DELL Vostro 3446
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1. 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 Enable or disable Standard or Custom boot mode Default Standard 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 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 37 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 Go to dell com support 3 Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit Ka NOTE To locate the Service Tag click Where is my Service Tag NOTE If you cannot find your Service Tag click Dete2. the function key lt Fn gt 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 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 Secure Boot Mode Description This field displays if an admin password is set for this computer or not Default Not Set 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
3. 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 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 cable ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned 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 If the 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 o Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 6 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
4. Inside View Back 1 memory module 2 WLAN card 3 hard drive 10 Figure 4 System Board View 1 I O board 2 speakers 3 coin cell battery 4 system board 5 system fan 6 power connector Removing the Battery 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Slide the release latches outwards to unlock the battery and lift the battery to remove it from the computer 11 Installing the Battery 1 Insert the battery into the battery slot and press to lock in place 2 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Optical Disk Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the screw at the base and slide the ODD out of the computer e ds Installing the Optical Disk Drive 1 Slide the optical disk drive into the chassis and tighten the screw to secure it 2 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Access Panel 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the battery 12 3 Loosen the screw and lift the access panel off the computer MN W M Installing the Access Panel 1 Insert the access panel into the chassis 2 Tighten the screw to secure the access panel to the chassis 3 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer
5. stop the diagnostic test 5 Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests 6 If there are any issues error codes are displayed Note the error code and contact Dell 41 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 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 type 1600 MHz dual channel DDR3L configuration 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
6. 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 PAN 27 6 Install system board palmrest assembly keyboard memory module hard disk drive access panel optical disk drive battery 7 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer 2o07502o0oncowv Removing the Camera 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove battery optical disk drive access panel hard disk drive memory module keyboard palmrest assembly system board i display assembly 3 Disconnect the camera connector Then release the retaining tab 1 and remove the camera from the display assembly 2 2o07552o0o50 w 28 Installing the Camera 1 Insert the camera into the display assembly Connect the camera connector 3 Install display bezel display assembly palmrest assembly keyboard memory module hard disk drive WLAN card access panel optical disk drive battery EDO b cA m og 4 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Heatsink 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove battery optical disk drive access panel hard disk drive memory module keyboard palmrest assembly system board geceapse 3 D
7. 2 Remove the battery 3 Remove the access panel 15 4 Loosen the screw securing the hard drive and lift the hard drive off the computer Installing the Hard Drive 1 Slide the hard drive into the connector and then tighten the screw to secure it to the chassis 2 Install a access panel b battery 3 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Memory Module 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove a battery b access panel 14 3 Pry the securing clips away from the memory module until it pops up Remove the memory module from its socket on the system board o h Installing the Memory Module Bow mmo 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 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove a battery b access panel Remove the two connectors and the screw securing the WLAN card to the system board Then gently pull out the WLAN card out of its socket 15 Installing the WLAN Card 1 Insert the WLAN card into its slot and tighten the screw to secure it to the system board 2 Connect the two connectors black cable to the black triangle and white cable to the white triangle 3 Install a access panel b battery 4 Fol
8. 5 60 Hz 40 40 10 30 0 2265 mm x 0 2265 mm Description US 102 Brazil 105 UK 103 and Japan 106 Description 240 dpi 57 40 mm 2 25 inches 102 40 mm 4 03 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 272 40 mm 10 72 inches 46 30 mm 1 82 inches 0 26 kg 0 57 lb 300 discharge charge cycle e 14 80 VDC 4 cells 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F 40 C to 65 C 40 F to 149 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 25 40 mm 1 00 inch 346 00 mm 13 62 inches 246 00 mm 9 68 inches 2 01 kg 4 43 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 t
9. Dell Vostro 14 3446 Owner s Manual Regulatory Model P52G Regulatory Type P52G001 Notes Cautions and Warnings Ka 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 AN 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 Contents 1 Working on Your Computetr oooooWooo oo maan 5 Before Working Inside Your Computer been ea Nana ak Rana 5 Recommended TOO lS init e ies RE dee dtc a eb i rep ee e Oba nan 6 Turning Off Your Computers rete den daga o a kb e on etate NN dba dug Z After Working Inside Your COMpPUtel ccccccceeeecnceeeeeeceeeeeaaeeeeecaceescesaeeseseaaeeeeeaaeeeeseaneeeeseeeeeseaaes 7 2 Removing and Installing Components SST VO VOM Wpa Ke REMOVING te Battery eee e dite ope c tiles stalling the Battery us n e eo per alee relie ter e EN ate be e e otn Removing the Optical Disk Drive nstalling the Optical Di
