Table of Contents
- Inspiron 22 3000 Series Service Manual
- Before working inside your computer
- After working inside your computer
- Technical overview
- Removing the stand
- Replacing the stand
- Removing the back cover
- Replacing the back cover
- Removing the optical drive
- Replacing the optical drive
- Removing the hard drive
- Replacing the hard drive
- Removing the system-board shield
- Replacing the system-board shield
- Removing the memory module
- Replacing the memory module
- Removing the wireless card
- Replacing the wireless card
- Removing the control-buttons board
- Replacing the control-buttons board
- Removing the microphone
- Replacing the microphone
- Removing the camera
- Replacing the camera
- Removing the coin-cell battery
- Replacing the coin-cell battery
- Removing the fan
- Replacing the fan
- Removing the heat sink
- Replacing the heat sink
- Removing the speakers
- Replacing the speakers
- Removing the system board
- Replacing the system board
- Removing the display assembly
- Replacing the display assembly
- Removing the display cable
- Replacing the display cable
- Removing the rubber feet
- Replacing the rubber feet
- BIOS setup program
- Flashing the BIOS
- Technology and components
- System diagnostic lights
- Getting help and contacting Dell
DELL 3263 User Manual
Displayed below is the user manual for 3263 by DELL which is a product in the All-in-One PCs/Workstations category. This manual has pages.
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Inspiron 22
3000 Series
Service Manual
Computer Model: Inspiron 22–3263
Regulatory Model: W17B
Regulatory Type: W17B002
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better
use of your computer.
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.
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be trademarks of their respective companies.
2016 - 05
Rev. A00
Contents
Before working inside your computer...................................11
Before you begin ............................................................................................. 11
Safety instructions............................................................................................12
Recommended tools....................................................................................... 13
After working inside your computer......................................14
Technical overview....................................................................15
Inside view of your computer..........................................................................15
System-board components............................................................................ 16
Removing the stand.................................................................. 18
Easel stand........................................................................................................18
Pedestal stand..................................................................................................20
Procedure to remove stand riser from stand base................................... 21
Replacing the stand.................................................................. 24
Easel stand....................................................................................................... 24
Pedestal stand..................................................................................................24
Procedure to replace stand riser to stand base........................................24
Removing the back cover........................................................ 25
Prerequisites.....................................................................................................25
Procedure.........................................................................................................25
Replacing the back cover.........................................................27
Procedure.........................................................................................................27
Post-requisites................................................................................................. 27
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Removing the optical drive..................................................... 28
Prerequisites.................................................................................................... 28
Procedure........................................................................................................ 28
Replacing the optical drive...................................................... 31
Procedure.........................................................................................................31
Post-requisites................................................................................................. 31
Removing the hard drive..........................................................32
Prerequisites.....................................................................................................32
Procedure.........................................................................................................32
Replacing the hard drive.......................................................... 35
Procedure.........................................................................................................35
Post-requisites................................................................................................. 35
Removing the system-board shield.......................................36
Prerequisites.....................................................................................................36
Procedure........................................................................................................ 36
Replacing the system-board shield....................................... 38
Procedure........................................................................................................ 38
Post-requisites.................................................................................................38
Removing the memory module..............................................39
Prerequisites.....................................................................................................39
Procedure........................................................................................................ 39
Replacing the memory module.............................................. 41
Procedure.........................................................................................................41
Post-requisites.................................................................................................42
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Removing the wireless card.................................................... 44
Prerequisites.................................................................................................... 44
Procedure........................................................................................................ 44
Replacing the wireless card.................................................... 46
Procedure........................................................................................................ 46
Post-requisites................................................................................................. 47
Removing the control-buttons board...................................49
Prerequisites.................................................................................................... 49
Procedure........................................................................................................ 49
Replacing the control-buttons board....................................51
Procedure.........................................................................................................51
Post-requisites................................................................................................. 51
Removing the microphone......................................................52
Prerequisites.....................................................................................................52
Procedure.........................................................................................................52
Replacing the microphone......................................................54
Procedure........................................................................................................ 54
Post-requisites.................................................................................................54
Removing the camera...............................................................55
Prerequisites.....................................................................................................55
Procedure.........................................................................................................55
Replacing the camera...............................................................58
Procedure........................................................................................................ 58
Post-requisites.................................................................................................58
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Removing the coin-cell battery..............................................59
Prerequisites.....................................................................................................59
Procedure........................................................................................................ 59
Replacing the coin-cell battery.............................................. 61
Procedure.........................................................................................................61
Post-requisites................................................................................................. 61
Removing the fan...................................................................... 62
Prerequisites.....................................................................................................62
Procedure........................................................................................................ 62
Replacing the fan...................................................................... 64
Procedure........................................................................................................ 64
Post-requisites.................................................................................................64
Removing the heat sink............................................................65
Prerequisites.....................................................................................................65
Procedure........................................................................................................ 65
Replacing the heat sink............................................................ 67
Procedure.........................................................................................................67
Post-requisites................................................................................................. 67
Removing the speakers............................................................68
Prerequisites.................................................................................................... 68
Procedure........................................................................................................ 68
Replacing the speakers............................................................ 70
Procedure........................................................................................................ 70
Post-requisites.................................................................................................70
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Removing the system board.................................................... 71
Prerequisites..................................................................................................... 71
Procedure......................................................................................................... 71
Replacing the system board....................................................74
Procedure.........................................................................................................74
Post-requisites................................................................................................. 74
Removing the display assembly..............................................75
Prerequisites.....................................................................................................75
Procedure.........................................................................................................75
Replacing the display assembly..............................................80
Procedure........................................................................................................ 80
Post-requisites.................................................................................................80
Removing the display cable.................................................... 82
Prerequisites.................................................................................................... 82
Procedure........................................................................................................ 82
Replacing the display cable.....................................................84
Procedure........................................................................................................ 84
Post-requisites.................................................................................................84
Removing the rubber feet........................................................85
