Dell Vostro V 3800- Manuals

2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down. . 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 hol...

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• #0 Phillips screwdriver• #1 Phillips screw...

9. WLAN card 10. video-card fan 11. memory modules 12. heatsink Removing the Base Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Close the display and turn the computer over. 3. Turn the system badge over and place it on the base cover. 4. Remove the screws that secure the...

4. Release the tab on the system badge from the slot on the base cover. Lift the system badge off the base cover. Installing the System Badge 1. Slide the tab on the system badge into the slot on the base cover and snap the system badge into place. 2. Turn the base cover over. 3. Affix the Mylar tap...

4. Slide out the touchpad and lift it away from the computer. Installing the Touchpad 1. Align the touchpad in its position on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the touchpad to the computer. 3. Connect the touchpad cable to the system board. 4. Install the:a) batteryb) base cover 5. Foll...

Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) base coverb) battery 3. Perform the following steps to remove the hard drive from the palmrest assembly:a) Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.b) Remove the screws that secure ...

Installing the WLAN Card 1. Align the notch on the WLAN card with the tab on the WLAN-card connector on the I/O board. 2. Align the bracket which secures the WLAN card to the palmrest assembly. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the palmrest assembly. 4. Connect the antenna cables to th...

Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Replace the coin-cell battery in its slot in the computer. 2. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the I/O board. 3. Install the:a) WLAN cardb) batteryc) base cover 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the mSATA Card 1. Follow...

4. Remove the screw that secures the mSATA card to the palmrest assembly. Remove the mSATA card from the system board. Installing the mSATA Card 1. Align the notch on the mSATA card with the tab on the mSATA-card connector. 2. Insert the mSATA card into the mSATA-card connector. 3. Tighten the screw...

a) base coverb) battery NOTE: The appearance of the heatsink and the number of screws will vary if you purchased your computer with an integrated graphics card. 3. Perform the following steps to remove the heatsink:a) Remove the screws that secure the heatsink to the system board.b) Lift the heatsin...

c) Lift the power-adapter port off the palmrest assembly. Installing the Power-Adapter Port 1. Tighten the screw to secure the power-adapter port to the palmrest assembly. 2. Route the power-adapter port cable under the display hinge. 3. Connect the following cables to the system board:a) touch-pane...

Installing the I/O Board 1. Tighten the screws to secure the I/O board to the palmrest assembly. 2. Connect the following cables to the I/O board:a) camerab) I/O boardc) fan 3. Connect the I/O-board cable to the I/O board and the system board. 4. Install the:a) WLAN cardb) batteryc) base cover 5. Fo...

Installing the Memory Module(s) 1. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector. 2. Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the m...

Installing the System Board 1. Align the system board on the palmrest assembly. 2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the system board to the palmrest assembly. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the palmrest assembly. 4. Slide the keyboard cable in the connector and press down on...

6. Slide the palmrest assembly away from the display assembly. Installing the Display Assembly 1. Align the palmrest assembly on the display assembly. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the palmrest assembly. 3. Route the touch-panel cable, display cable, and camera cable through ...

a) batteryb) base cover 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Palmrest Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) base coverb) batteryc) hard drived) speakerse) WLAN cardf) coin-cell batteryg) mSATA cardh) fansi) ...

5. Remove the palmrest assembly away from the display assembly. Installing the Palmrest Assembly 1. Align the palmrest assembly on the display assembly. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the palmrest assembly. 3. Press down on the palmrest assembly to close the display. 4. Instal...

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 and p...

Table 1. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. Down arrow Moves to the next field. <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. <Ta...

Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet 1. Re-start the computer. 2. Go to dell.com/support . 3. Enter the Servi...

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 re-boot. 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen...

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...

Device Status Lights Icon Description 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. Batte...

5 Technical 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 7. System Information Feature Specification System...

6 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, ...