Dell Latitude E7270 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P26S Regulatory Type: P26S001
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Contents 1 Working on your computer...............................................................................................6 Safety instructions..............................................................................................................................................................6 Before working inside your computer................................................................................................................................. 6 Turning off your computer.........
Installing the WWAN card........................................................................................................................................... 18 Memory module................................................................................................................................................................ 18 Removing the memory module....................................................................................................................................
General screen options......................................................................................................................................................41 System Configuration screen options................................................................................................................................41 Video screen options.......................................................................................................................................................
1 Working on your computer Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer. • A component can be replaced or, if purchased separately, installed by performing the removal procedure in the reverse order.
NOTE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface at the same time as touching a connector on the back of the computer. Turning off your computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1. Turning off your computer: • In Windows 10 (using a touch enabled device or mouse): 1. Click or tap 2. Click or tap .
2 Removing and installing components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended tools The procedures in this document require the following tools: • Small flat blade screwdriver • Phillips # 1 screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Hex screwdriver Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card Installing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card 1. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2.
2. Pull the SIM card tray to remove it. 3. Remove the SIM card from the SIM card tray. 4. Push the SIM card tray into the slot until it clicks into place. SD card Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer 2. Press in on the SD card to release it from the computer. 3. Slide the SD card out of the computer. Installing the Secure Digital (SD) Card 1. Slide the SD card into the slot until it clicks into place. 2.
Installing the base cover 1. Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the computer. 2. Press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer. 4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Battery Lithium-ion battery precautions CAUTION: • Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries. • Discharge the battery as much as possible before removing it from the system.
Installing the battery 1. Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the palmrest. NOTE: Ensure that the battery cable is routed through the routing clips on the battery. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the battery to the computer. NOTE: The number of screws will vary depending on the type of battery. 3. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board. 4. Install the base cover. 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Installing the Solid State Drive (SSD) 1. Insert the SSD into the connector on the system board. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the SSD to the computer. 3. Install the: a. battery b. base cover 4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD) Removing the optional PCIe SSD NOTE: Your system can accommodate either an SSD or PCIe SSD and not both. 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. base cover b. battery 3.
Installing the optional PCIe SSD 1. Insert the SSD into the connector on the system board. 2. Place the SSD bracket over the SSD and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer. 3. Install the: a. battery b. base cover 4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Smart card module Removing the smart card cage 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. base cover b. battery c. SSD 3. To remove the smart card cage: a.
Installing the smart card cage 1. Slide the tabs on the smart card cage under the tabs on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the smart card cage to the computer. 3. Connect the smart card cable to the USH board. 4. Install the: a. SSD b. battery c. base cover 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Speaker Removing the speakers 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. base cover b. battery 3. To remove the speaker: a.
Installing the speakers 1. Place the speakers into the slots on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the speaker to the computer. 3. Route the speaker cable through the retention clips on the touchpad buttons and the computer. 4. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. 5. Install the: a. battery b. base cover 6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Coin cell battery Removing the coin cell battery 1.
Installing the coin cell battery 1. Affix the coin cell battery to the system board. 2. Connect the coin cell battery cable to the connector on the system board. 3. Install the: a. battery b. base cover 4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. WLAN card Removing the WLAN card 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. base cover b. battery 3. To remove the WLAN card: a. b. c. d.
Installing the WLAN card 1. Insert the WLAN card into the connector on the system board. 2. Connect the WLAN cables to the connectors on the WLAN card. 3. Place the metal bracket and tighten the screw to secure it to the computer. 4. Install the: a. battery b. base cover 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your system. WWAN card Removing the WWAN card 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. base cover b. battery 3.
Installing the WWAN card 1. Insert the WWAN card into the connector on the computer. 2. Connect the WWAN cables to the connectors on the WWAN card. 3. Place the metal bracket and tighten the screw to secure it to the computer. 4. Install the: a. battery b. base cover 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Memory module Removing the memory module 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. base cover b. battery 3.
Installing the memory module 1. Insert the memory module into the memory module socket until the clips secure the memory module. 2. Install the: a. battery b. base cover 3. Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer. Heat sink Removing the heat sink assembly 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. base cover b. battery 3. Disconnect the fan cable. 4.
5. To remove the heat sink: a. Remove the screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the system board [1, 2, 3, 4]. NOTE: Remove the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board in the order of the callouts shown [1, 2, 3, 4]. b. Lift the heat sink assembly from the system board [5]. Installing the heat sink assembly 1. Align the heat sink assembly with screw holders on the system board. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the computer and system board.
NOTE: Tighten the screws on the system board in the order of the callout numbers [1, 2, 3, 4]. 3. Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board. 4. Install the: a. battery b. base cover 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Power connector port Removing the power connector port 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. base cover b. battery 3. To remove the power connector port: a. b. c. d. e. f.
7. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Docking frame Removing the dock frame 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. base cover b. battery 3. Remove the screws that secure the dock frame to the computer [1]. 4. Lift the dock frame from the computer [2]. Installing the dock frame 1. Place the dock frame on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the dock frame to the computer. 3. Install the: a. battery b. base cover 4.
f. g. h. i. 3. WLAN card WWAN card heat sink assembly coin cell battery To remove the display assembly cable: a. b. c. d. Unroute the WWAN and WLAN cables [1]. Remove the screw that secures the display assembly cable bracket to the system board [2]. Lift the display assembly cable bracket from the computer [3]. Disconnect the display assembly cable from the computer [4]. 4.
