Dell Vostro 3450 (Early 2011) User Manual

Dell Vostro 3450Owner's ManualRegulatory Model P19GRegulatory Type P19G001

1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.2. Connect any

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25Heat SinkRemoving The Heat Sink1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the express dummy card.4.

15. Lift the heat sink up and remove it from the system board.Installing The Heat Sink1. Install the screws that secure the heat sink to the system bo

8. Install the palm rest.9. Install the optical drive.10. Install the memory door.11. Install the keyboard.12. Install the express dummy card.13. Inst

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26ProcessorRemoving The Processor1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the express dummy card.4.

16. Lift the processor straight up from the socket and place it in an antistatic packaging.Installing The Processor1. Insert the processor into the pr

7. Install the WLAN mini-card.8. Install the display assembly.9. Install the hinge cover.10. Install the palm rest.11. Install the optical drive.12. I

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27Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving The Coin-Cell Battery1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the expre

2BatteryRemoving The Battery1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Slide the left and the right battery release latches to the

15. Remove the coin-cell battery from the socket.Installing The Coin-Cell Battery1. Attach the coin-cell battery to the coin-cell compartment.2. Insta

8. Install the palm rest.9. Install the optical drive.10. Install the memory door.11. Install the keyboard.12. Install the express dummy card.13. Inst

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28System SetupSystem Setup OverviewSystem Setup allows you to:• change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardw

navigate. As a Menu option is highlighted, the Options List lists the options that define the hardware installed on your computer.Options List — Appea

Keystroke Action< F10 > Save current configuration and exit System Setup.System Setup OptionsMainSystem Information Displays the computer model

Fixed HDD Displays the model number and capacity of the hard drive.SATA ODD Displays the model number and capacity of the optical drive.eSATA Device D

Charger Behavior Specifies if the computer battery will be charged when connected to an AC power source.Default: EnabledMiscellaneous Devices These fi

Network Specify which network device the computer can boot through.ExitThis section allows you to save, discard, and load default settings before exit

29DiagnosticsDevice Status LightsTurns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.Turns on when the c

Installing The Battery1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place.2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.12

Beep Possible Cause Troubleshooting Steps1 BIOS ROM checksum in progress of failure.System board failure, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error2 No RAM

30SpecificationsNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more i

VideoVideo type• integrated on system board• discrete video cardVideo controller and memoryUMA:Vostro 3350/ 3450/ 3550/ 3750 Intel Graphics Media Acce

Ports and ConnectorsVostro 3550 two USB 3.0-compliant connectors, one USB 2.0-compliant connector and one eSATA/USB 2.0-compliant connectorVostro 3555

DisplayActive area (X/Y) 293.42 mm x 164.97 mmDimensions:Height 189.00 mm (7.44 inches)Width 314.00 mm (12.36 inches)Diagonal 337.82 mm (13.30 inches)

DisplayPixel pitch 0.2265 mmVostro 3550/3555Type WLED displaySize 15.6 inch HDActive area (X/Y) 344.23 mm x 193.54 mmDimensions:Height 210.00 mm (8.26

DisplayRefresh rate 60 HzMinimum Viewing angles:Horizontal +/- 40°Vertical +10°/- 30°Pixel pitch 0.238 mmBatteryVostro 3350Type• 4-cell "smart&qu

BatteryDepth 6-cell / 9-cell — 57.80 mm (2.27 inches)Height6-cell — 20.80 mm (0.81 inch)9-cell — 40.15 mm (1.58 inches)Width 6-cell / 9-cell — 255.60

BatteryOperating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)Non-operating –40 °C to ~65 °C (–40 °F to ~149 °F)Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium ionAC AdapterInp

AC AdapterDepth 70.00 mm (2.75 inches)130 W:Height 25.40 mm (1.00 inch)Width 154.70 mm (6.09 inches)Depth 76.20 mm (3.00 inches)Temperature range:Oper

