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  • Dell Vostro 15 3549 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    Dell Vostro 15 - 3549 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P45F Regulatory Type: P45F001
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    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. Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual
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    13 Installing the Memory Module...14 Removing the WLAN Card...14 Installing the WLAN Card...14 Removing the Keyboard...15 Installing the Keyboard...16 Removing the Palmrest Assembly...17 Installing the Palmrest Assembly...19 Removing the Battery Connector...19 Installing the Battery Connector...20
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    Existing System and/or Setup Password 40 4 Diagnostics...41 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 41 Device Status Lights...42 Power Status Lights...42 5 Specifications...43 Specifications...43 6 Contacting Dell 48 Contacting Dell...48
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    1 Working on Your Computer Connecting the Power Adapter Connect the power adapter and turn on your computer. 5
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    System Overview Front and Back View 1. microphone 3. camera-status light 5. optical drive 7. memory-card reader 9. power and battery-status light 11. audio connector 13. USB 2.0 connector 6 2. camera 4. power button 6. USB 2.0 connector 8. touchpad 10. speakers 12. USB 3.0 connector 14. network
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
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    turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface. NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 7. Remove the main battery. 8. Turn the computer top-side up. 9. Open the display. 10. Press the power button to ground the system board
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    cables before turning on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. 1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any cards
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    and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Removing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Slide the latches
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    [2]. Installing the Optical Drive 1. Slide the optical drive into the computer. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the optical drive. 3. Install the battery. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Access Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your
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    the Access Panel 1. Insert the access panel into the chassis. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the access panel to the chassis. 3. Install battery. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer
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    1. Slide the hard drive into the connector. 2. Tighten the screw to secure it to the chassis. 3. Install: a. access panel b. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Memory Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove
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    Installing the Memory Module 1. Insert the memory module into the socket and press to lock the securing clips. 2. Install the access panel. 3. Install the battery. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the WLAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside
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    steps as shown in the illustration: a. Lift the locking tab and disconnect the cable from the locking tab [1]. b. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the computer [2]. 15
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    Press the top edge to lock the keyboard in place. 5. Install the battery. 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. If a out for replacement the keyboard cables will not be folded. Follow the instructions below in order to fold the cables correctly: 1. Place the keyboard on
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    done the folds should look as shown below. Removing the Palmrest Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the Battery. 3. Remove the access panel. 4. Remove the keyboard. 5. Flip the computer and remove the screws at the base of the computer. Then, release
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    6. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Flip the computer and disconnect the touchpad and power cables by pressing locking tab [1]. b. Lift the touchpad and power cables from locking tab [2]. c. Remove the screws from inside the keyboard cavity [3]. 7. Perform the following
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    it to the system board. 4. Turn the computer over and tighten the screws at the base of the computer. 5. Install: a. keyboard b. memory module c. hard drive d. WLAN card e. access panel f. optical disk-drive g. battery 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the
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    in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. Battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly 3. Push the coin-cell release latch
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    . Removing the Optical Drive Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly 3. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive connector to the
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    Removing the Input/Output (I/0) Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. Battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Lift the
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    1. Insert the I/O board into the chassis. 2. Connect the I/O board cable to the system board. 3. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. 23
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    Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. Battery. b. optical disk-drive. c. access panel. d. hard drive. e. memory module. f. keyboard. g. palmrest assembly. 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Disconnect the
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    to lock in place. 2. Connect the speakers to the system board. 3. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the System Board 1. Follow
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    4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a. Lift the locking tab [1]. b. Disconnect I/O cable [2]. c. Disconnect and lift the eDP cable away from the system board [3,4]. d. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis [5]. 5. Lift and remove the system board from
