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Dell Vostro 14 – 3449 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P52G Regulatory Type: P52G001[...]
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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. Copyright © 201[...]
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Contents 1 Working on Your Computer................................................................................ 5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ................................................................................................ 5 Recommended Tools ...............................................................................[...]
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Removing the Power Connector ....................................................................................................... 29 Installing the Power Connector ......................................................................................................... 30 3 System Setup............................................................[...]
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1 Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have read the safety information that[...]
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3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 4. Disconnect all network cables from the computer. 5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 6. Close[...]
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b. Click the and select Shut down . • In Windows 7: 1. Click Start . 2. Click Shut Down. or 1. Click Start . 2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down. . 2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically tur[...]
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2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. System Overview Figure 1. Front View 1. display 2. keyboard 3. palmrest assembly 8[...]
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Figure 2. Back View 1. battery 2. access panel 3. optical-disk drive Figure 3. Inside View – Back 1. memory module 2. WLAN card 3. hard drive 9[...]
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Figure 4. System Board View 1. I/O board 2. speakers 3. coin-cell battery 4. system board 5. system fan 6. power connector Removing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Slide the release latches outwards to unlock the battery and lift the battery to remove it from the computer. 10[...]
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Installing the Battery 1. Insert the battery into the battery slot and press to lock in place. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Optical-Disk Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the screw that secures the optical-disk drive (ODD) to the [...]
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Installing the Access Panel 1. Insert the access panel into the chassis. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the access panel to the chassis. 3. Install battery . 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the [...]
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Installing the Hard Drive 1. Slide the hard drive into the connector. 2. Tighten the screw to secure it to the chassis. 3. Install: a. access panel b. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Memory Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a. battery b. access p[...]
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Installing the Memory Module 1. Insert the memory module into the socket and press to lock the securing clips. 2. Install the access panel . 3. Install the battery . 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the WLAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a. battery b. acces[...]
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a. access panel b. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Release the keyboard by pressing the tabs using a scribe. 3. Slide and lift the keyboard to access the cable below. 4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system bo[...]
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Installing the Keyboard 1. Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board. 2. Slide the keyboard into the retaining slots. 3. Press the top edge to lock the keyboard in place. 4. Install the battery. 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Palmrest Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Wo[...]
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6. Turn the computer over and remove the screws from inside the keyboard cavity. Then, disconnect the touchpad and power cables from the system board. 7. Gently pry up the palmrest and slide it from the computer. 17[...]
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Installing the Palmrest Assembly 1. Place the palmrest on the chassis and press the notches until it clicks in place. 2. Connect the touchpad and power cables to the system board. 3. Tighten the screws to secure it to the system board. 4. Turn the computer over and tighten the screws at the base of the computer. 5. Install: a. keyboard b. memory mo[...]
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Installing the Coin-cell battery 1. Insert the coin-cell battery and press to lock. 2. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Input/Output (I/0) Board 1. Follow the procedures [...]
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Installing the Input/Output (I/O) Board 1. Insert the I/O board into the chassis. 2. Connect the I/O board cable to the system board. 3. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the [...]
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4. Release the speaker assembly from the retaining clips (1) and remove the speakers from the chassis (2). Installing the Speakers 1. Insert the speakers into the chassis and press the retaining clips to lock in place. 2. Connect the speakers to the system board. 3. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive 21[...]
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e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a. battery b. optical-disk drive c. access panel d. hard-disk drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly 3.[...]
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5. Lift and remove the system board from the chassis. Installing the System Board 1. Insert the system board into the chassis. 2. Connect the I/O board connector to the system board. 3. Connect the eDP cable to the system board. 4. Connect the speakers to the system board. 5. Connect the power connector to the system board. 6. Tighten the screws to[...]
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b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a. battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory [...]
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5. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display assembly. Then, lift and remove the display hinges away from the display assembly. 6. Remove the screws securing the display panel to the display assembly. Then, flip the display panel to access the cables underneath. 25[...]
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7. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Lift the eDP cable from the computer [1]. b. Disconnect the eDP cable. c. Remove the display panel from the computer [3]. Installing the Display Assembly 1. Connect the eDP cable to the display panel. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly. 3. Tighten[...]
