Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..............2 1 Working on Your Computer..............7 ................7 Before Working Inside Your Computer ......................9 Recommended Tools ....................9 Turning Off Your Computer ................9 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Battery......................11 .....................11 Removing The Battery ......................12 Installing The Battery 3 Memory Card....................13 ...................13 Removing The Memory Card...
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.....................22 Installing The Optical Drive 8 Hard Drive....................23 ....................23 Removing The Hard Drive ....................26 Installing The Hard Drive 9 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card........27 ..........27 Removing Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card ..........28 Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 10 Keyboard....................29 ....................29 Removing The Keyboard...
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16 Power-Button Board................55 ................55 Removing The Power-Button Board ................56 Installing The Power-Button Board 17 Quick Launch Button Board..............57 ..............57 Removing The Quick Launch Button Board ..............58 Installing The Quick Launch Button Board 18 Coin-Cell Battery..................61 ..................61 Removing The Coin-Cell Battery ..................61 Installing The Coin-Cell Battery 19 Heat Sink....................63...
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System Setup Overview ......................95 System Setup Enter ....................96 System Setup Screens .....................97 System Setup Options 30 Diagnostics....................101 ......................101 Device Status Lights .....................101 Battery Status Lights ....................101 Diagnostic Beep Codes 31 Specifications..................103 32 Contacting Dell..................113 ......................113 Contacting Dell Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
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CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable.
11. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • #0 Phillips screwdriver • #1 Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe •...
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CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.
Battery Removing The Battery Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Slide the release latches to unlock the battery. Slide the battery and remove it from the computer. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Installing The Battery Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Memory Card Removing The Memory Card Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Press in on the memory card to release it from the computer. Slide the memory card out of the computer. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Installing The Memory Card Push the memory card into the compartment until it snaps into place. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Removing The Phone Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the Press in on the SIM card to release it from the computer. Grasp the SIM card and pull out to release it from the computer. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Installing The Phone Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Push the SIM card into the slot until it is fully engaged. battery . Install the After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Access Panel Removing The Access Panel Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the Remove the screws that secures the access panel to the base of the computer. Lift the access panel up at an angle and remove it from the computer. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Installing The Access Panel Tighten the screws to secure the access panel to the base of the computer. battery . Install the After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Memory Removing The Memory Module Before Working On Your Computer Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the access panel . Remove the Pry the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops up. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system board. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Installing The Memory Module Insert and secure the memory module to the system board. access panel . Install the battery . Install the After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Optical Drive Removing The Optical Drive Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the access panel . Remove the Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer. Use a screwdriver to pry the optical drive out of the computer. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Installing The Optical Drive Slide the optical drive into its compartment on the chassis. Tighten the screw to secure the optical drive to the computer. access panel . Install the battery . Install the After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Hard Drive Removing The Hard Drive Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the access panel . Remove the Open the clip that secures the hard-drive assembly to the computer. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the hard drive. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer. Lift the hard drive up at an angle from the system and remove it from the computer. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. Lift the hard-drive bracket up and away from the hard drive. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
10. Remove the hard drive board from the hard drive. Installing The Hard Drive Install the screws to secure the hard drive board to the hard drive. Place the hard drive in its compartment . Replace the screws to secure the hard drive to the system. Connect the hard drive cable to the system board.
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Removing Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the Remove the access panel. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card. Use a scribe to pry the latch to release the WLAN card. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Remove the WLAN card from the computer. Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Slide the WLAN card into its slot. Connect the antenna cables according to the color code on the WLAN card. access panel . Install the battery .
Keyboard Removing The Keyboard Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the Using a small plastic scribe, release the four latches that secures the keyboard to the computer. Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rest. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Open the clip to release the keyboard cable. Disconnect the keyboard cable from its connector on the system board. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
If your computer comes with a backlit keyboard, disconnect the keyboard backlight cable. Remove the keyboard from the computer. Installing The Keyboard Connect the keyboard data cable to the system board. battery . Install the After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Removing The Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the keyboard Remove the Open the power button board cable securing clip. Disconnect the power button board cable. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN card. Use a scribe to pry the latch that secures the WWAN card. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Remove the WWAN card from the computer. Installing The Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Slide the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) card into its slot. Connect the antenna cables according to the color code on the WWAN card. power button board cable . Install the keyboard .
