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... system product key. 8 Finding Information only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics 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...
... system product key. 8 Finding Information only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics 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...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... reinstall an additional module. Continue until you have two or more serious cause (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 40 Troubleshooting failure. board failure 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory ...failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system Contact Dell. Possible system board failure. 2 No memory modules 1 If you are installing are detected...
... reinstall an additional module. Continue until you have two or more serious cause (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 40 Troubleshooting failure. board failure 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory ...failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system Contact Dell. Possible system board failure. 2 No memory modules 1 If you are installing are detected...
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... have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the system setup program. battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the message is not listed, see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see the documentation...
... have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the system setup program. battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the message is not listed, see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see the documentation...
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... may be loose. D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I V E - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the bay before it can continue. If the problem persists, try ...shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from the computer. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, ...
... may be loose. D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I V E - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the bay before it can continue. If the problem persists, try ...shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from the computer. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, ...
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... 48). Troubleshooting 43 Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. The hard drive may be played (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the...
... 48). Troubleshooting 43 Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. The hard drive may be played (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the...
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..., replace them . N O T I M E R T I C K I O N E R R O R - The software you want to use. 44 Troubleshooting See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the hard drive...then restart it. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - A chip on the ...
..., replace them . N O T I M E R T I C K I O N E R R O R - The software you want to use. 44 Troubleshooting See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the hard drive...then restart it. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - A chip on the ...
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...open is missing an essential file. See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive...→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to check the file structure on the hard drive. SEEK ERROR - Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Remove and ...
...open is missing an essential file. See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive...→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to check the file structure on the hard drive. SEEK ERROR - Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Remove and ...
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... page 71 for assistance). X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - ALERT! O F - A chip on page 48). FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L L Y L O W - Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com for assistance. 46 Troubleshooting System Messages NOTE: If the message you received is running when the message appeared. Insert a disk into the drive and ...
... page 71 for assistance). X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - ALERT! O F - A chip on page 48). FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L L Y L O W - Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com for assistance. 46 Troubleshooting System Messages NOTE: If the message you received is running when the message appeared. Insert a disk into the drive and ...
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...E M - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I C E AVAILABLE - Check cables, swap hard disks, or see your Service Manual at support.dell.com. KEYBOARD FAILURE - No bootable partition on page 71 for assistance). N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the search field ... loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: ...
...E M - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I C E AVAILABLE - Check cables, swap hard disks, or see your Service Manual at support.dell.com. KEYBOARD FAILURE - No bootable partition on page 71 for assistance). N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the search field ... loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: ...
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... that you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. See your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. 48 Troubleshooting When to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTICE: The... the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. For additional safety best practices information, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in this section, read the safety...
... that you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. See your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. 48 Troubleshooting When to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTICE: The... the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. For additional safety best practices information, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in this section, read the safety...
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...error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is correctly installed (see the program documentation. NOTE: The ...power. • Reseat the power cable in a program, see your computer. This message may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. The computer is either turned off or is working by testing it with your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
...error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is correctly installed (see the program documentation. NOTE: The ...power. • Reseat the power cable in a program, see your computer. This message may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. The computer is either turned off or is working by testing it with your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... 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 of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables... mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE - 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 - • Ensure that the...
... 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 of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables... mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE - 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 - • Ensure that the...
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.... • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that your computer is supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 31. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to perform an operating system shutdown. 52 Troubleshooting For more information...
.... • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that your computer is supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 31. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to perform an operating system shutdown. 52 Troubleshooting For more information...
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..., 48 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 49 starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, 7 identifying, 57 reinstalling, 58 returning to a previous version, 58 Drivers...
..., 48 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 49 starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, 7 identifying, 57 reinstalling, 58 returning to a previous version, 58 Drivers...
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Service Manual, 8 Service Tag, 7 setup computer, 9 installing your computer in an enclosure, 14 Internet, 16 quick setup, 9 software problems, 53 reinstalling, 57 troubleshooting, 53-54 updates, 54 specifications ..., 38 expansion bus, 32 memory, 31 physical, 37 power, 37 processor, 31 system information, 31 video, 32 support, 65 contacting Dell, 71 DellConnect, 66 online services, 66 regional, 66 technical support and customer service, 66 support information, 8 System Restore, 60 enabling, 62 T Terms and Conditions, 8 transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 8, 39...
Service Manual, 8 Service Tag, 7 setup computer, 9 installing your computer in an enclosure, 14 Internet, 16 quick setup, 9 software problems, 53 reinstalling, 57 troubleshooting, 53-54 updates, 54 specifications ..., 38 expansion bus, 32 memory, 31 physical, 37 power, 37 processor, 31 system information, 31 video, 32 support, 65 contacting Dell, 71 DellConnect, 66 online services, 66 regional, 66 technical support and customer service, 66 support information, 8 System Restore, 60 enabling, 62 T Terms and Conditions, 8 transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 8, 39...
Service Manual
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... to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and is a registered trademark of your computer. Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Troubleshooting Working on Your Computer Computer Cover Bezel Chassis Support Bracket PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives I/O Panel Fan Processor Heat Sink/Fan...
... to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and is a registered trademark of your computer. Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Troubleshooting Working on Your Computer Computer Cover Bezel Chassis Support Bracket PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives I/O Panel Fan Processor Heat Sink/Fan...
Service Manual
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...of the front of the computer . the illustrations provided are for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Rotate the bezel toward the computer until the clips snap .... 2. 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 inside your computer, read the safety information that edge of...
...of the front of the computer . the illustrations provided are for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Rotate the bezel toward the computer until the clips snap .... 2. 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 inside your computer, read the safety information that edge of...
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Removing the Chassis Support Bracket NOTE: Only the Vostro 220s includes a chassis support bracket. You must remove the bracket before removing the cover. Slide the tabs at the other end of the bracket... Homepage at the back of the support bracket at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the end of the computer. 7. Vostro 220s 1 chassis support bracket 3 screw 5 tabs (2) 2 flange 4 cable clip 6 slots (2) Back to Contents Page Chassis Support Bracket Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Chassis Support Bracket Replacing the Chassis Support Bracket...
Removing the Chassis Support Bracket NOTE: Only the Vostro 220s includes a chassis support bracket. You must remove the bracket before removing the cover. Slide the tabs at the other end of the bracket... Homepage at the back of the support bracket at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the end of the computer. 7. Vostro 220s 1 chassis support bracket 3 screw 5 tabs (2) 2 flange 4 cable clip 6 slots (2) Back to Contents Page Chassis Support Bracket Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Chassis Support Bracket Replacing the Chassis Support Bracket...
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... from the card connector on removing the driver. 12. Otherwise, proceed 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 Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing...Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card 1. If you are for use . Remove the screw securing the filler bracket for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. NOTICE: The procedure for removing and replacing PCI and...
... from the card connector on removing the driver. 12. Otherwise, proceed 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 Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing...Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card 1. If you are for use . Remove the screw securing the filler bracket for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. NOTICE: The procedure for removing and replacing PCI and...
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Discard used batteries according to Contents Page NOTICE: The procedure for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Ensure that the object is identical (except where noted) for removing and replacing the ...with the same or equivalent type recommended by breaking circuit traces on Your Computer. 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
Discard used batteries according to Contents Page NOTICE: The procedure for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Ensure that the object is identical (except where noted) for removing and replacing the ...with the same or equivalent type recommended by breaking circuit traces on Your Computer. 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...