Prerequisites.....................................................................................................85
Procedure........................................................................................................ 85
Replacing the rubber feet........................................................ 87
Procedure.........................................................................................................87
Post-requisites................................................................................................. 87
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BIOS setup program................................................................. 88
Overview..........................................................................................................88
Entering BIOS setup program.........................................................................88
Clearing forgotten passwords........................................................................ 88
Prerequisites...............................................................................................89
Procedure.................................................................................................. 89
Post-requisites...........................................................................................89
Clearing CMOS Settings..................................................................................90
Prerequisites.............................................................................................. 90
Procedure.................................................................................................. 90
Post-requisites............................................................................................91
Flashing the BIOS...................................................................... 92
Technology and components.................................................93
Audio................................................................................................................ 93
Downloading the audio driver...................................................................93
Identifying the audio controller.................................................................93
Changing the audio settings..................................................................... 94
Camera.............................................................................................................94
Identifying the webcam in device manager............................................. 94
Starting the camera application................................................................94
Getting the Dell Webcam Central.............................................................95
Display..............................................................................................................95
Adjusting the brightness............................................................................ 95
Changing the screen resolution................................................................96
Cleaning the display...................................................................................97
HDMI................................................................................................................ 97
Connecting to external display devices.................................................... 97
Graphics........................................................................................................... 97
Downloading the graphics driver..............................................................97
Identifying the display adapter..................................................................98
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Changing the display and Graphics Control Panel.................................. 99
Intel WiDi....................................................................................................... 100
Downloading the WiDi application..........................................................101
Setting up the wireless display.................................................................101
USB................................................................................................................. 101
Downloading the USB 3.0 driver.............................................................102
Enabling or disabling the USB in BIOS setup program...........................102
Fixing a no-boot issue caused by USB emulation..................................102
Wi-Fi...............................................................................................................103
Turning Wi-Fi on or off............................................................................103
Downloading the Wi-Fi driver................................................................. 103
Configuring Wi-Fi.................................................................................... 104
Bluetooth....................................................................................................... 104
Turning Bluetooth on or off....................................................................104
Pairing the Bluetooth-enabled devices.................................................. 105
Removing the Bluetooth device............................................................. 106
Transferring files between devices using Bluetooth.............................. 106
Hard Drive...................................................................................................... 107
Identifying the hard drive.........................................................................107
Identifying the hard drive in BIOS setup program..................................107
Media-card reader.........................................................................................108
Downloading the media-card reader driver...........................................108
Browsing a media card............................................................................108
Power adapter............................................................................................... 108
Chipsets......................................................................................................... 109
Downloading the chipset driver..............................................................109
Identifying the chipset.............................................................................109
Memory.......................................................................................................... 110
Checking the system memory in Windows............................................ 110
Verifying the system memory in BIOS setup program............................111
Testing memory using ePSA.....................................................................111
Processors.......................................................................................................111
Checking the processor usage in the task manager...............................111
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Identifying the processors in Windows................................................... 112
Operating System...........................................................................................112
Service Tag location.......................................................................................112
Device drivers................................................................................................. 113
Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework...................................113
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility................................................ 113
Graphics....................................................................................................114
Intel Serial IO Driver................................................................................. 114
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Interface................................................116
Intel Virtual Button driver.........................................................................116
Intel Wireless 3165 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers......................................117
BIOS overview................................................................................................ 118
Entering the BIOS setup program........................................................... 118
Boot menu................................................................................................118
Boot menu enhancements......................................................................118
Timing key sequences..............................................................................118
System diagnostic lights........................................................ 120
Getting help and contacting Dell.........................................122
Self-help resources........................................................................................122
Contacting Dell..............................................................................................123
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Before working inside your
computer
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer
depending on the configuration you ordered.
Before you begin
1 Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
2 Shut down your computer.
The shut-down instruction varies depending on the operating system
installed on your computer.
– Windows 10: Click or tap Start → Power → Shut down.
– Windows 8.1: On the Start screen, click or tap the power icon →
Shut down.
– Windows 7: Click or tap Start → Shut down.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the
documentation of your operating system for shut-down
instructions.
3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical
outlets.
4 Disconnect all cables such as telephone cables, network cables, and so
on, from your computer.
5 Disconnect all attached devices and peripherals, such as keyboard,
mouse, monitor, and so on, from your computer.
6 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if
applicable.
7 After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for 5
seconds to ground the system board.
CAUTION: Place the computer on a flat, soft, and clean surface to
avoid scratches on the display.
8 Place the computer face down.
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Safety instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential
damage and ensure your personal safety.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the
computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the
computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to
the electrical outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work
surface is flat and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle
them by their edges, and avoid touching pins and 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 shipped with the product or
at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground
yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at
the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an
unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could
harm internal components.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on
its pull tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with
locking tabs or thumb-screws that you must disengage before
disconnecting the cable. When disconnecting cables, keep them
evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. When connecting
cables, ensure that the ports and connectors are correctly oriented
and aligned.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card
reader.
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Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
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After working inside your
computer
CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may
severely damage your computer.
1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your
computer.
2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before
working on your computer.
3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed
before working on your computer.
4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical
outlets.
5 Turn on your computer.
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Technical overview
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Inside view of your computer
1 control-buttons board 2 hard-drive assembly
3 optical-drive assembly 4 display-assembly base
5 fan 6 camera module
7 microphone board 8 heat sink
9 wireless card 10 memory module
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11 system board 12 coin-cell battery
13 speakers (2) 14 VESA-mount bracket
System-board components
1 wireless-card slot (NGFF_WI-FI) 2 memory-module slots (2)
3 camera-cable connector
(WEBCAM) 4 CMOS clear jumper (RTCRST)
5 Password clear jumper (PSWD) 6 coin-cell battery
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7 speaker-cable connector
(SPEAKER) 8 touch-screen board cable
connector (TOUCH)
9 control-buttons board cable
connector 10 display-panel power cable
connector (PWRCN1)
11 display-cable connector 12 hard-drive data cable
connector (SATA HDD)
13 optical-drive cable connector
(SATA ODD) 14 hard-drive and optical-drive
power cable connector
(SATAP1)
15 fan-cable connector (FAN_CPU)
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Removing the stand
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Easel stand
1 Using a plastic scribe, pry the stand cover off the back cover.
2 Slide and remove the stand cover from the back cover.
1 back cover 2 plastic scribe
3 stand cover
3 Close the stand and remove the screws that secure the stand to the back
cover.
