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Dell™Vostro™3500ServiceManual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft®Windows®operating systems are not applicable.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
©2010DellInc.Allrightsreserved.
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proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
February2010Rev.A00
Working on Your Computer
Specifications
Removing and Replacing Parts
System Setup
Diagnostics
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.
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Dell Vostro 3500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Bus typeDMI
SteppingK0
Tjunction105 °C
Processor cache3 MB
Processor cores2
System bus rate4.8 GT/s
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor socketSocket 988
Processor threads4
Processor codenameArrandale
Processing Die size81 mm²
Processor frequency2.4 GHz
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor lithography32 nm
Processor manufacturerIntel
PCI Express slots version2.0
Processor boost frequency2.66 GHz
Processor operating modes64-bit
ECC supported by processorNo
PCI Express configurations1x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)18
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes16
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM57 Express
HDD speed7200 RPM
HDD interfaceSATA
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYes
Total storage capacity320 GB
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installed1
Display diagonal15.6 \
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:9
TypePC
Power supply typeAC
Power requirements100 - 240V
Wireless technologyWi-Fi
Graphics card family-
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Internal memory3 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory8 GB
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)766 MHz
Speaker power2 W
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
Operating system installedWindows 7 Professional
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR
Charging port typeDC-in jack
Serial ports quantity0
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Product typeLaptop
Product colorBlack, Silver
Pointing deviceTouchpad
Processor codeSLBTZ
Processor ARK ID49022
Processor package sizerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28 mm
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1/4.2
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)36 bit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth250 mm
Width370 mm
Weight2400 g
Height (rear)31.9 mm
Height (front)22.9 mm

Summary

Dell Vostro 3500 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines

Understanding Service Warnings

Defines NOTE, CAUTION, and WARNING indicators for safe computer servicing.

Dell Vostro 3500 Audio Board Service

Removing the Audio Board

Step-by-step guide for removing the audio board component from the computer.

Replacing the Audio Board

Instructions for reinstalling the audio board component into the computer.

Dell Vostro 3500 Base Cover Servicing

Removing the Base Cover

Procedure for removing the computer's base cover.

Replacing the Base Cover

Procedure for reinstalling the computer's base cover.

Dell Vostro 3500 Battery Maintenance

Removing the Battery

Step-by-step instructions for removing the laptop battery.

Replacing the Battery

Instructions for reinstalling the laptop battery.

Dell Vostro 3500 System Setup Guide

Overview of System Setup

Explains the purpose and usage of the System Setup utility.

Entering System Setup

Guide on how to access and navigate the System Setup utility.

System Setup Screens and Options

Details on System Setup screens, layout, and key functions.

Dell Vostro 3500 Bluetooth Card Service

Removing the Bluetooth Card

Procedure for removing the Bluetooth wireless card.

Dell Vostro 3500 Camera Replacement

Removing the Camera

Step-by-step guide to removing the integrated computer camera.

Replacing the Camera

Instructions for reinstalling the computer camera.

Dell Vostro 3500 Coin-Cell Battery Service

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Procedure for removing the coin-cell battery from the system board.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Procedure for reinstalling the coin-cell battery.

Dell Vostro 3500 Diagnostics and Status Lights

Device Status Lights

Explanation of the computer's status lights.

Battery Status Lights

Information on battery charge and health status lights.

Keyboard Status Lights

Description of keyboard status indicators like Caps Lock and Num Lock.

LED Error Codes

Table of LED error codes and their meanings for no-POST situations.

Dell Vostro 3500 Display Assembly Servicing

Removing the Display Assembly

Step-by-step guide for removing the entire display assembly.

Replacing the Display Assembly

Instructions for reinstalling the display assembly.

Dell Vostro 3500 ExpressCard Cage Service

Removing the ExpressCard Cage

Procedure for removing the ExpressCard cage.

Replacing the ExpressCard Cage

Procedure for reinstalling the ExpressCard cage.

Dell Vostro 3500 ExpressCard Service

Removing the ExpressCard

Steps to remove an ExpressCard from its slot.

