Vostro V13 - Laptop DELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Vostro V13 DELL

Working on Your Computer

Removing and Replacing Parts

Specifications

System Setup

Diagnostics

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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February 2010 Rev. A00

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System Setup

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Overview
- Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
System Setup Options

Overview

Use System Setup as follows:

To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer
To set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password
To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed

Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you write down the System Setup screen information for future reference.

CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly.

Entering System Setup

1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2. When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear.
3. Once this F2 prompt appears, press immediately.

NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it to display, and then press . If you press before you are prompted, this keystroke will be lost.

1. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then, shut down your computer and try again.

System Setup Screens

Menu — Appears on top of the System Setup window. This field provides a menu to access to the System Setup options. Pressand>keys to navigate. As a Menu option is highlighted, the Options List, lists the options that define the hardware installed on you computer.
Options List — Appears on the left side of the System Setup window. The field lists features that define the configuration of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features.Scroll up and down the list with the up- and down- arrow keys. As an option is highlighted, the Options Field displays the option's current and available settings.	Options Field — Appears on the right side of Options List and contains information about each option listed in the Options List. In this field you can view information about your computer and make changes to your current settings.Pressto make changes to your current settings.Pressto return to the Options List.NOTE: Not all settings listed in the Options Field are changeable.	Help — Appears on the right side of the System Setup window and contains help information about the option selected in Options List.
Key Functions — Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field.

Use the following keys to navigate through System Setup screens:

Keystroke	Action
< F2 >	Displays Information on any selected item in the System Setup.
< Esc >	Exit from current view or switch the current view to the Exit page in the System Setup.
< Up Arrow > or < Down Arrow >	Select an Item to display.
< Left Arrow > or < Right Arrow >	Select a menu to display.
- or +	Change existing item value.
< Enter >	Select the sub menu or execute command.
< F9 >	Load setup default.
< F10 >	Save current configuration and exit System Setup.

System Setup Options

Main

The Main tab lists out the primary hardware features of the computer. The table below defines the function of each option.

Main
System Time	Resets the time on the computer's internal clock.
System Date	Resets the time on the computer's internal calendar.
Bios Version	Display the BIOS revision.
CPU Type	Displays the type of processor.
CPU Speed	Displays the speed of the processor.
CPU Cacho Size	Displays the processor cache size.
CPU ID	Displays the processor ID.
Product Name	Displays the computer model name.
Fixed HDD	Displays the model number of the hard drive.
HDD Size	Displays the size of the hard drive.
System Memory	Displays the total computer memory.
Extended Memory	Displays the total extended memory.
Memory speed	Displays the memory speed.
AC Adapter Type	Displays the type of the AC adapter.

Advanced

The Advanced tab allows you to set various boot and DOS-mode functions. The table below defines the function of each option and its default value.

Advanced
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen	Enable or disable the system information from being displayed on the screen during power-on self test (POST)	Default: Disabled
QuickBoot Mode	Allows the System Setup to skip certain tests during POST which decreases the amount of time needed to boot the computer.	Default: Enabled
Intel® SpeedStep® Technology	Allows the clock speed of the processor to be dynamically changed by software while minimizing power draw and heat dissipation.	Default: Enabled
No-Execute Mode Memory Protection	Allows increased protection against buffer overflow attacks.	Default: Enabled
Intel® Virtualization Technology	Allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, allowing one computer to function as multiple virtual computers.	Default: Disabled
Integrated NIC	Enable or disable the power supply to the onboard NIC	Default: Enabled
WAN Control	Enable or disable the wireless LAN module.	Default: Enabled
WAN Control	Enable or disable the wireless WAN module.	Default: Enabled
Bluetooth	Enable or disable the Bluetooth module.	Default: Enabled
USB Outside Ports	Enable or disable the the USB ports.	Default: Enabled
USB BIOS Legacy Support	Enable or disable the legacy support for the USB controllers	Default: Enabled
USB Wake Support	Allow USB devices to wake-up the computer from standby. This feature is enabled only when the AC adapter is connected.	Default: Enabled
ExpressCard	Enable or disable the ExpressCard slot.	Default: Enabled
Card Reader	Enable or disable the Card Reader slot.	Default: Enabled
Wake On LAN	Allows the computer to remotely turned on. This feature is enabled only when the AC adapter is connected.	Default: Enabled
SATA Mode Selection	Change the SATA controller mode to either ATA or AHCI.	Default: AHCI
Camera Control	Enable or disable the Camera.	Default: Enabled
Microphone Control	Enable or disable the Microphone.	Default: Enabled
Keyboard Click	Enable or disable the keyboard sound.	Default: Disabled

Security

The Security tab displays the security status and allows you to manage the security features of the computer.

