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Latitude 7285 2-in-1

Owner's Manual

Regulatory Model: T02J


Regulatory Type: T02J001
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your tablet.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

© 2017 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 trademarks of their respective owners.

2018 - 10

Rev. A00
Contents

1 System specifications.................................................................................................................................... 6
Processor specifications....................................................................................................................................................6
System specifications........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Memory specifications.......................................................................................................................................................7
Video specifications........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Audio specifications........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Port and connector specifications................................................................................................................................... 7
Communication specifications..........................................................................................................................................8
Camera specifications........................................................................................................................................................8
Display specifications.........................................................................................................................................................9
AC adapter specifications................................................................................................................................................. 9
Battery specifications........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Physical specifications..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Active pen specifications................................................................................................................................................. 10
Wireless charging mat specifications.............................................................................................................................. 11
Environmental specifications............................................................................................................................................11

2 Using your tablet.......................................................................................................................................... 13


Before Working Inside Your Tablet.................................................................................................................................. 13
After working inside your tablet...................................................................................................................................... 14
Turning off Your Tablet..................................................................................................................................................... 14

3 Removing and Installing components............................................................................................................16


microSIM card................................................................................................................................................................... 16
microSD card..................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Display Panel and display cable....................................................................................................................................... 18
Removing the display panel....................................................................................................................................... 18
Installing the display panel.........................................................................................................................................23
Battery...............................................................................................................................................................................24
Lithium-ion battery precautions............................................................................................................................... 24
Removing the battery................................................................................................................................................24
Installing the battery.................................................................................................................................................. 25
Power switch board.........................................................................................................................................................25
Removing the power button board..........................................................................................................................25
Installing the power button board............................................................................................................................ 26
WLAN card....................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Removing the WLAN card........................................................................................................................................ 26
Installing the WLAN card...........................................................................................................................................27
PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)..........................................................................................................................................27
Removing the SSD module....................................................................................................................................... 27
Installing the SSD module......................................................................................................................................... 28
WWAN card......................................................................................................................................................................29
Removing the WWAN card.......................................................................................................................................29

Contents 3
Installing the WWAN card.........................................................................................................................................29
Audio board.......................................................................................................................................................................30
Removing the audio port.......................................................................................................................................... 30
Installing the audio port..............................................................................................................................................31
Front facing camera......................................................................................................................................................... 31
Removing the front camera ......................................................................................................................................31
Installing the front camera........................................................................................................................................ 32
Rear facing camera..........................................................................................................................................................32
Removing the rear camera........................................................................................................................................32
Installing the rear camera.......................................................................................................................................... 34
Coin-cell battery...............................................................................................................................................................34
Removing the coin cell battery.................................................................................................................................34
Installing the coin cell battery................................................................................................................................... 35
Docking board.................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Removing the docking board....................................................................................................................................36
Installing the docking board...................................................................................................................................... 36
Thunderbolt over Type-C USB bracket......................................................................................................................... 37
Removing the thunderbolt over Type-C bracket....................................................................................................37
Installing the thunderbolt over Type-C USB bracket.............................................................................................38
System Board................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Removing the system board.....................................................................................................................................38
Installing the system board....................................................................................................................................... 40
Speaker............................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Removing the speaker...............................................................................................................................................40
Installing the speaker..................................................................................................................................................41
Back cover........................................................................................................................................................................ 42
Replacing the back cover..........................................................................................................................................42

4 Technology and components........................................................................................................................44


Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Processors........................................................................................................................................................................ 44
Kaby Lake — 7th Generation Intel Core processors............................................................................................. 44
Chipset.............................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Memory features..............................................................................................................................................................45
Display options................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Camera features...............................................................................................................................................................45
Starting the camera...................................................................................................................................................45
Hard drive options............................................................................................................................................................45
Drivers............................................................................................................................................................................... 46
System drivers............................................................................................................................................................46
Disk driver................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Sound, video and game controller drivers...............................................................................................................48
Storage controller drivers..........................................................................................................................................49
Network drivers......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Graphics driver........................................................................................................................................................... 50
Thunderbolt over USB Type-C........................................................................................................................................51
Thunderbolt 3 over USB Type-C.............................................................................................................................. 51

4 Contents
Key Features of Thunderbolt 3 over USB Type-C .................................................................................................51
Thunderbolt Icons...................................................................................................................................................... 52
Dell Active Pen ................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Wireless charging mat..................................................................................................................................................... 53

5 System setup...............................................................................................................................................54
Entering BIOS without keyboard................................................................................................................................... 54
Accessing System Setup BIOS...................................................................................................................................... 54
Accessing ePSA .............................................................................................................................................................. 54
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................55
General screen options..............................................................................................................................................55
System Configuration screen options..................................................................................................................... 56
Video screen options................................................................................................................................................. 58
Security screen options.............................................................................................................................................58
Secure Boot screen options..................................................................................................................................... 60
Intel software guard extensions screen options.....................................................................................................60
Performance screen options..................................................................................................................................... 61
Power management screen options.........................................................................................................................61
POST behavior screen options.................................................................................................................................63
Manageability............................................................................................................................................................. 64
Virtualization support screen options...................................................................................................................... 64
Wireless screen options.............................................................................................................................................64
Maintenance screen options.................................................................................................................................... 65
System logs screen options......................................................................................................................................65
Updating the BIOS ..........................................................................................................................................................65
System and setup password.......................................................................................................................................... 66
Assigning a system setup password........................................................................................................................ 66
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password.....................................................................................67

6 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................... 68
Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment - ePSA........................................................................................................68
Features:..................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Running the ePSA Diagnostic Utility ...................................................................................................................... 68
Dell wireless charging mat.............................................................................................................................................. 68
Tablet LED.........................................................................................................................................................................69
Diagnostic LED...........................................................................................................................................................69
Real Time Clock reset......................................................................................................................................................69
Identifying the AC adapter shipped with your notebooktablet...................................................................................70

7 Contacting Dell............................................................................................................................................. 71

Contents 5
1
System specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For
more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and
select the option to view information about your computer.

Topics:

• Processor specifications
• System specifications
• Memory specifications
• Video specifications
• Audio specifications
• Port and connector specifications
• Communication specifications
• Camera specifications
• Display specifications
• AC adapter specifications
• Battery specifications
• Physical specifications
• Active pen specifications
• Wireless charging mat specifications
• Environmental specifications

Processor specifications
Table 1. Processor specifications

Feature Specification
Types 7th Generation Intel Core i5-7Y54 (4M Cache, up to 3.2 GHz)
supports Windows 10 only
7th Generation Intel Core i5-7Y57 (4M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz),
vPro supports Windows 10 only
7th Generation Intel Core i7-7Y75 (4M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz),
vPro supports Windows 10 only

System specifications
Table 2. System specifications
Feature Specification
Chipset Integrated in the processor

DRAM bus width 64-bit; 2 channels

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Memory specifications
Table 3. Lists the memory specifications

Feature Specification
Memory connector Onboard memory
Memory capacity 8 GB and 16 GB (on board)
Memory type LPDDR3—1866 MHz

Video specifications
Table 4. Lists the video specifications

Feature Specification
Type Integrated on system board
UMA controller Intel Integrated HD Graphics 615
External display support Optional Dell Adapter - USB Type-C to HDMI/VGA/ Ethernet/USB
3.0/DisplayPort
NOTE: Supports VGA, DisplayPort, HDMI through the
docking station.

