Dell 3460- Manuals

Page 3 - Contents

Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2 1 Working on Your Computer.......................................................................................................5 Before Working Inside Your Com...

Page 5 - Working on Your Computer; Before Working Inside Your Computer

1 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 ex...

Page 9 - Removing and Installing Components; Recommended Tools

2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scri...

Page 13 - Removing the Optical Drive

Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) batteryb) base cover 3. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer. 4. Use a flat-headed screw driver to pry the optical drive out of the computer. 5. Slide the optical d...

Page 26 - Installing the Display-Hinge Cover

4. Pry and remove the display-hinge cover from the computer. Installing the Display-Hinge Cover 1. Press the display-hinge cover till it clicks into place. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the display-hinge cover to the computer. 3. Install the:a) display assemblyb) WLAN cardc) palmrestd) keyboarde) ...

Page 29 - Installing the Display; Removing the Power Connector

Installing the Display 1. Affix the sticker to the display connecting it to the display assembly. 2. Place the display to its original position on the display assembly. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the display to the display assembly. 4. Install the:a) display assemblyb) display-hinge coverc) pal...

Page 32 - Removing the System Board

Removing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) batteryb) base coverc) memoryd) optical drivee) hard drivef) keyboardg) palmresth) heat-sink fani) WLAN 3. Disconnect the power cable from the system board. 4. Disconnect the speaker cable fro...

Page 38 - Installing the Processor; Removing the mini-SATA Card

a) batteryb) base coverc) memoryd) optical drivee) hard drivef) keyboardg) palmresth) WLAN cardi) ExpressCard reader(if available)j) heat sink-fank) system boardl) heat sink 3. Remove the screw. Remove the processor cover and lift the processor from the socket. Place it in an antistatic package. Ins...

Page 41 - Installing the USB Daughter Board

Installing the USB Daughter Board 1. Place the daughter board on the system board and tighten the screw to secure it. 2. Install the:a) processorb) heat sinkc) coin-cell batteryd) mini-SATAe) system boardf) WLAN cardg) palmresth) keyboardi) hard drivej) optical drivek) memoryl) base coverm) battery ...

Page 43 - System Setup; Boot Sequence

3 System Setup System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS ‐ level options. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance an...

Page 44 - System Setup Options

Keys Navigation <Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop ‐ down list, if applicable. <Tab> Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. <Esc> Moves...

Page 48 - Assigning a System Password and Setup Password

Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For notebooks, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet 1. Restart the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. ...

Page 49 - Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password

NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password is deleted and you need not provide the system password to log on to the computer. To enter a system setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen,...

Page 51 - Diagnostics

4 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the pro...

Page 53 - Troubleshooting Your Computer; Device Status Lights; Battery Status Lights

5 Troubleshooting Your Computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the computer. Device Status Lights Table 6. Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is i...

Page 55 - Specifications

6 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about your computer. Table 8. System Information Feature Description Chipset Intel HM77 ...

Page 61 - Contacting Dell

7 Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page. 3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate...