Dell Vostro 1320 User Manual

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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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.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Dell Vostro 1320 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Storage	Up to 320GB HDD
Graphics	Intel GMA 4500MHD
Optical Drive	8X DVD+/-RW
Bluetooth	Optional Bluetooth 2.1
Webcam	1.3MP
Display	13.3 inch WXGA (1280x800)
Operating System	Windows Vista
Wireless	802.11a/g/n
Ports	3 x USB 2.0, 1 x VGA, 1 x RJ-45
Card Reader	5-in-1 card reader
Battery	6-cell
RAM	Up to 4GB DDR2

Summary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Notes

Defines the meaning of 'NOTE' in the manual for user guidance and important information.

Cautions

Defines the meaning of 'CAUTION' for potential hardware damage or data loss if instructions are not followed.

Warnings

Defines the meaning of 'WARNING' for potential property damage, personal injury, or death.

System Setup

Entering System Setup

Instructions on how to access the computer's BIOS or System Setup program to make user-definable setting changes.

<F12> Menu

Explains the one-time boot menu accessed by pressing F12, listing valid boot devices.

Diagnostics

Device Status Lights

Explains the meaning of various status indicator lights on the computer, such as hard drive activity and wireless status.

LED Error Codes

Details LED error codes that indicate system problems during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

Power Button Light Codes

Battery

Removing the Battery

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the computer's main battery.

Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Provides instructions for removing the coin-cell battery from the system board.

Display Bezel

Removing the Display Bezel

Step-by-step guide to removing the display bezel from the LCD assembly.

Camera

Removing the Camera

Instructions for removing the computer's built-in camera from the display assembly.

Display Assembly Hinges

Removing the Display Assembly Hinges

Steps to remove the hinges from the display panel assembly.

Display Inverter

Removing the Display Inverter

Instructions on how to remove the display inverter from the display assembly.

LCD Display Panel

Removing the LCD Display Panel

Step-by-step procedure for removing the LCD display panel from the display assembly.

Display Assembly

Removing the Display Assembly

Detailed steps for removing the entire display assembly from the computer base.

Fan

Removing the Fan

Instructions for removing the computer's cooling fan.

Fingerprint Reader

Removing the Fingerprint Reader

Step-by-step guide to removing the fingerprint reader component.

Hinge Cover

Removing the Hinge Cover

Instructions for removing the hinge cover from the computer.

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

Step-by-step guide for removing the computer's hard drive.

Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

Detailed instructions for removing the keyboard from the laptop.

Memory

Removing Memory Modules

Step-by-step instructions for removing the computer's memory modules.

Optical Drive

Removing the Optical Drive

Instructions for removing the optical drive from the computer.

Palm Rest

Removing the Palm Rest

Step-by-step guide to removing the palm rest assembly.

Access Panel

Removing the Access Panel

Instructions for removing the computer's access panel.

Heat Sink and Processor

Removing the Heat Sink and Processor

Step-by-step guide to removing the heat sink and processor.

Speaker Assembly

Removing the Speaker Assembly

Instructions for removing the speaker assembly from the computer chassis.

System Board

Removing the System Board

Comprehensive steps to remove the system board from the computer chassis.

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card

Removing the WLAN Card

Step-by-step instructions for removing the WLAN card from the system board.

Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Instructions to remove the Bluetooth wireless technology module from its slot.

Working on Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Essential safety precautions and preparation steps before servicing the computer.

Recommended Tools

Lists necessary tools for performing repairs and maintenance on the computer.

Turning Off Your Computer

Steps to properly shut down the computer before working on it to avoid data loss.

After Working Inside Your Computer

After Working Inside Your Computer

Procedures for reconnecting components and turning the computer back on safely.