Transporting sensitive components..........................7 After working inside your computer..........................7 Chapter 2: Removing and installing components................8 Recommended tools................................8 Screw list....................................8 Major components of Precision 5570..........................9 Base cover.................................... 11 Removing the base cover............................11 Installing the base cover.............................14 Battery....................................15 Lithium-ion battery precautions..........................
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Updating the BIOS from the F12 One Time Boot menu..................70 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting......................71 Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries......................... 71 Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code of your Dell computer ..........71 System diagnostic lights..............................72 SupportAssist diagnostics............................... 73 Built-in self-test (BIST)..............................73 M-BIST...................................
You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the safety instructions that is shipped with the product or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
ESD protection is an increasing concern. Due to the increased density of semiconductors used in recent Dell products, the sensitivity to static damage is now higher than in previous Dell products. For this reason, some previously approved methods of handling parts are no longer applicable.
Transporting sensitive components When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport.
Removing and installing components NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Recommended tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: ● Phillips screwdriver #0 ● Phillips screwdriver #1 ●...
M1.6x3 System board Palm-rest and M2x4 keyboard assembly Touchpad Palm-rest and M1.6x2.5 keyboard assembly Touchpad Palm-rest and M2x1.5 keyboard assembly Major components of Precision 5570 The following image shows the major components of the Precision 5570. Removing and installing components...
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1. Base cover 2. Battery 3. Heat sink 4. Memory module 5. Right fan 6. USB Type-C bracket 7. System board 8. Charger thermal bracket 9. Speaker 10. Display assembly 11. Palm-rest and keyboard assembly 12. Wireless-card bracket 13. I/O-board shield 14.
NOTE: Dell provides a list of components and their part numbers for the original system configuration purchased. These parts are available according to warranty coverages purchased by the customer. Contact your Dell sales representative for purchase options. Base cover Removing the base cover Prerequisites 1.
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Steps 1. Remove the eight screws(M2x3 ) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. CAUTION: Do not pull on or pry the base cover at the side where the hinges are located; doing so may damage the base cover. CAUTION: Do not pry open from the top of the computer as this will damage the display FPC.
3. Grasp the left side and the right side of the base cover and remove the base cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. CAUTION: Handle with care as the underside of the base cover has pins for grounding the audio board. After removing the base cover, place it in a location where contact can be avoided.
Steps 1. Connect the battery cable to the system board, if applicable. 2. Align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Starting from the bottom-right corner snap the base cover in. Work your way around to the middle of the base cover and then to the bottom-left corner and snap the base cover into place.
● If the battery gets stuck inside your computer as a result of swelling, do not try to release it as puncturing, bending, or crushing a lithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical support for assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell.
Steps 1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board, if it was not disconnected earlier. 2. Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.
Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Adhere the tapes that secure the speaker cable to the battery. 3. Replace the four screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.
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Steps 1. Peel the bottom of the DDR jacket back to access the memory-module slot. 2. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing-clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 3. Remove the DDR jacket from the memory module. 4.
Installing the memory Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates the location of the memory modules and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
5. Press the flaps of the DDR jacket back in place. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Solid-state drive Removing the solid-state drive 1 Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive 1 from the solid-state drive slot. NOTE: The size of the solid-state drive thermal bracket varies based on the storage type. A solid-state drive thermal bracket that is designed for an M.2 2280 drive cannot accommodate an M.2 2230 drive and vice versa. To use a M.2 2230 drive, an M.2 solid-state drive bracket must be used.
3. Slide the solid-state drive thermal bracket under the peg on the system board. 4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal bracket with the peg on the system board. NOTE: The size of the solid-state drive thermal bracket varies based on the storage type. A solid-state drive thermal bracket that is designed for an M.2 2280 drive cannot accommodate an M.2 2230 drive and vice versa.
Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive 2 to the system board. 2. Slide the solid-state drive thermal bracket from the peg and lift it from the system board. 3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive 2 from the solid-state drive slot. NOTE: The size of the solid-state drive thermal bracket varies based on the storage type.
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About this task The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive 2 and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive 2 with the tab on the solid-state drive slot. 2.
Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive About this task If you are replacing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive, the following images indicate how to remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the M.2 2230 solid-state drive bracket. 1.
