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- Page 1 Dell Vostro 3252 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D14S Regulatory Type: D14S001...
- 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.
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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 Removing the Cover ..........................9 Installing the Cover ........................9 Removing the Front Bezel... - Page 4 6 Contacting Dell....................33...
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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: Turning Off Your Computer
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 7: 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 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 Removing the Cover Follow the procedures in... -
Page 9: Installing The Cover
Installing the Cover Slide the cover from the back of the computer, until the latches snap-in. Tighten the screws to secure the cover. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Front Bezel Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. -
Page 10: Installing The Memory
Installing the Memory Align the notch on the memory card with the tab in the memory connector. Insert the memory module into the memory socket and press until it clicks into place Install the cover. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. - Page 11 Follow the steps to remove the hard-drive assembly: a. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the drive bay [1]. b. Lift the drive bay handle [2] and slide it from the drive bay [3]. Follow the steps to remove hard-drive bracket: a.
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Page 12: Installing The Hard-Drive Assembly
NOTE: Remove the hard-drive bracket only if you are replacing with a new hard drive. Otherwise, if hard drive removal is only a pre-requisite to remove other components, then ignore Step 5. Installing the Hard-Drive Assembly Slide the hard drive into the bracket. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive to the bracket. - Page 13 Follow the steps to remove the optical drive: a. Press the blue tab to loosen the optical drive [1]. b. Slide the optical drive [2] and lift it up to remove it from the chassis [3]. Follow the steps to remove the bracket from the optical drive. a.
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Page 14: Installing The Optical Drive
NOTE: Remove the optical-drive bracket only if you are replacing with a new optical drive. Otherwise, if optical drive removal is only a pre-requisite to remove other components, then ignore Step 5 and Step 6. Installing the Optical Drive Slide the optical drive into the drive bay until it snaps. Tighten the screw to secure the drive to the chassis. -
Page 15: Installing The Heatsink Assembly
Installing the Heatsink Assembly Place the heatsink assembly in the slot by aligning with the screw holes. Tighten the screws to secure the heatsink assembly to the system board. Connect the heatsink-assembly cable to the system board. Install: optical drive hard-drive assembly front bezel cover... -
Page 16: Installing The Wlan Card
Installing the WLAN Card Slide the WLAN card to install it on the system board connector. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN to system board. Install cover. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. -
Page 17: Removing The System Board
NGFF connector Light bar connector SATA power connector SATA connector SATA connector Coin-cell battery DC-In jack Network and USB 2.0 connectors (2) USB 2.0 connectors (2) HDMI connector VGA connector Line-in, line-out and microphone connectors Fan connector Memory slot Power-switch connector SD card connector Headset jack USB 3.0 connector... -
Page 18: Installing The System Board
Follow the steps to remove the system board: a. Remove the screws that secure system board to the chassis [1]. b. Lift the system board from the chassis. Installing the System Board Insert the system board and ensure that ports are aligned to the holes on the back panel. Push the I/O panel to its original position until it snaps in. - Page 19 hard-drive assembly front bezel cover Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting Your Computer
Troubleshooting Your Computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the computer. Diagnostic Power LED Codes Table 1. Diagnostic power LED codes Power Possible Cause Troubleshooting Steps LED Light Status •... -
Page 21: Diagnostic Error Messages
DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. DRIVE NOT READY The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay. - Page 22 Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer.
- Page 23 For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics. LICENSED CONTENT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN Dell MediaDirect cannot verify the Digital Rights...
- Page 24 TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. UNEXPECTED INTERRUPT IN PROTECTED MODE The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Run the System...
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Page 25: System Error Messages
S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Dell recommends that you back up your data regularly. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard... -
Page 26: System Setup Overview
Accessing System Setup Turn on (or restart) your computer. After the white Dell logo appears, pressor immediately. The System Setup page displays. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the desktop. - Page 27 SATA 0 Displays the model number and capacity of the hard drive. SATA 1 Displays the model number and capacity of the hard drive. AC Adapter Type Displays the type of adapter. System Memory Displays the size of the memory installed. Memory Speed Displays the speed of the memory installed Table 5.
- Page 28 Auto Power On Mode: Allows you to select the day (Default: disabled) Auto Power On Date: Allows you to select the date Auto Power On Time: Allows you to select the time SMART Settings Allows you to enable to enable or disable the SMART feature.
- Page 29 File Browser Add Boot Option and File Browser Del Boot Option are enabled Secure Boot Allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot control. Default: Enabled Legacy Option ROMs Allows you to load the legacy option ROMs. Default: Disabled Boot Option Priorities Displays the boot option priorities.
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Page 30: Specifications
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 31 USB 2.0 480 Mbps USB 3.0 5 Gbps Table 16. — Drives Externally accessible: 5.25-inch drive bays Internally accessible: 3.5-inch/2.5 inch drive bays Table 17. — External Connectors Audio Back panel three Front Panel one headset connector Network one RJ-45 connector Back panel four USB 2.0 connectors Front Panel...
- Page 32 NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating. Table 20. — Physical Dimensions of Chassis Height 290 mm (11.42 inches) Width 92.60 mm (3.65 inches) Depth 293 mm (11.53 inches) Weight (Minimum) 3.17 kg (6.99 pounds) Table 21.
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Page 33: 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.