Dell Precision 3510 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P48F Regulatory Type: P48F001
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. Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
Working on your computer 1 Safety instructions 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 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.
Before working inside your computer To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions. 2. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 3. Turn off your computer, see Turning off your computer. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 4.
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 or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard. 2.
Removing and installing components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended tools The procedures in this document require the following tools: • Small flat blade screwdriver • Phillips #0 screwdriver • Phillips #1 screwdriver • Small plastic scribe Removing the base cover 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. To remove the base cover: a.
Installing the base cover 1. Align the base cover with the screw holders on the computer. 2. Press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer. 4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the battery NOTE: If your computer supports the 6-cell battery, it will not support a hard drive. 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3.
NOTE: This step is applicable only for a 6-cell battery 5. Unroute the cable from the routing channel [1] and remove the cable from the battery [2]. NOTE: This step is applicable only for a 4-cell battery. Installing the battery NOTE: If your computer supports the 6-cell battery, it will not support a hard drive. 1. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery. 2. Route the battery cable through the routing channel on the battery.
NOTE: This step is applicable only for a 4-cell battery. 3. Insert the battery into the slot on the computer. 4. Tighten the screws to secure the battery to the computer. 5. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board. 6. Install the base cover. 7. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the hard drive assembly 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. base cover b. battery 3.
4. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive [1] and lift the hard drive from the hard drive bracket [2]. Installing the hard drive into the hard drive bracket 1. Align the screw holders on the hard drive with the screws on the hard drive bracket. 2. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bracket. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. 4. Install the: a. hard drive assembly b. battery c.
5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your system. Installing the hard drive assembly 1. Insert the hard drive assembly into the slot on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive assembly to the computer. 3. Connect the hard drive cable to the connector on the hard drive and on the system board. 4. Install the: a. battery b. base cover 5. Follow the procedures in After working inside your system. Installing the optional M.2 SSD 1.
Installing the optional PCIe SSD 1. Insert the SSD clip into the slot on the computer. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the SSD clip to the computer. 3. Insert the SSD into the connector on the computer. 4. Place the SSD bracket over the SSD and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer. 5. Install the: a. battery b. base cover 6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the optional PCIe SSD 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2.
Removing the memory module 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. base cover b. battery 3. Pull the clips securing the memory module until the memory module pops up [1]. 4. Remove the memory module from the system board [2]. Installing the memory module 1. Insert the memory module into the memory module socket until the clips secure the memory module. 2. Install the: a. battery b. base cover 3.
Removing the WLAN card 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. base cover b. battery 3. To remove the WLAN card: a. b. c. d. e. Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket to the WLAN card [1]. Remove the metal bracket [2]. Disconnect the WLAN cables from the connectors on the WLAN card [3]. Unroute the WLAN cables from the routing channel. Remove the WLAN card from the computer [4]. Installing the WLAN card 1.
a. base cover b. battery 3. To remove the WWAN card: a. b. c. d. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card [1]. Disconnect the WWAN cables from the connectors on the WWAN card [2]. Unroute the WWAN cables from the routing channel. Remove the WWAN card from the computer [3]. Installing the WWAN card 1. Insert the WWAN card into the slot on the computer. 2. Route the WWAN cables through the routing channel. 3. Connect the WWAN cables to the connectors on the WWAN card. 4.
d. Disconnect the power connector port cable from the computer [4]. Installing the power connector port 1. Insert the power connector port into the slot on the computer. 2. Place the metal bracket on the power connector port. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the power connector port to the computer. 4. Route the power connector port cable through the routing channels. 5. Connect the power connector port cable to the connector on the system board. 6. Install the: a. battery b. base cover 7.
