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Dell Vostro 3015
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: W09B
Regulatory Type: W09B003

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  • Page 1 Dell Vostro 3015 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: W09B Regulatory Type: W09B003...

  • Page 2: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell ™...

  • Page 3: Working On Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 4: Recommended Tools

    To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer). CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.

  • Page 5: Turning Off Your Computer

    Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. Turn on your computer. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.

  • Page 6: System Overview

    System Overview Figure 1. Features Microphone Camera Camera-status light Camera-privacy latch Optical drive On Screen Display (OSD) buttons Hard-drive activity light Power button/Power light...
  • Page 7 Speakers 10. USB 2.0 connectors 11. Line-out connector 12. VGA-out connector 13. Power connector 14. Network connector 15. Audio connector 16. USB 2.0 connector 17. USB 3.0 connector 18. Memory card reader Figure 2. Inside View 1 Memory shield System board shield Speaker cover VESA bracket Power-switch board...

  • Page 8: System Board Layout

    Figure 3. Inside View 2 Memory module Coin-cell battery System board Heatsink Display bracket System fan WLAN card System Board Layout The following image displays the system board layout of the computer.
  • Page 9 Memory-card reader USB 2.0 connector USB 3.0 connector Coin-cell battery Audio connector Speaker connector USB 2.0 connectors line-out connector VGA connector 10. Power connector 11. Network connector 12. Power-switch connector 13. Hard-drive connector 14. Optical-drive connector 15. Hard-drive/Optical-drive power connector 16.

  • Page 10: Removing And Installing Components

    Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Removing the Stand Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Place the computer on a flat surface, display side facing downwards. Pry and remove the panel from the computer.

  • Page 11: Installing The Stand

    Installing the Stand Align the stand on the computer, and tighten the screws to secure the stand to the computer. Place and press the panel on the computer until it clicks into place. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Back Cover Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 12: Installing The Back Cover

    Remove the back cover from the computer. Installing the Back Cover Align and press the back cover, until it clicks into place. Install the stand. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Optical Drive Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the stand.

  • Page 13: Installing The Optical Drive

    Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer and slide to remove it from the computer. Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket, and remove it from the optical drive. Installing the Optical Drive Tighten the screws to secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. Insert the optical-drive into its slot.

  • Page 14: Removing The Hard Drive

    Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Hard Drive Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the stand. Remove the back cover. Push the hard-drive bracket to release it from its lock and lift the hard drive from one edge. Slide and remove it to access the hard-drive cable.

  • Page 15: Installing The Hard Drive

    Pry the hard-drive bracket apart to release the hard drive. Remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket. Installing the Hard Drive Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive bracket. Connect the hard-drive cable to the hard drive and align the hard drive to its slot on the computer. Install: a.

  • Page 16: Installing The Convertor Board

    Disconnect the cables from the convertor board. Remove the screws and lift the convertor board from the computer. Installing the Convertor Board Tighten the screws to secure the convertor board to the computer. Connect the cables to the convertor board. Install: a.

  • Page 17: Installing The Memory

    Slide and lift the memory shield to remove it from the computer. Pry the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops-up. Lift and remove the memory module from its connector. Installing the Memory NOTE: Please use DIMM 2 slot if there is only one memory module available. Align the notch on the memory-card with the tab in the system-board connector.

  • Page 18: Installing The System-Board Shield

    Remove the screws that secure the system-board shield to the computer. Lift and remove the system-board shield from the computer. Installing the System-Board Shield Align the system-board shield on the system board. Tighten the screws to secure it to the computer. Install: a.

  • Page 19: Installing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Place the coin cell battery into its slot on the system board. Press the coin cell battery downward until the release latch springs back into place and secures it. Install: a. system-board shield b. back cover c.

  • Page 20: Removing The Speakers

    Removing the Speakers Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a. stand b. back cover c. system-board shield Remove the screws that secure the speaker cover to the computer. Release the speaker cover from the computer. Remove the speaker cover from the computer.

  • Page 21: Installing The Speakers

    Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board and release the cable from the tabs on the computer. Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer. Remove the speakers from the computer. Installing the Speakers Align the speakers on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure them to the computer. Align the speaker cables through their tabs on the computer and connect the speaker cable to the system board.

  • Page 22: Removing The Vesa Bracket

    Removing the VESA Bracket Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a. stand b. back cover Remove the screws that secure the VESA bracket to the computer and remove it from the computer. Installing the VESA Bracket Align the VESA bracket on the computer.

  • Page 23: Installing The System Fan

    Disconnect the system-fan cable from the system board. Remove the screws that secure the system fan and remove it from the computer. Installing the System Fan Align the system fan with the heatsink on the computer and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer.

