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    Vostro 15 3535 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P112F Regulatory Type: P112F006/P112F009 February 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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    Right...7 Left...7 Top...8 Front...9 Bottom...11 Using the privacy shutter...11 Service Tag...12 Battery charge and status light ...13 Chapter 2: Set up )...26 GPU-Integrated...26 GPU-Discrete...26 Multiple display support matrix...26 Hardware security...27 Operating and storage environment...
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    Electrostatic discharge-ESD protection...32 ESD field service kit ...33 Transporting sensitive components...34 After working inside your computer...34 BitLocker...34 Recommended tools...34 Screw list...34 Major components of Vostro 15
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    Removing the discrete heat sink...75 Installing the discrete heat sink ...75 I/O daughter board FFC...76 Removing the Input/Output daughter board FFC 76 Installing the Input/Output daughter board FFC 78 I/O board...79 Removing the Input/Output board...79 Installing the Input/Output board...80
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    system setup password 144 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords 145 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting...146 Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries...146 Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code of your Dell computer 146 Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics
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    Right 1 Views of Vostro 15 3535 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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    up to 5 Gbps. 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C) port Connect to external storage devices. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming. Top 1. Privacy shutter Slide the privacy shutter to cover the camera lens and protect your privacy when the camera is
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    NOTE: The highlighted area indicates the actual active fingerprint reader area and the image is for illustration purposes only. NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. 3. Precision touchpad Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two
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    2. Camera-status light Turns on when the camera is in use. 3. Microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. 4. LCD panel Provides visual output to the user. Figure 2. Aluminum chassis with privacy shutter 1. Left microphone Provides digital sound input for audio
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    air vents, search for articles in Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. 3. Service Tag and regulatory labels 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
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    Service Tag The service tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. 12 Views of Vostro 15 3535
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    Battery charge and status light The following table lists the battery charge and status light behavior of your Vostro 15 3535. Table 1. Battery charge and status light behavior Power Source LED Behavior AC Adapter Off System Power State S0 - S5 AC Adapter Solid White S0 - S5 Battery Off
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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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    .50 mm (14.11 in.) 234.90 mm (9.25 in.) Minimum: 1.68 kg (3.70 lb) Processor The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Vostro 15 3535. Table 4. Processor Description Option one Processor type AMD Athlon Gold 7220U Option two AMD Ryzen3 7320U Option three AMD
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    Up to Gen3 Up to Gen3 Operating system Your Vostro 15 3535 supports the following operating systems: ● Windows 11 Home, 64-bit ● 16 GB Minimum memory configuration 4 GB Memory size per slot 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB Memory configurations supported ● 4 GB, 1 x 4 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz ● 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB,
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    solid-state drive 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. 18 Specifications of Vostro 15 3535
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    ● AES-CCMP ● TKIP ● 64-bit/128-bit WEP ● AES-CCMP ● TKIP Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 NOTE: Particular versions of Microsoft Windows may not support the full Bluetooth 5.3 functionality. Audio The following table lists the audio specifications of your Vostro 15 3535. Table 11. Audio
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    digital microphone Aluminum: Dual-array microphones Storage This section lists the storage options on your Vostro 15 3535. Your Vostro 15 3535 supports one of the following storage configurations: ● One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive Table 12. Storage specifications Storage type Interface type
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    Table 13. Keyboard specifications (continued) Description Values press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1-F12) changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. For more
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    Table 15. Secondary behavior (continued) Function key Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Fn + F9 Fn + F10 Fn + F11 Fn + F12 Fn + PrtScr Fn + B Fn + Insert Fn + S Fn + H Fn + R Fn + Ctrl Fn + Esc Fn + PgUp Fn + PgDn Fn + Home Fn + End Secondary behavior Operating system and application specific
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    80 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. Power adapter The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Vostro 15 3535. Table 18. Power adapter
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    the Dell Power Manager application. For more information about Dell Power Manager, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. 4 Hours hours (when the computer is off
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    Table 19. Battery specifications (continued) Description Option one Option two CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components. CAUTION: Dell recommends that
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    memory Athlon Gold/Ryzen 3/Ryzen 5/Ryzen 7 GPU-Discrete The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Vostro 15 3535. Table 23. GPU-Discrete Controller Memory size Memory type NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (upsell) 2 GB GDDR6 Multiple
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    Hardware security The following table lists the hardware security of your Vostro 15 3535. Table 25. Hardware security Hardware security Windows 10 Hello - Fingerprint Reader (optional) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 Camera shutter (for metal laptop only) One wedge-shaped lock slot Operating and
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    ● Look away from your display, and gaze at a distant object at 20 ft (609.60 cm) away for at least 20 seconds during each break. ● Take an extended break for 20 minutes every two hours. Color, material, and finish This section details the color, material, and finish (CMF) specifications of your
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    Table 27. CMF specifications A Cover (Top) ● Plastic Resin/ Molded + Micro Pattern and Polished ● Aluminum/Stamping + CNC + Bead blast + Anodize *
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    Table 27. CMF specifications (continued) (Baseline) / Molded + Polished ● Anodized Titan Gray, Bead blast + Paint (Upsell) ● Apollo, Resin (Baseline), Titan Gray, Dull (Upsell) ● 11 ± 3 gu ● Baseline - Micro Pattern XL L5109 and Fine Texture COL001216 / 3.5 ±1 gu ● Upsell - 10 ± 2gu B Cover
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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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    taken before performing any disassembly instructions. Observe the following safety potential. This is done through the use of a field service electrostatic discharge (ESD) kit. When connecting a bonding wire may not be obvious, such as intermittent problems or a shortened product life span. As the
