Dell G7 17-7790 Repair

Released in early 2019, the Dell G7 7790 is a 17.3-inch gaming laptop in Dell's G Series lineup. It was positioned between the budget-oriented Inspiron Gaming and the higher-end Alienware models. The G7 7790 was available with 8th or 9th Generation Intel Core processors and several NVIDIA GPU options that varied in performance and price.

The device supports up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM and includes dual storage options for SSD and HDD configurations. It also features Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, an RGB-backlit keyboard, and optional 144Hz display variants. Internal components such as RAM and storage drives are accessible through the bottom panel, allowing for straightforward upgrades and maintenance.

The Dell G7 7790 can be identified by the model number "G7 7790," which appears on the label on the bottom case and in the system BIOS. The laptop is matte black or alpine white chassis with blue trim around the touchpad and rear exhaust vents. It has a narrow-bezel display, a blue-backlit keyboard, and dual rear cooling vents with fan grilles. It also has HDMI 2.0, Mini DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 3 on select models, three USB 3.1 ports, an SD card slot, Ethernet port, and a headphone jack. To confirm your specific model, check the service tag printed on the underside of the laptop or enter it on Dell's official support site to verify that it corresponds to the G7 7790.

• Dimensions and Weight:
  • Height (Front): 25 mm (0.98 in.)
  • Height (Rear): 23.22 mm (0.91 in.)
  • Width: 404 mm (15.91 in.)
  • Depth: 295.80 mm (11.65 in.)
  • Weight: 3.30 kg (7.27 lb)
• Processor Options:
  • 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8300HQ – 4 cores, 8 threads, up to 4.0 GHz, 8 MB cache
  • 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750HQ – 6 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.1 GHz, 9 MB cache
  • 9th Gen Intel Core i5-9300H – 4 cores, 8 threads, up to 4.1 GHz, 8 MB cache
  • 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H – 6 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.5 GHz, 12 MB cache
  • 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9980H – 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 16 MB cache
• Chipset:
  • Intel HM370 chipset supporting up to PCIe Gen3.0 and 64-bit DRAM bus width
• Memory:
  • Type: DDR4
  • Speed: Up to 2666 MHz
  • Slots: Two SODIMM slots
  • Maximum Capacity: 32 GB
  • Configurations Supported:
    • 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB per slot
    • Configurations: 4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
• Storage Options:
  • 2.5-inch HDD (SATA):
    • 500 GB (7200 RPM)
    • 1 TB (5400 RPM)
    • 2 TB (5400 RPM)
    • 1 TB (5400 RPM) + 8 GB hybrid drive
  • M.2 SSD:
    • M.2 2230 PCIe NVMe 3x2 up to 512 GB
    • M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe 3x4 up to 1 TB
• Graphics Options:
  • Discrete GPUs:
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti – 6 GB GDDR6
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 – 6 GB GDDR6
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q – 8 GB GDDR6
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q – 8 GB GDDR6
  • Integrated GPU:
    • Intel UHD Graphics 630 (for 8th/9th Gen Intel CPUs)
• Display:
  • Size: 17.3 inches
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
  • Panel Type: Wide Viewing Angle (WVA)
  • Luminance: 300 nits
  • Refresh Rate: 60 Hz or 144 Hz (optional)
  • Response Time: 35 ms (60 Hz), 19 ms (144 Hz)
  • Contrast Ratio: 600:1
  • Color Gamut: 72% NTSC
  • Pixel Density: 127 PPI
  • Anti-glare Finish: Yes
  • Touch Support: No
• Ports and Connectors:
  • External:
    • 1 x RJ-45 (Ethernet)
    • 1 x HDMI 2.0b
    • 1 x mini DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C) / DisplayPort
    • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
    • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 with PowerShare
    • 1 x Headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
    • 1 x SD-card slot
    • 1 x Wedge-shaped lock slot
    • 1 x Power adapter port
  • Internal:
    • 1 x M.2 2230 PCIe NVMe Gen 3x2 slot (for SSD)
    • 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Gen 3x4 slot (for SSD or Intel Optane memory)
    • 1 x M.2 PCIe Gen 3x2 slot (for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card)
• Wireless Communications:
  • Wi-Fi Module Options:
    • Qualcomm QCA61x4A (DW1820) – Up to 867 Mbps
    • Intel 9560 2x2 ac – Up to 1.73 Gbps
    • Rivet Killer 1550 2x2 ac – Up to 1.73 Gbps
  • Bluetooth:
    • Bluetooth 4.2 (supported by the latest Windows 10 update)
    • Bluetooth 5.0 (supported by the latest Windows 10 update)
• Audio:
  • Speakers: Dual speakers with Nahimic 3D audio
  • Microphone: Dual-array microphone
  • Audio Codec: Realtek ALC3246
• Battery Options:
  • Type: 4-cell lithium-ion
  • Capacity Options:
    • 60 Wh
    • 90 Wh
• Operating System:
  • Pre-installed: Windows 10 Home or Pro (varies by configuration)
• Chipset:
  • Model: Intel HM370
  • Bus Support: Up to PCIe Gen3.0
  • Flash EPROM: 16 MMB

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