Dell 2520 Owner's Manual

Dell Vostro 2520 Owner's ManualRegulatory Model: P18FRegulatory Type: P18F0032

Installing the Battery1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place.2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Rem

4. Flip the computer and remove the hinge cover.Installing the Hinge Cover1. Install the hinge cover and press on it to secure it to the computer.2. F

4. Flip the keyboard and lay it on the palmrest.5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.6. Remove the keyboard from the computer.12

Installing the Keyboard1. Connect the keyboard cable to the system board.2. Insert the keyboard at an angle of 30 degrees to its compartment.3. Press

Installing the Optical Drive1. Slide the optical drive into the compartment on the left side of the chassis.2. Tighten the screw to secure the optical

Installing the Memory Module1. Insert the memory module into the memory socket.2. Press down on the memory module until the retention clips secure the

6. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest to the computer.7. Starting from the left pry up the palmrest and remove it from the computer.Installing

6. Install the keyboard.7. Install the battery.8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Power-Button Board1. Follow

Installing the Power-Button Board1. Insert the power-button board cable through the opening.2. Fix the power-button board to its compartment.3. Tighte

Installing the Hard Drive1. Install the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.2. Tighten the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket.3. Place the har

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

5. Remove the WLAN card from the computer.Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card1. Slide the WLAN card into its slot.2. Clip on the WL

4. Remove the coin-cell battery from the computer.Installing the Coin-Cell Battery1. Install the coin-cell battery in the coin-cell battery compartmen

4. Remove the screw that secures the USB board.5. Lift up the USB board and remove it from the computer.Installing the USB Board1. Insert and align th

b) optical drivec) keyboardd) battery5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Microphone1. Follow the procedures in

4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Heat-Sink Fan Assembly1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Yo

Installing the Heat-Sink Fan Assembly1. Place and align the heat-sink fan assembly.2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat-sink fan assembly.

Installing the Processor1. Insert the processor into the processor socket. Ensure the processor is properly seated.2. Tighten the cam-screw in a clock

4. Remove the screws that secure the system board.5. Lift up the system board at an angle and slide it out from the LAN, VGA, HDMI, and USB sockets.In

a) processorb) heat-sink fan assemblyc) WLAN cardd) hard drivee) palmrestf) memory moduleg) optical driveh) keyboardi) SD memory cardj) battery5. Foll

5. Press the securing latches and lift up the right speaker.6. Remove the speaker assembly and the speaker cable from the computer.Installing the Spea

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d) WLAN carde) hard drivef) palmrestg) memory moduleh) optical drivei) keyboardj) SD memory cardk) battery4. Follow the procedures in After Working In

6. Lift up the display assembly and remove it from the computer.Installing the Display Assembly1. Insert the display assembly hinges into their holder

d) palmreste) display assembly3. Disconnect the power-connector cable from the system board.4. Remove the screw that secures the power-connector port

Installing the Power-Connector Port and Bracket1. Insert the power-connector port and the bracket into its compartment.2. Align the bracket and tighte

Installing the Display Bezel1. Align the display bezel in line with the top cover.2. Starting from the bottom edge, press downward on the display beze

Installing the Camera1. Insert and align the camera module to its compartment.2. Connect the camera cable to the camera module.3. Install the display

5. Release the wireless antennae from the right hinge.6. Release the low-voltage differential singnaling (LVDS) cable from the left hinge.7. Lift up t

8. Remove the screws on the left and right display brackets. Remove the display panel.Installing the Display Panel1. Align and place the left and righ

Removing the Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Cable1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a) batteryb) hin

Installing the Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Cable1. Attach the display cable to the display panel.2. Connect the display cable connector

Removing the Processor...

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3System SetupSystem Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. From the System Setup, you can:• Change the NVR

Keys Navigation<Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.Spacebar Expands or co

AdvancedIntel SpeedStep Enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature.Default: EnabledVirtualization Enable or disable the Intel Virtualization featur

BootBoot Priority Order Specifies the order of different devices in which the computer will boot through at start up.Hard Disk Drives Specifies which

Password Type DescriptionSystem password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.Setup password Password that you must enter to access a

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

4DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of r

• Light off — Battery in full charge mode with AC adapter present.• White light on — Battery in charge mode with AC adapter present.Device Status Ligh

5Technical SpecificationsNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start ic

1Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage an

Feature SpecificationExternal microphone-in/stereo headphones/external speakers connectorSpeakers 2 x 2 WattVolume controls keyboard function keys and

Feature SpecificationNetwork adapter one RJ-45 connectorUSB three 4-pin USB, 2.0-compliant connectorsMedia card reader one 3-in-1 (SD/MMC/MS)Table 10.

Table 13. BatteryFeature SpecificationType 6-cell lithium ion (2.20 Whr)Dimensions:Height 20.20 mm (0.80 inch)Width 208.36 mm (8.20 inches)Depth 56.52

Feature SpecificationOperating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)Non-operating –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)Table 15. PhysicalFeature SpecificationV

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6Contacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill,

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 batte

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

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2Removing and Installing ComponentsThis section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.Recommende