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Figure 8. Image: Major components of Dell 14 Plus DB14250

1. Base cover

2. USB Type-C port bracket

Working inside your computer

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Table of Contents3
Chapter 1: Views of Dell 14 Plus DB142506
Right6
Left6
Top7
Front8
Bottom9
Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code Label of Your Computer9
Battery-Charge Status Light10
Chapter 2: Set up Your Dell 14 Plus DB1425011
Chapter 3: Specifications of Dell 14 Plus DB1425013
Dimensions and Weight13
Processor13
Chipset14
Operating System15
Memory15
External Ports and Slots15
Internal Slots16
Wireless Module16
Audio17
Storage17
Keyboard18
Keyboard Function Keys18
Camera19
Touchpad20
Power Adapter20
Battery21
Display22
Fingerprint Reader (Optional)23
GPU-Integrated23
External Display Support23
Operating and Storage Environment24
Comfortview Plus24
Chapter 4: Working Inside Your Computer25
Safety Instructions25
Before Working Inside Your Computer25
Safety Precautions26
Standby Power26
Electrostatic Discharge-ESD Protection26
ESD Field Service Kit27
Working Environment27
Transporting Sensitive Components28
After Working Inside Your Computer28
Bitlocker28
Recommended Tools28
Screw List29
Major Components of Dell 14 Plus DB1425029
Chapter 5: Removing and Installing Customer Replaceable Units (Crus)32
Base Cover32
Removing the Base Cover32
Installing the Base Cover35
Battery37
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Precautions37
Removing the Battery38
Installing the Battery39
Battery Cable40
Removing the Battery Cable40
Installing the Battery Cable40
Solid State Drive (SSD)41
Removing the M.2 2230 Solid State Drive41
Installing the M.2 2230 Solid State Drive42
Fan44
Removing the Fan44
Installing the Fan44
Wireless Card45
Removing the Wireless Card45
Installing the Wireless Card46
Chapter 6: Removing and Installing Field Replaceable Units (Frus)49
Display Assembly49
Removing the Display Assembly49
Installing the Display Assembly51
I/O-Board Cable53
Removing the I/O-Board Cable53
Installing the I/O-Board Cable54
I/O Board55
Removing the I/O Board55
Installing the I/O Board56
Speaker Assembly57
Removing the Speaker Assembly57
Installing the Speaker Assembly59
Heat Sink60
Removing the Heat Sink60
Installing the Heat Sink61
System Board62
Removing the System Board62
Installing the System Board66
Power Button71
Removing the Power Button71
Installing the Power Button72
Power Button with Optional Fingerprint Reader73
Removing the Power Button with Fingerprint Reader73
Installing the Power Button with Fingerprint Reader74
Touchpad75
Removing the Touchpad75
Installing the Touchpad76
Palm-Rest and Keyboard Assembly78
Removing the Palm-Rest and Keyboard Assembly78
Installing the Palm-Rest and Keyboard Assembly79
Chapter 7: Software82
Operating System82
Drivers and Downloads82
Chapter 8: BIOS Setup83
Entering BIOS Setup Program83
Navigation Keys83
F12 One Time Boot Menu83
System Setup Options84
Updating the BIOS88
Updating the BIOS in Windows88
Updating the BIOS Using the USB Drive in Windows88
Updating the BIOS from the One-Time Boot Menu89
System and Setup Password89
Assigning a System Setup Password90
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password or Setup Password90
Clearing CMOS Settings90
Clearing System and Setup Passwords91
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting92
Handling Swollen Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries92
Dell Supportassist Pre-Boot System Performance Check Diagnostics92
Running the Supportassist Pre-Boot System Performance Check93
Built-In Self-Test (BIST)93
(Motherboard Built-In Self-Test) M-BIST93
Logical Built-In Self-Test (L-BIST)94
LCD Built-In Self-Test (LCD-BIST)94
System-Diagnostic Lights94
Recovering the Operating System95
Real-Time Clock (RTC Reset)96
Backup Media and Recovery Options96
Network Power Cycle96
Drain Flea Power (Perform Hard Reset)96
Chapter 10: Getting Help and Contacting Dell98
Self-Help Resources98
Contacting Dell99

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