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.
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual Entering System Setup Boot Menu Entering System Setup Press to enter System Setup and change the user-definable settings. If you have difficulty entering System Setup using this key, press when the keyboard LEDs first flash. Navigation Use the following keystrokes to navigate the BIOS screens.
Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual Device Status Battery Status Keyboard Status LED Error Codes Device Status LEDs Device status LEDs are a good source for diagnosing common problems that may occur on your computer. Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled.
LCD Panel Error OFF-FLASH-OFF Memory Compatibility Error ON-FLASH-ON Memory Detected But Has Errors 1. 2. 3. Reseat the LCD cable. Replace the LCD panel. Replace the video card/system board. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Install compatible memory modules. If two modules are installed, remove one and test. Try the second module in the same slot and test. Test the other slot with both modules. Replace the memory. Replace the system board. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Reseat the memory.
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 Fan System Board Heat Sink and Processor Modem Speaker LCD Bezel LCD Inverter LCD Camera LCD Panel LCD Rails LCD Hinges Back to Contents Page
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)® Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about your computer.
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 Single digital microphone Volume controls Volume control buttons Graphics I
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 (graphics table mode) 240 CPI Size Width 68-mm (2.677-inch) sensor-active area Height 37.63-mm (1.481-inch) rectangle Fingerprint Reader (optional) Type Authentec AC Adapter Type 65 Watt Input voltage 100–240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.
Video controller Intel Extreme Graphics Video memory up to 256 MB (shared) Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
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Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
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Back to Contents Page Media Bay Device 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. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4.
11. Lift the LCD assembly away from the system.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
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Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
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Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
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Back to Contents Page LCD Rails 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
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Back to Contents Page 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 1220 Service Manual Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety.
1. Shut down the operating system: l In Windows Vista®: Click Start l , then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down. In Windows® XP: Click Start® Turn Off Computer® Turn Off. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off.