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    The more difficult type of damage to recognize and troubleshoot is the intermittent (also called latent or "walking between your skin, 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 straps. Always be
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    Dell products. In addition, it is critical to keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components. Transporting sensitive components When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement
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    NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered. Table 28. Screw list Component Base cover Screw type M2x5 Captive screw Quantity 6 2 M.2 2230 solid-state drive M2x2 1 M.2 2280 solid-state drive M2x2 1 Wireless card M2x3.5 1 Fan M2x5 2 3-cell battery M2x3 3 4-cell
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    Table 28. Screw list (continued) Component Screw type I/O board M2x3.5 Display assembly M2.5x5 Display hinges M2.5x3.8 Quantity 2 4 6 System board M2x3.5 4 M2x2 (O.D. 5 mm) 1 Screw image USB type-C bracket M2x3.5 1 Major components of Vostro 15 3535 The following image shows the
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    Working inside your computer 37
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    1. Base cover 3. Speakers 5. Touchpad 7. Power adapter port 9. M.2 2280 solid-state drive card 11. Display assembly 13. Wireless card with bracket 15. System board 17. Fan 2. Battery 4. Power button with optional fingerprint reader 6. Touchpad bracket 8. Solid-state drive thermal shield 10. Palm-
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    5 Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) The replaceable components in this chapter are Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). CAUTION: Customers can replace only the Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) following the safety precautions and replacement procedures. NOTE: The images in
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    Installing the Secure Digital card Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task Steps Push the SD memory card out into its slot to insert it. Next steps 1. Follow the procedure in After working inside
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    42 Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
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    Steps 1. Remove the six screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Using a plastic scribe, pry open the base cover from the recesses located in the U-shaped
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    Steps 1. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board. 2. Place and snap the base cover into place on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Replace the six screws (M2x5) that
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    Steps 1. Using your fingertips, carefully spread apart the securing-clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops-up. 2. Remove the memory module from the memory-module slot on the system board. NOTE: Your computer may have up to two memory modules installed. Repeat steps
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    Steps 1. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot on the system board. 2. Slide the memory module into the memory-module slot on the system board. 3. Press down on the memory module until the securing clips click, locking the memory module in place. NOTE: Repeat
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    computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid state drive installed. NOTE: The M.2 card installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot: ● M.2 2230 solid state drive ● M.2 2280 solid state drive The following images indicate the location
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    NOTE: The M.2 card installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot: ● M.2 2230 solid state drive ● M.2 2280 solid state drive The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2230 solid state
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    computers shipped with a M.2 2280 solid state drive installed. NOTE: The M.2 card installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot: ● M.2 2230 solid state drive ● M.2 2280 solid state drive The following images indicate the location
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    NOTE: The M.2 card installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot: ● M.2 2230 solid state drive ● M.2 2280 solid state drive The following images indicate the location of the M.2 2280 solid state
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    Wireless card Removing the wireless card Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. About this task The following images indicate the location of the wireless card and provide a visual representation of the removal
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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 from the wireless card. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card. 4. Slide and remove the wireless card from the WLAN slot on the system board. Installing
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    Steps 1. Connect the 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 Antenna-cable color Silkscreen marking Main Auxiliary
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    4. Replace the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Install the SD card. 3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Fan Removing the fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside
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    Steps 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 2. Remove the two (M2x5) screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Lift the fan from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the fan Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing
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    speakers and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 2. Unroute the speaker cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 58 Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
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    NOTE: For models shipped with a speaker cable featuring an eight-pin connector, to disconnect the speaker cable from the system board, pry up the bottom side of the cable connector's head first and then pull it away from the connector. 3. Lift the speakers along with its cable from the palm-rest and
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    keyboard assembly. NOTE: Ensure that the alignment posts are threaded through the rubber grommets on the speaker. 2. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: Route the speaker cable along the bottom side of the palm rest, over the WLAN antenna
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    3. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Install the SD card. 3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) 61
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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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    the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 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 process. Removing and
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    SD card. 3. Follow 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. 64 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 SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. About this task The following image indicates the location of the 4-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Disconnect the
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    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 process. About this task The following image indicates the
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    procedure 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 SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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    from the connector on the battery. 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 process. About this task
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    procedure 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 SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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    About this task The following images indicate the location of the touchpad and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the three (M2x2) screws that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Lift the touchpad bracket off the touchpad. 3.