Audio specifications
Table 5. Audio specifications

Feature Specification
Types High-definition audio
Controller Realtek ALC3253
Stereo conversion 24-bit—analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog
Internal interface High-definition audio
External interface Microphone-in, stereo headphones, and speakers universal
connector
Speakers Two
Internal speaker amplifier 2 W (RMS) per channel
Volume controls Volume up and Volume down buttons

Port and connector specifications


Table 6. Lists the port and connector specifications
Feature Specification
Audio
• Realtek ALC3253-CG Controller

System specifications 7
Feature Specification

• Microphone-in and stereo headphones/speakers universal


connector

Video Two DisplayPorts over USB Type-C


Memory card reader micro SD 3.0
Micro Subscriber Identity Module (uSIM) card Optional
Micro SIM Optional micro-SIM card slot
Security Lock Noble Wedge Lock slot
Other
• Windows Home Button
• Power Button
• I2C for the Dock Pin Keyboard connection

Communication specifications
Table 7. Lists the communication specifications
Features Specification
Wireless LAN Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi + BT 4.2 Wireless Card
(2x2). Bluetooth Optional
Mobile Broadband (Optional)
• Dell Wireless Qualcomm Snapdragon X7 LTE-A (DW5811e) for
AT&T, Verizon, & Sprint (US)
• Dell Wireless Qualcomm Snapdragon X7 LTE-A (DW5811e)
(EMEA/ROW)
• Dell Wireless Qualcomm Snapdragon X7 HSPA+ (DW5811e)
(China/Indonesia/India)
• Dell Wireless Qualcomm Snapdragon X7 LTE-A (DW5816e for
Japan)

WiGig (Optional) Intel Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18265 WiGig + Wi-Fi + BT 4.2 Wireless
Card WiFi Display (Miracast)

Camera specifications
Table 8. Lists the camera specifications

Feature Specification
Type
• Front Camera- 720P fixed focus
• Rear Camera- 8MP auto focus
• IR Camera- VGA IR camera

Sensor type CMOS sensor technology (Front and Rear camera)


Imaging rate Up to 30 frames per second
Video Resolution
• Front Camera- 1280 x 720 pixels
• Rear Camera- 3264 x 2448 pixels

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Display specifications
Table 9. Lists the display specifications

Feature Specification
Type 12.3" 3:2 Touch with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Antireflective, and
Antismudge
Luminance 400 nits
Height 10.37 inches ( 263.50 mm)
Width 7.28 inches ( 185.06 mm)
Diagonal 12.0 inches (312.42 mm)
Maximum resolution 2880 x 1920
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Maximum viewing angles—horizontal +/-88°
Maximum viewing angles—vertical +/-88°
Pixel pitch 0.09 mm

AC adapter specifications
Table 10. Lists the AC adapter specifications

Feature Specification
Type 45 W USB Type-C
Input voltage 100 V AC–240 V AC
Input current—maximum 1.5 A
Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Output current 3.34 A (continuous)
Rated output voltage 20 VDC
Weight 0.64 lbs (0.29 kg)
Dimensions
• 1.1 x 1.9 x 4.3 inches
• 28 x 47 x 108 mm

Temperature range—Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)


Temperature range—Non-Operating –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)

Battery specifications
Table 11. Lists the Battery specifications
Feature Specification
Type
• 34 Whr Polymer battery with ExpressCharge

System specifications 9
Feature Specification

• 34 Whr Long Life Cycle Battery (2-cell)

34 Whr Polymer battery with


ExpressCharge
Length 184.00 mm (7.24 inches)
Width 97.00 mm (3.82 inches)
Height 5.9 mm (0.232 inch)
Weight 185.0 g (0.40 lb)
Voltage 11.4 VDC
34 Whr Long Life Cycle Battery (2-cell)
Length 233.06 mm (9.170 inches)
Width 90.73 mm (3.572 inches)
Height 5.9 mm (0.232 inch)
Weight 250.00 g (0.55 lb)
Voltage 11.4 VDC
Temperature range
Operating
• Charge: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
• Discharge: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)

Non-operating - 20°C to 85°C (- 4°F to 185°F)


Life span 300 discharge per charge cycles

Physical specifications
Table 12. Lists the physical specifications

Feature Specification
Weight - Tablet only 1.5 lb (0.7kg)
Weight - Tablet+Keyboard 3.01 lb (1.36 kg)
Width 10.8 inches (274.8 mm)
Height 0.3 inch (7.9 mm)
Depth 8.2 inches (209.2 mm)

Active pen specifications


Table 13. Lists the Active pen specifications
Feature Specification
Model number PN557W
Length 6.33 inches (160.6 mm)
Diameter 0.37 inch (9.5 mm)
Pressure Resolution 2048 levels

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Feature Specification
Accuracy/Resolution
• Pen contact accuracy is 0.2 mm at 0° tilt; < 0.4 mm at up to
60° tilt in either stationary or in motion state
• Pen hover accuracy is less than 2 mm within hovering height of
more or equal to 10 mm in either stationary or in motion state

Weight (including battery) 20.4 g with batteries


Battery
• Stylus: Primary non- rechargeable AAAA alkaline (1x)
• End cap: 319 lithium coin cell (2x)

Battery life
• Primary AAAA: 12 months for 3 hours/day, 5 days/week
• 319 coin cell (2x): 12 months or more

Stylus Tip
• Tip — 0.11 inch (2.8 mm)
• Diameter —0.07 inch (1.8 mm)

Wireless charging mat specifications


Table 14. Lists the wireless charging mat specifications
Feature Specification
Model Number PM30W17
NOTE: The wireless charging mat works when paired with
one of the available keyboards for this model (optional).

PTU Rated Power


• 20W (AirFuel mode)
• 30W (Dell on Dell mode)

Weight 645 g (Charging Mat only)


Dimension:
Legnth 12.28 inch (312.00 mm)
Width 11.17 inch (283.82 mm)
Height 0.69 inch (17.73 mm)
DC Cable length 2.0 m
AC Cable length 1.0 m

Environmental specifications
Table 15. Lists the environmental specifications

Temperature Specification
Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity—maximum
Operating 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage 0% to 95% (non-condensing)

System specifications 11
Temperature Specification
Altitude—maximum
Operating 0 m to 3048 m (0 to 10,000 ft)
Non-operating 0 m to 10,668 m (0 ft to 35,000 ft)
Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA S71.04–1985

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2
Using your tablet
This section covers how to power on and turn off your tablet including how to install the micro SD and micro SIM cards.

Topics:

• Before Working Inside Your Tablet


• After working inside your tablet
• Turning off Your Tablet

Before Working Inside Your Tablet


Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your tablet from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless
otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following condition exists:

• You have read the safety information that shipped with your tablet.

