DELL Vostro 15 3546
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1. m System Overview Front and Back View O N ow Ww P 13 e CES CJ QE OEC OL OX XC XC C X JC JC JC C Eases LOC OC OCC OUOU CI CC JC UI JL ec 7 li W T 7 T 10 microphone camera status light optical drive memory card reader power and battery status light audio connector USB 2 0 connector 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 19 20 camera power button USB 2 0 connector touchpad speakers USB 3 0 connector network connector 15 VGA connector 16 air vents 17 power connector 18 security cable slot 19 battery 20 service tag label Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety Unless otherwise noted each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist e You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer e Acomponent can be replaced or if purchased separately installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order A WARNING Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels After you finish working inside the computer replace all covers panels and screws before connecting to the2. CPU Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L5 Cache Fixed HDD SATA ODD AC Adapter Type System Memory Extended Memory Memory Speed Description Displays the speed of the processor Displays the processor ID Displays the processor L1 cache size Displays the processor L2 cache size Displays the processor L5 cache size Displays the model number and capacity of the hard drive Displays the model number and capacity of the optical drive Displays the type of the AC adapter Displays the system memory installed on the computer Displays the extended memory on the computer Displays the memory speed The Advanced tab allows you to set various functions that affect the performance of the computer The table below defines the function of each option and its default value Table 3 Advanced Options Option Intel R SpeedStep TM Virtualization 36 Description Enable or disable the Default Enabled Intel R SpeedStep TM feature Enable or disable the Default Enabled Intel Virtualization feature Option Integrated NIC USB Emulation USB Wake Support SATA Operation Adapter Warnings Function Key Behavior Battery Health Miscellaneous Devices External USB Ports Microphone Camera Internal Bluetooth Internal WLAN Media Card Reader Optical Drive Boot Disable USB debug Description Enable or disable the power supply to the on board network car
3. Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes 6 Press Y to save the changes and exit from the System Setup The computer reboots 40 Diagnostics Enhanced Pre Boot System Assessment ePSA Diagnostics he ePSA diagnostics also known as system diagnostics performs a complete check of your hardware The ePSA is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for particular devices or device groups allowing you to Ea Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode Repeat tests Display or save test results Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device s View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing CAUTION Use the system diagnostics to test only your computer Using this program with other computers may cause invalid results or error messages NOTE Some tests for specific devices require user interaction Always ensure that you are present at the computer terminal when the diagnostic tests are performed Power on the computer As the computer boots press the F12 key as the Dell logo appears On the boot menu screen select the Diagnostics option The Enhanced Pre boot System Assessment window is displayed listing all devices detected in the computer The diagnosti
4. This field displays if a system password is set for this computer or not Default Not Set This field displays if an HDD password is set for this computer or not Default Not Set Allows you to add remove permission for changing passwords Allows you to bypass the system password and the internal HDD password prompts during a system restart resume from hibernate state Default Disabled Enable or disable the Computrace feature on your computer The Boot tab allows you to change the boot sequence Table 5 Boot Options Option Fast Boot Boot List Option File Browser Add Boot Option File Browser Del Boot Option Secure Boot Load Legacy Option ROM Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 Boot Option 2 Boot Option 3 38 Description Enable or disable fast boot of system Default Enabled Default UEFI Enable or disable secure boot Default Enabled Allows you to load legacy option Default Disabled Default Windows Boot Manager Default Onboard NIC IPV4 Default Onboard NIC IPV6 Exit This section allows you to save discard and load default settings before exiting from System Setup Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your BIOS system setup on replacing the system board or if an update is available For laptops ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power Outlet 1 Re start the computer 2 Goto dell com support 3 Enter the