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4 Slide and remove the stand from the back cover.
1 screws (2) 2 easel stand
3 back cover
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Pedestal stand
1 Using a plastic scribe, pry the stand cover off the back cover.
1 stand cover 2 plastic scribe
3 back cover
2 Remove the screws that secure the stand bracket to the back cover.
20
3 Lift the handle and slide it out from the back cover.
1 screws (4) 2 stand bracket
3 back cover 4 pedestal stand
Procedure to remove stand riser from stand base
1 Lift the screw handle on the stand base.
21
2 Using the screw handle, loosen the captive thumbscrew that secures the
stand base to the stand riser.
1 screw handle 2 captive thumbscrew
3 stand base
22
3 Slide the stand base off the stand riser.
1 stand riser 2 stand base
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Replacing the stand
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Easel stand
1 Insert the tabs on the stand bracket into the slots on the back cover.
2 Align the screw holes on the stand with the screw holes on the back
cover.
3 Replace the screws that secure the stand to the back cover.
4 Replace the stand cover.
Pedestal stand
1 Insert the tabs on the stand bracket into the slots on the back cover.
2 Align the screw holes on the stand with the screw holes on the back
cover.
3 Replace the screws that secure the stand bracket to the back cover.
4 Replace the stand cover.
Procedure to replace stand riser to stand base
1 Slide the stand base into the slot on the stand riser.
2 Tighten the captive thumbscrew and fold the screw handle on the stand
base.
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Removing the back cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Remove the stand.
Procedure
CAUTION: Do not remove the computer cover unless you need to
install or replace internal components on your computer.
1 Using your thumb, press the slot on the back cover.
2 Using your fingertips, pry and release the tabs from the back cover.
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3 Lift the back cover off the display-assembly base.
1 back cover
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Replacing the back cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
Align the tabs on the back cover with the slots on the display-assembly base
and snap the back cover into place.
NOTE: Make sure that no cables are caught between the back cover and
the display-assembly base.
Post-requisites
Replace the stand.
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Removing the optical drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
Procedure
1 Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive bracket to the display-
assembly base.
2 Lift the optical-drive bracket from the display-assembly base.
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3 Disconnect the optical-drive cable from the optical drive.
1 screw 2 optical drive
3 optical-drive cable
4 Carefully pull the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical drive.
5 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical
drive.
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6 Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical drive.
NOTE: Note the orientation of the optical-drive bracket so that you
can replace it correctly.
1 optical-drive bezel 2 optical drive
3 optical-drive bracket 4 screws (2)
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Replacing the optical drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes
on the optical drive.
NOTE: You must correctly align the optical-drive bracket to ensure
that the optical drive can be properly secured to the computer. For
correct orientation, see step 6 in "Removing the optical drive".
2 Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical
drive.
3 Carefully push the optical-drive bezel into the optical drive.
4 Connect the optical-drive cable to the optical drive.
5 Place the optical-drive bracket on the display-assembly base.
6 Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive bracket to the display-
assembly base.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the back cover.
2 Replace the stand.
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Removing the hard drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the
computer is in sleep or on state.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
Procedure
1 Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the display-
assembly base.
2 Slide the hard-drive assembly until the securing tabs are released from
the slots on the display-assembly base.
3 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the display-assembly base.
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4 Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the hard drive.
1 display-assembly base 2 screw
3 hard-drive assembly 4 hard-drive cable
5 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
33
6 Remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket.
1 screws (3) 2 hard-drive bracket
3 hard drive
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Replacing the hard drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the hard-
drive bracket.
2 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
3 Connect the hard-drive cable to the hard drive.
4 Align the tabs on the hard-drive assembly with the slots on the display-
assembly base.
5 Slide the securing tabs on the hard-drive assembly into the slots on the
display-assembly base.
6 Replace the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the display-
assembly base.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the back cover.
2 Replace the stand.
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Removing the system-board
shield
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
Procedure
1 Remove the screws that secure the system-board shield to the display-
assembly base.
36
2 Lift the system-board shield off the display-assembly base.
1 system-board shield 2 screws (4)
3 display-assembly base
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Replacing the system-board
shield
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the slots on the system-board shield with the ports on the system
board and place the system-board shield on the display-assembly base.
2 Align the screw holes on the system-board shield with the screw holes
on the display-assembly base.
3 Replace the screws that secure the system-board shield to the display-
assembly base.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the back cover.
2 Replace the stand.
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Removing the memory module
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Remove the system-board shield.
Procedure
1 Using your fingertips, spread apart the securing clips at each end of the
memory-module slot until the memory module pops up.
39
2 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.
1 memory module 2 securing clips (2)
3 memory-module slot
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Replacing the memory module
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-
module slot.
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Removing the wireless card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Remove the system-board shield.
Procedure
1 Remove the screw that secures the wireless-card bracket and the
wireless card to the system board.
2 Slide the wireless-card bracket off the wireless card.
3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.
44
4 Slide the wireless card out of the wireless-card slot.
1 wireless-card bracket 2 screw
3 wireless-card slot 4 wireless card
5 antenna cables
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Replacing the wireless card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card
slot.
2 Insert the wireless card into the wireless-card slot.
3 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:
Connectors on the wireless card Antenna-cable color
Main (white triangle) White
Auxiliary (black triangle) Black
4 Press down the other end of the wireless card and align the screw hole
on the wireless-card bracket and wireless card with the screw hole on
the system board.
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Removing the control-buttons
board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
Procedure
1 Using a plastic scribe, push the securing clips on the control-buttons
board slot.