Replacing the ExpressCard

Steps to reinstall an ExpressCard into its slot.

Dell Vostro 3500 Hard Drive Servicing

Removing the Hard Drive

Detailed procedure for removing the computer's hard drive.

Replacing the Hard Drive

Instructions for installing a new hard drive.

Dell Vostro 3500 Heat Sink and Fan Service

Removing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly

Procedure for removing the CPU heat sink and cooling fan.

Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly

Procedure for reinstalling the CPU heat sink and cooling fan.

Dell Vostro 3500 IO Board Service

Removing the IO Board

Step-by-step guide to removing the input/output board.

Replacing the IO Board

Instructions for reinstalling the input/output board.

Dell Vostro 3500 Keyboard Servicing

Removing the Keyboard

Procedure for removing the computer keyboard.

Replacing the Keyboard

Procedure for reinstalling the computer keyboard.

Dell Vostro 3500 Display Bezel Service

Removing the Display Bezel

Steps to remove the display bezel from the display assembly.

Replacing the Display Bezel

Steps to reinstall the display bezel onto the display assembly.

Dell Vostro 3500 Display Panel Service

Removing the Display Panel

Procedure for removing the display panel from the assembly.

Replacing the Display Panel

Procedure for reinstalling the display panel.

Dell Vostro 3500 Memory Module Servicing

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Steps to remove memory modules from the system board.

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

Steps to install memory modules into the system board.

Dell Vostro 3500 Memory Card Service

Removing the Memory Card

Procedure to remove a memory card from its slot.

Replacing the Memory Card

Procedure to reinstall a memory card into its slot.

Dell Vostro 3500 Optical Drive Servicing

Removing the Optical Drive

Step-by-step guide for removing the optical drive.

Replacing the Optical Drive

Instructions for reinstalling the optical drive.

Dell Vostro 3500 Palm Rest Servicing

Removing the Palm Rest

Procedure to remove the computer's palm rest assembly.

Replacing the Palm Rest

Procedure to reinstall the computer's palm rest assembly.

Dell Vostro 3500 Processor Replacement

Removing the Processor

Detailed steps to remove the CPU from the system board socket.

Replacing the Processor

Instructions for installing a new CPU onto the system board.

Dell Vostro 3500 Power-Button Board Service

Removing the Power-Button Board

Procedure for removing the power button assembly.

Replacing the Power-Button Board

Procedure for reinstalling the power button assembly.

Dell Vostro 3500 SIM Card Service

Removing the SIM Card

Steps to remove the SIM card from the computer.

Replacing the SIM Card

Steps to reinstall the SIM card into the computer.

Dell Vostro 3500 Speaker Service

Removing the Speaker

Procedure for removing the internal computer speakers.

Replacing the Speaker

Procedure for reinstalling the internal computer speakers.

Dell Vostro 3500 Component Specifications

System Information, Video, and Audio

Details on chipset, processor, memory, video, audio, and communications.

Wireless, ExpressCard, Ports, and Drives

Specs for wireless, ExpressCard, connectors, storage, display, keyboard, touchpad, and battery.

Power, Physical, and Environmental Details

Information on AC adapter, physical dimensions, and operating environment.

Dell Vostro 3500 System Board Servicing

Removing the System Board

Comprehensive procedure for removing the main system board.

Replacing the System Board

Instructions for reinstalling the main system board.

Dell Vostro 3500 WLAN Card Service

Removing the WLAN Card

Procedure for removing the wireless LAN card.

Replacing the WLAN Card

Procedure for reinstalling the wireless LAN card.

Dell Vostro 3500 Computer Maintenance Guidelines

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Essential safety guidelines and preparation steps before servicing the computer.

Recommended Tools

List of tools required for performing service procedures.

Turning Off Your Computer

Procedure for safely shutting down the computer before maintenance.

After Working Inside Your Computer

Steps to follow after completing service and before powering on.

Dell Vostro 3500 WWAN Card Service

Removing the WWAN Card

Procedure for removing the wireless WAN card.

Replacing the WWAN Card

Procedure for reinstalling the wireless WAN card.

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