5. b Slide the optical drive out of the computer 2 vH Installing the Optical Drive BwuvmP Slide the optical drive into the computer Tighten the screw to secure the optical drive Install the battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Access Panel Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the battery Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a Loosen the screw that secures access panel to computer 1 b Slide the access panel from the computer 2 11 4 Liftthe access panel off the computer Installing the Access Panel Insert the access panel into the chassis Tighten the screw to secure the access panel to the chassis Install battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer PWN EP Removing the Hard Drive Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the battery Remove the access panel Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a Remove the screw that secures the hard drive to the computer 1 b Slide the hard drive out from the computer 2 ANNB 12 c Lift the hard drive upwards from the computer 3 Installing the Hard Drive 4 Slide the hard drive into the connector Tighten the screw to secure it to the chassis Install a access panel b battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your com
6. C Q 0 C D AL 0 C Re enter the system password when prompted 4 Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK 5 Select Setup Password type your system password and press Enter or Tab A message prompts you to re type the setup password 6 Type the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK A Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes 8 Press Y to save the changes The computer reboots Deleting or Changing an Existing System and or Setup Password Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked in the System Setup before attempting to delete or change the existing System and or Setup password You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password if the Password Status is Locked To enter the System Setup press F2 immediately after a power on or reboot 1 Inthe System BIOS or System Setup screen select System Security and press Enter The System Security screen is displayed 2 Inthe System Security screen verify that Password Status is Unlocked t Select System Password alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab 4 Select Setup Password alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab NOTE If you change the System and or Setup password re enter the new password when promoted If you delete the System and or Setup password confirm the deletion when promoted 5 Press
7. Processor Line e Ath Generation Intel Core i7 U Processor Line e Intel Celeron L1 cache 128 KB L2 cache 512 KB L5 cache Up to 4 MB Table 8 Memory Feature Description Memory connector one internally accessible DDR3L connector Memory capacity 2 GB 4 GB Memory speed 1600 MHz Minimum memory 2 GB Maximum memory 4 GB 43 Table 9 Audio Feature Type Controller Stereo conversion Interface Speakers Volume controls Table 10 Video Feature Video type Video Controller UMA Discrete Data bus External display support Table 11 Camera Feature Camera Resolution Video Resolution maximum Diagonal viewing angle Table 12 Communication Feature Network adapter Wireless Table 13 Ports and Connectors Feature Audio Video Network adapter USB 44 Description 2 channel high definition audio Realtek ALC3234 24 bit analog to digital and digital to analog Intel HDA bus 2x2W program menu and keyboard media control keys Description eDP Intel HD Graphics shared memory NVIDIA GeForce 820M up to 2 GB DDR3 64 bits VGA Description HD resolution 1280 x 720 HD at 30 fps maximum 74 Description 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN on Motherboard LOM e Wi Fi 802 11 b g n e Bluetooth 4 0 Description one headphone microphone combo port headset VGA one RJ 45 port e one USB 3 0 port Feature Description e two USB 2 0 ports NOTE The powered USB 3 0 connector
8. Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit K NOTE To locate the Service Tag click Where is my Service Tag NOTE If you cannot find your Service Tag click Detect My Product Proceed with the instructions on screen 4 Ifyou are unable to locate or find the Service Tag click the Product Category of your computer 5 Choose the Product Type from the list 6 Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears 7 Click Get drivers and click View All Drivers The Drivers and Downloads page opens 8 Onthe Drivers and Downloads screen under the Operating System drop down list select BIOS 9 Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File You can also analyze which drivers need an update To do this for your product click Analyze System for Updates and follow the instructions on the screen 10 Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window click Download File The File Download window appears 11 Click Save to save the file on your computer 12 Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer Follow the instructions on the screen 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 settin
9. Tighten the screws to secure the battery connector to the computer 2 Install the a palmrest assembly b keyboard c memory module d hard drive e WLAN f access panel g optical disk drive h battery 3 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove a battery b optical disk drive C access panel d hard drive e f 9 memory module keyboard palmrest assembly 3 Push the coin cell release latch using a scribe and then pull the coin cell battery to remove it from the computer 20 e f af Installing the Coin cell battery 1 Insert the coin cell battery and press to lock 2 Install a palmrest assembly b keyboard c memory module d hard drive e WLAN f access panel g optical disk drive h battery 3 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Optical Drive Connector 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove a battery b optical disk drive C access panel d hard drive e memory module f keyboard g palmrest assembly 3 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive connector to the computer and remove it from the computer 21 Installing the Optical Drive Connector 1 Tighten the screws to secure the optical drive connector to the computer 2 Instal
