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Inspiron 3252 Service Manual Computer Model: Inspiron 3252 Regulatory Model: D14S Regulatory Type: D14S001 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 2
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. Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 3
Contents Before working inside your computer 8 Before you begin 8 Safety instructions 8 Recommended tools 9 After working inside your computer 11 Technical overview 12 Inside View Of Your Computer 12 System-Board Components 13 Removing the computer cover - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 4
Replacing the front bezel 21 Procedure...21 Post-requisites 21 Removing the fan 22 Prerequisites...22 Procedure...22 Replacing the fan 25 Procedure...25 Post-requisites 25 Removing the heat sink 26 Prerequisites...26 Procedure...26 Replacing the heat sink 28 Procedure...28 Post-requisites 28 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 5
Replacing the 3.5-inch hard drive 37 Procedure...37 Post-requisites 37 Removing the 2.5-inch hard drives 38 Prerequisites...38 Procedure...39 Replacing the 2.5-inch hard drives 42 Procedure...42 Post-requisites 42 Removing the drive cage 43 Prerequisites...43 Procedure...44 Replacing the drive - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 6
Replacing the wireless card 54 Procedure...54 Post-requisites 55 Removing the antenna modules 56 Prerequisites...56 Procedure...57 Replacing the antenna modules 59 Procedure...59 Post-requisites 59 Removing the power-button module 60 Prerequisites...60 Procedure...60 Replacing the power-button - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 7
Post-requisites 69 Clearing CMOS Settings 70 Prerequisites 70 Procedure 70 Post-requisites 71 Flashing the BIOS 72 Getting help and contacting Dell 73 Self-help resources 73 Contacting Dell 74 7 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 8
Start → Shut down. NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect all cables such as telephone cables, network cables and - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 9
pins and contacts. CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the safety instructions that shipped with the product or at www - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 10
• Flat-head screwdriver • Plastic scribe 10 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 11
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, and cables you removed before working on - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 12
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 Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 13
System-Board Components 1 fan-cable connector 2 memory-module slot 3 power-button cable connector 4 wireless-card slot 5 password jumper 6 CMOS jumper 7 drive power-cable connector 8 primary hard-drive data cable connector 9 optical-drive data-cable/ 10 coin-cell battery secondary hard- - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 14
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. Procedure 1 Place the computer on its side with the - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 15
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. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the computer cover with - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 16
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 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 17
1 plastic scribe 3 battery socket 2 coin-cell battery 17 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 18
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. Procedure With the positive-side facing up, snap - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 19
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. Prerequisites Remove the computer cover. Procedure 1 Place - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 20
3 Gently rotate and pull the front bezel away from the chassis. 1 front-bezel tabs (3) 3 front bezel 2 chassis 20 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 21
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. Procedure 1 Align and insert the tabs on the front - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 22
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. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Remove the - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 23
2 Press the tab and slide the drive cage outward. 1 tab 3 screws (2) 2 drive cage 3 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 4 Remove the screws that secure the fan to heat sink. 23 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 24
5 Lift the fan, along with its cable, off the heat sink. 1 screws (4) 3 fan cable 2 fan 4 heat sink 24 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 25
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. Procedure 1 Place the fan on the heat sink. 2 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 26
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. WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 27
2 Lift the heat sink off the system board. 1 heat sink 2 captive screws (4) 27 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 28
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 cause - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 29
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. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Remove - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 30
2 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. Do not touch the components on the memory module. 1 memory module 2 securing clips (2) 30 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 31
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 Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 32
2 Insert the memory module into the memory-module slot and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. 1 memory-module slot 3 memory module 5 notch Post-requisites 1 Replace the front bezel. 2 Replace the - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 33
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. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Remove the - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 34
2 Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the drive cage. 1 screws (2) 3 power cable 2 hard-drive assembly 4 data cable 34 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 35
3 Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly toward the inside of the computer and lift it off the drive cage. 1 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. 35 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 36
6 Slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket. 1 screws (2) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive 36 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 37
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. Procedure 1 Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 38
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 Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 39
Procedure 1 Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the hard drive. NOTE: Disconnect the cables from the second hard drive, if installed. 1 hard-drive assembly 3 power cable 2 data cable 2 Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive bracket to the drive cage. 39 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 40