Security
Supervisor Password Is	Specifies whether a supervisor password has been assigned.
User Password Is	Specifies whether a user password has been assigned.
Set Supervisor Password	Allows you to set a supervisor password.
Set User Password	Allows you to set a user password. You cannot use the user password to enter the BIOS setup, during POST.
Set HDD Password	Allows you to set a password on the computer's internal hard drive (HDD). The hard drive password is enabled even when the hard drive is installed on another computer.
Password on Boot	Enable or disable authentication every time your computer boots.
Set Service Tag	Allows you to set a service tag when the system board is replaced.
Service Tag	Displays the current service tag of the computer.
Asset Tag	Displays the asset tag.

Boot

The Boot tab allows you to change the boot sequence.

Exit

This section allows you to save, discard, and load default settings before exiting from System Setup.

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Diagnostics

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Device Status Lights
Battery Status Lights
Keyboard Status Lights
LED Error Codes

Device Status Lights

Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.

Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.

Turns on when wireless networking is enabled.

Turns on when a card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology function, right-click the icon in the system tray and select Disable Bluetooth Radio.

Battery Status Lights

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows:

1. Alternately blinking amber light and blue light — An unauthenticated or unsupported, non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop.
2. Alternately blinking amber light with steady blue light — Temporary battery failure with AC adapter present
3. Alternately blinking amber light with steady blue light — temporary battery failure with AC adapter present.
   1 Constantly blinking amber light — Fatal battery failure with AC adapter present.
   Light off — Battery in full charge mode with AC adapter present.
   Blue light on — Battery in charge mode with AC adapter present.

Keyboard Status Lights

The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:

Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.

Turns on when the Caps Lock function is enabled.

Turns on when the Scroll Lock function is enabled.

LED Error Codes

The following table shows the possible LED codes that may display in a no-POST situation.

Appearance	Description	Next Step
ON-FLASH-FLASH	No SODIMMs are installed	1. Install supported memory modules.2. If memory is already present, reseat the module(s) one at time in each slot.3. Try known good memory from another computer or replace the memory.4. Replace the system board.
FLASH-ON-ON	System board error	1. Reseat the processor.2. Replace the system board.3. Replace the processor.
FLASH-ON-FLASH	display panel error	1. Reseat the display cable.2. Replace the display panel.3. Replace the video card/system board.
OFF-FLASH-OFF		1. Install compatible memory modules.

			Memory compatibility error	2. If two modules are installed remove one and test. Try the other module in the same slot and test. Test the other slot with both modules.3. Replace the memory.4. Replace the system board.
ON-FLASH-ON			Memory is detected but has errors	1. Reseat the memory.2. If two modules are installed remove one and test. Try the other module in the same slot and test. Test the other slot with both modules.3. Replace the memory.4. Replace the system board.
OFF-FLASH-FLASH			Modem error	1. Reseat the modem.2. Replace the modem.3. Replace the system board.
FLASH-FLASH-FLASH			System board error	1. Replace the system board.
FLASH-FLASH-OFF			Option ROM error	1. Reseat the device.2. Replace the device.3. Replace the system board.
		[W75S]
OFF-ON-OFF			Storage device error	1. Reseat the hard drive and optical drive.2. Test the computer with just the hard drive and just the optical drive.3. Replace the device that is causing the failure.4. Replace the system board.
FLASH-FLASH-ON			Video card error	1. Replace the system board.
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Removing and Replacing Parts

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ExpressCard
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card
Base Cover
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
Hard Drive and Audio Board
Speaker
Memory
Coin-Cell Battery
Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
Display Panel
Palm Rest and Display Assembly
Hard Drive Cable Kit

Secure Digital (SD) Card
Battery
SIM Card Reader
Display Closure Sensor
LED Cover
Keyboard
ExpressCard/SD Card Reader
System Board
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Display Bezel
Camera

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Specifications

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NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.