WARNING: Before working inside your tablet, read the safety information that shipped with your tablet. For additional safety
best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should 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 with the product.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the tablet.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its
edges or by its metal mounting bracket.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have
connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the
cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a
cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTE: The color of your tablet and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.

To avoid damaging your tablet, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the tablet.

1 Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the tablet cover from being scratched.
2 Turn off your tablet (see Turning Off Your Tablet).
3 If the tablet is connected to a docking device (docked) such as the optional docking station or keyboard dock, un-dock it.
4 Disconnect the power adapter from the tablet.
5 Press and hold the power button for a few seconds to remove the flea power from the system board.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your tablet from the electrical outlet.

CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your tablet, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the
metal at the back of the tablet. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity,
which could harm internal components.
6 Remove the storage SD card from the tablet.

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After working inside your tablet
NOTE: Leaving stray loose screws inside your table may severely damage your tablet.

1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your tablet.
2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, and cables that you removed before working on your tablet.
3 Replace any media card, SIM card, and any other parts that you removed before working on your tablet.
4 Connect your tablet and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5 Turn on your tablet.

Turning off Your Tablet


Turning off your tablet completely shuts down your tablet. You can turn off your tablet by two ways:

• Using power button


• Using charms menu

1 To turn off your tablet using power button:


a Press and hold the Power button until you see “Slide to shut down your PC” on the screen.

NOTE: After you press and hold the Power button, by default, the tablet enters sleep mode. However, if you change
the power button setting to shut down, the tablet shuts down. To change the power button setting, go to Control
Panel > Power Options > Change Plan Setting > Change Advanced Power Settings. To access Control Panel, swipe at
the right edge of the screen, tap Search, enter Control Panel in the search box, and then click Control Panel.
b Slide to shut down your tablet.

NOTE: You can also turn off your tablet without sliding down the screen. Press and hold the Power button for >10
seconds to turn off your tablet. You can perform this force shutdown, if your tablet is not responding / behaving
unexpectedly or touch is not working.
2 To turn off your tablet using the charms menu:
a Swipe from the right edge of the display to access the Charms menu.

b Touch Settings —> Power —> Shut down to turn off the tablet.

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3
Removing and Installing components
This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your tablet.

Topics:

• microSIM card
• microSD card
• Display Panel and display cable
• Battery
• Power switch board
• WLAN card
• PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)
• WWAN card
• Audio board
• Front facing camera
• Rear facing camera
• Coin-cell battery
• Docking board
• Thunderbolt over Type-C USB bracket
• System Board
• Speaker
• Back cover

microSIM card
1 Insert a paperclip or a microSIM card removal tool into the pinhole on the microSIM card tray [1].
2 Insert the microSIM card into the slots indicated on the slot [2].
3 Align the cover with the groove on the tablet and slide it inside to secure the microSIM [3].

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4 Perform the steps 1 to 3 to remove the microSIM card.

microSD card
1 Insert a paperclip or a microSD card removal tool into the pinhole on the microSD card tray [1].
2 Insert the microSD card into the slots indicated on the slot [2].
3 Align the cover with the groove on the tablet and slide it inside to secure the microSD [3].

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4 Perform the steps 1 to 3 to remove the microSD card.

Display Panel and display cable

Removing the display panel


1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.
2 Remove the microSIM card and microSD card.
3 To release the display panel (with plastic scribe):
a Remove the M2x4 (4) screws that secure the display panel to the tablet [1].
b Use a plastic scribe to remove the microSIM/microSD cover [2].

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4 Insert a plastic scribe into the microSIM/microSD slot.

NOTE: Ensure to pry cautiously to avoid damaging the SIM/micro SD connector on the system board.

5 Pry the edges starting from microSIM/microSD slot [1, 2].

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6 Lift the display panel and slide the display panel from the tablet [1,2].

7 Slide and flip the display panel.

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CAUTION: Do not open the display panel more than 90 degrees as this may damage the display cable.
8 Before removing display panel:
a Gently place the bottom edge of the display panel inside the bottom edge of the rear cover.
b Flip open the display panel to a 180 degree angle and lay it flat on the surface.

9 To disconnect the display cable:


a Remove the M1.6x2.5 (1) screw that secures the metal bracket on the system board [1].
b Lift the metal tab and disconnect the battery cable [2].
c Remove the adhesive tape that secure the display cable on the system board [3].
d Remove the M1.6x2.5 (2) screws that secures display cable [4].

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e Lift the metal tab from the system board [5].
f Lift the tab and disconnect the display cable [6].

NOTE: Only disconnect the display cable from the system board. DO NOT disconnect the display cable from the display
panel.
10 Remove the display panel from the tablet.

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Installing the display panel
1 Place the display panel on a plane surface.
2 Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board.

NOTE: Make sure to insert the cable under the clips, if not, the system may not display video after reassembling.
3 Place the metal bracket and replace the M1.6x2.5 (2) screws to secure the display panel.
4 Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
5 Place the metal bracket and replace the M1.6x2.5 (1) screw that secures the connector on the system board.
6 Install the display panel on the tablet and press the edges until they snap-in.

NOTE: The clips on the edges of the display panel must be aligned with the clip holders on the tablet. Press the edge of the
display panel to ensure that the clips snap into place.
7 Replace the M2x4 (4) screws to secure the tablet to the display panel.
8 Install microSIM card and microSD card.
9 Follow the procedure in After working inside your tablet.

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Battery
Lithium-ion battery precautions
CAUTION:

• Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.


• Discharge the battery as much as possible before removing it from the system. This can be done by disconnecting the AC adapter
from the system to allow the battery to drain.
• Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.
• Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells.
• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery.
• Do not bend the battery.
• Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery.
• If a battery gets stuck in a device as a result of swelling, do not try to free it as puncturing, bending, or crushing a Lithium-ion
battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, the entire system should be replaced. Contact https://www.dell.com/support for
assistance and further instructions.
• Always purchase genuine batteries from https://www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and re-sellers.

Removing the battery


1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.
2 Remove the:
a microSIM card and microSD card
b display panel
3 To remove the battery:
a Remove the M2x3 (4) screws that secure the battery to the tablet [1].
b Lift the battery from the tablet [2].

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NOTE: Once the battery cable is disconnected, practice caution not to damage the battery connector on the system board.
The pins of the battery connector are extremely fragile, be careful not to bend the pins.

NOTE: For defective system boards, technicians must always ensure that they attach the battery connector cap when re-
packaging it for return.

Installing the battery


1 Insert the battery into the slot on the tablet.
2 Replace the M2x3 (4) screws to secure the battery to the tablet.
3 Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
4 Install the:
a display panel
b microSIM card and microSD card
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your tablet.

Power switch board


Removing the power button board
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.
2 Remove the:
a microSIM card and microSD card
b display panel
c battery
3 To remove the power button board:

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a Lift the latch and disconnect the power button cable from the tablet [1].
b Remove the M2x1.5 (2) screws that secure the power button board on the tablet [2].
c Slide and remove the power button board from the tablet [3].

