Dell 220S, 420 manual Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive

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cutaway channels (2)

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hard-drive release latch

 

 

 

 

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hard drive

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screw guides (4)

 

 

 

 

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power cable

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data cable

 

 

 

 

7.If you are installing a replacement drive, skip to step 3 in Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive.

If you are removing this drive permanently and the drive bay is to remain empty, proceed to step 8.

8.Disconnect the data cable from the system board (see System Board Components) and remove the cable from the computer.

9.Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer.

10.When you restart your computer, check the drive configuration information in the system setup program:

a.Enter the system setup program (see System Setup Program for instructions).

b.In the Drives section of the system setup program, under Drive 0 through 3, set the drive setting to the correct configuration.

Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive

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

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

3.Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

4.For the Vostro 220s:

a.Raise and hold the hard-drive release latch.

b.Slide the drive partway out of the bay, rotate the back of the drive upward until the drive is perpendicular to the drive cage, and guide the screws through the cutaway channels in the drive cage until you can lift the drive away from the computer.

c.Repeat step a and step b for the second hard drive, if installed.

Vostro 220s

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Contents Models DCSCLF, DCSCMF, Dcscsf Removing the Bezel BezelReplacing the Bezel Back to Contents Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Flashing the Bios From a CDClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK Back to Contents Removing the Chassis Support Bracket Chassis Support BracketReplacing the Chassis Support Bracket PCI and PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI or PCI Express CardRemoving a PCI or PCI Express Card Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Network Type Installed Removed Card SoundRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Visit support.dell.com Contacting DellRemoving the Computer Cover Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Page Removing the Processor ProcessorReplacing the Processor Page Hard Drives DrivesRemoving a Hard Drive 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 Removing Memory Modules Memory ModulesReplacing or Adding a Memory Module Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Removing the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing 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 Overview System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program System Setup Program ScreensBoot Sequence System Setup Program OptionsChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Clearing Cmos SettingsBack to Contents Back to Contents Beep Codes TroubleshootingPower Lights ToolsClick Start→ Help and Support Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterSystem Messages Hardware TroubleshooterWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuBattery Problems Solving ProblemsTab Function Run Check Disk Drive ProblemsAdjust the Windows volume control Ensure that Microsoft Windows Recognizes the driveOperating system not found Contact Dell see Contacting Dell Error MessagesIeee 1394 Device Problems Click UninstallEnd the program Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Check the keyboard cableIf you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Run the Program Compatibility WizardNetwork Problems Mouse ProblemsPower Problems Click Properties and click Ports Printer ProblemsVerify that the printer is recognized by Windows Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ PrinterSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsVerify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft Windows Check the monitor cable connection Video and Monitor ProblemsCheck the monitor power light Check the diagnostic lightsClick Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes Dell Technical Update ServiceAccessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Clicking the Dell Support IconTurning Off Your Computer Working on Your ComputerRecommended Tools Before Working on Your ComputerInside View of Your Computer DIMM4 System Board ComponentsSATA2 SATA1 After Working on Your Computer
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