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8. Connect the power adapter to your computer.

9. Turn on your computer.

NOTE: For more information about performing a hard reset, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/

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Table of Contents3
Chapter 1: Views of Inspiron 16 56457
Right7
Left7
Top8
Front9
Bottom10
Service Tag11
Battery Charge and Status Light11
Chapter 2: Set up Your Inspiron 16 564512
Chapter 3: Specifications of Inspiron 16 564514
Dimensions and Weight14
Processor14
Chipset15
Operating System15
Memory15
External Ports16
Internal Slots16
Wireless Module16
Audio17
Storage17
Media-Card Reader18
Keyboard18
Keyboard Function Keys19
Camera20
Touchpad20
Power Adapter21
Battery22
Display23
Fingerprint Reader (Optional)24
Sensor24
GPU-Integrated24
External Display Support24
Hardware Security25
Operating and Storage Environment25
Dell Support Policy25
Comfortview25
Comfortview Plus26
Chapter 4: Working Inside Your Computer27
Safety Instructions27
Before Working Inside Your Computer27
Safety Precautions28
Electrostatic Discharge-ESD Protection28
ESD Field Service Kit29
Transporting Sensitive Components30
After Working Inside Your Computer30
Bitlocker30
Recommended Tools30
Screw List30
Major Components of Inspiron 16 564532
Chapter 5: Removing and Installing Customer Replaceable Units (Crus)35
Base Cover35
Removing the Base Cover35
Installing the Base Cover38
Memory Module41
Removing the Memory Module41
Installing the Memory Module42
M.2 Solid-State Drive43
Removing the Solid-State Drive43
Installing the Solid-State Drive44
Wireless Card45
Removing the Wireless Card45
Installing the Wireless Card46
Speakers47
Removing the Speakers47
Installing the Speakers49
Fan51
Removing the Fan51
Installing the Fan52
Chapter 6: Removing and Installing Field Replaceable Units (Frus)54
Battery54
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Precautions54
Removing the Battery54
Disconnecting the Battery Cable55
Connecting the Battery Cable57
Installing the Battery58
Heat Sink60
Removing the Heat Sink60
Installing the Heat Sink61
Touchpad62
Removing the Touchpad Assembly62
Installing the Touchpad Assembly63
Display Assembly65
Removing the Display Assembly65
Installing the Display Assembly66
I/O-Board Cable68
Removing the I/O-Board Cable68
Installing the I/O-Board Cable69
I/O Board70
Removing the I/O Board70
Installing the I/O Board71
Power Button73
Removing the Power Button73
Installing the Power Button74
Power Button with Optional Fingerprint Reader75
Removing the Power Button with Optional Fingerprint Reader75
Installing the Power Button with Optional Fingerprint Reader76
Power-Adapter Port77
Removing the Power-Adapter Port77
Installing the Power-Adapter Port78
System Board79
Removing the System Board79
Installing the System Board83
Palm-Rest and Keyboard Assembly86
Removing the Palm-Rest and Keyboard Assembly86
Installing the Palm-Rest and Keyboard Assembly88
Chapter 7: Software90
Operating System90
Drivers and Downloads90
Chapter 8: BIOS Setup91
Entering BIOS Setup Program91
Navigation Keys91
F12 One Time Boot Menu91
System Setup Options92
Updating the BIOS97
Updating the BIOS in Windows97
Updating the BIOS Using the USB Drive in Windows97
Updating the BIOS from the F12 One Time Boot Menu97
System and Setup Password98
Assigning a System Setup Password98
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Setup Password99
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System Passwords99
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting100
Handling Swollen Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries100
Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code of Your Dell Computer100
Dell Supportassist Pre-Boot System Performance Check Diagnostics101
Running the Supportassist Pre-Boot System Performance Check101
Built-In Self-Test (BIST)101
M-Bist101
LCD Power Rail Test (L-BIST)102
LCD Built-In Self-Test (BIST)102
System-Diagnostic Lights103
Recovering the Operating System104
Real-Time Clock (RTC Reset)105
Backup Media and Recovery Options105

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