Installing the power button board


1 Insert the power button board into the slot on the tablet.
2 Replace the M2x1.5 (2) screws to secure the power button board to the tablet.
3 Connect the power button board cable and close the latch on the tablet.
4 Install the:
a battery
b display panel
c microSIM card and microSD card
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your tablet.

WLAN card
Removing the WLAN card
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.
2 Remove the:
a microSIM card and microSD card
b display panel
c battery

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3 To remove the WLAN card:
a Remove the M2x2.0 (1) screw securing the WLAN bracket [1].
b Lift the WLAN bracket away from the system board [2].
c Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card [3].
d Slide and lift the WLAN card from the connector on the system board 4].

Installing the WLAN card


1 Insert the WLAN card into the connector on the system board.
2 Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card.
3 Insert the WLAN bracket to the WLAN card.
4 Replace the M2x2.0 (1) screw to secure the WLAN bracket.
5 Install the:
a battery
b display panel
c microSIM card and microSD card
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your tablet.

PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)


Removing the SSD module
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.
2 Remove the:

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a microSIM card and microSD card
b display panel
c battery
3 To remove the SSD module:
a Remove the M2x2.0 (1) screw securing the SSD shield [1].
b Lift the SSD shield away from the tablet [2].
c Slide and lift the SSD module from the slot on the tablet [3].

Installing the SSD module


1 Insert the SSD module into the connector on the system board.
2 Install the SSD shield on the SSD module.
3 Replace the M2x2.0 (1) screw to secure SSD shield.

NOTE: Align the shield carefully or else it may break.


4 Install the:
a battery
b display panel
c microSIM card and microSD card
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your tablet.

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WWAN card
Removing the WWAN card
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.
2 Remove the:
a microSIM card and microSD card
b display panel
c battery
3 To remove the WWAN card:
a Remove the M2x2.0 (1) screw securing the WWAN bracket [1].
b Lift the WWAN bracket from the tablet [2].
c Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN card [3].
d Slide and lift the WWAN card from the connector on the system board [4].

Installing the WWAN card


1 Insert the WWAN card into the connector on the system board.
2 Connect the antenna cables to the WWAN card.
3 Insert the WLAN bracket to the WWAN card.

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4 Replace the M2x2.0 (1) screw to secure WWAN bracket.
5 Install the:
a battery
b display panel
c microSIM card and microSD card
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your tablet.

Audio board
Removing the audio port
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.
2 Remove the:
a microSIM card and microSD card
b display panel
c battery
3 To remove the audio port:
a Lift the latch and disconnect the audio port connector [1].
b Peel the audio port cable from the tablet [2].
c Remove the M2X3 (2) screw that secures the audio port on the system board [3].
d Lift the audio port from the system board [4].

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Installing the audio port
1 Place and insert the audio port into the connector on the system board.
2 Replace the M2X3 (2) screw to secure audio port on the system board.
3 Release the latch to connect the audio port cable to the connector.
4 Install the:
a battery
b display panel
c microSIM card and microSD card
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your tablet.

Front facing camera

Removing the front camera


1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.
2 Remove the:
a microSIM card and microSD card
b display panel
c battery
3 To remove the front facing camera:
a Lift the latch and disconnect the camera connector [1].
b Remove the M1.6x2.5 (2) screws that secure the camera on the system board [2].
c Lift the front camera from the tablet [3].

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Installing the front camera
1 Insert the camera module into the slot on the tablet.
2 Replace the M1.6x2.5 (2) screws to secure the front camera module.
3 Connect the front camera cable to the front camera connector and system board.
4 Install the:
a battery
b display panel
c microSIM card and microSD card
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your tablet.

Rear facing camera

Removing the rear camera


1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.
2 Remove the:

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a microSIM card and microSD card
b display panel
c battery
3 To disconnect front camera cable:
a Lift the latch and disconnect the front camera cable [1].
b Remove the front camera cable from the system board [2].

4 To remove the rear camera:


a Disconnect the rear camera cable from the system board [1].
b Remove the M1.6x2.5 (1) screw securing the rear camera module [2].
c Lift the camera module from the tablet [3].

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Installing the rear camera
1 Insert the rear camera module into the slot on the tablet.
2 Replace the M1.6x2.5 (1) screw to secure the rear camera module.
3 Connect the rear camera cable to the system board.
4 Connect the front camera cable to the system board.
5 Install the:
a battery
b display panel
c microSIM card and microSD card
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your tablet.

Coin-cell battery
Removing the coin cell battery
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.
2 Remove the:
a microSIM card and microSD card
b display panel

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c battery
d front facing camera
3 To remove the coin cell battery:
a Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b Pry the coin cell battery to release from the adhesive and lift it away from the system board [2].

Installing the coin cell battery


1 Place the coin cell battery into the slot on the system board.
2 Connect the coin cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.
3 Install the:
a front facing camera
b battery
c display panel
d microSIM card and microSD card
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your tablet.

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Docking board

Removing the docking board


1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.
2 Remove the:
a microSIM card and microSD card
b display panel
c battery
3 To release the docking board:
a Disconnect the docking board cable from the system board [1].
b Remove the M1.6x4 (2) screws securing the docking board bracket to the docking board [2].
c Remove the docking board bracket [3].
d Lift the docking board from the tablet [4].

Installing the docking board


1 Insert the docking board into the slot on the tablet.
2 Place the docking board bracket on the docking board.

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3 Replace the M1.6x4 (2) screws to secure the docking board to the tablet.
4 Connect the docking board cable to the connector on the system board.
5 Install the:
a battery
b display panel
c microSIM card and microSD card
6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your tablet.

Thunderbolt over Type-C USB bracket


Removing the thunderbolt over Type-C bracket
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.
2 Remove the:
a microSIM card and microSD card
b display panel
c battery
3 To release the thunderbolt over Type-C bracket:
a Remove the M2x2.0 (3) screws securing the thunderbolt over Type-C bracket to the tablet [1].
b Slide and lift the thunderbolt over Type-C bracket from the tablet [2].

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Installing the thunderbolt over Type-C USB bracket
1 Insert the thunderbolt over Type-C USB bracket into the slot on the tablet.
2 Replace the M2x2.0 (3) screws to secure the thunderbolt over Type-C USB bracket to the tablet.
3 Install the:
a battery
b display panel
c microSIM card and microSD card
4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your tablet.

System Board

Removing the system board


NOTE: Heat sink is not a separate service part but is included with the system board. Do not remove the heat sink from the
system board

1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.


2 Remove the:
a microSIM card and microSD card
b display panel
c battery
d WLAN card
e SSD card
f WWAN card
g front camera
h rear camera
i coin cell battery
j thunderbolt over Type-C USB bracket
3 Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
a power button cable [1]
b USH board cable [2]
c audio board cable [3]
d docking board cable [4]
e USH board cable [5]

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4 To remove system board:
a Remove the M1.6x1.5 (4) screw that secures the system board to the tablet [1].

NOTE: Ensure to remove the copper shield and the adhesive tape that is beneath the WWAN and WLAN slots up onto
the motherboard.
b Lift the system board from the tablet [2].

