the speakers (in 3-cell
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    the computer. 5. Lift the speakers, along with the cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the speakers (in 3-cell battery configuration) Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The
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    on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the battery. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your
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    . 5. Lift the speakers, along with the cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the speakers (in 4-cell battery configuration) Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. Disassembly and reassembly 43
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    on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the battery. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your
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    fan Removing the system fan - UMA Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. About this task The figure indicates the location of the system fan and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps
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    5. Slide and lift the system fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the system fan - UMA Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The figure indicates the location of the system fan
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    Removing the system fan - discrete Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. About this task The figure indicates the location of the system fan and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps
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    3. Peel the adhesive tape, and unroute the I/O cable. 4. Remove the two (M2x2) screws that secure the system fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 5. Slide and lift the system fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the system fan - discrete Prerequisites If you are replacing a
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    depending on the configuration ordered. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the system fan. About this task The figure indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of
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    sink), tighten the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the system fan. 2. Install the battery. 3. Install the base cover. 4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Removing the heat sink - discrete NOTE: The heat sink type
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    About this task The figure indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the seven captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. 2. Lift and remove the heat
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    - UMA Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. NOTE: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program settings to default. It is recommended that you note the BIOS setup program settings before removing
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    you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The figure indicates the location of the coin-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Disassembly and reassembly 53
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    - discrete Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. NOTE: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program settings to default. It is recommended that you note the BIOS setup program settings before
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    UMA Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the system fan. 5. Remove the coin-cell battery. About this task The figure indicates the location of the I/O board and provides a visual representation of the
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    Steps 1. Locate the I/O board on your computer. 2. Lift the mylar cover. 3. Peel the adhesive tape to unroute the I/O cable. 4. Open the latch, and disconnect the I/O-board cable from the I/O board. 5. Remove the two screws (M2.5x4) and (M2x3) that secure the left display hinge to the computer. 6.
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    I/O board and close the latch to secure the cable. 8. Place the mylar cover back. Next steps 1. Install the coin-cell battery. 2. Install the system fan. 3. Install the battery. 4. Install the base cover. 5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Disassembly and reassembly 57
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    Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the system fan. 5. Remove the coin-cell battery. About this task The figure indicates the location of the I/O board and provides a visual representation of the
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    8. Remove the three screws (M2x3) that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 9. Lift the I/O board off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the I/O board - discrete Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the
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    the power button and optional fingerprint reader - UMA Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery . 4. Remove the system fan. 5. Remove theM.2 2280 SSD or M.2 2230 SSD. 6. Remove the I/O board. 7. Remove the coin-cell
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    and keyboard assembly. Next steps 1. Install the I/O board. 2. Install the system fan. 3. Install the coin-cell battery. 4. Install the M.2 2280 SSD or M.2 2230 SSD. 5. Install the battery. 6. Install the base cover. 7. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Disassembly and
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    power button and optional fingerprint reader discrete Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the system fan. 5. Remove the M.2 2280 SSD or M.2 2230 SSD. 6. Remove the I/O board. 7. Remove the coin-cell
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    and keyboard assembly. Next steps 1. Install the I/O board. 2. Install the system fan. 3. Install the coin-cell battery. 4. Install the M.2 2280 SSD or M.2 2230 SSD. 5. Install the battery. 6. Install the base cover. 7. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. DC-in port Removing
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    About this task The figure indicates the location of the DC-in and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Locate the DC-in port on your computer. 2. Remove the two (M2.5x4) screws, and lift the metal hinge. 3. Remove the single screw (M2x3) screw and lift the DC-in port
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    4. Adhere the transparent sticker. 5. Lower the metal hinge. 6. Replace the two (M2.5x4) screws, and tighten it. Next steps 1. Install the battery. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Removing the DC-in port - discrete Prerequisites 1. Follow the
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    About this task The figure indicates the location of the DC-in and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Locate the DC-in port on your computer. 2. Remove the two (M2.5x4) screws, and lift the metal hinge. 3. Remove the single screw (M2x3) screw and lift the DC-in port
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    Adhere the transparent sticker. 5. Lower the metal hinge. 6. Replace the two (M2.5x4) screws, and tighten it. Next steps 1. Install the battery. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Touchpad Removing the touchpad - UMA Prerequisites 1. Follow the
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    3. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the speakers. About this task The figure indicates the location of the touchpad and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Peel adhesive
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    Installing the touchpad - UMA Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The figure indicates the location of the component and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1.