System Information
Memory
Audio
ExpressCard
Display
Touch Pad
AC Adapter
Environmental

Processor
Video
Communications
Ports and Connectors
Keyboard
Battery
Physical

System Information
Chipset	Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
DRAM bus width	64-bit buses
Processor address bus width	36 bits
Flash EPROM	SPI 16 Mbits
PCI bus	32 bits, 33 MHz

Processor
Types	Intel® Celeron® Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)Intel CoreTM 2 Solo ULVIntel Core2 Duo ULV
L2 cache	Intel Celeron ULV-1MBIntel Core2 Solo ULV-3 MBIntel Core2 Duo ULV-3 MB
External bus frequency	800 MHz

Memory
Type	DDR3 SDRAM
Speed	1067 MHzNOTE: The memory runs at 800 MHz due to the limitations of the Front Side Bus (FSB).
Connectors	one user-accessible SODIMM socket
Module capacities	1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB
Minimum memory	1 GB
Maximum memory	4 GB

Video
Type	Integrated on system board
Controller and memory	Intel GMA X4500HD
Output	15-pin VGA connector

Audio
Type	two-channel high definition audio
Controller	Realtek ALC269
Stereo conversion	24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog)
Interface:
Internal	high definition audio
External	microphone-in connector, stereoheadphones/external speakers connector
Speakers	1.5 W mono
Internal speaker amplifier	1.5 W mono
Volume controls	keyboard function keys, program menus

Communications
Network adapter	10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN
Wireless	dedicated WLAN, WWAN, and Bluetooth® wireless support if optional cards are purchased.

ExpressCard
NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does NOT support PC Cards.
ExpressCard connector	ExpressCard slot
Cards supported	34-mm ExpressCards

Ports and Connectors
Audio	microphone connector, stereo headphone/ speakers connector
Video	15-pin VGA connector
Network adapter	RJ-45 connector
USB	one 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector, one eSATA/USB 2.0-compliant connector
Memory card reader	5-in-1 memory card reader
Mini-Card	PCI-E Half-Mini Card support for WLAN PCI-E Full-Mini Card support for WWAN

Display
Type	White Light Emitting Diode (WLED) display
Size	13.3 inch high definition (HD)
Active area (X/Y)	293.4 mm x 165.0 mm
Dimensions:
Height	188.8 mm (7.43 inch)
Width	314.1 mm (12.37 inch)
Diagonal	337.8 mm (13.3 inch)
Maximum resolution	1366 x 768 at 262 K colors
Maximum brightness	200 nits
Operating angle	0° (closed) to 135°
Refresh rate	60 Hz
Viewing angles:
Horizontal	40/40
Vertical	15/30
Pixel pitch	0.2148 mm

Keyboard
Number of keys	United States: 86 keysUnited Kingdom: 87 keysBrazil: 87 keysJapan: 90 keys
Layout	QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji

Touchpad
Active area:
X-axis	80.0 mm
Battery
Type	6-cell "smart" lithium-ion (30 WHr)
Charge time with computer off	approximately 4 hours (on a fully discharged battery)
Operating time	battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
Life span	approximately 300 charge/discharge cycles
Dimensions:
Depth	155.20 mm (6.11 inch)
Height	5.65 mm (0.23 inch)
Width	177.60 mm (6.99 inch)
Voltage	11.10 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating	0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
Storage	-40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)
Coin-cell battery	3 V CR2032 lithium

AC Adapter
Type
Input voltage	100-240 VAC
Input current (maximum)	1.5 A
Input frequency	50-60 Hz
Output current	4.34 A (maximum at 4 second pulse)3.34 A (continuous)
Output voltage	19.5 +/- 1.0 VDC
Dimensions:
Height	16 mm (0.63 inch)
Width	66 mm (2.60 inch)
Depth	127 mm (5.00 inch)
Temperature range:
Operating	0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage	-40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)

Physical
Height (front to back)	16.5 mm to 19.7 mm (0.65 inch to 0.78 inch)
Width	330 mm (12.99 inch)
Depth	230 mm (9.05 inch)
Weight (with 6-cell battery)	<1.6 kg (<3.53 lb)

Environmental
Temperature range:
Operating	0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage	-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum):
Operating	10% to 90% (noncondensing)
Storage	5% to 95% (noncondensing)
Maximum vibration:
Operating	0.66 Grms (2–600 Hz)
Storage	1.30 Grms (2–600 Hz)
NOTE: Vibration is measured using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
Maximum shock:
Operating	142 G (2 ms)
Storage	162 G (2 ms)

NOTE: Shock is measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse.