3Memory CardRemoving The Memory Card1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Press in on the memory card to release it from the

PhysicalHeight 30.80 mm to 34.80 mm (1.21 inches to 1.37 inches)Width 418.40 mm (16.47 inches)Depth 286.70 mm (11.29 inches)Weight (Minimum) 3.00 kg (

31Contacting DellContacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, pac

Installing The Memory Card1. Push the memory card into the compartment until it is fully engaged with a click sound.2. Follow the procedures in After

4ExpressCardRemoving The ExpressCard1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Press the ExpressCard to release it from the comput

Installing The ExpressCard1. Push the ExpressCard into the compartment slot until it clicks into place.2. Install the battery.3. Follow the procedures

5Memory DoorRemoving The Memory Door1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Loosen the screw that secures the memory door.3. Pr

Installing The Memory Door1. Place the memory door on the back of the computer.2. Tighten the screw securing the memory door.3. Install the battery.4.

6MemoryRemoving The Memory Module1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the memory door.4. Pry the

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

Installing The Memory Module1. Insert the memory module into the memory socket.2. Press down on the memory module until the retention clip secures the

7Optical DriveRemoving The Optical Drive1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the memory door.4.

6. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive bracket.7. Remove the optical drive bracket from the optical drive module.22

Installing The Optical Drive1. Tighten the screws to secure the optical-drive bracket.2. Slide the optical drive into the compartment on the chassis.3

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8KeyboardRemoving The Keyboard1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Press the keyboard down. Pry the ke

5. Pry up the third keyboard retainer.6. Pry up the fourth keyboard retainer.26

7. Pull up the keyboard from the palm rest.8. Release the latch on the system board connector, then disconnect the keyboard cable.27

Installing The Keyboard1. Push the keyboard down to engage the keyboard retainers.2. Install the battery.3. Follow the procedures in After Working Ins

9Palm RestRemoving The Palm Rest1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. Remove the

ContentsNotes, Cautions, and Warnings...21 Working on Your Computer...

8. Remove the rubber from the bottom base on the right side.9. Remove the rubber from the bottom base on the left side.30

10. Remove all the screws from the bottom base.11. Flip the computer around and remove the screws that secures the palm rest.31

12. Release the latches on the system board connector, then disconnect the touch pad cable and the finger printer cable.13. Release the latch on the s

14. Release the latch on the system board connector and then disconnect the hot key cable.15. Pry up the right side of the palm rest.33

16. Pry up the left side of the palm rest.17. Pry up the sides of the palm rest and remove it from the computer.34

Installing The Palm Rest1. Starting from the right edge of the palm rest, press downwards on the system to engage the tabs.2. Work your way around the

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10Hinge CoverRemoving The Hinge Cover1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. Remov

9. Flip the computer around and remove the hinge cover from the side.Installing The Hinge Cover1. Align the hinge cover to the computer.2. Tighten the

8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.39

Installing The Optical Drive...238 Keyboard...

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11Display AssemblyRemoving The Display Assembly1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboar

9. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the system board.10. Disconnect the wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna cable.42

11. Remove the screws that secure the left hinge.12. Remove the screws that secure the right hinge.43

13. Lift the display assembly and remove it from the computer.Installing The Display Assembly1. Attach the display assembly to the base of the compute

8. Install the keyboard.9. Install the battery.10. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.45

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12Display BezelRemoving The Display Bezel1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. R

10. Remove the display bezel.Installing The Display Bezel1. Place the display bezel on the computer.2. Starting from the bottom edge, press downward o

7. Install the memory door.8. Install the keyboard.9. Install the battery.10. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.49

16 Display Brackets and Hinges...65Removing The Display Brackets And Hinges...

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13CameraRemoving The Camera1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. Remove the memo

11. Disconnect the camera cable and remove the display camera.Installing The Camera1. Connect the camera cable and the camera to the display assembly.

