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Dell Latitude 7490 - User Manual

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Latitude 7490
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P73G
Regulatory Type: P73G002
August 2021
Rev. A04

Table of Contents

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Questions and Answers

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    harrisrachelAug 17, 2025
    What to do if Dell Latitude 7490 battery is swollen?
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      Timothy McconnellAug 17, 2025
      If you notice swollen lithium-ion batteries in your Dell Laptop, immediately stop using the laptop. Disconnect the AC adapter and allow the battery to fully drain. Replace the swollen battery and dispose of it properly. You may also contact Dell product support to explore options for replacing the battery under your warranty or service contract.
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    Casey WhiteheadAug 19, 2025
    What to do for Memory/RAM failure on Dell Latitude 7490 Laptop?
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      umillerAug 19, 2025
      If you are experiencing memory or RAM failure on your Dell Laptop, reset and swap the memory modules among the slots. If the problem continues, replace the memory module.
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    How to fix BIOS Recovery image not found on Dell Latitude 7490 Laptop?
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      Dustin OlsonAug 22, 2025
      If the BIOS Recovery image is not found on your Dell Laptop, flash the latest BIOS version. If the issue continues, replace the system board.
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    What to do if BIOS Recovery image found but invalid on Dell Laptop?
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      daniel75Aug 26, 2025
      If the BIOS Recovery image is found but invalid on your Dell Laptop, flash the latest BIOS version. If the problem persists, replace the system board.
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    Marie MirandaAug 27, 2025
    How to fix flash corruption detected by SBIOS on Dell Latitude 7490 Laptop?
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      Michael EverettAug 27, 2025
      If SBIOS detects flash corruption on your Dell Laptop, press the power button for over 25 seconds to perform an RTC reset. Alternatively, disconnect all power sources (AC, battery, coin cell) and drain flea power by pressing and holding the power button for 3~5 seconds. As an alternative, you can run 'BIOS recovery from USB', and the instructions are in the website Dell support.
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    What to do if invalid memory installed on Dell Laptop?
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      Crystal PattersonAug 30, 2025
      If your Dell Laptop indicates that invalid memory is installed, reset and swap the memory modules among the slots. If the problem persists, replace the memory module.
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    Ryan RoseSep 1, 2025
    How to fix LCD failure (SBIOS message) on Dell Latitude 7490?
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      fieldsleahSep 2, 2025
      If you receive an LCD failure message from SBIOS on your Dell Laptop, replace the LCD module.
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    George LowerySep 4, 2025
    What to do if LCD failure (EC detection of power rail failure) on Dell Laptop?
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      berryjohnSep 5, 2025
      If the EC detects a power rail failure causing LCD failure on your Dell Laptop, replace the system board.
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    How to fix PCI or Video card/chip failure on Dell Latitude 7490 Laptop?
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      millerlauraSep 7, 2025
      If you have a PCI or Video card/chip failure in your Dell Laptop, replace the system board.
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      If you encounter an unrecoverable SPI Flash Failure on your Dell Laptop, replace the system board.

Summary

Working on your computer

Safety precautions

Essential safety guidelines for handling the computer and preventing ESD damage.

Electrostatic discharge-ESD protection

Measures to prevent damage from static electricity and use of ESD field service kits.

Transporting sensitive components

Proper procedures for handling and transporting static-sensitive computer components.

Before working inside your computer

Steps to take before opening or servicing the computer, including power and cable disconnection.

After working inside your computer

Steps to take after servicing the computer, including reconnecting devices and power.

Removing and installing components

Recommended tools

List of tools required for component removal and installation procedures.

Screw size list

Details on the different screw sizes used throughout the system for component assembly.

Subscriber identification module card

Procedures for removing and installing the SIM card and SIM card tray.

Base cover

Instructions for removing and installing the computer's base cover for access.

Battery

Precautions and steps for removing and installing the lithium-ion battery.

Solid state drive

Procedures for removing and installing the Solid State Drive (SSD).

Speaker

Steps for removing and installing the speaker module.

Coin cell battery

Procedure for removing and installing the coin cell battery.

WWAN card

Steps for removing and installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) card.

WLAN card

Steps for removing and installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) card.

Memory modules

Procedures for removing and installing memory modules (RAM).

Heat sink

Steps for removing and installing the heat sink assembly including the fan.

LED board

Procedures for removing and installing the LED board.

Smart card module

Steps for removing and installing the smart card cage.

Touchpad buttons board

Procedures for removing and installing the touchpad buttons board.

Power connector port

Steps for removing and installing the power connector port.

Display Assembly

Procedures for removing and installing the entire display assembly.

Touch display panel

Steps for removing and installing the touch display panel.

Display Bezel

Procedures for removing and installing the display bezel.

Nontouch display panel

Steps for removing and installing the nontouch display panel.

Camera Microphone Module

Procedures for removing and installing the camera microphone module.

Display Hinge Caps

Procedure for removing and installing the display hinge caps.