NOTE: Note the orientation of the control-buttons board so that
you can replace it correctly.
2 Press the securing clips and lift the control-buttons board off the display-
assembly base.
49
3 Open the latch and disconnect the control-buttons board cable from the
control-buttons board.
1 control-buttons board 2 plastic scribe
3 securing clips (3) 4 control-buttons board
cable
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Replacing the control-buttons
board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Slide the control-buttons board cable into the connector on the control-
buttons board and close the latch to secure the cable.
NOTE: You must correctly align the control-buttons board to
ensure that it is properly secured to the display-assembly base. For
correct orientation, see step 1 in "Removing the control-buttons
board".
2 Slide the control-buttons board into the slot on the display-assembly
base until the securing clips lock in place.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the back cover.
2 Replace the stand.
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Removing the microphone
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
Procedure
1 Lift the microphone module off the display-assembly base.
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2 Disconnect the microphone cable from the microphone module.
1 microphone cable 2 display-assembly base
3 microphone module
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Replacing the microphone
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Connect the microphone cable to the microphone module.
2 Slide the microphone module into the slot on the display-assembly base.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the back cover.
2 Replace the stand.
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Removing the camera
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
NOTE: This chapter is applicable only for systems with a touch screen
display. For systems with a non-touch screen display, the microphones
will be integrated on the camera assembly.
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
Procedure
1 Note the routing of the camera cable and antenna cable and remove it
from the routing guides using a plastic scribe.
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2 Release the camera frame from the tab on the display-assembly base and
lift it off.
1 antenna cable 2 plastic scribe
3 camera cable 4 tab
5 securing clip 6 camera frame
7 display-assembly base
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3 Turn the camera over and remove the camera cable from the tab on the
back of the camera frame.
1 tab 2 camera cable
3 camera frame
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Replacing the camera
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Connect the camera cable to the camera module.
2 Press the camera frame down into the slot on the display-assembly base
until it snaps into place.
3 Route the camera cable and antenna cable through the routing guides on
the display-assembly base.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the back cover.
2 Replace the stand.
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Removing the coin-cell
battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup
program’s settings to default. It is recommended that you note the
BIOS setup program’s settings before removing the coin-cell battery.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Remove the system-board shield.
Procedure
Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell battery out of the battery
socket on the system board.
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1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery
3 battery socket
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Replacing the coin-cell battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
With the positive-side facing up, insert the coin-cell battery into the battery
socket and press down the battery into place.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the system-board shield.
2 Replace the back cover.
3 Replace the stand.
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Removing the fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Remove the system-board shield.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
2 Remove the screws that secure the fan to the display-assembly base.
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3 Lift and slide the fan from under the heat sink.
1 fan 2 screws (2)
3 display-assembly base 4 fan cable
5 system board
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Replacing the fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Slide the fan under the heat sink and place it on the display-assembly
base.
2 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the display-
assembly base.
3 Replace the screws that secure the fan to the display-assembly base.
4 Connect the fan cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the system-board shield.
2 Replace the back cover.
3 Replace the stand.
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Removing the heat sink
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation.
Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the
heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce
the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Remove the system-board shield.
Procedure
1 Remove the screw that secures the heat sink to the display-assembly
base.
2 In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive
screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
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3 Lift the heat sink off the system board.
1 screw 2 heat sink
3 captive screws (3)
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Replacing the heat sink
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the
system board and processor.
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system
board and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the system board
or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to
ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
Procedure
1 Align the captive screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the
system board.
2 In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), tighten the captive
screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
3 Replace the screw that secures the heat sink to the display-assembly
base.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the system-board shield.
2 Replace the back cover.
3 Replace the stand.
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Removing the speakers
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Remove the system-board shield.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.
2 Note the routing of the speaker cable and the position of the rubber
grommets on the computer bezel.
3 Remove the speaker cable from the routing guides.
4 Remove the screw that secures the tape to the display-assembly base.
5 Peel off the tape that secures the speaker cable to the display-assembly
base.
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6 Lift the speakers, along with the speaker cable, off the display assembly.
1 speaker cable 2 routing guides
3 speakers (2) 4 screw
5 tape 6 rubber grommets (4)
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Replacing the speakers
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Using the alignment posts and rubber grommets on the display-assembly
base, place the speakers on the display-assembly base.
2 Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the display-
assembly base.
3 Adhere the tape that secures the speaker cable to the display-assembly
base.
4 Replace the screw that secures the tape to the display-assembly base.
5 Connect the speaker cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the system-board shield.
2 Replace the back cover.
3 Replace the stand.
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Removing the system board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You
must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace
the system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have
made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the
appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the
location of the connectors so that you can reconnect the cables
correctly after you replace the system board.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Remove the system-board shield.
4 Remove the heat sink.
5 Remove the memory module.
6 Remove the wireless card.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the fan cable, hard-drive and optical-drive power cable,
optical-drive data cable, hard-drive data cable, microphone and camera
cable, speaker cable, display-panel power cable, and touch-board cable
from the system board.
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2 Open the latches and disconnect the control-buttons board cable and
display cable from the system board.
1 fan cable 2 hard-drive and optical-
drive power cable
3 optical-drive data cable 4 hard-drive data cable
5 microphone and camera
cable 6 speaker cable
7 display-panel power cable 8 control-buttons board
cable
9 touch-board cable
NOTE: The touch-
board cable is not
available on the non-
touch systems.
10 display cable
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3 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the display-assembly
base.
4 Lift the system board off the display-assembly base.
1 system board 2 screws (4)
3 display-assembly base
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Replacing the system board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You
must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace
the system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have
made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the
appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the
display-assembly base.
2 Replace the screws that secure the system board to the display-assembly
base.
3 Slide the control-buttons board cable and the display cable into their
respective connectors on the system board and close the latches to
secure the cables.
4 Connect the touch-board cable, display-panel power cable, speaker
cable, microphone and camera cable, hard-drive data cable, optical-drive
data cable, hard-drive and optical-drive power cable, and fan cable to the
system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the wireless card.