4. To remove the keyboard: a. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer [1]. b. Lift the keyboard and slide it to remove it from computer [2, 3]. Installing the keyboard 1. Align the keyboard with the screw holders on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard to the computer. 3. Align the keyboard trim with the tabs on the computer and press it until it clicks into place 4. Connect the keyboard cables to the connectors on the system board. 5. Install the: a.
c. WLAN d. WWAN 3. To remove the display hinge brackets: a. Remove the screw that secures the display hinge bracket to the computer [1]. b. Remove the display hinge bracket from the computer [2]. 4. To disconnect display cable: a. b. c. d. 5. Unroute the WLAN and WWAN cables from the dock frame [1]. Remove the screw that secures the eDP cable bracket to the computer [2]. Remove the eDP cable bracket to access the display cable [3]. Disconnect the eDP cable from the system board [4].
b. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly [2] c. Release the antenna cables and display cable from the routing channel [3]. 6. To remove the display assembly: a. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer [1]. b. Open the display [2] and lift the display assembly to remove it from the computer [3]. Installing the display assembly 1. Place the display assembly to align with the screw holders on the computer. 2.
8. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the display bezel 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. base cover b. battery c. display assembly 3. Using a plastic scribe, release the tabs on the edges to release the display bezel from the display assembly [1, 2]. 4. Remove the display bezel from the display assembly. Installing the display bezel 1. Place the display bezel on the display assembly. 2.
c. display assembly d. display bezel 3. To remove the display panel: a. b. c. d. e. Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly [1]. Lift the display panel and flip the display panel to access the eDP cable [2]. Peel the adhesive tape [3] to access the eDP cable. Disconnect the eDP cable from the connector [4, 5, 6]. Lift the display panel from the computer. Installing the display panel 1. Connect the eDP cable to the connector and fix the adhesive tape. 2.
a. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the display assembly [1]. b. Lift the camera away from the display assembly [2]. Installing the camera 1. Place the camera on the display assembly. 2. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the display assembly 3. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. 4. display bezel display assembly WWAN WLAN battery base cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your system. Removing the dock frame 1.
c. Disconnect the keyboard cables [4, 5]. 4. To remove the eDP cable: a. Unroute the WWAN and WLAN cables from the doc frame [1]. b. Remove the screw and lift the metal bracket [2, 3]. c. Disconnect the eDP cable [4]. 5. To remove the dock frame: a. Remove the screws that secure the dock frame to the computer [1]. b. Lift the dock frame from the computer [2].
Installing the dock frame 1. Place the dock frame on the computer and tighten the screws. 2. Connect the eDP cable. 3. Place the metal bracket and tighten the screw. 4. Connect the keyboard cable. 5. Place the SSD plate and tighten the screw to secure it. NOTE: This step is required only if the PCIe SSD card is removed. 6. Tighten the screws to secure the dock frame to the computer. 7. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. 8. WWAN card WLAN card hard drive assembly or M.
3. To remove the SmartCard reader board: a. b. c. d. Disconnect the SmartCard reader board cable from the USH board [1, 2]. Peel the cable to release from the adhesive. Remove the screws that secure the SmartCard reader board to the computer [3]. Lift the SmartCard reader board from the computer [4]. Installing the optional SmartCard reader board 1. Insert the SmartCard reader board into the slot on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the SmartCard reader board to the computer. 3.
a. Remove the screw to release the metal bracket that secures the finger print reader board to the computer [1]. b. Lift the metal bracket from the computer [2]. c. Disconnect the finger print reader cable from the finger print reader board [3] [4]. d. Lift the finger print reader board from the computer [5]. Installing the optional finger print reader board 1. Insert the finger print reader board into the slot on the computer. 2. Connect the finger print reader cable to the finger print reader board.
a. Disconnect the LED board cable from the connector on the LED board [1, 2]. b. Remove the screw that secures the LED board to the computer [3]. c. Lift the LED board from the computer [4]. Installing the LED board 1. Insert the LED board into the slot on the computer. 2. Tighten the screw that secures the LED board to the computer. 3. Connect the LED board cable to the connector on the LED board. 4. Install the: a. b. c. d. 5. dock frame hard drive assembly or M.
c. Lift the heat sink assembly from the system board [8]. Installing the heat sink assembly 1. Place the heat sink assembly on the system board and align it with the screw holders. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board. 3. Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board. 4. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. 5. dock frame WWAN WLAN hard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD battery base cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Installing the coin cell battery 1. Place the coin cell battery into the slot on the system board. 2. Connect the coin cell battery cable to the connector on the system board. 3. Install the: a. battery b. base cover 4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the speakers 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the: a. b. c. d. e. 3. base cover battery memory module hard drive assembly or M.
