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... port Connect a headphone, a microphone, or a headset (headphone and microphone combo). 6 USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and so on. For more information, see Me and My Dell at Dell.com/support. 3 Hard-drive activity light Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive. 4 Media-card reader Reads from and writes to CDs and DVDs. 2 Power button Press to turn on . Specifications Front Front Back Views 2 1 3 4 5 6 1 Optical drive (optional...
... port Connect a headphone, a microphone, or a headset (headphone and microphone combo). 6 USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and so on. For more information, see Me and My Dell at Dell.com/support. 3 Hard-drive activity light Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive. 4 Media-card reader Reads from and writes to CDs and DVDs. 2 Power button Press to turn on . Specifications Front Front Back Views 2 1 3 4 5 6 1 Optical drive (optional...
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... port Connect an external microphone. 4 VGA port Connect an external display or a projector. 5 HDMI port Connect a TV or another HDMI‑in port Connect devices such as storage devices, printers, and so on. The two lights next to record audio on your computer. 11 Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or internet access. Provides video and audio output. 6 USB 2.0 ports (4) Connect peripherals such as external audio players to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity. Specifications Views...
... port Connect an external microphone. 4 VGA port Connect an external display or a projector. 5 HDMI port Connect a TV or another HDMI‑in port Connect devices such as storage devices, printers, and so on. The two lights next to record audio on your computer. 11 Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or internet access. Provides video and audio output. 6 USB 2.0 ports (4) Connect peripherals such as external audio players to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity. Specifications Views...
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Views System information Computer model Processor Chipset Specifications Inspiron 3655 • AMD A4 • AMD A6 Integrated in processor Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power adapter Computer environment Audio Storage
Views System information Computer model Processor Chipset Specifications Inspiron 3655 • AMD A4 • AMD A6 Integrated in processor Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power adapter Computer environment Audio Storage
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Views Memory Slot Type Speed Configurations supported Specifications Two U-DIMM slots DDR3L 1600 MHz 2 GB (Ubuntu only), 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power adapter Computer environment Audio Storage
Views Memory Slot Type Speed Configurations supported Specifications Two U-DIMM slots DDR3L 1600 MHz 2 GB (Ubuntu only), 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power adapter Computer environment Audio Storage
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Views Ports and connectors External: Network USB Audio/Video Internal: M.2 card PCIe card Specifications One RJ45 port • Four USB 2.0 ports • Two USB 3.0 ports • One headset port • One microphone port • One line-in port • One line-out port • One VGA port • One HDMI port One M.2 card slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card One PCIe x1 card slot (half-length, full height card) Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power adapter Computer environment Audio Storage
Views Ports and connectors External: Network USB Audio/Video Internal: M.2 card PCIe card Specifications One RJ45 port • Four USB 2.0 ports • Two USB 3.0 ports • One headset port • One microphone port • One line-in port • One line-out port • One VGA port • One HDMI port One M.2 card slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card One PCIe x1 card slot (half-length, full height card) Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power adapter Computer environment Audio 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 • Bluetooth 4.0 Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power adapter Computer environment Audio Storage
Views Communications Ethernet Wireless Specifications 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n • Bluetooth 4.0 Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power adapter Computer environment Audio Storage
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Views Storage Interface Configurations supported Specifications • SATA 3 Gbps for optical drive • SATA 6 Gbps for hard drive • One optical drive and one 3.5-inch hard drive • One optical drive and one 2.5-inch hard drive • One 3.5-inch hard drive and one 2.5-inch hard drive • Two 2.5-inch hard drives Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power adapter Computer environment Audio Storage
Views Storage Interface Configurations supported Specifications • SATA 3 Gbps for optical drive • SATA 6 Gbps for hard drive • One optical drive and one 3.5-inch hard drive • One optical drive and one 2.5-inch hard drive • One 3.5-inch hard drive and one 2.5-inch hard drive • Two 2.5-inch hard drives Dimensions and weight System information Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power adapter Computer environment Audio Storage
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...Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power adapter Computer environment Audio Storage Views Specifications Computer environment Airborne contaminant level Relative humidity (maximum) Temperature range Vibration (maximum)* Shock (maximum) Altitude (maximum) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Operating... using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. † Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use. ‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head...
...Memory Ports and connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power adapter Computer environment Audio Storage Views Specifications Computer environment Airborne contaminant level Relative humidity (maximum) Temperature range Vibration (maximum)* Shock (maximum) Altitude (maximum) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Operating... using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. † Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use. ‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head...
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Contents Before working inside your computer 8 Before you begin 8 Safety instructions 8 Recommended tools 9 After working inside your computer 11 Technical overview 12 System Board Components 12 Removing the computer cover 14 Procedure...14 Replacing the computer cover 15 Procedure...15 Removing the front bezel 16 Prerequisites...16 Procedure...16 Replacing the front bezel 18 Procedure...18 Post-requisites 18 Removing the memory modules 19 Prerequisites...19 Procedure...20 Replacing the memory modules 22 Procedure...22 Post-requisites 24 3
Contents Before working inside your computer 8 Before you begin 8 Safety instructions 8 Recommended tools 9 After working inside your computer 11 Technical overview 12 System Board Components 12 Removing the computer cover 14 Procedure...14 Replacing the computer cover 15 Procedure...15 Removing the front bezel 16 Prerequisites...16 Procedure...16 Replacing the front bezel 18 Procedure...18 Post-requisites 18 Removing the memory modules 19 Prerequisites...19 Procedure...20 Replacing the memory modules 22 Procedure...22 Post-requisites 24 3
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... Post-requisites 65 Removing the chassis fan 66 Prerequisites...66 Procedure...66 Replacing the chassis fan 69 Procedure...69 Post-requisites 69 Removing the system board 70 Prerequisites...70 Procedure...70 Replacing the system board 73 Procedure...73 Post-requisites 73 BIOS setup program 74 Overview...74 Entering BIOS setup program 74 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 74 Prerequisites 75 Procedure 75 Post-requisites 75 Clearing CMOS Settings 76 Prerequisites...