2 Replace the memory module.
3 Replace the heat sink.
4 Replace the system-board shield.
5 Replace the back cover.
6 Replace the stand.
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Removing the display
assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Remove the optical drive.
4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in “Removing the hard drive”.
5 Remove the system-board shield.
6 Remove the memory module.
7 Remove the wireless card.
8 Remove the control-buttons board.
9 Remove the microphone.
10 Remove the camera.
11 Remove the fan.
12 Remove the heat sink.
13 Remove the speakers.
14 Remove the system board.
Procedure
1 Remove the screws that secure the VESA-mount bracket to the display-
assembly base.
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2 Lift the VESA-mount bracket off the display-assembly base.
1 screws (4) 2 VESA-mount bracket
3 display-assembly base
3 Disconnect the touch-screen board cable and display-panel power cable
from their connectors on the display-assembly base.
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4 Note the routing of the optical-drive data, touch-board, display backlight,
hard drive, and control-buttons board cables and remove the cables from
the routing guides on the display-assembly base.
1 touch-screen board cable 2 optical-drive data cable
3 hard-drive cable 4 routing guide
5 control-buttons board
cable 6 display-panel power cable
5 Remove the screws that secure the display-assembly base to the display
assembly.
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1 display assembly
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Replacing the display assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Replace the rubber feet.
2 Slide the tabs on the display assembly into the slots on the display-
assembly base.
3 Replace the display-assembly base on the display assembly.
4 Replace the screws that secure the display-assembly base to the display
assembly.
5 Route the optical-drive data cable, touch-board cable, display-backlight
cable, hard-drive cables and control-buttons board cable through the
routing guides on the display-assembly base.
6 Connect the touch-screen board cable and display-panel power cable to
their connectors on the display-assembly base.
7 Align the screw holes on the VESA-mount bracket with the screw holes
on the display-assembly base.
8 Replace the screws that secure the VESA-mount bracket to the display-
assembly base.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the system board.
2 Replace the speakers.
3 Replace the heat sink.
4 Replace the fan.
5 Replace the camera.
6 Replace the microphone.
7 Replace the control-buttons board.
8 Replace the wireless card.
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Removing the display cable
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Remove the optical drive.
4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in “Removing the hard drive”.
5 Remove the system-board shield.
6 Remove the memory module.
7 Remove the wireless card.
8 Remove the control-buttons board.
9 Remove the microphone.
10 Remove the fan.
11 Remove the heat sink.
12 Remove the speakers.
13 Remove the system board.
14 Remove the display assembly.
Procedure
1 Peel off the tape that secures the display cable to the display assembly.
2 Press the clips and disconnect the display cable from the display
assembly.
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3 Lift the display cable off the display assembly.
1 display assembly 2 display cable
3 tape 4 clips (2)
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Replacing the display cable
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Connect the display cable to the display assembly and close the latch to
secure the cable.
2 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the display assembly.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the display assembly.
2 Replace the system board.
3 Replace the speakers.
4 Replace the heat sink.
5 Replace the fan.
6 Replace the microphone.
7 Replace the control-buttons board.
8 Replace the wireless card.
9 Replace the memory module.
10 Replace the system-board shield.
11 Follow the procedure in step 3 to step 6 in “Replacing the hard drive”.
12 Replace the optical drive.
13 Replace the back cover.
14 Replace the stand.
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Removing the rubber feet
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Remove the optical drive.
4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in “Removing the hard drive”.
5 Remove the system-board shield.
6 Remove the memory module.
7 Remove the wireless card.
8 Remove the control-buttons board.
9 Remove the fan.
10 Remove the heat sink.
11 Remove the speakers.
12 Remove the system board.
13 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the display
assembly.
Procedure
1 Remove the screws that secure the rubber feet to the display bezel.
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2 Lift the rubber feet off the display bezel.
1 display bezel 2 screws (4)
3 rubber feet (2)
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Replacing the rubber feet
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the rubber feet with the screw holes on the
display bezel.
2 Replace the screws that secure the rubber feet to the display bezel.
Post-requisites
1 Follow the procedure in step 2 to step 8 in “Replacing the display
assembly”.
2 Replace the system board.
3 Replace the speakers.
4 Replace the heat sink.
5 Replace the fan.
6 Replace the control-buttons board.
7 Replace the wireless card.
8 Replace the memory module.
9 Replace the system-board shield.
10 Follow the procedure in step 3 to step 6 in “Replacing the hard drive”.
11 Replace the optical drive.
12 Replace the back cover.
13 Replace the stand.
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BIOS setup program
Overview
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: Before you change BIOS setup program, it is recommended that
you write down the BIOS setup program screen information for future
reference.
Use BIOS setup program to:
• Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as
the amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on.
• Change the system configuration information.
• Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of
hard drive installed, enabling or disabling base devices, and so on.
Entering BIOS setup program
1 Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2 During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt
to appear, and then press F2 immediately.
NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard is initialized. This
prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it, and then
press F2. If you press F2 before the F2 prompt, this keystroke is lost.
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears,
continue to wait until you see the desktop. Then, turn off your
computer and try again.
Clearing forgotten passwords
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Remove the system-board shield.
Procedure
1 Locate the password reset jumper (PSWD) on the system board.
NOTE: For more information on the location of the jumper, see
“System-board components”.
2 Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper-pins.
3 Wait for 5 seconds and then replace the jumper plug in its original
location.
1 password jumper-pins 2 jumper plug
Post-requisites
1 Replace the system-board shield.
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2 Replace the back cover.
3 Replace the stand.
Clearing CMOS Settings
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stand.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Remove the system-board shield.
Procedure
1 Locate the CMOS reset jumper (RTCRST) on the system board.
2 Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper-pins and connect it
to the CMOS jumper-pins.
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Flashing the BIOS
You may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when
you replace the system board. To flash the BIOS:
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click or tap Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer,
and then click or tap Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect
feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click or tap Drivers & downloads → Find it myself.
