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...Removing the Battery...8 Installing the Battery...9 Removing the Optical-disk Drive...9 Installing the Optical-disk Drive...9 Removing the Access Panel...9 Installing the Access Panel...10 Removing the Hard Drive...10 Installing the Hard Drive...12 Removing the Memory Module...12 Installing the Memory Module...13 Removing the WLAN Card...13 Installing the WLAN Card...13 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery...13 Installing the Coin-cell battery...14 Removing the Keyboard...14 Installing the Keyboard...15 Removing the Base Cover...15 Installing the Base Cover...17 Removing the Input/Output (I/O) Board...
...Removing the Battery...8 Installing the Battery...9 Removing the Optical-disk Drive...9 Installing the Optical-disk Drive...9 Removing the Access Panel...9 Installing the Access Panel...10 Removing the Hard Drive...10 Installing the Hard Drive...12 Removing the Memory Module...12 Installing the Memory Module...13 Removing the WLAN Card...13 Installing the WLAN Card...13 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery...13 Installing the Coin-cell battery...14 Removing the Keyboard...14 Installing the Keyboard...15 Removing the Base Cover...15 Installing the Base Cover...17 Removing the Input/Output (I/O) Board...
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... telephone service and support team. CAUTION: When you connect a cable, ensure that came with locking tabs; Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Ensure that shipped with care. Hold a component such as directed by its pins. To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you finish working inside the computer, replace all power sources before connecting to...
... telephone service and support team. CAUTION: When you connect a cable, ensure that came with locking tabs; Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Ensure that shipped with care. Hold a component such as directed by its pins. To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you finish working inside the computer, replace all power sources before connecting to...
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... all network cables from the network device. 4. Press the power button to a docking device (docked), undock it. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer and all open files and exit all attached devices from the appropriate slots. Shut down a. Select the - Point to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. 11. While you service the computer. 7. Using a touch-enabled device: a. b. Open the display. 10. 3. Remove the main battery. 8. Remove any installed ExpressCards...
... all network cables from the network device. 4. Press the power button to a docking device (docked), undock it. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer and all open files and exit all attached devices from the appropriate slots. Shut down a. Select the - Point to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. 11. While you service the computer. 7. Using a touch-enabled device: a. b. Open the display. 10. 3. Remove the main battery. 8. Remove any installed ExpressCards...
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... Start . 2. Connect your computer and all attached devices are turned off. b. Replace the battery. 4. Click the • In Windows 7: and select Shut down your computer. Click Start . 2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as a port replicator or media base, and replace any telephone or network cables to your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn off . Connect any cards...
... Start . 2. Connect your computer and all attached devices are turned off. b. Replace the battery. 4. Click the • In Windows 7: and select Shut down your computer. Click Start . 2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as a port replicator or media base, and replace any telephone or network cables to your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn off . Connect any cards...
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... up. 4. Remove: a. Tighten the screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis. 5. battery 6. Removing the Memory Module 1. access panel 3. Remove the memory module from the memory module until it to the bracket. 3. Slide the hard drive into the connector. 4. battery b. Follow the procedures in the bracket. 2. Install: a. Pry the securing clips away from its socket on the system board. 12 Installing the Hard Drive 1. access panel b. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your...
... up. 4. Remove: a. Tighten the screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis. 5. battery 6. Removing the Memory Module 1. access panel 3. Remove the memory module from the memory module until it to the bracket. 3. Slide the hard drive into the connector. 4. battery b. Follow the procedures in the bracket. 2. Install: a. Pry the securing clips away from its socket on the system board. 12 Installing the Hard Drive 1. access panel b. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your...
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access panel g. optical-disk drive h. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. battery b. base cover h. hard drive f. battery 6. access panel d. Installing the Power Connector 1. Install: a. keyboard d. battery 24 Remove: a. keyboard g. system board 3. Insert the power connector into its slot on the chassis and guide the cable into the retention tabs. 2. Connect the power connector cable to the system board. 3. memory module e. optical-disk drive c. hard drive e. WLAN card f. Disconnect the power connector from the system board and lift ...
access panel g. optical-disk drive h. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. battery b. base cover h. hard drive f. battery 6. access panel d. Installing the Power Connector 1. Install: a. keyboard d. battery 24 Remove: a. keyboard g. system board 3. Insert the power connector into its slot on the chassis and guide the cable into the retention tabs. 2. Connect the power connector cable to the system board. 3. memory module e. optical-disk drive c. hard drive e. WLAN card f. Disconnect the power connector from the system board and lift ...