Palm Rest Removing The Palm Rest Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the hard drive . Remove the keyboard . Remove the Remove the rubber from the bottom of the computer. Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the bottom of the computer.
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Open the clip that secures the power-button board cable to the system board. 10. Disconnect the power-button board cable from its connector on the system board. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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11. Open the clip that secures the LED board cable to the system board. 12. Disconnect the LED board cable from its connector on the system board. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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13. Open the clip that secures the touchpad data cable to the system board. 14. Disconnect the touchpad data cable from its connector on the system board. 15. Open the clip that secures the finger print reader cable to the system board.
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16. Disconnect the finger print reader cable from its connector on the system board. 17. Open the clip that secures the quick launch board cable to the system board. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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18. Disconnect the quick launch board cable from its connector on the system board. 19. Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the front of the computer. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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20. Pry along the edges of the palm rest to release the palm rest. 21. Lift the palm rest up and away from the computer. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Installing The Palm Rest Starting from the right edge of the palm rest, press downwards on the computer to engage the tabs. Work your way around the edges and ensure the tabs are fully engaged. Connect all cables to the system board. Tighten the screws to secure the palm rest.
Speaker Removing The Speaker Before Working on Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the hard drive . Remove the keyboard . Remove the palm rest . Remove the Disconnect the speaker cable from its connector on the system board.
10. Release the speaker cable from the routing channel. 11. Lift the speakers up and away from the computer. Installing The Speaker Install the speaker cable in the routing channel. Install the speaker to its securing posts. Connect the speaker cable. palm rest .
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Fingerprint Reader Removing The Fingerprint Reader Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the hard drive . Remove the keyboard . Remove the palm rest . Remove the Release the fingerprint reader cable from the adhesive affixing it to the palm rest.
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10. Lift up the fingerprint reader bracket at an angle and remove it from the computer. 11. Lift up the fingerprint reader board and remove. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Installing The Fingerprint Reader Install the fingerprint reader board and the bracket. Tighten the screws that secure the fingerprint reader bracket. Affix the finger print reader cable to the palm rest. palm rest . Install the keyboard . Install the hard drive Install the access panel .
LED Board Removing The LED Board Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the hard drive . Remove the keyboard . Remove the palm rest . Remove the Peel open the tape that secures the LED board cable.
Installing The LED Board Secure the latches to the LED board. Affix the tape to secure the LED board cable. palm rest . Install the keyboard . Install the hard drive Install the access panel . Install the memory card . Install the battery .
Power-Button Board Removing The Power-Button Board Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the memory . Remove the hard drive . Remove the keyboard . Remove the palm rest .
Installing The Power-Button Board Install the power-button board and tighten the screw. palm rest . Install the keyboard . Install the hard drive Install the memory . Install the access panel . Install the memory card . Install the battery . Install the After Working Inside Your Computer .
Quick Launch Button Board Removing The Quick Launch Button Board Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the memory . Remove the hard drive . Remove the keyboard .
11. Pry the latches to release the quick launch button board; then lift up and remove it from the computer. Installing The Quick Launch Button Board Install the quick launch button board and tighten the screw. Affix the quick launch button board cable to the palm rest. palm rest .
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Coin-Cell Battery Removing The Coin-Cell Battery Before Working on Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the hard drive . Remove the keyboard . Remove the palm rest . Remove the Pry the tabs that secure the coin-cell battery to the system board.
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hard drive . Install the access panel . Install the memory card Install the battery Install the After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Heat Sink Removing The Heat Sink Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the memory . Remove the WLAN card . Remove the optical drive . Remove the hard drive .
Installing The Heat Sink Install the heat sink in the slot. system board Install the display assembly . Install the palm rest . Install the WWAN card . Install the keyboard . Install the hard drive Install the optical drive . Install the WLAN card .
Processor Removing The Processor Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the memory . Remove the WLAN card . Remove the optical drive . Remove the hard drive .
15. Lift the processor up and away from the system board. Installing The Processor Insert the processor into the processor socket. Ensure the processor is properly seated. Tighten the cam lock in a clockwise direction. system board Install the display assembly . Install the palm rest .