5 Select the operating system installed on your computer.
6 Scroll down the page and expand BIOS.
7 Click or tap Download to download the latest version of the BIOS for
your computer.
8 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved
the BIOS update file.
9 Double-click or double-tap the BIOS update file icon and follow the
instructions on the screen.
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Technology and components
Audio
The Inspiron 22-3263 is shipped with Realtek ALC3661 with Waves MaxxAudio
Pro, which is the utility to adjust various audio settings.
NOTE: The audio drivers are already installed when you receive your
computer.
Downloading the audio driver
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click or tap Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer,
and then click or tap Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect
feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click or tap Drivers & downloads → Find it myself.
5 Scroll down the page and expand Audio.
6 Click or tap Download to download the audio driver.
7 Save the file, and after the download is complete, navigate to the folder
where you saved the audio driver file.
8 Double-click or double-tap the audio driver file icon and follow the
instructions on the screen to install the driver.
Identifying the audio controller
1 On the taskbar, click or tap the search box, and then type Device
Manager.
2 Click or tap Device Manager.
The Device Manager window is displayed.
3 Expand Sound, video and game controllers to view the audio controller.
Before installation After installation
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Changing the audio settings
1 On the taskbar, click or tap the search box, and then type Dell Audio.
2 Click or tap Dell Audio and change the audio settings as required.
Camera
The Inspiron 22-3263 is shipped with an integrated 0.92 megapixel high-
speed camera with a maximum of 1280 X 720 HD resolution at 30 FPS.
NOTE: You must replace the camera module if you encounter any
issues with the built-in microphones.
Identifying the webcam in device manager
1 On the taskbar, click or tap the search box, and then type Device
Manager.
2 Click or tap Device Manager.
The Device Manager window is displayed.
3 Expand Imaging devices.
Starting the camera application
1 On the taskbar, click or tap the search box, and then type Camera.
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2 Click or tap Camera.
Getting the Dell Webcam Central
A CD is shipped along with your computer which contains the Dell Webcam
Central software. If you do not have the software, you can download it by
registering through My Account on the Dell website.
NOTE: The Dell Webcam Central is not available for download from the
support site or the resource CD.
Display
The Inspiron 22-3263 is shipped with the following display options:
• 21.5-in FHD + touch screen with 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 21.5-in FHD + non-touch screen with 1920 x 1080 resolution
Adjusting the brightness
1 Right-click or touch and hold on your desktop and select Display
settings.
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2 Drag or swipe the Adjust brightness level slider to adjust the brightness.
Changing the screen resolution
1 Right-click or touch and hold on your desktop and select Display
settings.
2 Click or tap Advanced display settings.
3 Select the desired resolution from the drop-down list.
4 Click or tap Apply.
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Cleaning the display
CAUTION: Do not use substances such as alcohol, chemicals, or
household cleaners for cleaning the display.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display, do not apply force when
cleaning and wipe off any remaining liquid after cleaning.
NOTE: A commercial display cleaning kit should be used for cleaning. If
unavailable, use a soft, damp microfiber cloth lightly sprayed with
distilled water.
1 Turn off your computer and display before cleaning.
2 Gently wipe the display in circular motion to remove any dust or dirt
particles.
3 Let the display dry thoroughly before turning it on.
HDMI
The Inspiron 22–3263 supports HDMI to connect a TV or another HDMI-out
enabled device. It provides video and audio output. The HDMI port is located
on the back side of your computer.
NOTE: Appropriate converters (sold separately) are required to connect
standard DVI and display port devices.
Connecting to external display devices
1 Connect the HDMI cable to your computer and the external display
device.
2 Push the on/off button on the right side of your computer to switch
display modes.
Graphics
The Inspiron 22-3263 is shipped with AMD Radeon R5 A335 video controller.
Downloading the graphics driver
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
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3 Click or tap Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer
and click or tap Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect
feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click or tap Drivers & downloads → Find it myself.
5 Scroll down the page and expand Video.
6 Click or tap Download to download the graphics driver for your
computer.
7 Save the file, and after the download is complete, navigate to the folder
where you saved the graphics driver file.
8 Double-click or double-tap the graphics driver file icon and follow the
instructions on the screen to install the driver.
Identifying the display adapter
1 On the taskbar, click or tap the search box, and then type Device
Manager.
2 Click or tap Device Manager.
The Device Manager window is displayed.
3 Expand Display adapters.
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Changing the display and Graphics Control Panel
1 Right-click or touch and hold on the desktop and select Graphics
Properties to launch the Intel HD Graphics Control Panel.
2 Click or tap Display.
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3 Change the display settings as required.
Intel WiDi
The wireless display feature allows you to share your computer display with a
compatible TV without using cables. You must connect a wireless display
adapter to your TV before setting up the wireless display. To check if your TV
supports this feature, see the documentation that is shipped with the TV.
The following table provides the basic system requirements for a wireless
display.
Processor 2nd generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7
Video
Controller
Intel HD Graphics
WLAN card Intel 2230 or Intel 6150
Operating
System
Windows 7 or later
Driver Download and install the latest driver for “Intel Wireless
Display Connection Manager” available at www.dell.com/
support
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Downloading the WiDi application
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click or tap Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your computer
and click or tap Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect
feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click or tap Drivers & downloads → Find it myself.
5 Scroll down the page and expand Video.
6 Click or tap Download to download the Intel WiDi application for your
computer.
7 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved
the application.
8 Double-click or double-tap the application file icon and follow the
instructions on the screen to install the application.
Setting up the wireless display
1 Turn on your computer.
NOTE: Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled.
2 Connect the wireless display adapter to the TV.
3 Turn on the TV and the wireless display adapter.
4 Select the appropriate video source for your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2,
or S-Video.
5 Double-click or double-tap the Intel Wireless Display icon on the
desktop.
The Intel Wireless Display window is displayed.
6 Click or tap Scan for available displays.
7 Select your wireless display adapter from the Detected Wireless Displays
list.