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g. Remove: a. battery b. memory module f. display bezel j. display hinges 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. access panel h. optical-disk drive i. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . access panel d. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Lift and remove the eDP cable [2]. 30 Removing the Display Panel 1. keyboard g. b. Remove the tape that secure the display panel to the computer [1]. battery 3. hard drive e. Remove the screws that secures the eDP cable to the...
g. Remove: a. battery b. memory module f. display bezel j. display hinges 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. access panel h. optical-disk drive i. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . access panel d. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Lift and remove the eDP cable [2]. 30 Removing the Display Panel 1. keyboard g. b. Remove the tape that secure the display panel to the computer [1]. battery 3. hard drive e. Remove the screws that secures the eDP cable to the...
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... system setup navigation keys. NOTE: For most of the system setup options, changes that you can : • Change the NVRAM settings after you re-start the system. 33 The boot-menu options are recorded but do not take effect until you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options.
... system setup navigation keys. NOTE: For most of the system setup options, changes that you can : • Change the NVRAM settings after you re-start the system. 33 The boot-menu options are recorded but do not take effect until you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options.
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...; Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM A Size, DIMM B Size, • Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock Speed, Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor L3 Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit Technology. • Device Information: Displays Primary Hard Drive, ODD Device, LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi Device, Bluetooth Device...
...; Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM A Size, DIMM B Size, • Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock Speed, Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor L3 Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit Technology. • Device Information: Displays Primary Hard Drive, ODD Device, LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi Device, Bluetooth Device...
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... system startup. Table 3. If USB port is disabled, the OS cannot see any type of the SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. Allows you the legacy option ROMs to this port is enabled, device attached to boot any device attached to load. SATA Operation Allows you to change the boot list option. • Legacy • UEFI Advanced Boot Options Date/Time This option allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. If Boot Support is enabled...
... system startup. Table 3. If USB port is disabled, the OS cannot see any type of the SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. Allows you the legacy option ROMs to this port is enabled, device attached to boot any device attached to load. SATA Operation Allows you to change the boot list option. • Legacy • UEFI Advanced Boot Options Date/Time This option allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. If Boot Support is enabled...
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... system password and the hard drive password. This field enables or disables the integrated audio controller. Description Allows you to set , change or delete the system password. Allows you set the display brightness depending up on the power source (On Battery and On AC). Security Option Admin Password System Password Description NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of Windows or the Ubuntu OS. You can also enable or disable Media Card. NOTE: Successful password changes take...
... system password and the hard drive password. This field enables or disables the integrated audio controller. Description Allows you to set , change or delete the system password. Allows you set the display brightness depending up on the power source (On Battery and On AC). Security Option Admin Password System Password Description NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of Windows or the Ubuntu OS. You can also enable or disable Media Card. NOTE: Successful password changes take...
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... Hard Drive passwords when the admin password is selected. Enable CPU XD Support (default) Admin Setup Lockout Allows you to determine the minimum and maximum length of the processor. Option Internal HDD-0 Password Description Allows you to always set strong passwords. Default Setting: Not set Strong Password Password Configuration Password Bypass Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set , change or delete the password on the system's internal hard-disk drive. Allows you to enforce the option to set . Default Setting: Enable...
... Hard Drive passwords when the admin password is selected. Enable CPU XD Support (default) Admin Setup Lockout Allows you to determine the minimum and maximum length of the processor. Option Internal HDD-0 Password Description Allows you to always set strong passwords. Default Setting: Not set Strong Password Password Configuration Password Bypass Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set , change or delete the password on the system's internal hard-disk drive. Allows you to enforce the option to set . Default Setting: Enable...
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...; Disabled • Enabled Default Setting: The option is enabled. If the AC power adapter is removed during the non-work hours to improve the battery health. Wake on LAN/WLAN Allows you to maximize the battery health. Disabled (default) 39 Auto On Time Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the USB ports to conserve battery power. • Enable USB Wake Support Default Setting: The option is connected. Default Setting: Wake on automatically. Option Intel TurboBoost Hyper-Thread Control...
...; Disabled • Enabled Default Setting: The option is enabled. If the AC power adapter is removed during the non-work hours to improve the battery health. Wake on LAN/WLAN Allows you to maximize the battery health. Disabled (default) 39 Auto On Time Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the USB ports to conserve battery power. • Enable USB Wake Support Default Setting: The option is connected. Default Setting: Wake on automatically. Option Intel TurboBoost Hyper-Thread Control...
