Dell Vostro 3660 3669 Owner's Manual
Summary
The Dell Vostro 3660 and 3669 desktop Owner's Manual provides step-by-step instructions for removing and installing internal components including memory, storage drives, and expansion cards. It covers safety precautions, recommended tools, and cable routing for the regulatory model D19M. Intended for field technicians and end users performing hardware upgrades or part replacements on Vostro 3660-series small form factor desktops.
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Dell Vostro 3660/3669 Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: D19M Regulatory Type: D19M002
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Dell Vostro 3660/3669 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D19M Regulatory Type: D19M002
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents 1 Working on your computer.............................................................................................................................6 Safety instructions......................
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Removing the heat sink assembly............................................................................................................................ Installing the heat sink assembly..............
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4 Troubleshooting your computer...................................................................................................................37 Diagnostics...........................................
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Working on your computer 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,...
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Turning off your computer Turning off your computer — Windows 10 CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Click or t...
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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 t...
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Front Bezel Removing the bezel 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the cover. 3 To remove the bezel: Lift the tabs to release the bezel from the chassis. Push the b...
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Hard drive Removing the 3.5 inch hard drive assembly 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: cover bezel 3 To remove the hard drive assembly: Remove the screw that...
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Installing the 3.5 inch hard drive assembly 1 Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bracket. 2 Secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket by using the screws. 3 Insert the hard drive assembly...
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Pull one side of the hard drive bracket to disengage the pins on the bracket from the slots on the hard drive [1]. Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket [2]. Installing the 2.5 inch hard d...
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4 To remove the optical drive bracket: Remove the M2L2 screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive. Remove the optical drive bracket from the optical drive. Installing the optica...
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WLAN card Removing the WLAN card 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: cover bezel 3 Open the front panel door. 4 To remove the WLAN card: Loosen the M2.5*6.3 ca...
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Memory module Removing the memory module 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: cover bezel 3 Open the front bezel door. 4 To remove the memory module: Push the m...
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NOTE: The release tab is at the base of the expansion card. Installing the PCIe expansion card 1 Pull the release latch backward to open. 2 Insert the PCIe expansion card to the connector on the syste...
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Installing the power supply unit (PSU) 1 Insert the PSU into the PSU slot and slide it toward the back of the computer until it clicks into place. 2 Tighten the 6-32x L6.35 screws to secure the PSU to...
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Installing the power switch 1 Insert the power switch into the slot from the front of the computer and press it until it clicks into place. 2 Align the cable with the pins on the connector and connect...
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Installing the coin cell battery 1 Hold the coin cell battery with the "+" sign facing up and slide it under the securing tabs at the positive side of the connector. 2 Press the battery into...
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6 Install the: bezel cover 7 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Processor Removing the processor 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: c...
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System fan Removing the system fan 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: cover bezel 3 Open the front panel door. 4 To remove the system fan: Disconnect the syst...
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cover bezel 3 Open the front panel door. 4 Remove the: heat sink assembly processor PCIe expansion card memory module WLAN card system fan 5 Disconnect all the cables from the connectors on the system...
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System board layout CPU fan connector PSU connector Memory module connectors Power switch connector SATA power connector 1 SATA1/optical drive connector SATA0 connector SATA3 connector SATA2 connector...
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Technology and components Processors Vostro 3660 systems are shipped with Intel 6th generation core processor technology. Vostro 3669 systems are shipped with Intel 7th generation core processor techn...
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Verifying the processor usage in Resource Monitor 1 Right click the desktop. 2 Select Start Task Manager. The Windows Task Manager window is displayed. 3 Click the Performance tab in the Windows Task ...
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Chipsets All Desktops communicate with the CPU through the chipset. This system is shipped with the Intel 100 Series chipset. Downloading the chipset driver 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to Dell.com/su...
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Intel chipset drivers Verify if the Intel chipset drivers are already installed in the computer. Table 1. Intel chipset drivers Before installation After installation Technology and components
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Intel HD Graphics This computer is shipped with the Intel HD Graphics graphics chipset. Intel HD Graphics drivers Verify if the Intel HD Graphics drivers are already installed in the computer. Table 2...
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Adjusting brightness in Windows 10 To enable or disable automatic screen brightness adjustment: 1 Right click All Settings → System → Display. 2 Use the Adjust my screen brightness automatically slide...
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Entering BIOS setup 1 Turn on or restart your laptop. 2 When the Dell logo appears, perform one of the following actions to enter the BIOS setup program: With keyboard — Tap F2 until the Entering BIOS...
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Speed Currently, there are 3 speed modes defined by the latest USB 3.0 specification. They are Super-Speed, Hi-Speed and Full-Speed. The new Super Speed mode has a transfer rate of 4.8Gbps. While the ...
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USB 3.0 Drive Docks & Adapters USB 3.0 Flash Drives & Readers USB 3.0 Solid-state Drives USB 3.0 RAIDs Optical Media Drives Multimedia Devices Networking USB 3.0 Adapter Cards & Hubs Compa...
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Automotive Connection System - New cables and connectors for automotive video systems, designed to meet the unique demands of the motoring environment while delivering true HD quality Advantages of HD...
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Key Specifications The table below shows the specifications comparison between DDR3 vs. DDR4: Table 4. DDR3 vs DDR4 Feature/Option DDR3 DDR4 DDR 4 Advantages Chip Densities 512 Mb-8 Gb 4 Gb-16 Gb Larg...
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The key notch on a DDR4 module is in a different location from the key notch on a DDR3 module. Both notches are on the insertion edge but the notch location on the DDR4 is slightly different, to preve...
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NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the desktop. Turn off the computer and try again. Realtek HD audio drivers Verify if the Realtek audio ...
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Troubleshooting your computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like diagnostic lights, beep codes, and error messages during the operation of the computer. Diagnostics The computer ...
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Error messages Description DRIVE NOT READY The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay. ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD The computer can...
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Error messages Description KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. R...
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Error messages Description SHUTDOWN FAILURE A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in Dell Diagnostics. If the message reappears, Contact Dell. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LO...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 57 |
| File Size | 3.96 MB |
| Published | May 12, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my computer shows a memory error message?
You should reinstall the memory module or, if necessary, replace it.
How can I troubleshoot issues with my external keyboard?
Check the cable connection, restart the computer, and run specific tests in Dell Diagnostics.
What are the key components that require special removal procedures besides the hard drive?
You must handle the bezel, optical drive assembly, WLAN card, and memory modules individually.