10. b Flip the keyboard to access the cable below 2 4 Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a Lift the locking tab and disconnect the cable from the locking tab 1 b Disconnect the keyboard cable from the computer 2 15 Installing the Keyboard 1 Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board 2 Flip the keyboard after connecting the keyboard cable 3 Slide the keyboard into the retaining slots 4 Pressthe top edge to lock the keyboard in place 5 Install the battery 6 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer If a new keyboard is to be replaced perform the following steps for keyboard replacement NOTE When a new keyboard is shipped out for replacement the keyboard cables will not be folded Follow the instructions below in order to fold the cables correctly 1 Place the keyboard on a flat and clean surface 2 Lift the keyboard cable and fold the keyboard backlight cable at the fold line 3 Using the alignment line fold the keyboard cable 16 4 Once done the folds should look as shown below Removing the Palmrest Assembly Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the battery Remove the access panel Remove the keyboard Flip the computer and remove the screws at the base of the computer Then release the tabs securing the base cover oO PwWN PP 17 6 Perform the following steps as
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12. shown in the illustration a Flip the computer and disconnect the touchpad and power cables by pressing locking tab 1 b Lift the touchpad and power cables from locking tab 2 c Remove the screws from inside the keyboard cavity 3 7 Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a Gently pry up the palmrest from the computer 1 b Slide the plamrest from the computer 2 18 Installing the Palmrest Assembly Place the palmrest on the chassis and press the notches until it clicks in place Connect the touchpad and power cables to the system board Tighten the screws to secure it to the system board Turn the computer over and tighten the screws at the base of the computer Install keyboard memory module hard drive WLAN access panel optical disk drive battery 6 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer yo Pwn P o ocoo0ocwv Removing the Battery Connector 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove a battery b optical disk drive C access panel d hard drive e f 9 memory module keyboard palmrest assembly 3 Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration 19 bd Remove the screws that secure the battery connector to the computer 1 Lift the battery connector partially to a 45 degree angle 2 Remove the battery connector from the computer 3 oo Installing the Battery Connector 1
13. to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Small flat blade screwdriver 0 Phillips screwdriver 1 Phillips screwdriver Small plastic scribe Turning Off Your Computer A CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before 1 you turn off your computer Shut down the operating system e n Windows 8 1 Using a touch enabled device a Swipe in from the right edge of the screen opening the Charms menu and select Settings l b Select the O and then select Shut down Using a mouse a Point to upper right corner of the screen and click Settings l b Click the O and select Shut down e n Windows 7 1 Click start 2 Click Shut Down or 1 Click start 2 Click the arrow in the lower right corner of the Start menu as shown below and then click 9 a Shut Down 2 Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete any replacement procedure ensure you connect any external devices cards and cables before turn
14. to the system board 26 Connect the speakers to the system board Connect the power connector to the system board Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer ous Install a palmrest assembly b keyboard c memory module d hard drive e WLAN f access panel g optical disk drive h battery 8 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Display Assembly 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove battery optical disk drive access panel hard drive memory module keyboard palmrest assembly system board 3 Unroute the WLAN cable and remove the screws that secure the display panel to the chassis 2o7 9oncowv 4 Place the display panel on a stable surface and lift the bezel from the computer 27 28 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display assembly Then lift and remove the display hinges away from the display assembly Remove the screws securing the display panel to the display assembly Then flip the display panel to access the cables underneath 7 Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a Lift the eDP cable from the computer 1 b Disconnect the eDP cable c Remove the display panel from the computer 3 MTS T aa yuu we Installing the Display Assembly Connect the eDP cable to the display panel Tighten the screws to secure the di
