DELL VOSTRO 3450 02 User Manual

Dell Vostro 3450  
Owner's Manual  
Regulatory Model P19G  
Regulatory Type P19G001  
Contents  
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..................................................................2  
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Working on Your Computer  
Before Working Inside Your Computer  
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage  
and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure  
included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist:  
You have performed the steps in Working on Your Computer.  
You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.  
A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing  
the removal procedure in reverse order.  
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.  
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You  
should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your  
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and  
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered  
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the  
product.  
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist  
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a  
connector on the back of the computer.  
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components  
or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket.  
Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.  
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CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not  
on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are  
disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect  
the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending  
any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors  
are correctly oriented and aligned.  
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently  
than shown in this document.  
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working  
inside the computer.  
1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from  
being scratched.  
2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).  
3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked) such as the optional  
Media Base or Battery Slice, undock it.  
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your  
computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.  
4. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.  
5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.  
6. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.  
NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery  
before you service the computer.  
7. Remove the main battery.  
8. Turn the computer top-side up.  
9. Open the display.  
10. Press the power button to ground the system board.  
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the  
electrical outlet before opening the display.  
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by  
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the  
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to  
dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.  
11. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots.  
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Recommended Tools  
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:  
Small flat-blade screwdriver  
#0 Phillips screwdriver  
#1 Phillips screwdriver  
Small plastic scribe  
Flash BIOS update program CD  
Turning Off Your Computer  
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open  
programs before you turn off your computer.  
1. Shut down the operating system:  
In Windows Vista :  
Click Start  
, then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu  
as shown below, and then click Shut Down.  
In Windows XP:  
Click Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off . The computer turns off after the  
operating system shutdown process is complete.  
2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer  
and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your  
operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them  
off.  
After Working Inside Your Computer  
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external  
devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer.  
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this  
particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.  
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1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media  
base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.  
2. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.  
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device  
and then plug it into the computer.  
3. Replace the battery.  
4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.  
5. Turn on your computer.  
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Battery  
Removing The Battery  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Slide the left and the right battery release latches to the unlock position.  
3. Slide the battery and remove it from the computer.  
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Installing The Battery  
1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place.  
2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Memory Card  
Removing The Memory Card  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Press in on the memory card to release it from the computer.  
3. Slide the memory card out of the computer.  
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Installing The Memory Card  
1. Push the memory card into the compartment until it is fully engaged with a click  
sound.  
2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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ExpressCard  
Removing The ExpressCard  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Press the ExpressCard to release it from the computer.  
3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer.  
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Installing The ExpressCard  
1. Push the ExpressCard into the compartment slot until it clicks into place.  
2. Install the battery.  
3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Memory Door  
Removing The Memory Door  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Loosen the screw that secures the memory door.  
3. Pry up the memory door near the screw hole, lift and remove it.  
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Installing The Memory Door  
1. Place the memory door on the back of the computer.  
2. Tighten the screw securing the memory door.  
3. Install the battery.  
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Memory  
Removing The Memory Module  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the memory door.  
4. Pry the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops up.  
5. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system board.  
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Installing The Memory Module  
1. Insert the memory module into the memory socket.  
2. Press down on the memory module until the retention clip secures the memory in  
place.  
3. Install the memory door.  
4. Install the battery.  
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Optical Drive  
Removing The Optical Drive  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the memory door.  
4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer.  
5. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the optical drive out of the computer.  
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6. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive bracket.  
7. Remove the optical drive bracket from the optical drive module.  
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Installing The Optical Drive  
1. Tighten the screws to secure the optical-drive bracket.  
2. Slide the optical drive into the compartment on the chassis.  
3. Tighten the screw to secure the optical drive to the computer.  
4. Install the memory door.  
5. Install the battery.  
6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Keyboard  
Removing The Keyboard  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Press the keyboard down. Pry the keyboard with the use of a flat-head screwdriver  
towards the display to reveal the first keyboard retainer.  
4. Pry up the second keyboard retainer.  
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5. Pry up the third keyboard retainer.  
6. Pry up the fourth keyboard retainer.  
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7. Pull up the keyboard from the palm rest.  
8. Release the latch on the system board connector, then disconnect the keyboard  
cable.  
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Installing The Keyboard  
1. Push the keyboard down to engage the keyboard retainers.  
2. Install the battery.  
3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Palm Rest  
Removing The Palm Rest  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the keyboard.  
4. Remove the memory door.  
5. Remove the optical drive.  
6. Remove the screws in the battery compartment  
7. Remove the screws in the optical drive compartment.  
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8. Remove the rubber from the bottom base on the right side.  
9. Remove the rubber from the bottom base on the left side.  
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10. Remove all the screws from the bottom base.  
11. Flip the computer around and remove the screws that secures the palm rest.  
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12. Release the latches on the system board connector, then disconnect the touch pad  
cable and the finger printer cable.  
13. Release the latch on the system board connector and then disconnect the power  
button cable.  
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14. Release the latch on the system board connector and then disconnect the hot key  
cable.  
