Dell Vostro 3750 (Early 2011) User Manual

Dell Vostro 3750Owner's ManualRegulatory Model P13ERegulatory Type P13E001

CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, noton the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs;

16. Lift the heatsink up and remove it from the system board.Installing The Heatsink1. Install the screws securing the heatsink to the system board.2.

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

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26PCH HeatsinkRemoving The PCH Heatsink1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the media dummy car

16. Lift the heatsink and remove it from the system board.Installing The PCH Heatsink1. Tighten the screws that secure the PCH heatsink.2. Install the

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

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27ProcessorRemoving The Processor1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the media dummy card.4. R

17. Lift the processor straight up from the socket and place it in an antistaticpackaging.Installing The Processor1. Insert the processor into the pro

6. Install the system fan.7. Install the display assembly.8. Install the WLAN card.9. Install the hinge cover.10. Install the palm rest.11. Install th

11. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriateslots.Recommended ToolsThe procedures in this document may require the follow

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28Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving The Coin-Cell Battery1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the media

16. Remove the coin battery from the socket.Installing The Coin-Cell Battery1. Insert the coin-cell battery into the slot.2. Install the system board.

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

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29DC-In PortRemoving The DC-in Port1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. Remove

12. Remove the DC-in port from the bottom base.Installing The DC-in Port1. Tighten the screw to secure the DC-in port.2. Install the display assembly.

7. Install the memory door.8. Install the keyboard.9. Install the battery.10. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.117

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30Input/Output BoardRemoving The Input/Output (I/O) Panel1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove t

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for thisparticular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell

17. Remove the I/O panel from the bottom base.Installing The Input/Output (I/O) Panel1. Tighten the screw that secure the I/O panel.2. Install the sys

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

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31Sub-WooferRemoving The SubWoofer1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the media dummy card.4.

Installing The SubWoofer1. Install the subwoofer.2. Install the system board.3. Install the LED board.4. Install the ExpressCard cable.5. Install the

32SpeakerRemoving The Speakers1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. Remove the m

9. Release the speaker cable from the trough.10. Lift the right speaker and remove the speaker module.126

Installing The Speakers1. Align the right and the left speakers to the bottom base.2. Install the screws that secure the speaker module.3. Install the

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33System SetupSystem Setup OverviewSystem Setup allows you to:• change the system configuration information after you add, change, orremove any hardwa

2BatteryRemoving The Battery1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Slide the release latches to unlock the battery.3. Slide th

System Setup ScreensMenu — Appears on top of the System Setup window. This field provides a menu toaccess the System Setup options. Press < Left Ar

Keystroke Action– or + Change existing item value.< Enter > Select the sub menu or execute command.< F9 > Load setup default.< F10 >

System Memory Displays the memory in-built on thecomputer.Memory Speed Displays the memory speed.Device InformationFixed HDD Displays the model number

SATA Operation Change the SATA controllermode to either ATA orAHCI.Default: AHCIAdapter Warnings Enables or disables adapterwarnings.Default: EnabledF

USB Storage Device Specify which USB storage device thecomputer can boot through.CD/DVD ROM Drives Specify which CD/DVD the computer canboot through.e

34DiagnosticsDevice Status LightsTurns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in apower management mode.Turns on when the co

Beep Possible Cause Troubleshooting Steps1 BIOS ROM checksum inprogress of failure.System board failure,covers BIOS corruption orROM error2 No RAM det

35SpecificationsNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only thoserequired by law to ship with your computer. For more in

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

Installing The Battery1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place.2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.14

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 (2.27inches)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 AdapterInpu

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

PhysicalHeight 30.80 mm to 34.80 mm (1.21inches to 1.37 inches)Width 418.40 mm (16.47 inches)Depth 286.70 mm (11.29 inches)Weight (Minimum) 3.00 kg (6

36Contacting DellContacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contactinformation on your purchase invoice, pack

3Secure Digital (SD) CardRemoving The Secure Digital (SD) Card1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Pre

Installing The Secure Digital (SD) Card1. Push the SD card into the slot until it clicks into place.2. Install the battery.3. Follow the procedures in

4ExpressCardRemoving The ExpressCard1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Press the Express dummy card

Installing The ExpressCard1. Slide the ExpressCard into its slot until it clicks into place.2. Install the battery.3. Follow the procedures in After W

5KeyboardRemoving The Keyboard1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Press the keyboard down. Pry the ke

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

4. Pry up the second keyboard retainer.20

5. Pry up the third keyboard retainer.21

6. Pry up the fourth keyboard retainer.22

7. Pull up the keyboard from the palm rest.23

8. Release the latch on the system board connector then disconnect thekeyboard back-light cable.24

9. Release the latch on the system board connector and then disconnect thekeyboard cable.25

Installing The Keyboard1. Connect the keyboard data cable to the back of the keyboard.2. If your computer comes with a backlit keyboard, connect the k

6Memory DoorRemoving The Memory Door1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Loosen the screws that secure

Installing The Memory Door1. Install the memory door on the back of the computer.2. Install the screws securing the memory door.3. Install the battery

7MemoryRemoving The Memory Module1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the memory door.4. Pry th

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

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

8Hard DriveRemoving The Hard Drive1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the memory door.4. Remov

6. Remove the hard drive module from the system board.7. Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket.32

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

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9Optical 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.36

8. Slide the optical-drive bracket off the optical drive module.Installing The Optical Drive1. Tighten the screws to secure the bracket to the back of

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10Palm RestRemoving The Palmrest1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. Remove the

Installing The Memory Module...308 Hard Drive...