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6. Install: a. system board b. palmrest assembly c. keyboard d. memory module e. hard drive f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Camera 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a. battery b. optical disk-drive c. access pane[...]
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Installing the Camera 1. Insert the camera into the display assembly. 2. Connect the camera cable. 3. Install: a. display assembly b. palmrest assembly c. keyboard d. memory module e. hard drive f. WLAN card g. access panel h. optical disk-drive i. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Heatsink 1. Fol[...]
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Installing the Heatsink Assembly 1. Insert the heatsink and tighten the screws to secure it to the system board. 2. Connect the system fan’s cable to the system board. 3. Install: a. system board b. palmrest assembly c. keyboard d. memory module e. hard drive f. WLAN card g. access panel h. optical disk-drive i. battery 4. Follow the procedures i[...]
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b. Unroute the cable from the retention clips [2]. c. Lift the power connector from the computer [3]. Installing the Power Connector 1. Insert the power connector into its slot on the chassis and guide the cable into the retention tabs. 2. Connect the power connector cable to the system board. 3. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. keyboard c. memory [...]
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3 System Setup System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS ‐ level options. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage[...]
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Table 1. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. Down arrow Moves to the next field. <Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop ‐ down list, if applicable. <Tab> Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For th[...]
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Option Description CPU Speed Displays the speed of the processor. CPU ID Displays the processor ID. CPU Cache L1 Cache Displays the processor L1 cache size. L2 Cache Displays the processor L2 cache size. L3 Cache Displays the processor L3 cache size. Fixed HDD Displays the model number and capacity of the hard drive. SATA ODD Displays the model num[...]
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Option Description Integrated NIC Enable or disable the power supply to the on– board network card. Default: Enabled USB Emulation Enable or disable the USB emulation feature. Default: Enabled USB Wake Support Allows USB devices to wake up the computer from standby. This feature is enabled only when the AC adapter is connected. Default: Disabled [...]
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The Security tab displays the security status and allows you to manage the security features of the computer. Table 4. Security Options Option Description Unlock Setup Status Admin Password Status This field displays if an admin password is set for this computer or not (Default: Not Set) System Password Status This field displays if a system passwo[...]
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Option Description Boot Option #3 Default: Onboard NIC (IPV4) Boot Option #4 Default: Onboard NIC (IPV6) Exit — This section allows you to save, discard, and load default settings before exiting from System Setup. Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. Fo[...]
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CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer. CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled. Assigning a System Password and Setup Password You can assign a new S[...]
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NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted. 5. Press <Esc> and a message prompts you to save the changes. 6. Press <Y> to save the changes and exit from the System Setup. The computer reboots. 38[...]
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4 Diagnostics Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The ePSA is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for particular devices or device groups allowing[...]
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5 Specifications Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help and Support , and then select the option to view information about your computer. Table 6. System Information Feature Description Chipset integrated in processor DRAM bus width 64 b[...]
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Table 9. Audio Feature Description Type 2 channel high-definition audio Controller Realtek ALC3234 Stereo conversion 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Interface Intel HDA bus Speakers 2 x 2 W Volume controls program menu and keyboard media-control keys Table 10. Video Feature Description Video type eDP Video Controller: UMA Intel HD [...]
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Feature Description • two USB 2.0 ports NOTE: The powered USB 3.0 connector also supports Microsoft Kernel Debugging. The ports are identified in the documentation shipped with your computer. Media card reader one SD slot Table 14. Display Feature Type 14.0 inches HD WLED Dimensions: Height 205.60 mm (8.09 inches) Width 320.90 mm (12.63 inches) D[...]
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Table 17. Battery Feature Description Type • 4-cell “smart” lithium ion (40 WHr) Dimensions: Height 20.00 mm (0.79 inch) Width 272.40 mm (10.72 inches) Depth 46.30 mm (1.82 inches) Weight 0.26 kg (0.57 lb) Life span 300 discharge/charge cycle Voltage • 14.80 VDC (4 cells) Temperature range: Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) Non-O[...]
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Table 20. Environmental Feature Description Temperature: Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10 % to 90 % (non-condensing) Storage 0 % to 95 % (non-condensing) Altitude (maximum): Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) 0° to 35°C Non-Op[...]
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6 Contacting Dell Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be avail[...]