What to do if my Dell Laptop battery is swollen?
If you notice that your Dell Laptop battery is swollen, immediately stop using the laptop. Disconnect the AC adapter and allow the battery to fully discharge. Swollen batteries are dangerous and should be replaced and disposed of correctly. Contact Dell product support to explore options for replacing the swollen battery under your warranty or service contract.
What to do if Dell Laptop has swollen lithium-ion batteries?
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 discharge. Replace the swollen batteries and dispose of them correctly. You may also contact Dell product support to explore options for replacing the swollen battery under your warranty or service contract.
What to do if my Dell P156G CMOS battery failure?
If you are experiencing a CMOS battery failure in your Dell laptop, replace the CMOS battery.
What to do if my Dell Laptop has invalid memory installed?
If your Dell laptop has invalid memory installed, replace it with compatible memory.
What to do if my Dell P156G has PCI, video card/chip failure?
If you are experiencing a PCI or video card/chip failure with your Dell laptop, replace the video card or PCI.
How to fix BIOS recovery image not found on Dell P156G Laptop?
If the BIOS recovery image is not found on your Dell laptop, reinstall the BIOS.
What to do if my Dell P156G recovery image found but invalid?
If the recovery image is found but invalid on your Dell laptop, reinstall the BIOS.
What to do if Short in hinge cable tripped OCP1 on Dell P156G?
If a short in the hinge cable tripped OCP1 on your Dell laptop, seek professional service.
What to do if Short in hinge cable tripped OCP2 on Dell Laptop?
If a short in the hinge cable tripped OCP2 on your Dell laptop, seek professional service.
Steps to prepare the computer before performing internal service procedures.
Procedure to enter service mode for safe internal component servicing.
Guidelines to protect the computer and ensure personal safety during servicing.
Measures to prevent damage from static electricity to sensitive components.
Description of components and usage of the ESD field service kit.
Summary of recommended ESD protection practices for field service technicians.
Guidelines for safely transporting sensitive electronic components.
Steps to follow after completing internal service procedures.
List of tools recommended for performing component removal and installation.
Detailed list of screws used for various components, with types and quantities.
Visual identification of the main internal components of the computer.
Steps to safely remove the computer's base cover.
Steps to safely install the computer's base cover.
Steps to remove the M.2 2230 form factor solid-state drive.
Steps to install the M.2 2230 form factor solid-state drive.
Steps to remove the M.2 2280 form factor solid-state drive.
Steps to install the M.2 2280 form factor solid-state drive.
Steps to remove the computer's wireless card.
Steps to install the computer's wireless card.
Steps to remove the left fan from the computer.
Steps to install the left fan into the computer.
Steps to remove the right fan from the computer.
Steps to install the right fan into the computer.
Steps to remove the left and right speakers from the computer.
Steps to install the left and right speakers into the computer.
Steps to safely remove the computer's battery.
Steps to safely install the computer's battery.
Steps to remove the coin-cell battery, noting BIOS reset.
Steps to install the coin-cell battery.
Steps to remove the computer's touchpad.
Steps to install the computer's touchpad.
Steps to remove the computer's display assembly.
Steps to install the computer's display assembly.
Steps to remove the computer's I/O board.
Steps to install the computer's I/O board.
Steps to remove the computer's heat sink.
Steps to install the computer's heat sink.
Steps to remove the computer's power button.
Steps to install the computer's power button.
Steps to remove the power button with fingerprint reader.
Steps to install the power button with fingerprint reader.
Steps to remove the computer's system board.
Steps to install the computer's system board.
Steps to remove the computer's palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Steps to install the computer's palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Information and guidance on downloading and installing drivers.
Steps to access the BIOS (System Setup) program.
Explanation of keyboard keys used for navigating the BIOS setup.
How to access the one-time boot menu.
Overview of various system configuration options available in BIOS.
Details on setting and managing system and BIOS passwords.
Procedure for assigning a new system or admin password.
Procedure for deleting or changing existing system or setup passwords.
Procedure for clearing CMOS settings and resetting BIOS to defaults.
Steps to update BIOS from within the Windows operating system.
Steps to update BIOS using a bootable USB drive.
Steps to update BIOS using the F12 One-Time boot menu.
Safety and handling procedures for swollen Lithium-ion batteries.
How to find the Service Tag or Express Service Code for support.
Interpreting system status using diagnostic light codes.
Overview and usage of the SupportAssist hardware diagnostics tool.
Procedures for running built-in self-tests for hardware diagnostics.
Manual initiation and error codes for M-BIST.
Using LCD BIST to diagnose screen abnormalities.
Steps to invoke the LCD built-in self-test for screen diagnosis.
Using SupportAssist OS Recovery to troubleshoot OS issues.
Procedure to reset WiFi connectivity by cycling power.
Procedure to drain residual power (hard reset) for safety and troubleshooting.
Overview of Dell's self-help resources for product information.
Information on how to contact Dell for sales and technical support.
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