... Post-requisites 65 Removing the chassis fan 66 Prerequisites...66 Procedure...66 Replacing the chassis fan 69 Procedure...69 Post-requisites 69 Removing the system board 70 Prerequisites...70 Procedure...70 Replacing the system board 73 Procedure...73 Post-requisites 73 BIOS setup program 74 Overview...74 Entering BIOS setup program 74 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 74 Prerequisites 75 Procedure 75 Post-requisites 75 Clearing CMOS Settings 76 Prerequisites...
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... 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 the configuration you begin 1 Save and close all open files and exit all attached devices from their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts. NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the...
... 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 the configuration you begin 1 Save and close all open files and exit all attached devices from their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts. NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the...
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... and cards, handle them evenly aligned to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. WARNING: Before working inside the computer, replace all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. CAUTION: Press and eject any connector pins. CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as the metal at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is...
... and cards, handle them evenly aligned to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. WARNING: Before working inside the computer, replace all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. CAUTION: Press and eject any connector pins. CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as the metal at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is...
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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. 11
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. 11
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... the steps in After working inside your computer. System Board Components 1 PCI-e x1 slot 2 processor 3 hard-drive cable connector 4 wireless-card connector 5 optical-drive/hard-drive 2 cable 6 processor-fan cable connector connector 7 drive power-cable connector 8 CMOS jumper 9 Password jumper 10 power-button cable connector 11 coin-cell battery 12 memory-module slots 12 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 your computer. For...
... the steps in After working inside your computer. System Board Components 1 PCI-e x1 slot 2 processor 3 hard-drive cable connector 4 wireless-card connector 5 optical-drive/hard-drive 2 cable 6 processor-fan cable connector connector 7 drive power-cable connector 8 CMOS jumper 9 Password jumper 10 power-button cable connector 11 coin-cell battery 12 memory-module slots 12 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 your computer. For...
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drive assembly out of the side-chassis. 1 hard-drive cable 3 hard-drive assembly 2 power cable 4 Spread apart the hard-drive bracket from one edge and lift the hard drive up. 33 3 Press the tabs on the hard drive and slide the hard-
drive assembly out of the side-chassis. 1 hard-drive cable 3 hard-drive assembly 2 power cable 4 Spread apart the hard-drive bracket from one edge and lift the hard drive up. 33 3 Press the tabs on the hard drive and slide the hard-
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... side-chassis. 4 Connect the hard-drive cable and power cable to the hard-drive. 5 Close the side-chassis. Replacing the 2.5-inch hard drives WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer...
... side-chassis. 4 Connect the hard-drive cable and power cable to the hard-drive. 5 Close the side-chassis. Replacing the 2.5-inch hard drives WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer...
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... the instructions in After working inside your computer. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you replace the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you have made to the system board. 70 NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in Before working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Remove the front bezel. 3 Remove the wireless card. 4 Remove the heat sink. 5 Remove the processor fan. 6 Remove the memory modules. Removing...
... the instructions in After working inside your computer. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you replace the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you have made to the system board. 70 NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in Before working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Remove the front bezel. 3 Remove the wireless card. 4 Remove the heat sink. 5 Remove the processor fan. 6 Remove the memory modules. Removing...
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2 Note the routing and move the cables away from the system board. 1 chassis-fan cable 3 drive-power cable 5 optical-drive cable 2 power-button cable 4 system board 6 hard-drive cable 3 Remove the screw that secures the I/O cover to the chassis and lift the cover off the system board. 4 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis. 71
2 Note the routing and move the cables away from the system board. 1 chassis-fan cable 3 drive-power cable 5 optical-drive cable 2 power-button cable 4 system board 6 hard-drive cable 3 Remove the screw that secures the I/O cover to the chassis and lift the cover off the system board. 4 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis. 71
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NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you replace the system board. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in Before working inside your computer. Post-requisites 1 Replace the memory modules. 2 Replace the heat sink. 3 Replace the processor fan. 4 Replace the wireless card. 5 Replace the front bezel. 6 Replace the computer cover. 73 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in After working inside your computer. For more...
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you replace the system board. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in Before working inside your computer. Post-requisites 1 Replace the memory modules. 2 Replace the heat sink. 3 Replace the processor fan. 4 Replace the wireless card. 5 Replace the front bezel. 6 Replace the computer cover. 73 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in After working inside your computer. For more...
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... down the BIOS setup program screen information for the F2 prompt to wait until you change the settings in your computer, such as the amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on. • Change the system configuration information. • Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, enabling or disabling base devices, and so on (or restart) your computer. Use BIOS setup program to...
... down the BIOS setup program screen information for the F2 prompt to wait until you change the settings in your computer, such as the amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on. • Change the system configuration information. • Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, enabling or disabling base devices, and so on (or restart) your computer. Use BIOS setup program to...