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Installing the system board
1 Align the system board with the screw holders on the tablet.
2 Replace the M1.6x1.5 (4) screws to secure the system board to the tablet.
3 Connect the USH board cable, docking board cable, audio board cable, power button cable to the connectors on the system board.
4 Install the:
a thunderbolt over Type-C USB bracket
b coin cell battery
c rear camera
d front camera
e WWAN card
f SSD card
g WLAN card
h battery
i display panel
j microSIM card and microSD card
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your tablet.

Speaker
Removing the speaker
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.
2 Remove the:
a microSIM card and microSD card
b display panel
c battery
d WLAN card
e SSD card
f WWAN card
g front camera
h rear camera
i coin cell battery
j thunderbolt over Type-C USB bracket
k system board
3 Unroute the WLAN cable from the speaker retension clip [1,2,3].

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4 To remove the speaker:
a Peel the speaker adhesive cable from the tablet [1].
b Lift the speaker from the tablet [2].

Installing the speaker


1 Align the speaker with the holders on the tablet.
2 Affix the speaker adhesive tape on the tablet.

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3 Route the WLAN cable through the retention clips on the tablet.
4 Install the:
a system board
b thunderbolt over Type-C USB bracket
c coin cell battery
d rear camera
e front camera
f WWAN card
g SSD card
h WLAN card
i battery
j display panel
k microSIM card and microSD card
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your tablet.

Back cover
Replacing the back cover
1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.
2 Remove the:
a microSIM card and microSD card
b display panel
c battery
d power button board
e WLAN card
f SSD card
g WWAN card
h audio port
i front camera
j rear camera
k coin cell battery
l Docking board
m thunderbolt over Type-C USB bracket
n system board
3 The component you are left with is the back cover.

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4 Install the following component:
a system board
b thunderbolt over Type-C USB bracket
c docking board
d coin cell battery
e rear camera
f front camera
g audio port
h WWAN card
i SSD card
j WLAN card
k power button board
l battery
m display panel
n microSIM card and microSD card
5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your tablet.

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4
Technology and components
This chapter details the technology and components available in the system.

Topics:

• Power adapter
• Processors
• Chipset
• Memory features
• Display options
• Camera features
• Hard drive options
• Drivers
• Thunderbolt over USB Type-C
• Dell Active Pen
• Wireless charging mat

Power adapter
This system is shipped with 45 W Type-C power adapter.

WARNING: When you disconnect the power adapter cable from the tablet, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and then
pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable.
WARNING: The power adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary
among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may
cause fire or equipment damage.

Processors

Kaby Lake — 7th Generation Intel Core processors


The 7th Gen Intel Core processor (Kaby Lake) family is the successor of 6th generation processors (Skylake). It's main features include:

• Intel 14nm Manufacturing Process Technology


• Intel Turbo Boost Technology
• Intel Hyper Threading Technology
• Intel Built-in Visuals
– Intel HD graphics - exceptional videos, editing smallest details in the videos
– Intel Quick Sync Video - excellent video conferencing capability, quick video editing and authoring
– Intel Clear Video HD - visual quality and color fidelity enhancements for HD playback and immersing web browsing
• Integrated memory controller
• Intel Smart Cache
• Optional Intel vPro technology (on i5/i7) with Active Management Technology 11.6

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• Intel Rapid Storage Technology

NOTE: Windows 7 and 8 are not supported by systems with 7th generation processors

Chipset
The chipset is integrated on the processor.

Memory features
Latitude 7285 2-in-1 supports the following memory configurations:

• 8 GB 1866MHz LPDDR3
• 16 GB 1866MHz LPDDR3

Display options
This tablet is shipped with 12.3" 2880 x1920 Touch with Corning Gorilla Glass, Antireflective and Antismudge display.

Camera features
This system is shipped with front facing camera with 5 MP and rear facing camera with 8 MP

Starting the camera


To start the camera, open an application that uses the camera. For instance, if you tap the Skype software that is shipped with the 2-in-1,
the camera turns on. Similarly, if you are chatting on the internet and the application requests to access the webcam, the webcam turns on.

Hard drive options


This system supports M.2 SATA SSD, M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, and M.2 PCIe NVMe SED.

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Drivers
This section lists the drivers associated with the components shipped with your tablet.

System drivers

Figure 1. System drivers

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Disk driver

Figure 2. Disk driver

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Sound, video and game controller drivers

Figure 3. Sound, video, and game controllers

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Storage controller drivers

Figure 4. Storage controllers

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Network drivers

Figure 5. Network drivers

Graphics driver

Figure 6. Graphics driver

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Thunderbolt over USB Type-C
Thunderbolt is a hardware interface that combines data, video, audio, and power in a single connection. Thunderbolt combines PCI Express
(PCIe) and DisplayPort (DP) into one serial signal, and additionally provides DC power, all in one cable. Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 use
the same connector [1] as miniDP (DisplayPort) to connect to peripherals, while Thunderbolt 3 uses a USB Type-C connector [2].

Figure 7. Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 3

1 Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 (using a miniDP connector)


2 Thunderbolt 3 (using a USB Type-C connector)

Thunderbolt 3 over USB Type-C


Thunderbolt 3 brings Thunderbolt to USB Type-C at speeds up to 40 Gbps, creating one compact port that does it all - delivering the
fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display or data device like an external hard drive. Thunderbolt 3 uses a USB Type-C
connector/port to connect to supported peripherals.

1 Thunderbolt 3 uses USB Type-C connector and cables - It is compact and reversible
2 Thunderbolt 3 supports speed up to 40 Gbps
3 DisplayPort 1.2 – compatible with existing DisplayPort monitors, devices and cables
4 USB Power Delivery - Up to 130W on supported computers

Key Features of Thunderbolt 3 over USB Type-C


1 Thunderbolt, USB, DisplayPort and power on USB Type-C on a single cable (features vary between different products)
2 USB Type-C connector and cables which are compact and reversible
3 Supports Thunderbolt Networking (*varies between different products)
4 Supports up to 4K displays
5 Up to 40 Gbps

NOTE: Data transfer speed may vary between different devices.

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Thunderbolt Icons
Table 16. Thunderbolt Iconography Variation

Protocol USB Type-A USB Type-C Notes


Thunderbolt Not Applicable mDP or USB Type-C

Dell Active Pen

• Natural writing feel for a pen on paper experience


• Industry leading accuracy, built with Wacom feel IT technologies
• Active stylus with hovering and pressure-sensitive tip (2048 levels of pressure)
• Magnetic attach feature with built-in magnet for increased fastening strength
• Removed Pen clip and added Tethering functionality

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• Customizable* 2 barrel buttons and Top button
• Quick launch and note taking over lock screen (requires Bluetooth pairing)
• LED light to show Bluetooth pairing status
• 12 months battery life**, with AAAA battery

**Based on 3 hours daily usage for 5 days a week

Wireless charging mat


• PM30W17 is an AirFuel certified resonant type wireless charging mat.
• Offers easy and convenient charging for notebooks.
• Charge your notebook conveniently by simply placing it on the mat without having to plug in power cables.
• Compatible with selected Dell notebooks.
• Suitable for Category 5 AirFuel certified PRUs.
• Dell-branded products carry a 1-year limited hardware warranty

CAUTION: Do not insert any objects between the keyboard and the wireless charging mat or between the wireless charging mat
and the table. Specifically, avoid CD/DVDs, RFID cards/devices, credit cards and other thin metal objects. These devices may be
damaged if they are placed as stated above.

