Inspiron 3252 Service Manual Regulatory Model: D14S Regulatory Type: D14S001
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. © 2016 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
Contents 1 Before working inside your computer............................................................................................. 6 Before you begin ...................................................................................................................................................................6 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................................................
Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................21 13 Replacing the heat sink..............................................................................................................22 Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................. 38 25 Replacing the wireless card....................................................................................................... 39 Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................
1 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. Shut down your computer. The shut-down instruction varies depending on the operating system installed on your computer. Power > Shut down. • Windows 10: Click Start > • • Windows 8.
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.
2 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. Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer. 4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5.
3 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Inside View Of Your Computer System-Board Components Inside View Of Your Computer 1. drive cage 3.
System-Board Components 1. 3. 5. 7. 9. 10 fan-cable connector power-button cable connector password jumper drive power-cable connector optical-drive data-cable/secondary hard-drive data-cable connector Technical overview 2. 4. 6. 8. 10.
4 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure Procedure 1. Place the computer on its side with the vents facing up. 2.
5 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Procedure Procedure 1.
6 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program’s settings to default.
7 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
8 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Prerequisites Procedure Prerequisites Remove the computer cover. Procedure 1.
a. front-bezel tabs (3) b. chassis c.
9 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Procedure Post-requisites Procedure 1.
10 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Prerequisites Procedure Prerequisites 1. Remove the computer cover. 2. Remove the front bezel.
1. screws (4) 3. fan cable 2. fan 4.
11 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Procedure Post-requisites Procedure 1. Place the fan on the heat sink. 2.
12 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation.
13 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
14 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Prerequisites Procedure Prerequisites 1. Remove the computer cover. 2.
15 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Procedure Post-requisites Procedure 1.
16 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Prerequisites Procedure Prerequisites 1. Remove the computer cover. 2.
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 26 Removing the 3.
17 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Procedure Post-requisites Procedure 1.
18 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Prerequisites Procedure Prerequisites Remove the computer cover. Procedure 1.
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. Removing the 2.
19 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Procedure Post-requisites Procedure 1.
20 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Prerequisites Procedure Prerequisites 1. Remove the computer cover. 2. Remove the front bezel.
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. screws (2) 4. Turn the drive cage at an angle to release the tab on the drive cage from the slot on the chassis.
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. Remove the optical drive, if applicable.
21 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Procedure Post-requisites Procedure 1. Replace the optical drive, if applicable. 2.
22 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Prerequisites Procedure Prerequisites 1. Remove the computer cover. 2.
a. optical-drive bezel b.
23 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Procedure Post-requisites Procedure 1.
24 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Prerequisites Procedure Prerequisites 1. Remove the computer cover. 2.
25 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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.
26 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Prerequisites Procedure Prerequisites 1. Remove the computer cover. 2.
1. plastic scribe 3. screws (2) 42 Removing the antenna modules 2. antenna cables (2) 4.
27 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Procedure Post-requisites Procedure 1.
28 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Prerequisites Procedure Prerequisites 1. Remove the computer cover. 2.
b. power-button module c.
29 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • • Procedure Post-requisites Procedure 1.
30 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board.
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. screws (6) b.
31 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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board.
32 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. Use BIOS setup program to: • • • Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on.
1. jumper plug 3. pin 2 2. pin 1 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. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.
1. jumper plug 3. pin 2 Post-requisites 1. Replace the drive cage. 2. Replace the front bezel. 3. Replace the computer cover. 52 BIOS setup program 2. pin 1 4.
33 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. 4. Click Drivers & downloads > Find it myself. 5. Select the operating system installed on your computer.
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