Installing the speakers 1. Place the speakers into the slots on the computer. 2. Route the speaker cable through the retention clips through the routing channel. 3. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. 4. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. 5. dock frame WLAN WWAN hard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD battery base cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the system board 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
4. To remove the system board: a. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis [1]. b. Slide the system board to disengage the connectors from the slots on the back of the computer. c. Lift the system board from the computer [2]. Installing the system board 1. Align the system board with the screw holders on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer. 3.
5. Install the: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. 6. 32 power connector port WLAN heat sink assembly WWAN dock frame hard drive assembly or M.2 SSD or PCIe SSD keyboard memory module battery base cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
System setup options 3 NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear. Boot Sequence Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup‐defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive).
Keys Navigation Tab Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. Esc Moves to the previous page till you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system. F1 Displays the System Setup help file. System Setup overview System Setup allows you to: • • • Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer.
Option Description Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio Controller, WiFi Device, WiGig Device, Cellular Device, Bluetooth Device. Battery Information Boot Sequence Displays the battery status and the type of AC adapter connected to the computer. Boot Sequence Boot List Options Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system.
Option Description SATA Operation Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are: Drives SMART Reporting • Disabled • AHCI • RAID On: This option is enabled by default. Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. All drives are enabled by default. The options are: • SATA-0 • SATA-1 • SATA-2 • M.2 PCIe SSD-0 This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup.
Option Description • Keyboard Illumination Enable Internal Speaker (by default enable) This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard brightness level can be set from 0% to 100%. The options are: • Disabled • Dim • Bright (enabled by default) Keyboard Backlight with AC The Keyboard Backlight with AC option does not affect the main keyboard illumination feature. Keyboard Illumination will continue to support the various illumination levels.
Option Description System Password Allows you to set, change or delete the system password. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately. Default setting: Not set Mini Card SSD Password Allows you to set, change or delete the Mini Card SSD Password. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately. Default setting: Not set Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords. Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected.
Option Description Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are: • Deactivate • Disable • Activate NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further changes will be allowed Default setting: Deactivate CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.
Option Description • Replace from File—Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected file • Append from File—Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected file • Delete—Deletes the selected key • Reset All Keys—Resets to default setting • Delete All Keys—Deletes all the keys NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made will be erased and the keys will restore to default settings.
Option Description Default setting: The option is enabled. C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states. • C states Default setting: The option is enabled. Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor. • Enable Intel TurboBoost Default setting: The option is enabled. Hyper-Thread Control Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading in the processor. • Disabled • Enabled Default setting: Enabled.
Option Description Wireless Radio Control Allows you to enable or disable the feature that automatically switches from wired or wireless networks without depending on the physical connection. • Control WLAN Radio • Control WWAN Radio Default setting: The option is disabled. Wake on LAN/ WLAN Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer from the Off state when triggered by a LAN signal.
Option Description • Primarily AC use • Custom If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop. NOTE: All charging mode may not be available for all the batteries. To enable this option, disable the Advanced Battery Charge Configuration option. POST Behavior screen options Option Description Adapter Warnings Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power adapters.
Option Description • MEBx Hotkey Lock Mode Enable/Secondary Allows you to specify whether the MEBx Hotkey function should enable, during the system boot. Default Setting: Enable MEBx Hotkey Fastboot Extended BIOS POST Time Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are: • Minimal • Thorough (default) • Auto Allows you to create an additional preboot delay. The options are: • 0 seconds. This option is enabled by default.
Option Description • GPS (on WWAN Module) • WLAN/WiGig • Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default. NOTE: For WLAN and WiGig enable or disable controls are tied together and they cannot be enabled or disabled independently. Wireless Device Enable Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices. • WWAN/GPS • WLAN/WiGig • Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default. Maintenance screen options Option Description Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.
Option Description Power Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events. Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet 1. Restart the computer. 2. Go to Dell.com/support. 3. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled. Assigning a system password and setup password You can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and/or Setup Password only when Password Status is Unlocked. If the Password Status is Locked, you cannot change the System Password.
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted. 5. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes. 6. Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup. The computer reboots.