10. Removing the Speakers 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove battery optical disk drive access panel hard disk drive memory module keyboard palmrest assembly o oncw 21 3 Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board 1 and release the speaker cables from the retaining tabs 2 EM the speaker assembly from the retaining clips 1 and remove the speakers from the chassis y OL 5 1 C2 ja oa 4 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 22 4 Install palmrest assembly keyboard memory module hard disk drive WLAN card access panel optical disk drive battery Soro Bo ow Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the System Board 1 2 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove battery optical disk drive access panel hard disk drive memory module keyboard palmrest assembly ampang Disconnect the following cables from the system board a speaker and power connector 1 b display LVDS connector 2 23 4 Remove the screws securing the system board to the chassis Then disconnect and remove the following a I O board cable 1 and 2 b LVDS connector 3 c LVDS cable 4 Installing the System Board 1 Insert the sys
11. 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 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 Width Diagonal 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 14 0 inches HD WLED 205 60 mm 8 09 inches 320 90 mm 12 63 inches 355 60 mm 14 00 inches 320 90 mm x 205 60 mm 12 63 inches x 8 09 inches 1366 x 768 pixels 200 nits 0 closed to 13
12. ct My Product Proceed with the instructions on screen 4 If you 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 On the 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 settings 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 c
13. disk drive WLAN card access panel optical disk drive battery o o0c0w 7 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer 19 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove battery optical disk drive access panel hard disk drive memory module keyboard palmrest assembly O PP AN Yu 3 Push the coin cell release latch and pull the coin cell battery to remove it from the computer Installing the Coin cell battery 1 Insert the coin cell battery and press to lock Install palmrest assembly keyboard memory module hard disk drive WLAN card access panel optical disk drive battery TO PP AN YO 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 access panel hard disk drive memory module keyboard palmrest assembly o oncw 20 3 Disconnect the I O board cable and lift the I O board from the computer Installing the Input Output I O Board 1 Insert the I O board into the chassis 2 Connect the I O board connector to the system board 3 Install palmrest assembly keyboard memory module hard disk drive WLAN card access panel optical disk drive battery 2o0757oncow 4 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer
14. ecify 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 Ka NOTE XXX denotes the SATA drive number Optical Drive Diagnostics Ka NOTE Choosing Diagnostics will display the ePSA diagnostics screen The boot seguence 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 but do not take effect until you re start the system 33 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
15. ee PA AAA EN BAN e daa events Removing the Carrera teh Delete e Pec aed ARO nstalling the armata certet creer tre Pe e nde Doct eae db ET ED EM PIRE RARE beng Removing the Heatsink vives eee tnt ee tee tie E ge dere d and e aa rg a gua us nstalling the Heatsink c eb e pete ee e AA p E d nh Removing the Power Connector epa TEE Na san 30 Installing the Power Conecto hai eka tie td dee aa 31 A R cnc tog Ba atas eius 33 Boot SEQUENCES seca sro elt nei ee ir d tete ved ment Na aan ana 33 Navigation Keys eo neto tie divae Aen ne NN aa NN EN Nan 33 Systemi Setup Options Gi emn etiem ANA NE RE Aa Naaah 34 Updating the BIOS ene HR RR RED ER E GU REIR 58 System and Setup Pa sWOrd a nic apnea o Re PCR END EE HERREN n cu gre e Da ended ann Hu 58 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password oooooWo WoWoWoWooooWo W oW Woo 39 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and or Setup Password oooo WoW oo 39 A DIAg NOS UC Sah At en AAU NIA ANN ANN Sa Sia 41 Enhanced Pre Boot System Assessment ePSA Diagnostics ooooco rWooo Wo 41 5 SpecificaNOnS 4 oce aa NN BB 43 a Wo a RES RE an al A cle nga 43 6 Contacting Del nenas id 49 Contacting Dell ol EC der eU ete ee den 49 Working on Your Computer 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
16. hanced Pre Boot System Assessment ePSA Diagnostics The 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 Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode Repeat tests e Display or save test results e Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device s e View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing A CAUTION Use the system diagnostics to test only your computer Using this program with other computers may cause invalid results or error messages K 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 1 Power on the computer As the computer boots press the lt F12 gt key as the Dell logo appears 3 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 diagnostics starts running the tests on all the detected devices 4 Ifyou wish to run a diagnostic test on a specific device press lt Esc gt and click Yes to
17. 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 Ka 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 F1 Displays the System Setup help file System Setup Options Ka 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 34 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 Option CPU Speed CPU ID CPU Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 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 processo
18. isconnect the cooling fan s connector to the system board Then remove the screws securing the heatsink to the system board and lift it off the board Installing the Heatsink 1 Insert the heatsink and tighten the screws to secure it to the system board 2 Connect the cooling fan s connector to the system board 3 Install a system board b palmrest assembly keyboard memory module hard disk drive WLAN card access panel optical disk drive battery 250 7972020 4 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Power Connector 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove battery optical disk drive access panel hard disk drive memory module keyboard palmrest assembly o 0oncow 30 3 Disconnect the power connector from the system board 1 and un thread the cable from the retaining clips 2 Then lift the power connector and cable off the computer Installing the Power Connector 1 Insert the power connector into its slot on the chassis and guide the cable into the retaining tabs 2 Connect the power connector cable to the system board 3 Install palmrest assembly keyboard memory module hard disk drive WLAN card access panel optical disk drive battery 4 Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer rer ae e 31 32 3 System Setup System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and sp