  • Page 24: Installing The Power-Switch Board

    Peel the tape that secures the power-switch board to the computer. Lift the power-switch board to access the cable. Disconnect the power-switch cable from the power-switch board to remove it from the computer. Installing the Power-Switch Board Insert the power-switch board into its slot on the computer and fix the tape to secure it. Connect the power-switch cable to the power-switch board.

  • Page 25: Removing The System Board

    Removing the System Board Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a. stand b. back cover c. memory d. VESA bracket e. system-board shield f. heatsink g. WLAN card Disconnect the following from the system board: a. camera cable b.

  • Page 26: Installing The System Board

    Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer. Lift to release the system board and remove it from the computer. Installing the System Board Align the system board on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer. Connect the following cables to the system board: a.

  • Page 27: Removing The Display Bracket

    Removing the Display Bracket Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a. stand b. back cover c. optical drive d. hard drive e. memory f. VESA bracket g. system-board shield h. speakers heatsink system fan k. WLAN card convertor board m.

  • Page 28: Installing The Display Bracket

    Remove the screws that secure the display bracket to the computer. Lift and remove the display bracket from the computer. Installing the Display Bracket Align the display bracket on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the display bracket to the computer. Align the LVDS, camera, convertor-board cables through their tabs on the display bracket.

  • Page 29: Removing The Camera

    Removing the Camera Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a. stand b. back cover c. optical drive d. hard drive e. memory f. VESA bracket g. system-board shield h. speakers heatsink system fan k. WLAN card convertor board m.

  • Page 30: Installing The Camera

    Disconnect the camera cable from the camera and remove the camera from the computer. Installing the Camera Connect the camera cable to the camera. Align the camera into its slot and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer. Install: a.

  • Page 31: Installing The Microphone

    a. Remove the screw that secures the microphone. b. Disconnect the microphone cable from the microphone. c. Remove the microphone from the computer. Installing the Microphone Connect the microphone cable to the microphone. Align the microphone into its slot and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer. Install: a.

  • Page 32: Navigation Keys

    Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup‐defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: •...
  • Page 33 Table 1. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. Down arrow Moves to the next field. <Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable.
  • Page 34 Memory Installed Displays the total computer memory Memory Available Displays the available memory System Memory Speed Displays the memory speed Memory Technology Displays the memory type SATA Information SATA 1 Displays the type, model number, and capacity of the hard drive. SATA 2 Displays the model number and capacity of the hard drive or the device connected.
  • Page 35 Onboard LAN Controller Enable or disable the onboard Default: Enabled LAN controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM Enable or disable the onboard Default: Disabled LAN boot ROM AC Power Adapter Enable or disable the AC power Default: Enabled Detection adapter detection Boot The Boot tab allows you to change the boot sequence.
  • Page 36 5th Boot Device Allows you to select the Default: Onboard NIC 5th boot device Devices preference Internal HDD Devices Default: Windows Boot Manager Windows Boot Manager Allows you to select this option Onboard NIC Device Default: UEFI Onboard LAN IPv4 UEFI Onboard LAN IPv4 Allows you to select this option UEFI Onboard LAN IPv6 Allows you to select this...

  • Page 37: Updating The Bios

    For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet Re-start the computer. Go to dell.com/support. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag? NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product.

  • Page 38: Assigning A System Password And Setup Password

    Password Type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer. CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.
  • Page 39 To enter the System Setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press <Enter>. The System Security screen is displayed. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press <Enter>...

  • Page 40: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.
  • Page 41 Table 5. Audio Feature Specification Controller ALC3661-CG (Realtek) Speaker single 4-ohms, 2.5 W AVG speakers Internal speaker amplifier up to 3 W per channel Internal microphone support single digital microphone (optional) Table 6. Communications Feature Specification Network adapter Intel 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN Wireless half mini-card (Wi-Fi b/g/n supporting Wi-Fi display) (optional)
  • Page 42 Feature Specification USB 2.0 three USB 3.0 Media card reader one 4-in-1 slot Table 10. Power Adapter Feature Specification Type: with UMA graphics 65 W with discrete graphics 90 W Frequency 50 Hz — 60 Hz Voltage 100 VAC — 240 VAC •...
  • Page 43 Feature Without Stand With Stand non-touch 67.62 mm (2.66 inches) 204.58 mm (8.05 inches) touch 66.72 mm (2.63 inches) 204.97 mm (8.07 inches) Weight: non-touch 4.18 kg to 4.37 kg (9.21 5.68 kg to 5.87 kg ( 12.52 lb to 12.94 lb) lb to 9.63 lb) touch 4.87 kg to 5.06 kg (10.74...
  • Page 44 Table 15. Environmental Feature Specification Temperature range: Operating 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Storage 10% to 95% (non-condensing) Maximum vibration: Operating 0.66 GRMS...

  • Page 45: Contacting Dell

    Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Visit dell.com/support...

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