4 Technical specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer in: • Windows 10, click or tap Start → Settings → System → About. • Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, click or tap Start Info. • Windows 7, click Start → PC Settings → PC and devices → PC , right-click My Computer, and then select Properties.
Memory specifications Feature Specification Memory connector Two SODIMM slots Memory capacity 4 GB and 8 GB Memory type DDR4 SDRAM Speed 2133 MHz Minimum memory 4 GB Maximum memory 8 GB NOTE: Intel Xeon processor supports Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory. Audio specifications Feature Specification Types High-definition audio Controller Realtek ALC3235 Stereo conversion Digital audio-out through HDMI — up to 7.
Feature Specification External display support • 19-pin HDMI connector • 15-pin VGA connector Camera specifications Feature Specification HD Panel Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels FHD Panel Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels HD Panel Video Resolution (maximum) 1366 x 768 pixels FHD Panel Video Resolution (maximum) 1920 x 1080 pixels Diagonal viewing angle 74° Communication specifications Features Specification Network adapter 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet (RJ-45) Wireless Internal wireless local
Feature Specification Memory card reader Up to SD4.0 Micro SIM (uSIM) card One external (optional) Docking port Docking has two options: • One e-docking port • Optional Thunderbolt 3 cable docking port Contactless smart card specifications Feature Specification Supported Smart Cards/ Technologies BTO with USH Display specifications Feature Type Specification • Non-touch FHD anti-glare • HD anti-glare Height 360 mm (14.17 inches) Width 224.3 mm (8.83 inches) Diagonal 396.24 mm (15.
Feature Specification Touch FHD antiglare: Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 Maximum brightness 300 nits Refresh rate 60 Hz Maximum viewing angles (horizontal) 80/80 Maximum viewing angles (vertical) 80/80 Pixel pitch 0.179 mm (0.007 inches) HD anti-glare: Maximum resolution 1366 x 768 Maximum brightness 200 nits Refresh rate 60 Hz Maximum viewing angles (horizontal) 40/40 Maximum viewing angles (vertical) +10/-30 Pixel pitch 0.252 mm (0.
Feature Specification Y-axis 53.00 mm Battery specifications Feature Type Specification • 62 Whr (4–cell) • 84 Whr (6–cell) 62 Whr (4–cell): Depth 233.00 mm (9.17 inches) Height 7.05 mm (0.27 inch) Width 94.80 mm (3.73 inches) Weight 325 g (0.72 lb) Voltage 7.6 V DC 84 Whr (6–cell): Depth 332.00 mm (13.07 inches) Height 7.7 mm (0.303 inches) Width 92.6 mm (3.65 inches) Weight 430.00 g (0.95 lb) Voltage 11.
Feature Specification Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Output current 3.34 A Rated output voltage 19.5 +/– 1.0 V DC Temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (Operating) Temperature range –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F) (Non-Operating) Physical specifications Feature Front height Back height Specification • Non touch — 24.55 mm (0.97 inch) • Touch — 24.55 mm (0.97 inch) • Non touch — 24.55 mm (0.97 inch) • Touch — 26.10 mm (1.03 inch) Width 377.10 mm (14.
Altitude (maximum) Specifications Operating 0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10,000 ft) Non-operating 0 m to 10,668 m (0 ft to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G1 as defined by ISA-71.
Diagnostics 5 If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.
1. Shutdown the computer. 2. Press and hold the fn key, while pressing the power button, and then release both. The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window displays, listing all devices detected in the computer. The diagnostics starts running the tests on all the detected devices. 3. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window displays, listing all devices detected in the computer.
Amber blinking pattern Problem description Suggested resolution 2,4 Memory Memory/RAM failure 2,5 Memory Invalid memory installed 2,6 System board: Chipset System board / Chipset error 2,7 LCD Replace the system board 3,1 RTC Power Failure CMOS battery failure 3,2 PCI/Video PCI or video card/chip failure The blinking patterns will consist of 2 set of numbers being represented by (First Group: Amber blinks, Second Group: White blinks) NOTE: 1.
Contacting Dell 6 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 catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Go to Dell.com/support. 2. Select your support category. 3.