Dell Vostro 420 Support Question
Dell Vostro 420 Support Question
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Question posted by legg on October 11th, 2014
Vostro 420 Cant See Cd
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Answer #1: Posted by DellRajathN on October 11th, 2014 8:08 PM
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Hi legg,
I'm from the Dell Social Media Team.
Please follow the steps provided in the link below to fix issues with the CD/DVD:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
Let me know if you need further assistance.
I'm from the Dell Social Media Team.
Please follow the steps provided in the link below to fix issues with the CD/DVD:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
Let me know if you need further assistance.
Thanks and Regards,
Rajath N
#iworkfordell
Related Dell Vostro 420 Manual Pages
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 1
Models: DCSCLF, DCSCMF, DCSCSF
www.dell.com | support.dell.com For more
information about your computer. Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Setup and Quick Reference Guide
This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... Information to a New Computer 17 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 17 Microsoft Windows® XP 18
3 About Your Computer 21
Vostro 420 Front View 21
Vostro 420 Back View 22
Vostro 420 Back Panel Connectors 23
Vostro 220 Front View 24
Vostro 220 Back View 25
Vostro 220 Back Panel Connectors 26
Vostro 220s Front View 27
Contents
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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
About Your Computer
Vostro 420 Front View
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1 optical drive 3 optional optical-drive bays (2) 5 microphone connector 7 headphone connector 9 drive-activity light
2 drive bay front panel (open) 4 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 6 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 8 power button, power light 10 media card reader (optional)
About Your Computer
21
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
Vostro 420 Back View
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1 power cord connector 3 security cable/padlock rings 5 back-panel connectors 7 voltage selector switch
2 power-supply vent 4 expansion card slots 6 power-supply light
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About Your Computer
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 23
Vostro 420 Back Panel Connectors
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1 PS/2 mouse connector 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 network adapter connector 7 line-in connector 9 microphone connector 11 eSATA connector 13 ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
.../1000 Mbps communication
Memory Type Memory connectors
Memory modules supported
DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM (DDR2 667 MHz capable) Vostro 420: four Vostro 220/220s: two 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB
Specifications
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Processor Processor types:
Vostro 420: Vostro 220, 220s: Level 2 (L2) cache Front side bus
Intel® Core™2 Quad, Core™2 Duo processors Intel...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
... media card reader (optional)
Vostro 220s:
one 5.25-inch Optical Disk Drive one media card reader (optional)
Internally accessible
Vostro 420: one to 1 TB optional)
• SATA DVD, SATA CD-RW/DVD Combo, SATA DVD...devices
• 3.5-inch SATA hard drives (80 GB to four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays
Vostro 220/220s: one 3.5-inch USB media card reader with Bluetooth®
• external USB ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 36
... Processor Memory
Power 12V Power
one 10-pin connector
one 775-pin connector Vostro 420: four 240-pin connectors Vostro 220/220s: two 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin ... blue light indicates the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD.
off , or mechanicaloff
Drive activity light
blue light -
solid blue for power-on yellow...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 37
... for 250 W power supply, 853 BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating.
Power
DC power supply:
Wattage
Vostro 420: 350 W
Vostro 220: 300 W
Vostro 220s: 250 W
Maximum heat dissipation for 350 W power supply, 1194 BTU/hr
(MHD)
for 300 W power supply, 1023 BTU/hr
for important voltage...
Service Manual - Page 1
...; Dell Inc. A01
Intel is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Bluetooth is a ...by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual
Troubleshooting Working on Your Computer Computer Cover Bezel Chassis Support Bracket PCI ...
Service Manual - Page 2
... to release that shipped with your computer. the illustrations provided are for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; Removing the Bezel
1. For additional safety best practices information, see... Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page
Bezel
Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Bezel Replacing the Bezel
CAUTION: Before working...
Service Manual - Page 4
...to Contents Page
Chassis Support Bracket
Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Chassis Support ...: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer.
Removing the Chassis Support Bracket
NOTE: Only the Vostro 220s includes a chassis support bracket. Vostro 220s
1 chassis support bracket 3 screw 5 tabs (2)
2 flange 4 cable clip 6 slots (2) For...
Service Manual - Page 6
... Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the screw that accompanied the card for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; Otherwise, proceed to the card. 5. Remove the card's driver from... the driver. 12. Back to Contents Page
PCI and PCI Express Cards
Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card Installing a PCI or PCI...
Service Manual - Page 9
...Computer Cover). 4.
Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell ... is incorrectly installed. See System Setup Program for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers. Follow the procedures in step 1. For the Vostro 220s, remove the chassis support bracket (see the Regulatory...
Service Manual - Page 10
Back to Contents Page
Contacting Dell
Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual To contact Dell for you.
Click Contact Us on your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down menu ...
Service Manual - Page 11
...cover by grasping the handle while sliding the cover away from the electrical outlet before the cover is for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers;
Ensure that no tools or extra parts are connected and folded out of the computer and lifting it...information, see Replacing the Bezel). Remove the two thumbscrews securing the cover.
1 handle 3 front of desktop space.
Service Manual - Page 13
... release lever down and then press it outward to release it from the computer (see Contacting Dell. Back to Contents Page
Processor
Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor
CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins...
Service Manual - Page 16
... your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
b. NOTICE: If you are for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; For the Vostro 220s, remove the chassis support bracket (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Vostro™420 Hard Drives
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that will sufficiently cushion...
Service Manual - Page 42
... where noted) for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; Slide the optical... drive forward far enough to gain access to the PWR1 connector on Your Computer. 2. b. Remove the memory modules from the system board. 7. c. Carefully lift the system board out of static electricity. 5. Remove the System Board
1. Remove all the CD...
Service Manual - Page 45
...press immediately. Turn on (or restart) your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
Entering the System Setup Program
1. When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that you...on the left arrow keys to Contents Page
System Setup Program
Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual
Overview Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Program Screens...
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