Dell 3015 Owner's Manual

Dell Vostro 3015Owner's ManualRegulatory Model: W09BRegulatory Type: W09B003

3Removing and Installing ComponentsThis section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.Removing t

Installing the Stand1. Align the stand on the computer, and tighten the screws to secure the stand to the computer.2. Place and press the panel on the

4. Remove the back cover from the computer.Installing the Back Cover1. Align and press the back cover, until it clicks into place.2. Install the stand

4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer and slide to remove it from the computer.5. Remove the screws that secure the optic

5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Hard Drive1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

6. Pry the hard-drive bracket apart to release the hard drive. Remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket.Installing the Hard Drive1. Insert th

4. Disconnect the cables from the convertor board. Remove the screws and lift the convertor board from the computer.Installing the Convertor Board1. T

4. Slide and lift the memory shield to remove it from the computer.5. Pry the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops-up. Lift and r

4. Remove the screws that secure the system-board shield to the computer. Lift and remove the system-board shield from the computer.Installing the Sys

Installing the Coin-Cell Battery1. Place the coin cell battery into its slot on the system board.2. Press the coin cell battery downward until the rel

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

Removing the Speakers1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. standb. back coverc. system-board shield3. Remove th

5. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board and release the cable from the tabs on the computer.6. Remove the screws that secure the speaker

Removing the VESA Bracket1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. standb. back cover3. Remove the screws that secu

3. Disconnect the system-fan cable from the system board. Remove the screws that secure the system fan and remove it from the computer.Installing the

3. Peel the tape that secures the power-switch board to the computer. Lift the power-switch board to access the cable.4. Disconnect the power-switch c

Removing the System Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. standb. back coverc. memoryd. VESA brackete. sys

4. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer. Lift to release the system board and remove it from the computer.Installing the Sys

Removing the Display Bracket1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. standb. back coverc. optical drived. hard dri

4. Remove the screws that secure the display bracket to the computer. Lift and remove the display bracket from the computer.Installing the Display Bra

Removing the Camera1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. standb. back coverc. optical drived. hard drivee. memo

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

4. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera and remove the camera from the computer.Installing the Camera1. Connect the camera cable to the camera.

3.a. Remove the screw that secures the microphone.b. Disconnect the microphone cable from the microphone.c. Remove the microphone from the computer.In

4System SetupSystem Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. From the System Setup, you can:• Change the NVR

Table 1. Navigation KeysKeys NavigationUp arrow Moves to the previous field.Down arrow Moves to the next field.<Enter> Allows you to select a va

Memory Installed Displays the total computer memoryMemory Available Displays the available memorySystem Memory Speed Displays the memory speedMemory T

Onboard LAN Controller Enable or disable the onboard LAN controllerDefault: EnabledOnboard LAN Boot ROM Enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROMDefa

5th Boot Device Allows you to select the 5th boot device preferenceDefault: Onboard NIC DevicesInternal HDD Devices Default: Windows Boot ManagerWindo

HDD Password Setting Allows you to select the hard drive that you wish to password protectPassword Change Allows you to restrict any change in passwo

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

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 Securit

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

5Technical SpecificationsNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. F

Table 5. AudioFeature SpecificationController ALC3661-CG (Realtek)Speaker single 4-ohms, 2.5 W AVG speakersInternal speaker amplifier up to 3 W per ch

Feature SpecificationUSB 2.0 threeUSB 3.0 oneMedia card reader one 4-in-1 slotTable 10. Power AdapterFeature SpecificationType:with UMA graphics 65 Ww

Feature Without Stand With Standnon-touch 67.62 mm (2.66 inches) 204.58 mm (8.05 inches)touch 66.72 mm (2.63 inches) 204.97 mm (8.07 inches)Weight:non

Table 15. EnvironmentalFeature SpecificationTemperature range:Operating 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)Relati

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

Turning Off Your ComputerCAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.1.

2System OverviewFigure 1. Features1. Microphone2. Camera3. Camera-status light4. Camera-privacy latch5. Optical drive6. On Screen Display (OSD) button

9. Speakers10. USB 2.0 connectors11. Line-out connector12. VGA-out connector13. Power connector14. Network connector15. Audio connector16. USB 2.0 con

Figure 3. Inside View 21. Memory module2. Coin-cell battery3. System board4. Heatsink5. Display bracket6. System fan7. WLAN cardSystem Board LayoutThe

1. Memory-card reader2. USB 2.0 connector3. USB 3.0 connector4. Coin-cell battery5. Audio connector6. Speaker connector7. USB 2.0 connectors8. line-ou