15. Dell Vostro 15 3546 Owner s Manual Regulatory Model P45F Regulatory Type P45F001 Notes Cautions and Warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer AN CAUTION A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem A WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Copyright 2014 Dell Inc All rights reserved This product is protected by U S and international copyright and intellectual property laws Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc in the United States and or other jurisdictions All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies 2014 08 Rev AOO Contents 1 Working ori Your Computer teer iint erae tn ta Eee o Een c rusa uera nre UE ue 5 Connecting the Power Adapter mainitun eeatt eta uh ae E teo tenter de br dde 5 System Overview ina o e o Ee den dev ed Re e E edet f etes 6 Front andBacle View o es Ud oUm Qe ati e er t teta ta OS 6 Before Working Inside Your Computer sssssssssssssssssseseee eene entre ete nn ner nn nennen ennt sterne 7 Recommended LOOMS ei c d oe ite eene fo ott eee eed 8 Turning Off Your Computer niiae en ea ope eet Uode el ERR FOE Uu eue e ER n 8 After Working Inside Your Computers air iecit ied eder said ianua ate tee Pent ln ede dere E Den 9 2 Removing and
16. Installing Components eene 10 Removing the Battery nstallitig the Battery iip t Gn ERR RR EORR FRENAR RENT URRE EET ESTERI sen cur RU RENE ERR ETUR E Rena Removing the Optical Drive ict dL e d Eae esed ede Mee Rea Ud teo edie nstalling the Optical DrIV8 tm omn t oe tr ia od Me er ett delet ia Removing the Access Panel stalling the Access Parniel ui eiit etre ret imet etit ten eate ge P Eg o E Ee Pes Removing the Hard DNE iid oc oce tede e et edo re ae eer teneo E E ristalling the Elard Drlve ii b C tee itecto eec ner dan end o e eee Removing the Memory MOGQUle titi oe e ER edo ERE e RR Er ere ate EFE SEa Rd nstallinig the Memory Modules ete a A Aad aad Remiovinig the WLAN Gard cutn ite te es ce d eate er qued p pe d eae adr epe ae eae Astallirig the WLAN Card ito reet te ttr e Peer arte MR ORE Fe Hd ad e EI T Ed Removing the Keyboard rt aea ERR ER HR TERCER ue La HR LER Age d Edd ea Lee e tees nstalling theKeyboatd uos desee ere ur eren ex ee recae ede dunce Macedo orden a Removing the Palmrest Assembly uic de edes cete tut apne aie nstalliag the Palmrest Assembly onte e cte ee ees t tre noi e etie hber in Removing the Battery Connector ieie deiae iE E nt nnn nares ntn A nstalling the Battery Connector Removing the Coin Cell Battery enhner etn thter tenetis ennt enn nnte sese nti nn nstalling the Goin cell battery rere erae AE piece re aee alate lad Removing the Opti
17. also supports Microsoft Kernel Debugging The ports are identified in the documentation shipped with your computer Media card reader Table 14 Display Feature Type Dimensions Height Thickness Width Active area X Y Maximum resolution Maximum Brightness Operating angle Refresh rate Minimum Viewing angles Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Table 15 Keyboard Feature Number of keys Table 16 Touchpad Feature Active Area X axis Y axis one 3 in 1 slot 15 6 inches HD WLED 224 50 mm 8 83 inches 3 2 mm 0 13 inch 360 00 mm 14 17 inches 344 20 mm x 193 50 mm 13 55 inches x 7 62 inches 1366 x 768 pixels 200 nits O closed to 135 60 Hz 40 40 10 30 0 252 mm x 0 252 mm Description US 101 Brazil 104 UK 102 and Japan 105 Description 600 dpi 102 40 mm 4 03 inches 77 40 mm 3 05 inches 45 Table 17 Battery Feature Type Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight Life span Voltage Temperature range Operating Non Operating Coin cell battery Table 18 AC Adapter Feature Type Input voltage Input current maximum Input frequency Output power Output current Rated output voltage Temperature range Operating Non Operating Table 19 Physical Feature Height Width Depth Weight minimum 46 Description e 4 cell smart lithium ion 40 WHr 20 00 mm 0 79 inch 49 6 mm 1 95 inches 272 40 mm 10 72 inches 0 26 kg 0 57 lb 300
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19. cess panel hard drive memory module keyboard palmrest assembly system board 3 Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration 2o070o00o50 a Disconnect the system fan s cable from the system board b Remove the screws that secure the heatsink to the system board 1 c Lift the heatsink from the system board 3 Installing the Heatsink Assembly 1 Insert the heatsink and tighten the screws to secure it to the system board Connect the system fan s cable to the system board 3 Install system board palmrest assembly keyboard memory module hard drive WLAN access panel optical disk drive battery 4 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer pBgpuou oocoocm Removing the Power Connector 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove a battery b optical disk drive C access panel d hard drive e memory module f keyboard g palmrest assembly 3 Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a Disconnect the power connector from the system board 1 32 b Unroute the cable from the retention clips 2 c Lift the power connector from the computer 3 Installing the Power Connector 1 Insert the power connector into its slot on the chassis and guide the cable into the retention tabs 2 Connect the power connector cable to the system board 3 Install a palmrest assembly b keyboard c memory modul