15. Pry up the right side of the palm rest.  
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16. Pry up the left side of the palm rest.  
17. Pry up the sides of the palm rest and remove it from the computer.  
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Installing The Palm Rest  
1. Starting from the right edge of the palm rest, press downwards on the system to  
engage the tabs.  
2. Work your way around the edges and ensure the tabs are fully engaged.  
3. Connect all cables to the system board.  
4. Tighten the screws to secure the palm rest in place.  
5. Tighten the screws on the bottom of the system to secure the palm rest in place.  
6. Install the optical drive.  
7. Install the memory door.  
8. Install the keyboard.  
9. Install the battery.  
10. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Hinge Cover  
Removing The Hinge Cover  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the keyboard.  
4. Remove the memory door.  
5. Remove the optical drive.  
6. Remove the palm rest.  
7. Remove the screws that secure the hinge cover.  
8. Press down on the hooks highlighted in the image.  
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9. Flip the computer around and remove the hinge cover from the side.  
Installing The Hinge Cover  
1. Align the hinge cover to the computer.  
2. Tighten the screws securing the hinge cover to the computer.  
3. Install the palm rest.  
4. Install the optical drive.  
5. Install the memory door.  
6. Install the keyboard.  
7. Install the battery.  
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8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Display Assembly  
Removing The Display Assembly  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the keyboard.  
4. Remove the memory door.  
5. Remove the optical drive.  
6. Remove the palm rest.  
7. Remove the screws that secure the display hinge.  
8. Loosen the screw that secures the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable.  
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9. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the system board.  
10. Disconnect the wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna cable.  
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11. Remove the screws that secure the left hinge.  
12. Remove the screws that secure the right hinge.  
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13. Lift the display assembly and remove it from the computer.  
Installing The Display Assembly  
1. Attach the display assembly to the base of the computer.  
2. Tighten the screws on the display assembly securing it in place.  
3. Connect antennae to installed wireless solutions.  
4. Install the LVDS cable and tighten the LVDS cable screw.  
5. Install the palm rest.  
6. Install the optical drive.  
7. Install the memory door.  
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8. Install the keyboard.  
9. Install the battery.  
10. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Display Bezel  
Removing The Display Bezel  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the keyboard.  
4. Remove the memory door.  
5. Remove the optical drive.  
6. Remove the palm rest.  
7. Remove the display assembly.  
8. Pry up the upper side of the display bezel.  
9. Pry up the sides of the display bezel.  
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10. Remove the display bezel.  
Installing The Display Bezel  
1. Place the display bezel on the computer.  
2. Starting from the bottom edge, press downward on the display bezel to engage the  
tabs.  
3. Work your way around the sides and top edge.  
4. Install the display Assembly  
5. Install the palm rest.  
6. Install the optical drive.  
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7. Install the memory door.  
8. Install the keyboard.  
9. Install the battery.  
10. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Camera  
Removing The Camera  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the keyboard.  
4. Remove the memory door.  
5. Remove the optical drive.  
6. Remove the palm rest.  
7. Remove the display assembly.  
8. Remove the display bezel.  
9. Lift the display camera from the display cover.  
10. Peel off the tape from the display camera.  
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11. Disconnect the camera cable and remove the display camera.  
Installing The Camera  
1. Connect the camera cable and the camera to the display assembly.  
2. Affix the tape to secure the camera.  
3. Install the display bezel.  
4. Install the display Assembly  
5. Install the palm rest.  
6. Install the optical drive.  
7. Install the memory door.  
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8. Install the keyboard.  
9. Install the battery.  
10. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Display Panel  
Removing The Display Panel  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the keyboard.  
4. Remove the memory door.  
5. Remove the optical drive.  
6. Remove the palm rest.  
7. Remove the display assembly.  
8. Remove the display bezel.  
9. Remove the display camera.  
10. Remove the screw that secures the left display bracket assembly.  
11. Remove the screws that secure the left display bracket.  
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12. Remove the screw that secures the right display bracket assembly.  
13. Remove the screws that secure the right display bracket.  
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14. Release the display cable from the trough.  
15. Release the wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna from the trough.  
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16. Lift and remove the display panel module from the display cover.  
Installing The Display Panel  
1. Install the wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna cables.  
2. Install the screws that secure the right and the left display brackets.  
3. Install the display camera.  
4. Install the display bezel.  
5. Install the display Assembly.  
6. Install the palm rest.  
7. Install the optical drive.  
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8. Install the memory door.  
9. Install the keyboard.  
10. Install the battery.  
11. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Display Cable  
Removing The Display Cable  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the keyboard.  
4. Remove the memory door.  
5. Remove the optical drive.  
6. Remove the palm rest.  
7. Remove the display assembly.  
8. Remove the display bezel.  
9. Remove the display camera.  
10. Remove the display panel.  
11. Peel off the tape affixing the display cable.  
12. Peel off the tape from the display cable.  
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13. Disconnect the display cable from the display panel.  