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optical drive . Install the WLAN card . 10. Install the memory . 11. Install the access panel . 12. Install the memory card . 13. Install the battery . 14. Install the After Working Inside Your Computer . 15. Follow the procedures in Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Display Assembly Removing The Display Assembly Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the WLAN card . Remove the hard drive . Remove the keyboard .
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12. Disconnect the display cable from the system board. 13. Release the WWAN cables from the routing channel. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
14. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer. 15. Lift the display assembly up from the computer, then forward and remove. Installing The Display Assembly Attach the display assembly to the base of the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the display assembly. Secure the antenna cables to the routing channels.
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hard drive . Install the WLAN card . 10. Install the access panel . 11. Install the memory card . 12. Install the battery . 13. Install the After Working Inside Your Computer . 14. Follow the procedures in Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Display Bezel Removing The Display Bezel Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the WLAN card . Remove the hard drive . Remove the keyboard .
Installing The Display Bezel Place the display bezel on the computer. Starting from the bottom edge, press downward on the display bezel to engage the tabs. Work your way around the sides and top edge. palm rest . Install the WWAN card .
Camera Removing The Camera Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the WLAN card . Remove the hard drive . Remove the keyboard . Remove the WWAN card .
14. Pry the latch; then lift up the camera. Installing The Camera Install display camera and connect the camera cable. Stick back tape that secures the display camera.. display bezel . Install the display assembly . Install the palm rest . Install the WWAN card .
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Display Panel Removing The Display Panel Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the WLAN card . Remove the hard drive . Remove the keyboard .
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14. Remove the tape that secures the display cable to the display panel. 15. Disconnect the display panel cable from its connector on the panel. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Installing The Display Panel Install the display cable on the display panel. Replace the tape to secure the display cable to the display panel. Install the screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly. display bezel Install the display assembly Install the palm rest .
Display Brackets and Hinges Removing Display Brackets And Hinges Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the WLAN card . Remove the hard drive . Remove the keyboard .
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14. Turn over the left display bracket and hinge. 15. Release the cables from the left hinge; then remove the left display bracket and hinge. 16. Release the cables from the right hinge; then remove the right display bracket and hinge. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Installing The Display Brackets And Hinges Install the display brackets and display hinges. Tighten the screws to secure the display brackets and hinges to the display assembly. Route the cables into the right and left hinges. display panel Install the display bezel Install the display assembly...
Display Cable Removing The Display Cable Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the WLAN card . Remove the hard drive . Remove the keyboard .
Installing The Display Cable Install the display cable affixing it to the display cover. display brackets and hinges . Install the display panel . Install the display camera . Install the display bezel . Install the display assembly . Install the palm rest .
System Board Removing The System Board Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the memory . Remove the WLAN card . Remove the optical drive . Remove the hard drive .
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15. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer. 16. Lift the system board up and away from the computer. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Installing The System Board Align the system board to the port connectors on the rear of the chassis and place the system board in the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the system board in place. Replace the fan cable. Tighten the screws to secure the heatsink to the system board.
Input/Output Board Removing The Input/Output (I/O) Board Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the memory card . Remove the access panel . Remove the WLAN card . Remove the optical drive Remove the hard drive .
Installing The Input/Output Board Install the Input/Output board into the slot. system board Install the display assembly . Install the palm rest . Install the WWAN card . Install the keyboard . Install the hard drive Install the optical drive . Install the WLAN card .
Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly. System Setup Enter Turn on (or restart) your computer. When the blue DELL logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear. Once the F2 prompt appears, press <F2> immediately.
System Setup Screens Menu — Appears on top of the System Setup window. This field provides a menu to access the System Setup options. Press < Left Arrow > and < Right Arrow > keys to navigate. As a Menu option is highlighted, the Options List lists the options that define the hardware installed on your computer.
Keystroke Action – or + Change existing item value. < Enter > Select the sub menu or execute command. < F9 > Load setup default. < F10 > Save current configuration and exit System Setup. System Setup Options Main System Information Displays the computer model number.
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System Memory Displays the memory in-built on the computer. Memory Speed Displays the memory speed. Device Information Fixed HDD Displays the model number and capacity of the hard drive. SATA ODD Displays the model number and capacity of the optical drive. eSATA Device Displays information about the installed eSATA device.