System board

Procedures for removing and installing the system board.

Keyboard

Procedures for removing and installing the keyboard assembly.

Palm rest

Procedure for replacing the palm rest assembly.

Technology and components

DDR4

Details on DDR4 memory technology, specifications, and differences from DDR3.

HDMI 1.4

Explanation of the HDMI 1.4 interface and its features like Ethernet and 3D support.

USB features

Overview of Universal Serial Bus evolution, speeds, and applications.

USB Type-C

Information on the USB Type-C connector, its capabilities, and power delivery.

Thunderbolt over USB Type-C

Explanation of Thunderbolt 3 technology utilizing the USB Type-C connector.

System specifications

Technical specifications

Detailed hardware specifications of the computer, including processor, memory, and display.

Hot key combinations

List of function key combinations and their corresponding actions on the Latitude 7490.

System setup

BIOS overview

Explanation of the BIOS role in managing system data flow and hardware.

Entering BIOS setup program

Steps to access the BIOS setup utility by pressing F2 during system startup.

Navigation keys

Description of keys used to navigate and interact within the BIOS setup menus.

One time boot menu

Instructions to access the one-time boot menu via F12 for device selection.

System setup options

Overview of various configuration options available in the system setup.

General screen options

Details on primary hardware features, system information, and device configuration.

System Configuration screen options

Options for configuring integrated network, SATA, and other system devices.

Video screen options

Settings related to display brightness and video configuration.

Security screen options

Options for setting administrator and system passwords, and security configurations.

Secure Boot screen options

Configuration options for the Secure Boot feature and key management.

Intel software guard extensions screen options

Settings for Intel SGX for running code and storing sensitive information securely.

Performance screen options

Options to enable/disable multi-core support and Intel SpeedStep for performance.

Power management screen options

Settings for managing AC behavior, Intel Speed Shift, and USB wake support.

POST behavior screen options

Configuration of system startup behavior, including adapter warnings and fast boot.

Manageability

Options related to system manageability features like USB provision.

Virtualization support screen options

Settings for utilizing virtual machine monitor capabilities and Intel virtualization.

Wireless screen options

Configuration options for wireless devices like WLAN, WWAN, and Bluetooth.

Maintenance screen options

Options for system maintenance, including Service Tag, BIOS downgrade, and data wipe.

System logs screen options

Options to view and clear BIOS events, thermal events, and power events.

Admin and System password

Instructions for creating and managing system and administrator passwords.

Updating the BIOS

Instructions for updating the system BIOS via Windows or a USB drive.

System and setup password

Creating and managing system and setup passwords for computer security.

Clearing CMOS settings

Procedure to reset BIOS settings by clearing CMOS and removing the coin-cell battery.

Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords

Guidance on clearing BIOS and system passwords by contacting Dell technical support.

Software

Supported operating systems

List of operating systems supported by the system, including Windows and Ubuntu.

Downloading Windows drivers

Steps to download and install drivers from the Dell support website for Windows.

Chipset driver

Verification of Intel chipset and management engine interface drivers installation.

Video driver

Verification of the video driver installation status.

Audio driver

Verification of the audio driver installation status.

Network driver

Verification of network adapter and WiFi driver installation status.

USB driver

Verification of USB controller and connector driver installation status.

Storage driver

Verification of storage controller and disk drive driver installation status.

Other drivers

Verification of drivers for other system components like security and HID devices.

Troubleshooting

Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries

Precautions and procedures for handling swollen lithium-ion batteries safely.

Dell Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA Diagnostic 3.0

Overview of the ePSA diagnostic tool for system hardware assessment.

Built-in self-test (BIST)

Information on M-BIST and L-BIST built-in self-tests for diagnosing system board issues.

LCD Power rail test (L-BIST)

Procedure for testing the LCD power rail and identifying potential connection issues.

LCD Built-in Self Test (BIST)

Steps to run the built-in self-test for the LCD screen to check for abnormalities.

Diagnostic LED behavior

Explanation of diagnostic LED blinking patterns and their corresponding problem descriptions.

Recovering the operating system

Steps to recover the operating system using Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery.

Real Time Clock reset

Procedure to reset the Real Time Clock (RTC) to resolve No POST/No Boot situations.

Backup media and recovery options

Recommendations for creating backup and recovery media for Windows.

WiFi power cycle

Procedure for power cycling WiFi components to resolve connectivity issues.

Drain residual flea power (perform hard reset)

Steps to drain residual static electricity and perform a hard reset.

Getting help and contacting Dell

Self-help resources

Available resources for getting product information, support, and troubleshooting help.

Contacting Dell

Methods for contacting Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues.

Dell Latitude 7490 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Processor8th Generation Intel Core i5/i7
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 620
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
Display14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080)
RAM4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB DDR4
Storage256GB/512GB SSD
Battery4-cell 60Whr or 3-cell 42Whr
Ports2 x USB 3.1, 1 x USB-C, HDMI, RJ-45, headphone/microphone combo jack
WirelessIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2

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