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... names may be used in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this material in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are trademarks of data if instructions are not applicable. Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual Working on Your Computer Removing and Replacing Parts Specifications System Setup Diagnostics...
... names may be used in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this material in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are trademarks of data if instructions are not applicable. Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual Working on Your Computer Removing and Replacing Parts Specifications System Setup Diagnostics...
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...lists the options that define the hardware installed on any hardware in Options List. In this F2 prompt appears, press immediately. When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear. 3. As an option is highlighted, the Options Field displays ... the list with the up and down the System Setup screen information for future reference. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Overview Use System Setup as the user password l To read the...
...lists the options that define the hardware installed on any hardware in Options List. In this F2 prompt appears, press immediately. When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear. 3. As an option is highlighted, the Options Field displays ... the list with the up and down the System Setup screen information for future reference. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Overview Use System Setup as the user password l To read the...
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... blinks to indicate battery charge status. Install supported memory modules. 2. OFF-FLASH-OFF 1. Turns on - An unauthenticated or unsupported, non-Dell AC adapter is already present, reseat the module(s) one at time in the system tray and select Disable Bluetooth Radio. Battery in a no... possible LED codes that may display in full charge mode with steady blue light - Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual Device Status Lights Battery Status Lights Keyboard Status Lights LED Error Codes Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn ...
... blinks to indicate battery charge status. Install supported memory modules. 2. OFF-FLASH-OFF 1. Turns on - An unauthenticated or unsupported, non-Dell AC adapter is already present, reseat the module(s) one at time in the system tray and select Disable Bluetooth Radio. Battery in a no... possible LED codes that may display in full charge mode with steady blue light - Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual Device Status Lights Battery Status Lights Keyboard Status Lights LED Error Codes Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn ...
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Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual ExpressCard Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Base Cover Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Hard Drive and Audio Board Speaker Memory Coin-Cell Battery Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Display Panel Palm Rest and Display Assembly Hard Drive Cable Kit Secure Digital (SD) Card Battery SIM Card Reader Display Closure Sensor LED Cover Keyboard ExpressCard/SD Card Reader System Board Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Display Bezel Camera Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual ExpressCard Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Base Cover Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Hard Drive and Audio Board Speaker Memory Coin-Cell Battery Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Display Panel Palm Rest and Display Assembly Hard Drive Cable Kit Secure Digital (SD) Card Battery SIM Card Reader Display Closure Sensor LED Cover Keyboard ExpressCard/SD Card Reader System Board Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Display Bezel Camera Back to Contents Page
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... GMA X4500HD 15-pin VGA connector two-channel high definition audio Realtek ALC269 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Vostro™ Service Manual NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Back to -analog) high definition audio microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/external speakers connector 1.5 W mono System Information...
... GMA X4500HD 15-pin VGA connector two-channel high definition audio Realtek ALC269 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Vostro™ Service Manual NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Back to -analog) high definition audio microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/external speakers connector 1.5 W mono System Information...
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...audio board. 8. Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to Contents Page Hard Drive and Audio Board Dell Vostro™ V13 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. Back to view the illustrations below. 1. Disconnect...
...audio board. 8. Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to Contents Page Hard Drive and Audio Board Dell Vostro™ V13 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. Back to view the illustrations below. 1. Disconnect...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable. 3. Remove the screws that shipped with your computer. Remove the SD card, if applicable. 4. Lift the black... up and away from the connector on the system board and disconnect the battery cable. 6. Remove the base cover. 5. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the computer. 7.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable. 3. Remove the screws that shipped with your computer. Remove the SD card, if applicable. 4. Lift the black... up and away from the connector on the system board and disconnect the battery cable. 6. Remove the base cover. 5. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the computer. 7.
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... Bluetooth card to the system board. 15. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Remove the LCD cover. 9. For additional safety best practices information, see... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the memory. 10. Lift the Bluetooth card up and away...
... Bluetooth card to the system board. 15. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Remove the LCD cover. 9. For additional safety best practices information, see... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the memory. 10. Lift the Bluetooth card up and away...