Installing The Display Cable  
1. Connect the display cable to the display panel.  
2. Attach the tape affixing the display cable.  
3. Install the display panel.  
4. Install the display camera.  
5. Install the display bezel.  
6. Install the display Assembly.  
7. Install the palm rest.  
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8. Install the optical drive.  
9. Install the memory door.  
10. Install the keyboard.  
11. Install the battery.  
12. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Display Brackets and Hinges  
Removing The Display Brackets And Hinges  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the keyboard.  
4. Remove the memory door.  
5. Remove the optical drive.  
6. Remove the palm rest.  
7. Remove the display assembly.  
8. Remove the display bezel.  
9. Remove the display camera.  
10. Remove the display panel.  
11. Remove the screws that secure the left display bracket.  
12. Remove the left display bracket.  
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13. Remove the screws that secure the right display bracket.  
14. Remove the right display bracket.  
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Installing The Display Brackets And Hinges  
1. Install the screws that secure the right and the left display brackets.  
2. Install the display panel.  
3. Install the display camera.  
4. Install the display bezel.  
5. Install the display Assembly.  
6. Install the palm rest.  
7. Install the optical drive.  
8. Install the memory door.  
9. Install the keyboard.  
10. Install the battery.  
11. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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VGA Board  
Removing the VGA Board  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the keyboard.  
4. Remove the memory door.  
5. Remove the optical drive.  
6. Remove the palm rest.  
7. Remove the hinge cover.  
8. Remove the display assembly.  
9. Release the latch on the system board and then disconnect the VGA cable.  
10. Remove the screw that secures the VGA board.  
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11. Remove the VGA board from the chassis.  
Installing The VGA Board  
1. Install the VGA Board.  
2. Install the screw that secures the VGA board.  
3. Connect the VGA cable.  
4. Install the display assembly.  
5. Install the hinge cover.  
6. Install the palm rest.  
7. Install the optical drive.  
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8. Install the memory door.  
9. Install the keyboard.  
10. Install the battery.  
11. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Wireless Local Area Network  
(WLAN) Card  
Removing The Wireless Local Area Network  
(WLAN) Card  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the keyboard.  
4. Remove the memory door.  
5. Remove the optical drive.  
6. Remove the palm rest.  
7. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card.  
8. Pull the WLAN card straight out of its socket and remove it.  
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Installing The Wireless Local Area Network  
(WLAN) Card  
1. Slide the WLAN card into its slot.  
2. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card in place.  
3. Connect the antennae according to the color code on the WLAN card.  
4. Install the palm rest.  
5. Install the optical drive.  
6. Install the memory door.  
7. Install the keyboard.  
8. Install the battery.  
9. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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System Fan  
Removing The System Fan  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the keyboard.  
4. Remove the optical drive.  
5. Remove the memory door.  
6. Remove the palm rest.  
7. Remove the display assembly.  
8. Remove the hinge cover.  
9. Remove the VGA board.  
10. Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board.  
11. Remove the screw that secures the system fan.  
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12. Remove the system fan from the bottom base module.  
Installing The System Fan  
1. Install the screw that secures the system fan.  
2. Connect the system fan cable to the system board.  
3. Install the VGA board  
4. Install the hinge cover.  
5. Install the display assembly.  
6. Install the palm rest.  
7. Install the memory door.  
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8. Install the optical drive.  
9. Install the keyboard.  
10. Install the battery.  
11. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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System Board  
Removing The System Board  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the ExpressCard.  
4. Remove the keyboard.  
5. Remove the memory door.  
6. Remove the optical drive.  
7. Remove the palm rest.  
8. Remove the hinge cover.  
9. Remove the display assembly.  
10. Remove the WLAN card  
11. Remove the VGA board.  
12. Remove the system fan.  
13. Disconnect the DC-in cable connector from the system board.  
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14. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.  
15. Remove the screws that secures the system board.  
16. Disconnect the system board from the Input/Output panel.  
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17. Lift and remove system board from the chassis.  
Installing The System Board  
1. Connect the system board to the Input/Output panel.  
2. Tighten the screws that secures the system board.  
3. Install the system fan.  
4. Install the VGA board.  
5. Install the WLAN mini-card.  
6. Install the display assembly.  
7. Install the hinge cover.  
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8. Install the palm rest.  
9. Install the optical drive.  
10. Install the memory door.  
11. Install the keyboard.  
12. Install the express dummy card.  
13. Install the battery.  
14. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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DC-in Jack  
Removing The DC-in Port  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the express dummy card.  
4. Remove the keyboard.  
5. Remove the memory door.  
6. Remove the optical drive.  
7. Remove the palm rest.  
8. Remove the hinge cover.  
9. Remove the display assembly.  
10. Remove the WLAN mini-card  
11. Remove the VGA board.  
12. Remove the system fan.  
13. Remove the system board.  
14. Release the DC-in cable from the trough.  
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15. Remove the screw securing the DC-in Port.  
