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- Page 1 Dell Vostro 24–5450 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: W12C Regulatory Type: W12C004...
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Page 2: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings
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: 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
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. Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board. -
Page 5: After Working Inside 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: 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 with the display facing downwards. Pry the hinge cover from the computer. -
Page 7: Installing The Stand
Perform the following steps: a. Remove the screws that secure the stand to the computer [1]. b. Slide and lift the stand from the computer [2]. Installing the Stand Align the stand to the screw holes on the back of the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the stand to the computer. -
Page 8: Removing The Back Cover
Removing the Back Cover Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the stand. Pry the edges of the back cover to release it from the tabs. Lift the back cover from the computer. Installing the Back Cover Align and press the back cover, until it clicks into place. -
Page 9: 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: stand back cover Disconnect the hard drive cable from the hard drive. Perform the following: a. Remove the screw that secures the hard drive to the computer [1]. b. -
Page 10: Installing The Hard Drive
Installing the Hard Drive Place the hard drive in the bracket. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive to the bracket. Slide the hard drive into the slot. Tighten the screw that secures the hard drive to the computer. Connect the hard drive cable. -
Page 11: Installing The System Fan
Perform the following: a. Remove the screws that secure the system fan to the computer [1]. b. Lift the system fan from the computer [2]. Installing the System Fan Tighten the screws that secure the system fan to the computer. Connect the system-fan cable to the system board. -
Page 12: Installing The Memory
stand back cover 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 module with the tab on the system-board connector. -
Page 13: Installing The Heat Sink
Installing the Heatsink Install the heatsink to align with the screw holes on the system board. Tighten the screws to secure the heatsink to the system board. Install: back cover stand Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the WLAN Card Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your... -
Page 14: Installing The Wlan Card
Installing the WLAN Card Insert the WLAN card into its slot. Connect the two connectors (black cable to the black triangle and white cable to the white triangle). Place the WLAN bracket and tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the system board. Install: back cover stand... -
Page 15: Removing The Power-Switch Board
Removing the Power-Switch Board Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: stand back cover Perform the following: a. Press the locking tab that secures the power-switch to the computer [1]. b. Lift the power-switch board to release it from the slot [2]. Lift the lock tab and disconnect the power-switch cable from the power-switch board [1.2]. -
Page 16: Removing The Speakers
back cover stand Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Speakers Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: stand back cover Perform the following: a. Remove the screws that secure the speaker cover to the computer [1]. b. - Page 17 Perform the following: a. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board [1]. b. Unroute the speaker cable [2]. Lift the speaker from the chassis.
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Page 18: Installing The Speakers
Installing the Speakers Align the speakers on the system board. Route the speaker cables. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. Place the speaker cover on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the speaker cover to the computer. Install: back cover stand... -
Page 19: Installing The Camera
Perform the followin: a. Press the locking tab that secures the camera to the chassis [1]. b. Lift the camera from the system board [2]. Installing the Camera Place the camera into its slot. Press the locking tab until it clicks to the chassis. Route the camera cable. -
Page 20: Removing The System Board
Removing the System Board Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: stand back cover heatsink assembly stand cage WLAN card Disconnect the following from the system board: a. display-assembly cable b. system-fan cable c. hard-drive cable d. power-switch cable e. -
Page 21: Installing The System Board
Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer. Slide and remove the system board to release it from the computer [1,2]. 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 22: System Board Layout
e. power-switch cable f. speaker cable Install: WLAN card stand cage heatsink assembly back cover stand Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. System Board Layout The following image displays the system board layout of the computer. Processor connector WLAN connector Camera connector Memory module... -
Page 23: Removing The Display Assembly
DC-in connector Audio-out connector Convertor-board connector Power connector Display-assembly connector Hard-drive connector Optical-drive connector Coin-cell battery SATA connector (Optional) Touch connector (Optional) System fan connector Removing the Display Assembly Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: stand back cover heatsink assembly stand cage... - Page 24 Perform the following: a. Push the securing tab to release the display assembly from the chassis [1]. b. Lift the display assembly chassis from the computer [2]. Remove the display assembly from the computer.
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Page 25: Installing The Display Assembly
Installing the Display Assembly Place the display assembly to the computer. Place the display assembly chassis to the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the display assembly chassis to the computer. Route the display assembly cable through the tabs on the display bracket. Connect the power cable. -
Page 26: 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 27: Setup Utility 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 28 L2 Cache Displays the processor L2 cache size. L3 Cache Displays the processor L3 cache size. Fixed HDD Displays the hard drive ID and capacity. SATA ODD Displays the type of optical drive. AC Adapter Type Displays the power adapter type. System Memory Displays the memory capacity and type.
- Page 29 the Intel Ready Mode Techonology Camera Allows you to Default: Enabled enable or disable the Camera mode. Internal Bluetooth Allows you to Default: Enabled enable or disable the Internal Bluetooth. Internal WLAN Allows you to Default: Enabled enable or disable the Internal WLAN Media Card Reader Allows you to...
- Page 30 state of the computer after an AC power loss. Deep Sleep Control Allows you to Default: Enabled in select the Deep S4 and S5 Sleep Control Auto Power On Enable or disable Default: Disabled the Auto Power Auto Power On Mode Allows you to control the power mode...
- Page 31 Password Bypass Allows you to enable or disable the permission to bypass the System when they are set Firmware TPM Allows you to enable or disable the permission to Firmware TPM Secure Boot Mode Allows you to enable or disable the permission to Secure Boot Mode HDD Protection Allows you to enable or disable the permission to HDD Protection...
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Page 32: 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 33 CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled. Assigning a System Password and Setup Password You can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and/or Setup Password only when Password Status is Unlocked.
- Page 34 NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted. Press <Esc> and a message prompts you to save the changes. Press <Y> to save the changes and exit from the System Setup. The computer reboots.
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Page 35: 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 36 Table 11. Network Feature Specification Network adapter Realtek 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Table 12. System Information Feature Specification Chipset H110 BIOS chip (NVRAM) 8M SPI Flash ROM Table 13. Ports and Connectors Feature Specification Audio one audio combo connector Network adapter one RJ45 connector USB 2.0 four...
- Page 37 Table 17. Physical Dimensions Feature Without Stand Width 385.33 mm (15.17 inches) Height 576.62 mm (22.70 inches) Depth: 39.3 mm (1.54 inches) Weight(maximum) 7.106 kg (15.65 lb) Without stand 7.33 kg (1.61 lb) Stand 9.24 kg (2.07 lb) Table 18. Controls and Lights Feature Specification White light —...
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Page 38: 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 support.dell.com.