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Dell Vostro 3450
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model P19G
Regulatory Type P19G001
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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 potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this publication is subject to change without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the
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Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..................................................................2 1 Working on Your Computer......................................................................7 Before Working Inside Your Computer.............................................................................7 Recommended Tools.........................................................................................................9 Turning Off Your Computer.................................
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Installing The Optical Drive.............................................................................................23 8 Keyboard....................................................................................................25 Removing The Keyboard.................................................................................................25 Installing The Keyboard..................................................................................................28 9 Palm Rest.......
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16 Display Brackets and Hinges...............................................................65 Removing The Display Brackets And Hinges..................................................................65 Installing The Display Brackets And Hinges...................................................................67 17 VGA Board...............................................................................................69 Removing the VGA Board...................................................
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Installing The Hard Drive.................................................................................................98 25 Heat Sink................................................................................................101 Removing The Heat Sink...............................................................................................101 Installing The Heat Sink................................................................................................102 26 Processor......
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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 performed the steps in Working on Your Computer. • You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer. • A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--in
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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; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. NOTE: The color of your computer and certain c
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Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • #0 Phillips screwdriver • #1 Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update program CD Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1. Shut down the operating system: • In Windows Vista : Click Start , then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start
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1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard. 2. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 3. Replace the battery. 4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5. Turn on your computer. 10
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2 Battery Removing The Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Slide the left and the right battery release latches to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery and remove it from the computer. 11
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Installing The Battery 1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 12
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3 Memory Card Removing The Memory Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Press in on the memory card to release it from the computer. 3. Slide the memory card out of the computer. 13
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Installing The Memory Card 1. Push the memory card into the compartment until it is fully engaged with a click sound. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 14
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4 ExpressCard Removing The ExpressCard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Press the ExpressCard to release it from the computer. 3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer. 15
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Installing The ExpressCard 1. Push the ExpressCard into the compartment slot until it clicks into place. 2. Install the battery. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 16
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5 Memory Door Removing The Memory Door 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Loosen the screw that secures the memory door. 3. Pry up the memory door near the screw hole, lift and remove it. 17
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Installing The Memory Door 1. Place the memory door on the back of the computer. 2. Tighten the screw securing the memory door. 3. Install the battery. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 18
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6 Memory Removing The Memory Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the memory door. 4. Pry the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops up. 5. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system board. 19
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Installing The Memory Module 1. Insert the memory module into the memory socket. 2. Press down on the memory module until the retention clip secures the memory in place. 3. Install the memory door. 4. Install the battery. 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 20