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    . Removing the touchpad - discrete Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the speakers. About this task The figure indicates the location of the touchpad and provides a visual representation of the
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    3. Lift the touchpad bracket off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Open the latch, and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board. 5. Remove the adhesive tape from the touchpad bracket. 6. Remove the two (M2x2) screws that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard
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    on the touchpad cable once it is connected to the connector on the system board. Next steps 1. Install the speakers. 2. Install the battery. 3. Install the base cover. 4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Display assembly Removing the display assembly - UMA Prerequisites
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    Steps 1. Locate the display cable and display hinges on your computer. 2. Remove the transparent sticker covering the display cable to the system board. 3. Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board. 4. Open the latch, and disconnect the display cable from the system board.
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    5. Remove the two screws (M2.5x4) and (M2x3) that secure the left-display hinge to the system board. 6. Remove the two screws (M2.5x4) that secure the right-display hinge to the system board. 7. Open the display hinges at an angle of 90 degrees. 8. Gently slide the palm-rest and keyboard assembly
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    on to the connector on the system board and adhere the tape to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the WLAN card. 2. Install the battery. 3. Install the base cover. 4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Removing the display assembly - discrete Prerequisites 1. Follow the
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    Disassembly and reassembly 77
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    Steps 1. Locate the display cable and display hinges on your computer. 2. Remove the transparent sticker covering the display cable to the system board. 3. Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board. 4. Open the latch, and disconnect the display cable from the system board. 5.
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    on to the connector on the system board and adhere the tape to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the WLAN card. 2. Install the battery. 3. Install the base cover. 4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. System board Removing the system board - UMA Prerequisites 1. Follow
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    5. Remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. 6. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. 7. Remove the WLAN card. 8. Remove the system fan. 9. Remove the heat sink. 10. Remove the memory module. 11. Remove the display assembly. About this task The figure indicates the location of the system board and
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    board. 13. Open the latch, and disconnect the keypad cable from the system board. 14. Remove two screws (M2x3) from the system board. 15. Gently release the ports on the system board from the slots on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and lift the system board off the palm-rest
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    Disassembly and reassembly 83
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    Steps 1. Slide the ports on the system board into the slots on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard
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    system fan. 5. Install the WLAN card. 6. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. 7. Install the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. 8. Install the battery. 9. Install the base cover. 10. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Removing the system board - discrete Prerequisites 1. Follow
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    board. 13. Open the latch, and disconnect the keypad cable from the system board. 14. Remove two screws (M2x3) from the system board. 15. Gently release the ports on the system board from the slots on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and lift the system board off the palm-rest
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    88 Disassembly and reassembly
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    Steps 1. Slide the ports on the system board into the slots on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard
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    Install the system fan. 5. Install the WLAN card. 6. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. 7. Install the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. 8. Install the battery. 9. Install the base cover. 10. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Palm-rest and keyboard assembly Removing the palm
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    Steps After performing the steps in the pre-requisites, you are left with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly - UMA Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this
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    11. Install the system fan. 12. Install the M.2 2230 SSD card. 13. Install the M.2 2280 SSD card. 14. Install the WLAN card. 15. Install the battery (3-cell or 4-cell) based on the configuration. 16. Install the base cover. 17. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Removing the
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    8. Remove the system fan. 9. Remove the heat sink discrete. 10. Remove the speaker (3-cell battery configuration or 4-cell battery configuration). 11. Remove the coin-cell battery. 12. Remove the I/O board. 13. Remove the power button with fingerprint reader. 14. Remove the DC-in port. 15. Remove
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    2230 SSD card or M.2 2280 SSD card). 12. Install the SSD-2 . 13. Install the memory modules. 14. Install the WLAN card. 15. Install the battery (3-cell or 4-cell) based on the configuration. 16. Install the base cover. 17. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. 94 Disassembly
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    This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers. Topics: • Downloading Windows drivers Downloading Windows drivers Steps 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. Go to Dell.com/support. 3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your notebook
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    about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive. ● Change the system configuration BIOS in Windows • System and setup password Boot menu Press when the Dell logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid
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    to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self-Test (POST), when the Dell logo . BIOS setup NOTE: Depending on the laptop and its installed devices, the items listed ○ Service Tag ○ Asset Tag ○ Manufacture Date ○ Ownership Date ○ Express Service Code
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    Option Boot configuration Table 3. Boot configuration Option Boot Sequence 98 System setup Description ○ Signed Firmware Update ● Battery ○ Primary ○ Battery Level ○ Battery State ○ Health ○ AC Adapter ● Processor Information ○ Processor Type ○ Maximum Clock Speed ○ Minimum Clock Speed ○ Current
