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Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual
Troubleshooting Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly
Working on Your Computer Memory Module(s)
Computer Cover Power Supply
Bezel Coin-Cell Battery
Chassis Support Bracket System Board
PCI and PCI Express Cards Processor
Drives System Setup Program
I/O Panel Contacting Dell
Fan
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates eit
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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 shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. N
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3. Perform the steps in the procedure After Working on Your Computer. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, see Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive. Flashing the BIOS From a CD NOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to prevent a loss of power. Failure to do so may cause system damage.
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The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Chassis Support Bracket Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Chassis Support Bracket Replacing the Chassis Support Bracket CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer fr
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Replacing the Chassis Support Bracket 1. Holding the bracket at an angle, insert the tabs on one end of the bracket into the slots in the chassis. 2. While holding the bracket slightly raised, slide any cables as appropriate into the cable clip for storage. 3. Lower the other end of the bracket to engage the remaining tab. 4. Rotate the flange closed and replace and tighten the securing screw. 1 chassis support bracket 2 flange 3 screw 4 cable clip 5 slots
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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 Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_complia
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5. Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer. CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards. 1 fully-seated card 2 not fully-seated card 3 bracket withi
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Type of Installed Removed Card Sound 1. Enter the system setup program (see System Setup Program for 1. Enter the system setup program (see System Setup Card instructions). Program for instructions). 2. Go to Integrated Peripherals, select Onboard Audio Controller, and 2. Go to Integrated Peripherals, select Onboard Audio then change the setting to Disabled. Controller, and then change the setting to Enabled. 3. Connect the external audio devices to the sound card's connect
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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 with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only w
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Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page. 3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is
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Back to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet bef
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frame beside the front bezel. 5. Ensure that the cover is seated and aligned correctly. 6. Replace and tighten the two thumbscrews that secure the computer cover. 7. Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing the
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NOTICE: Socket pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that the processor is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you install the processor. Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board. 1 tab 2 processor cover 3 processor 4 processor socket 5 retention latch 6 release lever 7 processor pin-1 indicator 8 alignment notch 9 retention hook 10 alignment notch 2. Pivot the release lever fully and ensure that the processor cover remain
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Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Hard Drives Media Card Reader Optical Drive Removing a Drive Bay Break-Away Metal Plate CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer
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1 screws (4) 2 hard drive 3 power cable 4 data cable Vostro 220 1 screws (4) 2 hard drive 3 power cable 4 data cable 6. For the Vostro 220s: a. Raise and hold the hard-drive release latch. b. Slide the drive partway out of the bay, rotate the back of the drive upward until the drive is perpendicular to the drive cage, and guide the screws through the cutaway channels in the drive cage until you can lift the drive away from the computer. c. Repeat step a and step b
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1 cutaway channels (2) 2 hard-drive release latch 3 hard drive 4 screw guides (4) 5 power cable 6 data cable 7. If you are installing a replacement drive, skip to step 3 in Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive. If you are removing this drive permanently and the drive bay is to remain empty, proceed to step 8. 8. Disconnect the data cable from the system board (see System Board Components) and remove the cable from the computer. 9. Follow the procedure in After Working on Yo
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1 cutaway channels (2) 2 hard-drive release latch 3 hard drive 4 screw guides (4) 5. For the Vostro 420 and Vostro 220: a. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay. b. Align the holes on the side of the hard drive with the holes in the drive cage, and install the screws to secure the hard drive in the bay. Vostro 420 1 screws (4 total: 2 screws to guide drive into slot; 2 screws 2 hard to secure drive in slot) drive 3 power cable 4 data cable Vostro 220