20. cs starts running the tests on all the detected devices If you wish to run a diagnostic test on a specific device press Esc and click Yes to stop the diagnostic test Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests If there are any issues error codes are displayed Note the error code and contact Dell Device Status Lights Icon Description Q Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status 41 Power Status Lights If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet the battery light operates as follows Solid yellow Battery charge is low to critical light Light off AC Battery is fully charged adapter connected Light off AC Battery is medium to fully charged adapter disconnected White light on Battery in charge mode with AC adapter connected 42 Specifications Specifications K NOTE Offerings may vary by region For more information regarding the configuration of your computer click Start Start icon Help and Support and then select the option to view information about your computer Table 6 System Information Feature Description Chipset integrated in processor DRAM bus width 64 bits Flash EPROM 8 MB Table 7 Processor Feature Description Types e 4th Generation Intel Core i3 Processor U Processor Line e Ath Generation Intel Core i5 Processor U
21. d Enable or disable the USB emulation feature Allows USB devices to wake up the computer from standby This feature is enabled only when the AC adapter is connected Supports AHCI only Enables or disables adapter warnings Specifies the behavior of the function key Fn Specifies the health of the battery These fields let you enable or disable various on board devices Enables or disables external USB ports Enables or disables microphone Enables or disables camera Enables or disables internal Bluetooth Enables or disables WLAN Enables or disables media card reader Enables or disables optical drive Enables or disables boot Enables or disables USB debug Default Default Default Default Default Default Default Default Default Default Default Default Default Default Default Enabled Enabled Disabled AHCI Enabled Multimedia key Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled 57 The Security tab displays the security status and allows you to manage the security features of the computer Table 4 Security Options Option Unlock Setup Status Admin Password System Password HDD Password State Password Change Password Bypass Computrace Description This field displays if an admin password is set for this computer or not Default Not Set
22. discharge charge cycle e 14 80 VDC 4 cells 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F 3 V CR2022 lithium ion Description 65W 100 VAC to 240 VAC 1 50 A 1 60 A 1 70 A 2 50 A 50 Hz 60 Hz 65W 3 34 A 4 62 A 19 50 VDC 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F 27 60 mm 1 09 inches 346 00 mm 13 62 inches 246 00 mm 9 68 inches 2 2 kg 4 8 lb Table 20 Environmental Feature Temperature Operating Storage Relative humidity maximum Operating Storage Altitude maximum Operating Non Operating Airborne contaminant level Description 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 40 C to 65 C 40 F to 149 F 10 to 90 non condensing 0 to 95 non condensing 15 2 m to 3048 m 50 to 10 000 ft 0 to 35 C 15 2 m to 10 668 m 50 ft to 35 000 ft G1 as defined by ISA S71 04 1985 47 Contacting Dell Contacting Dell K 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 GO to dell com support Select your support category Verify your country or region
23. e d hard drive e WLAN f access panel g optical disk drive h battery 4 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer 55 5 System Setup System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS level options From the System Setup you can e Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware View the system hardware configuration Enable or disable integrated devices e Set performance and power management thresholds e Manage your computer security 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 e 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 The boot menu options are e Removable Drive if available e STXXXX Drive K NOTE XXX denotes the SATA drive number Optical Drive Diagnostics K NOTE Choosing Diagnostics will display the ePSA diagnostics screen The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen Navigation Keys The following table displays the system setup navigation keys NOTE For most of the system setup options changes that you make are recorded bu
24. gs of your computer A CAUTION The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer CAUTION Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended K NOTE Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled 39 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password You can assign a new System Password and or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and or Setup Password only when Password Status is Unlocked If the Password Status is Locked you cannot change the System Password K NOTE If the password jumper is disabled the existing System Password and Setup Password is deleted and you need not provide the system password to log on to the computer To enter a system setup press lt F2 gt immediately after a power on or re boot 1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen select System Security and press lt Enter gt The System Security screen appears 2 In the System Security screen verify that Password Status is Unlocked 3 Select System Password enter your system password and press lt Enter gt or lt Tab gt Use the following guidelines to assign the system password e A password can have up to 32 characters e The password can contain the numbers O through 9 e Only lower case letters are valid upper case letters are not allowed e Only the following special characters are allowed space