16. Remove the DC-in Port from the bottom base.  
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Installing The DC-in Port  
1. Install DC-in port, screws, and route the cables.  
2. Install the system board.  
3. Install the system fan.  
4. Install the VGA board.  
5. Install the WLAN card.  
6. Install the display assembly.  
7. Install the hinge cover.  
8. Install the palm rest.  
9. Install the optical drive.  
10. Install the memory door.  
11. Install the keyboard.  
12. Install the express dummy card.  
13. Install the battery.  
14. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Input/Output Board  
Removing The Input/Output Panel  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the express dummy card.  
4. Remove the keyboard.  
5. Remove the memory door.  
6. Remove the optical drive.  
7. Remove the palm rest.  
8. Remove the hinge cover.  
9. Remove the display assembly.  
10. Remove the WLAN mini-card  
11. Remove the VGA board.  
12. Remove the system fan.  
13. Remove the system board.  
14. Remove the screws that secures the I/O panel.  
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15. Remove the I/O panel from the bottom base.  
Installing The Input/Output Panel  
1. Install The Input/Output Panel.  
2. Install the screws that secures the I/O panel.  
3. Install the system board.  
4. Install the system fan.  
5. Install the VGA board.  
6. Install the WLAN mini-card.  
7. Install the display assembly.  
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8. Install the hinge cover.  
9. Install the palm rest.  
10. Install the optical drive.  
11. Install the memory door.  
12. Install the keyboard.  
13. Install the express dummy card.  
14. Install the battery.  
15. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Speaker  
Removing The Speakers  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the express dummy card.  
4. Remove the keyboard.  
5. Remove the memory door.  
6. Remove the optical drive.  
7. Remove the palm rest.  
8. Remove the hinge cover.  
9. Remove the display assembly.  
10. Remove the WLAN mini-card.  
11. Remove the VGA board.  
12. Remove the system fan.  
13. Remove the system board.  
14. Remove the screws that secure the left speaker.  
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15. Lift the left speaker from the bottom base.  
16. Remove the screws that secure the right speaker.  
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17. Lift the right speaker and remove the speaker module.  
Installing The Speakers  
1. Insert the right and left speakers in their compartment.  
2. Replace the screws securing the right and left speakers.  
3. Install the system board.  
4. Install the system fan.  
5. Install the VGA board.  
6. Install the WLAN mini-card.  
7. Install the display assembly.  
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8. Install the hinge cover.  
9. Install the palm rest.  
10. Install the optical drive.  
11. Install the memory door.  
12. Install the keyboard.  
13. Install the express dummy card.  
14. Install the battery.  
15. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Hard Drive  
Removing The Hard Drive  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the express dummy card.  
4. Remove the keyboard.  
5. Remove the memory door.  
6. Remove the optical drive.  
7. Remove the palm rest.  
8. Remove the hinge cover.  
9. Remove the display assembly.  
10. Remove the WLAN mini-card  
11. Remove the VGA board.  
12. Remove the system fan.  
13. Remove the system board.  
14. Remove the screws that secures the hard drive bracket.  
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15. Slide the hard-drive module to release it from the system board  
16. Remove the hard drive module from the system board.  
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17. Remove the screws that secures the hard-drive bracket on one side.  
18. Remove the screws that secures the hard-drive bracket on the other side.  
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Installing The Hard Drive  
1. Tighten the screws to secure the hard-drive bracket.  
2. Slide the hard-drive module into the system board compartment.  
3. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive.  
4. Install the system board.  
5. Install the system fan.  
6. Install the VGA board.  
7. Install the WLAN mini-card.  
8. Install the display assembly.  
9. Install the hinge cover.  
10. Install the palm rest.  
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11. Install the optical drive.  
12. Install the memory door.  
13. Install the keyboard.  
14. Install the express dummy card.  
15. Install the battery.  
16. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Heat Sink  
Removing The Heat Sink  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the express dummy card.  
4. Remove the keyboard.  
5. Remove the memory door.  
6. Remove the optical drive.  
7. Remove the palm rest.  
8. Remove the hinge cover.  
9. Remove the display assembly.  
10. Remove the WLAN mini-card  
11. Remove the VGA board.  
12. Remove the system fan.  
13. Remove the system board.  
14. Loosen the screws that secures the heat sink in the sequence shown in the image.  
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15. Lift the heat sink up and remove it from the system board.  
Installing The Heat Sink  
1. Install the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.  
2. Install the system board.  
3. Install the system fan.  
4. Install the VGA board.  
5. Install the WLAN mini-card.  
6. Install the display assembly.  
7. Install the hinge cover.  
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8. Install the palm rest.  
9. Install the optical drive.  
10. Install the memory door.  
11. Install the keyboard.  
12. Install the express dummy card.  
13. Install the battery.  
14. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Processor  
Removing The Processor  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the express dummy card.  
4. Remove the keyboard.  
5. Remove the memory door.  
6. Remove the optical drive.  
7. Remove the palm rest.  
8. Remove the hinge cover.  
9. Remove the display assembly.  
10. Remove the WLAN mini-card  
11. Remove the VGA board.  
12. Remove the system fan.  
13. Remove the system board.  
14. Remove the heat sink.  
15. Rotate the processor-cam screw in a counter-clockwise direction.  
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16. Lift the processor straight up from the socket and place it in an antistatic packaging.  
