Dell P78F - Recommended Tools

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Recommended tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

• Philips screwdriver #1

• Flat-head screwdriver

• Plastic scribe

12 Recommended tools

Main Page

Table of Contents3
Before Working Inside Your Computer7
Before You Begin7
After Working Inside Your Computer8
Safety Instructions9
Electrostatic Discharge-ESD Protection9
ESD Field Service Kit10
Components of an ESD Field Service Kit10
ESD Protection Summary10
Transporting Sensitive Components11
Lifting Equipment11
Recommended Tools12
Screw List13
Removing the Base Cover15
Procedure15
Replacing the Base Cover17
Procedure17
Removing the Battery19
Prerequisites19
Procedure19
Replacing the Battery21
Procedure21
Post-Requisites22
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery23
Procedure23
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery24
Procedure24
Removing the Memory Modules25
Prerequisites25
Procedure25
Replacing the Memory Modules26
Procedure26
Post-Requisites27
Removing the Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane Memory Module28
Prerequisites28
Procedure28
Replacing the Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane Memory Module30
Procedure30
Post-Requisites31
Procedure to Move the Screw Mount31
Removing the Hard Drive33
Prerequisites33
Procedure33
Replacing the Hard Drive35
Procedure35
Post-Requisites36
Removing the Heat Sink37
Prerequisites37
Procedure37
Replacing the Heat Sink38
Procedure38
Post-Requisites38
Removing the Fan39
Prerequisites39
Procedure39
Replacing the Fan40
Procedure40
Post-Requisites40
Removing the Speakers41
Prerequisites41
Procedure41
Replacing the Speakers42
Procedure42
Post-Requisites42
Removing the I/O Board43
Prerequisites43
Procedure43
Replacing the I/O Board44
Procedure44
Post-Requisites44
Removing the Power-Adapter Port45
Prerequisites45
Procedure45
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port46
Procedure46
Post-Requisites46
Removing the Wireless Card47
Prerequisites47
Procedure47
Replacing the Wireless Card49
Procedure49
Post-Requisites49
Removing the Display Assembly50
Prerequisites50
Procedure50
Replacing the Display Assembly52
Procedure52
Post-Requisites53
Removing the Power Button54
Prerequisites54
Procedure54
Replacing the Power Button55
Procedure55
Post-Requisites55
Removing the System Board56
Prerequisites56
Procedure56
Replacing the System Board58
Procedure58
Post-Requisites59
Removing the Touchpad60
Prerequisites60
Procedure60
Replacing the Touchpad62
Procedure62
Post-Requisites63
Removing the Palm-Rest and Keyboard Assembly64
Prerequisites64
Procedure64
Replacing the Palm-Rest and Keyboard Assembly65
Procedure65
Post-Requisites65
Device Drivers66
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility66
Video Drivers66
Intel Serial IO Driver66
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Interface66
Intel Virtual Button Driver66
Wireless and Bluetooth Drivers66
System Setup67
Entering BIOS Setup Program67
Navigation Keys67
Boot Sequence67
System Setup Options68
Clearing CMOS Settings73
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System Passwords73
Troubleshooting74
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (Epsa) Diagnostics74
Running the Epsa Diagnostics74
System Diagnostic Lights74
Flashing BIOS (USB Key)75
Flashing the BIOS76
Enabling Intel Optane Memory76
Disabling Intel Optane Memory76
Wifi Power Cycle76
Flea Power Release77
Getting Help and Contacting Dell78
Self-Help Resources78
Contacting Dell78

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