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- Page 1 Vostro 14-5459 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P68G Regulatory Type: P68G001...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other ™ jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Working on your computer.................5 ..........................5 Safety instructions ....................6 Before working inside your computer ........................6 Turning off your computer ..................... 7 After working inside your computer 2 Removing and installing components.............. 8 ..........................8 Recommended tools ........................8 Removing the back cover ........................ - Page 4 Navigation keys ..........................24 Updating the BIOS ......................... 25 System Setup options 4 Troubleshooting....................27 ............27 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics ...........................27 LED error codes ..........................28 Battery status lights 5 Specifications...................... 29 6 Contacting Dell....................34 ........................... 34 Contacting Dell...
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Page 5: 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 6: Before Working Inside Your Computer
Before working inside your computer To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions. 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. -
Page 7: After Working Inside Your Computer
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 or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard. -
Page 8: Removing And Installing Components
Removing and installing components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended tools The procedures in this document require the following tools: • Small flat blade screwdriver • Phillips #0 screwdriver •... -
Page 9: Removing The Battery
Removing the battery Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the back cover. To remove the battery: a. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board [1]. b. Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer [2]. c. -
Page 10: Installing The Hard Drive
Installing the hard drive Insert the hard drive assembly into its slot on the computer. Tighten the screws that secure the hard drive to the computer Connect the hard drive cable to the connector on the system board. Install the: battery back cover Follow the procedure in... -
Page 11: Installing The Memory Module
Installing the memory module Insert the memory module into the memory module socket. Press the memory module until it clicks into place. Close the plastic enclosure which covers the memory module. Install the: back cover battery Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Removing the WLAN card Follow the procedures in... -
Page 12: Installing The Wlan Card
Installing the WLAN card Insert the WLAN card into the connector at a 45–degree angle. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the computer. Connect the antenna cables to the connectors marked on the WLAN card. Close the plastic cover over the WLAN card. Install the: battery back cover... -
Page 13: Installing The Keyboard
a. Lift the keyboard and turn it over. [1] b. Disconnect the keyboard connector cable from the computer chassis. [2] [3] . Installing the keyboard Connect the keyboard cable to the computer chassis. Place the keyboard on the chassis and align it along the edges. Press the edges of the keyboard until clicks into place. -
Page 14: Installing The Speakers
Installing the speakers Insert the speakers into the slot on the computer chassis. Route the speaker cable along the routing channel. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. Install the: hard drive battery back cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Removing the heat sink Follow the procedure in... -
Page 15: Removing The Fan
Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Removing the fan Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: back cover battery WLAN card To remove the fan: a. Lift the WLAN connector cables from the fan module [1]. b. -
Page 16: Installing The Display Assembly
battery heat sink WLAN card To remove the display hinges: a. Lift the WLAN connector cables from the chassis [1]. b. Disconnect the display cable from the system board [2] [3]. c. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the computer chassis [4]. To remove the display: a. -
Page 17: Removing The Display Bezel
battery back cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Removing the display bezel Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: back cover battery heat sink WLAN card display assembly To remove the display bezel: a. -
Page 18: Installing The Display Panel
battery heat sink WLAN card display assembly display bezel To remove the display panel: a. Remove the screws that secure the display panel [1]. b. Lift the display panel and turn it over [2]. c. Disconnect the display panel cable from the display panel [3] [4]. Installing the display panel Connect the display panel cable to the display panel and turn it over to align it with the assembly. -
Page 19: Installing The I/O Panel
a. Disconnect the I/O panel connector cable from the system board [1]. b. Lift and remove the I/O panel from the computer [2]. Installing the I/O panel Insert the I/O panel into the slot on the computer chassis. Connect the I/O panel cable to the system board. Install the: heat sink WLAN card... -
Page 20: Installing The Power Connector
Installing the power connector Install the power connector into the slot on the computer chassis. Connect the power connector cable to the system board. Install the: display assembly heat sink WLAN card battery back cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Removing the camera Follow the procedure in Before working inside your... -
Page 21: Installing The Camera
Installing the camera Align the camera to the display panel . Connect the camera cable to the camera. Install the: battery back cover display assembly display bezel Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Removing the system board Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. -
Page 22: Installing The System Board
Installing the system board Install the system board into the slot on the computer chassis. Install the screws that secure the system board to the computer chassis. Connect the display assembly cable to the system board. Install the: memory module speakers keyboard hard drive... -
Page 23: System Setup
Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly. Boot Sequence Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup‐defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: •... -
Page 24: Updating The Bios
For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet Restart 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 25: System Setup Options
Follow the instructions on the screen. System Setup options Table 2. Main System Time Re-sets the time on the computer's internal clock. System Date Re-sets the date on the computer's internal calendar. BIOS Version Displays the BIOS revision. Product Name Displays the product name and the model number. - Page 26 Function Key Behavior Specifies the behavior of the Default: Function key function key <Fn>. Intel Smart Connect Enable or disable Intel Smart Default: Enable Technology Connect Technology. Intel Rapid Start Technology Enable or disable Inter Rapid Start Deafult: Enable Technology. Miscellaneous Devices These fields let you enable or disable various on-board devices.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
Power-on the computer. As the computer boots, press the F12 key as the Dell logo appears. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the computer. -
Page 28: Battery Status Lights
Bad system board, PSU or cabling Bad system board, DIMMS or CPU Bad coin cell battery CPU problem System board: BIOS ROM failure Memory issue Memory issue Memory issue System board: Chipset failure Display failure (LCD) RTC Power failure PCI/video BIOS recovery 1 BIOS recovery 2 CPU configuration or CPU failure... -
Page 29: Specifications
Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer in: • Windows 10, click or tap Start → Settings → System → About. • Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, click or tap Start →... - Page 30 Table 11. Video Feature Description Video Controller: Intel HD graphics 520 Discrete Nvidia GeForce 930M Memory Shared system memory Discrete Upto 4 GB DDR3L Table 12. Storage Feature Description Interface SATA 6 Gbps Hard drive One 2.5–inch drive Table 13. Media-card reader Feature Description Type...
- Page 31 Feature Description Three USB 3.0 ports (one with PowerShare) • One HDMI port Audio/Video • One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port Internal Mini-card One NGFF card slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card Table 17. Display Feature Description Type Dimensions: Height 206.44 mm (8.12 inches)
- Page 32 Table 20. Battery Feature Description Type ICP666480 Dimensions Height 99.5 mm (3.91 inches) Width 198.5 mm (7.81 inches) Depth 7.5 mm (0.30 inch) Weight 269 grams (0.60 lb) Charge time 3 hour Voltage 11.4 V Life span 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range Operating 0℃...
- Page 33 Feature Non-touch Touch Depth 233.50 mm (9.19 inch) 233.50 mm (9.19 inch) Weight (minimum) 1.53 kg (3.37 lb) 1.62 kg (3.57 lb) Table 23. Environmental Feature Description Temperature: Operating 0℃ to 35℃ Storage -20℃ to 60℃ Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 20% –...
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Page 34: 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: Go to Dell.com/support.
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