Installing The Processor  
1. Insert the processor into the processor socket. Ensure the processor is properly  
seated.  
2. Tighten the processor cam-screw in a clockwise direction to the locked position.  
3. Install the heat sink.  
4. Install the system board.  
5. Install the system fan.  
6. Install the VGA board.  
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7. Install the WLAN mini-card.  
8. Install the display assembly.  
9. Install the hinge cover.  
10. Install the palm rest.  
11. Install the optical drive.  
12. Install the memory door.  
13. Install the keyboard.  
14. Install the express dummy card.  
15. Install the battery.  
16. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Coin-Cell Battery  
Removing The Coin-Cell Battery  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Remove the express dummy card.  
4. Remove the keyboard.  
5. Remove the memory door.  
6. Remove the optical drive.  
7. Remove the palm rest.  
8. Remove the hinge cover.  
9. Remove the display assembly.  
10. Remove the WLAN mini-card.  
11. Remove the VGA board.  
12. Remove the system fan.  
13. Remove the system board.  
14. Use a coin-cell battery remover to release the coin-cell battery.  
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15. Remove the coin-cell battery from the socket.  
Installing The Coin-Cell Battery  
1. Attach the coin-cell battery to the coin-cell compartment.  
2. Install the system board.  
3. Install the system fan.  
4. Install the VGA board.  
5. Install the WLAN mini-card.  
6. Install the display assembly.  
7. Install the hinge cover.  
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8. Install the palm rest.  
9. Install the optical drive.  
10. Install the memory door.  
11. Install the keyboard.  
12. Install the express dummy card.  
13. Install the battery.  
14. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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System Setup  
System Setup Overview  
System Setup allows you to:  
change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any  
hardware in your computer.  
set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password.  
read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed.  
Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you write down the System Setup  
screen information for future reference.  
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for  
this program. Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly.  
System Setup Enter  
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.  
2. When the blue DELL logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear.  
3. Once the F2 prompt appears, press <F2> immediately.  
NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can  
appear very quickly, so you must watch for it to display, and then press <F2> . If you  
press <F2> before you are prompted, this keystroke will be lost.  
4. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until  
you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then, shut down your computer and try  
again.  
System Setup Screens  
Menu — Appears on top of the System Setup window. This field provides a menu to  
access the System Setup options. Press < Left Arrow > and < Right Arrow > keys to  
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navigate. As a Menu option is highlighted, the Options List lists the options that define  
the hardware installed on your computer.  
Options List — Appears on Options Field — Appears  
Help — Appears on the  
the left side of the System  
Setup window. The field  
lists features that define the information about each  
on the right side of Options right side of the System  
List and contains  
Setup window and contains  
help information about the  
configuration of your  
computer, including  
option listed in the Options option selected in Options  
List. In this field you can List.  
installed hardware, power view information about your  
conservation, and security computer and make  
features. Scroll up and  
down the list with the up-  
and down-arrow keys. As  
changes to your current  
settings. Press < Enter> to  
make changes to your  
an option is highlighted, the current settings. Press  
Options Field displays the  
option's current and  
available settings.  
<ESC> to return to the  
Options List.  
NOTE: Not all settings  
listed in the Options  
Field are changeable.  
Key Functions — Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions  
within the active system setup field.  
Use the following keys to navigate through the System Setup screens:  
Keystroke  
< F2 >  
Action  
Displays information on any selected item  
in the System Setup.  
< Esc >  
Exit from current view or switch the  
current view to the Exit page in the System  
Setup.  
< Up Arrow > or < Down Arrow >  
Select an item to display.  
< Left Arrow > or < Right Arrow >  
Select a menu to display.  
– or +  
< Enter >  
< F9 >  
Change existing item value.  
Select the sub menu or execute command.  
Load setup default.  
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Keystroke  
< F10 >  
Action  
Save current configuration and exit  
System Setup.  
System Setup Options  
Main  
System Information  
System Date  
Displays the computer model number.  
Re-sets the date on the computer's  
internal calendar.  
System Time  
Re-sets the time on the computer's  
internal clock.  
BIOS Version  
Product Name  
Displays the BIOS revision.  
Displays the product name and the model  
number.  
Service Tag  
Asset Tag  
Displays the service tag of your computer.  
Displays the asset tag of your computer (if  
available).  
Processor Information  
CPU Type  
Displays the type of processor.  
CPU Speed  
Displays the speed of the processor.  
Displays the processor ID.  
CPU ID  
L1 Cache Size  
L2 Cache Size  
L3 Cache Size  
Memory Information  
Extended Memory  
Displays the processor L1 cache size.  
Displays the processor L2 cache size.  
Displays the processor L3 cache size.  
Displays the memory installed on the  
computer.  
System Memory  
Displays the memory in-built on the  
computer.  
Memory Speed  
Displays the memory speed.  
Device Information  
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Fixed HDD  
Displays the model number and capacity  
of the hard drive.  
SATA ODD  
Displays the model number and capacity  
of the optical drive.  
eSATA Device  
AC Adapter Type  
Displays information about the installed  
eSATA device.  