Altitude:
Operating	-15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 10.000 ft)
Storage	-15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft)
Airborne contaminant level	G2 or lower as defined by ANSI/ISA-S71.04-1985

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Hard Drive and Audio Board

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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 Hard Drive and Audio Board

Two hard disk drives with visible internal components and circuit boards (no text or symbols)

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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.
3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Remove the battery.

6. Disconnect the speaker cable from the audio board.

7. Disconnect the hard-drive data cable from the audio board.

8. Remove the screws that secure the audio board and the hard drive to the computer.

9. Lift and remove the hard drive assembly and audio board from the computer.

10. Disengage the audio board from the hard drive.

11. Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
12. Remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket.

Replacing the Hard Drive and Audio Board

To replace the hard drive and audio board, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Battery

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Removing the Battery

Exterior view of a black rectangular electronic component with an orange tab and mounting holes (no text or symbols visible)

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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.

3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.

4. Remove the base cover.

5. Lift the black cable-release clip to release the battery cable from the connector on the system board and disconnect the battery cable.

6. Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer.

7. Lift the battery up and away from the computer.

Replacing the Battery

To replace the battery, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

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Removing the Bluetooth Card

Two electronic components with metallic leads and connectors, no visible text or symbols

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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.
3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Remove the hard drive and audio board.
7. Remove the WLAN card.
8. Remove the LCD cover.
9. Remove the memory.
10. Remove the keyboard.
11. Remove the card reader.
12. Remove the coin-cell battery.
13. Remove the system board.

14. Remove the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the system board.

15. Lift the Bluetooth card up and away from the system board.

Replacing the Bluetooth Card

To replace the Bluetooth card, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Base Cover

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Removing the Base Cover

Black rectangular electronic component with mounting holes and a small label on the side (no visible text or symbols)

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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.
3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.

4. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer.

5. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the back of the computer.

6. Slide the base cover towards the front of the computer.

7. Lift the base cover up and away from the computer.

Replacing the Base Cover

To replace the base cover, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Camera

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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 Camera

Close-up of a black electronic circuit board with visible components and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.
3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Remove the display bezel.
7. Remove the display panel.

8. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the camera to release it from the display cover.

9. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera, and remove the camera from the computer.

Replacing the Camera

To replace the camera, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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ExpressCard/ SD Card Reader

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Removing the ExpressCard/ SD Card Reader

Close-up of a computer motherboard showing two electronic components with visible circuitry and connectors (no text or symbols)

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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.

3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.

4. Remove the base cover.

5. Remove the battery.

6. Remove the hard drive and audio board.

7. Remove the WLAN card.

8. Remove the LCD cover.

9. Remove the memory.

10. Remove the keyboard.

11. Remove the screws that secure the card reader to the computer.

12. Carefully turn over the computer.

13. Lift the clip that secures the hard-drive data cable to the system board and disconnect it from its connector on the system board.

14. Lift the card reader up and away from the computer.

Replacing the Card Reader

To replace the card reader, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Coin-Cell Battery

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Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.

3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.

4. Remove the base cover.

5. Remove the battery.

6. Remove the hard drive and audio board.

7. Remove the LCD cover.

8. Remove the keyboard.

9. Remove the card reader.

10. Remove the tape that secures the coin-cell battery cable to the computer.

11. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board.

12. Remove the coin-cell battery and cable from the computer.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

To replace the coin-cell battery, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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ExpressCard

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Removing the ExpressCard

Metallic mechanical component with two rectangular slots and a U-shaped top (no visible text or symbols)

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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Press in on the ExpressCard to release it from the computer.

3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer.

Replacing the ExpressCard

To replace the ExpressCard, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Display Closure Sensor

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Removing the Display Closure Sensor

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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.

3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.

4. Remove the base cover.

5. Remove the battery.

6. Remove the screw that secures the display closure board to the computer.

7. Carefully slide the white latch to disconnect the flex cable that connects the display closure sensor to the computer.

8. Remove the display closure sensor from the computer.

Replacing the Display Closure Sensor

To replace the display closure sensor, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Hard Drive Cable Kit

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Installing the Hard Drive Cable Kit

Rubber Bumper Double-sided tape HDD Flex Cable

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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.
3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Remove the battery.

