Dell Vostro 1088 Laptop Service Manual PDF
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Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
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September 2009 Rev. A00
Working on Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Specifications
Diagnostics
System Setup
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.
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Access Panel Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Access Panel
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer.
3. Remove the six screws that secure the access panel to the computer.
4. Remove the access panel from the computer.
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.
Replacing the Access Panel
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the access panel on your computer.
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Battery Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Battery
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Slide the battery latches apart while at the same time slipping your forefingers into the groove at the center of the battery and pushing outward to disengage the battery from the computer.
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.
3. Lift the battery from the computer.
Replacing the Battery
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the battery in your computer.
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the access panel from the computer. 4. Remove the hard drive from the computer. 5. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. 6. Remove the control panel cover from the computer. 7. Remove the keyboard from the computer. 8. Remove the display assembly from the computer. 9. Remove the palm rest from the computer.
10. Remove the I/O board from the computer.
11. Disconnect the Bluetooth card cable from the connector on the system board.
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.
12. Disengage the Bluetooth card cable from its routing groove, then lift and remove the Bluetooth card from the computer.
Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the Bluetooth card in your computer.
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Coin-Cell Battery Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the access panel from the computer. 4. Remove the hard drive from the computer. 5. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. 6. Remove the control panel cover from the computer. 7. Remove the keyboard from the computer. 8. Remove the display assembly from the computer. 9. Remove the palm rest from the computer.
10. Pull the coin-cell battery from the plastic sleeve.
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.
11. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the system board, then lift and remove the coin-cell battery from the computer.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the coin-cell battery in your computer.
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Processor Fan Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Fan
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the access panel from the computer. 4. Remove the hard drive from the computer. 5. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. 6. Remove the control panel cover from the computer. 7. Remove the keyboard from the computer. 8. Remove the display assembly from the computer. 9. Remove the palm rest from the computer.
10. Disconnect the processor fan cable from the connector on the system board.
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.
11. Remove the screw that secures the processor fan to the computer.
12. Lift the processor fan from the computer.
Replacing the Processor Fan
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the processor fan in your computer.
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ExpressCard Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the ExpressCard
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Press on the ExpressCard to release it from its slot in the computer.
3. Slide the ExpressCard from the computer.
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.
Replacing the ExpressCard
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the ExpressCard in your computer.
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Hard Drive Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Hard Drive Assembly
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the access panel from the computer.
4. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer.
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 Assembly
Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly
Removing the Hard Drive Bracket
Replacing the Hard Drive Bracket
Removing the Hard Drive Interposer
Replacing the Hard Drive Interposer
5. Pull the plastic tab toward the opposite end of the hard drive assembly to disengage the hard drive interposer from the connector on the system board, then lift the hard drive assembly from the computer.
Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the hard drive in your computer.
Removing the Hard Drive Bracket
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the access panel from the computer. 4. Remove the hard drive from the computer.
5. Remove the four screws, two on either side of the bracket, that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.
6. Lift the bracket from the hard drive.
Replacing the Hard Drive Bracket
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the hard drive into the hard drive bracket.
Removing the Hard Drive Interposer
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the access panel from the computer. 4. Remove the hard drive from the computer.
5. Tugging gently, remove the hard drive interposer from the hard drive.
Replacing the Hard Drive Interposer
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the hard drive interposer on the hard drive.
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Heat Sink Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Heat Sink
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the ExpressCard from the computer if applicable. 3. Remove the memory card from the computer if applicable. 4. Remove the battery from the computer. 5. Remove the access panel from the computer. 6. Remove the hard drive from the computer. 7. Remove the memory modules from the computer. 8. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. 9. Remove the control panel cover from the computer.
10. Remove the keyboard from the computer. 11. Remove the display assembly from the computer. 12. Remove the palm rest from the computer. 13. Remove the processor fan from the computer. 14. Remove the I/O board from the computer. 15. Remove the Bluetooth wireless card from the computer. 16. Remove the system board from the computer. 17. Set aside the computer chassis and place the system board on a clean, dry surface.
18. Loosen the six screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
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.
