Dell 1510 service manual Solving Problems, Battery Problems Drive Problems

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Windows XP:

1.Click StartControl PanelAdd or Remove ProgramsPrograms and Features.

2.Select the program you want to remove.

3.Click Uninstall.

4.See the program documentation for installation instructions.

Windows Vista:

1.Click Start Control PanelProgramsPrograms and Features.

2.Select the program you want to remove.

3.Click Uninstall.

4.See the program documentation for installation instructions.

drive letter :\ is not accessible. The device is not ready — The drive cannot read the disk. Insert a disk into the drive and try again.

Insert bootable media — Insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD.

Non-system disk error — Remove the floppy disk from the floppy drive and restart your computer.

Not enough memory or resources. Close some programs and try again — Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. In some cases, you may have to restart your computer to restore computer resources. If so, run the program that you want to use first.

Operating system not found — Contact Dell Support.

Solving Problems

Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer:

If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed.

If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.

If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s).

If an error message occurs in a program, see the program's documentation.

NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.

Battery Problems

CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

Drive Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

Ensure that Microsoft® Windows® Recognizes the drive —

Windows XP:

Click Start and click My Computer.

Windows Vista:

Click Start and click Computer.

If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.

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Contents Dell Vostro Recommended Tools What You Need to Know for Your SafetyBefore Working on Your Computer Back to Contents Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From a CD Back to Contents Replacing the Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Card Back to Contents Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Replacing the Processor Module Processor ModuleRemoving the Processor Module Back to Contents Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the USB Daughter Card USB Daughter CardRemoving the USB Daughter Card Back to Contents Display Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly Display BezelRemoving the Display Bezel Replacing the Display BezelReplacing the Display Inverter Display InverterRemoving the Display Inverter Display Panel Removing the Display PanelRemoving the Display Cable Display CableReplacing the Display Panel Replacing the Display Cable Replacing the Camera and Microphone Assembly Camera and Microphone AssemblyRemoving the Camera and Microphone Assembly Back to Contents Replacing the Fan FanRemoving the Fan Page Replacing the Fingerprint Reader Fingerprint ReaderRemoving the Fingerprint Reader Back to Contents Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge CoverReplacing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Keyboard KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Back to Contents Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Memory Removing a Memory ModuleReplacing a Memory Module Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card Removing a Wlan CardReplacing a Wlan Card Replacing the Optical Drive Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Back to Contents Palm Rest Removing the Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Replacing the Power Button and Multimedia Button Pads Power Button and Multimedia Button PadsRemoving the Power Button and Multimedia Button Pads Back to Contents Replacing the Speaker Assembly Speaker AssemblyRemoving the Speaker Assembly Back to Contents System Board Assembly Removing the System Board AssemblyReplacing the System Board Assembly Dell Vostro Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ToolsDiagnostic Lights Diagnostic Light Codes During PostStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Error Messages Filename cannot contain any of the following charactersSolving Problems Battery Problems Drive ProblemsOperating system not found Contact Dell Support Ensure that Microsoft Windows Recognizes the driveHard drive problems Optical drive problemsProblems writing to an optical drive Ieee 1394 Device Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingOther software problems Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemMemory Problems Power ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphonesDell Technical Update Service Video and Display ProblemsDell Support Utility Only part of the display is readableDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon
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