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    Vostro 15 3530 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P112F Regulatory Type: P112F010/P112F011 March 2023 Rev. A00
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    use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2023 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell
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    Vostro 15 3530 7 Right...7 Left...7 Top...9 Front...10 Bottom...12 Service Tag...12 Battery charge and status light ...13 Chapter 2: Set up storage environment...28 Dell Support policy...28 ComfortView...28 Chapter 4: Working inside your computer 30 Safety instructions...30 Before working inside
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    Electrostatic discharge-ESD protection...31 ESD field service kit ...32 Transporting sensitive components...33 After working inside your computer...33 BitLocker...33 Recommended tools...34 Screw list...34 Major components of Vostro 15
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    Removing the I/O daughter-board cable...68 Installing the I/O daughter-board cable...69 I/O daughter-board...70 Removing the I/O daughter-board ...70 Installing the I/O daughter-board ...71 Power button...72 Removing the power button ...72 Installing the power button ...73 Power button with optional
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    system setup password 127 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords 127 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting...128 Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries...128 Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code of your Dell computer 128 Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics
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    Right 1 Views of Vostro 15 3530 1. SD-card slot Reads from and writes to the SD card. The computer supports the following card types: ● Secure Digital (SD) ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) 2. USB 2.0 port Connect devices such as external storage
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    for diagnostics. For more information, see the Troubleshooting section in your computer's Service Manual. 3. HDMI 1.4 port Connect to a TV devices such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides
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    and the image is for illustration purposes only. NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see www.dell.com/support/ manuals. 3. Precision touchpad Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click
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    Press to left-click. Front Figure 3. For computers shipped with a plastic chassis 1. Camera Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos. 2. Camera-status light Turns on when the camera is in use. 3. Microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on
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    Figure 4. For computers shipped with an aluminum chassis 1. Left microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. 2. Privacy shutter Slide the privacy shutter to cover the camera lens and protect your privacy when the camera is not in use. 3. Camera Enables you to video
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    cleaning air vents, search for articles in Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. 3. Service Tag label The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. 4. Left
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    Battery charge and status light The following table lists the battery charge and status light behavior of your Vostro 15 3530. Table 1. Battery charge and status light behavior Power Source LED Behavior AC Adapter Off AC Adapter Solid White Battery Off Battery Solid Amber (590+/-3 nm)
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    setup. For more information about installing and configuring Ubuntu, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. For Windows: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you: ● Connect to a network for Windows updates. NOTE: If
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    state information is sent to Dell to begin troubleshooting. SupportAssist is preinstalled on most of the , see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide on www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools. NOTE: Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/ support. Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications,
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    your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability. Processor The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Vostro 15 3530. Table 4. Processor Description Processor type Option one Option two 13th Generation Intel Core 13th Generation
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    70 GHz 3.30 GHz 12 MB Intel Iris Xe Graphics 8 MB Intel UHD Graphics Chipset The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Vostro 15 3530 Table 5. Chipset Description Processors Option one 13th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors and Intel Processor U300 Option
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    Delivery) Maximum memory configuration 16 GB Minimum memory configuration 4 GB Memory size per slot 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB Memory configurations supported For computers shipped with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port ● 4 GB, 1 x 4 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz ● 8 GB, 2 x 4 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz, dual-channel ● 8 GB
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    NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. Ethernet The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Vostro 15 3530. Table 9. Ethernet specifications Description
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    802.11ac) Encryption Bluetooth wireless card ● 64-bit/128-bit WEP ● AES-CCMP ● TKIP Supported Option two ● WiFi 802.11a/b/g ● Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) ● Wi-Fi 11ax) ● 64-bit/128-bit WEP ● AES-CCMP ● TKIP Supported Audio The following table lists the audio specifications of your Vostro 15 3530
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    TB Media-card reader The following table lists the media cards supported by your Vostro 15 3530. Table 13. Media-card reader specifications Description Media- ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the
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    volume Play/Pause Click keyboard backlight (optional). NOTE: Non-backlight keyboards have F5 function key without the backlight icon and do not support toggle keyboard backlight function. NOTE: Toggle to cycle the keyboard backlight status through off, lowbacklight, and high-backlight. F6 Decrease
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    in.) Vertical 80.00 mm (3.15 in.) Touchpad gestures For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article at support.microsoft.com. Specifications of Vostro 15 3530 23
