Dell 420 - Manual

  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 brac...

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       Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card   1....

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. ...

Back to Contents Page   Computer Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual     Removing the Computer Cover    Replacing the Computer Cover         Removing the Computer Cover   1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Lay the computer on its side, with the cover facin...

Back to Contents Page   Processor Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual     Removing the Processor    Replacing the Processor     Removing the Processor   1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).     3. Remov...

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       Hard Drives       Removing a Hard Drive   1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Remove the ...

  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 t...

  6. Connect the power and data cables to the back of the drive.   7. Ensure that the other end of the data cable is connected to an interface connector labeled "SATA0," "SATA1," "SATA2," or "SATA3" on the system board (see System Board Components ).   8. Check all ca...

  10. For the Vostro 220s, push the release latch down to resecure the optical drive.   11. Install the cover for the empty bay onto the bezel: a.   From the inside of the bezel, while holding the cover at an angle, insert the tab on one end of the cover into the slot on the corresponding end of the...

  15. Enter the system setup program (see System Setup Program for instructions) and update the drive settings.   Optical Drive       Removing an Optical Drive   1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).   3. Remo...

  10. Replace the bezel (see Replacing the Bezel ).   11. Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer .   12. Enter the system setup program (see System Setup Program for instructions) and update the drive settings.   Replacing or Adding an Optical Drive   1. Follow the procedures in Befo...

  10. Replace the bezel (see Replacing the Bezel ).   11. Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer .   12. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.   13. Enter the system setup program (see System Setup Pro...

Back to Contents Page   Fan Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual     Removing the Chassis Fan    Replacing the Chassis Fan       Removing the Chassis Fan   1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).   3. Disco...

  Vostro 220s   Replacing the Chassis Fan   1. For the Vostro 220s: a.   Lower the fan into the chassis such that the screw hole in the fan is offset and slightly forward of the screw hole in the fan mount on the chassis. b.   Press the fan into the side of the chassis, and then slide it toward the ...

Back to Contents Page   Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual     Removing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly    Replacing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly       Removing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly   1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Y...

  Replacing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly   1. Apply thermal solution to the heat sink as needed.   2. Align the four captive screws on the heat sink/fan assembly with the holes and rubber bushings on the system board.   3. Tighten the captive screws evenly to secure the heat sink/fan assembl...

Back to Contents Page   I/O Panel Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual     Removing the I/O Panel    Replacing the I/O Panel       Removing the I/O Panel   1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).   3. Remov...

  Replacing the I/O Panel   1. Route the I/O panel cables into the chassis through the I/O panel opening, and guide them through the various holes and bays.   2. Slide the I/O panel cables into the cable clip(s) (if present).   3. Replace and tighten the screw that secures the I/O panel.   4. Reconn...

Back to Contents Page   Power Supply Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual     Removing the Power Supply    Replacing the Power Supply    DC Power Supply Connectors    DC Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments       Removing the Power Supply   1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your C...

  1. Set the replacement power supply into place.   2. Replace and tighten the screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer chassis.     3. Reconnect the DC power cables to the system board and drives.   4. For the Vostro 220s: a.   Reinstall any PCI or PCI Express cards (see Inst...

  Vostro 220   Vostro 220s   DC Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments  

Back to Contents Page   System Board Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual     Remove the System Board    Replacing a System Board       Remove the System Board   1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).   3....

  Replacing a System Board   1. Align the holes of the system board with the screw holes in the chassis, ensuring that the back panel connectors are properly aligned in the openings on the back of the chassis.   2. Replace the screws that secure the system board to the chassis. Avoid over-tightening...

Back to Contents Page   System Setup Program Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual     Overview    Entering the System Setup Program    System Setup Program Screens    System Setup Program Options    Boot Sequence    Clearing Forgotten Passwords    Clearing CMOS Settings    BIOS   Overview Use t...

This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.   Option Settings l   Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from a floppy drive (if installed). If the floppy disk in the drive is not bootable, if no floppy disk is in the drive, or if there is no floppy drive installed in th...

  4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.   5. Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password.   6. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 to enable the password feature.   7. Follow the procedure in After Workin...

Back to Contents Page   Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual     Tools    Dell Diagnostics    Solving Problems    Dell Technical Update Service    Dell Support Utility   Tools   Power Lights   The power button light located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or ...

  4. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem and click Next to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows Vista ® :   1. Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support.   2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field an...

  9. Close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer.   Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter the system setup program (see System Setup Program ) to review your computer's configuration informati...

After Test System is selected, the following menu appears: For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on the screen. If you canno...

Drive Problems     Ensure that Microsoft ®  Windows ® Recognizes the drive — Windows XP : l   Click Start and click My Computer . Windows Vista ® : l   Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Computer . If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for ...

4.   Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and click Start . Windows Vista : 1.   Click Start and click Computer . 2.   Right-click Local Disk C: . 3.   Click Properties ® Tools ® Check Now . The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click ...

1.   Click Start and click Control Panel . 2.   Under Pick a Category , click Performance and Maintenance ® System ® System Properties ® Hardware ® Device Manager . Windows Vista : 1.   Click Start ® Control Panel ® Hardware and Sound . 2.   Click Device Manager. If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, ...

  A program crashes repeatedly   Check the software documentation — If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.   A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system   Run the Program Compatibility Wizard — Windows XP : The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so t...

l   Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Specifications" in the Setup and Quick Reference Guide . l   Run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics ).   Mouse Problems     Check the...

    If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding — See Power Lights .   If the power light is blinking blue — The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation.   If the power light is off — The compute...

4.   Adjust the settings, as needed.   Reinstall the printer driver — See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver.   Scanner Problems     Check the scanner documentation — See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.   Unlock the scann...

Test the electrical outlet — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.   Eliminate possible interference — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.   Run the speaker diagnostics   Reinstall the sound d...

Move the subwoofer away from the monitor — If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is positioned at least 60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the monitor.   Move the monitor away from external power sources — Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical ...

2. Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is checked. The Dell Support Utility is customized for your computing environment. The icon in the taskbar functions differently when you click, double-click, or right-click the icon.   Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to...

Back to Contents Page   Working on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual     Recommended Tools    Before Working on Your Computer    Inside View of Your Computer    System Board Components    After Working on Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing and installi...

  2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off.   Inside View of Your Computer   Vostro™ 420   V...