What to do if my Dell Laptop battery is swollen?
If you notice that the lithium-ion battery in your Dell laptop is swollen, discontinue using the laptop. Disconnect the AC adapter and allow the battery to fully drain. It is recommended to replace the swollen battery and dispose of it properly. You may also contact Dell product support to discuss options for replacing the battery under your applicable warranty or service contract.
What to do if my Dell P174G has no memory/RAM detected?
If your Dell laptop is not detecting any memory or RAM, first, ensure that the memory module is correctly installed. If the issue continues, consider replacing the memory module.
What to do if my Dell Laptop has memory/RAM failure?
If your Dell Laptop experiences a memory or RAM failure, try resetting and swapping the memory modules among the slots. If the problem persists, replace the memory module.
What to do if my Dell P174G Laptop has invalid memory installed?
If your Dell Laptop indicates that invalid memory is installed, attempt to reset and swap the memory modules between the slots. Should the issue persist, consider replacing the memory module.
What to do if my Dell P174G Laptop has Flash corruption detected by SBIOS?
If SBIOS detects flash corruption on your Dell laptop, press the power button for over 25 seconds to perform an RTC reset. If the issue continues, replace the system board. Alternatively, disconnect all power sources (AC, battery, coin cell) and drain flea power by pressing and holding the power button for 3-5 seconds.
What to do if my Dell P174G CPU failure?
If you suspect a CPU failure in your Dell laptop, run the Dell SupportAssist/Dell Diagnostics tool. If the problem continues, you may need to replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell P174G Laptop has BIOS Recovery image not found?
If your Dell laptop displays a 'BIOS Recovery image not found' error, flash the latest BIOS version. If the problem continues, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Laptop has BIOS Recovery image found but invalid?
If your Dell laptop indicates that the BIOS Recovery image was found but is invalid, flash the latest BIOS version. If the issue persists, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell P174G Laptop has System board/Chipset Error?
If your Dell laptop is showing a System board/Chipset Error, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Laptop has LCD failure (SBIOS message)?
If your Dell laptop's LCD is failing and displaying an SBIOS message, replace the LCD module.
General| Category | Laptop |
|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD |
| Model | P174G |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
General safety, ESD protection, and handling precautions for internal work.
Using ESD kits for protection and safely transporting components.
Steps after servicing and BitLocker considerations.
Essential tools, screw details, and identifying major internal parts.
Removing and installing the nanoSIM card tray.
Steps for removing and installing the laptop's base cover.
Removing and installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
Removing and installing 4G and 5G WWAN cards.
Safety, removal, and installation of 2-cell and 3-cell batteries.
Removing and installing the battery cable.
Removing and installing the heat sink and fan assembly.
Removing and installing the coin-cell battery.
Removing and installing the laptop display assembly.
Removing and installing speakers for ultralight and mainstream models.
Removing and installing the smart card reader.
Removing and installing the laptop's main system board.
Removing and installing the WLAN antenna module.
Removing and installing the I/O daughter-board.
Replacing the power button with optional fingerprint reader.
Removing and installing the keyboard assembly.
Removing and installing the palm-rest assembly.
How to enter BIOS, navigate menus, and use the boot menu.
Details of various system configuration settings in BIOS.
Methods for updating the system BIOS.
Setting, changing, clearing passwords, and resetting CMOS.
Clearing BIOS passwords and chassis intrusion alerts.
Safety guidelines for swollen batteries.
Using Dell diagnostics tools for hardware checks.
Diagnosing display issues and interpreting system diagnostic lights.
OS recovery with SupportAssist and performing RTC reset.
Backup options, Wi-Fi troubleshooting, and draining residual power.
Accessing Dell support resources and contact details.
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