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    Power adapter The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Vostro 15 3530. Table 19. Power adapter specifications Description Type Values 65 W Connector dimensions: External diameter 4.50 mm (0.18 in.) Internal diameter 2.90 mm (0.11 in.) Power-adapter dimensions:
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    Method (Fast Charge for Initial 35%): ● 16 - 45°C target charge time from 0 to 35% RSOC is 20 mins Coin-cell battery Not supported Not supported CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the
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    Table 20. Battery specifications (continued) Description Option one Option two CAUTION: Dell recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. If your battery charge is completely depleted, connect the power adapter, turn on your computer, and then restart your
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    13th Generation Intel Core i5/i7 processors GPU-Discrete The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Vostro 15 3530. Table 25. GPU-Discrete Controller Memory size Memory type NVIDIA GeForce MX550 2 GB GDDR6 Specifications of
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    vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. † Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse. Dell Support policy For information on Dell support policy, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. ComfortView WARNING: Prolonged exposure to blue light from the display may lead to
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    Low blue light: Dell ComfortView software technology reduces harmful blue light emissions to make extended screen time easy on your eyes. To reduce the risk of eye strain, it is also recommended that you: ● Position the display at a comfortable viewing distance between 20 and 28 inches (50 and 70 cm
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    and the contacts. CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the safety instructions that is shipped with the product or at
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    it into Service Mode or the computer does not support Service Mode then service mode skip this process. Safety precautions The safety precautions chapter details the primary steps to be taken before performing any disassembly instructions obvious, such as intermittent problems or a shortened product
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    errors, etc. The more difficult type of damage to recognize and troubleshoot is the intermittent (also called latent or "walking wounded") failure. , the ESD mat, and the hardware is known as bonding. Use only Field Service kits with a wrist strap, mat, and bonding wire. Never use wireless wrist
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    your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. NOTE: To exit service mode, ensure to connect the AC adapter to the power-adapter port on enabled, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/ support. CAUTION: If BitLocker is not suspended, replacing parts like system
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    Recommended tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: ● Phillips screwdriver #0 ● Plastic scribe Screw list NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and then place them in a screw storage box. This
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    Table 28. Screw list (continued) Component Screw type Touchpad bracket M2x2 Quantity 3 Screw image Touchpad M2x2 2 I/O daughter-board M2x3.5 2 Power button M2x2 1 Power button with optional M2x2 1 fingerprint reader Display assembly M2.5x5 4 Display hinges M2.5x3.8 6 System
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    1. Base cover 3. Speakers 5. Touchpad 7. Power adapter port 36 Working inside your computer 2. Battery 4. Power button with optional fingerprint reader 6. Touchpad bracket 8. M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate
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    9. M.2 2280 solid-state drive 11. Display assembly 13. Wireless card 15. System board 17. Fan 10. Palm-rest and keyboard assembly 12. Memory module 14. I/O daughter-board 16. Heat sink 18. I/O daughter-board cable NOTE: Dell provides a list of components and their part numbers for the original
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    Base cover Removing the base cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside your computer. About this task The following images indicate the location of
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    Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) 39
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    Steps 1. Remove the six screws (M2x5) and loosen the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Using a plastic scribe, pry open the base cover starting from the recesses, which are located in the U-shaped indents at the top edge of the base cover, near
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    Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) 41
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    Steps 1. Place the base cover on top of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and snap the base cover latches into place. 3. Tighten the two captive screws and replace the six screws (M2x5) to
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    Installing the memory module Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following images indicate the location of the memory module and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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    shipped with a M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed. NOTE: The M.2 card that is installed on your system depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot are: ● M.2 2230 solid-state drive ● M.2 2280 solid-state drive The following images indicate the location
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    shipped with a M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed. NOTE: The M.2 card that is installed on your system depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot are: ● M.2 2230 solid-state drive ● M.2 2280 solid-state drive The following images indicate the location
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    Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the
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    Steps 1. Align the notch on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board. 2. Slide the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in the M.2 card slot on the system board. 3. Place the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. NOTE: When
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    Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the system board. 2. Lift the wireless-card bracket off the wireless card. 3. Disconnect the wireless-antenna cables from the connectors on the wireless card. 4. Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card
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    Connect the wireless-antenna cables to the wireless card. The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card supported by your computer. Table 29. Antenna-cable color scheme Connectors on the wireless card Main Auxiliary Antenna-cable color Silkscreen marking White
