Dell 220S, 420 manual Remove the System Board

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System Board

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

Remove the System Board

Replacing a System Board

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 likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

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

Remove the System Board

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:

a.Remove the chassis support bracket (see Removing the Chassis Support Bracket).

b.Slide the optical drive forward far enough to gain access to the PWR1 connector on the system board.

4.Remove all expansion cards (see Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card). Store them temporarily in separate antistatic packaging to prevent damage from discharge of static electricity.

5.Disconnect all the CD/DVD/hard drive data cables from the system board.

6.Disconnect all front panel cables from the system board.

7.Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board.

8.If the system board is being replaced with another system board:

a.Remove the processor heat sink/fan assembly (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly).

b.Remove the memory modules from the system board (see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module) and place them individually into antistatic packaging.

c.Remove the processor from the system board (see Removing the Processor) and place it into antistatic packaging.

9.Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board.

10.Disconnect any additional cables from the system board.

11.Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer chassis.

CAUTION: The system board is extremely fragile. Exercise great care when handling the system board.

12. Carefully lift the system board out of the computer chassis and place it into antistatic packaging.

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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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