2. Secure the M.2 2230 solid-state drive to the M.2 solid-state drive bracket with a M2x2 screw. 3. To install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive card to the solid-state drive card slot 1, see installing the solid state drive 1. To install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive card to the solid-state drive card slot 2, see installing the solid state drive Fans...
Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the I/O-board FPC bracket to the left fan and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Lift the I/O-board FPC bracket off the system board. 3. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the fan to the system board. 4.
About this task The following images indicate the location of the left fan and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Slide the left fan below the heat sink and align the screw hole on fan with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Steps 1. Peel the tape that secures the right-fan cable to the system board. 2. Disconnect the right-fan cable from the system board. 3. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the right fan to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. CAUTION: Do not hold the fan assembly at the center, as it may damage the center bearing.
Steps 1. Connect the right-fan cable to the system board. 2. Slide fan below the heat sink and align the screw holes on the right fan with the screw holes on the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the right fan to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.
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NOTE: This is the heat sink for computers with discrete Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). NOTE: This is the heat sink for computers without discrete Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Steps 1. In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
2. Lift the heat sink off the system board. Installing the heat sink Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor. NOTE: If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad or thermal paste provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
NOTE: This is the heat sink for computers without discrete Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board. 2. In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), tighten the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Steps 1. Peel the tape, and disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 2. Peel the tapes that secure the speaker cable to the battery. 3. Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the speakers to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.
Steps 1. Using the alignment posts and rubber grommets, place the speakers on the slots of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Adhere the tapes that secure the speaker cable to the battery. 4.
Steps 1. Disconnect the I/O-board cable from the system board and I/O board, then lift the I/O-board cable from the system board. 2. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the USB Type-C port bracket to the system board and lift the bracket off the I/O board.
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Steps 1. Place the I/O board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Connect the screw (M2x4) that secures the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Align the screw hole on the USB Type-C port bracket with the screw hole on the system board. 4.
Display assembly Removing the display assembly Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following images indicate the location of the display assembly cable and display-assembly hinges and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps 1. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the display-assembly cable bracket to the system board. 2. Lift the display-assembly cable bracket off the system board. 3. Remove the two screws (M1.6x3) that secure the display-assembly cable holder to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.
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Steps 1. Slide the palm-rest and keyboard assembly under the display-assembly hinges. 2. Align the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly with the screw holes on the right and left display-assembly hinges. 3. Replace the four screws (M2.5x5.5) that secure the left hinge to the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
System board Removing the system board Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect the cables correctly after you replace the system board. NOTE: The Service Tag of your computer is stored in the system board.
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Steps 1. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the camera and display-assembly cable bracket in place. 2. Lift the camera and display-assembly cable bracket off the system board. 3. Remove the two screws (M1.6x3) that secure the display-assembly cable holder to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.
6. Using a plastic scribe, disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card. Unthread them from the clips on the system board. 7. Open the latch, and disconnect the fingerprint reader-board cable from the system board. 8. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 9.
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Figure 2. System-board connectors 1. Fingerprint reader-board cable 2. Antenna cables 3. Keyboard control-board cable The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Removing and installing components...
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Steps 1. Hold the system board firmly at the top and bottom portions of the system board. CAUTION: DO NOT hold the system board at the sides on the left and right as it will damage the system board. 2. Place the system board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3.
10. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the right Type-C bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 11. Connect the fingerprint reader-board cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable. 12. Connect the right speaker cable to the system board. 13.
Steps 1. Open the latch and disconnect the LED board cable from the system board. 2. Peel off the LED-board cable from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Note the LED board routing, and remove the LED board from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.
Steps 1. Place the LED board on the system board following the routing guide on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Adhere the LED-board cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Connect the LED-board cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable. Next steps 1.
13. Remove the system board. About this task After performing all the pre-requisites, you are left with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. After performing the steps in the pre-requisites, you are left with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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Steps Place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on a flat surface. Next steps 1. Install the system board. 2. Install the display assembly. 3. Install the I/O daughter board. 4. Install the left fan. 5. Install the right fan. 6. Install the heat sink.
Drivers and downloads When troubleshooting, downloading or installing drivers it is recommended that you read the Dell Knowledge Base article, Drivers and Downloads FAQ 000123347. Drivers and downloads...
Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup–defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: ● Access System Setup by pressing F2 key...
Depending on this computer and its installed devices, the items that are listed in this section may or may not be displayed. Table 3. System setup options—System information menu Overview Precision 5570 BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number. Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of the computer.