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5
System setup
System setup enables you to manage your tabletdesktopnotebook hardware and specify BIOS level options. From the System setup, you
can:

• Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware


• View the system hardware configuration
• Enable or disable integrated devices
• Set performance and power management thresholds
• Manage your computer security

Topics:
• Entering BIOS without keyboard
• Accessing System Setup BIOS
• Accessing ePSA
• System setup options
• Updating the BIOS
• System and setup password

Entering BIOS without keyboard


1 Press the power button to turn on your tablet.
2 Press and hold the Volume Up button when the Dell logo appears on the screen.
3 When the F12 boot selection menu appears, select BIOS Setup using the Volume Up button.
4 Press the Volume Down button to enter BIOS setup program.

Accessing System Setup BIOS


Without Keyboard:

1 Power on the Latitude tablet.


2 Hold down the Volume Down button during startup (as the Dell logo appears) until the BIOS (System Setup) page is displayed.

With Keyboard:

1 Power on the Latitude tablet.


2 Tap <F2> during startup (as the Dell logo appears) until the BIOS (System Setup) page is displayed.

Accessing ePSA
Latitude 7285 Tablet ePSA can be accessed without keyboard and with keyboard. To navigate follow the procedure:

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Without Keyboard:

1 Power on the Latitude tablet.


2 Hold down the Volume Up button during startup (as the Dell logo is displayed) until the boot menu displays.

Figure 8. Volume button

3 Navigate to Diagnostics with the Volume Up button, and press the Volume Down button to select the option.
4 System starts running the ePSA utility automatically.

Figure 9. ePSA utility screen

With Keyboard:

1 Power on the Latitude tablet.


2 Keep tapping <F2> during startup (as the Dell logo appears) until the boot menu displays displayed.
3 Use the Arrow keys to navigate to Diagnostics, and press <Enter> to select the option.
4 System starts running the ePSA utility automatically.

System setup options


NOTE: Depending on the tabletcomputernotebook and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not
appear.

General screen options


This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.

Option Description
System Information Lists the primary hardware features of your computer.

• System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date,
Manufacture Date, Express Service Code, the Signed Firmware update—enabled by default
• Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels Mode,
Memory Technology
• Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock Speed, Minimum
Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor L3 Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit
Technology
• Device Information: Displays M.2 PCIe SSD-0, M.2 PCIe SSD-1Passthrough MAC address, Video Controller,
Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi Device, WiGig
Device, Cellular Device, Bluetooth Device

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Option Description
Battery Information Displays the battery status health and whether the AC adapter is installed.

Boot Sequence Boot sequence:


Windows boot manager (selected by default)

Boot list options:

• Legacy
• UEFI (selected by default)

Advanced Boot This option allows you the legacy option ROMs to load. The options are:
Options
• Enable Legacy Options ROMs (selected by default)
• Enable Attempt Legacy Boot
• Enable UEFI Network Stack

UEFI Boot Path


Security • Always, except internal HDD (selected by default)
• Always
• Never

Date/Time Allows you to change the date and time.

System Configuration screen options


Option Description
SATA Operation Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are:

• Disabled
• AHCI
• RAID On: (selected by default).

Drives Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. All drives are enabled by default. The options are:

• M.2 PCI-e SSD-0 (selected by default)


• M.2 PCI-e SSD-1 (selected by default)

SMART Reporting This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup. This
technology is part of the SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. This option is
disabled by default.

• Enable SMART Reporting

USB Configuration This is an optional feature.

This field configures the integrated USB controller. If Boot Support is enabled, the system is allowed to boot any
type of USB Mass Storage Devices—HDD, memory key, floppy.
If USB port is enabled, device attached to this port is enabled and available for OS.

If USB port is disabled, the OS cannot see any device attached to this port.

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Option Description
The options are:

• Enable USB Boot Support (selected by default)


• Enable External USB Port (selected by default)

NOTE: A USB Keyboard and/or mouse connected to the platforms USB ports will continue to function
within BIOS Setup if this options is disabled.

Dell Type-C Dock This field lets you always allow Dell docks.
Configuration Always Allows Dell Docks (selected by default)

Thunderbolt The options for Thunderbolt Adapter Configuration are:


Adapter
Configuration • Enable Thunderbolt Technology Support (selected by default)
• Enable Thunderbolt Adapter Boot Support (selected by default)
• Enable Thunderbolt Adapter Pre-boot Modules (selected by default)
• Security Level — No Security
• Security Level — User Authorization (selected by default)
• Security Level — Secure Connect
• Security Level — Display Port Only

Audio This field enables or disables the integrated audio controller. By default, the Enable Audio option is selected. The
options are:

• Enable Microphone (selected by default)


• Enable Internal Speaker (selected by default)

Keyboard This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard brightness level
Illumination can be set from 0% to 100%. The options are:

• Disabled (selected by default)


• Dim
• Bright

Keyboard Backlight The Keyboard Backlight Timeout dims out with AC option. The main keyboard illumination feature is not affected.
Timeout on AC Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field has an effect when the
backlight is enabled. The options are:

• 5 sec
• 10 sec (selected by default)
• 15 sec
• 30 sec
• 1 min
• 5 min
• 15 min
• Never

Keyboard Backlight The Keyboard Backlight Timeout dims out with the Battery option. The main keyboard illumination feature is not
Timeout on Battery affected. Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field has an effect when
the backlight is enabled. The options are:

• 5 sec
• 10 sec (selected by default)

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Option Description
• 15 sec
• 30 sec
• 1 min
• 5 min
• 15 min
• Never

Keyboard Backlight The Keyboard Backlight with AC option does not affect the main keyboard illumination feature. Keyboard
with AC Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field has an effect when the backlight is
enabled. This option is enabled by default.

Unobtrusive Mode This option, when enabled by pressing Fn+F7, turns off all light and sound emissions in the system. To resume
normal operation, press Fn+F7 again. This option is disabled by default.

Miscellaneous Allows you to enable or disable the following devices:


Devices
• Enable Front Camera (selected by default)
• Enable Secure Digital (SD) card (selected by default)
• Enable Back Camera (selected by default)
• Secure Digital (SD) Card Read-Only Mode

Video screen options


Option Description
LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness depending upon the power source—On Battery and On AC. The LCD
brightness is independent for battery and AC adapter. It can be set using the slider.

NOTE: The video setting is visible only when a video card is installed into the system.

Security screen options


Option Description
Admin Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password.

NOTE: You must set the admin password before you set the system or hard drive password. Deleting the
admin password automatically deletes the system password and the hard drive password.

NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.

Default setting: Not set

System Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the system password.

NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.

