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... | Type: W12C003 Computer model: Inspiron 24-3459 NOTE: The images in the United States and/or other marks and names mentioned herein may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. This product is protected by U.S. Dell™ and the Dell logo are trademarks of their respective companies. 2015 ‑ 07 Rev. All other jurisdictions. Inspiron 24 3000 Series Views Specifications...
... | Type: W12C003 Computer model: Inspiron 24-3459 NOTE: The images in the United States and/or other marks and names mentioned herein may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. This product is protected by U.S. Dell™ and the Dell logo are trademarks of their respective companies. 2015 ‑ 07 Rev. All other jurisdictions. Inspiron 24 3000 Series Views Specifications...
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... 1 Audio-out port Connect audio-output devices such as speakers, amplifiers, and so on. 2 HDMI-in port Connect a gaming console, Blu-ray player, or other HDMI-out enabled devices. 3 USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and so on. Provide data transfer speeds up to your computer. The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity. 5 Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to 480 Mbps. 4 Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from...
... 1 Audio-out port Connect audio-output devices such as speakers, amplifiers, and so on. 2 HDMI-in port Connect a gaming console, Blu-ray player, or other HDMI-out enabled devices. 3 USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and so on. Provide data transfer speeds up to your computer. The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity. 5 Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to 480 Mbps. 4 Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from...
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Views System information Computer model Processor System chipset Specifications Inspiron 24-3459 • 6th Generation Intel Core i3 Processor • 6th Generation Intel Core i5 Processor Integrated in processor Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Media-card reader Display Camera Stand Power adapter Computer environment Storage
Views System information Computer model Processor System chipset Specifications Inspiron 24-3459 • 6th Generation Intel Core i3 Processor • 6th Generation Intel Core i5 Processor Integrated in processor Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Media-card reader Display Camera Stand Power adapter Computer environment Storage
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Views Ports and connectors External: Network USB Audio/Video Internal: M.2 card Specifications One RJ45 port • Two USB 2.0 ports • Two USB 3.0 ports • One combo jack port • One audio line-out port • One HDMI-in port One M.2 card slot for WLAN and Bluetooth Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Media-card reader Display Camera Stand Power adapter Computer environment Storage
Views Ports and connectors External: Network USB Audio/Video Internal: M.2 card Specifications One RJ45 port • Two USB 2.0 ports • Two USB 3.0 ports • One combo jack port • One audio line-out port • One HDMI-in port One M.2 card slot for WLAN and Bluetooth Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Media-card reader Display Camera Stand Power adapter Computer environment Storage
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Views Communications Ethernet Wireless Specifications 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n • Wi-Fi 802.11ac • Bluetooth 4.0 Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Media-card reader Display Camera Stand Power adapter Computer environment Storage
Views Communications Ethernet Wireless Specifications 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n • Wi-Fi 802.11ac • Bluetooth 4.0 Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Media-card reader Display Camera Stand Power adapter Computer environment Storage
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Views Storage Interface Hard drive Optical drive Specifications • SATA 3 Gbps for optical drive • SATA 6 Gbps for hard drive One 2.5-in drive One 9.5-mm DVD+/-RW drive (optional) Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Media-card reader Display Camera Stand Power adapter Computer environment Storage
Views Storage Interface Hard drive Optical drive Specifications • SATA 3 Gbps for optical drive • SATA 6 Gbps for hard drive One 2.5-in drive One 9.5-mm DVD+/-RW drive (optional) Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Media-card reader Display Camera Stand Power adapter Computer environment Storage
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....04-1985 Operating Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Vibration (maximum)* 0.66 GRMS Shock (maximum) 110 G† Altitude (maximum) -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Media-card reader Display Camera Stand Power adapter Computer...
....04-1985 Operating Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Vibration (maximum)* 0.66 GRMS Shock (maximum) 110 G† Altitude (maximum) -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Audio Media-card reader Display Camera Stand Power adapter Computer...
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Inspiron 24 3000 Series Service Manual Computer Model: Inspiron 24-3459 Regulatory Model: W12C Regulatory Type: W12C003
Inspiron 24 3000 Series Service Manual Computer Model: Inspiron 24-3459 Regulatory Model: W12C Regulatory Type: W12C003
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Replacing the optical drive 26 Procedure...26 Post-requisites 26 Removing the hard drive 27 Prerequisites...27 Procedure...27 Replacing the hard drive 30 Procedure...30 Post-requisites 30 Removing the memory module 31 Prerequisites...31 Procedure...31 Replacing the memory module 33 Procedure...33 Post-requisites 34 Removing the wireless card 35 Prerequisites...35 Procedure...35 Replacing the wireless card 37 Procedure...37 Post-requisites 38 Removing the heat sink 39 Prerequisites...39 Procedure...39 4
Replacing the optical drive 26 Procedure...26 Post-requisites 26 Removing the hard drive 27 Prerequisites...27 Procedure...27 Replacing the hard drive 30 Procedure...30 Post-requisites 30 Removing the memory module 31 Prerequisites...31 Procedure...31 Replacing the memory module 33 Procedure...33 Post-requisites 34 Removing the wireless card 35 Prerequisites...35 Procedure...35 Replacing the wireless card 37 Procedure...37 Post-requisites 38 Removing the heat sink 39 Prerequisites...39 Procedure...39 4
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... computer. 6 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect all cables such as telephone cables, network cables and so on, from your computer. 5 Disconnect all attached devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, monitor, and so on a flat, soft and clean surface to ground the system board. Windows 10...