Installing the system board 1. Align the system board with the screw holders on the computer. 2. Place the metal bracket over the memory module connectors and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer. 4. Connect the speaker, power connector, LED, touchpad, and system board cables to the connectors on the system board: 5. Connect the display assembly cable to the connector on the system board. 6.
i. dock frame j. power connector port k. system board 3. Peel the touchpad cable from the keyboard assembly [1]. 4. Disconnect the keyboard cables from the connectors on the touchpad board [2, 3]. 5. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard assembly to the computer [1]. 6. Lift the keyboard assembly from the computer [2]. Removing the keyboard from the keyboard tray 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the keyboard assembly.
Installing the keyboard to the keyboard tray 1. Route the keyboard cables through the slot on the keyboard tray. 2. Align the keyboard with the screw holders on the keyboard tray. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard to the keyboard tray. 4. Install the keyboard assembly. Installing the keyboard assembly NOTE: The keyboard and the keyboard tray together is called the keyboard assembly. 1. Align the keyboard assembly with the screw holders on the computer. 2.
d. WWAN card 3. To remove the display hinge brackets: a. Remove the screw that secures the display hinge bracket to the computer [1]. b. Remove the display hinge bracket from the computer [2]. 4. To disconnect the display assembly cable: a. b. c. d. 5. Unroute the WLAN and WWAN cables from the routing channel on the system board [1]. Remove the screw that secures the display assembly cable bracket to the computer [2]. Remove the display assembly cable bracket to access the display assembly cable [3].
6. To remove the display assembly: a. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer [1]. b. Open the display assembly [2] and lift the display assembly to remove it from the computer [3]. Installing the display assembly 1. Insert the display hinges into the slots on the computer. NOTE: This should be done with the display assembly in open position. Ensure that the cables are free from the hinge slots and computer. 2. Close the display assembly. 3.
Display bezel Removing the display bezel NOTE: The display bezel is available only for non touch systems. 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. base cover b. battery c. display assembly 3. Using a plastic scribe, release the tabs on the edges to release the display bezel from the display assembly [1, 2]. 4. Remove the display bezel from the display assembly. Installing the display bezel 1. Place the display bezel on the display assembly. 2.
d. display bezel NOTE: This is applicable only for non touch systems. 3. To remove the display panel for non touch systems: a. b. c. d. e. 4. Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly [1]. Lift the display panel and turn the display panel over to access the eDP cable [2]. Peel the adhesive [3] to access the eDP cable. Disconnect the eDP cable from the connector [4, 5, 6]. Lift the display panel. To remove the display panel for touch systems: a.
d. Peel the adhesive to access the eDP cable [1]. e. Disconnect the eDP cable from the connector on the back of the display panel [2, 3]. f. Lift the display assembly from the display pane [4].
Installing the display panel 1. To install the display panel for non touch systems: a. Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the back of the display panel and fix the adhesive tape. b. Align the display panel with the tabs on the display assembly. c. Tighten the screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly. 2. To install the display panel for touch systems: a. b. c. d. e. f. 3. Place the display panel facedown. Place the display assembly over the display panel and slide it forward.
Figure 1. Removing hinges for a non touch system Figure 2. Removing hinges for a touch system Installing the display hinge 1. Align the display hinges with the screw holders on the display assembly. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinge to the display assembly. 3.
a. display bezel NOTE: This is applicable only for non touch systems. b. display panel NOTE: This is applicable only for touch systems. c. display assembly d. battery e. base cover 4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your system. eDP cable Removing the eDP cable 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. base cover battery display assembly display bezel NOTE: This is applicable only for non touch systems. e. display panel 3.
Figure 4. Removing the eDP cable for touch systems Installing the eDP cable 1. Route the display cable through the routing clips on the display assembly. 2. Affix the camera cable adhesive and connect the camera cable. 3. Connect the eDP cable to the connector on the display assembly. 4. Install the: a. display panel b. display bezel NOTE: This is applicable only for non touch systems. c. display assembly d. battery e. base cover 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your system.
NOTE: This is applicable only for non touch systems. e. display panel 3. Peel the adhesive that secures the camera to the display assembly [1]. 4. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the display assembly [2]. 5. Lift the camera away from the display assembly [3]. Figure 5. Removing the camera from a non touch system Figure 6.
Installing the camera 1. Place the camera on the display assembly. 2. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the display assembly 3. Affix the adhesive to secure the camera to the display assembly. 4. Install the: a. display panel b. display bezel NOTE: This is applicable only for non touch systems. c. display assembly d. battery e. base cover 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your system. Palmrest Replacing the palmrest 1.
3. Install the following components on the new palmrest. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. 4. keyboard assembly system board coin cell battery WLAN card WWAN card smart card cage memory module heat sink assembly power connector port dock frame display assembly smart card cage SSD speakers battery base cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your system.
