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Inspiron 16 5625
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: P117F
Regulatory Type: P117F005
April 2022
Rev. A01

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  • Page 1 Inspiron 16 5625 Service Manual Regulatory Model: P117F Regulatory Type: P117F005 April 2022 Rev. A01...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2022 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Transporting sensitive components.......................... 9 After working inside your computer..........................9 Chapter 2: Removing and installing components................10 Recommended tools................................10 Screw list..................................... 10 Major components of Inspiron 16 5625.........................11 Base cover................................... 13 Removing the base cover............................13 Installing the base cover.............................15 Battery....................................17 Lithium-ion battery precautions..........................17...
  • Page 4 Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows..................67 Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu..................68 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting......................69 Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries........................69 Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code of your Dell computer ..........69 System-diagnostic lights..............................70 SupportAssist | On-board Diagnostics..........................71 Contents...
  • Page 5 Recovering the operating system..........................71 Backup media and recovery options..........................72 WiFi power cycle................................72 Drain residual flea power (perform hard reset)......................72 Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell................73 Contents...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Working Inside Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    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.

  • Page 8: Esd Field Service Kit

    Always place parts in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside an anti-static bag. ● 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. Working inside your computer...

  • Page 9: Transporting Sensitive Components

    It is recommended that all field service technicians use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat at all times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical that technicians keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Removing And Installing Components

    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 ●...

  • Page 11: Major Components Of Inspiron 16 5625

    M2x3 fingerprint reader Power-button board M2x3 Power-button board M2x1.8 I/O board M2x3 Touchpad M1.6x2 Touchpad M2x1.8 Display hinges M2.5x5 Major components of Inspiron 16 5625 The following image shows the major components of Inspiron 16 5625. Removing and installing components...
  • Page 12 1. Base cover 2. Power-adapter port 3. Memory module 4. System board 5. Battery 6. Touchpad 7. Palm-rest and keyboard assembly 8. Left speaker 9. Display assembly 10. Right speaker 11. I/O board 12. Wireless-card bracket 13. Wireless card 14. M.2 2280 solid-state drive 15.

  • Page 13: Base Cover

    20. Power-button board 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.
  • Page 14 Removing and installing components...

  • Page 15: Installing The Base Cover

    Steps 1. Remove the seven screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Loosen the two captive screws. 3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the bottom left and continue to work on the sides to open the base cover. 4.
  • Page 16 Removing and installing components...

  • Page 17: Battery

    ● 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.

  • Page 18: Removing The 3-Cell Battery

    ● Always purchase genuine batteries from www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers. ● Swollen batteries should not be used and should be replaced and disposed properly. For guidelines on how to handle and replace swollen Lithium-ion batteries, see Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries.

  • Page 19: Removing The 4-Cell Battery

    Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Replace the three screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Connect the battery cable to the system board. 4.

  • Page 20: Installing The 4-Cell Battery

    Steps 1. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery. 2. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. 3. Remove the five screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the 4-cell battery Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

  • Page 21: Memory Modules

    Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Replace the five screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Connect the battery cable to the system board. 4.

  • Page 22: Installing The Memory Module

    Steps 1. Lift the mylar covering the memory module. 2. Using your fingertips, carefully spread apart the securing-clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops-up. 3. Remove the memory module from the memory-module slot on the system board. NOTE: Your computer has two memory modules installed.
  • Page 23 Steps 1. Lift the mylar covering the memory-module slot. 2. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot on the system board. 3. Slide the memory module into the memory-module slot on the system board. 4.

  • Page 24: Solid-State Drive

    If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (shipped with the computer) with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, a mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.

  • Page 25: Installing The M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive

    If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (shipped with the computer) with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, a mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.

  • Page 26: Removing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive

    If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (shipped with the computer) with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, a mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.

  • Page 27: Installing The M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive

    If you are replacing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (shipped with the computer) with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive, a mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive is required. Please contact Dell support to purchase the mounting bracket for the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.

  • Page 28: Wireless Card

    Steps 1. Align the notch on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot. 2. Slide the M.2 2280 solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot 3. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Next steps 1.

  • Page 29: Installing The Wireless Card

    Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Lift the wireless-card bracket off the wireless card. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card. 4. Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card slot. Installing the wireless card Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
  • Page 30 Steps 1. Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card slot and insert the wireless card at an angle into the wireless-card slot. The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card that is supported by your computer. Table 2.