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    computer. Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. Battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly h. system board 3. Unroute the WLAN cable and remove the screws that
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    5. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display assembly. Then, lift and remove the display hinges away from the display assembly. 6. Remove the screws securing the display panel to the display assembly. Then, flip the display panel to access the cables underneath. 28
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    display assembly. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the display assembly. 4. Align and press in the display bezel to the display assembly. 5. Guide the WLAN cables through their tabs and then tighten the display hinge screws to secure the display assembly. 29
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    Your computer. Removing the Camera 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. Battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly h. system board i. display assembly 3. Perform the following steps as shown
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    computer. Removing the Heatsink 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. Battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly h. system board 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration
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    the system fan's cable to the system board. 3. Install: a. system board b. palmrest assembly c. keyboard d. memory module e. hard drive f. WLAN card g. access panel h. optical disk-drive i. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Power Connector 1. Follow
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    its slot on the chassis and guide the cable into the retention tabs. 2. Connect the power connector cable to the system board. 3. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After
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    Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup‐defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: • Access System Setup by pressing key • Bring up the one-time
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    of the computer. The table below defines the function of each option. Table 2. Main Options Option System Time System Date BIOS Version Product Name Service Tag Asset Tag CPU Type Description Allows you to reset the time on the computer's internal clock. Allows you to reset the date on the
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    Option CPU Speed CPU ID CPU Cache Fixed HDD L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache SATA ODD AC Adapter Type System Memory Extended Memory Memory Speed Description Displays the speed of the processor. Displays the processor ID. Displays the processor L1 cache size. Displays the processor L2 cache size.
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    Option Integrated NIC USB Emulation USB Wake Support SATA Operation Adapter Warnings Function Key Behavior Battery Health Miscellaneous Devices External USB Ports Microphone Camera Internal Bluetooth Internal WLAN Media Card Reader Optical Drive Boot Disable USB debug Description Enable or disable
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    The Security tab displays the security status and allows you to manage the security features of the computer. Table 4. Security Options Option Unlock Setup Status Admin Password System Password HDD Password State Password Change Password Bypass Computrace Description This field displays if an
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    ), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet 1. Re-start the computer. 2. Go to dell.com/support. 3. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. NOTE: To locate the
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    Assigning a System Password and Setup Password You can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and/or Setup Password only when Password Status is Unlocked. If the Password Status is Locked, you cannot change the System Password. NOTE: If the password
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    View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing CAUTION: Use the computer boots, press the key as the Dell logo appears. 3. On the boot menu screen, select . 4. If you wish to run a diagnostic test on a specific device, press and click Yes to stop the diagnostic
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    blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Power Status Lights If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: Solid yellow light Light off (AC adapter connected) Light off (AC
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    (U-Processor Line) • 5th Generation Intel Core i5 Processor (U-Processor Line) • 5th Generation Intel Core i7 (U-Processor Line) 128 KB 512 KB Up to 4 MB Table 8. Memory Feature Memory connector Memory capacity Memory speed Minimum memory Maximum memory Description one internally accessible DDR3L
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    Controller: UMA Discrete Data bus: External display support Table 11. Camera Feature Camera Resolution Video 2 x 2 W program menu and keyboard media-control keys Description eDP Intel HD Graphics (shared memory) NVIDIA GeForce 820M (up to 2 GB DDR3) 64 bits VGA Description HD resolution 1280 x
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    ports NOTE: The powered USB 3.0 connector also supports Microsoft Kernel Debugging. The ports are identified in (closed) to 135° 60 Hz 40° / 40° 10° / 30° 0.252 mm x 0.252 mm Table 15. Keyboard Feature Number of keys: Description US 101, Brazil 104, UK 102, and Japan 105 Table 16. Touchpad
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    Feature Type Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight Life span Voltage Temperature range: Operating Non-Operating Coin-cell battery Table 18. AC Adapter Feature Type Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output power Output current Rated output voltage Temperature range: Operating
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    contaminant level Description 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) 10 % to 90 % (non-condensing) 0 % to 95 % (non-condensing) -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) 0° to 35°C -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 47
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    options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Go to dell.com/support. 2. Select your support category. 3. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country
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Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P45F
Regulatory Type: P45F001