Dell Inspiron 3646 Bedienungshandbuch

Inspiron 36463000 SeriesOwner's ManualComputer Model: Inspiron 3646Regulatory Model: D10SRegulatory Type: D10S001

Technical OverviewWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Be

System-Board Components1 hard-drive data cable connector (HDD1)2 optical-drive data cable connector (ODD1)3 hard-drive and optical-drive power cable c

Removing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the s

Replacing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Removing the Memory ModuleWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

3 Remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.1 memory-module slot 2 memory module3 securing clips (2)15

Replacing the Memory ModuleWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

Procedure1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot.2 Insert the memory module into the memory-module slot, and p

Removing the FanWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Befo

4 Remove the screws that secure the fan to heat-sink assembly on the system board.1 screws (4) 2 fan3 fan cable 4 optical-drive data cable5 optical-d

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

Replacing the FanWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Bef

ProcedureCAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the fan and heat-sink assembly can damage the system board and processor.1 Place the fan on the heat-sink as

Post-requisitesReplace the computer cover.22

Removing the Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the step

Procedure1 Place the computer in an upright position.2 Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially from the top, by moving them outward from

3 Rotate and pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer to release the front bezel clamps from the front panel slots.1 front panel 2 fr

Replacing the Front BezelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the step

Removing the Drive Cage WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the drive cage to the chassis.1 drive cage 2 chassis3 screws (3)2 Lift the drive cage to release it from th

4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the connectors on the hard drive.1 drive cage 2 optical-drive power cable3 optical-drive data cable 4 har

ContentsBefore Working Inside Your Computer...7Before You Begin ...

Replacing the Drive CageWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the Wireless CardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

3 Remove the screw that secures the wireless mini-card to the system board.1 antenna cables (2) 2 screw3 mini-card connector 4 wireless mini-card4 S

Replacing the Wireless CardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

Removing the Optical DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

Replacing the Optical DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

Removing the Hard DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive brackets to the hard-drive.2 Push and slide the hard-drive off the hard-drive brackets.1 har

Replacing the Hard DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the Front I/O-PanelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the s

Replacing the Fan...20Procedure...

3 Slide the front I/O panel towards the side as shown in the illustration to release the clamps from the front panel and pull it away.1 front I/O pan

Replacing the Front I/O-PanelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Removing the Power-Button ModuleWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow t

4 Slide the power-button module along with its cable through the slot on the front panel.1 power-button cable 2 tabs3 power-button module43

Replacing the Power-Button ModuleWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow

Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Procedure1 Locate the battery socket (BT1).For more information on the location of the battery socket, see “System-Board Components”.2 Press the bat

Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow th

Removing the System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the step

4 Lift the system board out of the chassis.1 system board 2 screws (6)49

Replacing the Optical Drive...35Procedure...

Replacing the System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

System SetupOverview CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the system setup program. Certain changes can make

Prerequisites1 Remove the computer cover.2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 5 in “Removing the drive cage”.Procedure1 Locate the password j

Clearing CMOS SettingsWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

6 Press the F1 key to continue and wait till the operating system is completely loaded.7 Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right c

Flashing the BIOSYou 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 o

Getting Help and Contacting DellSelf-Help ResourcesYou can get information and help on Dell products and services using these online self-help resourc

NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery...47Procedure...

Before Working Inside Your ComputerCAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contact

WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, p

After Working Inside Your ComputerCAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.1 Replace all screws