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    Speakers Removing the speakers Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following image indicates the location of the speakers and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Disconnect the
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    2. Unroute and remove the speaker cable from the routing guides on palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Lift the speakers, along with the cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the speakers Prerequisites If
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    cable along the bottom side of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, over the wireless-antenna cables. Then secure the speaker cable into the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: The speaker cable must be routed through the routing
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    3. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Fan Removing the fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About
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    Installing the fan Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates the location of the fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Place the
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    kind to pry on or against the battery. ● Ensure any screws during the servicing of this product are not lost or misplaced, to prevent accidental puncture or damage can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical support for assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell. ● Always purchase
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    computer during subsequent removal procedures. Installing the 3-cell battery CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About
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    the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the 4-cell battery CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The
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    it to the new replacement 4-cell battery. Installing the 4-cell battery CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this
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    in After working inside your computer. Disconnecting the battery cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the 3-cell battery
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    Steps 1. Unroute the battery cable from the routing guides on the battery. 2. Open the latch and disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the battery. NOTE: To disconnect the battery cable, first push
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    the battery or the battery cable. Connecting the battery cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task
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    battery and close the latch. 2. Route the battery cable through the routing guides on the battery. Next steps 1. Install the 3-cell battery or the 4- CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working
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    the heat sink off the system board. Installing the heat sink CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE
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    Steps 1. Place the heat sink in the slot on the system board. 2. Align the screw holes on the heat sink to the screw holes on the system board. 3. Tighten the four captive screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. NOTE: Tighten the four captive screws in the sequential order mentioned on
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    Steps 1. Remove the three screws (M2x3) and loosen the four captive screws that secure the discrete heat sink to the system board. NOTE: Loosen the four captive screws in the reverse sequential order mentioned on the discrete heat sink [4 > 3 > 2 > 1]. 2. Lift and remove the discrete heat sink from
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    in After working inside your computer. Touchpad Removing the touchpad CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the 3-cell battery
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    CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove . About this task NOTE: Ensure that the touchpad is aligned with the guides available on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and the gap on either
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    your computer. I/O daughter-board cable Removing the I/O daughter-board cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the fan. About
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    the I/O daughter-board cable. Installing the I/O daughter-board cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this
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    working inside your computer. I/O daughter-board Removing the I/O daughter-board CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The
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    the ports from the port openings. Installing the I/O daughter-board CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this
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    working inside your computer. Power button Removing the power button CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the I/O daughter-board
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    the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the power button CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task
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    reader Removing the power button with optional fingerprint reader CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the I/O daughter
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    assembly. Installing the power button with optional fingerprint reader CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this
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    inside your computer. Power-adapter port Removing the power-adapter port CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following
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    during subsequent removal procedures. Installing the power-adapter port CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this
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    working inside your computer. Display assembly Removing the display assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the wireless
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    Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 79
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    connector on the system board. 3. Unroute the wireless-antenna cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: This step applies only to computers The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a
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    About this task NOTE: Ensure that the display hinges are opened to the maximum before replacing the display assembly on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. The following images indicate the location of the display assembly and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1.
