Dell Inspiron 13 5310 User Manual

Steps
1. Remove the five screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Loosen the two captive screws (M2x7).
3. Pry the base cover from the gap created between the base cover and palm-rest assembly and continue to work on the sides
to open the base cover.
4. Lift and slide the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.
Installing the base cover
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 base cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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Dell Inspiron 13 5310 Specifications

General

Display Size	13.3 inches
Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Battery	4-Cell, 54 WHr
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1
Keyboard	Backlit Keyboard
Processor	11th Gen Intel Core i5/i7
RAM	8GB/16GB LPDDR4x
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10 Home / Windows 10 Pro
Webcam	720p HD
Audio	Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x headphone/microphone combo
Resolution	2560 x 1600
Weight	1.25 kg

Summary

Working Inside Your Computer

Preparation and Safety

Covers essential steps before working inside the computer, including entering Service Mode and general safety guidelines.

ESD Protection

Details electrostatic discharge (ESD) risks and provides methods to prevent damage to components.

Removing and Installing Components

Tools, Screws, and Component Overview

Lists recommended tools, screw types, and identifies major computer components for service.

Base Cover Service

Procedure for removing and installing the computer's base cover.

Solid-State Drive Service

Instructions for removing and installing M.2 2230 and M.2 2280 solid-state drives.

Wireless Card Service

Steps for removing and installing the wireless card and its bracket.

Battery Replacement

Covers lithium-ion battery precautions and procedures for removal and installation.

Coin-Cell Battery Service

Procedure for removing and installing the coin-cell battery.

Speaker Service

Instructions for removing and installing the computer's speakers.

Fan Replacement

Details on removing and installing the left and right cooling fans.

Touchpad Service

Procedure for removing and installing the touchpad and its bracket.

Display Assembly Service

Steps for removing and installing the computer's display assembly.

I/O Board Service

Instructions for removing and installing the I/O board and its cable.

Power Button and Fingerprint Reader Service

Procedure for removing and installing the power button with optional fingerprint reader.

Heat Sink Service

Steps for removing and installing the heat sink, including thermal grease application.

System Board Replacement

Detailed guide for removing and installing the computer's system board.

Palm-Rest and Keyboard Assembly Service

Procedure for removing and installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Drivers and Downloads

System Setup and Configuration

BIOS Setup and Navigation

Guide to entering the BIOS setup program and using navigation keys for system configuration.

Boot Sequence and System Options

Details on configuring boot order, system information, and various setup options.

Updating the BIOS in Windows

Instructions for updating the system BIOS from within the Windows operating system.

Updating BIOS via USB Flash Drive

Procedure to update the system BIOS using a bootable USB flash drive.

Flashing BIOS from F12 Menu

Guide to updating the system BIOS using the F12 One-Time boot menu.

System and Setup Password Management

Covers assigning, changing, and deleting system and setup passwords for security.

Clearing CMOS Settings

Procedure for clearing the computer's CMOS settings.

Clearing BIOS Passwords

Information on how to clear BIOS (System Setup) and system passwords.

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

System Identification and Diagnostic Lights

Locating the Service Tag and interpreting system diagnostic light codes for troubleshooting.

System Diagnostics and OS Recovery

Using SupportAssist for hardware diagnostics and recovering the operating system.

BIOS and WiFi Troubleshooting

Procedures for flashing the BIOS via USB and performing a WiFi power cycle.

Getting Help and Contacting Dell

Dell Self-Help Resources

Listing of online resources, knowledge base articles, and user manuals for product support.

Contacting Dell Support

Information on how to contact Dell for sales, technical support, and customer service issues.