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Dell Vostro 15–3558
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P52F
Regulatory Type: P52F001

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  • Page 1 Dell Vostro 15–3558 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P52F Regulatory Type: P52F001...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Working on Your Computer................5 ....................5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ..........................6 Recommended Tools ........................6 Turning Off Your Computer ....................7 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Removing and Installing Components............. 8 ..........................8 Removing the Battery ..........................9 Installing the Battery ......................9 Removing the Optical-disk Drive ......................9...
  • Page 4 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password ..........43 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 4 Diagnostics......................44 ............44 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 5 Specifications...................... 45 ............................45 Specifications 6 Contacting Dell....................50 ........................... 50 Contacting Dell...

  • 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: Recommended Tools

    If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. Disconnect all network cables from the computer. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

  • 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. Removing the Battery Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Slide the release latch outwards to unlock the battery. Remove the battery from the computer.

  • Page 9: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Insert the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Optical-disk Drive Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the battery. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a.

  • Page 10: Installing The Access Panel

    Remove the access panel from the computer. Installing the Access Panel Place the access panel to align with the screw holes at the back of the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the access panel to the computer. Install the battery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Hard Drive...
  • Page 11 b. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the computer [3]. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Lift the hard drive to remove it from the computer [1,2]. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a.

  • Page 12: Installing The Hard Drive

    Installing the Hard Drive Place the hard drive in the bracket. Tighten the screws that secure the hard drive to the bracket. Slide the hard drive into the connector. Tighten the screw to secure it to the chassis. Install: access panel battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer .

  • Page 13: Installing The Memory Module

    Installing the Memory Module Insert the memory module into the socket and press to lock the securing clips. Install: access panel battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the WLAN Card Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 14: Installing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Installing the Coin-cell battery Insert the coin-cell battery and press to lock it. Install: access panel battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Keyboard Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the battery. Release the keyboard by prying on the keyboard release tabs using a scribe.

  • Page 15: Installing The Keyboard

    Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board [1]. b. Lift the keyboard cable to remove it from the computer [2]. Installing the Keyboard Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board. Slide the keyboard into the retention slots.
  • Page 16 hard drive access panel optical-disk drive WLAN card memory module keyboard Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Disconnect the ODD connector and lift it to remove it from the system board [1,2]. b. Remove the screws from inside the palmrest [3]. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a.

  • Page 17: Installing The Base Cover

    c. Pry up the base cover and slide it away from the computer [3]. Installing the Base Cover Place the base cover on the chassis and press the notches until they lock in place. Connect the ODD connector to the system board. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the palmrest.

  • Page 18: Installing The Input/Output (I/O) Board

    Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Disconnect the I/O board cable and lift it away from the computer [1,2]. Installing the Input/Output (I/O) Board Connect the I/O board cable to the system board. Install the I/O board into the chassis. Install: base cover keyboard...

  • Page 19: Removing The Heatsink Assembly

    Removing the Heatsink Assembly Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: battery optical-disk drive access panel hard drive memory module keyboard base cover Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board [1]. b.

  • Page 20: Installing The Heatsink Assembly

    Installing the Heatsink Assembly Install the heatsink assembly and tighten the screws to secure it to the system board. Connect the system fan cable to the system board. Install: base cover keyboard memory module hard drive WLAN card access panel optical-disk drive battery Follow the procedures in...

  • Page 21: Installing The Speakers

    Installing the Speakers Insert the speakers into the chassis and press along the retention clips to lock in place. Install: base cover keyboard memory module hard drive WLAN card access panel optical-disk drive battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the System Board Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your...
  • Page 22 Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Lift the locking tab [1]. b. Disconnect the display assembly cable [2]. c. Unroute the display assembly cable [3]. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Remove the screw that secures the power connector to the computer [1]. b.

  • Page 23: Installing The System Board

    Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Remove the screw that secures the system board to the chassis [1]. b. Lift and remove the system board from the chassis [2]. Installing the System Board Install the system board into the chassis. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer.

  • Page 24: Removing The Power Connector

    WLAN card access panel optical-disk drive battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Power Connector Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: battery optical-disk drive access panel hard drive memory module keyboard base cover system board Disconnect the power connector from the system board and lift it away from the system board.

  • Page 25: Removing The Display Assembly

    Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Display Assembly Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: battery optical-disk drive access panel hard drive memory module keyboard Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a.

