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Dell EMC Latitude 7520 User Manual

Dell EMC Latitude 7520
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Latitude 7520
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: P110F
Regulatory Type: P110F001
January 2021
Rev. A00

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Dell EMC Latitude 7520 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1
Processor11th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9
StorageUp to 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD
Display1920 x 1080
GraphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0
WirelessIntel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2x2)
Camera720p
AudioStereo speakers
SecurityFingerprint Reader (optional) TPM 2.0 Wedge-shaped lock slot

Summary

Working on your computer

Safety instructions

Guidelines to protect your computer and ensure personal safety.

Service mode

Allows users to cut off power for repairs without disconnecting the battery cable.

Before working inside your computer

Steps and precautions before performing any internal computer maintenance.

Safety precautions

Primary steps to take before any disassembly or repair procedures.

ESD protection

Importance and methods to prevent damage from static electricity.

ESD field service kit

Describes the components of a common ESD field service kit.

Removing and installing components

Recommended tools

Lists the tools required for component removal and installation.

Screw List

Details the types and quantities of screws used in the system.

Major components of your system

An exploded view identifying the main parts of the computer.

micro-SD card removal

Procedure for removing the micro-SD card from the slot.

SIM card tray removal

Steps to remove the SIM card tray from the computer.

micro-SD card installation

Procedure for inserting the micro-SD card into its slot.

SIM card tray installation

Steps to install the SIM card tray into the system.

Base cover removal

Procedure for removing the computer's base cover.

Base cover installation

Procedure for reinstalling the computer's base cover.

Solid-state drive removal

Procedure for removing the solid-state drive (SSD).

Solid-state drive installation

Procedure for installing the solid-state drive (SSD).

WWAN card removal

Procedure for removing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) card.

WWAN card installation

Procedure for installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) card.

Battery precautions

Safety warnings and precautions for handling Lithium-ion batteries.

3-cell battery removal

Procedure to remove the 3-cell battery.

4-cell battery removal

Procedure to remove the 4-cell battery.

3-cell battery installation

Procedure for installing the 3-cell battery.

4-cell battery installation

Procedure for installing the 4-cell battery.

Heatsink assembly removal

Procedure to remove the heatsink assembly.

Heatsink assembly installation

Procedure to install the heatsink assembly.

Speaker board removal

Procedure to remove the speaker board.

Speaker board installation

Procedure to install the speaker board.

Display assembly removal

Procedure to remove the display assembly.

Display assembly removal with WLAN antenna

Procedure to remove the display assembly including the WLAN antenna.

Display assembly installation

Procedure to install the display assembly.

Display assembly installation with WLAN antenna

Procedure to install the display assembly with WLAN antenna.

Speakers removal

Procedure to remove the speakers.

Speaker installation

Procedure to install a speaker.

Tweeters removal

Procedure to remove the tweeters.

Tweeters installation

Procedure to install the tweeters.

Tweeters and palmrest antenna assembly removal

Procedure to remove tweeters and palmrest antenna assembly.

Tweeters and palmrest antenna assembly installation

Procedure to install tweeters and palmrest antenna assembly.

Smart card reader removal

Procedure to remove the smart card reader.

Smart card reader installation

Procedure to install the smart card reader.

Audio board removal

Procedure to remove the audio board.

Audio board installation

Procedure to install the audio board.

System board removal

Procedure to remove the system board.

System board installation

Procedure to install the system board.

I/O board removal

Procedure to remove the I/O board.

I/O board installation

Procedure to install the I/O board.

Power button with fingerprint reader removal

Procedure to remove the power button with fingerprint reader.

Power button with fingerprint reader installation

Procedure to install the power button with fingerprint reader.

Keyboard removal

Procedure to remove the keyboard assembly.

Keyboard installation

Procedure to install the keyboard assembly.

Palmrest assembly removal

Procedure to remove the palmrest assembly.

Palmrest assembly installation

Procedure to install the palmrest assembly.

Software

Operating system

Supported operating systems for the Latitude 7520.

Downloading Windows drivers

Steps to download and install Windows drivers from Dell's website.

System setup

BIOS overview

Explanation of the BIOS and its role in system management.

Entering BIOS setup program

How to access the BIOS setup utility.

Boot menu

Accessing the one-time boot menu for device selection.

Navigation keys

Explanation of keyboard navigation within the BIOS setup.

Boot Sequence

Configuration of the system's boot order.

System setup options

Overview of available system setup configurations.

Updating the BIOS in Windows

Procedure to update the BIOS from within the Windows operating system.

Updating BIOS with BitLocker enabled

Precautions for updating BIOS with BitLocker enabled.

Updating BIOS using USB flash drive

Procedure to update BIOS using a bootable USB drive.

System and setup password assignment

Steps to create a system or administrator password in BIOS.

System setup password deletion or change

How to modify or remove existing system/setup passwords.

Clearing BIOS and System passwords

Procedure to reset BIOS and system passwords via Dell Support.

Troubleshooting

Recovering the operating system

How to use Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery for system recovery.

Backup media and recovery options

Recommendation to create recovery media for troubleshooting.

Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot diagnostics

Overview of hardware diagnostics run before the OS loads.

Running SupportAssist Pre-Boot diagnostics

Step-by-step guide to initiate the pre-boot diagnostics.

Diagnostic LED behavior

Table explaining blinking patterns and their corresponding issues/resolutions.

Real-Time Clock (RTC Reset)

Procedure to reset the Real-Time Clock for No POST/No Boot issues.

Flashing BIOS via USB key

Steps to update BIOS using a bootable USB drive.

Flashing the BIOS

General procedure for updating the BIOS.

WiFi power cycle

Procedure to troubleshoot WiFi connectivity by power cycling devices.

BIOS recovery overview

Explanation of the BIOS recovery feature.

BIOS recovery using hard drive

Procedure to recover BIOS using a hard drive partition.

BIOS recovery using USB drive

Procedure to recover BIOS using a USB flash drive.

M-BIST diagnostics

Introduction to the M-BIST diagnostics tool.

How to run M-BIST

Steps to initiate the M-BIST diagnostic test.

LCD Built-in Self Test (BIST)

Information about the built-in diagnostic tool for screen abnormalities.

How to invoke LCD BIST Test

Steps to perform the LCD Built-in Self Test.

Getting help

Contacting Dell

Information on how to contact Dell support for assistance.

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