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SATA Operation Change the SATA controller Default: AHCI mode to either ATA or AHCI. Adapter Warnings Enables or disables adapter Default: Enabled warnings. Function Key Behavior Specifies the behavior of Default: Function key first the function key <Fn> . Charger Behavior Specifies if the computer Default: Enabled battery will be charged...
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USB Storage Device Specify which USB storage device the computer can boot through. CD/DVD ROM Drives Specify which CD/DVD the computer can boot through. eSATA Specify which eSATA device the computer can boot through. Network Specify which network device the computer can boot through.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: • Alternately blinking amber light and white light — An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop. • Alternately blinking amber light with steady white light — Temporary battery failure with AC adapter present.
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Beep Possible Cause Troubleshooting Steps BIOS ROM checksum in System board failure, progress of failure. covers BIOS corruption or ROM error No RAM detected No memory detected System board Failure • Chipset Error (North and South Bridge Chipset, DMA/IMR/ Timer Error) •...
For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. System Information Chipset: Vostro 3350/ 3450/ 3550/ 3750 Intel HM67 Vostro 3555 AMD A70M Processor: Vostro 3350/ 3450/ 3550/ 3750 •...
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• discrete video card Video controller and memory UMA: Vostro 3350/ 3450/ 3550/ 3750 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Vostro 3555 AMD Radeon HD series — up to 256 MB / 512 MB of shared memory Discrete:...
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87 keys, and Japan: 90 keys Vostro 3750 United States: 101 keys United Kingdom: 102 keys Brazil: 104 keys Japan: 105 keys Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Touchpad Active Area: Vostro 3350/ 3450/ 3550/ 3555 X-axis 80.00 mm Y-axis 40.70 mm Vostro 3750 X-axis 95.00 mm Y-axis 52.00 mm...
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Display Active area (X/Y) 293.42 mm x 164.97 mm Dimensions: Height 189.00 mm (7.44 inches) Width 314.00 mm (12.36 inches) Diagonal 337.82 mm (13.30 inches) Maximum resolution 1366 x 768 pixels at 263 K colors Maximum Brightness 200 nits Operating angle 0°...
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Display Pixel pitch 0.2265 mm Vostro 3550/3555 Type WLED display Size 15.6 inch HD Active area (X/Y) 344.23 mm x 193.54 mm Dimensions: Height 210.00 mm (8.26 inches) Width 360.00 mm (14.17 inches) Diagonal 396.24 mm (15.60 inches) Maximum resolution 1366 x 768 pixels at 262K colors Maximum Brightness 220 nits...
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Refresh rate 60 Hz Minimum Viewing angles: Horizontal +/- 40° Vertical +10°/- 30° Pixel pitch 0.238 mm Battery Vostro 3350 Type • 4-cell "smart" lithium ion (2.8 AHr) • 8-cell "smart" lithium ion (2.8 AHr) Dimensions: Depth 4-cell — 43.45 mm (1.71 inches) 8-cell —...
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Battery Depth 6-cell / 9-cell — 57.80 mm (2.27 inches) Height 6-cell — 20.80 mm (0.81 inch) 9-cell — 40.15 mm (1.58 inches) Width 6-cell / 9-cell — 255.60 mm (10.06 inches) Weight 6-cell — 340.00 g (0.75 lb) 9-cell — 504.50 g (1.11 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC Vostro 3750...
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Battery Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) Non-operating –40 °C to ~65 °C (–40 °F to ~149 °F) Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium ion AC Adapter Input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A / 1.6 A / 1.7 A / 2.3 A / 2.5 A Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz...
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Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) Non Operating –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F) Physical Vostro 3350: Height 27.30 mm to 29.80 mm (1.07 inches to 1.17 inches) Width 329.20 mm (12.96 inches) Depth 228.50 mm (9.00 inches)
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Physical Height 30.80 mm to 34.80 mm (1.21 inches to 1.37 inches) Width 418.40 mm (16.47 inches) Depth 286.70 mm (11.29 inches) Weight (Minimum) 3.00 kg (6.62 lb) Environmental Temperature: Operating 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F) Storage -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) Relative humidity (Maximum):...
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