Displays the type of the AC adapter.  
Advanced  
Intel SpeedStep  
Enable or disable the Intel Default: Enabled  
SpeedStep feature.  
Virtualization  
Enable or disable the Intel Default: Enabled  
Virtualization feature.  
Integrated NIC  
Enable or disable the power Default: Enabled  
supply to the on–board  
network card.  
USB Emulation  
Enable or disable the USB Default: Enabled  
emulation feature  
USB Powershare  
Allows the computer to  
charge external devices  
using the stored system  
battery power through the  
USB PowerShare port,  
even while the computer is  
turned off.  
Default: Enabled  
USB Wake Support  
SATA Operation  
Allows USB devices to  
wake-up the computer from  
standby. This feature is  
enabled only when the AC  
adapter is connected.  
Default: Disabled  
Change the SATA controller Default: AHCI  
mode to either ATA or  
AHCI.  
Adapter Warnings  
Enables or disables adapter Default: Enabled  
warnings.  
Function Key Behavior  
Specifies the behavior of  
the function key <Fn> .  
Default: Function key first  
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Charger Behavior  
Specifies if the computer  
battery will be charged  
when connected to an AC  
power source.  
Default: Enabled  
Miscellaneous Devices  
These fields let you enable  
or disable various on board  
devices.  
Security  
Set Service Tag  
This field displays your system's service  
tag. If the service tag is not already set,  
this field can be used to enter it.  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set HDD Password  
Password Bypass  
Allows you to change or delete the  
administrator password.  
Allows you to set a password on the  
computer's internal hard drive (HDD).  
Allows you to bypass the system  
password and the internal HDD password  
prompts during a system restart/resume  
from hibernate state.  
Computrace  
Enable or disable the Computrace feature  
on your computer.  
Boot  
Boot Priority Order  
Specifies the order of different devices in  
which the computer will boot through at  
start up.  
Hard Disk Drives  
USB Storage Device  
CD/DVD ROM Drives  
eSATA  
Specify which hard drive the computer  
can boot through.  
Specify which USB storage device the  
computer can boot through.  
Specify which CD/DVD the computer can  
boot through.  
Specify which eSATA device the computer  
can boot through.  
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Network  
Specify which network device the  
computer can boot through.  
Exit  
This section allows you to save, discard, and load default settings before exiting from  
System Setup.  
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Diagnostics  
Device Status Lights  
Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a  
power management mode.  
Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.  
Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.  
Turns on when wireless networking is enabled.  
Battery Status Lights  
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows:  
Alternately blinking amber light and white light — An unauthenticated or  
unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop.  
Alternately blinking amber light with steady white light — Temporary battery failure  
with AC adapter present.  
Constantly blinking amber light — Fatal battery failure with AC adapter present.  
Light off — Battery in full charge mode with AC adapter present.  
White light on — Battery in charge mode with AC adapter present.  
Diagnostic Beep Codes  
The following table shows the possible beep codes that may be emitted by the computer  
when your computer is unable to complete a power on self test.  
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Beep  
1
Possible Cause  
Troubleshooting Steps  
BIOS ROM checksum in  
progress of failure.  
System board failure,  
covers BIOS corruption or  
ROM error  
2
3
No RAM detected  
No memory detected  
System board Failure  
Chipset Error (North  
and South Bridge  
Chipset, DMA/IMR/  
Timer Error)  
Time-Of-Day Clock test  
failure  
Gate A20 failure  
Super I/O chip failure  
Keyboard controller  
test failure  
4
5
6
7
8
RAM Read/Write failure  
Memory failure  
Real-time clock power fail CMOS battery failure  
Video BIOS Test Failure  
Processor Failure  
Display  
Video card failure  
Processor Failure  
Display Failure  
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Specifications  
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those  
required by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the  
configuration of your computer, click Start Help and Support and select the  
option to view information about your computer.  
System Information  
Chipset:  
Vostro 3350/ 3450/ 3550/ 3750  
Vostro 3555  
Intel HM67  
AMD A70M  
Processor:  
Vostro 3350/ 3450/ 3550/ 3750  
Intel Core i3 / i5 series  
Intel Core i7 (Quad-Core for  
Vostro 3750 only)  
Vostro 3555  
AMD Dual Core  
AMD Quad Core  
Memory  
Memory connector  
Memory capacity  
Memory type  
two SODIMM slots  
1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB  
DDR3 SDRAM with 1333 MHz  
2 GB  
Minimum memory  
Maximum memory  
8 GB  
NOTE: Only 64-bit operating  
systems can detect memory  
capacities greater than 4 GB.  
