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Dell EMC Inspiron 3252 Service Manual

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Inspiron 3252
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Regulatory Model: D14S
Regulatory Type: D14S001

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  • Page 1 Inspiron 3252 Service Manual Regulatory Model: D14S Regulatory Type: D14S001...
  • Page 2 Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Before working inside your computer..................... 6 Before you begin ...................................6 Safety instructions.................................6 Recommended tools................................7 2 After working inside your computer....................8 3 Technical overview........................9 Inside View Of Your Computer............................9 System-Board Components............................... 10 4 Removing the computer cover ..................... 11 Procedure....................................11 5 Replacing the computer cover .....................12 Procedure....................................12...
  • Page 4 Procedure....................................21 13 Replacing the heat sink......................22 Procedure..................................... 22 Post-requisites..................................22 14 Removing the memory module....................23 Prerequisites..................................23 Procedure..................................... 23 15 Replacing the memory module....................24 Procedure..................................... 24 Post-requisites..................................24 16 Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive....................25 Prerequisites..................................25 Procedure..................................... 25 17 Replacing the 3.5-inch hard drive....................27 Procedure.....................................
  • Page 5 Procedure..................................... 38 25 Replacing the wireless card....................... 39 Procedure..................................... 39 Post-requisites..................................40 26 Removing the antenna modules....................41 Prerequisites..................................41 Procedure....................................41 27 Replacing the antenna modules....................43 Procedure..................................... 43 Post-requisites..................................43 28 Removing the power-button module..................44 Prerequisites..................................44 Procedure..................................... 44 29 Replacing the power-button module...................46 Procedure.....................................

  • Page 6: Before Working Inside Your Computer

    Before working inside your computer NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Topics: • Before you begin • Safety instructions • Recommended tools Before you begin 1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications. 2.

  • Page 7: Recommended Tools

    disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the ports and connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader. Recommended tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: •...

  • Page 8: After Working Inside Your Computer

    After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1. Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2. Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3.

  • Page 9: Technical Overview

    Technical overview NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 10: System-Board Components

    System-Board Components 1. fan-cable connector 2. memory-module slot 3. power-button cable connector 4. wireless-card slot 5. password jumper 6. CMOS jumper 7. drive power-cable connector 8. primary hard-drive data cable connector 9. optical-drive data-cable/secondary hard-drive data-cable 10. coin-cell battery connector Technical overview...

  • Page 11: Removing The Computer Cover

    Removing the computer cover NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 12: Replacing The Computer Cover

    Replacing the computer cover NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 13: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Removing the coin-cell battery NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 14: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Replacing the coin-cell battery NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 15: Removing The Front Bezel

    Removing the front bezel NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
  • Page 16 a. front-bezel tabs (3) b. chassis c. front bezel Removing the front bezel...

  • Page 17: Replacing The Front Bezel

    Replacing the front bezel NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 18: Removing The Fan

    Removing the fan NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
  • Page 19 1. screws (4) 2. fan 3. fan cable 4. heat sink Removing the fan...

  • Page 20: Replacing The Fan

    Replacing the fan NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 21: Removing The Heat Sink

    Removing the heat sink NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 22: Replacing The Heat Sink

    Replacing the heat sink NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 23: Removing The Memory Module

    Removing the memory module NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Memory Module

    Replacing the memory module NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 25: Removing The 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

    Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
  • Page 26 a. hard-drive assembly 4. Turn the hard-drive assembly over. 5. Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard-drive assembly. 6. Slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket. a. screws (2) b. hard drive c. hard-drive bracket Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive...

  • Page 27: Replacing The 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

    Replacing the 3.5-inch hard drive NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 28: Removing The 2.5-Inch Hard Drives

    Removing the 2.5-inch hard drives NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
  • Page 29 a. hard-drive assembly b. screw c. drive cage 4. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. 5. Slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket. a. hard drive b. hard-drive bracket c. screws (4) NOTE: Follow step 4 to step 5 to remove the second hard drive, if installed.

  • Page 30: Replacing The 2.5-Inch Hard Drives

    Replacing the 2.5-inch hard drives NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 31: Removing The Drive Cage

    Removing the drive cage NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
  • Page 32 a. screws (3) b. 3.5–inch hard drive assembly c. tab 3. 2.5–inch hard drive: Remove the screws that secure the drive cage to the chassis, then press the tab and slide the drive cage outward. a. tab b. 2.5–inch hard drive assembly c.
  • Page 33 a. tab b. drive cage 5. Lift the drive cage off the chassis. 6. Using the pull-tab, slide the 3.5 inch hard-drive assembly toward the inside of the computer and lift it, if installed. 7. Remove the 2.5–inch hard drive, if installed. 8.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Drive Cage

    Replacing the drive cage NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Optical Drive

    Replacing the optical drive NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
  • Page 36 a. optical-drive bezel b. optical drive Replacing the optical drive...

  • Page 37: Removing The Optical Drive

    Removing the optical drive NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 38: Removing The Wireless Card

    Removing the wireless card NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Wireless Card

    Replacing the wireless card NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 40: Post-Requisites

    5. wireless-card bracket 6. screw Post-requisites 1. Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 7 in ”Replacing the drive cage". 2. Replace the front bezel. 3. Replace the computer cover. Replacing the wireless card...

  • Page 41: Removing The Antenna Modules

    Removing the antenna modules NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
  • Page 42 1. plastic scribe 2. antenna cables (2) 3. screws (2) 4. antenna modules (2) Removing the antenna modules...

  • Page 43: Replacing The Antenna Modules

    Replacing the antenna modules NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 44: Removing The Power-Button Module

    Removing the power-button module NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
  • Page 45 b. power-button module c. tabs (2) Removing the power-button module...

  • Page 46: Replacing The Power-Button Module

    Replacing the power-button module NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 47: Removing The System Board

    Removing the system board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.
  • Page 48 a. front panel b. screw 3. Press the tab down to release the front panel from the chassis and then rotate it outward. 4. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis. 5. Starting from the back of the chassis, lift and slide the system board out of the chassis. a.

  • Page 49: Replacing The System Board

    Replacing the system board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 50: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS setup program Overview CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Before you change BIOS setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS setup program screen information for future reference.

  • Page 51: Post-Requisites

    1. jumper plug 2. pin 1 3. pin 2 4. pin 3 Post-requisites 1. Replace the drive cage. 2. Replace the front bezel. 3. Replace the computer cover. Clearing CMOS Settings NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer.

  • Page 52: Post-Requisites

    1. jumper plug 2. pin 1 3. pin 2 4. pin 3 Post-requisites 1. Replace the drive cage. 2. Replace the front bezel. 3. Replace the computer cover. BIOS setup program...

  • Page 53: Flashing The Bios

    Flashing the BIOS You may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Go to www.dell.com/support. 3. Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.

  • Page 54: Getting Help And Contacting Dell

    Getting help and contacting Dell Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources: Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 Dell Help & Support app Windows 10 Get started app Windows 8.1 Help + Tips app...

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