8. Install the keyboard.9. Install the battery.10. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.53

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14Display PanelRemoving The Display Panel1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. R

12. Remove the screw that secures the right display bracket assembly.13. Remove the screws that secure the right display bracket.56

14. Release the display cable from the trough.15. Release the wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna from the trough.57

16. Lift and remove the display panel module from the display cover.Installing The Display Panel1. Install the wireless local area network (WLAN) ante

8. Install the memory door.9. Install the keyboard.10. Install the battery.11. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.59

Installing The Hard Drive...9825 Heat Sink...

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15Display CableRemoving The Display Cable1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. R

13. Disconnect the display cable from the display panel.Installing The Display Cable1. Connect the display cable to the display panel.2. Attach the ta

8. Install the optical drive.9. Install the memory door.10. Install the keyboard.11. Install the battery.12. Follow the procedures in After Working In

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16Display Brackets and HingesRemoving The Display Brackets And Hinges1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery

13. Remove the screws that secure the right display bracket.14. Remove the right display bracket.66

Installing The Display Brackets And Hinges1. Install the screws that secure the right and the left display brackets.2. Install the display panel.3. In

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17VGA BoardRemoving the VGA Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. Remove th

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

11. Remove the VGA board from the chassis.Installing The VGA Board1. Install the VGA Board.2. Install the screw that secures the VGA board.3. Connect

8. Install the memory door.9. Install the keyboard.10. Install the battery.11. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.71

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18Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) CardRemoving The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Comput

Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card1. Slide the WLAN card into its slot.2. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card in place.3. Co

19System FanRemoving The System Fan1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. Remove

12. Remove the system fan from the bottom base module.Installing The System Fan1. Install the screw that secures the system fan.2. Connect the system

8. Install the optical drive.9. Install the keyboard.10. Install the battery.11. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.77

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20System BoardRemoving The System Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the ExpressCard.4.

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

14. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.15. Remove the screws that secures the system board.16. Disconnect the system board from the In

17. Lift and remove system board from the chassis.Installing The System Board1. Connect the system board to the Input/Output panel.2. Tighten the scre

8. Install the palm rest.9. Install the optical drive.10. Install the memory door.11. Install the keyboard.12. Install the express dummy card.13. Inst

21DC-in JackRemoving The DC-in Port1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the express dummy card.

15. Remove the screw securing the DC-in Port.16. Remove the DC-in Port from the bottom base.84

Installing The DC-in Port1. Install DC-in port, screws, and route the cables.2. Install the system board.3. Install the system fan.4. Install the VGA

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22Input/Output BoardRemoving The Input/Output Panel1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the exp

15. Remove the I/O panel from the bottom base.Installing The Input/Output Panel1. Install The Input/Output Panel.2. Install the screws that secures th

8. Install the hinge cover.9. Install the palm rest.10. Install the optical drive.11. Install the memory door.12. Install the keyboard.13. Install the

Recommended ToolsThe procedures in this document may require the following tools:• Small flat-blade screwdriver• #0 Phillips screwdriver• #1 Phillips

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23SpeakerRemoving The Speakers1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the express dummy card.4. Re

15. Lift the left speaker from the bottom base.16. Remove the screws that secure the right speaker.92

17. Lift the right speaker and remove the speaker module.Installing The Speakers1. Insert the right and left speakers in their compartment.2. Replace

8. Install the hinge cover.9. Install the palm rest.10. Install the optical drive.11. Install the memory door.12. Install the keyboard.13. Install the

24Hard DriveRemoving The Hard Drive1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the express dummy card.

15. Slide the hard-drive module to release it from the system board16. Remove the hard drive module from the system board.96

17. Remove the screws that secures the hard-drive bracket on one side.18. Remove the screws that secures the hard-drive bracket on the other side.97

19. Slide the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket.Installing The Hard Drive1. Tighten the screws to secure the hard-drive bracket.2. Slide the hard

11. Install the optical drive.12. Install the memory door.13. Install the keyboard.14. Install the express dummy card.15. Install the battery.16. Foll