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    screws (M2.5x5) to secure the display hinges to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 5. Route the wireless-antenna cables through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: This step applies only to computers shipped with a plastic chassis. 6. Route the speaker cable through
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    Display hinge caps Removing the display hinge caps CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the wireless card. 4. Remove the display
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    Steps 1. Place the display assembly on a clean, flat surface and gently open the display hinges to at least 90 degrees. 84 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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    from the right display hinge. Installing the display hinge caps CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task
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    Steps 1. Align the rib, inside the right display-hinge cap, to the left-outer side of the right display hinge. 2. Push the right display-hinge cap down on the right display hinge, until it clicks in place. 3. Align the rib, inside the left display-hinge cap, to the right-outer side of the left
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    Display bezel Removing the display bezel CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the wireless card. 4. Remove the display assembly.
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    2. Carefully pry open the outer edge of the bottom side of the display bezel. 3. Using the plastic scribe, pry open the outside edge of the left, right, and top sides of the display bezel. 4. Lift and remove the display bezel from the display assembly. CAUTION: DO NOT use a plastic scribe or any
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    Installing the display bezel CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only
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    . 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Display hinges Removing the display hinges CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. 90 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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    Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the wireless card. 4. Remove the display assembly. 5. Remove the display hinge caps. 6. Remove the display bezel. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers with a
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    Installing the display hinges CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only
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    working inside your computer. Display panel Removing the display panel CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the wireless card
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    94 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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    Steps 1. Using a plastic scribe, pry the display panel from the bottom-right corner. 2. Using your hands, gently pry the display panel from the tabs along the right side of the display back-cover and antenna assembly. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 95
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    3. Repeat step 1 and 2 for the left side of the display panel assembly. 96 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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    from the connector on the display panel and remove the display panel. NOTE: The display panel is assembled with the display brackets as a single service part. DO NOT pull the two pieces of elastic tape and separate the brackets from the panel. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs
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    Installing the display panel CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only
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    Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 99
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    Steps 1. Place the display panel and display assembly on a clean and flat surface. 2. Connect the display cable to the connector on the display panel and close the latch. 3. Adhere the tape to secure the display cable to the connector on the display panel. 4. Turn the display panel over and place
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    the camera module from the display assembly. Installing the camera CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. Removing and
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    working inside your computer. Display cable Removing the display cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the wireless card
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    display back-cover and antenna assembly. Installing the display cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this
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    computer. Display back-cover and antenna assembly Removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. 104 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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    the display back-cover and antenna assembly. Installing the display back-cover and antenna assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 105
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    Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers with a plastic chassis. The following image indicates the location of the display back-cover and antenna assembly
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    System board Removing the system board CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the memory module. 4. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state
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    12. M.2 solid-state drive connector The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the right display hinge to the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2.
