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Dell Vostro 1220 Service Manual

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Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual 
 
Working on Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Specifications
Diagnostics
System Setup
 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of this material in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, ExpressCard, and ExpressCharge are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and is used by Dell under license; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, a n d Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries; Intel and Celeron are registered trademarks, and Core a n d Core2Duo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; Adobe, the
Adobe logo, and Adobe Flash Player are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
September 2009     Rev. A00
 
 
  
  

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  • Page 1 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, ExpressCard, and ExpressCharge are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, a n d Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries;...

  • Page 2: Entering System Setup

     <F12> Boot Menu Press <F12>, when the Dell logo appears, to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the computer. Diagnostics and Enter Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system. This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system.

  • Page 3: Device Status Leds

    If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: Alternately blinking amber light and blue light — An unauthenticated or unsupported, non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your computer. Alternately blinking amber light with steady blue light — Temporary battery failure with AC adapter present.
  • Page 4 1. Reseat the LCD cable. 2. Replace the LCD panel. LCD Panel Error 3. Replace the video card/system board. OFF-FLASH-OFF 1. Install compatible memory modules. 2. If two modules are installed, remove one and test. 3. Try the second module in the same slot and test. 4.

  • Page 5: Adding And Replacing Parts

    Back to Contents Page Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual     Battery  Access Panel  Memory  WLAN Card  Coin-Cell Battery  Hinge Cover  Keyboard Media Bay Device LCD Assembly Palm Rest  Bluetooth Module  TPM Module   Hard Drive  I/O Panel System Board  Heat Sink and Processor  Modem...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual        Processors   System Information   ExpressCard   SD Card   Memory   Communications   Connectors   Audio   Graphics   Keyboard   Display   Battery   Touch Pad   Fingerprint Reader   AC Adapter   Environmental   Physical   Video   NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (or Start in Windows® XP)®...
  • Page 7 Video 15-hole VGA connector    Audio  Audio type Two-channel high-definition audio codec Audio controller CONEXANT CX20583 Stereo conversion 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Interfaces:   Internal Internal high definition audio External Microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers mini-connector Speakers 2 two-watt, 4-ohm speakers Internal speaker amplifier 2-W channel, 4 ohms Internal microphone...
  • Page 8       4-cell 12 V (minimum), 17.7 V (maximum)       6-cell 9 V (minimum), 13.3 V (maximum) Temperature range:    Operating 0° to 50 °C (32° to 122°F)    Storage –20° to 65°C (14° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR2032     Touch Pad X/Y position resolution 240 CPI (graphics table mode) Size    Width 68-mm (2.677-inch) sensor-active area    Height 37.63-mm (1.481-inch) rectangle  ...
  • Page 9 Video controller Intel Extreme Graphics Video memory up to 256 MB (shared)     Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 10: Removing The Battery

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the Battery NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 11: Removing The Access Panel

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the Access Panel NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 12: Removing The Memory

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the Memory NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 13: Removing The Wlan Card

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the WLAN Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 14: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 15: Removing The Hinge Cover

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the Hinge Cover NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.
  • Page 16 Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 17: Removing The Keyboard

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the Keyboard NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.
  • Page 18 Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 19 Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the Media Bay Device NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 20: Removing The Lcd Assembly

    LCD Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the LCD Assembly   NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.
  • Page 21 11. Lift the LCD assembly away from the system.   Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 22: Removing Palm Rest

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing Palm Rest NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.
  • Page 23 Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 24: Removing The Bluetooth Module

    Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the Bluetooth Module    NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 25: Removing The Tpm Module

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the TPM Module NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 26: Removing The Hard Drive

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the Hard Drive NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.
  • Page 27 Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 28: Removing The I/O Panel

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the I/O Panel NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 29: Removing The Fan

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the Fan NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 31: Removing The System Board

    System Board Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the System Board    NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.
  • Page 32 Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 33: Removing The Heat Sink And Processor

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the Heat Sink and Processor NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.
  • Page 34 Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 35: Removing The Modem

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the Modem NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 36: Removing The Speaker

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the Speaker NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 37: Removing The Lcd Bezel

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the LCD Bezel NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 38: Lcd Inverter

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the LCD Inverter NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 39: Removing The Lcd Camera

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the LCD Camera NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 40: Removing The Lcd Panel

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the LCD Panel NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.
  • Page 41 Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 42 Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the LCD Rails NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.
  • Page 43 Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 44: Removing The Lcd Hinges

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual WARNING: 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. Removing the LCD Hinges NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

  • Page 45: Working On Your Computer

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 46: After Working Inside Your Computer

    After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.

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