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... button logo are trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in ... and trade names other countries. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. All rights reserved. Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly ...
... button logo are trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in ... and trade names other countries. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. All rights reserved. Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly ...
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...computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that came with care. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as authorized in -1 memory card reader. NOTE: Ensure that ...the work surface is off your own personal safety. Back to Contents Page Before Working on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Recommended Tools What You Need to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. Hold a card by its edges or...
...computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that came with care. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as authorized in -1 memory card reader. NOTE: Ensure that ...the work surface is off your own personal safety. Back to Contents Page Before Working on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Recommended Tools What You Need to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. Hold a card by its edges or...
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...system damage. 1. Start the computer. 3. Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. Back 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 as a CD,..., see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for the current boot only. Press the eject button at support.dell.com. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and down-arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the screen. When the flash update is installed properly...
...system damage. 1. Start the computer. 3. Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. Back 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 as a CD,..., see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for the current boot only. Press the eject button at support.dell.com. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and down-arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the screen. When the flash update is installed properly...
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... display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. 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...
... display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. 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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... begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. 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...
... begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. 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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... the instructions in your computer. Be careful not to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and processor. 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...
... the instructions in your computer. Be careful not to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and processor. 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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... the instructions in Before Working on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order. 2. 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 begin...
... the instructions in Before Working on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order. 2. 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 begin...
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.... Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Card). 9. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. 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 have completed the removal...
.... Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Card). 9. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. 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 have completed the removal...
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... your computer. 1. Disconnect the display cable from underneath the palm rest. Remove the WLAN card (see Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Back 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...
... your computer. 1. Disconnect the display cable from underneath the palm rest. Remove the WLAN card (see Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Back 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...
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... out of the computer. 3. Replace the memory cover and tighten the screws. Connect the fan connector to Contents Page 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...
... out of the computer. 3. Replace the memory cover and tighten the screws. Connect the fan connector to Contents Page 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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... cover 3 underside of the fingerprint reader connector. 11. 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 have completed the removal procedure Removing the...
... cover 3 underside of the fingerprint reader connector. 11. 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 have completed the removal procedure Removing the...
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... you begin any of the bracket. Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Follow the procedures in Before Working on or in Sleep state. Close the display and turn off your computer. Pull the plastic tab to... two screws securing the hard drive to release the hard drive. 7. 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 is hot...
... you begin any of the bracket. Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Follow the procedures in Before Working on or in Sleep state. Close the display and turn off your computer. Pull the plastic tab to... two screws securing the hard drive to release the hard drive. 7. 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 is hot...
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... a finger or a plastic scribe underneath each side) 3 plastic scribe 4. Turn the computer to the back. 3. NOTICE: To avoid damage 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...
... a finger or a plastic scribe underneath each side) 3 plastic scribe 4. Turn the computer to the back. 3. NOTICE: To avoid damage 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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... of the keyboard and move it slightly towards the back of the computer to release the keyboard cable connector. 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...
... of the keyboard and move it slightly towards the back of the computer to release the keyboard cable connector. 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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... System Board Assembly). 12. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Fan). 5. Remove the battery latch spring. 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...
... System Board Assembly). 12. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Fan). 5. Remove the battery latch spring. 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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Back 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 procedures in ...this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the memory module from Dell are intended for...
Back 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 procedures in ...this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. 1. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the memory module from Dell are intended for...
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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. Removing a WLAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in...
... 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. Removing a WLAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in...
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... keyboard (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 5. This procedure assumes that you begin any of the hard drive cover. 3. 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 this...
... keyboard (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 5. This procedure assumes that you begin any of the hard drive cover. 3. 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 this...
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... that shipped with a "P" from the image shown below. 10. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Display Assembly). 8. 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...
... that shipped with a "P" from the image shown below. 10. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Display Assembly). 8. 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...
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... (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that secures the power button pad 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...
... (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that secures the power button pad 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...