Interior view of a computer motherboard showing exposed circuit boards and memory compartments (no text or symbols visible)

1. Disconnect both ends of the existing hard drive flex cable from the system board and hard drive connectors.

Laptop screen showing internal components including circuit boards, RAM slots, and a CD card slot (no text or symbols visible)

1. The hard drive flex cable is attached with a double sided tape. Peel off the cable from the system.
   

Laptop's internal circuit board with a highlighted orange battery compartment (no text or symbols visible)

1. Remove the cloth tape from the card reader board edge.
   

NOTE: Skip this step if the cloth tape is not present.

Interior view of a laptop showing exposed circuit board and memory chips (no text or symbols visible)

1. Peel off the double sided tape and attach the rubber bumper to the system.

Laptop interior showing exposed circuit board and internal components, with a magnified inset highlighting a component detail (no text or symbols visible)

1. Peel off the double sided tape from the hard drive flex cable. Connect the cable end labeled 'HDD' to the hard drive connector first, follow by connecting the other end to the system board connector.

Laptop screen showing internal circuit board and memory components, with a yellow highlight on the cover (no text or symbols visible)

1. Press down the cable to attach the double sided tape to the card reader board. Using the halo lines on the below picture as a guideline, do not press beyond the suggested line or to the edge of the card reader to prevent unnecessary bent to the flex cable.

Laptop screen showing internal circuit board and memory components with a red arrow pointing to a component (no text or symbols visible)

1. Re-install back the pre-removal part in reverse order.

NOTE: When replacing the bottom base cover, do not add unnecessary pressure at the hard drive and card reader location. This is to avoid unnecessary edge.

Refer to the Bottom Base Cover replacement procedure for further information.

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Heat Sink and Fan Assembly

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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 Heat Sink and Fan Assembly

Close-up of a computer heat sink with cooling fan and heatsink (no visible text or symbols)

NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.

3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.

4. Remove the base cover.

5. Remove the battery.

6. Remove the hard drive and audio board.

7. Remove the WLAN card.

8. Remove the LCD cover.

9. Remove the memory.

10. Remove the keyboard.

11. Remove the card reader.

12. Remove the coin-cell battery.

13. Remove the system board.

14. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.

15. Remove the screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board.

16. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly up and away from the system board.

Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly

To replace the heat sink and fan assembly, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Keyboard

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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 Keyboard

Black plastic keyboard with visible teeth and control buttons (no text or symbols)

NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.
3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Remove the LCD cover.

7. Remove the screws that secure keyboard to the computer.

8. Flip over the keyboard and lay it on the palm rest.

9. Carefully lift the white clip to release the keyboard cable.

10. Disconnect the keyboard cable from its connector on the system board.

11. Lill the keyboard up and away from the computer.

Replacing the Keyboard

To replace the keyboard, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Display Panel

Dell™ Vostro™ V13 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 Display Panel

Rectangular electronic device with black top panel and silver frame (no visible text or symbols)

NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.
3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Remove the display bezel.

6. Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display cover.

7. Carefully flip the display panel towards the keyboard.

8. Remove the adhesive tape that secures the display-panel cable to the display cover.

9. Remove the display panel from the computer.

Replacing the Display Panel

To replace the display panel, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Display Bezel

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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 Display Bezel

Simple black rectangular outline on white background, no text or symbols present

NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the screw covers from the display bezel.
3. Remove the screws that secure the display bezel to the display assembly.
4. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry under the display bezel to release it from the display assembly.
5. Lift the display bezel and remove it from the display assembly.

Replacing the Display Bezel

To replace the display bezel, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Memory

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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

NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.
3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Remove the LCD cover.

7. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up.

8. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system board, drawing the module from the system board at a 45-degree angle.

Replacing the Memory Module

1. Place the memory module at a 45-degree angle at the connector on the system board, and align the notch in the module with the tab on the connector.
2. Press down on the module until it clicks into place. If the module does not click into place, remove the module and reinstall it.

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Palm Rest and Display Assembly

Dell™ Vostro™ V13 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 Palm Rest and Display Assembly

Two views of a black electronic device with visible internal components and wires (no text or symbols)

NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.

3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.

