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... owned by Dell under license. 2013 ‑ 10 Rev. A00 Regulatory model: D16M | Type: D16M001 Computer model: Inspiron 3847 NOTE: The images in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Intel Corporation in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 3847 Views Specifications © 2013 Dell Inc.
... owned by Dell under license. 2013 ‑ 10 Rev. A00 Regulatory model: D16M | Type: D16M001 Computer model: Inspiron 3847 NOTE: The images in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Intel Corporation in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 3847 Views Specifications © 2013 Dell Inc.
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... and My Dell at dell.com/support. Hard-drive activity light Turns on . Provides data transfer speeds up to the hard drive. Press and hold for 10 seconds to open or close the optical drive tray. USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and so on the computer if it is turned off or in Sleep state. Optical-drive eject button Press to force shut‑down the computer. Media-card reader Reads...
... and My Dell at dell.com/support. Hard-drive activity light Turns on . Provides data transfer speeds up to the hard drive. Press and hold for 10 seconds to open or close the optical drive tray. USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and so on the computer if it is turned off or in Sleep state. Optical-drive eject button Press to force shut‑down the computer. Media-card reader Reads...
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Power cable port Connect a power cable to provide power to turn on any installed PCI Express cards. Back panel Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices. Padlock rings Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your computer. Security-cable slot Connect a security cable to connectors on the power supply light. Expansion-card slots Provide access to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer. Specifications Views Front Back Power supply light Power supply diagnostic button Power cable port Security-cable slot Padlock rings Back ...
Power cable port Connect a power cable to provide power to turn on any installed PCI Express cards. Back panel Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices. Padlock rings Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your computer. Security-cable slot Connect a security cable to connectors on the power supply light. Expansion-card slots Provide access to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer. Specifications Views Front Back Power supply light Power supply diagnostic button Power cable port Security-cable slot Padlock rings Back ...
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... network or internet access. Line-out port Connect speakers. HDMI-out port Connect to 5 Gbps. Microphone port Connect an external microphone to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity. VGA port Connect an external display or a projector. Line-in port Line-out port USB 2.0 ports (4) Connect peripherals, such as storage devices, printers, and so on . The two lights next to provide sound input. Provides data transfer speeds up to HDMI-out enabled devices. USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as a microphone or CD player. Specifications...
... network or internet access. Line-out port Connect speakers. HDMI-out port Connect to 5 Gbps. Microphone port Connect an external microphone to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity. VGA port Connect an external display or a projector. Line-in port Line-out port USB 2.0 ports (4) Connect peripherals, such as storage devices, printers, and so on . The two lights next to provide sound input. Provides data transfer speeds up to HDMI-out enabled devices. USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as a microphone or CD player. Specifications...
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Views Dimensions and Weight Height Width Depth Weight (maximum) Specifications 367.74 mm (14.5 in) 175 mm (6.9 in) 439.5 mm (17.3 in) 7.9 kg (17.41 lb) NOTE: The weight of your desktop varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Views Dimensions and Weight Height Width Depth Weight (maximum) Specifications 367.74 mm (14.5 in) 175 mm (6.9 in) 439.5 mm (17.3 in) 7.9 kg (17.41 lb) NOTE: The weight of your desktop varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
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Views Memory Connector Type Speed Configurations supported Specifications Two internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets DDR3 1600 MHz 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Views Memory Connector Type Speed Configurations supported Specifications Two internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets DDR3 1600 MHz 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
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Views Ports and Connectors Back Panel Ports: Network USB Audio Video Front Panel Ports: Media Card Reader USB Audio Specifications One RJ45 port • Four USB 2.0 ports • Two USB 3.0 ports • One microphone port • One line-out port • One line-in port • One HDMI-out port • One VGA port One 8-in-1 card slot Two USB 2.0 ports • One microphone port • One headphone port Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Views Ports and Connectors Back Panel Ports: Network USB Audio Video Front Panel Ports: Media Card Reader USB Audio Specifications One RJ45 port • Four USB 2.0 ports • Two USB 3.0 ports • One microphone port • One line-out port • One line-in port • One HDMI-out port • One VGA port One 8-in-1 card slot Two USB 2.0 ports • One microphone port • One headphone port Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
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Views Communications Ethernet Wireless Specifications 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board Dell Wireless-N 1705 and Bluetooth 4.0 Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Views Communications Ethernet Wireless Specifications 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board Dell Wireless-N 1705 and Bluetooth 4.0 Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
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Views Storage Externally accessible Internally accessible Specifications Two 5.25-inch drive bay for a Blu-ray Disc combo (optional), Blu-ray Disc writer (optional), or DVD+/-RW Two 3.5-inch drive bay for SATA hard drives (includes hybrid) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Views Storage Externally accessible Internally accessible Specifications Two 5.25-inch drive bay for a Blu-ray Disc combo (optional), Blu-ray Disc writer (optional), or DVD+/-RW Two 3.5-inch drive bay for SATA hard drives (includes hybrid) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
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Views Media-card reader Type Cards supported Specifications One 8-in-1 slot • Secure Digital (SD) • SD Extended Capacity (SDXC) • High Capacity SD (SDHC) • Memory Stick (MS) • Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) • MultiMedia Card (MMC) • MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) • xD-Picture Card (XD) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Views Media-card reader Type Cards supported Specifications One 8-in-1 slot • Secure Digital (SD) • SD Extended Capacity (SDXC) • High Capacity SD (SDHC) • Memory Stick (MS) • Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) • MultiMedia Card (MMC) • MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) • xD-Picture Card (XD) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
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Also measured with hard drive in head‑parked position and a 2-ms half‑sine pulse for operating. Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage Views Specifications Computer Environment Airborne contaminant...change in velocity of 320 in/s (813 cm/s) -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft) -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) * Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. † Measured with hard drive in operating...
