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Dell Inspiron 3250 User Manual

Dell Inspiron 3250
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Inspiron 3250
Service Manual
Computer Model: Inspiron 3250
Regulatory Model: D13S
Regulatory Type: D13S001

Table of Contents

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Dell Inspiron 3250 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory slots2x DIMM
Internal memory4 GB
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory clock speed1600 MHz
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 4 GB
HDD speed7200 RPM
HDD interfaceSATA III
Storage mediaHDD
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYes
Total storage capacity1000 GB
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MMC+, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of storage drives installed1
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version4.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
DVI portNo
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity0
Chassis typeSmall Desktop
Product colorBlack
Placement supportedVertical
Product typePC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® H110
Power supply180 W
Power supply input frequency50 / 60 Hz
Operating altitude-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude-15.2 - 10668 m
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C
Tcase65 °C
Bus typeDMI3
SteppingS0
Processor cache3 MB
Processor modeli3-6100
System bus rate8 GT/s
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i3
Processor seriesIntel Core i3-6100 series
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor codenameSkylake
Processor frequency3.7 GHz
Processor cache typeL3
Processor lithography14 nm
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor front side bus- MHz
PCI Express slots version3.0
Processor operating modes64-bit
PCI Express configurations1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)51 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes16
Memory types supported by processorDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory voltage supported by processor1.35 V
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1333, 1600, 1866, 2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)34.1 GB/s
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64 GB
On-board graphics card ID0x1912
Discrete graphics card modelNot available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.7 GB
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.4
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.0
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)3
Cables includedAC
Scalability1S
Processor codeSR2HG
Processor ARK ID90729
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal solution specificationPCG 2015C
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.00
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth295 mm
Width92.6 mm
Height290 mm
Weight4820 g

Summary

Before working inside your computer

Before you begin

Steps to prepare the computer before internal maintenance procedures.

Safety instructions

Guidelines to ensure personal safety and prevent equipment damage during service.

Recommended tools

Lists tools required for performing hardware service procedures on the computer.

After working inside your computer

Technical overview

Inside view of your computer

Illustrates and labels the main internal components of the computer for identification.

System board components

Removing the computer cover

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for removing the computer's outer casing.

Replacing the computer cover

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for reinstalling the computer's outer casing.

Removing the front bezel

Procedure

Instructions for detaching the front panel assembly from the computer chassis.

Replacing the front bezel

Procedure

Instructions for reattaching the front panel assembly to the computer chassis.

Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive

Procedure

Step-by-step guide to remove the 3.5-inch hard disk drive from its bay.

Replacing the 3.5-inch hard drive

Procedure

Step-by-step guide to install the 3.5-inch hard disk drive into its bay.

Removing the 2.5-inch hard drives

Procedure

Step-by-step guide to remove the 2.5-inch hard disk drives from the computer.

Replacing the 2.5-inch hard drives

Procedure

Step-by-step guide to install 2.5-inch hard disk drives into the computer.

Removing the heat-sink assembly

Procedure

Instructions to remove the heat sink and fan assembly from the system board.

Replacing the heat-sink assembly

Procedure

Instructions to install the heat sink and fan assembly onto the system board.

Removing the memory module

Procedure

Instructions to remove a memory module from its slot on the system board.

Replacing the memory module

Procedure

Instructions to install a memory module into its slot on the system board.

Removing the graphics card

Procedure

Instructions to remove the graphics card from its slot on the system board.

Replacing the graphics card

Procedure

Instructions to install the graphics card into its slot on the system board.

Removing the drive cage

Procedure

Instructions to remove the drive cage assembly from the computer chassis.

Replacing the drive cage

Procedure

Instructions to install the drive cage assembly into the computer chassis.

Removing the processor

Procedure

Instructions to remove the processor from its socket on the system board.

Replacing the processor

Procedure

Instructions to install the processor into its socket on the system board.

Removing the optical drive

Procedure

Instructions to remove the optical drive from the computer.

Replacing the optical drive

Procedure

Instructions to install the optical drive into the computer.

Removing the coin-cell battery

Procedure

Instructions to remove the coin-cell battery from the system board.

Replacing the coin-cell battery

Procedure

Instructions to install the coin-cell battery onto the system board.

Removing the wireless card

Procedure

Instructions to remove the wireless card from its slot.

Replacing the wireless card

Procedure

Instructions to install the wireless card into its slot.

Removing the chassis fan

Procedure

Instructions to remove the chassis cooling fan from the computer.

Replacing the chassis fan

Procedure

Instructions to install the chassis cooling fan into the computer.

Removing the antenna modules

Procedure

Instructions to remove the wireless antenna modules from the computer.

Replacing the antenna modules

Procedure

Instructions to install the wireless antenna modules into the computer.

Removing the power-button module

Procedure

Instructions to detach the power button assembly from the computer.

Replacing the power-button module

Procedure

Instructions to install the power button assembly into the computer.

Removing the power-supply unit

Procedure

Instructions to remove the power-supply unit from the computer chassis.

Replacing the power-supply unit

Procedure

Instructions to install the power-supply unit into the computer chassis.

Removing the system board

Procedure

Instructions to detach the main system board from the computer.

Replacing the system board

Procedure

Instructions to install the main system board into the computer.

BIOS setup program

Entering BIOS setup program

Guide to access and navigate the BIOS setup utility for system configuration.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Procedure to reset BIOS passwords if they are forgotten.

Clearing CMOS Settings

Procedure

Steps to reset CMOS settings to default values using a jumper.

Flashing the BIOS

Getting help and contacting Dell

Self-help resources

Information sources for Dell product support and troubleshooting online.

Contacting Dell

Information on how to contact Dell for sales or technical support.

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