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...). 2 Verify that the memory modules that you have two or more serious cause (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 32 Troubleshooting failure. If your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and then restart the computer. Possible motherboard failure. 2 No memory modules 1 If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled...
...). 2 Verify that the memory modules that you have two or more serious cause (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 32 Troubleshooting failure. If your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and then restart the computer. Possible motherboard failure. 2 No memory modules 1 If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled...
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... - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - See your computer. The hard drive failed initialization. Enable the Pointing...
... - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - See your computer. The hard drive failed initialization. Enable the Pointing...
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...U R A T I Z E H A S C H A N G E D - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see the Service Manual on page 38). 34 Troubleshooting Install a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard...A I V E - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM...
...U R A T I Z E H A S C H A N G E D - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see the Service Manual on page 38). 34 Troubleshooting Install a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard...A I V E - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM...
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...C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Troubleshooting 35 Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the... computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). The hard drive may be defective. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from the computer...
...C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Troubleshooting 35 Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the... computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). The hard drive may be defective. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from the computer...
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...improperly seated. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - M EMORY A L L O C A T I L A B L E - Try to run the program again. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I O N E R ...T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - The software you want to use. 36 Troubleshooting See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - A memory module may be malfunctioning. If the hard drive is conflicting with the operating...
...improperly seated. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - M EMORY A L L O C A T I L A B L E - Try to run the program again. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I O N E R ...T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - The software you want to use. 36 Troubleshooting See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - A memory module may be malfunctioning. If the hard drive is conflicting with the operating...
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... The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 38). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The optional ROM has failed. See Windows Help and Support for installation ...T F O U N D - The operating system cannot locate a sector on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 38). run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to...
... The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 38). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The optional ROM has failed. See Windows Help and Support for installation ...T F O U N D - The operating system cannot locate a sector on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 38). run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to...
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... The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the...
... The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the...
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... The Drivers and Utilities media is known to an electrical outlet that is optional and may not ship with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the diagnostics utility partition on (or restart) your computer and try again. NOTE: If you ... that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to review your hard drive, and follow the instructions on Dell computers. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to start menu and press . Troubleshooting 39 Select Diagnostics...
... The Drivers and Utilities media is known to an electrical outlet that is optional and may not ship with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the diagnostics utility partition on (or restart) your computer and try again. NOTE: If you ... that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to review your hard drive, and follow the instructions on Dell computers. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to start menu and press . Troubleshooting 39 Select Diagnostics...
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... too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. then, shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that is properly connected. • If an error message...you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is appropriate for your computer and try again. NOTE: The ...
... too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. then, shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that is properly connected. • If an error message...you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is appropriate for your computer and try again. NOTE: The ...
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...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 - The computer is connected and powered on, see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to the system board connector (see "Beep Codes... the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. The computer is securely connected to 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 S B L I N K I N G B L U E - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of ...
...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 - The computer is connected and powered on, see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to the system board connector (see "Beep Codes... the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. The computer is securely connected to 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 S B L I N K I N G B L U E - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of ...
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... your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with ... successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that you are following the ...
... your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with ... successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that you are following the ...
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... information • End User License Agreement Service Manual • How to remove and replace parts The Service Manual for your computer can be found at support.dell.com. • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Technology Guide • About your operating system The Dell Technology Guide is located on . Microsoft...
... information • End User License Agreement Service Manual • How to remove and replace parts The Service Manual for your computer can be found at support.dell.com. • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Technology Guide • About your operating system The Dell Technology Guide is located on . Microsoft...
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..., 57 computer beep codes, 31 crashes, 43-44 stops responding, 43 contacting Dell, 64 D Dell contacting, 64 Factory Image Restore, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 38 Dell Factory Image Restore, 52 Dell Technology Guide, 58 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 31 Dell, 38 documentation Dell Technology Guide, 58 Service Manual, 58 drivers, 47 identifying, 47 reinstalling, 47 Drivers and Utilities media...
..., 57 computer beep codes, 31 crashes, 43-44 stops responding, 43 contacting Dell, 64 D Dell contacting, 64 Factory Image Restore, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 38 Dell Factory Image Restore, 52 Dell Technology Guide, 58 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 31 Dell, 38 documentation Dell Technology Guide, 58 Service Manual, 58 drivers, 47 identifying, 47 reinstalling, 47 Drivers and Utilities media...
Service Manual
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.... disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. If you make better use of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/...and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Memory ...
.... disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. If you make better use of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/...and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Memory ...
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...a problem with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing a Memory Module) and restart the computer. If the computer...the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock features. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
...a problem with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing a Memory Module) and restart the computer. If the computer...the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock features. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
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... When disconnecting a cable, pull on the cable's connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Recommended Tools What You Need to Know for Your Safety This document provides procedures for Your Safety Use the following safety... What You Need to help ensure your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs to the connector and/or the connector's pins. When...
... When disconnecting a cable, pull on the cable's connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Recommended Tools What You Need to Know for Your Safety This document provides procedures for Your Safety Use the following safety... What You Need to help ensure your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs to the connector and/or the connector's pins. When...
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... data loss, turn the computer upside down. 3. Pull the mylar tab to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 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 not... compartment cover. 4. CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. 1. Close the display and turn off your computer. Remove the cover and set it aside. ...
... data loss, turn the computer upside down. 3. Pull the mylar tab to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 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 not... compartment cover. 4. CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. 1. Close the display and turn off your computer. Remove the cover and set it aside. ...
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Remove the hard drive compartment cover. 4. Slide the WLAN card at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer supports a WLAN card. If you ordered a WLAN card with your computer, the card is already installed. Turn the ... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a 45-degree angle out of the WLAN card. 5. Back to Contents Page Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing a WLAN Card Replacing a WLAN Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow ...
Remove the hard drive compartment cover. 4. Slide the WLAN card at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer supports a WLAN card. If you ordered a WLAN card with your computer, the card is already installed. Turn the ... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a 45-degree angle out of the WLAN card. 5. Back to Contents Page Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing a WLAN Card Replacing a WLAN Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow ...
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Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Disconnect the fan connector from the system board connector, and remove the fan. 1 fan 2 M2.5 x 5-....5 x 5-mm screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the fan to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Loosen the two screws that secure...
Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Disconnect the fan connector from the system board connector, and remove the fan. 1 fan 2 M2.5 x 5-....5 x 5-mm screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the fan to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Loosen the two screws that secure...
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.../regulatory_compliance. 1. In sequential order, loosen the six captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Removing the Processor Heat Sink CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
.../regulatory_compliance. 1. In sequential order, loosen the six captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Removing the Processor Heat Sink CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...