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... you how to change without the written permission of your computer. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other countries. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential for property damage, ...® operating systems are trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc. A01 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are not applicable. Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card...
... you how to change without the written permission of your computer. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other countries. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential for property damage, ...® operating systems are trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc. A01 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are not applicable. Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card...
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... require the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) What You Need to Know for removing and installing the components in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with... not touch the components or contacts on the locking tabs to turn off and not in Before Working on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Recommended Tools What You Need to Know for Your Safety This document provides procedures for Your Safety Use the ...
... require the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) What You Need to Know for removing and installing the components in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with... not touch the components or contacts on the locking tabs to turn off and not in Before Working on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Recommended Tools What You Need to Know for Your Safety This document provides procedures for Your Safety Use the ...
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...failure, press and release in system setup. Follow the instructions that the AC adapter is connected to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program media, such... boot only. Ensure that is complete, the computer automatically reboots. 9. Start the computer. 3. Press the eject button at support.dell.com. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer continues to do not have a BIOS-update program media, see the Microsoft® Windows...
...failure, press and release in system setup. Follow the instructions that the AC adapter is connected to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program media, such... boot only. Ensure that is complete, the computer automatically reboots. 9. Start the computer. 3. Press the eject button at support.dell.com. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer continues to do not have a BIOS-update program media, see the Microsoft® Windows...
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... hinge cover (see Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Connect the cable to the USB board. 9. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Card Replacing the Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that...
... hinge cover (see Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Connect the cable to the USB board. 9. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Card Replacing the Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that...
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... the fan (see Removing the System Board Assembly). 11. Remove the system board (see Removing the Fan). 5. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the...
... the fan (see Removing the System Board Assembly). 11. Remove the system board (see Removing the Fan). 5. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the...
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... to bend the pins on which the die is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 6. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety...
... to bend the pins on which the die is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 6. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety...
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... cover.) 3. Replace the memory cover and tighten the screws. Remove the fan (see Replacing the Fan). 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you have...
... cover.) 3. Replace the memory cover and tighten the screws. Remove the fan (see Replacing the Fan). 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you have...
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... drive cover. Remove the WLAN card (see Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Remove the internal card with your computer. Back to Contents Page USB Daughter Card Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the USB Daughter Card Replacing the USB Daughter Card Removing the USB Daughter Card CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure...
... drive cover. Remove the WLAN card (see Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Remove the internal card with your computer. Back to Contents Page USB Daughter Card Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the USB Daughter Card Replacing the USB Daughter Card Removing the USB Daughter Card CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure...
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Remove the hard drive cover. Remove the M2.5 x 8-mm screw that attaches the display assembly to Contents Page Display Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Inverter Display Panel Display Cable Camera and Microphone Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you ...
Remove the hard drive cover. Remove the M2.5 x 8-mm screw that attaches the display assembly to Contents Page Display Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Inverter Display Panel Display Cable Camera and Microphone Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you ...
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... the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws to secure the fan to the base of the compartment and set it aside. 4. Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that you...
... the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws to secure the fan to the base of the compartment and set it aside. 4. Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that you...
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... reader cable out of the hard drive cover. 3. Follow the instructions in Before Working on the palm rest upward to Contents Page Fingerprint Reader Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Fingerprint Reader Replacing the Fingerprint Reader Removing the Fingerprint Reader CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety...
... reader cable out of the hard drive cover. 3. Follow the instructions in Before Working on the palm rest upward to Contents Page Fingerprint Reader Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Fingerprint Reader Replacing the Fingerprint Reader Removing the Fingerprint Reader CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety...
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...Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on Your Computer, ensuring that you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Close the display and turn off your computer. Remove the two screws securing the hard drive to release the hard drive. 7. ...screws that shipped with your computer before removing the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from the computer while the drive...
...Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on Your Computer, ensuring that you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Close the display and turn off your computer. Remove the two screws securing the hard drive to release the hard drive. 7. ...screws that shipped with your computer before removing the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from the computer while the drive...
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... and open the display all the way (180 degrees). Exercise care when removing the hinge cover. 1. Turn the computer to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in Before...
... and open the display all the way (180 degrees). Exercise care when removing the hinge cover. 1. Turn the computer to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in Before...
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... you begin any of the procedures in Before Working on the keyboard cable connector, not the keyboard cable itself. 6. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
... you begin any of the procedures in Before Working on the keyboard cable connector, not the keyboard cable itself. 6. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
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...). 7. Remove the system board (see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. Remove the battery latch from the system. 16. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you remove the battery release...
...). 7. Remove the system board (see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. Remove the battery latch from the system. 16. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you remove the battery release...
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... remove the cover and set it aside. (See Removing a Memory Module for information on the memory supported by your fingertips to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, both accessed from the bottom of the memory...
... remove the cover and set it aside. (See Removing a Memory Module for information on the memory supported by your fingertips to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, both accessed from the bottom of the memory...
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... card at a 45-degree angle out of the procedures in Before Working on the cable to Contents Page Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing a WLAN Card Replacing a WLAN Card CAUTION: Before you ordered a WLAN card with your computer, the card is positioned away from the...
... card at a 45-degree angle out of the procedures in Before Working on the cable to Contents Page Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing a WLAN Card Replacing a WLAN Card CAUTION: Before you ordered a WLAN card with your computer, the card is positioned away from the...
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.... 3. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in Before...
.... 3. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in Before...
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Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions ...
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions ...
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... the power button pad to the palm rest. 6. Follow the procedures in one movement. 8. Back to Contents Page Power Button and Multimedia Button Pads Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Power Button and Multimedia Button Pads Replacing the Power Button and Multimedia Button Pads Removing the Power Button and Multimedia...
... the power button pad to the palm rest. 6. Follow the procedures in one movement. 8. Back to Contents Page Power Button and Multimedia Button Pads Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing the Power Button and Multimedia Button Pads Replacing the Power Button and Multimedia Button Pads Removing the Power Button and Multimedia...