25. ing on your computer A CAUTION To avoid damage to the computer use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers 1 Connect any external devices such as a port replicator or media base and replace any cards such as an ExpressCard 2 Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer CAUTION To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer 3 Replace the battery 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets 5 Turn on your computer 2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer Removing the Battery 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a Slide the latches outward 1 b Release the battery 2 3 Lift the battery to remove it from the computer 10 Installing the Battery 1 2 Insert the battery into the battery slot and press to lock in place Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Optical Drive 1 2 3 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the battery Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a Remove the screw that secures the optical drive 1
26. l the a palmrest assembly b keyboard c memory module d hard drive e WLAN f access panel g optical disk drive h battery 3 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Input Output 1 0 Board 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove battery Optical disk drive a b C access panel d hard drive e f g memory module keyboard palmrest assembly 3 Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a Lift the locking tab 1 b Disconnect the I O board cable from the computer 2 c Lift the I O board partially to a 45 degree angle 3 22 4 Lift the I O board from the computer j Celarts FNM y uM NY Installing the Input Output I O Board 1 Insert the I O board into the chassis 2 Connect the I O board cable to the system board 3 Install a palmrest assembly b keyboard c memory module d hard drive e WLAN f access panel g optical disk drive h battery 4 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer 23 Removing the Speakers 4 24 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove battery Optical disk drive a b C access panel d hard drive e f 9 memory module keyboard palmrest assembly Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a Disconnect the speaker cables from the system b
27. le ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned K NOTE The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document To avoid damaging your computer perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer 1 Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 2 Turn off your computer see Turning off Your Computer 3 Ifthe computer is connected to a docking device docked undock it CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device 4 Disconnect all network cables from the computer 10 11 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface NOTE To avoid damaging the system board you must remove the main battery before you service the computer Remove the main battery Turn the computer top side up Open the display Press the power button to ground the system board CAUTION To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the display CAUTION Before touching anything inside your computer ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface such as the metal at the back of the computer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface
28. oard 1 b Release the speaker cables from the retention tabs 2 Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a Release the speaker assembly from the retention clips 1 b Remove the speakers from the chassis 2 Installing the Speakers 1 Insert the speakers into the chassis and press the retaining clips to lock in place 2 Connect the speakers to the system board 3 Install a palmrest assembly b keyboard c memory module d hard drive e WLAN f access panel g optical disk drive h battery 4 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the System Board 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove a battery b optical disk drive C access panel d WLAN card e hard drive f memory module g keyboard h palmrest assembly 3 Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a Disconnect speaker and power cable 1 b Disconnect display eDP cables 2 EM 25 4 Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a Lift the locking tab 1 b Disconnect I O cable 2 c Disconnect and lift the eDP cable away from the system board 3 4 d Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis 5 m Lasst Installing the System Board 1 Insert the system board into the chassis 2 Connect the I O board connector to the system board 3 Connect the eDP cable
