Dell Precision 7680 User Manual (English)

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Questions and Answers:

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  If you notice that your Dell Laptop battery is swollen, immediately discontinue using the laptop. Discharge the battery by disconnecting the AC adapter and allowing it to drain completely. It is also important to 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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What to do if my Dell Precision 7680 has memory/RAM failure?
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  In case of a memory or RAM failure in your Dell Laptop, try resetting and swapping the memory modules between the slots. If this doesn't resolve the issue, consider replacing the memory module.
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What to do if there is residual flea power remains in my Dell Precision 7680?
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  Brian WestAug 25, 2025
  If residual flea power remains in your Dell Laptop, press and hold the power button for 20 seconds to drain it.
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What to do if my Dell Precision 7680 Laptop has a CMOS battery failure?
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  If you are experiencing a CMOS battery failure on your Dell Laptop, try resetting the main battery connection. If the issue continues, replace the main battery.
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  If you suspect a CPU Power Cable connection issue with your Dell Laptop, run the PSU BIST. You might also need to replace the system board, power supply, or cabling.
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  Daniel DyerAug 29, 2025
  If your Dell Laptop displays an LCD failure message (SBIOS message), replace the LCD module.
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  If your Dell Laptop indicates that the BIOS Recovery image was found but is invalid, flash the latest BIOS version.
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  An LCD power rail failure on a Dell Laptop is caused by a failure on the LCD power rail of the system board. The suggested solution is to replace the system board.
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  Cheyenne LeSep 3, 2025
  If your Dell Laptop experiences a TPM detection failure, replace the system board.
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  If your Dell Laptop is experiencing an unrecoverable SPI Flash Failure, replace the system board.

Dell Precision 7680 Specifications

General

Storage	Up to 8TB PCIe NVMe SSD
Processor Options	13th Gen Intel Core i5/i7/i9 or Intel Xeon
Display	16-inch, FHD+ (1920 x 1200) to UHD+ (3840 x 2400)
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics to NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation (16GB GDDR6)
Memory	Up to 128GB DDR5
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro
Ports	HDMI 2.1, SD card reader
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Camera	FHD IR camera with privacy shutter
Battery	97Whr

Summary

Working inside your computer

Safety instructions

General safety guidelines for working inside the computer.

Before working inside your computer

Preparation steps before accessing the computer's interior.

Safety precautions

Detailed precautions to take before performing disassembly or repair procedures.

Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection

Explains ESD and how to protect components from static damage.

ESD field service kit

Details the components and usage of an ESD field service kit.

Transporting sensitive components

Guidelines for safely transporting sensitive computer parts.

After working inside your computer

Steps to follow after completing work inside the computer.

BitLocker

Information about BitLocker and its interaction with BIOS updates.

Removing and installing components

Recommended tools

Lists tools required for component removal and installation procedures.

Screw list

Details the types, quantities, and images of screws used for components.

Major components of Precision 7680

Identifies and illustrates the main components of the computer.

Removing the base cover

Steps to remove the computer's base cover.

Installing the base cover

Steps to install the computer's base cover.

Battery

Instructions and precautions for removing and installing the lithium-ion battery.

Removing the battery

Steps to remove the laptop's lithium-ion battery.

Installing the battery

Steps to install the laptop's lithium-ion battery.

SIM card

Procedures for removing and installing the SIM card.

Removing the SIM card

Steps to remove the SIM card from its slot.

Installing the SIM card

Steps to install the SIM card into its slot.

Compression Attached Memory (CAMM) module

Procedures for removing and installing CAMM modules.

Removing the Compression Attached Memory (CAMM) module

Steps to remove a standard CAMM module.

Installing the Compression Attached Memory (CAMM) module

Steps to install a standard CAMM module.

Removing the long Compression Attached Memory (CAMM) module

Steps to remove a long CAMM module.

Installing the long Compression Attached Memory (CAMM) module

Steps to install a long CAMM module.

Memory modules

Procedures for removing and installing SODIMM memory modules.

Removing the memory module

Steps to remove a SODIMM memory module.

Installing the memory module

Steps to install a SODIMM memory module.

Memory interposer board

Procedures for removing and installing the memory interposer board.

Removing the interposer board module

Steps to remove the memory interposer board module.

Installing the interposer board module

Steps to install the memory interposer board module.

WLAN card

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

Removing the WLAN card

Steps to remove the WLAN card.

Installing the WLAN card

Steps to install the WLAN card.

Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) card

Procedures for removing and installing the WWAN card.

Removing the WWAN card

Steps to remove the WWAN card.

Installing the WWAN card

Steps to install the WWAN card.

Solid State Drive

Procedures for removing and installing the primary M.2 SSD.

Removing the primary M.2 Solid-state drive

Steps to remove the primary M.2 Solid State Drive.

Installing the primary M.2 SSD module

Steps to install the primary M.2 Solid State Drive.

Secondary M.2 solid-state drive

Procedures for removing and installing the secondary M.2 SSD.

Removing the secondary M.2 Solid-state drive

Steps to remove the secondary M.2 Solid State Drive.

Installing the secondary M.2 SSD module

Steps to install the secondary M.2 Solid State Drive.

