Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. The operating...
... the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. The operating...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...the system board power connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E - Troubleshooting 45 IF T H E POWER LIGHT IS OFF - Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal... Manual at support.dell.com). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any...
...the system board power connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E - Troubleshooting 45 IF T H E POWER LIGHT IS OFF - Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal... Manual at support.dell.com). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any...
Service Manual
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... possible keyboard failure, press and release in the center of the optical drive to download the file. 5. At the Boot Device Menu, use the up- Locate the latest BIOS update file for the current boot only. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual... cause system damage. 1. Follow the instructions that a network cable is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the drive. Remove the flash BIOS update program CD from the media. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this process once it begins....
... possible keyboard failure, press and release in the center of the optical drive to download the file. 5. At the Boot Device Menu, use the up- Locate the latest BIOS update file for the current boot only. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual... cause system damage. 1. Follow the instructions that a network cable is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the drive. Remove the flash BIOS update program CD from the media. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this process once it begins....
Service Manual
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... that shipped with your computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Display Assembly). 8. Remove the WLAN card (see Removing the Fan). 5. Remove the fan (see Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Remove the system board (see Removing the Hard Drive). 3. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the...
... that shipped with your computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Display Assembly). 8. Remove the WLAN card (see Removing the Fan). 5. Remove the fan (see Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Remove the system board (see Removing the Hard Drive). 3. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the...
Service Manual
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...rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). Remove the WLAN card (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Remove the display assembly (see Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Replace the M2.5 x 5-mm screw to secure the daughter card to the daughter card. 3. Remove the daughter card... from the daughter card. 9. Back to Contents Page USB Daughter Card Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing the USB Daughter Card Replacing the USB Daughter Card Removing the USB Daughter Card CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow...
...rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). Remove the WLAN card (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Remove the display assembly (see Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Replace the M2.5 x 5-mm screw to secure the daughter card to the daughter card. 3. Remove the daughter card... from the daughter card. 9. Back to Contents Page USB Daughter Card Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing the USB Daughter Card Replacing the USB Daughter Card Removing the USB Daughter Card CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow...
Service Manual
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Replace the display assembly (see Replacing a WLAN Card). 8. Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 5. See Removing the Hard Drive for an illustration of the hard drive cover. Back to Contents Page Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Replace the hard drive cover.
Replace the display assembly (see Replacing a WLAN Card). 8. Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 5. See Removing the Hard Drive for an illustration of the hard drive cover. Back to Contents Page Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Replace the hard drive cover.
Service Manual
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...display cable connector on the system board. NOTICE: Ensure that shipped with your computer. 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 6. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Lift the display assembly out of the computer. 4. With the computer facing top ...both corners of the computer. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Cable Camera and Microphone Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure,...
...display cable connector on the system board. NOTICE: Ensure that shipped with your computer. 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 6. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Lift the display assembly out of the computer. 4. With the computer facing top ...both corners of the computer. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Cable Camera and Microphone Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure,...
Service Manual
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...follow the safety instructions that shipped with the holes in the base of the computer, then lower the display into place. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. With the computer facing top side up , replace the screw located at the bottom of the battery bay near the edge... of the computer. 12. Close the display and turn the computer upside down. 11. NOTICE: Ensure that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Display ...
...follow the safety instructions that shipped with the holes in the base of the computer, then lower the display into place. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. With the computer facing top side up , replace the screw located at the bottom of the battery bay near the edge... of the computer. 12. Close the display and turn the computer upside down. 11. NOTICE: Ensure that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Display ...
Service Manual
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....5 x 5-mm screws (4) 2 rubber display bumpers (8) 3 M2.5 x 5-mm shoulder screws (4) 4 display bezel NOTICE: Removal of the bezel. Replacing the Display Bezel CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that you have completed the...1. Follow the instructions in the display bezel. 3. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Display Panel Removing the Display Panel Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Starting at any corner, use your computer. ...
....5 x 5-mm screws (4) 2 rubber display bumpers (8) 3 M2.5 x 5-mm shoulder screws (4) 4 display bezel NOTICE: Removal of the bezel. Replacing the Display Bezel CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that you have completed the...1. Follow the instructions in the display bezel. 3. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Display Panel Removing the Display Panel Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Starting at any corner, use your computer. ...
Service Manual
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...from the WLAN card (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 4. Reconnect the antenna to the WLAN card (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing a WLAN Card). Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Remove the eight M2 x 3-mm...assembly in the top cover. 3. Replace the hinge cover (see Removing the Display Bezel). 7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. CAUTION: Before you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Display Panel. 1. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7.
...from the WLAN card (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 4. Reconnect the antenna to the WLAN card (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing a WLAN Card). Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Remove the eight M2 x 3-mm...assembly in the top cover. 3. Replace the hinge cover (see Removing the Display Bezel). 7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. CAUTION: Before you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Display Panel. 1. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7.