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    Installing the touchpad 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 process. About this task The following images indicate the
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    Steps 1. Place the touchpad into its slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly along with touchpad cable. 2. Align the screw holes on the touchpad to the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Replace the two (M2x2) screws that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard
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    After working inside your computer. Heat sink Removing the UMA heat sink 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 SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. About
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    heat sink from the system board. Installing the UMA 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 process. About this task NOTE
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    in After working inside your computer. Removing the discrete heat sink 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 SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. About
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    computer. I/O daughter board FFC Removing the Input/Output daughter board FFC 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 SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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    About this task The following image indicates the location of the Input/Output daughter board FFC and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure in an aluminum chassis. For systems shipped with a plastic chassis: Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 77
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    and keyboard assembly. Installing the Input/Output daughter board FFC 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 process. About this
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    working inside your computer. I/O board Removing the Input/Output 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 SD card. Removing and installing Field
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    palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the Input/Output 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 process. About this task
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    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. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs
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    2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the wireless card. About this task The following images indicate the location of the display assembly and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. 82 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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    84 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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    speaker cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Unroute the WLAN antenna cables from the routing guides on the palm-rest and CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component,
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    About this task The following images indicate the location of the display assembly and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. 86 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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    the four (M2.5x5) screws that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Route the WLAN antenna cables through the routing guides on the palm rest, along the left side of the fan and below the speaker cable. 88 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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    5. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: Ensure Removing the hinge caps CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic
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    About this task The following images indicate the location of the hinge caps and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Place the display assembly on a clean, flat surface and gently open the display hinges to at least 90 degrees. 90 Removing and installing Field
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    remove it from the right display hinge. Installing the hinge caps CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove
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    About this task The following images indicate the location of the hinge caps and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align the rib inside the left and right hinge caps to the outer sides. 2. Push the right and left hinge caps down until it clicks in place. 92
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    working inside your computer. Display bezel Removing the display bezel CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before
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    Steps 1. Using a plastic scribe, pry open the display bezel from the outer edge of openings at the bottom side of the display assembly, near the display hinges. 94 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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    2. Pry open the display bezel from the inner edge at the top side of the display assembly. 3. Continue to pry open the outer edge of the bottom side of the display bezel. 4. Pry open the display bezel from the inner edge at the bottom side of the display assembly. 5. Lift and remove the display
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    Installing the display bezel CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before
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    Steps Align the display bezel with the display back-cover and antenna assembly, and then gently snap the display bezel into place. Next steps 1. Install the hinge caps. 2. Install the display assembly. 3. Install the wireless card. 4. Install the base cover. 5. Install the SD card. 6. Follow the
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    Hinges Removing the hinges CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems with a plastic chassis only. 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the
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    Steps 1. Remove the three (M2.5x3.8) screws from the left hinge. 2. Lift and remove the left hinge from the display assembly. 3. Remove the three (M2.5x3.8) screws from the right hinge. 4. Lift and remove the right hinge from the display assembly. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (
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    Installing the hinges CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before
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    Steps 1. Align and place the left hinge on the display assembly. 2. Install the three (M2.5x3.8) screws to secure the hinge to the display panel and back cover. 3. Align and place the right hinge on the display assembly. 4. Install the three (M2.5x3.8) screws to secure the hinge to the display panel
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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. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before
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    Steps 1. Use a plastic scribe to pry the display panel from the bottom-right corner. 2. Gently start prying the display panel along the right side of the display back-cover using your hand. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 105
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    3. Repeat step 1 and 2 for the left side of the display panel assembly. 106 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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    panel away from the system. NOTE: For models shipped with plastic chassis, the diplay 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. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before
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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 connector latch to the display panel. 4. Lift and rotate the display panel, and
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    eDP cable Removing the eDP cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove
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    remove the eDP cable from the display cover. Installing the eDP cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. About this task The following image indicates the
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    Steps 1. Adhere the tape to securing the eDP cable to the display back cover. 2. Connect the eDP cable to the camera. Next steps 1. Install the display panel. 2. Install the hinges. 3. Install the display bezel. 4. Install the hinge caps. 5. Install the display assembly. 6. Install the wireless card
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    working inside your computer. Camera assembly Removing the camera module CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before
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    the camera module from the display assembly. Installing the camera module CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component
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    and antenna assembly Replacement of the display cover and antenna assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before
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    cover and antenna assembly. 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 SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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    palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 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 process. About this task
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    After working inside your computer. Power-button board 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 SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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    the power button from the computer. 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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    fingerprint 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 SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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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 process. About this
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    in After working inside your computer. 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 SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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    7. Remove the wireless card. 8. Remove the fan. 9. Remove the UMA heat sink or discrete heat sink (whichever applicable). 10. Remove the display assembly. About this task The following image indicates the connectors on your system board. 1. Fan connector 3. eDP connector 5. Memory modules 7.