Default setting: Not set

Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords.
Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected.

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Option Description
NOTE: If Strong Password is enabled, the Admin and System passwords must contain at least one
uppercase character, one lowercase character and should be at least 8 characters long.

Password Allows you to specify the minimum and maximum password lengths of the Administrator and System passwords.
Configuration
• min-4—by default, if you want to change, you can increase the number
• max-32—you can decrease the number

Password Bypass Allows you to enable or disable the permission to bypass the System and the Internal HDD password, when they
are set. The options are:

• Disabled (selected by default)


• Reboot bypass

Password Change Allows you to enable the disable permission to the System and Hard Drive passwords when the admin password is
set.
Default setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes (selected by default).

Non-Admin Setup Allows you to determine whether changes to the setup options are allowed when an Administrator Password is set.
Changes If disabled the setup options are locked by the admin password.
Option "allow wireless switch changes" is not selected by default.

UEFI capsule This option controls whether the system allows BIOS updates using UEFI capsule update packages. This option is
firmware updates enabled by default.

TPM 2.0 Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. The options are:

• TPM On (selected by default)


• Clear
• PPI Bypass for Enable Commands (selected by default)
• PPI Bypass for Disabled Commands
• Attestation enable (selected by default)
• Key storage enable (selected by default)
• SHA-256 (selected by default)
• Disabled
• Enabled (selected by default)

NOTE: To upgrade or downgrade TPM 2.0, download the TPM wrapper tool software.

Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are:

• Deactivate
• Disable
• Activate (selected by default)

NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further
changes are allowed

CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.
Enable CPU XD Support (selected by default).

Admin Setup Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set.
Lockout

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Option Description
Default Setting: This option is disabled.

Master password This option is not enabled by default.


lockout

Secure Boot screen options


Option Description
Secure Boot Enable This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature.

• Disabled (selected by default)


• Enabled

Expert Key Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The Enable Custom
Management Mode option is disabled by default. The options are:

• PK—enabled by default
• KEK
• db
• dbx

If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear. The options are:

• Save to File—Saves the key to a user-selected file


• Replace from File—Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected file
• Append from File—Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected file
• Delete—Deletes the selected key
• Reset All Keys—Resets to default setting
• Delete All Keys—Deletes all the keys

NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made are erased and the keys restore to default
settings.

Intel software guard extensions screen options


Option Description
Intel SGX Enable This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the
context of the main OS. The options are:

• Disabled
• Enabled
• Software controlled

Default setting: Software controlled

Enclave Memory This option allows you to set the SGX Enclave Reserve Memory Size. The options are:
Size
• 32 MB
• 64 MB

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Option Description
• 128 MB (selected by default)

Performance screen options


Option Description
Multi-Core Support This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores enabled. The performance of some applications
improves with the additional cores. This option is enabled by default. Allows you to enable or disable multi-core
support for the processor. The installed processor supports two cores. If you enable Multi-Core Support, two cores
are enabled. If you disable Multi-Core Support, one core is enabled.

• Enable Multi-Core Support

Default setting: The option is enabled.

Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature.

• Enable Intel SpeedStep

Default setting: The option is enabled.

C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states.

• C states

Default setting: The option is enabled.

Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor.

• Enable Intel TurboBoost

Default setting: The option is enabled.

HyperThread Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading in the processor.


Control
• Disabled
• Enabled

Default setting: Enabled is selected.

Power management screen options


Option Description
Lid Switch The Lid Switch option is enabled by default.

AC Behavior Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is connected.
Default setting: Wake on AC is not selected.

Auto On Time Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options are:

• Disabled (selected by default)

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Option Description
• Every Day
• Weekdays
• Select Days

USB Wake Support Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby.

NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power adapter
is removed during Standby, the system setup removes power from all the USB ports to conserve battery
power.

• Wake on Dell USB-C dock (selected by default)

Wireless Radio Allows you to enable or disable the feature that automatically switches from wired or wireless networks without
Control depending on the physical connection.

• Control WLAN Radio


• Control WWAN Radio

Default setting: The options are disabled.

Peak Shift This option enables you to minimize the AC power consumption during the peak power times of day. After you
enable this option, your system runs only in battery even if the AC is attached.

• Enable peak shift


• Set battery threshold (15% to 100%) - 15 %

Advanced Battery This option enables you to maximize the battery health. By enabling this option, your system uses the standard
Charge charging algorithm and other techniques, during the non work hours to improve the battery health.
Configuration Enable Advanced Battery Charge Mode

Primary Battery Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery. The options are:
Charge
Configuration • Adaptive (selected by default)
• Standard—Fully charges your battery at a standard rate.
• ExpressCharge—The battery charges over a shorter time using Dell’s fast charging technology This option is
enabled by default.
• Primarily AC use
• Custom

If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.

NOTE: All charging mode may not be available for all the batteries. To enable this option, disable the
Advanced Battery Charge Configuration option.

Battery Slice The options are:


Charge
Configuration • Standard
• ExpressCharge (selected by default)

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POST behavior screen options
Option Description
Adapter Warnings Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power adapters.
Default setting: Enable Adapter Warnings

Keypad Allows you to choose one of two methods to enable the keypad that is embedded in the internal keyboard.
(Embedded)
• Fn Key Only (selected by default)
• By Numlock

NOTE: When setup is running, this option has no effect. Setup works in Fn Key Only mode.

Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots.
Enable Network. This option is enabled by default.

Fn Key Emulation Allows you to set the option where the Scroll Lock key is used to simulate the Fn key feature.
Enable Fn Key Emulation (default)

Fn Lock Options Allows you to let hot key combinations Fn + Esc toggle the primary behavior of F1–F12, between their standard
and secondary functions. If you disable this option, you cannot toggle dynamically the primary behavior of these
keys. The available options are:

• Lock Mode Disable/Standard (selected by default)


• Lock Mode Enable/Secondary

Fastboot Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are:

• Minimal (selected by default)


• Thorough
• Auto

Extended BIOS Allows you to create an extra preboot delay. The options are:
POST Time
• 0 seconds (selected by default)
• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds

Full Screen Log


• Enable Full Screen Logo—not enabled

Warnings and errors


• Prompt on warnings and errors (selected by default)
• Continue on warnings
• Continue on warnings and errors

Sign of Life The options are:


Indication
• Enable Sign of Life Audio Indication
• Enable Sign of Life Display Indication (selected by default)

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Option Description
• Enable Sign of Life Keyboard Backlight Indication

Manageability
Option Description
USB provision Enable USB provision is not selected by default

MEBX Hotkey Allows you to specify whether the MEBx Hotkey function should enabled during the system boot.
Enable MEBX Hotkey selected by default.

Virtualization support screen options


Option Description
Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology.
Enable Intel Virtualization Technology (selected by default).

VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided
by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O.
Enable VT for Direct I/O (selected by default).

Trusted Execution This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology. The TPM Virtualization Technology, and the
Virtualization technology for direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature.
Trusted Execution - disabled by default.

Wireless screen options


Option Description
Wireless Device Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.
Enable
• WWAN/GPS
• WLAN/WiGig
• Bluetooth

All the options are enabled by default.