Service Manual
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... Panel). Disconnect the display cable from the display inverter on the back of the display panel. 12. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 10. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 8. Connect the display cable to the connector on Your Computer. 2. Replace the display...
... Panel). Disconnect the display cable from the display inverter on the back of the display panel. 12. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 10. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 8. Connect the display cable to the connector on Your Computer. 2. Replace the display...
Service Manual
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...see Replacing the Display Assembly). Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 4. Remove the hinge cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Lift the camera/microphone out of the top cover and disconnect the camera/microphone cable. 1 ... camera/microphone assembly. 8. Reconnect the antenna to the WLAN card (see Removing the Display Bezel). 7. Follow the instructions in the top cover and replace the M2 x 3- Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 7. Position the camera/microphone in Before ...
...see Replacing the Display Assembly). Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 4. Remove the hinge cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Lift the camera/microphone out of the top cover and disconnect the camera/microphone cable. 1 ... camera/microphone assembly. 8. Reconnect the antenna to the WLAN card (see Removing the Display Bezel). 7. Follow the instructions in the top cover and replace the M2 x 3- Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 7. Position the camera/microphone in Before ...
Service Manual
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... instructions in Before Working on the palm rest upward to Contents Page Fingerprint Reader Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing the Fingerprint Reader Replacing the Fingerprint Reader Removing the Fingerprint Reader CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety... pad cable and the cable for an illustration of the hard drive cover. 3. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 5. Remove the fingerprint reader from the fingerprint reader cover, and lift the fingerprint reader cover ...
... instructions in Before Working on the palm rest upward to Contents Page Fingerprint Reader Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing the Fingerprint Reader Replacing the Fingerprint Reader Removing the Fingerprint Reader CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety... pad cable and the cable for an illustration of the hard drive cover. 3. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 5. Remove the fingerprint reader from the fingerprint reader cover, and lift the fingerprint reader cover ...
Service Manual
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... cable. 3. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing a WLAN Card). 9. Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Back to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. See Removing the Hard Drive for an illustration of the palm rest. 2. Position the fingerprint reader on the underside of the hard drive cover.
... cable. 3. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing a WLAN Card). 9. Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Back to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. See Removing the Hard Drive for an illustration of the palm rest. 2. Position the fingerprint reader on the underside of the hard drive cover.
Service Manual
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... fragile, easily dislodged, and time- NOTE: Ensure that you pull on Your Computer. 2. Exercise care when removing and handling the keyboard. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your...
... fragile, easily dislodged, and time- NOTE: Ensure that you pull on Your Computer. 2. Exercise care when removing and handling the keyboard. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your...
Service Manual
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... hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). Back to secure the keyboard cable connector. 3. inside edge of the keyboard beneath the front- This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Keyboard. 1. Rotate the retaining bracket downward to Contents Page Slide the keyboard cable connector into place. 5. Press on the system board. 2. Replace...
... hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). Back to secure the keyboard cable connector. 3. inside edge of the keyboard beneath the front- This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Keyboard. 1. Rotate the retaining bracket downward to Contents Page Slide the keyboard cable connector into place. 5. Press on the system board. 2. Replace...
Service Manual
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...Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you remove the battery release button, observe...Remove the WLAN card (see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. Remove the palm rest (see Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Remove the system board (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. When removing the battery latch assembly, place the spring in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the System Board Assembly). 12. Remove...
...Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you remove the battery release button, observe...Remove the WLAN card (see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. Remove the palm rest (see Removing a WLAN Card). 4. Remove the system board (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. When removing the battery latch assembly, place the spring in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the System Board Assembly). 12. Remove...
Service Manual
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...8. The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Battery Latch Assembly. 1. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 12. Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing the ... release button with your computer. Align the guide post on the battery latch assembly with Bluetooth wireless technology to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 9. Back to the system board (see Replacing the Fan). 13. This procedure assumes that holds...
...8. The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Battery Latch Assembly. 1. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 12. Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing the ... release button with your computer. Align the guide post on the battery latch assembly with Bluetooth wireless technology to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 9. Back to the system board (see Replacing the Fan). 13. This procedure assumes that holds...
Service Manual
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...Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 5. Lift the back end of the drive out and disconnect the optical drive cable from the optical drive. 9. Back to the system board. 3. Remove the hard drive cover. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing... 5-mm screw to secure the optical drive to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in ...
...Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 5. Lift the back end of the drive out and disconnect the optical drive cable from the optical drive. 9. Back to the system board. 3. Remove the hard drive cover. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing... 5-mm screw to secure the optical drive to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in ...
Service Manual
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Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing a WLAN Card). 8. Replace the hard drive cover. See Removing the Hard Drive for an illustration of the hard drive cover. 5. Back to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6.
Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing a WLAN Card). 8. Replace the hard drive cover. See Removing the Hard Drive for an illustration of the hard drive cover. 5. Back to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6.