Dell 420, 220S manual Hard Drives, Removing a Hard Drive

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Drives

Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual

Hard Drives

Media Card Reader

Optical Drive

Removing a Drive Bay Break-Away Metal Plate

CAUTION: 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.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

NOTICE: The procedure for removing and replacing drives is identical (except where noted) for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; the illustrations provided are for example only and may not represent your particular computer precisely.

Hard Drives

CAUTION: 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.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you remove the drive.

Removing a Hard Drive

1.Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3.For the Vostro 220s, remove the chassis support bracket (see Removing the Chassis Support Bracket).

4.Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the back of the drive.

5.For the Vostro 420 and Vostro 220:

a.Remove the screws securing the hard drive to the drive cage.

b.Slide the drive out of the slot, toward the back of the computer.

Vostro™420

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Contents Models DCSCLF, DCSCMF, Dcscsf Replacing the Bezel BezelRemoving the Bezel Back to Contents Click Save this program to disk, and then click OK Flashing the Bios From a CDFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Back to Contents Removing the Chassis Support Bracket Chassis Support BracketReplacing the Chassis Support Bracket Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card Installing a PCI or PCI Express CardPCI and PCI Express Cards Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Network Type Installed Removed Card SoundReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Visit support.dell.com Contacting DellReplacing the Computer Cover Computer CoverRemoving the Computer Cover Page Replacing the Processor ProcessorRemoving the Processor Page Removing a Hard Drive DrivesHard Drives Vostro Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive Vostro Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderPage Replacing or Adding a Media Card Reader Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Removing an Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing or Adding an Optical Drive Vostro 420 and Vostro Removing a Drive Bay Break-Away Metal PlateVostro 220s Removing the Chassis Fan FanReplacing the Chassis Fan Page Removing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly Processor Heat Sink/Fan AssemblyReplacing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly Removing the I/O Panel PanelReplacing the I/O Panel Replacing or Adding a Memory Module Memory ModulesRemoving Memory Modules Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply DC Power Supply Connectors DC Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire Pin Number Signal name Wire Color Wire SizePin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P10Remove the System Board System BoardReplacing a System Board Page Entering the System Setup Program System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program Screens OverviewBoot Sequence System Setup Program OptionsOption Settings Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Clearing Cmos SettingsBack to Contents Back to Contents Power Lights TroubleshootingTools Beep CodesSystem Messages Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterHardware Troubleshooter Click Start→ Help and SupportStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Adjust the Windows volume control Drive ProblemsEnsure that Microsoft Windows Recognizes the drive Run Check DiskIeee 1394 Device Problems Error MessagesClick Uninstall Operating system not found Contact Dell see Contacting DellLockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsCheck the keyboard cable End the programIf you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsRun the Program Compatibility Wizard If you receive an insufficient memory messagePower Problems Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows Printer ProblemsClick Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer Click Properties and click PortsVerify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft Windows Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Check the monitor power light Video and Monitor ProblemsCheck the diagnostic lights Check the monitor cable connectionAccessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Support Utility Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and ThemesDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Clicking the Dell Support IconRecommended Tools Working on Your ComputerBefore Working on Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerInside View of Your Computer DIMM4 System Board ComponentsSATA2 SATA1 After Working on Your Computer
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220S, 220, 420 specifications

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