  • Page 31: Fan

    2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the fan and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1.

  • Page 32: Coin-Cell Battery

    Steps 1. Align the screw holes of the fan with screws on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Connect the fan cable to the system board. Next steps 1.

  • Page 33: Installing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Steps 1. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the I/O board. 2. Pry the coin-cell battery from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the coin-cell battery Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the coin-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

  • Page 34: Heat Sink

    Steps 1. Install the coin-cell battery into its slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the I/O board. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
  • Page 35 NOTE: This is the heatsink for your computer that supports the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). NOTE: This is the heatsink for your computer that supports integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). Steps 1. In reverse sequential order (7>6>5>4>3>2>1), or (4>3>2>1), whichever is applicable, loosen the seven or four captive screws, whichever is applicable, that secure the heat sink to the system board.

  • Page 36: Installing The Heatsink

    Installing the heatsink Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task NOTE: If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

  • Page 37: Display Assembly

    NOTE: This is the heatsink for your computer that supports the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink to the screw holes on the system board. 2. In sequential order (1>2>3>4>5>6>7) or (1>2>3>4), tighten the seven or four captive screws, whichever is applicable, that secure the heat sink to the system board.
  • Page 38 Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the right display hinge of the display assembly to the system board. 2. Open the right display hinge at an angle of 90 degrees. 3. Remove the three screws (M2.5x5) that secure the left display hinge to the system board. 4.

  • Page 39: Installing The Display Assembly

    Installing the display assembly Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the display assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

  • Page 40: I/O Board

    4. Replace the three screws (M2.5x5) that secure the left display hinge to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 5. Close the right display hinge and align the screw holes on the right display hinge with the screw holes on the system board. 6.

  • Page 41: Installing The I/O Board

    4. Disconnect the I/O board cable from the I/O board. 5. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the I/O board. 6. Lift the fingerprint-reader cable connector latch and disconnect the optional fingerprint-reader cable from the I/O board. 7. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 8.

  • Page 42: Touchpad

    2. Install the base cover. 3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Touchpad Removing the touchpad Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the 3-cell battery 4-cell battery, whichever is applicable.

  • Page 43: Speakers

    About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the touchpad and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Slide the touchpad onto the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Replace the two screws (M2x1.8) that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3.

  • Page 44: Installing The Speakers

    Steps 1. Release the latch of the keyboard backlit connector on the system board and disconnect the keyboard backlit cable. 2. Release the latch of the keyboard connector on the system board and disconnect the keyboard cable. 3. Release the latch of the touchpad connector on the system board and disconnect the touchpad cable. 4.
  • Page 45 About this task NOTE: If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. The following image(s) indicate the location of the speakers and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1.

  • Page 46: System Board

    Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. System board Removing the system board Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the memory module.
  • Page 47 10. I/O board-cable connector Steps 1. Remove the three screws (M2.5x5) that secure the right display hinge to the system board. 2. Open the right display hinge at an angle of 90 degrees. 3. Peel the clear adhesive tape of the display cable connector. 4.

  • Page 48: Installing The System Board

    11. Release the latch of the touchpad connector on the system board and disconnect the touchpad cable. 12. Peel the clear adhesive tape to lift the latch of the I/O board connector and disconnect the I/O board connector from the system board.
  • Page 49 Steps 1. Install the system board at an angle and ensure that the ports are properly aligned with the port openings. 2. Place the system board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.

  • Page 50: Power-Button Board

    12. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the Type-C port-bracket to the system board. 13. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board and replace the adhesive tape on the cable. 14. Connect the display cable to the system board, close the latch of the display cable connector and replace the clear adhesive tape on the display cable connector.

  • Page 51: Installing The Power-Button Board

    3. Lift the fingerprint-reader cable connector latch and disconnect the optional fingerprint-reader cable from the I/O board. 4. Lift the latch of the power-button connector on the power-button board and disconnect the power-button cable from the power-button board. 5. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the power-button board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 6.

  • Page 52: Power Button With Optional Fingerprint Reader

    Power button with optional fingerprint reader Removing the power button with optional fingerprint reader Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the power-button board. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the power button and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1.

