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3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 35 Tools 35 Power Lights 35 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 37 Dell Diagnostics 42 Solving Problems 44 Power Problems 45 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 47 Dell™ Technical Update Service 49 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 59 4 Contents
3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 35 Tools 35 Power Lights 35 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 37 Dell Diagnostics 42 Solving Problems 44 Power Problems 45 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 47 Dell™ Technical Update Service 49 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 59 4 Contents
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...or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell™ Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of your computing environment. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer. Troubleshooting 49 Use ...this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of software and hardware updates for your taskbar: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings. 2 Ensure that the Show icon on the ...
...or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell™ Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of your computing environment. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer. Troubleshooting 49 Use ...this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of software and hardware updates for your taskbar: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings. 2 Ensure that the Show icon on the ...
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... point is the source of your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Software 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click...
... point is the source of your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Software 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click...
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... follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; If those drivers are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for hardware that came with the device. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your...User Account Control window may appear. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or...
... follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; If those drivers are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for hardware that came with the device. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your...User Account Control window may appear. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or...
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...NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates computer. can be found at support.dell.com. • Notebook System Software (NSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support.... or DVD that may have shipped with your computer. The Operating System media is located on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to direct your call when contacting support Drivers and Utilities Media • A diagnostic program for your computer The...
...NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates computer. can be found at support.dell.com. • Notebook System Software (NSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support.... or DVD that may have shipped with your computer. The Operating System media is located on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to direct your call when contacting support Drivers and Utilities Media • A diagnostic program for your computer The...
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... S Service Manual, 62 setup, 15 software reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48 specifications, 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 43 support contacting Dell, 69 System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information to a new computer, 19 troubleshooting, 35 beep codes, 35...
... S Service Manual, 62 setup, 15 software reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48 specifications, 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 43 support contacting Dell, 69 System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information to a new computer, 19 troubleshooting, 35 beep codes, 35...
Service Manual
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... connecting a cable, ensure that the computer is off your computer. Back to Contents Page 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 ...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...
... connecting a cable, ensure that the computer is off your computer. Back to Contents Page 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 ...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...
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...the center of time. Start the computer. 3. Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. Press the eject button at support.dell.com. 4. 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, is provided with a new system ...
...the center of time. Start the computer. 3. Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. Press the eject button at support.dell.com. 4. 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, is provided with a new system ...
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Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop. 8. The file icon appears on the screen. In the File Download window, click Save this program to Contents Page 6. The file downloads to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Back to disk, and then click OK. 7. In the Save In window, click the down arrow to your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9.
Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop. 8. The file icon appears on the screen. In the File Download window, click Save this program to Contents Page 6. The file downloads to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Back to disk, and then click OK. 7. In the Save In window, click the down arrow to your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9.
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...the computer boots, it . If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Replace the memory cover and tighten the screws. 4. Turn on your computer. 1 securing clips (2) 2 memory ...with your desktop, and click Properties® General. l In Microsoft Windows Vista®, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. To confirm the amount of the procedures in the connector slot. 2. This procedure assumes that shipped with the tab in...
...the computer boots, it . If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Replace the memory cover and tighten the screws. 4. Turn on your computer. 1 securing clips (2) 2 memory ...with your desktop, and click Properties® General. l In Microsoft Windows Vista®, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. To confirm the amount of the procedures in the connector slot. 2. This procedure assumes that shipped with the tab in...
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.... Failure to do not get caught beneath the system board. Replace the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws on the base of the computer at support.dell.com. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Fan). 10. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Enter the system setup program...board into the base of the computer, then carefully lower the system board into place. 2. Turn on the system board. 4. Flash update the BIOS (see the Dell™ Technology Guide on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that any blanks you removed from the media for more information). ...
.... Failure to do not get caught beneath the system board. Replace the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws on the base of the computer at support.dell.com. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Fan). 10. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Enter the system setup program...board into the base of the computer, then carefully lower the system board into place. 2. Turn on the system board. 4. Flash update the BIOS (see the Dell™ Technology Guide on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that any blanks you removed from the media for more information). ...
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... of the keyboard status lights in order from left to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you can use the Hardware... without error. l Remove any installed graphics cards. A possible processor failure has occurred. l If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. l If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see Removing a Memory Module), then reinstall one...
... of the keyboard status lights in order from left to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you can use the Hardware... without error. l Remove any installed graphics cards. A possible processor failure has occurred. l If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. l If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see Removing a Memory Module), then reinstall one...
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... computer display or video controller may be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the computer. 2. Contact Dell Support. NOTICE: If your computer and connect an external monitor to support.dell.com. however, the card is not necessary when installing additional... graphics cards; Check the display settings - Click Start® Control Panel® Appearance and Themes. 2. Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of your graphics card, go to change or click the Display icon. 3. Click...
... computer display or video controller may be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the computer. 2. Contact Dell Support. NOTICE: If your computer and connect an external monitor to support.dell.com. however, the card is not necessary when installing additional... graphics cards; Check the display settings - Click Start® Control Panel® Appearance and Themes. 2. Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of your graphics card, go to change or click the Display icon. 3. Click...