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Dell 3500 specifications

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14. Open the clip that secures the audio-board data cable to the system board.

15. Disconnect the audio-board cable from its connector on the system board.

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Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Notes, Cautions, and WarningsAudio Board Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualRemoving 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 order2. Remove the battery Base CoverRemoving the Base 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 orderBattery Removing the Battery3. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position 4. Slide the other battery release latch to the unlock position5. Slide the battery and remove it from the computer Replacing the BatteryTo replace the battery, perform the above steps in reverse order System Setup Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screens System Setup OptionsAdvanced System Configuration MainAdvanced MainBoot Power ManagementWireless SecurityBluetooth Card Removing the Bluetooth CardReplacing the Bluetooth Card Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualRemoving the Camera CameraDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the Camera To replace the camera, perform the above steps in reverse orderCoin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 6. Lift up the coin-cell battery and remove it from the computerDiagnostics Battery Status LightsBattery Charge and Health LED Error CodesFLASH-FLASH-FLASH FLASH-FLASH-OFF OFF-ON-OFF FLASH-FLASH-ON FLASH-ON-FLASH OFF-FLASH-OFF ON-FLASH-ON OFF-FLASH-FLASHBack to Contents Page Removing the Display Assembly Display AssemblyDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Page 16. Lift the display assembly up and away from the computer Replacing the Display Assembly Removing the ExpressCard Cage ExpressCard CageDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 12. Lift the ExpressCard cage up and away from the computer Replacing the ExpressCard Cage ExpressCard Removing the ExpressCard2. Press in on the ExpressCard to release it from the computer 3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computerReplacing the ExpressCard To replace the ExpressCard, perform the above steps in reverse order5. Slide the hard-drive assembly towards the center of the computer Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual6. Lift the hard-drive assembly up and away from the computer 8. Remove the hard-drive adapter from the hard-drive assembly Replacing the Hard Drive9. Lift the hard-drive bracket up and away from the hard drive To replace the hard drive, perform the above steps in reverse orderPage Removing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Heat Sink and Fan AssemblyDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Removing the IO Board IO BoardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the IO Board 15. Disconnect the IO-board cable from the IO board16. Remove the IO board from the computer To replace the IO board, perform the above steps in reverse orderKeyboard Removing the 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 Replacing the Keyboard To replace the keyboard, perform the above steps in reverse orderRemoving the Display Bezel Display BezelDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Display PanelDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 15. Remove the hinges and brackets from the display panel Replacing the Display PanelBack to Contents Page 5. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system board MemoryRemoving the Memory Modules 4. Push apart the memory retention clips to release the memory moduleReplacing the Memory Modules Memory Card Removing the Memory Card2. Press in on the memory card to release it from the computer 3. Slide the memory card out of the computerReplacing the Memory Card To replace the memory card, perform the above steps in reverse orderOptical Drive Removing the Optical Drive4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualReplacing the Optical Drive Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest6. Remove the rubber feet at the bottom of the computer Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual8. Flip the computer over with the right side facing up 9. Remove the keyboardPage Page Page Page 20. Lift the palm rest up and away from the computer Replacing the Palm RestTo replace the palm rest, perform the above steps in reverse order Removing and Replacing Parts Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualRemoving the Processor ProcessorDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the Processor To replace the processor, perform the above steps in reverse orderRemoving the Power-Button Board 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 computerSubscriber Identity Module SIM Card Removing the SIM Card3. Press in on the SIM card to release it from the computer 4. Slide the SIM card out of the computerReplacing the SIM Card To replace the SIM card, perform the above steps in reverse orderRemoving the Speaker 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 orderSpecifications System InformationProcessor MemoryPorts and Connectors BatteryExpressCard DrivesPhysical AC AdapterEnvironmental Back to Contents Page Removing the System Board System BoardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 15. Gently lift the system board up and away from the computer Replacing the System BoardTo replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Card Removing the WLAN Card4. Disconnect the antenna cables from 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 orderWorking on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerTurning Off Your Computer Recommended ToolsIn Windows Vista After Working Inside Your ComputerIn Windows XP Click Start → Turn Off Computer → Turn Off Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Card Removing the WWAN Card4. Disconnect the antenna cables from 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