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... use certain power adapters. NOTE: All charging mode may not be available for all the batteries. POST Behavior Option Adapter Warnings Fn Lock Option Fastboot Description Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of F1-F12, between the standard and secondary functions. • Lock Mode Disable/Standard. Table 9. This option is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop. Default Setting: Enable Adapter Warnings Allows the hot key...
... use certain power adapters. NOTE: All charging mode may not be available for all the batteries. POST Behavior Option Adapter Warnings Fn Lock Option Fastboot Description Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of F1-F12, between the standard and secondary functions. • Lock Mode Disable/Standard. Table 9. This option is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop. Default Setting: Enable Adapter Warnings Allows the hot key...
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... and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events. System Logs Option BIOS Events Description Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices. • WLAN/WiGig • Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default. Re-start the computer. 2. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your BIOS (system setup), on screen. 4. This option is not already set. For laptops, ensure that can be controlled by the wireless switch. NOTE: To locate the Service...
... and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events. System Logs Option BIOS Events Description Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices. • WLAN/WiGig • Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default. Re-start the computer. 2. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your BIOS (system setup), on screen. 4. This option is not already set. For laptops, ensure that can be controlled by the wireless switch. NOTE: To locate the Service...
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... you need an update. The System Security screen appears. 2. 8. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File. The File Download window appears. 11. NOTE: Your computer is Locked, you must enter to access and make changes to the computer. If the Password Status is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled. NOTE: If the password jumper is Unlocked. 3. Select System Password , enter your download method below window, click Download File. Use...
... you need an update. The System Security screen appears. 2. 8. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File. The File Download window appears. 11. NOTE: Your computer is Locked, you must enter to access and make changes to the computer. If the Password Status is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled. NOTE: If the password jumper is Unlocked. 3. Select System Password , enter your download method below window, click Download File. Use...
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... of problems encountered during testing CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to stop the diagnostic test. 5. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for specific devices require user interaction. Power-on a specific device, press and click Yes to test only your hardware. The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is launched by the BIOS internally. If you of your computer. If there are any issues, error codes...
... of problems encountered during testing CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to stop the diagnostic test. 5. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for specific devices require user interaction. Power-on a specific device, press and click Yes to test only your hardware. The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is launched by the BIOS internally. If you of your computer. If there are any issues, error codes...
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Video Feature Video type Video Controller: UMA Discrete Data bus: External display support Table 19. Communication Feature Network adapter Wireless Table 21. Ports and Connectors Feature Audio Video Network adapter USB: 46 Description 2 channel high-definition audio Realtek ALC3234 with Waves Maxx Audio 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Intel HDA bus 2 x 2 W program menu and keyboard media-control keys Description eDP Intel HD Graphics (shared memory) AMD Radeom R5 M315 (up to 2GB...
Video Feature Video type Video Controller: UMA Discrete Data bus: External display support Table 19. Communication Feature Network adapter Wireless Table 21. Ports and Connectors Feature Audio Video Network adapter USB: 46 Description 2 channel high-definition audio Realtek ALC3234 with Waves Maxx Audio 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Intel HDA bus 2 x 2 W program menu and keyboard media-control keys Description eDP Intel HD Graphics (shared memory) AMD Radeom R5 M315 (up to 2GB...
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Keyboard Feature Number of keys: Description US 101, Brazil 104, UK 102, and Japan 105 Table 24. Media card reader one SD slot Table 22. The ports are identified in the documentation shipped with your computer. Display Feature Type Vostro 15-3559 • 15.6 inches HD WLED • 15.6 inches FHD Non-touch Dimensions: HD Non-touch FHD Non-touch Height 224.30 mm (8.83 inches) 223.80 mm...
Keyboard Feature Number of keys: Description US 101, Brazil 104, UK 102, and Japan 105 Table 24. Media card reader one SD slot Table 22. The ports are identified in the documentation shipped with your computer. Display Feature Type Vostro 15-3559 • 15.6 inches HD WLED • 15.6 inches FHD Non-touch Dimensions: HD Non-touch FHD Non-touch Height 224.30 mm (8.83 inches) 223.80 mm...
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... not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 50 Verify your country or region in your support category. 3. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.
... not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 50 Verify your country or region in your support category. 3. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.