NOTE: IMEI number for WWAN can be found on the outer box or the WWAN card.

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Maintenance screen options
Option Description
Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.

Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default.

BIOS Downgrade This controls flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions. Option 'Allow BIOS downgrade' is enabled by
default.

Data Wipe This field allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. Option Wipe on Next boot is not
enabled by default. The following is the list of devices affected:

• Internal SATA HDD/SSD


• Internal M.2 SATA SDD
• Internal M.2 PCIe SSD
• Internal eMMC

BIOS Recovery This field allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recover file on the user primary hard
drive or an external USB key.

• BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive—enabled by default


– BIOS Auto-Recovery
• Always perform integrity check—disabled by default

System logs screen options


Option Description
BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.

Thermal Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events.

Power Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events.

Updating the BIOS


It is recommended to update your BIOS (System setup) on replacing the system board or if an update is available. Ensure that your
tabletnotebookdesktop battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet.

1 Restart the tabletnotebookdesktop.


2 Go to Dell.com/support.
3 Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.

NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?

NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. Proceed with the instructions on
screen.
4 If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your tabletnotebookdesktop.
5 Choose the Product Type from the list.
6 Select your tabletnotebookdesktop model and the Product Support page of your tabletnotebookdesktop appears.
7 Click Get drivers and click View All Drivers.

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The Drivers and Downloads page opens.
8 On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.
9 Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.
You can also analyze which drivers need an update. To do this for your product, click Analyze System for Updates and follow the
instructions on the screen.
10 Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File.
The File Download window appears.
11 Click Save to save the file on your tabletnotebookdesktop.
12 Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your tabletnotebookdesktop.
Follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: It is recommended not to update the BIOS version for more than 3 revisions. For example: If you want to update the BIOS
from 1.0 to 7.0, then install version 4.0 first and then install version 7.0.

System and setup password


Table 17. System and setup password

Password type Description


System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.

Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the
BIOS settings of your computer.

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.

CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.

CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.

NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.

Assigning a system setup password


You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.

To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot.

1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
The Security screen is displayed.
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 letters are not allowed.
• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
3 Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK.
4 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5 Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.

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Deleting or changing an existing system setup password
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or
Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.

1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2 In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3 Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.
4 Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.

NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when prompted. If you delete the
System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when prompted.
5 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6 Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer reboot.

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Troubleshooting
Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment - ePSA
The ePSA is a diagnostic utility available on the tablet. This utility includes a series of tests for a tablet's hardware. Customers can run these
tests even if the computer lacks any media (hard drive, CD drive, etc.). If an ePSA-tested component fails, the system displays an error
code and generates a beep code.

Features:
• Graphical User Interface.
• Automatic Default Operation- runs test on all devices, allowing a user to interrupt and select any device.
• Checks the Master Boot Record for readiness to boot into a full OS environment.
• Tablet panel test.
• Video card.
• Battery test.
• Charger test.
• Primary battery.
• Multiprocessor cache test.

Running the ePSA Diagnostic Utility


NOTE: The following steps can be used to run the ePSA diagnostic utility in DOS mode without using an external keyboard.

1 Power on the system.


2 Before the Dell Logo is displayed, immediately press the Volume Up button to get the Boot Menu.
3 Scroll down the Diagnostics and then press the Volume Down button to select.
4 The tablet will begin running the ePSA utility.

Dell wireless charging mat


• Ensure that the correct AC adapter is plugged into the charging mat and AC input is connected and supplied to the adapter.
• Ensure that the charging mat is not placed directly on metal table or if using a metal table ensure there is at least a 5-cm gap between
the metal table and the charging mat.
• Place a known working wireless charging keyboard on the charging mat and check to see if the LED lights up. The keyboard must be
placed within the charging area and no object should be inserted between the keyboard/Mat and/or Mat/table.
CAUTION: Productivity keyboard and Wireless charging keyboard are identical and charging mat supports only Wireless
charging keyboard.
• Or if using a tablet connected to the wireless charging keyboard, then check that the battery indicator displays charging.
• If all the above troubleshooting steps fail, then the charging mat may have malfunctioned. Please contact Dell Support for assistance.

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Tablet LED
This section details the diagnostic features of the battery LED in a tablet.

Diagnostic LED
Tablets rely on the Battery LED light blinking amber/white pattern to determine failures listed in the following table:
NOTE:

• The blinking patterns will consist of 2 sets of numbers being represented by (First Group: Amber blinks, Second Group: White
blinks)
• First Group: The LED blinks 1 to 9 times followed by a brief pause with LED off at the interval of 1.5 seconds. (This is in Amber
color)
• Second Group: The LED blinks 1 to 9 times, followed by a longer pause before the next cycle starts again at the interval of 1.5
seconds. (This is in White color)
• Example: No Memory detected (2,3), Battery LED blinks two times of amber color followed by a pause, and then blinks three times
of white color. The Battery LED will pause for 3 seconds before the next cycle repeat itself again
The following table depicts the amber and white blinking patterns with possible troubleshooting resolution:

Table 18. LED pattern

Blinking pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution


2,1 processor processor failure

2,2 system board, BIOS ROM system board, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error

2,3 memory no memory/no RAM detected

2,4 memory memory failure/RAM failure

2,5 memory invalid memory installed

2,6 system board; chipset system board/ chipset error

2,7 display display failure

3,1 RTC power failure coin-cell battery failure

3,2 PCI/Video PCI/Video card/chip failure

3,3 BIOS recovery 1 recovery image not found

3,4 BIOS recovery 2 recovery image found but invalid

Real Time Clock reset


The Real Time Clock (RTC) reset function allows you to recover your Dell system from No POST/No Boot/No Power situations. To initiate
the RTC reset on the system make sure system is in a power-off state and is connected to power source . Press and hold the power button
for 25 seconds and then release the power button. Go to how to reset real time clock.

NOTE: If AC power is disconnected from the system during the process or the power button is held longer than 40 seconds, the
RTC reset process is aborted.

The RTC reset will reset the BIOS to Defaults, un-provision Intel vPro and reset the system date and time. The following items are
unaffected by the RTC reset:

• Service Tag

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• Asset Tag
• Ownership Tag
• Admin Password
• System Password
• HDD Password
• TPM on and Active
• Key Databases
• System Logs

The following items may or may not reset based on your custom BIOS setting selections:

• The Boot List


• Enable Legacy OROMs
• Secure Boot Enable
• Allow BIOS Downgrade

Identifying the AC adapter shipped with your


notebooktablet
AC adapters are shipped based on customer requirements or based on regions. To identify the AC adapter shipped with your
tabletnotebook, you can verify it from the service tag.

1 Go to Dell.com/support
2 Type the service tag of your tabletnotebook.
3 Click System configuration. System configuration details are displayed.
4 Click Original configuration to view the AC adapter shipped with your tabletnotebook.

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Contacting Dell
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip,
bill, or Dell product catalog.
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. 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:

1 Go to Dell.com/support.
2 Select your support category.
3 Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page.
4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

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