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Video  
Video type  
integrated on system board  
discrete video card  
Video controller and memory  
UMA:  
Vostro 3350/ 3450/ 3550/ 3750  
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator  
HD  
Vostro 3555  
AMD Radeon HD series — up to 256  
MB / 512 MB of shared memory  
Discrete:  
Vostro 3350  
AMD Radeon HD6490 GDDR5 - 512  
MB  
Vostro 3450/ 3550  
Vostro 3750  
AMD Radeon HD6630 - 1 GB VRAM  
NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M - 1 GB  
Communications  
Network adapter  
Wireless  
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN  
internal wireless local area network (WLAN) and  
wireless wide area network (WWAN)  
Ports and Connectors  
Audio  
one microphone connector and one stereo  
headphones/ external speakers connector  
Video  
Vostro 3350/ 3450/ 3550/  
3555/ 3750  
one 19-pin HDMI connector and one 15-pin VGA  
connector  
Network adapter  
USB  
one RJ-45 connector  
Vostro 3350  
two USB 3.0-compliant connectors and one eSATA/  
USB 2.0-compliant connector  
Vostro 3450  
two USB 3.0-compliant connectors, one USB 2.0-  
compliant connector and one eSATA/USB 2.0-  
compliant connector  
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Ports and Connectors  
Vostro 3550  
two USB 3.0-compliant connectors, one USB 2.0-  
compliant connector and one eSATA/USB 2.0-  
compliant connector  
Vostro 3555  
Vostro 3750  
three USB 3.0-compliant connectors and one eSATA/  
USB 2.0-compliant connector  
two USB 3.0-compliant connectors, one USB 2.0-  
compliant connector and one eSATA/USB 2.0-  
compliant connector  
Memory card reader  
fingerprint reader  
one 8-in-1 memory card reader  
one  
Keyboard  
Number of keys  
Vostro 3350/ 3450/ 3550/  
3555  
United States: 86 keys, United Kingdom: 87 keys, Brazil:  
87 keys, and Japan: 90 keys  
Vostro 3750  
United States: 101 keys United Kingdom: 102 keys  
Brazil: 104 keys Japan: 105 keys  
Layout  
QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji  
Touchpad  
Active Area:  
Vostro 3350/ 3450/ 3550/ 3555  
X-axis  
Y-axis  
80.00 mm  
40.70 mm  
Vostro 3750  
X-axis  
95.00 mm  
52.00 mm  
Y-axis  
Display  
Vostro 3350  
Type  
white Light Emitting Diode (WLED) display  
13.3 inch high definition (HD)  
Size  
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Display  
Active area (X/Y)  
Dimensions:  
Height  
293.42 mm x 164.97 mm  
189.00 mm (7.44 inches)  
314.00 mm (12.36 inches)  
337.82 mm (13.30 inches)  
1366 x 768 pixels at 263 K colors  
200 nits  
Width  
Diagonal  
Maximum resolution  
Maximum Brightness  
Operating angle  
Refresh rate  
Minimum Viewing angles:  
Horizontal  
0° (closed) to 135°  
60 Hz  
+/- 40°  
Vertical  
+10°/-30°  
0.2148 mm  
Pixel pitch  
Vostro 3450  
Type  
WLED display  
Size  
14.0 inch HD  
Active area (X/Y)  
Dimensions:  
Height  
309.40 mm x 173.95 mm  
192.50 mm (7.58 inches)  
324.00 mm (12.76 inches)  
355.60 mm (14.00 inches)  
1366 x 768 pixels at 263 K colors  
200 nits  
Width  
Diagonal  
Maximum resolution  
Maximum Brightness  
Operating angle  
Refresh rate  
Minimum Viewing angles:  
Horizontal  
0° (closed) to 135°  
60 Hz  
+/- 40°  
Vertical  
+10°/-30°  
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Display  
Pixel pitch  
0.2265 mm  
Vostro 3550/3555  
Type  
WLED display  
Size  
15.6 inch HD  
Active area (X/Y)  
Dimensions:  
Height  
344.23 mm x 193.54 mm  
210.00 mm (8.26 inches)  
360.00 mm (14.17 inches)  
396.24 mm (15.60 inches)  
1366 x 768 pixels at 262K colors  
220 nits  
Width  
Diagonal  
Maximum resolution  
Maximum Brightness  
Operating angle  
Refresh rate  
Minimum Viewing angles:  
Horizontal  
0° (closed) to 135°  
60 Hz  
+/- 60°  
Vertical  
+/- 50°  
Pixel pitch  
0.252 mm  
Vostro 3750  
Type  
WLED display  
Size  
17.3 inch HD  
Active area (X/Y)  
Dimensions:  
Height  
382.08 mm x 214.92 mm  
398.60 mm  
Width  
233.30 mm  
Diagonal  
439.42 mm  
Maximum resolution  
Maximum Brightness  
Operating angle  
1600 x 900 pixels at 262K colors  
200 nits  
0° (closed) to 135°  
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Display  
Refresh rate  
Minimum Viewing angles:  
Horizontal  
60 Hz  
+/- 40°  
Vertical  
+10°/- 30°  
0.238 mm  
Pixel pitch  
Battery  
Vostro 3350  
Type  
4-cell "smart" lithium ion (2.8  
AHr)  
8-cell "smart" lithium ion (2.8  
AHr)  
