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Dell Vostro 1015 User Manual

Dell Vostro 1015
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Dell™Vostro™1014/1015ServiceManual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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November2009Rev.A00
Working on Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Specifications
Diagnostics
System Setup
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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.
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Dell Vostro 1015 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Bus typeFSB
Tjunction105 °C
Processor cache2 MB
Processor cores2
Processor modelT6670
System bus rate- GT/s
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor seriesIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series
Processor socketSocket 478
Processor codenamePenryn
Processing Die size107 mm²
Processor frequency2.2 GHz
Processor cache typeL2
Processor lithography45 nm
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor front side bus800 MHz
Processor operating modes64-bit
ECC supported by processorNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)11
Number of Processing Die Transistors410 M
HDD speed5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYes
Total storage capacity320 GB
Display diagonal15.6 \
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:9
Internal memory3 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Number of built-in speakers1
TypePC
Minimum RAM3072 MB
Wireless technology802.11b/g/n
Operating system installedWindows 7 Professional
Serial ports quantity0
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
Product colorBlack
Discrete graphics card modelIntel® GMA X4500MHD
Processor ARK ID42109
Processor package size35 x 35 mm
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth247.9 mm
Width376 mm
Weight2160 g
Height (rear)36.8 mm
Height (front)26.5 mm

Summary

Access Panel

Removing the Access Panel

Step-by-step guide to remove the computer's access panel.

Replacing the Access Panel

Instructions for reinstalling the access panel.

Battery

Removing the Battery

Procedure to safely remove the laptop's main battery.

Replacing the Battery

Steps to install a new or reinsert the laptop's main battery.

Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Removing the Bluetooth Wireless Card

Guide to removing the Bluetooth module.

Replacing the Bluetooth Card

Instructions for installing the Bluetooth module.

Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Procedure to remove the CMOS coin-cell battery.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Steps for installing the CMOS coin-cell battery.

Control Panel Cover

Removing the Control Panel Cover

Steps to remove the top cover housing controls.

Replacing the Control Panel Cover

Instructions for reinstalling the control panel cover.

Processor Fan

Removing the Processor Fan

Guide to removing the CPU cooling fan.

Replacing the Processor Fan

Steps for installing a new CPU cooling fan.

ExpressCard

Removing the ExpressCard

Procedure to remove an ExpressCard from its slot.

Replacing the ExpressCard

Instructions for inserting an ExpressCard.

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive Assembly

Steps to remove the internal hard drive.

Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly

Instructions for installing the internal hard drive.

Heat Sink

Removing the Heat Sink

Guide to removing the CPU heat sink assembly.

Replacing the Heat Sink

Steps for installing the CPU heat sink assembly.

I/O Board

Removing the I/O Board

Procedure to remove the Input/Output board.

Replacing the I/O Board

Instructions for installing the Input/Output board.

Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

Step-by-step guide to remove the computer keyboard.

Replacing the Keyboard

Instructions for installing a new computer keyboard.

Display

Removing the Display Assembly

Guide to removing the entire display unit.

Replacing the Display Assembly

Steps for installing a new display unit.

System Board

Removing the System Board

Procedure to remove the motherboard.

Replacing the System Board

Instructions for installing a new motherboard.

Memory

Removing Memory Modules

Steps to remove RAM modules.

Replacing a Memory Module

Instructions for installing RAM modules.

Memory Card

Removing the Memory Card

Procedure to remove an external memory card.

Replacing the Memory Card

Instructions for inserting an external memory card.

Optical Drive

Removing the Optical Drive

Guide to removing the CD/DVD drive.

Replacing the Optical Drive

Steps for installing a CD/DVD drive.

Palm Rest

Removing the Palm Rest

Steps to remove the palm rest assembly.

Replacing the Palm Rest

Instructions for installing the palm rest assembly.

Processor Module

Removing the Processor Module

Procedure to remove the CPU from the system board.

Replacing the Processor Module

Instructions for installing a new CPU.

Speaker

Removing the Speaker

Guide to removing the internal speaker.

Replacing the Speaker

Steps for installing a new internal speaker.

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card

Removing a WLAN Card

Procedure to remove the wireless network card.

Replacing a WLAN Card

Instructions for installing a wireless network card.

System Setup

Boot Menu

Accessing the one-time boot sequence options and diagnostics.

Navigation Keystrokes

Key combinations for navigating System Setup screens.

Entering System Setup

Methods to access the BIOS/System Setup utility.

System Setup Menu Options

Overview of configurable settings within System Setup.

Diagnostics

Device Status Lights

Understanding the LED indicators for computer status.

Battery Status Lights

Interpreting battery charge and health indicator lights.

LED Error Codes

Diagnosing POST errors using LED patterns.

Specifications

System Information

Overview of the computer's core system details.

Processor

Technical details about the CPU.

Memory

Information on RAM types, slots, and capacities.

Communications

Details on network and modem hardware.

Audio

Specifications for the audio system.

Display

Technical specifications of the LCD screen.

Physical

Dimensions and weight of the laptop models.

Working on Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Safety guidelines and preparation steps before servicing.

Recommended Tools

List of essential tools for computer maintenance and repair.

Turning Off Your Computer

Procedures to safely shut down the computer before servicing.

After Working Inside Your Computer

Steps to reconnect devices and power on after maintenance.

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