3 System Setup Boot Sequence 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 • Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option.
General screen options This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer. Option Description System Information This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer. • System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.
Option SATA Operation Drives SMART Reporting Description • COM1: This option is enabled by default. • COM2 • COM3 • COM4 Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are: • Disabled • AHCI • RAID On: This option is enabled by default. Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. All drives are enabled by default. The options are: • SATA-1 • M.
Option Description Keyboard Backlight with AC The Keyboard Backlight with AC option does not affect the main keyboard illumination feature. Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels. This field has an effect when the backlight is enabled. Keyboard Backlight Timeout with AC The Keyboard Backlight Timeout dims out with AC option. The main keyboard illumination feature is not affected. Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels.
Option Description Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords. Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected. NOTE: If Strong Password is enabled, Admin and System passwords must contain at least one uppercase character, one lowercase character and be at least 8 characters long. Password Configuration Allows you to determine the minimum and maximum length of Administrator and System passwords.
Option Description • One Time Enable • Disable Default setting: Enable Admin Setup Lockout Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set. Default Setting: Disabled Secure Boot screen options Option Description Secure Boot Enable This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature. • Disabled • Enabled Default setting: Enabled.
Option Description • Save to File—Saves the key to a user-selected file • Replace from File—Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected file • Append from File—Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected file • Delete—Deletes the selected key • Reset All Keys—Resets to default setting • Delete All Keys—Deletes all the keys NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made will be erased and the keys will restore to default settings.
Option Description Default setting: The option is enabled. Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature. • Enable Intel SpeedStep Default setting: The option is enabled. C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states. • C states Default setting: The option is enabled. Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor. • Enable Intel TurboBoost Default setting: The option is enabled.
Option Description Wireless Radio Control Allows you to enable or disable the feature that automatically switches from wired or wireless networks without depending on the physical connection. • Control WLAN Radio • Control WWAN Radio Default setting: The option is disabled. Wake on LAN/ WLAN Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer from the Off state when triggered by a LAN signal.
POST Behavior screen options Option Description Adapter Warnings Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power adapters. Default setting: Enable Adapter Warnings Keypad (Embedded) Allows you to choose one of two methods to enable the keypad that is embedded in the internal keyboard. • Fn Key Only: This option is enabled by default. • By Numlock NOTE: When setup is running, this option has no effect. Setup works in Fn Key Only mode.
Virtualization support screen options Option Description Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology. Enable Intel Virtualization Technology (default). VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O. Enable VT for Direct I/O - enabled by default.
Option Description BIOS Recovery • Internal HDD • Internal SDD • Internal mSATA • Internal eMMC This field allows you to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recover file on the user primary hard drive or an external USB key. • BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive (enabled by default) System Log screen options Option Description BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
System and setup password You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. Password type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
4 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.
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5 Technical specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer in: • Windows 10, click or tap Start → Settings → System → About. • Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, click or tap Start • Windows 7, click Start → PC Settings → PC and devices → PC Info. , right-click My Computer, and then select Properties.
Audio specifications Feature Specification Types Four-channel high-definition audio Controller Realtek ALC3235 Stereo conversion 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Internal interface High-definition audio External interface Microphone-in, stereo headphones, and headset combo connector Speakers Two Internal speaker amplifier 2 W (RMS) per channel Volume controls Hot keys Video specifications Feature Specification Type Integrated on system board UMA controller Intel HD Gra
Features Specification • Bluetooth 4.1 LE Port and connector specifications Feature Specification Audio One microphone/stereo headphone/speakers connector Video • One HDMI • One mDP Network adapter One RJ-45 connector USB Three USB 3.0, one PowerShare Memory card reader Up to SD4.0 Micro Subscriber Identity Module (uSIM) card One Docking port One Smart Card One Display specifications Feature Specification HD anti-glare Height 181.4 mm (7.14 inches) Width 290.5 mm (11.
Feature Specification Refresh rate 60 Hz/48 Hz Maximum viewing angles (horizontal) +/-80° Maximum viewing angles (vertical) +/-80° Pixel pitch 0.144 x 0.144 Keyboard specifications Feature Number of keys Specification • United States: 82 keys • United Kingdom: 83 keys • Brazil: 84 keys • Japan: 86 keys Touchpad specifications Feature Specification Active Area: X-axis 99.50 mm Y-axis 51.
Feature Specification Weight 300.00 g (0.66 lb) Voltage 7.40 VDC Life span 300 discharge per charge cycles Temperature range Operating • Charge: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 158°F) • Discharge: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 122°F) • Operating: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Non-operating - 20°C to 65°C (- 4°F to 149°F) Coin cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell AC Adapter specifications Feature Specification Type 65 W and 90 W Input voltage 90 V AC to 264 V AC Input current (maximum) 1.
Feature Specification Back height (touch) 20.95 mm (0.82 inch) Width 310.5 mm (12.22 inches) Depth 215.15 mm (8.47 inches) Weight (non-touch with 3–cell battery) 1.24 kg (2.74 lb) Weight (touch with 3–cell battery) 1.466 kg (3.
6 Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Go to Dell.com/support. 2. Select your support category. 3.