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Table 3. System setup options—System information menu (continued) Overview Battery State Displays the battery state. Health Displays the battery health. AC Adapter Displays whether an AC adapter is connected. If connected, the AC adapter type. PROCESSOR Processor Type Displays the processor type. Maximum Clock Speed Displays the maximum processor clock speed.
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Table 4. System setup options—Boot options menu (continued) Boot options Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot Enable Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot Enables or disables Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot Default: ON Secure Boot Enables or disables Secure Boot Default: OFF Expert Key Management Allows databases to be manipulated Table 5.
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Table 5. System setup options—Integrated Devices (continued) Integrated Devices Default: OFF Video/Power only on Type-C Ports Enables or disables USB4 PCIe Tunneling. Default: OFF Miscellaneous Devices Enables or disables various onboard devices. Enable Camera Enables or disables the camera. By default, Enable Camera is selected. Touchscreen Enables or disables the touchscreen.
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Table 7. System setup options—Security menu (continued) Security Default: Enabled TPM 2.0 Security On Select whether or not the Trusted Platform Model (TPM) is visible to the OS. Default: ON PPI Bypass for Enable Commands Enables or disables the OS to skip BIOS Physical Presence Interface (PPI) user prompts when issuing TPM PPI enabled and activate commands.
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Table 8. System setup options—Passwords menu (continued) Passwords Admin Password Min Specify the minimum number of characters allowed for Admin password. Default: 4 Admin Password Max Specify the maximum number of characters allowed for Admin password. Default: 32 System Password Min Specify the minimum number of characters allowed for System password.
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Enables the computer to turn on and go to boot when AC power is supplied to the computer. Default: OFF Wake on Dell USB Type-C Dock Enables connecting a Dell USB Type-C Dock to wake the computer from Standby. Default: ON Auto On Time Enables the computer to automatically power on for defined days and times.
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Table 12. System setup options—Power Management menu (continued) Power Management Control WLAN radio Enables to sense the connection of the computer to a wired network and subsequently disable the selected wireless radios (WLAN and/or WWAN). Upon disconnection from the wired network, the selected wireless radios are re-enabled.
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Table 14. System setup options—POST Behavior menu (continued) POST Behavior Default: Thorough. Performs complete hardware and configuration initialization during boot. Extend BIOS POST Time Configures the BIOS POST (Power-On Self-Test) load time. Default: 0 seconds Full Screen Logo Enabled or disabled the computer to display full screen logo if the image match screen resolution.
Table 18. System setup options—SupportAssist menu SupportAssist Dell Auto OS Recovery Threshold Controls the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for Dell operating system Recovery tool. Default: 2. SupportAssist OS Recovery Enables or disables the boot flow for SupportAssist operating system Recovery tool in the even of certain system errors.
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer. CAUTION: Anyone can access the data that is stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.
1. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 6 in Updating the BIOS in Windows to download the latest BIOS setup program file. 2. Create a bootable USB drive. For more information, search the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. System setup...
Time Boot menu on the computer. Most of the Dell computers built after 2012 have this capability, and you can confirm by booting your computer to the F12 One Time Boot Menu to see if BIOS FLASH UPDATE is listed as a boot option for your computer. If the option is listed, then the BIOS supports this BIOS update option.
● Using a non-Dell or incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell that is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.
System diagnostic lights Battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge status. Solid white — Power adapter is connected and the battery has more than 5 percent charge. Amber — Computer is running on battery and the battery has less than 5 percent charge. ●...
● Solid white — Caps Lock enabled. ● Off — Caps Lock disabled. SupportAssist diagnostics About this task The SupportAssist diagnostics (previously known as ePSA diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The SupportAssist diagnostics is embedded in the BIOS and is launched by it internally. The SupportAssist diagnostics provides a set of options for particular devices or device groups.
It enables you to diagnose hardware issues, repair your computer, back up your files, or restore your computer to its factory state. You can also download it from the Dell Support website to troubleshoot and fix your computer when it fails to boot into their primary operating system due to software or hardware failures.
Backup media and recovery options It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. Dell proposes multiple options for recovering Windows operating system on your Dell PC. For more information. see...
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NOTE: The IT administrator's vPro account and password on the system will be un-provisioned. The system needs to go through the setup and configuration process again to reconnect it to the vPro server. The below items may or may not reset based on your custom BIOS setting selections: ●...
Getting help and contacting Dell Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources: Table 22. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com My Dell app...