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... their products. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are trademarks of this material in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; A00 Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual Working on Your Computer Specifications Removing and Replacing Parts System Setup Diagnostics...
... their products. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are trademarks of this material in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; A00 Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual Working on Your Computer Specifications Removing and Replacing Parts System Setup Diagnostics...
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...Remove the optical drive. 6. Remove the palm rest. 8. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the hard drive assembly. 5. Remove the keyboard. 7. Disconnect the speaker cable from its...audio board. Removing the Audio Board 1. Remove the screw that secures the audio board to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to the...
...Remove the optical drive. 6. Remove the palm rest. 8. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the hard drive assembly. 5. Remove the keyboard. 7. Disconnect the speaker cable from its...audio board. Removing the Audio Board 1. Remove the screw that secures the audio board to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to the...
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Remove the battery. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Lift up the base cover and remove it from the computer. Removing the Base Cover 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the base cover to the computer. 4.
Remove the battery. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Lift up the base cover and remove it from the computer. Removing the Base Cover 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the base cover to the computer. 4.
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.... Flip the computer over. 3. Follow the procedures in order to view the illustrations below. 1. Slide the other battery release latch to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to the unlock position. Slide the...
.... Flip the computer over. 3. Follow the procedures in order to view the illustrations below. 1. Slide the other battery release latch to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to the unlock position. Slide the...
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...F2 prompt to appear. 3. Appears on (or restart) your current settings. Key Functions - Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Overview Use System Setup as the user password l To ...for future reference. Entering System Setup 1. Turn on the right side of your computer to your computer. 2. When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that define the configuration of the System Setup window and contains help information about your computer and make changes...
...F2 prompt to appear. 3. Appears on (or restart) your current settings. Key Functions - Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Overview Use System Setup as the user password l To ...for future reference. Entering System Setup 1. Turn on the right side of your computer to your computer. 2. When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that define the configuration of the System Setup window and contains help information about your computer and make changes...
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... the Bluetooth card, perform the above steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the audio board. 9. Back to Contents Page Bluetooth® Card Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in reverse order. Remove...
... the Bluetooth card, perform the above steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the audio board. 9. Back to Contents Page Bluetooth® Card Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in reverse order. Remove...
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... the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Lift the camera up and away from the display assembly. 13. Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see...
... the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Lift the camera up and away from the display assembly. 13. Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see...
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Gently pry the tabs that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the coin-cell battery to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Back to the system board away from the system board. 5. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable... 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Gently pry the tabs that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the coin-cell battery to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Back to the system board away from the system board. 5. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable... 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... charge remaining. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is attached to your laptop. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual Device Status Lights Battery Status Lights Battery Charge and Health Keyboard Status Lights LED Error Codes Device Status Lights Turns on when...
... charge remaining. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is attached to your laptop. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual Device Status Lights Battery Status Lights Battery Charge and Health Keyboard Status Lights LED Error Codes Device Status Lights Turns on when...
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... wide area network (WWAN) card. 8. Remove the wireless local area network (WLAN) card. 7. Remove the palm rest. 10. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. With the right side of the computer...
... wide area network (WWAN) card. 8. Remove the wireless local area network (WLAN) card. 7. Remove the palm rest. 10. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. With the right side of the computer...
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... ExpressCard cage to the computer. 10. Remove the optical drive. 6. Remove the screw that secures the ExpressCard cage cable to Contents Page ExpressCard Cage Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the keyboard. 7. Back...
... ExpressCard cage to the computer. 10. Remove the optical drive. 6. Remove the screw that secures the ExpressCard cage cable to Contents Page ExpressCard Cage Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the keyboard. 7. Back...
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Back to release it from the computer. 3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer. Removing the ExpressCard 1. Press in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in on the ExpressCard to Contents Page ExpressCard Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Back to release it from the computer. 3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer. Removing the ExpressCard 1. Press in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in on the ExpressCard to Contents Page ExpressCard Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
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.../regulatory_compliance. Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the hard-drive assembly to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the battery. 3. Back to the computer. 5. Follow the procedures in Before...
.../regulatory_compliance. Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the hard-drive assembly to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the battery. 3. Back to the computer. 5. Follow the procedures in Before...
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... shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to Contents Page Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 14. Remove the wireless local area network (WLAN.... 5. Back to the system board. Removing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to Contents Page Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 14. Remove the wireless local area network (WLAN.... 5. Back to the system board. Removing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... drive. 6. Remove the wireless local area network (WLAN) card. 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the IO Board 1. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the keyboard. 9. Remove the ExpressCard cage. 12. Follow the procedures in ... read the safety information that secures the IO board the computer. 14. Back to Contents Page IO Board Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Remove the wireless wide area network (WWAN) card. 8.
... drive. 6. Remove the wireless local area network (WLAN) card. 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the IO Board 1. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the keyboard. 9. Remove the ExpressCard cage. 12. Follow the procedures in ... read the safety information that secures the IO board the computer. 14. Back to Contents Page IO Board Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Remove the wireless wide area network (WWAN) card. 8.
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... battery. 3. Using a small plastic scribe, press in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Flip the computer over and lay it . 5. Back to release it on the palm rest. Follow the procedures in on the release latches...
... battery. 3. Using a small plastic scribe, press in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Flip the computer over and lay it . 5. Back to release it on the palm rest. Follow the procedures in on the release latches...
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...palm rest. 10. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry under the display bezel to Contents Page Display Bezel Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. ...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard. 9. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the ...
...palm rest. 10. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry under the display bezel to Contents Page Display Bezel Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. ...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard. 9. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the ...
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... assembly. 13. Remove the display bezel. 12. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the palm rest. 10. Remove the hard drive. 5. Remove the wireless wide area...display assembly. 11. Removing the Display Panel 1. Remove the screws that secure the display panel to Contents Page Display Panel Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the keyboard....
... assembly. 13. Remove the display bezel. 12. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the palm rest. 10. Remove the hard drive. 5. Remove the wireless wide area...display assembly. 11. Removing the Display Panel 1. Remove the screws that secure the display panel to Contents Page Display Panel Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the keyboard....
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.../regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery. 3. Back to release the memory module. 5. Remove the base cover. 4. Push apart the memory retention clips to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the memory module from its connector...
.../regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery. 3. Back to release the memory module. 5. Remove the base cover. 4. Push apart the memory retention clips to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the memory module from its connector...
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Removing the Memory Card 1. Press in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Back to release it from the computer. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in on the memory card to Contents Page Memory Card Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Slide the memory card out of the computer.
Removing the Memory Card 1. Press in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Back to release it from the computer. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in on the memory card to Contents Page Memory Card Dell™ Vostro™ 3500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Slide the memory card out of the computer.