Dell Vostro 2510 (Early 2009) User Manual

Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service ManualTroubleshootingBefore Working on Your ComputerHard DriveWireless Local Area Network (WLAN) CardFanProcessor Heat Sink

Windows XP:1. Click Start and click Control Panel.2. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance System System Properties  Hardware

Check the software documentation —If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system

computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.If you receive

Disconnect headphones from the headphone connector — Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled whenheadphones are connected to the computer&ap

Dell Technical Update ServiceThe Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your comput

For more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell™ Support screen.Back to Contents Page

Back to Contents Page Before Working on Your ComputerDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Recommended Tools What You Need to Know for Your SafetyThis d

1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. Shut down your computer. In Windows XP, cli

10. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Back to Contents Page

Back to Contents Page Hard DriveDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard DriveNOTE: Dell does not guarantee comp

Back to Contents Page TroubleshootingDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell S

6. Lift the hard drive out of the computer. 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard DriveCAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety inf

Back to Contents Page Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) CardDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing a WLAN Card Replacing a WLAN CardCAUTION: Be

7. Rotate each antenna cable until it is positioned away from the WLAN card and then pull gently on the cable todisconnect it. 1 antenna cables (2) 2

Back to Contents Page FanDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the FanRemoving the FanCAUTION: Before working inside your com

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yourcomputer. For additional safety best practices informa

Back to Contents Page Processor Heat SinkDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat SinkRemovin

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Processor Heat Sink.1. Align the

Back to Contents Page Processor ModuleDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor ModuleRemoving the Pro

NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processorthermal-cooling assembly. The oils in your s

A possibleprocessorfailure hasoccurred.Reseat the processor (see Removing the Processor Module).If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.A possib

turning the cam screw.2. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the system board. 3. Replace th

Back to Contents Page MemoryDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory ModuleYour computer has two user-accessibl

5. Remove the memory module from the connector. 1 securing clips (2) 2 memory moduleReplacing a Memory ModuleCAUTION: Before working inside your comp

5. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.To co

Back to Contents Page Hinge CoverDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge CoverCAUTION

1 raised part of hinge cover on right sideReplacing the Hinge CoverCAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ship

Back to Contents Page KeyboardDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the KeyboardRemoving the KeyboardCAUTION: Before wor

1 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 2 keyboard3 tabs (4) 4 palm rest5 keyboard cable 6 keyboard cable connector7 system board Replacing the KeyboardCAUTION: Bef

Back to Contents Page DisplayDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Inverter Display Panel Display Cable Camer

7. In sequential order, remove the four numbered M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the display hinges. 8. Disconnect the display cable from the display cable

Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media provided with your computer.NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities me

1 display cable 2 antenna cables3 display assembly Replacing the Display AssemblyCAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety info

11. Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing a WLAN Card). 12. Replace the hard drive cover. See Removing the Hard Drive for an illustration of the hard

9. Starting at the middle bottom of the display panel, use your fingers to separate the bezel from the top cover, then liftthe inside edges to separa

1 display inverter connector 2 M2 x 3-mm screw (1)3 display inverter 4 display inverter connectorNOTICE: Removal of the bezel from the display back co

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yourcomputer. For additional safety best practices informa

This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Display Panel.1. Replace the eight M2 x 3-mm screws in the display

1 display panel 2 display cable connector3 display cable Replacing the Display CableCAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety i

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Remove the hard drive cover. See Removing the H

5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 7. Replace the WLAN card (see Rep

Back to Contents Page Palm RestDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm RestRemoving the Palm RestCAUTION: Before

from your Drivers and Utilities media (see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media).Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the

11. Disconnect the multimedia-button pad connector from the system board. 12. Disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board. 13. Disconn

Replacing the Palm RestCAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yourcomputer. For additional safety

Back to Contents Page Fingerprint ReaderDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Fingerprint Reader Replacing the Fingerprint ReaderRemoving t

3 underside of palm rest 4 fingerprint reader5 fingerprint reader connector with retaining bracket 6 fingerprint reader cableReplacing the Fingerprint

Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless TechnologyDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Card Replacing the CardCAUTION

1 card cable connector 2 cardReplacing the CardCAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yourcompute

Back to Contents Page Optical DriveDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Driv

Replacing the Optical DriveCAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yourcomputer. For additional sa

Back to Contents Page System Board AssemblyDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board AssemblyT

1 system board 2 M2.5 x 5-mm system board screws (3)3 USB daughter-card cable connector 4 card with Bluetooth technology cable connector5 speaker cabl

Option Function Test Memory Run the stand-alone memory testTest System Run system diagnosticsExit Exit the diagnosticsPress <Tab> to select the

NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside thecomputer. Failure to do so may result in d

Back to Contents Page Speaker AssemblyDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Assembly Replacing the Speaker AssemblyRemoving the Spe

1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 2 speaker connector3 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) Replacing the Speaker AssemblyCAUTION: Before working inside your computer, re

Back to Contents Page USB Daughter CardDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the USB Daughter Card Replacing the USB Daughter CardRemoving the

1 daughter-card connector 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screw (1)3 USB daughter card Replacing the USB Daughter CardCAUTION: Before working inside your computer, r

Back to Contents Page Battery Latch AssemblyDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assemb

1 battery release button 2 alignment bracket screw (1)3 battery latch assembly 4 springReplacing the Battery Latch AssemblyCAUTION: Before working ins

11. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 12. Replace the fan (see Replacing the Fan). 13. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing

Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell BatteryDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the

Error MessagesCAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yourcomputer. For additional safety best pra

1 coin-cell battery 2 coin-cell battery cable connectorReplacing the Coin-Cell BatteryCAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety in

Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOSDell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard DriveIf a BIOS-

2. Start the computer. 3. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Click Download Now to download the file. 5.

Battery ProblemsCAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the batteryonly with the same or equival

Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up.Ensure