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

Table of Contents

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Questions and Answers

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    What to do if drive not ready on Dell Desktop?
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      If your Dell Desktop displays a 'Drive Not Ready' error, install a hard drive in the hard drive bay.
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      If your Dell Desktop prompts you to 'Insert Bootable Media', you should insert bootable media into the appropriate drive.
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    What to do if hard-disk drive controller failure 0 on Dell Vostro 3681?
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      gordontammyAug 29, 2025
      If your Dell Desktop displays a 'Hard-Disk Drive Controller Failure 0' error, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from an optical drive. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. You can also run the Hard Disk Drive tests in Dell Diagnostics.
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    How to fix keyboard failure on Dell Vostro 3681?
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      Vanessa BowersAug 28, 2025
      If you are experiencing a keyboard failure on your Dell Desktop, first ensure that the cable is properly connected. If reseating the cable does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the keyboard.
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    What to do if no boot device available on Dell Vostro 3681?
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      If your Dell Desktop shows 'No Boot Device Available', and the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Check these connections to resolve the issue.
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      Mark MeyersAug 25, 2025
      If your Dell Desktop displays an 'Operating System Not Found' error, reinstall the operating system. If the problem persists, there may be a deeper issue.
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    What to do if time-of-day clock stopped on Dell Vostro 3681 Desktop?
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      If your Dell Desktop displays a 'Time-of-Day Clock Stopped' message, connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery.

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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