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    Boot Mode Expert Key Management Integrated Devices Table 4. Integrated device options Option Date/Time Camera Audio USB Configuration Description ● Onboard NIC (IPV4) ● Onboard NIC (IPV6) NOTE: Legacy Boot mode is not supported on this platform. Secure Boot helps ensure your system boots using only
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    the RAID On option is enabled. NOTE: SATA is configured to support RAID mode. Allows you to enable or disable various drives on board and Reporting Technology (SMART) specification. By default, the brightness when running on battery and AC power. The options are: ● Brightness on battery power - By
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    Start and Custom Charge Stop. Advanced Configuration This option enables you to maximize the battery health. By default, the Enable Advanced Battery Charge Mode option is disabled. NOTE: The user can charge battery using feature Beginning of Day and Work Period. By default, Work Period is disabled
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    (continued) Option Description NOTE: The user can: ● Set Battery Threshold Min = 15, Max = 100 ● Prevent AC power the system from standby mode. Support By default, the option Enable USB Wake Support is disabled. Wake on Dell USB-C Dock Allows you to connect a Dell USB-C Dock to wake the
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    This field allows you to Enable, Disable, or Permanently Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute® Software. The options are: ● Enable Absolute-This option is enabled by default. ● Disable Absolute ● Permanently Disable Absolute UEFI
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    disabled, the BIOS setup can be entered and items that are viewed in Locked mode. Master Password Lockout Allows you to disable master password support. Enable Master Password Lockout - By default, this option is disabled. NOTE: The Hard Disk password has to be cleared before the settings can be
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    then all the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist OS Recovery tool is disabled. BIOSConnect Dell Auto OS Recovery Threshold Allows you to recover cloud service operating system if the main operating system and/or local service operating system fails to boot with the number of failures equal to or
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    Days Keyboard Table 13. Keyboard Option Numlock Enable Fn Lock Options Keyboard Illumination Keyboard Backlight Timeout on AC Keyboard Backlight Timeout on Battery Description Allows you to enable or disable Numlock function when the system boots. Enable Numlock This option is enabled by default
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    minute ● 5 minutes ● 15 minutes ● Never NOTE: If Never is selected, the backlight stays on always when the system is running on battery power. Pre-boot behavior Table 14. Pre-boot behavior Option Description Adapter Warnings This option displays warning messages during boot when adapters with
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    memory map I/O. By default, the Enable Intel VT for Direct I/O option is enabled. Performance Table 16. Performance Option Multi Core Support Intel SpeedStep C-States Control Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Description This field specifies whether the process has one
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    system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power before initiating Go to Dell.com/support. ● Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. ● Click Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen
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    Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled CAUTION: the Dell Support website and copied to the root of the USB key. ● AC power adapter that is connected to the system. ● Functional system battery to
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    The Flash BIOS opens. 4. Click Flash from file. 5. Select external USB device. System setup 111
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    6. Once the file is selected, double-click the flash target file and click Submit. 7. Click Update BIOS for the system to reboot and flash the BIOS. 112 System setup
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    8. Once complete, the system reboots and the BIOS update process is completed. System and setup password Table 18. System and setup password Password type System password Setup password Description Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Password that you must enter to access and
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    2. Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field. Use the following guidelines to assign the system password: ● A password can have up to 32 characters. ● The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. ● Only lower case letters are valid, upper case
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    options • WiFi power cycle • Releasing Ethernet (RJ-45) cable Built- failures. M-BIST must be manually initiated before POST and can instruction M-Bist Evaluates the health condition of the system board. Press the key and power button. Battery LED light with Solid Amber. Indicates a problem
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    a system board failure. 3. Replace the system board to fix the issue. NOTE: The battery status LED does not illuminate if the system board is functioning properly. Display panel power rail built is no power going to the LCD, the battery status LED flashes a [2,8] LED error code. 116 Troubleshooting
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    LCD Power Rail test. If there is no power going to the LCD, the battery status LED flashes a [2,8] LED error code. Display panel built-in self-test 1. Press and hold the D key, and then press the power button. 2. Release both the D key and the power button when the computer begins POST. 3. The
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    amber Indicates a problem with the system in the BIOS and is launched by it internally. The specific device. 6. If there are any issues, error codes are displayed. Note the error code and validation number and contact Dell. System diagnostic lights Battery-status light Indicates the power and battery
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    computer is turned off indicating no memory or RAM is detected. The following table shows different power and battery-status light patterns and associated problems. Table 21. LED codes Diagnostic light codes disabled. ● Solid white - Caps Lock enabled. ● Off-Caps Lock disabled. Troubleshooting 119
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    BIOS Update Utility appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the BIOS update. Backup media and recovery options It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. Dell proposes multiple options for recovering Windows operating
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    The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct a WiFi power cycle: NOTE: Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide a modem/ to avoid damaging your computer. Steps 1. Press down on the securing clip to release it from the port and pull the plug backward [1, 2]. 2. Lift at
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    . Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Steps 1. Go to Dell.com/support. 2. Select your support category. 3. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country
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Vostro 5401
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: P130G
Regulatory Type: P130G001
August 2020
Rev. A02