Dell Pro 14 Plus - Chapter 8: Technology and Components

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Technology and components

NOTE: Instructions that are provided in the following section are applicable to computers that are shipped with the

Windows operating system. Windows is factory-installed with this computer.

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Table of Contents3
Chapter 1: Views of Dell Pro 14 Plus7
Right7
Left7
Top8
Front9
Bottom10
Modes11
Battery-Charge Status Light12
Chapter 2: Set up Your Dell Pro 14 Plus13
Chapter 3: Specifications of Dell Pro 14 Plus15
Dimensions and Weight15
Processor15
Chipset16
Operating System16
Memory16
External Ports and Slots17
Internal Slots17
Wireless Module17
WWAN Module18
Audio19
Storage19
Keyboard20
Keyboard Shortcuts of Dell Pro 14 Plus20
Camera22
Touchpad22
Fingerprint Reader (Optional)23
Power Adapter23
Power Adapter Requirements24
Battery25
Power Requirements (for Computers Shipped with 3-Cell, 45 Wh Battery)26
Power Requirements (for Computers Shipped with 3-Cell, 55 Wh Battery)27
Display27
GPU-Integrated28
Hardware Security28
Operating and Storage Environment29
Dell Optimizer29
Chapter 4: Working Inside Your Computer30
Safety Instructions30
Before Working Inside Your Computer30
Service Mode31
Safety Precautions33
Standby Power33
Electrostatic Discharge-ESD Protection33
ESD Field Service Kit34
Working Environment34
Transporting Sensitive Components35
After Working Inside Your Computer35
Bitlocker35
Recommended Tools35
Screw List36
Major Components of Dell Pro 14 Plus37
Chapter 5: Removing and Installing Customer Replaceable Units (Crus)40
SIM Card Tray40
Removing the SIM-Card Tray40
Installing the SIM-Card Tray41
Base Cover42
Removing the Base Cover42
Installing the Base Cover45
Battery48
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Precautions48
Removing the Battery48
Installing the Battery50
Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card51
Removing the WWAN Card51
Installing the WWAN Card53
Solid State Drive (SSD)54
Removing the M.2 2230 Solid State Drive54
Installing the M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive55
Removing the M.2 2280 Solid State Drive56
Installing the M.2 2280 Solid State Drive57
Speakers58
Removing the Speakers58
Installing the Speakers59
Fan60
Removing the Fan60
Installing the Fan61
Chapter 6: Removing and Installing Field Replaceable Units (Frus)63
Display Assembly63
Removing the Display Assembly63
Installing the Display Assembly65
Display Bezel69
Removing the Display Bezel69
Installing the Display Bezel74
Display Panel76
Removing the Display Panel76
Installing the Display Panel79
Display Hinges82
Removing the Display Hinge Cap and Hinge Assembly82
Installing the Display Hinge Cap and Hinge Assembly83
MIPI Camera85
Removing the MIPI Camera85
Installing the MIPI Camera86
Camera88
Removing the Camera and Display Cable88
Installing the Camera and Display Cable89
Display Back Cover91
Removing the Display Back Cover91
Installing the Display Back Cover92
Smart-Card Reader93
Removing the Smart Card Reader93
Installing the Smart Card Reader94
USH Daughter Board96
Removing the USH Daughter Board96
Installing the USH Daughter Board96
Heatsink97
Removing the Heat-Sink97
Installing the Heat-Sink98
System Board99
Removing the System Board99
Installing the System Board102
USB-C Connector Module104
Removing the USB-C Connector Module104
Installing the USB-C Connector Module105
I/O Board106
Removing the I/O Board106
Installing the I/O Board108
Power-Button with Fingerprint Reader109
Removing the Power Button with Fingerprint Reader109
Installing the Power Button with Fingerprint Reader110
Keyboard Assembly111
Removing the Keyboard111
Installing the Keyboard114
Palm-Rest Assembly116
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly116
Installing the Palm-Rest117
Chapter 7: Software119
Operating System119
Drivers and Downloads119
Chapter 8: Technology and Components120
Chapter 9: BIOS Setup121
Entering BIOS Setup Program121
Navigation Keys121
F12 One Time Boot Menu121
View Advanced Setup Options122
View Service Options122
BIOS Setup Options122
Updating the BIOS139
Updating the BIOS in Windows139
Updating the BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu139
Updating the BIOS Using the USB Drive in Windows139
Updating the BIOS from the One-Time Boot Menu140
System and Setup Password141
Assigning a System Setup Password141
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password or Setup Password141
Clearing System and Setup Passwords142
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting143
Handling Swollen Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries143
Dell Supportassist Pre-Boot System Performance Check Diagnostics143
Running the Supportassist Pre-Boot System Performance Check144
Built-In Self-Test (BIST)144
(Motherboard Built-In Self-Test) M-BIST144
Logical Built-In Self-Test (L-BIST)145
LCD Built-In Self-Test (LCD-BIST)145
System-Diagnostic Lights145
Recovering the Operating System146
Real-Time Clock (RTC Reset)147
Backup Media and Recovery Options147
Network Power Cycle147
Drain Flea Power (Perform Hard Reset)147
Chapter 11: Getting Help and Contacting Dell149
Self-Help Resources149

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