Dell 3045 Owner's Manual Page 1

Inspiron 20Owner's ManualComputer Model: Inspiron 20 Model 3045Regulatory Model: W09BRegulatory Type: W09B002

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Reg

• Philips screwdriver• Flat-head screwdriver• Plastic scribe11

After Working Inside Your ComputerCAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.1 Replace all screws

Technical OverviewWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Be

System Board Components 1 fan-cable connector 2 optical-drive cable connector3 hard-drive cable connector 4 hard-drive and optical-drive power cable c

Removing the Stand AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

5 Pivot the stand upward and slide it away from the computer.1 screws (4) 2 back cover3 standIf you need to remove either the stand base or stand ris

8 Slide the stand base off the stand riser.1 screw handle 2 captive thumbscrew3 stand base17

Replacing the Stand AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the s

Removing the Back CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

Replacing the Back CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the VESA-Mount BracketWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow th

Replacing the VESA-Mount BracketWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow t

Removing the Hard DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Procedure1 Lift and release the tabs on the hard-drive assembly from the slots on the display-panel base.2 Disconnect the hard-drive and optical-dri

4 Lift the hard drive off the hard-drive bracket.1 hard drive 2 hard-drive bracket25

Replacing the Hard DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the Optical DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

3 Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly.4 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to t

Replacing the Optical DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

ContentsBefore Working Inside Your Computer... 9Before You Begin ...

Removing the Memory Module(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

3 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.1 securing clips (2) 2 memory-module connector3 memory module31

Replacing the Memory Module(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Removing the Control-Buttons BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow

3 Lift the control-buttons board away from the display bezel.1 control-buttons board 2 plastic scribe3 control-buttons board cable34

Replacing the Control-Buttons BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follo

Removing the Converter BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the s

3 Lift the converter board off the display-panel base.1 screws (2) 2 converter-board cables (2)3 converter board 37

Replacing the Converter BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Removing the System-Board ShieldWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow t

Replacing the VESA-Mount Bracket...22Procedure...

Replacing the System-Board ShieldWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow

Removing the Wireless CardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

3 Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card connector on the system board.1 antenna cables (2) 2 wireless card 3 screw 4 wireless-car

Replacing the Wireless CardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

3 Lift the coin-cell battery out of its socket.1 securing clip 2 coin-cell battery 3 coin-cell battery socket 4 positive side of the coin-cell batter

Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow th

Removing the Heat SinkWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

3 Lift the heat sink off the system board.1 screw 2 heat sink3 captive screws (4) 4 system board48

Replacing the Heat SinkWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Replacing the Control-Buttons Board...35Procedure...

Removing the Speaker CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

Replacing the Speaker CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

Removing the SpeakersWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

4 Lift the speakers along with the cable off the display bezel.1 speaker cable 2 screws (4) 3 speakers (2) 4 display bezel 53

Replacing the SpeakersWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

Removing the Antenna(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

3 Lift the antennas along with the cable off the display-panel base.1 antennas (2) 2 antenna cables (2)3 wireless card56

Replacing the Antenna(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the FanWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Befo

3 Lift the fan, along with its cable, off the display-panel base.1 fan 2 screws (2)3 fan cable59

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery... 46Procedure...

Replacing the FanWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Bef

Removing the System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the step

Procedure 1 Lift the latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board.2 Disconnect the fan cable, optical-drive cable, hard-drive cable,

4 Lift the system board at an angle and release the ports on the system board from the tab on the display-panel base.1 screws (5) 2 tab3 system board

Replacing the System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

Removing the CameraWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in B

5 Disconnect the converter-board cable from the display-panel base.1 routing guide 2 display cable3 camera cable 4 system board5 speaker cable 6 cont

8 Lift the display-panel base off the display panel.1 tabs (3) 2 screws (16)3 display bezel 4 display-panel base9 Remove the screws that secure the

10 Carefully lift the camera assembly and turn it over.1 display bezel 2 camera assembly3 screws (2)11 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera a

Replacing the CameraWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

Replacing the Antenna(s)...57Procedure...

Removing the Display PanelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

5 Disconnect the converter-board cable from the display panel.1 routing guide 2 display cable3 camera cable 4 system board5 speaker cable 6 control-b

8 Lift the display-panel base off the display panel.1 tabs (3) 2 screws (16)3 display bezel 4 display-panel base9 Peel the tape that secures the dis

10 Press the release latch on either side of the display-cable connector and then pull the display cable to disconnect it from the display panel.1 di

11 Lift the display assembly off the display bezel and place it on a clean surface.1 display panel 2 display bezel12 Remove the screws that secure t

13 Remove the display-panel brackets from the display panel.1 screws (4) 2 display panel3 display-panel brackets (4) 75

Replacing the Display PanelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

3 Replace the back cover.4 Replace the stand assembly.77

Flashing the BIOSYou may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board. To flash the BIOS:1 Turn o

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Replacing the Display Panel... 76Procedure...

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Before Working Inside Your ComputerCAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contact