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Working on Your Computer

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

Recommended Tools

Before Working on Your Computer

Inside View of Your Computer

System Board Components

After Working on Your Computer

This document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that:

•You have performed the steps in Working on Your Computer.

•You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

•When replacing a component, you have already removed the original, if installed.

NOTE: The color of your computer and certain computer components may appear differently than shown in this document.

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

•Small flat-blade screwdriver

•Phillips screwdriver

•Small plastic scribe

•Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com)

Before Working on Your Computer

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety.

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.

NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

1.Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.

2.Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.

3.Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.

4.Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

5.Press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to ground the system board.

NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.

Turning Off Your Computer

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.

1. Shut down the operating system.

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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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