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Dell G5 15 User Manual

Dell G5 15
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Dell G5 15
Service Manual
Computer Model: Dell G5 5587
Regulatory Model: P72F
Regulatory Type: P72F002

Table of Contents

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Dell G5 15 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Tjunction100 °C
Processor cache12 MB
Processor cores6
System bus rate8 GT/s
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7
Processor socketBGA 1440
Processor threads12
Processor codenameCoffee Lake
Processor frequency2.6 GHz
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Configurable TDP-down35 W
Processor lithography14 nm
Processor manufacturerIntel
PCI Express slots version3.0
Processor boost frequency4.5 GHz
Processor operating modes64-bit
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes16
On-board graphics cardYes
On-board graphics card ID0x3E9B
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 630
Discrete graphics card memory6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR6
Maximum on-board graphics card memory64 GB
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.5
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.0
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1150 MHz
Display diagonal15.6 \
Native aspect ratio16:9
Internal memory16 GB
Memory clock speed2666 MHz
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory- GB
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 8 GB
SSD capacityThe Solid State Drive's storage capacity in Gigabytes.
SSD interfaceNVMe, PCI Express
Storage mediaSSD
SSD form factorM.2
Total storage capacity512 GB
Number of SSDs installed1
Form factorClamshell
Product typeLaptop
Product colorBlack
Front camera HD typeHD
Front camera signal format720p
Number of built-in speakers2
Antenna type2x2
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
USB 2.0 ports quantity-
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity3
Pointing deviceTouchpad
Keyboard backlit colorBlue
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR
Battery capacity60 Wh
Number of battery cells4
Processor ARK ID191045
Processor package size42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth273.4 mm
Width364.3 mm
Height23.7 mm
Weight2680 g

Summary

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Before You Begin

Steps to prepare the computer before performing internal servicing procedures.

Safety Instructions

Essential safety guidelines to protect yourself and the computer during maintenance.

Recommended Tools

List of tools required for performing various service procedures.

Screw List

Detailed information on screw types and quantities used for component installation.

Removing the Base Cover

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the computer's base cover.

Replacing the Base Cover

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for securely reinstalling the computer's base cover.

Removing the Battery

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before proceeding with battery removal.

Procedure

Detailed steps for the removal of the computer's battery.

Replacing the Battery

Procedure

Detailed steps for the installation of the computer's battery.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after the battery has been replaced.

Removing the Memory Modules

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the memory modules.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for removing the computer's memory modules.

Replacing the Memory Modules

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the computer's memory modules.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the memory modules.

Removing the Solid-State Drive

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the solid-state drive.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the computer's solid-state drive.

Replacing the Solid-State Drive

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the computer's solid-state drive.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the solid-state drive.

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the coin-cell battery.

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for removing the coin-cell battery.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for installing the coin-cell battery.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the coin-cell battery.

Removing the Wireless Card

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the wireless card.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the computer's wireless card.

Replacing the Wireless Card

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the computer's wireless card.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the wireless card.

Removing the Rear Cover

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the rear cover.

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the computer's rear cover.

Replacing the Rear Cover

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for securely reinstalling the computer's rear cover.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the rear cover.

Removing the Hard Drive

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the hard drive.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the computer's hard drive.

Replacing the Hard Drive

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the computer's hard drive.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the hard drive.

Removing the Computer Base

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the computer base.

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for removing the computer base assembly.

Replacing the Computer Base

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for reinstalling the computer base assembly.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the computer base.

Removing the Status-Light Board

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the status-light board.

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for removing the status-light board.

Replacing the Status-Light Board

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for reinstalling the status-light board.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the status-light board.

Removing the Speakers

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the speakers.

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for removing the computer speakers.

Replacing the Speakers

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for reinstalling the computer speakers.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the speakers.

Removing the System Board

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the system board.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the computer's system board.

Replacing the System Board

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the computer's system board.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the system board.

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Setup Program

Instructions to enter the Service Tag in BIOS after system board replacement.

