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Dell Vostro 5480
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P41G
Regulatory Type: P41G002

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  • Page 1 Dell Vostro 5480 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P41G Regulatory Type: P41G002...
  • 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 Turning Off Your Computer ....................7 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Removing and Installing Components............. 8 ..........................8 Recommended Tools ........................... 8 System Overview ........................9 Removing the Base Cover ........................12 Installing the Base Cover ..........................12...
  • Page 4 System Setup Options 4 Troubleshooting....................37 ............37 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics ..........................37 Battery Status Lights ..........................38 Device Status Lights ..........................38 LED Error Codes 5 Specifications...................... 40 ........................40 Technical Specification 6 Contacting Dell....................45 ........................... 45 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: Turning Off Your Computer

    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. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe System Overview...

  • Page 9: Removing The Base Cover

    camera-status light camera microphone power-status light battery-status light hard-drive activity light power button HDMI connector USB 3.0 connector 10. network connector 11. headset connector 12. fingerprint reader 13. microphones 14. touchpad 15. memory card reader 16. USB 3.0 connector 17. USB 3.0 connector with PowerShare 18.
  • Page 10 Pry the base cover along the edges to loosen it.
  • Page 11 Lift and remove the base cover from the computer.

  • Page 12: Installing The Base Cover

    Installing the Base Cover Place the base cover to align with the screw holes on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Battery Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
  • Page 13 Release the tabs that secure the battery in the battery bay. Lift and remove the battery from the computer.

  • Page 14: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Place the battery into its slot on the computer. Connect the battery cable to its connector on the system board. Install the base cover. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 15: Installing The Hard Drive

    Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive assembly. a. Lift and remove the hard drive from the hard drive assembly. Installing the Hard Drive Place the hard drive assembly into its slot on the computer. Tighten the screw that secures the hard drive to the computer Install: battery...

  • Page 16: Installing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Place the coin-cell battery into its slot on the computer. Route the coin-cell battery cable along the routing channel. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to its connector on the system board. Install : battery base cover Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the WLAN Card...

  • Page 17: Removing The System Fan

    Removing the System Fan Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: base cover battery Perform the steps as shown in the illustration: a. Disconnect the left system fan cable from its connector on the system board. b. Remove the screws that secure the left system fan to the system board. Lift and remove the left system fan from the computer.
  • Page 18 Disconnect the right system fan cable from its connector on the system board. Peel away the system board flex cable from the right system fan. Remove the screws that secure the right system fan to the system board.
  • Page 19 Lift and remove the right system fan from the computer.

  • Page 20: Installing The System Fan

    Installing the System Fan Place the right system fan into its original position in the system board and affix the system board flex cable. Tighten the screws that secure the right system fan to the system board. Connect the right system fan cable to its connector on the system board. Place the left system fan into its original position in the system board.

  • Page 21: Installing The Heatsink

    Installing the Heatsink Place the heatsink into its original position on the system board. Tighten the screws to secure the heatsink to the system board. Install: system fan battery base cover Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Memory Module Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your...

  • Page 22: Installing The Memory

    Installing the Memory Insert the memory module into the memory socket. Press the memory module down until it clicks into place. Install: heatsink system fan battery base cover Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the System Board Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
  • Page 23 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis. Remove the system board from the computer.

  • Page 24: Installing The System Board

    Installing the System Board Place the system board into its original position on the chassis. Install the screws that secure the system board to the chassis. Connect : a. camera cable b. touchpad cable c. keyboard cable d. display cable e.
  • Page 25 Disconnect the LVDS cable and the camera cable from its connectors on the system board. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the system board. Lift and move the system base panel away from the display hinges to facilitate easy removal of the display assembly.
  • Page 26 Detach the base panel from the display assembly..

  • Page 27: Installing The Display Assembly

    Installing the Display Assembly Align the base panel of the computer to the display hinges. Install the screws that secure the display hinges to the base panel Connect the LVDS cable and the camera cable to the connectors on the system board. Install : battery base cover...
  • Page 28 Pry on the plastic caps that cover the display bezel screws and remove them. Remove the screws that secure the display bezel.
  • Page 29 Pry along the inner edges of the display bezel and remove it.

  • Page 30: Installing The Display Bezel

    Installing the Display Bezel Align the display bezel by pressing along the edges. Install the screws that secure the display bezel. Install the plastic caps that secure the display bezel screws on both sides of the display bezel. Install : battery base cover display assembly...

  • Page 31: Installing The Display Panel

    Installing the Display Panel Align the display panel to the display assembly by pressing along the edges. Install the screws that secure the display panel. Install: battery base cover display assembly display bezel Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer.

  • Page 32: Installing The Camera

    Installing the Camera Align the camera to the display panel . Connect the camera cable to the camera. Install : battery base cover display assembly display bezel display 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: 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 35: System Setup Options

    Follow the instructions on the screen. System Setup Options Main 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 36 SATA Operation Change the SATA controller Default: AHCI mode to either ATA or AHCI. Adapter Warnings Enable or disable the Adapter Default: Enable Warnings. Function Key Behavior Specifies the behavior of the Default: Function key function key <Fn>. Battery Health Displays a message about the battery health.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Device Status Lights

    Battery Charge LED Off/Hibernate Standby Battery mode Discharging when Battery charge is > 10% Discharging when Battery Blinking White charge is <=10% Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.
  • Page 39 Code Cause and Troubleshooting Steps CPU - cache test failure Processor failure Display Display failure...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications Technical Specification 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. NOTE: In Windows 8, navigate to Help and Support to view information about your computer. Table 7.
  • Page 41 Feature Description Internal microphone supports Digital microphone x 2 Speakers Volume controls Program menus and keyboard shortcut keys Table 11. Video Feature Description Video type UMA/DIS Video Controller: Intel HD graphics 5x00 Discrete Nvidia N15S-GM Data bus 64–bit External display support HDMI Table 12.
  • Page 42 Table 15. Display Feature Description Type Dimensions: Height 206.44 mm (8.12 inches) Width 326.18 mm (12.84 inches) Diagonal 14.0" Active area (X/Y) 309.4 mm (12.18 inches) x 173.95 mm (6.84 inches) Maximum resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Maximum Brightness 200 nits Operating angle 135–degree Refresh rate...
  • Page 43 Feature Description Weight 269 grams (0.60 lb) Charge time 3 hour Voltage 11.4 V Temperature range: 0 ℃ to 50 ℃ Operating 0 ℃ to 65 ℃ Non-Operating Coin-cell battery LI 3V 83 MAH Table 19. AC Adapter Feature Description Type AC adapter Input voltage...
  • Page 44 Feature Description Operating 20% – 90% Storage 20% – 95% Altitude (maximum): –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) Operating 0° to 35°C Non-Operating –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA - S71.04 – 1985...

  • 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: Go to dell.com/support.

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