Dimensions:  
Depth  
4-cell — 43.45 mm (1.71 inches)  
8-cell — 43.45 mm (1.71 inches)  
4-cell — 19.10 mm (0.75 inch)  
8-cell — 42.36 mm (1.67 inches)  
Height  
Width  
4-cell — 199.10 mm (7.84  
inches)  
8-cell — 270.00 mm (10.63  
inches)  
Weight  
4-cell — 230.00 g (0.51 lb)  
8-cell — 446.00 g (0.98 lb)  
14.8 VDC  
Voltage  
Vostro 3450/3550/3555  
Type  
6-cell "smart" lithium ion (2.2  
AHr)  
9-cell "smart" lithium ion (2.8  
AHr)  
Dimensions:  
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Battery  
Depth  
6-cell / 9-cell — 57.80 mm (2.27  
inches)  
Height  
6-cell — 20.80 mm (0.81 inch)  
9-cell — 40.15 mm (1.58 inches)  
Width  
6-cell / 9-cell — 255.60 mm  
(10.06 inches)  
Weight  
6-cell — 340.00 g (0.75 lb)  
9-cell — 504.50 g (1.11 lb)  
11.1 VDC  
Voltage  
Vostro 3750  
Type  
6-cell "smart" lithium ion (2.6  
AHr)  
9-cell "smart" lithium ion (2.8  
AHr)  
Dimensions:  
Depth  
6-cell — 57.80 mm (2.27 inches)  
9-cell — 57.80 mm (2.27 inches)  
Height  
6-cell — 20.80 mm (0.82 inch)  
9-cell — 40.15 mm (1.58 inches)  
Width  
6-cell/9-cell — 255.60 mm  
(10.06 inches)  
Weight  
6-cell — 340.00 g (0.75 lb)  
9-cell — 504.50 g (1.11 lb)  
11.1 VDC  
Voltage  
Temperature range:  
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Battery  
Operating  
0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)  
Non-operating  
–40 °C to ~65 °C (–40 °F to ~149  
°F)  
Coin-cell battery  
3 V CR2032 lithium ion  
AC Adapter  
Input voltage  
100 VAC to 240 VAC  
1.5 A / 1.6 A / 1.7 A / 2.3 A / 2.5 A  
50 Hz to 60 Hz  
Input current (maximum)  
Input frequency  
Output power  
65 W, 90 W, or 130 W  
NOTE: 130 W AC power  
adapter is available for  
Vostro 3750 only.  
Output current:  
65 W  
4.34 A (maximum at 4-  
second pulse)  
3.34 A (continuous)  
90 W  
5.62 A (maximum at 4-  
second pulse)  
4.62 A (continuous)  
130 W  
Rated output voltage  
Dimensions:  
65 W:  
6.70 A (continuous)  
19.5 +/– 1.0 VDC  
Height  
28.30 mm (1.11 inches)  
137.20 mm (5.40 inches)  
57.80 mm (2.27 inches)  
Width  
Depth  
90 W:  
Height  
22.60 mm (0.88 inch)  
Width  
147.00 mm (5.78 inches)  
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AC Adapter  
Depth  
70.00 mm (2.75 inches)  
130 W:  
Height  
25.40 mm (1.00 inch)  
154.70 mm (6.09 inches)  
76.20 mm (3.00 inches)  
Width  
Depth  
Temperature range:  
Operating  
Non Operating  
0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)  
–40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)  
Physical  
Vostro 3350:  
Height  
27.30 mm to 29.80 mm (1.07  
inches to 1.17 inches)  
Width  
329.20 mm (12.96 inches)  
228.50 mm (9.00 inches)  
2.04 kg (4.50 lb)  
Depth  
Weight (Minimum)  
Vostro 3450:  
Height  
30.60 mm to 33.20 mm (1.20  
inches to 1.31 inches)  
Width  
343.00 mm (13.50 inches)  
245.80 mm (9.68 inches)  
2.28 kg (5.02 lb)  
Depth  
Weight (Minimum)  
Vostro 3550/3555:  
Height  
30.40 mm to 34.80 mm (1.20  
inches to 1.37 inches)  
Width  
375.40 mm (14.78 inches)  
260.20 mm (10.24 inches)  
2.47 kg (5.45 lb)  
Depth  
Weight (Minimum)  
Vostro 3750:  
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Physical  
Height  
30.80 mm to 34.80 mm (1.21  
inches to 1.37 inches)  
Width  
Depth  
418.40 mm (16.47 inches)  
286.70 mm (11.29 inches)  
3.00 kg (6.62 lb)  
Weight (Minimum)  
Environmental  
Temperature:  
Operating  
10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F)  
-40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)  
Storage  
Relative humidity (Maximum):  
Operating  
10 % to 90 % (noncondensing)  
5 % to 95 % (noncondensing)  
Storage  
Airborne contaminant level  
G1 or lower as defined by ISA-  
S71.04–1985  
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Contacting Dell  
Contacting Dell  
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact  
information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.  
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.  
Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in  
your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:  
1. Visit support.dell.com.  
2. Select your support category.  
3. If you are not a U.S. customer, select your country code at the bottom of the page,  
or select All to see more choices.  
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.  
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