19. lick the arrow in the lower right corner of the Start menu as shown below and then click OW 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 4 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 turning 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 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer System Overview Figure 1 Front View 2 keyboard 1 display 3 palmrest assembly Figure 2 Back View 1 battery 2 access panel 3 optical disk drive Figure 3
20. low 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 plastic scribe 16 3 Slide and lift the keyboard to access the cable below Installing the Keyboard Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board Slide the keyboard into the retaining slots Press the top edge to lock the keyboard in place Install the battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer vbw YN PP 17 Removing the Palmrest Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove the battery Remove the keyboard Turn the computer over and remove the screws at the base of the computer Then release the tabs securing the base cover Bow Mop 5 Turn the computer over and remove the screws from inside the keyboard cavity Then disconnect the touchpad and power connectors 18 6 Gently pry up the palmrest and lift it up to remove it from the computer Installing the Palmrest Insert the palmrest into the chassis until it clicks in place Connect the touchpad and power connectors to the system board Tighten the screws to secure it to the system board Turn the computer over and press at the edges to lock into the retaining tabs Tighten the screws at the base of the computer Om gr a AN ES Install keyboard memory module hard
21. m 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 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen select System Security and press Enter The System Security screen is displayed 2 In the System Security screen verify that Password Status is Unlocked Al Select System Password alter or delete the existing system password and press lt Enter gt or lt Tab gt 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 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 39 40 Diagnostics En
22. 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 A component can be replaced or if purchased separately installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order A A A gt gt X Es 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 the power source 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 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 CAUTION Handle components and cards with care Do not touch the components or contacts on a card
23. o 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 Gl as defined by ISA S71 04 1985 47 48 Contacting Dell Contacting Dell Ka 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 Visit dell com support Select your support category Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country Region drop down menu at the top of page PAN Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need 49
24. omputer if it is not locked and left unattended Ka NOTE Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled 38 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 Ka 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 F2 immediately after a power on or re boot 1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen select System Security and press Enter 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 C Q 0 C D 0 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 syste
25. r L1 cache size Displays the processor L2 cache size Displays the processor L3 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 Enable or disable the Intel R SpeedStep TM Enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Default Enabled Default Enabled 35 Option Integrated NIC USB Emulation USB Wake Support SATA Operation Adapter Warnings Function Key Behavior Battery Health Miscellaneous Devices 36 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 card 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
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27. tem board into the chassis 2 Connect the I O board connector to the system board 3 Connect the LVDS cable to the system board 24 y Connect the speakers to the system board Connect the power connector to the system board Install palmrest assembly keyboard memory module hard disk drive access panel optical disk drive battery o o0059w Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Display Assembly 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer Remove a b e d e f g h Un thread the WLAN cable and remove the screws securing the display panel to the chassis battery optical disk drive access panel hard disk drive memory module keyboard palmrest assembly system board 25 4 Place the display panel on a stable surface and gently pry the display bezel away from the panel A R 5 Remove the screws securing the display hinges to the display assembly Then lift and remove the display hinges away from the display assembly 26 6 Remove the screws securing the display panel to the display assembly Then flip the display panel to access the cables underneath 7 Disconnect the LVDS cable from the display panel and remove the display panel Installing the Display Assembly Connect the LVDS cable to the display panel Tighten the screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly Tighten the screws
28. you service the computer 7 Remove the main battery 8 Turn the computer top side up 9 Open the display 10 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 to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components 11 Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools e Small flat blade screwdriver e 0 Phillips screwdriver e 1 Phillips screwdriver e 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 you turn off your computer 1 Shutdown the operating system e In Windows 8 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 Clickthe O and select Shut down e In Windows 7 1 Click start 2 Click Shut Down Or 1 Click stan 2 C
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