Inspiron 3847 Specifications
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and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. 2013 ‑ 10 Rev. 3847 Views Specifications © 2013 Dell Inc. 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...
and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. 2013 ‑ 10 Rev. 3847 Views Specifications © 2013 Dell Inc. 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...
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NOTE: You can customize the power‑button behaviour in Sleep state. For more information, see Me and My Dell at dell.com/support. Press to the hard drive. Press and hold for 10 seconds to open or close the optical drive tray. Optical-drive eject button ...
NOTE: You can customize the power‑button behaviour in Sleep state. For more information, see Me and My Dell at dell.com/support. Press to the hard drive. Press and hold for 10 seconds to open or close the optical drive tray. Optical-drive eject button ...
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Power supply diagnostic button Press to turn on any installed PCI Express cards. Expansion-card slots Provide access to your computer. Back panel Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices. Specifications Views Front Back Power supply light Power supply diagnostic button Power cable port Security-cable slot Padlock rings Back Back panel Back panel Expansion-card slots Power supply light Indicates power availability of your computer. Power cable port Connect a power cable to provide power to connectors on the power supply light. Padlock rings Attach a standard padlock to ...
Power supply diagnostic button Press to turn on any installed PCI Express cards. Expansion-card slots Provide access to your computer. Back panel Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices. Specifications Views Front Back Power supply light Power supply diagnostic button Power cable port Security-cable slot Padlock rings Back Back panel Back panel Expansion-card slots Power supply light Indicates power availability of your computer. Power cable port Connect a power cable to provide power to connectors on the power supply light. Padlock rings Attach a standard padlock to ...
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Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. VGA port Connect an external display or a projector. Provides video and audio output. Provides data transfer speeds up to provide sound input. The two lights next to HDMI-out enabled devices. Specifications Back panel Views Front Back Back panel USB 2.0 ports (4) USB 3.0 ports (2) HDMI-out port Network port VGA port Microphone port Line-in port Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player. USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and so on . HDMI-out port ...
Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. VGA port Connect an external display or a projector. Provides video and audio output. Provides data transfer speeds up to provide sound input. The two lights next to HDMI-out enabled devices. Specifications Back panel Views Front Back Back panel USB 2.0 ports (4) USB 3.0 ports (2) HDMI-out port Network port VGA port Microphone port Line-in port Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player. USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and so on . HDMI-out port ...
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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 Video Controller: Integrated Discrete Memory: Integrated Discrete Specifications • Intel HD graphics • Intel HD graphics 4400/4600 • NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 • NVIDIA GeForce GT 635 Shared system memory 1024 MB Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Views Video Controller: Integrated Discrete Memory: Integrated Discrete Specifications • Intel HD graphics • Intel HD graphics 4400/4600 • NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 • NVIDIA GeForce GT 635 Shared system memory 1024 MB 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 Audio Controller Type Specifications Realtek Audio Codec ALC662VD Intel 5.1 channel HD Audio (integrated) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage
Views Audio Controller Type Specifications Realtek Audio Codec ALC662VD Intel 5.1 channel HD Audio (integrated) 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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Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage Also measured with hard drive in head‑parked position and a 2-ms half‑sine pulse for operating. 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 Storage 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °C to 95 ...
Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Media-card reader Power Ratings Computer Environment Audio Storage Also measured with hard drive in head‑parked position and a 2-ms half‑sine pulse for operating. 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 Storage 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °C to 95 ...
Inspiron 3847 Users Guide
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Inspiron 3847 Owner's Manual Computer model: Inspiron 3847 Regulatory model: D16M Regulatory type: D16M001
Inspiron 3847 Owner's Manual Computer model: Inspiron 3847 Regulatory model: D16M Regulatory type: D16M001
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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of your computer. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are not followed. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. 2013 - 11 Rev. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc. A00
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of your computer. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are not followed. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. 2013 - 11 Rev. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc. A00
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Contents Before You Begin 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Technical Overview 10 Inside View of Your Computer 10 System-Board Components 11 Removing the Computer Cover 12 Procedure 12 Replacing the Computer Cover 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 Removing the Memory Module(s 14 Prerequisites 14 Procedure 14 Replacing the Memory Module(s 15 Procedure 15 Postrequisites 15 Removing the Graphics Card 16 Prerequisites 16 Procedure 16 Replacing the Graphics Card 18 Procedure 18 Postrequisites 18 Removing the Front Bezel 19 ...