3 Slide and lift the hard-drive assembly off the drive cage. 1 hard-drive assembly 3 drive cage 2 screw 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. 40 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 41
5 Slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket. 1 hard drive 3 screws (4) 2 hard-drive bracket NOTE: Follow step 4 to step 5 to remove the second hard drive, if installed. 41 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 42
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. Procedure 1 Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 43
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 Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 44
Procedure 1 Disconnect the power cables and data cables from all the drives. NOTE: The number and type of drives varies depending on the configuration you ordered. 1 drive cage 3 optical-drive cable 2 hard-drive cable 4 power cable 44 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 45
2 3.5-inch hard drive: Remove the screws that secure the drive cage to the chassis, then press the tab and slide the drive cage outward. 1 screws (3) 3 tab 2 3.5-inch hard drive assembly 45 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 46
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. 1 tab 3 screws (2) 2 2.5-inch hard drive assembly 46 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 47
4 Turn the drive cage at an angle to release the tab on the drive cage from the slot on the chassis. 1 tab 2 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 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 48
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. Procedure 1 Replace the optical drive, if applicable. - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 49
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. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Remove the - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 50
3 Slide the optical-drive assembly out of the drive cage. NOTE: Note the orientation of the optical drive so that you can replace it correctly. 1 optical-drive assembly 3 screws (2) 2 drive cage 4 Carefully pull the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical drive. 1 optical-drive bezel - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 51
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. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical-drive - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 52
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. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Remove the - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 53
4 Slide the wireless card out of the wireless-card slot. 1 screw 3 antenna cables (2) 5 wireless-card slot 2 wireless-card bracket 4 wireless card 53 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 54
inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure CAUTION: To avoid antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card supported by your computer. Connectors on the wireless - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 55
5 Replace the screw that secures the wireless card to the system board. 1 wireless card 3 tab 5 wireless-card bracket 2 notch 4 antenna cables (2) 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 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 56
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. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Remove the - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 57
Procedure 1 Gently slide the antenna cables through the routing hole on the chassis. 1 routing hole 2 antenna cables (2) 2 Remove the screws that secure the antenna modules to the chassis. 57 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 58
3 Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the antenna modules off the chassis. 1 plastic scribe 3 screws (2) 2 antenna cables (2) 4 antenna modules (2) 58 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 59
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. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the antenna - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 60
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. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Remove the - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 61
4 Slide the power-button module, along with its cable, through the slot on the front panel. 1 power-button cable 3 tabs (2) 2 power-button module 61 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 62
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. Procedure 1 Slide the power-button cable through the slot - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 63
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. You must - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 64
2 Remove the screw that secures the front panel to the chassis. 1 front panel 2 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. 64 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 65
5 Starting from the back of the chassis, lift and slide the system board out of the chassis. 1 screws (6) 2 system board 65 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 66
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. You must - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 67
7 Replace the computer cover. 67 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 68
(or restart) your computer. 2 During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear and to wait until you see the operating system's desktop. Then, turn off your computer and try again inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 69
Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Remove the front bezel. 3 Remove the drive cage. Procedure 1 Remove the jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and replace it on pins 1 and 2. 2 Wait for 5 seconds. 3 Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3. 1 jumper plug 3 pin 2 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 70
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. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Remove the - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 71
3 Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3. 1 jumper plug 3 pin 2 Post-requisites 1 Replace the drive cage. 2 Replace the front bezel. 3 Replace the computer cover. 2 pin 1 4 pin 3 71 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 72
2 Go to www.dell.com/support. 3 Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your computer and click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer -click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. 72 - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 73
Enter. Accessing help in Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.com/support/linux Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and - Dell Inspiron 3252 Small Desktop | Inspiron 3252 Service Manual - Page 74
Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell. NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country. NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find
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Computer Model: Inspiron 3252
Regulatory Model: D14S
Regulatory Type: D14S001