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Display panel error

Memory compatibility error

Memory is detected but has

errors

Modem error

System board error

Option ROM error

Storage device error

Video card error

1.Reseat the display cable.

2.Replace the display panel.

3.Replace the video card/system board.

1.Install compatible memory modules.

2.If two modules are installed, remove one and test. Try the other module in the same slot and test. Test the other slot with both modules.

3.Replace the memory.

4.Replace the system board.

1.Reseat the memory.

2.If two modules are installed, remove one and test. Try the other module in the same slot and test. Test the other slot with both modules.

3.Replace the memory.

4.Replace the system board.

1.Reseat the modem.

2.Replace the modem.

3.Replace the system board.

1. Replace the system board.

1.Reseat the device.

2.Replace the device.

3.Replace the system board.

1.Reseat the hard drive and optical drive.

2.Test the computer with just the hard drive and just the optical drive.

3.Replace the device that is causing the failure.

4.Replace the system board.

1. Replace the system board.

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Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Notes, Cautions, and WarningsDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Audio BoardRemoving the Audio Board 10. Lift the audio board up and away from the computer Replacing the Audio Board To replace the audio board, perform the above steps in reverse orderRemoving the Base Cover 2. Remove the batteryBase Cover 3. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computerReplacing the Base Cover To replace the base cover, perform the above steps in reverse order3. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position BatteryRemoving the Battery 4. Slide the other battery release latch to the unlock positionReplacing the Battery 5. Slide the battery and remove it from the computerTo replace the battery, perform the above steps in reverse order System Setup Screens System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup OptionsAdvanced Advanced System ConfigurationMain MainWireless BootPower Management SecurityReplacing the Bluetooth Card Bluetooth CardRemoving the Bluetooth Card Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualCamera Removing the CameraDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the Camera To replace the camera, perform the above steps in reverse order4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 6. Lift up the coin-cell battery and remove it from the computerBattery Charge and Health DiagnosticsBattery Status Lights LED Error CodesFLASH-ON-FLASH OFF-FLASH-OFF ON-FLASH-ON OFF-FLASH-FLASH FLASH-FLASH-FLASH FLASH-FLASH-OFF OFF-ON-OFF FLASH-FLASH-ONBack to Contents Page Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Page 16. Lift the display assembly up and away from the computer Replacing the Display Assembly ExpressCard Cage Removing the ExpressCard CageDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 12. Lift the ExpressCard cage up and away from the computer Replacing the ExpressCard Cage 2. Press in on the ExpressCard to release it from the computer ExpressCardRemoving the ExpressCard 3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computerReplacing the ExpressCard To replace the ExpressCard, perform the above steps in reverse orderRemoving the Hard Drive 5. Slide the hard-drive assembly towards the center of the computerHard Drive Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual6. Lift the hard-drive assembly up and away from the computer 9. Lift the hard-drive bracket up and away from the hard drive 8. Remove the hard-drive adapter from the hard-drive assemblyReplacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive, perform the above steps in reverse orderPage Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Removing the Heat Sink and Fan AssemblyDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly IO Board Removing the IO BoardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 16. Remove the IO board from the computer Replacing the IO Board15. Disconnect the IO-board cable from the IO board To replace the IO board, perform the above steps in reverse order3. Flip the computer over with the right side facing up KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard 5. Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rest6. Carefully open the clip to release the keyboard cable Replacing the Keyboard To replace the keyboard, perform the above steps in reverse orderDisplay Bezel Removing the Display BezelDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the Display Bezel Display Panel Removing the Display PanelDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the Display Panel 15. Remove the hinges and brackets from the display panelBack to Contents Page Removing the Memory Modules 5. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system boardMemory 4. Push apart the memory retention clips to release the memory moduleReplacing the Memory Modules 2. Press in on the memory card to release it from the computer Memory CardRemoving the Memory Card 3. Slide the memory card out of the computerReplacing the Memory Card To replace the memory card, perform the above steps in reverse order4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualReplacing the Optical Drive 6. Remove the rubber feet at the bottom of the computer Palm RestRemoving the Palm Rest Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual8. Flip the computer over with the right side facing up 9. Remove the keyboardPage Page Page Page Replacing the Palm Rest 20. Lift the palm rest up and away from the computerTo replace the palm rest, perform the above steps in reverse order Removing and Replacing Parts Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualProcessor Removing the ProcessorDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the Processor To replace the processor, perform the above steps in reverse orderPower-Button Board Removing the Power-Button BoardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 11. Disconnect the power-button cable from the power-button board Replacing the Power-Button Board 12. Lift the power-button board up and away from the computer3. Press in on the SIM card to release it from the computer Subscriber Identity Module SIM CardRemoving the SIM Card 4. Slide the SIM card out of the computerReplacing the SIM Card To replace the SIM card, perform the above steps in reverse orderSpeaker Removing the SpeakerDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 11. Release the speaker cables from their routings on the palm rest 12. Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the palm rest 13. Lift the speakers up and away from the palm restReplacing the Speaker To replace the speaker, perform the above steps in reverse orderProcessor SpecificationsSystem Information MemoryExpressCard Ports and ConnectorsBattery DrivesAC Adapter PhysicalEnvironmental Back to Contents Page System Board Removing the System BoardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the System Board 15. Gently lift the system board up and away from the computerTo replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card Wireless Local Area Network WLAN CardRemoving the WLAN Card 5. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system boardReplacing the WLAN Card To replace the WLAN Card, perform the above steps in reverse orderTurning Off Your Computer Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Recommended ToolsAfter Working Inside Your Computer In Windows VistaIn Windows XP Click Start → Turn Off Computer → Turn Off 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN card Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN CardRemoving the WWAN Card 5. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card to the system boardReplacing the WWAN Card To replace the WWAN Card, perform the above steps in reverse order