8 Enter the security code that is displayed on your TV.
USB
The Inspiron 22-3263 is shipped with the following USB ports:
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Ports Location
USB 2.0 ports (2) Back side
USB 3.0 ports (2) Left side
NOTE: USB 3.0 needs the driver to be installed before it can detect any
USB devices.
Downloading the USB 3.0 driver
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click or tap Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your computer
and click or tap Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect
feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click or tap Drivers & downloads → Find it myself.
5 Scroll down the page and expand Chipset.
6 Click or tap Download to download the USB 3.0 driver.
7 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved
the USB 3.0 driver file.
8 Double-click or double-tap the USB 3.0 driver file icon and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Enabling or disabling the USB in BIOS setup program
1 Turn on or restart your computer.
2 Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the BIOS
setup program.
The BIOS setup program is displayed.
3 On the left pane, select Settings → System Configuration → USB
Configuration.
The USB configuration is displayed on the right pane.
4 Check the Enable External USB Port check box to either enable or
disable it.
5 Save the BIOS setup program settings and exit.
Fixing a no-boot issue caused by USB emulation
Sometimes the computer does not boot to the operating system when USB
devices are connected to the computer during startup. This behavior occurs
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because the computer is looking for bootable files in the USB devices. Follow
these steps to fix the no-boot issue:
1 Turn on or restart your computer.
2 Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the BIOS
setup program.
3 On the left pane, select Settings → System Configuration → USB
Configuration.
The USB configuration is displayed on the right pane.
4 Clear the Enable Boot Supportcheck box to either enable or disable it.
5 Save the settings and exit.
Wi-Fi
The Inspiron 22-3263 is shipped with the following:
• Wi-Fi 802.11 ac
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Turning Wi-Fi on or off
NOTE: There is no physical switch to enable or disable Wi-Fi. It has to be
done through computer settings.
1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display, or click or tap the Action
Center icon on the taskbar to access the Action Center.
2 Click or tap Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on or off.
Downloading the Wi-Fi driver
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click or tap Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your computer
and click or tap Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect
feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click or tap Drivers & downloads → Find it myself.
5 Scroll down the page and expand Network.
6 Click or tap Download to download the Wi-Fi driver for your computer.
7 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved
the Wi-Fi driver file.
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8 Double-click or double-tap the driver file icon and follow the instructions
on the screen.
Configuring Wi-Fi
1 Turn on Wi-Fi. For more information, see Turning Wi-Fi on or off.
2 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display or click or tap the Action
Center icon on the taskbar to access the Action Center.
3 Click or tap Wi-Fi and then click or tap Go to settings. A list of available
networks is displayed.
4 Select your network and click or tap Connect.
NOTE: Type the network security key, if prompted.
Bluetooth
The Inspiron 22-3263 is shipped with Bluetooth 4.0.
Turning Bluetooth on or off
NOTE: There is no physical switch to enable or disable Bluetooth. It has
to be done through the computer settings.
1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display, or click or tap the Action
Center icon on the taskbar to access the Action Center.
2 Click or tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off.
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Pairing the Bluetooth-enabled devices
1 Turn on Bluetooth. For more information, see Turning Bluetooth on or
off.
2 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display, or click or tap the Action
Center icon on the taskbar to access the Action Center.
3 Click or tap Bluetooth , and then click or tap Go to settings.
4 Select the desired Bluetooth device.
5 Click or tap Pair to pair the bluetooth devices.
6 Click or tap Yes to confirm the passcodes on both the devices.
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Removing the Bluetooth device
1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display, or click or tap the Action
Center icon on the taskbar to access the Action Center.
2 Click or tap Bluetooth, and then click or tap Go to settings.
3 Click or tap the device you want to remove, and then click or tap
Remove device.
Transferring files between devices using Bluetooth
1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display, or click or tap the Action
Center icon on the taskbar to access the Action Center.
2 Click or tap on Bluetooth and then click or tap Go to settings.
3 Select your Bluetooth device.
4 Click or tap Send or receive files via Bluetooth.
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5 In the Bluetooth file transfer window, click or tap Send files and select
the desired file.
Hard Drive
The following table shows the hard drive options available in Inspiron 22–
3263.
Options Dimensions
HDD 2.5 inch drive
Identifying the hard drive
1 On the taskbar, click or tap the search box, and then type Device
Manager.
2 Click or tap Device Manager.
The Device Manager window is displayed.
3 Expand Disk drives.
Identifying the hard drive in BIOS setup program
1 Turn on or restart the computer.
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2 Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the BIOS
setup program.
A list of hard drives is displayed under the System Information in the
General group.
Media-card reader
The Inspiron 22–3263 has one SD card slot located on the left side of your
computer.
Downloading the media-card reader driver
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click or tap Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your computer
and click or tap Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect
feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click or tap Drivers & downloads → Find it myself.
5 Scroll down the page and expand Chipset.
6 Click or tap Download to download the media-card reader driver for
your computer.
7 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved
the media-card reader driver file.
8 Double-click or double-tap the card-reader driver file icon and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Browsing a media card
1 Insert the media card with the metal contacts facing down.
The card will auto-play and a notification appears on the screen.
2 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Power adapter
The Inspiron 22–3263 is shipped with a 65 W or 90 W power adapter.
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WARNING: When you disconnect the power adapter cable from the
computer, pull on its connector, not the cable itself. When
disconnecting cable, keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any
connector pins. When connecting the cable, ensure that the port and
the connector are correctly oriented and aligned.
WARNING: The power adapter works with electrical outlets
worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among
countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the
cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or
equipment damage.
Chipsets
The chipset is virtually divided into two sections — Northbridge and
Southbridge. All computer components communicate with the CPU through
the chipset.
The Inspiron 22-3263 is shipped with the chipset integrated in the processor.
Downloading the chipset driver
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click or tap Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your computer
and click or tap Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect
feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click or tap Drivers & downloads → Find it myself.
5 Scroll down the page and expand Chipset.
6 Click or tap Download to download the chipset driver for your computer.
7 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved
the chipset driver file.