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Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Vostro™ V13 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 ... the SD card, if applicable. 4. Back to the back of the computer. 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Vostro™ V13 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 ... the SD card, if applicable. 4. Back to the back of the computer. 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to Contents Page
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... Your Computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable. 3. Remove the battery. 6. Remove the display panel. 8. Disconnect the camera cable...computer. Follow the procedures in reverse order. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the camera to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to release it...
... Your Computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable. 3. Remove the battery. 6. Remove the display panel. 8. Disconnect the camera cable...computer. Follow the procedures in reverse order. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the camera to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to release it...
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Back to Contents Page ExpressCard/SD Card Reader Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the card reader to the computer. 12. Remove the SD card, if applicable...reader, perform the above steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the ExpressCard/SD Card Reader NOTE: You may need to view the illustrations below. 1. Remove the screws that shipped with your...
Back to Contents Page ExpressCard/SD Card Reader Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the card reader to the computer. 12. Remove the SD card, if applicable...reader, perform the above steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the ExpressCard/SD Card Reader NOTE: You may need to view the illustrations below. 1. Remove the screws that shipped with your...
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... illustrations below. 1. Remove the base cover. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery NOTE: You may need to install Adobe®...
... illustrations below. 1. Remove the base cover. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery NOTE: You may need to install Adobe®...
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Press in order to Contents Page ExpressCard Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to release it...
Press in order to Contents Page ExpressCard Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to release it...
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...® Player from the computer. Removing the Display Closure Sensor NOTE: You may need to the computer. 7. Back to Contents Page Display Closure Sensor Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the base cover. 5. Remove the ExpressCard, if...
...® Player from the computer. Removing the Display Closure Sensor NOTE: You may need to the computer. 7. Back to Contents Page Display Closure Sensor Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the base cover. 5. Remove the ExpressCard, if...
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...174; Player from the system board and hard drive connectors. Follow the procedures in order to Contents Page Hard Drive Cable Kit Dell™ Vostro™ 13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Disconnect both ends of the existing...Remove the base cover. 5. Back to view the illustrations below. 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable. 3. Remove the SD card, if applicable. 4.
...174; Player from the system board and hard drive connectors. Follow the procedures in order to Contents Page Hard Drive Cable Kit Dell™ Vostro™ 13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Disconnect both ends of the existing...Remove the base cover. 5. Back to view the illustrations below. 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable. 3. Remove the SD card, if applicable. 4.
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... and away from the system board. 15. Remove the base cover. 5. Remove the system board. 14. Back to Contents Page Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
... and away from the system board. 15. Remove the base cover. 5. Remove the system board. 14. Back to Contents Page Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
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.... 1. Removing the Keyboard NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure keyboard to release the keyboard cable. 10. Remove the SD card, if... applicable. 3. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the computer. Back to Contents Page For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the base cover. 5.
.... 1. Removing the Keyboard NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure keyboard to release the keyboard cable. 10. Remove the SD card, if... applicable. 3. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the computer. Back to Contents Page For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the base cover. 5.
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... computer. Remove the base cover. 5. Remove the display panel from Adobe.com in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Back to Contents Page Display Panel Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Follow the procedures in order to view the illustrations below. 1. Remove the display bezel. 6. For additional safety...
... computer. Remove the base cover. 5. Remove the display panel from Adobe.com in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Back to Contents Page Display Panel Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Follow the procedures in order to view the illustrations below. 1. Remove the display bezel. 6. For additional safety...
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... bezel and remove it from the display assembly. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Bezel NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in ...to release it from the display bezel. 3. Remove the screws that secure the display bezel to Contents Page Display Bezel Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to the display assembly....
... bezel and remove it from the display assembly. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Bezel NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in ...to release it from the display bezel. 3. Remove the screws that secure the display bezel to Contents Page Display Bezel Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to the display assembly....
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...illustrations below. 1. Remove the LCD cover. 7. Replacing the Memory Module 1. Place the memory module at a 45-degree angle at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from the system board at a.... Remove the base cover. 5. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable. 3. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the tab on the system board, and align...
...illustrations below. 1. Remove the LCD cover. 7. Replacing the Memory Module 1. Place the memory module at a 45-degree angle at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from the system board at a.... Remove the base cover. 5. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable. 3. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the tab on the system board, and align...