4. Remove the base cover.

5. Remove the battery.

6. Remove the hard drive and audio board.

7. Remove the WLAN card.

8. Remove the LCD cover.

9. Remove the memory.

10. Remove the keyboard.

11. Remove the card reader.

12. Remove the coin-cell battery.

13. Remove the system board.

14. Remove the screws on the right of the display hinge.

15. Remove the screws on the left of the display hinge to release the display assembly from the palm rest.

16. Release the antennae, camera, and display cables and remove them from the palm rest.

17. Remove the palm rest from the display assembly.

Replacing the Palm Rest and Display Assembly

To replace the palm rest and display assembly, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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LED Cover

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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 LED Cover

Black rectangular electronic component with no visible text or symbols

NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Starting from the right side of the computer, use a plastic scribe to gently pry up the LED cover from the computer chassis.
3. Carefully pull the LED cover toward the keyboard, then flip it up toward the display.
4. Disconnect the LED board cable from its connector on the LED cover.
5. Lift the LED cover up and away from the computer.

Laptop keyboard with exposed internal components and a partially open top panel (no visible text or symbols)

Replacing the LED Cover

To replace the LED cover, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Secure Digital (SD) Card

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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 SD Card

NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Press in on the SD card to release the SD card from the computer.

3. Slide the SD card out of the computer.

Replacing the SD Card

To replace the SD card, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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SIM Card Reader

Dell™ Vostro™ V13 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 SIM Card Reader

NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.
3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Remove the battery.

6. Slide the white latch to disconnect the flex cable from the SIM card reader.

7. Remove the screw that secures the SIM card reader to the computer.

8. Remove the SIM card reader from the computer.

Replacing the SIM Card Reader

To replace the SIM card reader, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card

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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 SIM Card

NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the LCD cover.
4. Remove the keyboard.

5. Slide the SIM card holder and lift it to release the SIM card from the SIM card holder.

6. Remove the SIM card from the SIM card holder.

Replacing the SIM Card

To replace the SIM card, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Speaker

Dell™ Vostro™ V13 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 Speaker

Black electronic device with attached wires and a small label (no readable text or symbols)

NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.
3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Remove the battery
6. Remove the display closure sensor.

7. Disconnect the touch-pad cable from its connector on the system board.

8. Remove the tape to release the speaker cable from its routing guide in the computer.

9. Disconnect the speaker cable from the audio board and remove it from its routing guide in the computer.

10. Carefully pull up the flex cable and remove it from the speaker.

11. Remove the screws that secure the speaker to the computer.

12. Lift the speaker up and away from the computer.

Replacing the Speaker

To replace the speaker, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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System Board

Dell™ Vostro™ V13 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 System Board

Green printed circuit board with various components and connectors (no visible text or symbols)

NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.

3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.

4. Remove the base cover.

5. Remove the battery.

6. Remove the hard drive and audio board.

7. Remove the WLAN card.

8. Remove the LCD cover.

9. Remove the memory.

10. Remove the keyboard.

11. Remove the card reader.

12. Remove the coin-cell battery.

13. Pull up the blue tab to disconnect the display cable from the system board.

14. Gently turn over the computer and remove the tape to release the antennae cables from the system board.

15. Disconnect the camera cable from the system board.

16. Disconnect the display status sensor and touch-pad flex cables from the system board.

17. Remove the screws that secure the system board and fan to the computer.

18. Remove the system board from the computer.

Replacing the System Board

To replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card

Dell™ Vostro™ V13 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 WLAN Card

NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.
3. Remove the SD card, if applicable.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Remove the battery.

6. Remove the antenna cables from the WLAN card.

7. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system board.

8. Gently pry the WLAN card from the system board.

9. Pull the WLAN card away from its connector on the system board and remove it from the computer.

Replacing the WLAN Card

To replace the WLAN Card, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Working on Your Computer

Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual

Before Working Inside Your Computer
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
After Working Inside Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist:

You have performed the steps in Working on Your Computer.
You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

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.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. 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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.

To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).
3. 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.

1. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.
2. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
3. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.

1. Remove the main battery (see Battery).
2. Turn the computer top-side up.
3. Open the display.
4. Press the power button to ground the system board.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the display.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.

1. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots.
2. Remove the hard drive (see Hard Drive).

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

Small flat-blade screwdriver

0 Phillips screwdriver

1 Phillips screwdriver

Small plastic scribe
Flash BIOS update program CD

Turning Off Your Computer

CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.

1. Shut down the operating system:

In Windows Vista®:

Click Start 📋, then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down.

In Windows® XP:

Click Start→Turn Off Computer→Turn Off.

The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete.

1. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off.

After Working Inside Your Computer

After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on 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.

1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.

CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.

1. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
2. Replace the battery.
3. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
4. Turn on your computer.

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