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... Intel Corporation; Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. February 2010 Rev. Dell Inc. A00 disclaims any proprietary interest in any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual Working on Your Computer Specifications Removing and Replacing Parts...
... Intel Corporation; Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. February 2010 Rev. Dell Inc. A00 disclaims any proprietary interest in any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual Working on Your Computer Specifications Removing and Replacing Parts...
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...hard drive assembly. 5. Remove the keyboard. 7. Remove the screw that secures the audio board to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the audio board cable to its connector on the...Audio Board 1. Remove the battery. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the optical drive. 6. Remove the palm rest. 8.
...hard drive assembly. 5. Remove the keyboard. 7. Remove the screw that secures the audio board to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the audio board cable to its connector on the...Audio Board 1. Remove the battery. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the optical drive. 6. Remove the palm rest. 8.
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Base Cover 1. Lift up the base cover and remove it from the computer. Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the base cover to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Remove the battery. 3. Back to the computer. 4.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Base Cover 1. Lift up the base cover and remove it from the computer. Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the base cover to Contents Page Base Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Remove the battery. 3. Back to the computer. 4.
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Flip the computer over. 3. Follow the procedures in order to the unlock position. Removing the Battery NOTE: You may need...Your Computer. 2. Slide the other battery release latch to view the illustrations below. 1. Slide the battery release latch to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to the unlock position. 4.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Flip the computer over. 3. Follow the procedures in order to the unlock position. Removing the Battery NOTE: You may need...Your Computer. 2. Slide the other battery release latch to view the illustrations below. 1. Slide the battery release latch to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to the unlock position. 4.
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... l To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any selected item in Options List. When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that define the hardware installed on any hardware in the Options Field are prompted, this F2 prompt appears, ...Options List lists the options that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Overview Use System Setup as the user password l To read the...
... l To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any selected item in Options List. When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that define the hardware installed on any hardware in the Options Field are prompted, this F2 prompt appears, ...Options List lists the options that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Overview Use System Setup as the user password l To read the...
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Remove the keyboard. 7. Back to Contents Page Bluetooth Card Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the audio board. 9. Remove the battery. 3. Removing the Bluetooth .... Back to Contents Page Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the optical drive. 6. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Remove the keyboard. 7. Back to Contents Page Bluetooth Card Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the audio board. 9. Remove the battery. 3. Removing the Bluetooth .... Back to Contents Page Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the optical drive. 6. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Camera 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the wireless local area network (WLAN) ... Remove the hard drive. 5. Back to the display assembly. 12. Remove the tape that secures the camera to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Disconnect the camera cable from the display ...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Camera 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the wireless local area network (WLAN) ... Remove the hard drive. 5. Back to the display assembly. 12. Remove the tape that secures the camera to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Disconnect the camera cable from the display ...
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... in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the coin-cell battery to the system...
... in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the coin-cell battery to the system...
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... Step 1. Turns on when the Scroll Lock function is enabled. Replace the system board. Turns on - An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is enabled. l Constantly blinking amber light - To check battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status... degradation. If memory is already present, reseat the module(s) one at least 3 seconds. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual Device Status Lights Battery Status Lights Battery Charge and Health Keyboard Status Lights LED Error Codes Device Status Lights Turns on ...
... Step 1. Turns on when the Scroll Lock function is enabled. Replace the system board. Turns on - An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is enabled. l Constantly blinking amber light - To check battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status... degradation. If memory is already present, reseat the module(s) one at least 3 seconds. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual Device Status Lights Battery Status Lights Battery Charge and Health Keyboard Status Lights LED Error Codes Device Status Lights Turns on ...
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... network (WLAN) card. 5. Remove the hard drive. 6. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard. 8. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the palm rest. 9. With the...its connector on the computer. 10. Removing the Display Assembly 1. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the base cover....
... network (WLAN) card. 5. Remove the hard drive. 6. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard. 8. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the palm rest. 9. With the...its connector on the computer. 10. Removing the Display Assembly 1. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the base cover....
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... Remove the hard drive. 5. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable. 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the screw that secures the ExpressCard cage to its connector on the system board. Open the clip..., read the safety information that secures the ExpressCard cage cable to the computer. 10. Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Cage Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Remove the battery. 3.
... Remove the hard drive. 5. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable. 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the screw that secures the ExpressCard cage to its connector on the system board. Open the clip..., read the safety information that secures the ExpressCard cage cable to the computer. 10. Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Cage Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Remove the battery. 3.
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Follow the procedures in on the ExpressCard to Contents Page ExpressCard Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Press in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the ExpressCard 1. Back to release it from the computer. 3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Follow the procedures in on the ExpressCard to Contents Page ExpressCard Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Press in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the ExpressCard 1. Back to release it from the computer. 3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... battery. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to the computer. 5. Removing the Hard Drive...
... battery. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to the computer. 5. Removing the Hard Drive...
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...5. Remove the optical drive. 7. Loosen the screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to Contents Page Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to the system board. Removing the Heat ... Disconnect the fan cable from its connector on the system board. 14. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the palm rest. 10.
...5. Remove the optical drive. 7. Loosen the screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to Contents Page Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to the system board. Removing the Heat ... Disconnect the fan cable from its connector on the system board. 14. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the palm rest. 10.
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... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the palm rest. 10. Back to Contents Page IO Board Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the...
... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the palm rest. 10. Back to Contents Page IO Board Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the...
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Follow the procedures in on the release latches and pry the keyboard to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the right side facing up. 4. Flip the computer over . Removing the Keyboard 1. ...
Follow the procedures in on the release latches and pry the keyboard to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the right side facing up. 4. Flip the computer over . Removing the Keyboard 1. ...
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... Display Bezel 1. Remove the hard drive. 5. Remove the keyboard. 8. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry under the display bezel to Contents Page Display Bezel Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory...
... Display Bezel 1. Remove the hard drive. 5. Remove the keyboard. 8. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry under the display bezel to Contents Page Display Bezel Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory...
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Remove the palm rest. 9. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to Contents Page Display Hinges Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. ... the battery. 3. Remove the display assembly. 10. Remove the base cover. 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard. 8. Removing the Display Hinges 1.
Remove the palm rest. 9. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to Contents Page Display Hinges Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. ... the battery. 3. Remove the display assembly. 10. Remove the base cover. 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard. 8. Removing the Display Hinges 1.
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... of the display panel. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the palm rest. 9. Release the Display cable from the hinge to Contents Page Display Panel Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the display panel to the display assembly. 12. Remove the base cover...
... of the display panel. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the palm rest. 9. Release the Display cable from the hinge to Contents Page Display Panel Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the display panel to the display assembly. 12. Remove the base cover...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Back to release the memory module. 5. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the ...from its connector on the system board. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the battery. 3. Push apart the memory retention clips to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Back to release the memory module. 5. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the ...from its connector on the system board. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the battery. 3. Push apart the memory retention clips to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 3700 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.