Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Audio Board
Removing 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 order
2. Remove the battery
Base Cover
Removing the Base Cover
3. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer
Replacing the Base Cover
To replace the base cover, perform the above steps in reverse order
Battery
Removing the Battery
3. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position
4. Slide the other battery release latch to the unlock position
Replacing the Battery
5. Slide the battery and remove it from the computer
To replace the battery, perform the above steps in reverse order
System Setup
Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
System Setup Options
Advanced System Configuration
Main
Advanced
Main
Boot
Power Management
Wireless
Security
Bluetooth Card
Removing the Bluetooth Card
Replacing the Bluetooth Card
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Camera
Removing the Camera
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Replacing the Camera
To replace the camera, perform the above steps in reverse order
Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board
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Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
6. Lift up the coin-cell battery and remove it from the computer
Diagnostics
Battery Status Lights
Battery Charge and Health
LED Error Codes
FLASH-ON-FLASH OFF-FLASH-OFF ON-FLASH-ON OFF-FLASH-FLASH
FLASH-FLASH-FLASH FLASH-FLASH-OFF OFF-ON-OFF FLASH-FLASH-ON
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Display Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly
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16. Lift the display assembly up and away from the computer
Replacing the Display Assembly
ExpressCard Cage
Removing the ExpressCard Cage
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12. Lift the ExpressCard cage up and away from the computer
Replacing the ExpressCard Cage
ExpressCard
Removing the ExpressCard
2. Press in on the ExpressCard to release it from the computer
3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer
Replacing the ExpressCard
To replace the ExpressCard, perform the above steps in reverse order
5. Slide the hard-drive assembly towards the center of the computer
Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
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6. 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 Drive
9. Lift the hard-drive bracket up and away from the hard drive
To replace the hard drive, perform the above steps in reverse order
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Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
Removing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
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Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
IO Board
Removing the IO Board
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Replacing the IO Board
15. Disconnect the IO-board cable from the IO board
16. Remove the IO board from the computer
To replace the IO board, perform the above steps in reverse order
Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard
3. Flip the computer over with the right side facing up
5. Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rest
6. Carefully open the clip to release the keyboard cable
Replacing the Keyboard
To replace the keyboard, perform the above steps in reverse order
Display Bezel
Removing the Display Bezel
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Replacing the Display Bezel
Display Panel
Removing the Display Panel
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Replacing the Display Panel
15. Remove the hinges and brackets from the display panel
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5. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system board
Memory
Removing the Memory Modules
4. Push apart the memory retention clips to release the memory module
Replacing the Memory Modules
Memory Card
Removing the Memory Card
2. Press in on the memory card to release it from the computer
3. Slide the memory card out of the computer
Replacing the Memory Card
To replace the memory card, perform the above steps in reverse order
Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer
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Replacing the Optical Drive
Palm Rest
Removing the Palm Rest
6. Remove the rubber feet at the bottom of the computer
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8. Flip the computer over with the right side facing up
9. Remove the keyboard
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Replacing the Palm Rest
20. Lift the palm rest up and away from the computer
To replace the palm rest, perform the above steps in reverse order
Removing and Replacing Parts
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Processor
Removing the Processor
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Replacing the Processor
To replace the processor, perform the above steps in reverse order
Power-Button Board
Removing the Power-Button Board
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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 computer
Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card
Removing the SIM Card
3. Press in on the SIM card to release it from the computer
4. Slide the SIM card out of the computer
Replacing the SIM Card
To replace the SIM card, perform the above steps in reverse order
Speaker
Removing the Speaker
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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 rest
Replacing the Speaker
To replace the speaker, perform the above steps in reverse order
Specifications
System Information
Processor
Memory
Ports and Connectors
Battery
ExpressCard
Drives
AC Adapter
Physical
Environmental
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System Board
Removing the System Board
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Replacing the System Board
15. Gently lift the system board up and away from the computer
To replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order
Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Card
Removing the WLAN Card
4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card
5. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system board
Replacing the WLAN Card
To replace the WLAN Card, perform the above steps in reverse order
Working on Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Turning Off Your Computer
Recommended Tools
After Working Inside Your Computer
In Windows Vista
In Windows XP Click Start → Turn Off Computer → Turn Off
Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Card
Removing the WWAN Card
4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN card
5. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card to the system board
Replacing the WWAN Card
To replace the WWAN Card, perform the above steps in reverse order