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    the system board away from the chassis. 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 process. About this task
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    1. Fan connector 3. eDP connector 5. Memory modules 7. Keyboard-backlight FFC connector 9. Touchpad FFC connector 11. Speaker cable connector 2. I/O board FFC connector 4. DC-in port connector 6. Keyboard FFC connector 8. Battery connector 10. Wireless connector 12. Solid-state drive connector The
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    . Palm-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 SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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    About this task The following image indicates the location of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps After performing the pre-requisites, you are left with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: For systems with aluminum chassis,
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    WLAN Antenna (Auxiliary) Installing the palmrest 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 process. About this
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    Steps Place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on a flat and clean surface and perform the post-requisites to install the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: For systems with aluminum chassis, both the left and right RF metal brackets MUST be transferred to the replacement palm-rest assembly.
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    For systems with a 4-cell battery: Next steps 1. Install the system board. 2. Install the power button. 3. Install the power-adapter port. 4. Install the display assembly. 5. Install the touchpad. 6. Install the I/O board. 7. Install the UMA heat sink or discrete heat sink, whichever applicable. 8.
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    13. Install the 3-cell battery or 4-cell battery (whichever applicable). 14. Install the base cover. 15. Install the SD card. 16. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 135
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    with instructions on how to install the drivers. Operating system Your Vostro 15 3535 supports the following operating systems: ● Windows 11 Home, 64-bit ● Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit ● Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit ● Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS, 64-bit Drivers and downloads When troubleshooting
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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-Main menu Main System Time System Date BIOS Version Product Name Service Tag Asset Tag CPU Type CPU Speed CPU ID CPU Cache L1 Cache L2 BIOS version. Displays the model number of your computer. Displays the service tag of your computer. Displays the asset tag of your computer.
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    Default: AHCI /NVMe Adapter Warnings Allows you to choose if the computer should display warning messages when you use AC adapters that are not supported by your computer. Default: Enabled Function Key Behavior Allows you to set function key or multimedia key as the default function key behavior
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    Table 32. System setup options-Advanced menu (continued) Advanced Data Wipe on next boot Enables or disables data wipe on the next boot. Default: Disabled BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive Enables the user to recover from certain corrupted BIOS conditions from a recovery file on the user primary
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    Commands Attestation Enable Key Storage Enable SHA-256 Clear PPI Bypass for Clear Command TPM State Enable Pre-Boot DMA support TPM 2.0 Security options. Default: On Default: Disabled Default: Disabled Default: Enabled Default: Enabled Default: Enabled Default: Disabled Default: Disabled Default
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    support. In the Search support box, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Search. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the SupportAssist feature to automatically identify your computer. You can also use the product ID or manually instructions. For more information about how
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    and press Enter. The BIOS Update Utility appears. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the BIOS update. Updating the BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu To or Ubuntu, see the knowledge base article 000131486 at www.dell.com/support. Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu Update your
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    7. The computer will restart after the BIOS update is completed. System and setup password Table 36. System and setup password Password type System password Setup password Description Password that you must enter to log in to your system. Password that you must enter to access and make changes to
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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. 146 Troubleshooting
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    inform you of problems encountered during testing NOTE see https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000180971. Running the SupportAssist failures. NOTE: M-BIST can be manually initiated before POST (Power On Self Test with the system board b. AMBER: Indicates a problem with the system board 3. If there is
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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. 148 Troubleshooting
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    Table 38. System-diagnostic lights Blinking pattern Amber White 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 Problem description Suggested resolution CPU failure ● Run the Dell Support Assist/Dell Diagnostics tool. ● If problem persists, replace the system board. System board failure (included
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    and holding down power button 3~5 seconds to ensure all power are drained. ● Run "BIOS recovery from USB", and the instructions are in the website Dell support. ● If problem persists, replace the system board. NOTE: Blinking 3-3-3 LEDs on Lock LED (Caps-Lock or Nums-Lock), Power button LED
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    procedure may be performed. The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct a WiFi power cycle: NOTE: Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide a modem/router combo device. Steps 1. reset, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/ support. Troubleshooting 151
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    more about your computer through videos, manuals and documents. In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. www.dell.com/support/windows Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, enter
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Vostro 15 3535
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P112F
Regulatory Type: P112F006/P112F009
February 2023
Rev. A00