  • Page 26: Installing The Display Assembly

    Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Lift the display assembly [1]. b. Slide the display assembly in the direction indicated to remove it from the chassis [2]. Installing the Display Assembly Align the display assembly to the chassis. Route the WLAN and display assembly cables through their tabs and then tighten the display hinges screws to secure the display assembly.

  • Page 27: Removing The Display Bezel

    battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Display Bezel Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: battery optical-disk drive access panel hard drive memory module keyboard system board display assembly Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a.

  • Page 28: Removing The Camera

    battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Camera Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: battery optical-disk drive access panel hard drive memory module keyboard base cover system board display assembly Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a.

  • Page 29: Removing The Display Hinges

    battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Display Hinges Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: battery optical-disk drive access panel hard drive memory module keyboard system board display assembly display bezel Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a.

  • Page 30: Removing The Display Panel

    access panel optical-disk drive battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Display Panel Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: battery optical-disk drive access panel hard drive memory module keyboard system board display assembly display bezel display hinges...

  • Page 31: Installing The Display Panel

    Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Disconnect the eDP cable from the computer [1]. b. Remove the display panel from the computer [2]. Installing the Display Panel Connect the display cable to the display panel. Affix the tape to secure the display cable. Place the display panel on the display assembly.
  • Page 32 display bezel display assembly system board keyboard memory module hard drive access panel optical-disk drive battery Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer...

  • Page 33: System Setup

    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 34: System Setup Options

    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 35 Option Description Boot List Option Allows you to change the boot list option. • Legacy • UEFI Advanced Boot This option allows you the legacy option ROMs to load. By default, the Enable Legacy Options Option ROMs is disabled. Date/Time Allows you to change the date and time.
  • Page 36 Option Description NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings. Audio This field enables or disables the integrated audio controller. By default, the Enable Audio option is selected. Miscellaneous Devices Allows you to enable or disable the following devices: •...
  • Page 37 Option Description Internal HDD-0 Password Allows you to set, change or delete the password on the system's internal hard-disk drive. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately. Default Setting: Not set Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords. Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected.
  • Page 38 Option Description Default Setting: The option is disabled. Expert Key Management Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The Enable Custom Mode option is disabled by default. The options are: • •...
  • Page 39 Option Description Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor. • Enable Intel TurboBoost Default Setting: The option is enabled. Hyper-Thread Control Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the processor. •...
  • Page 40 Option Description Primary Battery Charge Allows you to select the charging mode for the battery. The options are: Configuration • Adaptive • Standard - Fully charges your battery at a standard rate. • Primarily AC use • Custom If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.

  • Page 41: 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 42: System And Setup Password

    On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File. You can also analyze which drivers need an update. To do this for your product, click Analyze System for Updates and follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 43: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System And/Or Setup Password

    Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK. Select Setup Password, type your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>. A message prompts you to re-type the setup password. Type the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK. Press <Esc>...

  • Page 44: Diagnostics

    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 45: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about your computer. Table 14. System Information Feature Description Chipset...
  • Page 46 Table 17. Audio Feature Description Type 2 channel high-definition audio Controller Realtek ALC3234 with Waves Maxx Audio Stereo conversion 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Interface Intel HDA bus Speakers 2 x 2 W Volume controls program menu and keyboard media-control keys Table 18.
  • Page 47 Feature Description • two USB 2.0 ports NOTE: The powered USB 3.0 connector also supports Microsoft Kernel Debugging. The ports are identified in the documentation shipped with your computer. Media card reader one SD slot Table 22. Display Feature Vostro 15–3558 •...
  • Page 48 Feature Description Y-axis 80.00 mm (3.14 inches) Table 25. Battery Feature Description • 4-cell “smart” lithium ion (47 WHr) Type Dimensions: Height 20.00 mm (0.78 inch) Width 270.00 mm (10.63 inches) Depth 37.50 mm (1.47 inches) Weight 0.26 kg (0.56 lb) Life span 300 discharge/charge cycles Voltage...
  • Page 49 Table 27. Physical Feature Description Height: Touch 24.05 mm (0.95 inch) Non-Touch 23.75 mm (0.93 inch) Width: 380.00 mm (14.96 inches) Depth: 260.40 mm (10.25 inches) Weight: Touch 2.39 kg (5.28 lb) Non-Touch 2.24 kg (4.94 lb) Table 28. Environmental Feature Description Temperature:...

  • Page 50: 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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