Dell 5480 Owner's Manual

Dell Vostro 5480Owner's ManualRegulatory Model: P41GRegulatory Type: P41G002

3. Pry the base cover along the edges to loosen it.10

4. Lift and remove the base cover from the computer.11

Installing the Base Cover1. Place the base cover to align with the screw holes on the computer.2. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the c

4. Release the tabs that secure the battery in the battery bay.5. Lift and remove the battery from the computer.13

Installing the Battery1. Place the battery into its slot on the computer.2. Connect the battery cable to its connector on the system board.3. Install

4. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive assembly.a. Lift and remove the hard drive from the hard drive assembly.Installing t

Installing the Coin-Cell Battery1. Place the coin-cell battery into its slot on the computer.2. Route the coin-cell battery cable along the routing ch

Removing the System Fan1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. base coverb. battery3. Perform the steps as shown

5. Disconnect the right system fan cable from its connector on the system board. Peel away the system board flex cable from the right system fan.6. Re

7. Lift and remove the right system fan from the computer.19

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

Installing the System Fan1. Place the right system fan into its original position in the system board and affix the system board flex cable.2. Tighten

Installing the Heatsink1. Place the heatsink into its original position on the system board.2. Tighten the screws to secure the heatsink to the system

Installing the Memory1. Insert the memory module into the memory socket.2. Press the memory module down until it clicks into place.3. Install:a. heats

4. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.5. Remove the system board from the computer.23

Installing the System Board1. Place the system board into its original position on the chassis.2. Install the screws that secure the system board to t

3. Disconnect the LVDS cable and the camera cable from its connectors on the system board.4. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the s

5. Detach the base panel from the display assembly..26

Installing the Display Assembly1. Align the base panel of the computer to the display hinges.2. Install the screws that secure the display hinges to t

4. Pry on the plastic caps that cover the display bezel screws and remove them.5. Remove the screws that secure the display bezel.28

6. Pry along the inner edges of the display bezel and remove it.29

Contents1 Working on Your Computer...5Before Working Inside Your Computer

Installing the Display Bezel1. Align the display bezel by pressing along the edges.2. Install the screws that secure the display bezel.3. Install the

Installing the Display Panel1. Align the display panel to the display assembly by pressing along the edges.2. Install the screws that secure the displ

Installing the Camera1. Align the camera to the display panel .2. Connect the camera cable to the camera.3. Install :a. batteryb. base coverc. display

3System Setup System Setup OverviewSystem Setup allows you to:• change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardw

NOTE: For most of the system setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you re-start the system.Table 1. Navigatio

Follow the instructions on the screen.System Setup OptionsMainTable 2. MainSystem Time Re-sets the time on the computer's internal clock.System D

SATA Operation Change the SATA controller mode to either ATA or AHCI.Default: AHCIAdapter Warnings Enable or disable the Adapter Warnings.Default: Ena

4Troubleshooting Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) DiagnosticsThe ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete che

Battery Charge LED Off/Hibernate StandbyBattery mode Discharging when Battery charge is > 10%Off OffDischarging when Battery charge is <=10%Off

Code Cause and Troubleshooting Steps7 CPU - cache test failureProcessor failure8 DisplayDisplay failure39

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5Specifications Technical SpecificationNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click St

Feature DescriptionInternal microphone supports Digital microphone x 2Speakers 3Volume controls Program menus and keyboard shortcut keysTable 11. Vide

Table 15. DisplayFeature DescriptionType HDDimensions:Height 206.44 mm (8.12 inches)Width 326.18 mm (12.84 inches)Diagonal 14.0"Active area (X/Y)

Feature DescriptionWeight 269 grams (0.60 lb)Charge time 3 hourVoltage 11.4 VTemperature range:Operating0 ℃ to 50 ℃Non-Operating0 ℃ to 65 ℃Coin-cell b

Feature DescriptionOperating 20% – 90%Storage 20% – 95%Altitude (maximum):Operating–15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)0° to 35°CNon-Operating –15.2

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

1Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage a

3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it.CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your compu

After Working Inside Your ComputerAfter you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turn

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

1. camera-status light2. camera3. microphone4. power-status light5. battery-status light6. hard-drive activity light7. power button8. HDMI connector9.