  • Page 53: Power-Adapter Port

    Steps 1. Align the screw hole on the power button with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Place the power button on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the power button to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.

  • Page 54: Installing The Power-Adapter Port

    Steps 1. Remove the three screws (M2.5x5) that secure the left display hinge to the system board. 2. Open the left display hinge at an angle of 90 degrees. 3. Peel the adhesive tape and disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board. 4.

  • Page 55: Palm-Rest And Keyboard Assembly

    Steps 1. Place the power-adapter port into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Adhere the tape that secures the power-adapter port cable to the system board. 3. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board. 4. Adhere the tape that covers the power-adapter port connector on the system board. 5.

  • Page 56: Installing The Palm-Rest And Keyboard Assembly

    14. Remove the system board. 15. Remove the speakers. 16. Remove the touchpad. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps After performing the pre-requisites, you are left with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: The palm-rest and keyboard assembly includes the following components: ●...
  • Page 57 Steps Place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on a flat and clean surface and perform the post-requisites to install the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: The palm-rest and keyboard assembly includes the following components: ● Palm rest ● Keyboard ● Wireless antenna (2) Next steps 1.

  • Page 58: Chapter 3: Drivers And Downloads

    Drivers and downloads When troubleshooting, downloading or installing drivers it is recommended that you read the Dell Knowledge Based article, Drivers and Downloads FAQ 000123347. Drivers and downloads...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    BIOS setup CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not be displayed. NOTE: Before you change BIOS Setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS Setup program screen information for future reference.

  • Page 60: One Time Boot Menu

    Table 3. Navigation keys (continued) Keys Navigation Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system. One time boot menu To enter one time boot menu, turn on your computer, and then press F12 immediately.
  • Page 61 Table 4. System setup options—Main menu (continued) Main Keyboard Type Displays the type of the keyboard (option could be backlit or non-backlit). Table 5. System setup options—Advance menu Advance Multi-Cores Support Displays the support status for multi-cores. Virtualization Specify whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Onboard Virtualization Technology.
  • Page 62 Table 5. System setup options—Advance menu (continued) Advance Power Option Power on LID open Controls the Power function on LID open action. Options are: ● Enabled (Default) ● Disabled Maintenance Maintenance information. Data Wipe on next boot Performs Data wipe on next boot. Options are: ●...
  • Page 63 Table 5. System setup options—Advance menu (continued) Advance Internal Bluetooth Allows to Switch-on/switch-off the Bluetooth. Options are: ● Enabled (Default) ● Disabled Internal WLAN Allows to Switch-on/switch-off the Wireless Card. Options are: ● Enabled (Default) ● Disabled Media Card Reader Allows to enable/disable the Media Card reader.
  • Page 64 Displays the Default UEFI Boot Path of the computer Operating System and allows to navigate and select the EFI file. File Browser Del Boot Option Windows Boot Manager: Displays the Dell Boot Path of the Default Boot Option.. BIOS setup...

  • Page 65: System And Setup Password

    Table 7. System setup options—Boot menu (continued) Boot UEFI BOOT HDD1- Windows Boot Manager Displays the Device ID of the Secondary Storage of the computer. UEFI Onboard LAN IPv4 Displays the Device ID of the UEFI enabled Onboard IPv4 LAN controller. UEFI Onboard LAN IPv6 Displays the Device ID of the UEFI enabled Onboard IPv6 LAN controller.

  • Page 66: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System Setup Password

    Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords About this task To clear the system or BIOS passwords, contact Dell technical support as described at www.dell.com/contactdell. NOTE: For information on how to reset Windows or application passwords, refer to the documentation accompanying Windows or your application.

  • Page 67: Updating The Bios

    Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. Click Product support. In the Search support box, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Search. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the SupportAssist feature to automatically identify your computer. You can also use the product ID or manually browse for your computer model.

  • Page 68: Updating The Bios From The F12 One-Time Boot Menu

    One-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.

  • Page 69: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    ● 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.

  • Page 70: System-Diagnostic Lights

    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. Table 10. Diagnostic-light LED codes...

  • Page 71: Supportassist | On-Board Diagnostics

    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.

  • Page 72: Backup Media And Recovery Options

    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...

  • Page 73: Chapter 6: Getting Help And Contacting Dell

    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 11. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com My Dell app...

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