Also measured with hard drive in head‑parked position and a 2-ms half‑sine pulse for operating. Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage Views Specifications Computer Environment Airborne contaminant...change in velocity of 320 in/s (813 cm/s) -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft) -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) * Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. † Measured with hard drive in operating...
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... operating system for shut-down . Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to ground the system board. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to open programs. 2 Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. Before You Begin | 7 WARNING: Disconnect all power...
... operating system for shut-down . Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to ground the system board. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to open programs. 2 Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. Before You Begin | 7 WARNING: Disconnect all power...
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When connecting cables, make sure that you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the media-card reader. Recommended Tools The ... Press and eject any connector pins. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb-screws that the connectors and ports are correctly oriented and aligned. When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any installed card from the network device. CAUTION: When you ...
When connecting cables, make sure that you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the media-card reader. Recommended Tools The ... Press and eject any connector pins. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb-screws that the connectors and ports are correctly oriented and aligned. When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any installed card from the network device. CAUTION: When you ...
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4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive brackets to the primary hard-drive. 5 Lift the primary hard-drive off the hard-drive brackets. 2 3 1 1 screws (2) 3 primary hard-drive 2 hard-drive brackets (2) 24 | Removing the Primary Hard-Drive
4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive brackets to the primary hard-drive. 5 Lift the primary hard-drive off the hard-drive brackets. 2 3 1 1 screws (2) 3 primary hard-drive 2 hard-drive brackets (2) 24 | Removing the Primary Hard-Drive
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... the hard drive. Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive | 25 See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 7. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites Replace the computer cover. Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the primary hard-drive assembly to the chassis. 5 Connect the power and data cables to the primary hard-drive...
... the hard drive. Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive | 25 See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 7. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites Replace the computer cover. Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the primary hard-drive assembly to the chassis. 5 Connect the power and data cables to the primary hard-drive...
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... "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 13. 28 | Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the secondary hard-drive assembly to the chassis. 5 Connect the power and data cables to the secondary hard-drive. 3 Slide the secondary hard-drive assembly into the computer. 4 Replace the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in...
... "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 13. 28 | Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the secondary hard-drive assembly to the chassis. 5 Connect the power and data cables to the secondary hard-drive. 3 Slide the secondary hard-drive assembly into the computer. 4 Replace the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in...
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Replacing the Processor | 47 See "Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly" on page 16. Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor fan and heat sink. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 44. 2 Replace the computer cover.
Replacing the Processor | 47 See "Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly" on page 16. Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor fan and heat sink. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 44. 2 Replace the computer cover.
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... Wireless Mini-Card" on page 14. 8 Disconnect all cables connected to the system board. See "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 16. 5 Remove the processor fan and heat sink. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 48. 4 Remove the graphics card. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly" on page 45. 7 Remove the memory modules. See "Removing the Processor" on page 42. 6 Remove the processor. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside...
... Wireless Mini-Card" on page 14. 8 Disconnect all cables connected to the system board. See "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 16. 5 Remove the processor fan and heat sink. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 48. 4 Remove the graphics card. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly" on page 45. 7 Remove the memory modules. See "Removing the Processor" on page 42. 6 Remove the processor. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside...
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... | Replacing the System Board See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 13. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 22. 8 Replace the computer cover. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. "Replacing the Processor" on page 44. 5 Replace the graphics card. See "Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly" on page 46. 4 Replace the processor fan and heat sink. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn...
... | Replacing the System Board See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 13. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 22. 8 Replace the computer cover. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. "Replacing the Processor" on page 44. 5 Replace the graphics card. See "Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly" on page 46. 4 Replace the processor fan and heat sink. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn...
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Flashing the BIOS You may need to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file. 10 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically, select your product under the product categories. 4 Click Drivers and Downloads. 5 In the Operating System drop-down, select the operating system installed on the computer. 2 Go...
Flashing the BIOS You may need to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file. 10 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically, select your product under the product categories. 4 Click Drivers and Downloads. 5 In the Operating System drop-down, select the operating system installed on the computer. 2 Go...
