What to do if my Dell Precision 7680 has System board/Chipset Error?
- Ccaitlin12Sep 7, 2025
If your Dell Laptop reports a System board/Chipset Error, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Precision 7680 has System board/Chipset Error?
If your Dell Laptop reports a System board/Chipset Error, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Laptop has LCD failure (EC detection of power rail failure)?
If your Dell Laptop's EC detects a power rail failure resulting in an LCD failure, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Precision 7680 Laptop has PCI or Video card/chip failure?
If your Dell Laptop is experiencing a PCI or Video card/chip failure, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Laptop has Power rail failure?
If your Dell Laptop is experiencing a power rail failure, replace the system board.
Storage | Up to 8TB PCIe NVMe SSD |
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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 |
General safety guidelines for working inside the computer.
Preparation steps before accessing the computer's interior.
Detailed precautions to take before performing disassembly or repair procedures.
Explains ESD and how to protect components from static damage.
Details the components and usage of an ESD field service kit.
Guidelines for safely transporting sensitive computer parts.
Steps to follow after completing work inside the computer.
Information about BitLocker and its interaction with BIOS updates.
Lists tools required for component removal and installation procedures.
Details the types, quantities, and images of screws used for components.
Identifies and illustrates the main components of the computer.
Steps to remove the computer's base cover.
Steps to install the computer's base cover.
Instructions and precautions for removing and installing the lithium-ion battery.
Steps to remove the laptop's lithium-ion battery.
Steps to install the laptop's lithium-ion battery.
Procedures for removing and installing the SIM card.
Steps to remove the SIM card from its slot.
Steps to install the SIM card into its slot.
Procedures for removing and installing CAMM modules.
Steps to remove a standard CAMM module.
Steps to install a standard CAMM module.
Steps to remove a long CAMM module.
Steps to install a long CAMM module.
Procedures for removing and installing SODIMM memory modules.
Steps to remove a SODIMM memory module.
Steps to install a SODIMM memory module.
Procedures for removing and installing the memory interposer board.
Steps to remove the memory interposer board module.
Steps to install the memory interposer board module.
Procedures for removing and installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) card.
Steps to remove the WLAN card.
Steps to install the WLAN card.
Procedures for removing and installing the WWAN card.
Steps to remove the WWAN card.
Steps to install the WWAN card.
Procedures for removing and installing the primary M.2 SSD.
Steps to remove the primary M.2 Solid State Drive.
Steps to install the primary M.2 Solid State Drive.
Procedures for removing and installing the secondary M.2 SSD.
Steps to remove the secondary M.2 Solid State Drive.
Steps to install the secondary M.2 Solid State Drive.
Procedures for removing and installing heat sinks.
Steps to remove the heat sink for integrated graphics.
Steps to install the heat sink for integrated graphics.
Steps to remove the heat sink for discrete graphics.
Steps to install the heat sink for discrete graphics.
Procedures for removing and installing the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) card.
Steps to remove the GPU card.
Steps to install the GPU card.
Procedures for removing and installing the GPU power cable.
Steps to remove the GPU power cable.
Steps to install the GPU power cable.
Procedures for removing and installing the power button board.
Steps to remove the power button board.
Steps to install the power button board.
Procedures for removing and installing the power button.
Steps to remove the power button.
Steps to install the power button.
Procedures for removing and installing the speaker modules.
Steps to remove the speaker modules.
Steps to install the speaker modules.
Procedures for removing and installing the inner frame.
Steps to remove the inner frame.
Steps to install the inner frame.
Procedures for removing and installing the SD card reader.
Steps to remove the SD card reader.
Steps to install the SD card reader.
Procedures for removing and installing the SD card reader FPC.
Steps to remove the SD card reader FPC.
Steps to install the SD card reader FPC.
Procedures for removing and installing the main system board.
Steps to remove the main system board.
Steps to install the main system board.
Procedures for removing and installing the coin-cell battery.
Steps to remove the coin-cell battery.
Steps to install the coin-cell battery.
Procedures for removing and installing the display assembly.
Steps to remove the display assembly.
Steps to install the display assembly.
Procedures for removing and installing the power-adapter port.
Steps to remove the power-adapter port.
Steps to install the power-adapter port.
Procedures for removing and installing the smart-card reader.
Steps to remove the smart-card reader.
Steps to install the smart-card reader.
Procedures for removing and installing the keyboard.
Steps to remove the keyboard.
Steps to install the keyboard.
Procedures for removing and installing the palm rest.
Steps to remove the palm rest.
Steps to install the palm rest.
Steps to access and enter the BIOS setup utility.
Explains the keys used for navigating within the BIOS setup interface.
Instructions to access the one-time boot menu for selecting boot devices.
Details various configurable settings within the BIOS setup menus.
How to clear chassis intrusion alerts and manage boot behavior.
Comprehensive guide on updating the system's BIOS through various methods.
Instructions for setting, changing, and deleting system and setup passwords.
Procedure to delete or change existing system and setup passwords.
Steps to reset BIOS settings to default by clearing CMOS.
Procedure to clear system and BIOS passwords by contacting support.
Safety and handling procedures for swollen lithium-ion batteries.
Overview of the pre-boot system diagnostics tool.
Step-by-step guide to run the SupportAssist diagnostics.
Information about Built-In Self-Test (BIST) for system diagnostics.
Details on initiating and understanding M-BIST for system board diagnostics.
Explains the L-BIST for checking LCD power rail integrity.
Guide on running the LCD Built-In Self Test to diagnose screen issues.
Table detailing system diagnostic light patterns and their meanings.
Information on using Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery for system recovery.
Procedure for performing a Real-Time Clock reset.
Recommendations for creating backup media for Windows recovery.
Steps for troubleshooting Wi-Fi connectivity issues via a power cycle.
Instructions on how to drain residual power for a hard reset.
List of resources for obtaining product and service information.
Information on how to contact Dell for sales, support, and service.