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Dell 3500 specifications Lift the hard-drive assembly up and away from the computer

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6. Lift the hard-drive assembly up and away from the computer.

6. Lift the hard-drive assembly up and away from the computer.

7. Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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Dell 3500 specifications Lift the hard-drive assembly up and away from the computer

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualRemoving the Audio Board Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualAudio Board 10. Lift the audio board up and away from the computer To replace the audio board, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Audio BoardBase Cover 2. Remove the batteryRemoving the Base Cover 3. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computerTo replace the base cover, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Base CoverRemoving the Battery Battery3. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position 4. Slide the other battery release latch to the unlock positionTo replace the battery, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Battery5. Slide the battery and remove it from the computer Entering System Setup System SetupSystem Setup Screens System Setup OptionsMain Advanced System ConfigurationAdvanced MainPower Management BootWireless SecurityRemoving the Bluetooth Card Bluetooth CardReplacing the Bluetooth Card Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual CameraRemoving the Camera To replace the camera, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the CameraRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell Battery4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual6. Lift up the coin-cell battery and remove it from the computer Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryBattery Status Lights DiagnosticsBattery Charge and Health LED Error CodesBack to Contents Page FLASH-ON-FLASH OFF-FLASH-OFF ON-FLASH-ON OFF-FLASH-FLASHFLASH-FLASH-FLASH FLASH-FLASH-OFF OFF-ON-OFF FLASH-FLASH-ON Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Assembly Page 16. Lift the display assembly up and away from the computer Replacing the Display Assembly Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual ExpressCard CageRemoving the ExpressCard Cage 12. Lift the ExpressCard cage up and away from the computer Replacing the ExpressCard Cage Removing the ExpressCard ExpressCard2. Press in on the ExpressCard to release it from the computer 3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computerTo replace the ExpressCard, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the ExpressCardHard Drive 5. Slide the hard-drive assembly towards the center of the computerRemoving the Hard Drive Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual6. Lift the hard-drive assembly up and away from the computer Replacing the Hard Drive 8. Remove the hard-drive adapter from the hard-drive assembly9. Lift the hard-drive bracket up and away from the hard drive To replace the hard drive, perform the above steps in reverse orderPage Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Heat Sink and Fan AssemblyRemoving the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual IO BoardRemoving the IO Board 15. Disconnect the IO-board cable from the IO board Replacing the IO Board16. Remove the IO board from the computer To replace the IO board, perform the above steps in reverse orderRemoving the Keyboard Keyboard3. Flip the computer over with the right side facing up 5. Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rest6. Carefully open the clip to release the keyboard cable To replace the keyboard, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the KeyboardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Display BezelRemoving the Display Bezel Replacing the Display Bezel Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Display PanelRemoving the Display Panel Back to Contents Page Replacing the Display Panel15. Remove the hinges and brackets from the display panel Memory 5. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system boardRemoving the Memory Modules 4. Push apart the memory retention clips to release the memory moduleReplacing the Memory Modules Removing the Memory Card Memory Card2. Press in on the memory card to release it from the computer 3. Slide the memory card out of the computerTo replace the memory card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Memory CardRemoving the Optical Drive Optical Drive4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualReplacing the Optical Drive Removing the Palm Rest Palm Rest6. Remove the rubber feet at the bottom of the computer Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual9. Remove the keyboard 8. Flip the computer over with the right side facing upPage Page Page Page To replace the palm rest, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Palm Rest20. Lift the palm rest up and away from the computer Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Removing and Replacing PartsDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual ProcessorRemoving the Processor To replace the processor, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the ProcessorDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Power-Button BoardRemoving the Power-Button Board 11. Disconnect the power-button cable from the power-button board 12. Lift the power-button board up and away from the computer Replacing the Power-Button BoardRemoving the SIM Card Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card3. Press in on the SIM card to release it from the computer 4. Slide the SIM card out of the computerTo replace the SIM card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the SIM CardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual SpeakerRemoving the Speaker 11. Release the speaker cables from their routings on the palm rest 13. Lift the speakers up and away from the palm rest 12. Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the palm restTo replace the speaker, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the SpeakerSystem Information SpecificationsProcessor MemoryBattery Ports and ConnectorsExpressCard DrivesEnvironmental AC AdapterPhysical Back to Contents Page Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual System BoardRemoving the System Board To replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the System Board15. Gently lift the system board up and away from the computer Removing the WLAN Card Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Card4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card 5. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system boardTo replace the WLAN Card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the WLAN CardBefore Working Inside Your Computer Working on Your ComputerTurning Off Your Computer Recommended ToolsIn Windows XP Click Start → Turn Off Computer → Turn Off After Working Inside Your ComputerIn Windows Vista Removing the WWAN Card Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Card4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN card 5. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card to the system boardTo replace the WWAN Card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the WWAN Card