... computer. 6 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect all cables such as telephone cables, network cables and so on, from your computer. 5 Disconnect all attached devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, monitor, and so on a flat, soft and clean surface to ground the system board. Windows 10...
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... connector pins. WARNING: Disconnect all covers, panels, and screws before disconnecting the cable. CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as the metal at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. When disconnecting cables, keep them by the Dell technical assistance team. CAUTION: When you work surface is not covered by Dell is flat and clean. WARNING: Before working inside the computer, replace all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels...
... connector pins. WARNING: Disconnect all covers, panels, and screws before disconnecting the cable. CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as the metal at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. When disconnecting cables, keep them by the Dell technical assistance team. CAUTION: When you work surface is not covered by Dell is flat and clean. WARNING: Before working inside the computer, replace all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels...
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After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, and cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, and any other parts that you removed before working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer. 12
After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, and cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, and any other parts that you removed before working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer. 12
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... working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer 1 control-buttons board 3 optical-drive assembly 5 microphone board 7 fan 9 wireless card 11 coin-cell battery 13 VESA-mount bracket 2 hard-drive assembly 4 display-assembly base 6 camera module 8 heat sink 10 memory module 12 system board 14 speaker cover 13 Technical overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside...
... working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer 1 control-buttons board 3 optical-drive assembly 5 microphone board 7 fan 9 wireless card 11 coin-cell battery 13 VESA-mount bracket 2 hard-drive assembly 4 display-assembly base 6 camera module 8 heat sink 10 memory module 12 system board 14 speaker cover 13 Technical overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside...
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... not remove the hard drive while the computer is in After working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand assembly. 2 Remove the back cover. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cable from the hard drive. 2 Remove the screw that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in sleep or on state. Removing the hard drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
... not remove the hard drive while the computer is in After working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand assembly. 2 Remove the back cover. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cable from the hard drive. 2 Remove the screw that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in sleep or on state. Removing the hard drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
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3 Using your fingertips, slide the hard-drive assembly out of the hard-drive bay. 1 power and data cable 3 screw 2 hard-drive assembly 4 display-assembly base 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 28
3 Using your fingertips, slide the hard-drive assembly out of the hard-drive bay. 1 power and data cable 3 screw 2 hard-drive assembly 4 display-assembly base 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 28
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... working inside your computer. CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Replacing the hard drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the hard-drive assembly to the displayassembly base. 5 Connect the power and data cable to the hard drive. 3 Slide the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive...
... working inside your computer. CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Replacing the hard drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the hard-drive assembly to the displayassembly base. 5 Connect the power and data cable to the hard drive. 3 Slide the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive...
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... changes you replace the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. Procedure 1 Disconnect the speaker, touch-control board, hard-drive cable, opticaldrive cable, hard-drive and optical-drive power, fan, and microphone and camera cables from its connectors on the system board. 2 Lift the latches and disconnect the control-buttons board and display cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside...
... changes you replace the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. Procedure 1 Disconnect the speaker, touch-control board, hard-drive cable, opticaldrive cable, hard-drive and optical-drive power, fan, and microphone and camera cables from its connectors on the system board. 2 Lift the latches and disconnect the control-buttons board and display cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside...
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... Before working inside your computer. Procedure 1 Slide the ports on the system board into its connectors on the system board and press down on the latches to secure the cables. 6 Connect the speaker, touch-control board, hard-drive data cable, and optical-drive data, hard-drive and optical-drive power, fan, and microphone and camera cables to its connectors on the system board. You must make the desired changes again after you replace the system board. Post-requisites 1 Replace the wireless card. 2 Replace...
... Before working inside your computer. Procedure 1 Slide the ports on the system board into its connectors on the system board and press down on the latches to secure the cables. 6 Connect the speaker, touch-control board, hard-drive data cable, and optical-drive data, hard-drive and optical-drive power, fan, and microphone and camera cables to its connectors on the system board. You must make the desired changes again after you replace the system board. Post-requisites 1 Replace the wireless card. 2 Replace...
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... grommets on the display bezel, place the speakers on the display bezel. 2 Route the speaker cable through the routing guide on the display-panel base. 7 Route and replace the speaker cable under the VESA-mount bracket. 8 Connect the speaker cable to the system board. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...
... grommets on the display bezel, place the speakers on the display bezel. 2 Route the speaker cable through the routing guide on the display-panel base. 7 Route and replace the speaker cable under the VESA-mount bracket. 8 Connect the speaker cable to the system board. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...
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... the display bezel. 4 Replace the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Post-requisites 1 Replace the control-buttons board. 2 Replace the speakers. 3 Replace the speaker cover. 4 Replace the VESA-mount bracket. 5 Replace the system board. 6 Replace the camera. 7 Replace the microphone. 8 Replace the coin-cell battery. 9 Replace the fan. 10 Replace the heat sink. 11 Replace the wireless card. 12 Replace the memory module. 13 Replace the hard drive. 14 Replace the optical drive. 75 After working inside...
... the display bezel. 4 Replace the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Post-requisites 1 Replace the control-buttons board. 2 Replace the speakers. 3 Replace the speaker cover. 4 Replace the VESA-mount bracket. 5 Replace the system board. 6 Replace the camera. 7 Replace the microphone. 8 Replace the coin-cell battery. 9 Replace the fan. 10 Replace the heat sink. 11 Replace the wireless card. 12 Replace the memory module. 13 Replace the hard drive. 14 Replace the optical drive. 75 After working inside...