Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1710 Dell
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Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions IfyoupurchasedaDELL™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft ® Windows ® operating systems are not applicable. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Back to Contents Page Before Working on Your Computer Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Recommended Tools What You Need to Know for Your Safety This document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer.
6. Turn the computer upside down. 7. Slide both battery latches to the open position. 8. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 9. Turn the computer top - side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS - update program media, such as a CD, is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the media.
6. In the File Download window, click Save this program to disk , and then click OK . 7. In the Save In window, click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop , and then click Save . The file downloads to your desktop. 8. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the Card Replacing the Card If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, the card is already installed.
Back to Contents Page Coin - Cell Battery Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the Coin - Cell Battery Replacing the Coin - Cell Battery Removing the Coin - Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .
3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board Assembly ). 4. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive ). 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ). 6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ).
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer .
This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Processor Module . 1. Align the pin - 1 corner of the processor module with the pin - 1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height.
Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly 1.
Back to Contents Page USB Daughter Card Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the USB Daughter Card Replacing the USB Daughter Card Removing the USB Daughter Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer .
4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 6. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ). 7. Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing a WLAN Card ).
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Cable Camera and Microphone Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1.
Replacing the Display Assembly This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Display Assembly . 1. Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer, then lower the display into place. 2.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Disconnect the antenna from the WLAN card (see Removing a WLAN Card ). 3. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ).
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Disconnect the antenna from the WLAN card (see Removing a WLAN Card ). 3. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ).
Display Cable Removing the Display Cable 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Disconnect the antenna from the WLAN card (see Removing a WLAN Card ). 3. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).
6. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel ). 7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 9. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ).
5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 6. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ). 7. Reconnect the antenna to the WLAN card (see Replacing a WLAN Card ).
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Loosen the eight screws that secure the memory cover.
Back to Contents Page Fingerprint Reader Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the Fingerprint Reader Replacing the Fingerprint Reader Removing the Fingerprint Reader 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer .
1. Position the fingerprint reader on the underside of the palm rest. 2. Connect the fingerprint reader cable connector to the fingerprint reader connector and rotate the retaining bracket downward to secure the cable. 3. Replace the fingerprint reader cover and replace the M2 x 3 - mm screw that secures the cover to the palm rest.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .
6. Disconnect the hard drive cable connector from the motherboard. 7. Pull the mylar tab to release the hard drive. 8. Lift the hard drive and the hard drive cable out of the computer. You may find it easier to lift the hard drive starting from the side located opposite from the hard drive's connection to the hard drive cable.
Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2.
Replacing the Hinge Cover This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Hinge Cover . 1. Align the two tabs underneath both edges of the hinge cover with the corresponding notches in the computer. 2.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).
This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Keyboard . 1. Slide the keyboard cable connector into the keyboard connector on the system board. 2. Rotate the retaining bracket downward to secure the keyboard cable connector.
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer .
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Battery Latch Assembly . 1. Ensure that the battery latch spring is properly mounted on the guide post of the battery latch assembly.
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user - accessible SODIMM sockets, both accessed from the bottom of the computer. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board.
This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing a Memory Module . 1. Align the notch in the memory module connector with the tab in the connector slot. 2. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45 - degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing a WLAN Card Replacing a WLAN Card Your computer supports a WLAN card. If you ordered a WLAN card with your computer, the card is already installed.
Replacing a WLAN Card This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing a WLAN Card . 1. Insert the WLAN card connector into the system board connector at a 45 - degree angle. 2. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card that you are installing.
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .
5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 6. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ). 7. Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing a WLAN Card ). 8. Replace the hard drive cover. See Removing the Hard Drive for an illustration of the hard drive cover.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the hard drive cover.
12. Disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board. 13. Disconnect the fingerprint reader connector from the system board. 14. Moving from left to right, carefully lift the palm rest along the rear edge, near the hinge brackets, and gently lift the palm rest.
12. Replace the hard drive cover. See Removing the Hard Drive for an illustration of the hard drive cover. 13. Replace any blanks you removed from in the ExpressCard slot and the 8 - in - 1 card slot.
Back to Contents Page Power Button and Multimedia Button Pads Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the Power Button and Multimedia Button Pads Replacing the Power Button and Multimedia Button Pads Removing the Power Button and Multimedia Button Pads 1.
This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Power Button and Multimedia Button Pads . 1. Connect the power - button pad cable in the connector on the bottom of the multimedia button pad. 2. Replace the power button pad, positioning it under the tabs on the palm rest and aligning the screw hole.
Back to Contents Page Speaker Assembly Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Assembly Replacing the Speaker Assembly Removing the Speaker Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer .
6. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ). 7. Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing a WLAN Card ). 8. Replace the hard - drive cover.
Back to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Assembly The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the base of the computer.
Replacing the System Board Assembly This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the System Board Assembly .
Back to Contents Page Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions IfyoupurchasedaDELL™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft ® Windows ® operating systems are not applicable.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™Vostro™1710 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard.
resolve the incompatibility. Windows Vista ® : 1. Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press <Enter> to start the search. 3. In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.
5. At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left - click with the touch pad/mouse, or press <Tab> and then <Enter>, to select the test you want to run (see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu ). 6. After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu.
After the Dell Diagnostics loads the following menu appears: Press <Tab> to select the test you want to run and then press <Enter>. 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.
Windows XP : 1. Click Start ® Control Panel ® Add or Remove Programs ® Programs and Features . 2. Select the program you want to remove. 3. Click Uninstall . 4. See the program documentation for installation instructions. Windows Vista : 1.
Test the drive — l Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that the original drive is defective. l Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. Clean the drive or disk — For information on cleaning your computer, see the Dell™TechnologyGuide on your computer or at support.
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 Continue ; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action.
A program stops responding End the program — 1. Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2. Click the Applications tab. 3. Click to select the program that is no longer responding. 4. Click End Task .
Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message — l Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. l See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements.
Check the headphone cable connection — Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector. See the Setup and Quick Reference Guide for your computer at support.dell.com . Adjust the Windows volume control — Click or double - click the speaker icon in the lower - right corner of your screen.
Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your taskbar: 1. Click Start ® All Programs ® Dell Support ® Dell Support Settings .
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If you have not bought Dell 1710 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Dell 1710 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Dell 1710 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Dell 1710 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Dell 1710, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Dell 1710.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Dell 1710. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Dell 1710 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