Heat sink

Procedures for removing and installing heat sinks.

Removing the heat-sink for Integrated graphics

Steps to remove the heat sink for integrated graphics.

Installing the heat-sink for integrated graphics

Steps to install the heat sink for integrated graphics.

Removing the heat sink for discrete graphics

Steps to remove the heat sink for discrete graphics.

Installing the heat sink for discrete graphics

Steps to install the heat sink for discrete graphics.

GPU card

Procedures for removing and installing the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) card.

Removing the GPU card

Steps to remove the GPU card.

Installing the GPU card

Steps to install the GPU card.

GPU power cable

Procedures for removing and installing the GPU power cable.

Removing the GPU power cable

Steps to remove the GPU power cable.

Installing the GPU power cable

Steps to install the GPU power cable.

Power button board

Procedures for removing and installing the power button board.

Removing the power button board

Steps to remove the power button board.

Installing the power button board

Steps to install the power button board.

Power button

Procedures for removing and installing the power button.

Removing the power button

Steps to remove the power button.

Installing the power button

Steps to install the power button.

Speakers

Procedures for removing and installing the speaker modules.

Removing the speakers

Steps to remove the speaker modules.

Installing the speakers

Steps to install the speaker modules.

Inner frame

Procedures for removing and installing the inner frame.

Removing the inner frame

Steps to remove the inner frame.

Installing the inner frame

Steps to install the inner frame.

SD card reader

Procedures for removing and installing the SD card reader.

Removing SD card reader

Steps to remove the SD card reader.

Installing SD card reader

Steps to install the SD card reader.

SD card reader FPC

Procedures for removing and installing the SD card reader FPC.

Removing SD card reader FPC

Steps to remove the SD card reader FPC.

Installing SD card reader FPC

Steps to install the SD card reader FPC.

System board

Procedures for removing and installing the main system board.

Removing the system board

Steps to remove the main system board.

Installing the system board

Steps to install the main system board.

Coin-cell battery

Procedures for removing and installing the coin-cell battery.

Removing the coin-cell battery

Steps to remove the coin-cell battery.

Installing the coin-cell battery

Steps to install the coin-cell battery.

Display assembly

Procedures for removing and installing the display assembly.

Removing the display assembly

Steps to remove the display assembly.

Installing the display assembly

Steps to install the display assembly.

Power-adapter port

Procedures for removing and installing the power-adapter port.

Removing the power-adapter port

Steps to remove the power-adapter port.

Installing the power-adapter port

Steps to install the power-adapter port.

Smart-card reader

Procedures for removing and installing the smart-card reader.

Removing the smart-card reader

Steps to remove the smart-card reader.

Installing the smart-card reader

Steps to install the smart-card reader.

Keyboard

Procedures for removing and installing the keyboard.

Removing the keyboard

Steps to remove the keyboard.

Installing the keyboard

Steps to install the keyboard.

Palm rest

Procedures for removing and installing the palm rest.

Removing the palm rest

Steps to remove the palm rest.

Installing the palm rest

Steps to install the palm rest.

Drivers and downloads

BIOS setup

Entering BIOS setup program

Steps to access and enter the BIOS setup utility.

Navigation keys

Explains the keys used for navigating within the BIOS setup interface.

One time boot menu

Instructions to access the one-time boot menu for selecting boot devices.

BIOS setup options

Details various configurable settings within the BIOS setup menus.

Clearing chassis intrusion alert

How to clear chassis intrusion alerts and manage boot behavior.

Updating the BIOS

Comprehensive guide on updating the system's BIOS through various methods.

System and setup password

Instructions for setting, changing, and deleting system and setup passwords.

Deleting or changing an existing system setup password

Procedure to delete or change existing system and setup passwords.

Clearing CMOS settings

Steps to reset BIOS settings to default by clearing CMOS.

Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords

Procedure to clear system and BIOS passwords by contacting support.

Troubleshooting

Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries

Safety and handling procedures for swollen lithium-ion batteries.

Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics

Overview of the pre-boot system diagnostics tool.

Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check

Step-by-step guide to run the SupportAssist diagnostics.

Built-in self-test (BIST)

Information about Built-In Self-Test (BIST) for system diagnostics.

M-BIST

Details on initiating and understanding M-BIST for system board diagnostics.

LCD Power rail test (L-BIST)

Explains the L-BIST for checking LCD power rail integrity.

LCD Built-in Self Test (BIST)

Guide on running the LCD Built-In Self Test to diagnose screen issues.

System-diagnostic lights

Table detailing system diagnostic light patterns and their meanings.

Recovering the operating system

Information on using Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery for system recovery.

Real-Time Clock (RTC Reset)

Procedure for performing a Real-Time Clock reset.

Backup media and recovery options

Recommendations for creating backup media for Windows recovery.

Wi-Fi power cycle

Steps for troubleshooting Wi-Fi connectivity issues via a power cycle.

Drain residual flea power (perform hard reset)

Instructions on how to drain residual power for a hard reset.

Getting help and contacting Dell

Self-help resources

List of resources for obtaining product and service information.

Contacting Dell

Information on how to contact Dell for sales, support, and service.

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