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Vostro 3681
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: D15S
Regulatory Type: D15S002
August 2021
Rev. A01

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Questions and Answers

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    ocoxSep 4, 2025
    How to fix decreasing available memory on Dell Vostro 3681?
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      Jason WeissSep 4, 2025
      If you notice decreasing available memory on your Dell Desktop, it's possible that one or more memory modules are faulty or improperly seated. Try to reinstall the memory modules or, if necessary, replace them.
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    janet56Sep 18, 2025
    What does power-supply diagnostics light mean for Dell Vostro 3681 Desktop?
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      Kimberly MorrisonSep 18, 2025
      The power-supply diagnostics light indicates no power to your Dell Desktop.
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    Jenny GallowaySep 16, 2025
    What does solid white power button light mean on Dell Desktop?
    • K
      Katelyn HernandezSep 16, 2025
      If the power button light on your Dell Desktop is solid white, it indicates a working state.
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    Eugene GarrettSep 14, 2025
    Why is the power button light off on my Dell Vostro 3681?
    • D
      Denise JacksonSep 14, 2025
      If the power button light is off on your Dell Desktop, the computer is in Hibernate or Off state.
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    Eric BestSep 12, 2025
    What does blinking amber/white power button light mean on Dell Desktop?
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      Taylor LaneSep 12, 2025
      If the power button light on your Dell Desktop is blinking amber/white, it indicates a Failure to POST.
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    Jennifer MorrisonSep 12, 2025
    What does solid amber power button light mean on Dell Desktop?
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      Abigail SchaeferSep 12, 2025
      If the power button light on your Dell Desktop is solid amber, it indicates various sleep states or No POST.
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    Katherine HartSep 9, 2025
    Why no timer tick interrupt on Dell Vostro 3681 Desktop?
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      michaelmilesSep 9, 2025
      If your Dell Desktop displays a 'No Timer Tick Interrupt' error, it may indicate that a chip on the system board is malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in Dell Diagnostics to diagnose.
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    Katie LeeSep 7, 2025
    What to do if disk C failed initialization on Dell Desktop?
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      James QuinnSep 7, 2025
      If your Dell Desktop reports that 'Disk C: Failed Initialization', run the hard drive tests in Dell Diagnostics.
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    Michelle GarciaSep 5, 2025
    How to resolve auxiliary device failure on Dell Desktop?
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      Amber HoltSep 5, 2025
      If you encounter an auxiliary device failure on your Dell Desktop, the touchpad or external mouse may be faulty. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. You can also enable the Pointing Device option in the System Setup program.
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    Anthony RogersAug 20, 2025
    What to do if time-of-day clock lost power on Dell Desktop?
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      Rebecca CohenAug 21, 2025
      If your Dell Desktop indicates that the 'Time-of-Day Clock Lost Power', connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, try to restore the data by entering the System Setup program, then immediately exit the program.

Summary

Working on Your Computer

Safety Instructions

General safety guidelines for computer use and maintenance.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection

Methods to prevent damage from static electricity.

Disassembly and Reassembly

Memory Module Service

Guide for RAM replacement.

Power Supply Unit Service

Steps for PSU removal and installation.

Heatsink Assembly Service

Procedures for heatsink and fan removal/installation.

Processor Service

Instructions for CPU removal and installation.

System Board Service

Detailed steps for replacing the motherboard.

System Setup and Configuration

Accessing BIOS Setup Program

Guide to entering the BIOS utility.

BIOS Update Procedures

Instructions for updating the system BIOS.

BIOS;System Password Reset

Procedure for password recovery.

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Dell SupportAssist Diagnostics

Overview of pre-boot hardware checks.

Running System Performance Checks

Step-by-step guide for diagnostics.

Diagnostic Error Messages

Interpretation of common error messages.

System Error Message Interpretation

Meaning of specific system alerts.

Dell Vostro 3681 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Tjunction100 °C
Processor cache16 MB
Processor cores8
Processor modeli7-10700
System bus rate8 GT/s
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7
Processor socketLGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Processor threads16
Processor codenameComet Lake
Processor frequency2.9 GHz
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm
Processor manufacturerIntel
PCI Express slots version3.0
Processor boost frequency4.8 GHz
Processor operating modes64-bit
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W
Number of processors installed1
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor2933 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)45.8 GB/s
Maximum internal memory supported by processor128 GB
Discrete graphics cardNo
On-board graphics cardYes
On-board graphics card ID0x9BC5
Discrete graphics card modelNot available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory64 GB
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.5
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.0
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)3
Memory slots2x DIMM
Internal memory8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 8 GB
HDD size3.5 \
HDD speed7200 RPM
HDD capacity1000 GB
SSD capacity256 GB
HDD interfaceSATA
SSD interfaceNVMe, PCI Express
Storage mediaHDD+SSD
SSD form factorM.2
Total storage capacity1256 GB
Number of storage drives installed2
Power supply200 W
HDMI version1.4b
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity0
Antenna type1x1
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Chassis typeSFF
Product colorBlack, Red
Placement supportedHorizontal/Vertical
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Audio chipRealtek ALC3246
Product typePC
Motherboard chipsetIntel B460
Operating shock40 G
Operating altitude0 - 3048 m
Non-operating shock105 G
Operating vibration0.26 G
Non-operating altitude0 - 10668 m
Non-operating vibration1.37 G
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80 %
Scalability1S
Processor ARK ID199316
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal solution specificationPCG 2015C
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth292.8 mm
Width92.6 mm
Height290 mm
Weight4660 g

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