7. Remove the screws that secure the bottom base.8. Flip the computer around and remove the screws that secure the palm rest.40

9. Release the latch on the system board connector and then disconnect thepower-button cable.10. Release the latch on the system board connector and t

11. Release the latch on the system board connector and then disconnect thefingerprint-reader cable.12. Release the latch on the system board connecto

13. Pry up the right side of the palm rest.14. Pry up the left side of the palm rest.43

15. Pry up the sides of the palm rest and remove it.Installing The Palmrest1. Connect all cables to the palm rest.2. Tighten the captive screws to sec

7. Install the battery.8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.45

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11Hinge 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.Installing The Hinge Cover1. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges in place.2. Instal

7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.49

16 Display Cable...69Removing The Display Cable...

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12Wireless Local Area Network(WLAN) CardRemoving the Wireless Local Area Network(WLAN) Card1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer

9. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card.10. Pull the WLAN card straight out of its socket and remove it.52

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

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13Display AssemblyRemoving The Display Assembly1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboar

11. Disconnect the camera cable from the system board.12. Remove the screws that secure the left hinge.56

13. Remove the screws that secure the right hinge.14. Lift up the display assembly and remove it from the computer.57

Installing The Display Assembly1. Attach the display assembly to the computer.2. Tighten the screws on the display assembly to secure it in place.3. T

14Display BezelRemoving The Display Bezel1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. R

Installing The System Board...9625 Heat Sink...

12. Remove the display bezel from display hinge .Installing The Display Bezel1. Attach the display bezel to the display hinge.2. Install the display a

7. Install the memory door.8. Install the keyboard.9. Install the battery.10. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.61

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15Display PanelRemoving The Display Panel1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. R

13. Remove the screw that secures the right-display bracket.14. Remove the screws that secure the right-display bracket.64

15. Release the display cable from the trough as shown in the image.16. Release the WLAN antenna cable from the trough as shown in the imagebelow.65

17. Lift and remove the display panel module from the display cover.Installing The Display Panel1. Connect the WLAN antenna cable though the trough.2.

7. Install the palm rest.8. Install the optical drive.9. Install the memory door.10. Install the keyboard.11. Install the battery.12. Follow the proce

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16Display CableRemoving The Display Cable1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. R

33 System Setup...129System Setup Overview...

13. Disconnect the display cable from the display panel.Installing The Display Cable1. Connect the display cable to the display panel.2. Affix the tap

17Display Brackets and HingesRemoving The Display Brackets And Hinges1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery

13. Remove the left-display bracket.14. Remove the screws that secure the right-display bracket.15. Remove the right-display bracket.72

Installing The Display Brackets And Hinges1. Replace the screws to secure the left and the right display brackets.2. Install the display panel.3. Inst

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18CameraRemoving The Camera Module1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the media dummy card.4.

15. Remove the tape from the camera module.16. Disconnect the camera cable and remove the camera module.76

Installing The Camera Module1. Connect the camera cable and the camera module.2. Affix the tape to the camera module.3. Install the display panel.4. I

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19Camera CableRemoving The Camera Cable1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the media dummy car

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16. Remove the camera cable off the display cover.Installing The Camera Cable1. Install the camera cable.2. Attach the tape that secures the camera ca

7. Install the WLAN card.8. Install the hinge cover.9. Install the palm rest.10. Install the optical drive.11. Install the memory door.12. Install the

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20System FanRemoving The System Fan1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. Remove

9. Remove the system fan from the bottom base module.Installing The System Fan1. Tighten the screws that secure the system fan module to the base of t

7. Install the battery.8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.85

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21ExpressCard CableRemoving The ExpressCard Cable1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keybo

Installing The ExpressCard Cable1. Tighten the latch on the ExpressCard board connector and then connectthe ExpressCard cable.2. Tighten the latch on

22ExpressCard BoardRemoving The ExpressCard Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keybo

1Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potentialdamage and

Installing The ExpressCard Board1. Install the screws securing the ExpressCard board to the computer.2. Install the ExpressCard cable.3. Install the p

23LED BoardRemoving The LED Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the keyboard.4. Remove th

Installing The LED Board1. Align the LED board to the chassis.2. Connect the LED cable to the system board connector.3. Install the palm rest.4. Insta

24System BoardRemoving The System Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the media dummy car

15. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.16. Disconnect the sub-woofer cable from the system board.94

17. Remove the screws that secure the system board.18. Disconnect the system board connector from the Input/Output (I/O) panel.95

19. Lift and remove the system board from the chassis.Installing The System Board1. Install all the cables to the system board.2. Install the screws s

7. Install the WLAN card.8. Install the hinge cover.9. Install the palm rest.10. Install the optical drive.11. Install the memory door.12. Install the

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25Heat SinkRemoving The Heatsink1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the media dummy card.4. Re