Contents Before You Begin 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Technical Overview 10 Inside View of Your Computer 10 System-Board Components 11 Removing the Computer Cover 12 Procedure 12 Replacing the Computer Cover 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 Removing the Memory Module(s 14 Prerequisites 14 Procedure 14 Replacing the Memory Module(s 15 Procedure 15 Postrequisites 15 Removing the Graphics Card 16 Prerequisites 16 Procedure 16 Replacing the Graphics Card 18 Procedure 18 Postrequisites 18 Removing the Front Bezel 19 ...
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Replacing the Front Bezel 20 Procedure 20 Postrequisites 20 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 21 Prerequisites 21 Procedure 21 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 22 Procedure 22 Postrequisites 22 Removing the Primary Hard-Drive 23 Prerequisites 23 Procedure 23 Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive 25 Procedure 25 Postrequisites 25 Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive 26 Prerequisites 26 Procedure 26 Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive 28 Procedure 28 Postrequisites 28 Removing the Optical Drive 29 Prerequisites 29 Procedure 29 Replacing the Optical Drive 31 Procedure 31 ...
Replacing the Front Bezel 20 Procedure 20 Postrequisites 20 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 21 Prerequisites 21 Procedure 21 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 22 Procedure 22 Postrequisites 22 Removing the Primary Hard-Drive 23 Prerequisites 23 Procedure 23 Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive 25 Procedure 25 Postrequisites 25 Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive 26 Prerequisites 26 Procedure 26 Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive 28 Procedure 28 Postrequisites 28 Removing the Optical Drive 29 Prerequisites 29 Procedure 29 Replacing the Optical Drive 31 Procedure 31 ...
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Replacing the Front I/O Panel 36 Procedure 36 Postrequisites 36 Removing the Power-Button Module 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 37 Replacing the Power-Button Module 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 39 Removing the Chassis Fan 40 Prerequisites 40 Procedure 40 Replacing the Chassis Fan 41 Procedure 41 Postrequisites 41 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 42 Prerequisites 42 Procedure 43 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 44 Procedure 44 Postrequisites 44 Removing the Processor 45 Prerequisites 45 Procedure 45 Replacing the Processor 46 ...
Replacing the Front I/O Panel 36 Procedure 36 Postrequisites 36 Removing the Power-Button Module 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 37 Replacing the Power-Button Module 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 39 Removing the Chassis Fan 40 Prerequisites 40 Procedure 40 Replacing the Chassis Fan 41 Procedure 41 Postrequisites 41 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 42 Prerequisites 42 Procedure 43 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 44 Procedure 44 Postrequisites 44 Removing the Processor 45 Prerequisites 45 Procedure 45 Replacing the Processor 46 ...
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Procedure 48 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 49 Procedure 49 Postrequisites 49 Removing the Power-Supply Unit 50 Prerequisites 50 Procedure 50 Replacing the Power-Supply Unit 51 Procedure 51 Postrequisites 51 Removing the System Board 52 Prerequisites 52 Procedure 53 Replacing the System Board 54 Procedure 54 Postrequisites 54 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 54 Flashing the BIOS 55 6 | Contents
Procedure 48 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 49 Procedure 49 Postrequisites 49 Removing the Power-Supply Unit 50 Prerequisites 50 Procedure 50 Replacing the Power-Supply Unit 51 Procedure 51 Postrequisites 51 Removing the System Board 52 Prerequisites 52 Procedure 53 Replacing the System Board 54 Procedure 54 Postrequisites 54 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 54 Flashing the BIOS 55 6 | Contents
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... touching pins and contacts. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Before You Begin CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Move your mouse pointer...
... touching pins and contacts. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Before You Begin CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Move your mouse pointer...