29. power source A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance AN CAUTION Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer D CAUTION Handle components and cards with care Do not touch the components or contacts on a card Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket Hold a component such as a processor by its edges not by its pins D X CAUTION When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connectors with locking tabs if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cab
30. puter Removing the Memory Module 1 2 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove a battery b access panel Pry the securing clips away from the memory module until it pops up Remove the memory module from its socket on the system board 15 Installing the Memory Module BN Insert the memory module into the socket and press to lock the securing clips Install the access panel Install the battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the WLAN Card 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the base cover Perform the following steps to remove the WLAN card a Disconnect the WLAN cables from its connectors 1 b Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer 2 Fi Pull the WLAN card to remove from the computer Fi Installing the WLAN Card uBwumwmn 14 Place the WLAN card into its slot on the computer Connect the WLAN cables to its connectors on the WLAN Card Tighten the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer Install the base cover Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Release the keyboard by pressing the tabs using a scribe 3 Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a Slide the keyboard from the computer 1
31. splay panel to the display assembly Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the display assembly Align and press in the display bezel to the display assembly Guide the WLAN cables through their tabs and then tighten the display hinge screws to secure the display assembly Wao Ne 29 Install system board palmrest assembly keyboard memory module hard drive access panel optical disk drive battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer cuo tonnzscm Removing the Camera 30 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove battery optical disk drive access panel hard drive memory module keyboard palmrest assembly system board display assembly se reano Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a Disconnect the camera cable from the camera b Release the retention tab from the display assembly 1 c Remove the camera from the display assembly 2 Installing the Camera 1 Insert the camera into the display assembly Connect the camera cable 3 Install display assembly palmrest assembly keyboard memory module hard drive WLAN access panel optical disk drive battery 4 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer 7 25o07 9on0cw v Removing the Heatsink 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove battery optical disk drive ac
32. t do not take effect until you re start the system 34 Table 1 Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field Down arrow Moves to the next field Enter Allows you to select a value in the selected field if applicable or follow the link in the field Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop down list if applicable Tab Moves to the next focus area K NOTE For the standard graphics browser only lt Esc gt Moves to the previous page till you view the main screen Pressing lt Esc gt in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system lt F1 gt Displays the System Setup help file System Setup Options K NOTE The system setup options may vary depending on the computer model The Main tab lists out the primary hardware features of the computer The table below defines the function of each option Table 2 Main Options Option System Time System Date BIOS Version Product Name Service Tag Asset Tag CPU Type Description Allows you to reset the time on the computer s internal clock Allows you to reset the date on the computer s internal calendar Displays the BIOS revision Displays the product name and the model number Displays the service tag of your computer Displays the asset tag of your computer if available Displays the type of processor 55 Option CPU Speed CPU ID
33. te e erede repete ener ed ndr pies 55 Updatingithe BlIOS zuszit cients pierces le eich delete atl a dt OR dem etas 39 SyStem and Setup PAaASSWOM s cect sce se ici rm Re e I D Dr NER repr Rd rep 39 Assigning a System Password and Setup PaSSWOMG cceeeceeeeteeeeeeeneeeseeteseresentereneeseneeeneeees 40 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and or Setup Password sss 40 LAPIepnlics P 41 Enhanced Pre Boot System Assessment ePSA Diagnostics 41 DeviceStatussEIghtssitesis tc tt ue rat wen dde e ota Md ete fessis 41 ROWERS tats Elglitscsss om E tol pee ttv ates Deecer tv ee seu tcv ede t ers parece Sem ET 42 5 Specificatiofis ic e ruv vene iva exis dro seine dc Ea EE av ck sence ETUR EVO EE Ee YR URN RG 43 Specifications zi odo ede p Gd iae op uere Cte tte ER a ee a ee 43 6 Contacting Dell itane aaaea cidit esi aa rico died aaaea iaaea raaa aaaea paiaina 48 Contacting Dell ete As Ae ate eta ee qoe ene ens ete Rinne cute ste ate 48 Working on Your Computer Connecting the Power Adapter Connect the power adapter and turn on your computer LJ LJ o gt Q C9OODOOOOOQOQOQOCOQOCOQOCOCOCQOCO gogog JL OC OCC OL OC CUL COLO OL OC UUU JC JC JC OCC UUU A I Jf COXLYLYCQYC XL QCLOC IUL CC JLJCJL JC JC JC JC JC JC JL JC 44 CX JE I JL JeeoL L
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