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    the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the system board CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task
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    1. Fan cable connector 2. I/O daughter-board FFC connector 3. eDP connector 4. Power-adapter port connector 5. Memory module connector 6. Keyboard FFC connector 7. Keyboard-backlight FPC connector 8. Battery connector 9. Touchpad FFC connector 10. Wireless card connector 11. Speaker cable connector
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    Steps 1. Align the ports on the system board to the port openings on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. At an angle, carefully slide and place the system board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard
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    -rest and keyboard assembly Removing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the memory module
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    Steps 1. For computers shipped with an aluminum chassis and a 4-cell battery installed, remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the left RF metal wall bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. For computers shipped with an aluminum chassis, remove the right and left RF metal wall bracket
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    and keyboard assembly. Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this
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    Steps 1. Place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on a flat surface and perform the post-requisites to install the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. For computers shipped with an aluminum chassis, place the right and left RF metal wall bracket in the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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    Next steps 1. Install the system board. 2. Install the display assembly. 3. Install the power-adapter port. 4. Install the power button or the power button with optional fingerprint reader, whichever applicable. 5. Install the I/O daughter-board. 6. Install the I/O daughter-board cable. 7. Install
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    Your Vostro 15 3530 supports the following operating systems: ● Windows 11 Pro ● Windows 11 Pro National Academic ● Windows 11 Home ● Windows 11 Pro Downgrade (Windows 10 image factory installed) ● Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, 64-bit Drivers and downloads When troubleshooting, downloading or installing drivers
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    8 BIOS setup CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not be displayed. NOTE
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    . System setup options - System information menu Overview Vostro 15 3530 BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number of the computer. Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of the computer. Asset Tag Displays the Asset Tag of the computer. Manufacture Date Displays the manufacture date of
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    Table 31. System setup options - System information menu (continued) Overview Intel Hyper-Threading Capable Displays whether the processor is Hyper-Threading (HT) capable or not. 64-Bit Technology Displays whether 64-bit technology is used or not. Memory Memory Installed Displays the total
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    . Enable Internal Speaker Enables or disables the internal speaker. By default, the option is enabled. USB Configuration Enable USB Boot Support Enables or disables the USB boot support. When enabled, bootable USB mass storage devices (such as HDD, flash drive, CD/DVD) can boot through the boot
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    Table 34. System setup options - Storage menu (continued) Storage By default, the SATA-0 option is enabled. By default, the M.2 PCIe SSD option is enabled. Drive Information SATA-0 Type Device M.2 PCIe SSD Type Device Displays the SATA-0 type information of the computer. Displays the SATA-0
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    boot flow for SupportAssist OS Recovery tool, in the event of certain system error. By default, the option is enabled. BIOSConnect Enables or disables cloud Service OS recovery if the main OS fails to boot within the number of failures equal or greater than the value specified by Dell Auto OS
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    operating system re-install. For more information on this subject, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. Click Product support. In the Search support box, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Search. 124 BIOS setup
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    the Service Tag, use the SupportAssist feature to automatically identify your computer. You can also use the product ID or manually browse for icon and follow the on-screen instructions. For more information, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. Updating the BIOS in Linux
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    option for your computer. If the option is listed, then the BIOS supports this BIOS update option. NOTE: Only computers with BIOS Flash Update option to be bootable) ● BIOS executable file that you downloaded from the Dell Support website and copied to the root of the USB drive ● AC power adapter
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    The computer restarts. Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords About this task To clear the system or BIOS passwords, contact Dell technical support as described at www.dell.com/contactdell. NOTE: For information on how to reset Windows or application passwords, refer to the documentation
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    Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, we recommend entering the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support. For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your computer, see Locate the Service Tag for your Dell Laptop. 128 Troubleshooting
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    the diagnostics accuracy of system board embedded controller (EC) failures. NOTE: M-BIST can be manually initiated before POST (Power On Self Test). How to run M-BIST NOTE: M-BIST must be No fault detected with the system board b. AMBER: Indicates a problem with the system board Troubleshooting 129
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    a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with the LCD (screen) of the Dell laptop or with the video card (GPU) and PC settings first, expecting a user intervention confirm functionality of the LCD. 130 Troubleshooting
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    light codes and recommended solutions are intended for Dell service technicians to troubleshoot problems. You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
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    also download it from the Dell Support website to troubleshoot and fix your computer when it Guide at www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools. Click SupportAssist and then, click SupportAssist OS Recovery. Real-Time Clock (RTC Reset) The Real Time Clock (RTC) reset function allows you or the service
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    recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. Dell The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct a Wi-Fi power cycle: NOTE: Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide a modem/router dell.com/ support. Troubleshooting 133
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    about your computer through videos, manuals and documents. Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support. For more information on
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Vostro 15 3530
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P112F
Regulatory Type: P112F010/P112F011
March 2023
Rev. A00