Dell Vostro 220s - Replacing the Power Supply

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1 screws (4) (only 3 screws for Vostro 220s) 2 power supply

8. Slide the power supply toward the front of the computer and lift it out.

Replacing the Power Supply

1. Set the replacement power supply into place.

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Power Lights2
Troubleshooting2
Beep Codes3
System Messages3
Hardware Troubleshooter4
Dell Diagnostics4
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics5
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive5
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Disc6
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu6
Solving Problems8
Battery Problems8
Drive Problems8
Error Messages9
Optical Drive Problems9
Problems Writing to an Optical Drive9
Hard Drive Problems9
IEEE 1394 Device Problems10
Keyboard Problems11
Lockups and Software Problems11
The Computer Does Not Start up11
The Computer Stops Responding11
A Program Stops Responding11
Memory Problems12
A Program Crashes Repeatedly12
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System12
A Solid Blue Screen Appears12
Other Software Problems12
Mouse Problems13
Network Problems13
Power Problems14
Printer Problems14
Scanner Problems15
Video and Monitor Problems16
Sound and Speaker Problems16
No Sound from Speakers16
No Sound from Headphones16
The Screen Is Blank17
The Screen Is Difficult to Read17
D Image Quality Is Poor17
Dell Technical Update Service18
Accessing the Dell Support Utility18
Clicking the Dell Support Icon18
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon19
Recommended Tools20
Before Working on Your Computer20
Turning off Your Computer21
Inside View of Your Computer21
System Board Components23
After Working on Your Computer26
Removing the Computer Cover28
Replacing the Computer Cover29
Removing the Bezel30
Replacing the Bezel30
Removing the Chassis Support Bracket32
Replacing the Chassis Support Bracket33
PCI and PCI Express Cards35
Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card35
Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card36
Configuring Your Computer after Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card37
Removing a Hard Drive39
Hard Drives39
Replacing & Adding/Hard Drive42
Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive42
Media Card Reader45
Removing a Media Card Reader46
Replacing or Adding a Media Card Reader49
Removing an Optical Drive50
Replacing or Adding an Optical Drive52
Removing a Drive Bay Break-Away Metal Plate53
Vostro 420 and Vostro 22053
Vostro 220S55
Removing the I/O Panel56
Replacing the I/O Panel57
Removing the Chassis Fan59
Replacing the Chassis Fan61
Removing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly63
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly64
Removing Memory Modules66
Replacing or Adding a Memory Module66
Removing the Power Supply69
Replacing the Power Supply70
DC Power Supply Connectors71
DC Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments72
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery76
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery76
Remove the System Board78
Replacing a System Board79
Removing the Processor82
Replacing the Processor83
Entering the System Setup Program85
System Setup Program Screens85
System Setup Program Options86
Option Settings87
Boot Sequence87
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot88
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots88
Clearing Forgotten Passwords88
Clearing CMOS Settings89
Flashing the BIOS from the Hard Drive89
Contacting Dell91

Dell Vostro 220s - Replacing the Power Supply

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