Removing the Power-Adapter Port

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the power-adapter port.

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for removing the power-adapter port.

Replacing the Power-Adapter Port

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for installing the power-adapter port.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the power-adapter port.

Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the heat-sink assembly.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the computer's heat-sink assembly.

Replacing the Heat-Sink Assembly

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the computer's heat-sink assembly.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the heat-sink assembly.

Removing the Power-Button Board

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the power-button board.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the computer's power-button board.

Replacing the Power-Button Board

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the computer's power-button board.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the power-button board.

Removing the Fingerprint-Reader Board

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the fingerprint-reader board.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the fingerprint-reader board.

Replacing the Fingerprint-Reader Board

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the fingerprint-reader board.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the fingerprint-reader board.

Removing the Touchpad

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the touchpad.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the computer's touchpad.

Replacing the Touchpad

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the computer's touchpad.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the touchpad.

Removing the Display Assembly

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the display assembly.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the computer's display assembly.

Replacing the Display Assembly

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the computer's display assembly.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the display assembly.

Removing the Keyboard

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the keyboard.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the computer's keyboard.

Replacing the Keyboard

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the computer's keyboard.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the keyboard.

Folding the Keyboard Cables

Instructions for properly folding keyboard cables on a replacement unit.

Removing the Palm Rest

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the palm rest.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the computer's palm rest assembly.

Replacing the Palm Rest

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the computer's palm rest assembly.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the palm rest.

Removing the Display Bezel

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the display bezel.

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for removing the display bezel.

Replacing the Display Bezel

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for installing the display bezel.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the display bezel.

Removing the Display Hinges

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the display hinges.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the computer's display hinges.

Replacing the Display Hinges

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the computer's display hinges.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the display hinges.

Removing the Display Panel

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the display panel.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the computer's display panel.

Replacing the Display Panel

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the computer's display panel.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the display panel.

Removing the Display Cable

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the display cable.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the computer's display cable.

Replacing the Display Cable

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the computer's display cable.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the display cable.

Removing the Camera

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the camera.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the computer's camera.

Replacing the Camera

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the computer's camera.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the camera.

Removing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly

Prerequisites

Actions that must be completed before removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly.

Replacing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the display back-cover and antenna assembly.

Post-requisites

Actions that must be completed after replacing the display back-cover and antenna assembly.

Downloading Drivers

Downloading the Audio Driver

Instructions to download the audio driver from Dell's support website.

Downloading the Graphics Driver

Instructions to download the graphics driver from Dell's support website.

Downloading the USB Driver

Instructions to download the USB driver from Dell's support website.

Downloading the Chipset Driver

Instructions to download the chipset driver from Dell's support website.

Downloading the Network Driver

Instructions to download the network driver from Dell's support website.

Downloading the Media-Card Reader Driver

Instructions to download the media-card reader driver from Dell's support website.

System Setup

Boot Sequence

Guidance on configuring the computer's boot device order.

Navigation Keys

Explanation of keyboard keys used for navigating BIOS setup.

BIOS Overview

General information and purpose of the BIOS setup program.

Entering BIOS Setup Program

Steps to access the computer's BIOS setup utility.

System Setup Options

Details on various configurable settings available within the BIOS.

Troubleshooting

Flashing the BIOS

Procedure for updating or flashing the computer's BIOS firmware.

Flashing BIOS (USB Key)

Instructions for updating BIOS using a bootable USB drive.

Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics

Guide to using the embedded system diagnostics tool for hardware checks.

Running the ePSA Diagnostics

Steps to perform hardware diagnostics using the ePSA tool.

System Diagnostic Lights

Explanation of system status lights and their diagnostic meanings.

Wi-Fi Power Cycle

Procedure to resolve Wi-Fi connectivity issues by power cycling components.

Flea Power Release

Procedure to discharge residual static electricity from the computer.

Getting Help and Contacting Dell

Self-Help Resources

Information on accessing Dell's online support and documentation resources.

Contacting Dell

Information and contact methods for obtaining technical support from Dell.

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