8 Double-click or double-tap the chipset driver file icon and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Identifying the chipset
1 On the taskbar, click or tap the search box, and then type Device
Manager.
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2 Click or tap Device Manager.
The Device Manager window is displayed.
3 Expand System devices.
Memory
The Inspiron 22-3263 has two SODIMM (RAM )slots, which are accessible by
removing the back cover. Memory configurations supported are 2GB, 4GB,
6GB, 8GB, 10GB, 12GB and 16GB.
Checking the system memory in Windows
1 Click or tap Start .
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2 Select Settings .
3 Click or tap System → About.
Verifying the system memory in BIOS setup program
1 Turn on or restart your computer.
2 Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the BIOS
setup program.
3 On the left pane, select Settings → General → System Information.
The memory information is displayed on the right pane.
Testing memory using ePSA
1 Turn on or restart your computer.
2 Press F12 after the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to access the boot
menu.
3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Diagnostics menu option and press
Enter.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the ePSA Pre-boot
System Assessment (PSA).
NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the
desktop. Turn off your computer and try again.
Processors
The Inspiron 22-3263 is shipped with the following processors:
• 6th Generation Intel Core i3
• 6th Generation Intel Core i5
Checking the processor usage in the task manager
1 Right-click or double-tap on the taskbar.
2 Click or tap Task Manager.
The Task Manager window is displayed.
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3 Click or tap the Performance tab to display the processor performance
details.
Identifying the processors in Windows
1 On the taskbar, click or tap the search box, and then type Device
Manager.
2 Click or tap Device Manager.
The Device Manager window is displayed.
3 Expand Processors.
Operating System
The Inspiron 22-3263 is shipped with the Windows 10 factory installation.
Service Tag location
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.
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Device drivers
Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework
In the Device Manager, check if the Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal
Framework is installed. Install the driver updates from www.dell.com/support.
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility
In the Device Manager, check if the chipset driver is installed. Install the driver
updates from www.dell.com/support.
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Intel Trusted Execution Engine Interface
In the Device Manager, check if the Intel Trusted Execution Engine Interface
driver is installed. Install the driver updates from www.dell.com/support.
Intel Virtual Button driver
In the Device Manager, check if the Intel Virtual Button driver is installed.
Install the driver updates from www.dell.com/support.
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In the Device Manager, check if the Bluetooth driver is installed. Install the
driver updates from www.dell.com/support.
BIOS overview
The BIOS manages data flow between the computer's operating system and
attached devices such as hard disk, video adapter, keyboard, mouse, and
printer.
Entering the BIOS setup program
1 Turn on or restart your computer.
2 Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the BIOS
setup program.
You can change the user-defined settings in BIOS setup program.
Boot menu
The Inspiron 22-3263 includes a one-time boot menu. This feature allows
you to change the sequence of devices that your computer attempts to boot
from, for example, floppy, CD-ROM, or hard drive.
Boot menu enhancements
The boot menu enhancements are as follows:
•Easier Access – Press F12 to access the boot selection menu.
•User Prompting – The user is prompted to use the keystroke on the BIOS
screen.
•Diagnostics Options – The boot menu includes the ePSA diagnostic
options.
Timing key sequences
The keyboard is not the first device initialized by Setup. As a result, if you press
a keystroke too early, the keyboard is locked out. In such case, a keyboard
error message is displayed on the screen, and you cannot restart your
computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Del key combination.
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To prevent the keyboard from locking, wait until the keyboard is initialized
completely. The keyboard is initialized if one of the following occurs:
• The keyboard lights flash.
• The F2=Setup prompt appears at the top right corner of the screen during
boot.
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System diagnostic lights
Power status light: Indicates the power status.
Solid Amber – The computer is unable to boot to the operating system. This
indicates that the power supply or another device in the computer is failing.
Blinking Amber – The computer is unable to boot to the operating system.
This indicates that the power supply is normal but another device in the
computer is failing or not installed properly.
NOTE: See the light patterns to determine the device that is failing.
Off – Computer is in hibernation or turned off.
The power status light blinks amber along with beep codes indicating failures.
For example, the power status light blinks amber two times followed by a
pause, and then blinks white three times followed by a pause. This 3,3 pattern
continues until the computer is turned off indicating the Recovery image is
not found.
The following table shows different light patterns, what they indicate, and the
suggested solutions.
Light pattern Problem description Suggested solution
1System board: BIOS and
ROM failure
Flash latest BIOS version. If
problem persists, replace the
system board.
2No memory or RAM
detected
Confirm that the memory
module is installed properly. If
problem persists, replace the
memory module.
3System board or chipset
error
Replace the system board.
3,3 Recovery image not
found
Reimage the system.
3,4 Recovery image found
but invalid
Reimage the system.
4Memory or RAM failure Replace the memory module.
5CMOS battery failure Replace the CMOS battery.
6Video card or chip failure Replace the system board.
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Light pattern Problem description Suggested solution
7CPU failure Replace the system board.
8LCD failure Replace the LCD.
The computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if the errors or
problems cannot be displayed. The repetitive beep codes help the user
troubleshoot problems with the computer.
Camera status light: Indicates whether the camera is in use.
• Solid white – Camera is in use.
• Off – Camera is not in use.
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Getting help and contacting
Dell
Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these
self-help resources:
Information about Dell products and
services
www.dell.com
Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 Dell Help & Support app
Windows 10 Get started app
Windows 8.1 Help + Tips app
Accessing help in Windows 8,
Windows 8.1, and Windows 10
In Windows search, type Help and
Support, and press Enter.
Accessing help in Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
www.dell.com/support/linux
Troubleshooting information, user
manuals, setup instructions, product
specifications, technical help blogs,
drivers, software updates, and so on.
www.dell.com/support
Learn about your operating system,
setting up and using your computer,
data backup, diagnostics, and so on.
See Me and My Dell at
www.dell.com/support/manuals.
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Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see
www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may
not be available in your country.
NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find
contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell
product catalog.
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