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Dell 3500 specifications Replacing the IO Board, Disconnect the IO-board cable from the IO board

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15. Disconnect the IO-board cable from the IO board.

15. Disconnect the IO-board cable from the IO board.

16. Remove the IO board from the computer.

Replacing the IO Board

To replace the IO board, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Dell 3500 Replacing the IO Board, Disconnect the IO-board cable from the IO board, Remove the IO board 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 Board3. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer 2. Remove the batteryBase Cover Removing the Base CoverTo replace the base cover, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Base Cover4. Slide the other battery release latch to the unlock position BatteryRemoving the Battery 3. Slide the 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 System Setup Options System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensMain Advanced System ConfigurationMain AdvancedSecurity BootPower Management WirelessDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Bluetooth CardRemoving the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth CardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual CameraRemoving the Camera To replace the camera, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the CameraDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery 4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board6. Lift up the coin-cell battery and remove it from the computer Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryLED Error Codes DiagnosticsBattery Status Lights Battery Charge and HealthBack 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 3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer ExpressCardRemoving the ExpressCard 2. Press in on the ExpressCard to release it from the computerTo replace the ExpressCard, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the ExpressCardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 5. Slide the hard-drive assembly towards the center of the computerHard Drive Removing the Hard Drive6. Lift the hard-drive assembly up and away from the computer To replace the hard drive, perform the above steps in reverse order 8. Remove the hard-drive adapter from the hard-drive assemblyReplacing the Hard Drive 9. Lift the hard-drive bracket up and away from the hard drivePage 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 To replace the IO board, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the IO Board15. Disconnect the IO-board cable from the IO board 16. Remove the IO board from the computer5. Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rest KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard 3. Flip the computer over with the right side facing up6. 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 4. Push apart the memory retention clips to release the memory module 5. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system boardMemory Removing the Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules 3. Slide the memory card out of the computer Memory CardRemoving the Memory Card 2. Press in on the memory card to release it from the computerTo replace the memory card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Memory CardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive 4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computerReplacing the Optical Drive Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Palm RestRemoving the Palm Rest 6. Remove the rubber feet at the bottom of the computer9. 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 Board4. Slide the SIM card out of the computer Subscriber Identity Module SIM CardRemoving the SIM Card 3. Press in on the SIM card to release it from 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 SpeakerMemory SpecificationsSystem Information ProcessorDrives Ports and ConnectorsBattery ExpressCardEnvironmental 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 5. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system board Wireless Local Area Network WLAN CardRemoving the WLAN Card 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN cardTo replace the WLAN Card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the WLAN CardRecommended Tools Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerIn Windows XP Click Start → Turn Off Computer → Turn Off After Working Inside Your ComputerIn Windows Vista 5. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card to the system board Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN CardRemoving the WWAN Card 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN cardTo replace the WWAN Card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the WWAN Card