Dell Vostro 3300 User Manual

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May2010Rev.A00
Working on Your Computer
Specifications
Removing and Replacing Parts
System Setup
Diagnostics
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Dell Vostro 3300 Specifications

General

RAM	Up to 8 GB DDR3
Operating System	Windows 7 Professional
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 3.0
Processor	Intel Core i3
Display	13.3-inch HD (1366x768)
Storage	Up to 500GB HDD
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics
Wireless	802.11b/g/n
Ports	3 x USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), Headphone/Microphone combo jack
Webcam	1.3MP
Battery	6-cell lithium-ion

Summary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Base Cover

Removing the Base Cover

Steps to remove the base cover from the computer.

Replacing the Base Cover

Steps to replace the base cover in the computer.

Battery

Removing the Battery

Procedure to remove the battery from the computer.

Replacing the Battery

Procedure to replace the battery in the computer.

System Setup

System Setup Overview and Entry

Information on using and entering the System Setup utility.

System Setup Interface and Options

Description of System Setup screens, options, and navigation.

System Setup Configuration Tabs

Details on Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit configurations.

Bluetooth Card

Removing the Bluetooth Card

Step-by-step instructions to remove the Bluetooth card.

Replacing the Bluetooth Card

Steps to replace the Bluetooth card.

Camera

Removing the Camera

Procedure to remove the computer's camera.

Replacing the Camera

Steps to replace the camera in the computer.

Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

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

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Steps to replace the coin-cell battery.

Diagnostics

Device Status Lights

Explains the meaning of device status indicator lights.

Battery Status Lights and Health

Explains battery indicator light states and how to check health.

Keyboard Status Lights

Explains keyboard indicator light states.

LED Error Codes

Identifies LED error codes for POST failures.

Display Assembly

Removing the Display Assembly

Step-by-step instructions to remove the display assembly.

Replacing the Display Assembly

Steps to replace the display assembly.

ExpressCard Cage

Removing the ExpressCard Cage

Procedure to remove the ExpressCard cage.

Replacing the ExpressCard Cage

Steps to replace the ExpressCard cage.

ExpressCard

Removing the ExpressCard

Steps to remove the ExpressCard from the computer.

Replacing the ExpressCard

Steps to replace the ExpressCard.

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

Step-by-step instructions to remove the hard drive.

Replacing the Hard Drive

Steps to replace the hard drive.

Heat Sink and Fan Assembly

Removing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly

Procedure to remove the heat sink and fan assembly.

Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly

Steps to replace the heat sink and fan assembly.

IO Board

Removing the IO Board

Steps to remove the IO board.

Replacing the IO Board

Steps to replace the IO board.

Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

Step-by-step instructions to remove the keyboard.

Replacing the Keyboard

Steps to replace the keyboard.

Display Bezel

Removing the Display Bezel

Procedure to remove the display bezel.

Replacing the Display Bezel

Steps to replace the display bezel.

Display Panel

Removing the Display Panel

Step-by-step instructions to remove the display panel.

Replacing the Display Panel

Steps to replace the display panel.

Memory Module

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Procedure to remove memory modules.

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

Steps to replace memory modules.

Memory Card

Removing the Memory Card

Steps to remove the memory card.

Replacing the Memory Card

Steps to replace the memory card.

Optical Drive

Removing the Optical Drive

Step-by-step instructions to remove the optical drive.

Replacing the Optical Drive

Steps to replace the optical drive.

Palm Rest

Removing the Palm Rest

Procedure to remove the palm rest.

Replacing the Palm Rest

Steps to replace the palm rest.

Processor

Removing the Processor

Step-by-step instructions to remove the processor.

Replacing the Processor

Steps to replace the processor.

Power-Button Board

Removing the Power-Button Board

Procedure to remove the power-button board.

Replacing the Power-Button Board

Steps to replace the power-button board.

SIM Card

Removing the SIM Card

Steps to remove the SIM card from the computer.

Replacing the SIM Card

Steps to replace the SIM card.

Speaker

Removing the Speaker

Procedure to remove the speaker.

Replacing the Speaker

Steps to replace the speaker.

Specifications

System Information Specifications

Details about the computer's chipset, processor, and memory.

Video Specifications

Specifications for the video controller and output.

Audio Specifications

Specifications for the audio controller and speakers.

Communications Specifications

Specifications for modem and network adapter.

Wireless Specifications

Specifications for wireless network cards.

ExpressCard Slot Specifications

Details about the ExpressCard slot and supported cards.

Ports and Connectors Specifications

Lists audio, video, network, USB, and card reader ports.

Drives Specifications

Specifications for hard drives and optical drives.

Display Specifications

Detailed specifications for the display panel.

Keyboard Specifications

Specifications for keyboard layout and key count.

Touchpad Specifications

Specifications for the touchpad's active area.

Battery Specifications

Specifications for battery types and lifespan.

AC Adapter Specifications

Specifications for AC adapters.

Physical Specifications

Physical dimensions and weight of the computer.

Environmental Specifications

Environmental operating conditions and vibration limits.

System Board

Removing the System Board

Procedure to remove the system board from the computer.

Replacing the System Board

Steps to replace the system board.

WLAN Card

Removing the WLAN Card

Step-by-step instructions to remove the WLAN card.

Replacing the WLAN Card

Steps to replace the WLAN card.

Working on Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Safety guidelines and preparation steps before working.

Recommended Tools for Service

Lists tools required for computer maintenance.

Turning Off Your Computer Safely

Procedure to safely shut down the computer.

After Working Inside Your Computer

Steps to reconnect components and turn on the computer.

WWAN Card

Removing the WWAN Card

Step-by-step instructions to remove the WWAN card.

Replacing the WWAN Card

Steps to replace the WWAN card.