Dell Vostro 1520 Service Manual
Dell Vostro 1520 Service Manual

Dell Vostro 1520 Service Manual

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Dell™ Vostro™ 1520 Service Manual
Dell™ Vostro™ 1520 Service Manual
Working on Your Computer
Working on Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts
Specifications
Specifications
Diagnostics
Diagnostics
System Setup
System Setup
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTE:
 A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING:
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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®
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
© 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
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Reproduction of this material
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in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell 
Trademarks used in this text:
Dell  , the
, the DELL
trademarks of Intel Corporation; Bluetooth
trademarks of Intel Corporation;
Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;
LLC; Blu-ray Disc 
LLC;
 Blu-ray Disc    is a tr
 is a tr ademark of the
ademark of the Blu-ray Disc Asso
Blu-ray Disc Association;
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either
Other trademarks and trade names may be
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade
May
May 2009
2009
Rev. A00
Rev.
A00
permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
DELL logo,
 logo, Vostro, TravelLite, Wi-Fi
Vostro, TravelLite, Wi-Fi Catcher,
Catcher,   and
 is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license; TouchStrip
ciation; Microsoft 
Microsoft  , , Windows, Windows Vista,
Windows, Windows Vista, and the
used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and
names other than its own.
Windows® ® operating systems are not
operating systems are not applicable.
 and ExpressCharge,
ExpressCharge, are trademarks of Dell Inc.;
are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel 
 and the Windows Vista
 Windows Vista start button
 start button are either trademarks or registered
the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
applicable.
Intel  , , Pentium, Celeron
Pentium, Celeron an
an d d  Core
 Core are registered
 are registered
TouchStrip is a trademark of Zvetco Biometrics,
 is a trademark of Zvetco Biometrics,
are either trademarks or registered
names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any

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  • Page 1 Intel Corporation; Bluetooth Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;  is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license; TouchStrip TouchStrip is a trademark of Zvetco Biometrics,  is a trademark of Zvetco Biometrics,...
  • Page 3 <F12> 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. The devices listed on the boot 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. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices installed in the computer.
  • Page 5: Entering System Setup

    <F12> 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. The devices listed on the boot 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. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices installed in the computer.
  • Page 7: Device Status Lights

    Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Diagnostics Dell™ Vostro™ 1520 Service Manual Dell™ Vostro™ 1520 Service Manual Device Status Lights Device Status Lights LED Error Codes LED Error Codes Power Button Light Codes Power Button Light Codes...
  • Page 9 2. If two modules are installed remove one and test. Try the other module in the same slot and test. Test the other slot with both modules. Memory compatibility error 3. Replace the memory. 4. Replace the system board. ON-FLASH-ON 1.
  • Page 11: Adding And Replacing Parts

    Back to Contents Page Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™ Vostro™ 1520 Service Manual Battery Hard Drive and Mini-Card Access Panel Hard Drive Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Vostro™ 1520 Service Manual Processor Display System Information Keyboard ExpressCard™ Touch Pad 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader Fingerprint Reader Memory Camera Connectors Battery Communications AC Adapter Video Physical Audio Environmental NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your Tablet-PC, click Start ...
  • Page 15 connector IEEE 1394 One 4-pin -connector Dock Optional USB Port Replicator only Mini-card support (internal expansion slots) One dedicated half Mini-Card slot for WLAN One dedicated full Mini-Card slot for WPAN (Bluetooth ® or ultra wideband [UWB]) WPAN full Mini-Card slot can also be used for the Intel Flash Cache Modem Optional USB external modem...
  • Page 17 Viewing angles ±40° (WXGA) typical Horizontal ±40° (WXGA with TrueLife) WXGA –.258 mm (.010 inch) Pixel pitch WXGA with TrueLife –.23 mm (.009 inch) Controls Brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts Keyboard Number of keys 84 (U.S. and Canada); 85 (Europe); 88 (Japan) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Size...
  • Page 19 Charge time (approximate) Computer off Approximately 1 hour to 80% capacity 6-cell lithium-ion bat tery Approximately 2 hours to 100% capacity Varies depending on operating conditions and can be Operating Time significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions Life span (approximate) 1 year Temperature range Operating...
  • Page 21 Operati ng 0.66 GRMS Stora ge 1.30 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 143 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) Storage –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
  • Page 23: Removing The Battery

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1520 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 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
  • Page 25 4. Slide the battery itself toward the back of the computer and remove.
  • Page 27: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1520 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 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
  • Page 31: Removing The Display Bezel

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1520 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 Display Bezel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
  • Page 33 5. Remove the bezel from the display assembly.
  • Page 35: Removing The Camera

    Dell™ Vostro™ 1520 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 Camera 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .

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