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Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual
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.
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Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Overview Use System Setup as follows: l To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer l To set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password l To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use System Setup
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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 Cache Size Displays the processor cache size. CPU ID Displays the processor I
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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
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Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual 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 tech
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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. Memory compatibility error 3. Replace the memory. 4. Replace the system board. ON-FLASH-ON 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 Memory is detected but has with both modules. errors 3. Replace the memory. 4. Replace the system board. O
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Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual ExpressCard Secure Digital (SD) Card Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Battery Base Cover SIM Card Reader Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Display Closure Sensor Hard Drive and Audio Board LED Cover Speaker Keyboard Memory ExpressCard/SD Card Reader Coin-Cell Battery System Board Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technolo
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Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Vostro™ Service Manual 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 Processor Memory Video Audio Communications ExpressCard Ports and Connectors Display Keyboard Touch Pad Battery AC Adapter Physical Environmental System Information
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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
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Y-axis 40.7 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:
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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 Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Hard Drive and Audio 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 Hard Drive and Audio Board NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. Follow the procedures i
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Back to Contents Page Battery 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 Battery 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
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Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 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 Bluetooth Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. Follow the
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Back to Contents Page Base Cover 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 Base Cover 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 Co
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Back to Contents Page Camera 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 Camera 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.
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Back to Contents Page ExpressCard/SD 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 ExpressCard/SD 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
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Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery 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 Coin-Cell Battery 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
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Back to Contents Page ExpressCard 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 ExpressCard 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
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Back to Contents Page Display Closure Sensor 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 Closure Sensor NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. Follow the procedures in Befo