19. Remove the heat sink from the system board.
Replacing the Heat Sink
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the heat sink onto your system board.
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Control Panel Cover Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Control Panel Cover
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer.
3. Remove the three control panel cover screws from the bottom of the computer.
4. Detach the four control panel cover clips located inside the battery well.
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.
5. Remove the control panel cover from the computer.
Replacing the Control Panel Cover
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the control panel cover in your computer.
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Keyboard Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Keyboard
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the control panel cover from the computer.
4. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.
5. Flip over the keyboard and lay it on the palm rest. Ensure that you do not place pressure on the keyboard cable located on the bottom of the keyboard.
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.
6. Open the keyboard data clip and detach the keyboard cable from the system board.
7. Remove the keyboard from the computer.
Replacing the Keyboard
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the keyboard in your computer.
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Display Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Display Assembly
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the access panel from the computer. 4. Remove the hard drive from the computer. 5. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. 6. Remove the control panel cover from the computer. 7. Remove the keyboard from the computer.
8. Turn the computer upside-down, and free the wireless cables from their storage positions.
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 Display Assembly
Replacing the Display Assembly
Removing the Display Bezel
Replacing the Display Bezel
Removing the Display LCD Panel
Replacing the Display LCD Panel
Removing the Display Camera
Replacing the Display Camera
Removing the Display Inverter Cable
Replacing the Display Inverter Cable
9. Remove the two screws that secure the display assembly to the bottom of the base of the computer.
10. Turn the computer right-side up.
11. Detach the wireless cable from the palm rest.
12. Release the display inverter cable clip and draw the display inverter cable away from the palm rest.
13. Remove the two screws that secure the display assembly to the top of the base of the computer.
14. Lift the display assembly from the computer, taking care as you go that all cables are free of the computer.
Replacing the Display Assembly
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the display assembly in your computer.
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Removing the Display Bezel
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the access panel from the computer. 4. Remove the hard drive from the computer. 5. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. 6. Remove the control panel cover from the computer. 7. Remove the keyboard from the computer. 8. Remove the display assembly from the computer.
9. Remove the six rubber screw covers from the display assembly.
10. Remove the six screws from the display assembly.
11. Remove the display bezel from the display assembly.
Replacing the Display Bezel
Perform the steps described above in reverse to replace the display bezel into the display assembly.
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Removing the Display LCD Panel
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the access panel from the computer. 4. Remove the hard drive from the computer.
5. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. 6. Remove the control panel cover from the computer. 7. Remove the keyboard from the computer. 8. Remove the display assembly from the computer. 9. Remove the display bezel from the display assembly.
10. Remove the four screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly.
11. Disconnect the display camera cable.
12. Lift the display LCD panel from the display assembly.
Replacing the Display LCD Panel
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the display LCD panel in the display assembly.
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Removing the Display Camera
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the access panel from the computer. 4. Remove the hard drive from the computer. 5. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. 6. Remove the control panel cover from the computer. 7. Remove the keyboard from the computer. 8. Remove the display assembly from the computer. 9. Remove the display bezel from the display assembly.
10. Remove the display LCD panel from the display assembly.
11. Remove the two screws that secure the display camera to the display assembly.
12. Lift the display camera from the display assembly.
13. Remove the two screws that secure the bracket to the display camera.
Replacing the Display Camera
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the display camera into its bracket, and from there to the display assembly.
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Removing the Display Inverter Cable
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the access panel from the computer. 4. Remove the hard drive from the computer. 5. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. 6. Remove the control panel cover from the computer. 7. Remove the keyboard from the computer. 8. Remove the display assembly from the computer. 9. Remove the display bezel from the display assembly.
10. Remove the display LCD panel from the display assembly. 11. Remove the two screws that secure the display camera to the display LED panel.
12. Carefully detach and remove the display inverter cable from the display LCD panel.
Replacing the Display Inverter Cable
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the display inverter cable.
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System Board Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the System Board
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove AC Adapter. 3. Remove the ExpressCard from the computer if applicable. 4. Remove the memory card from the computer if applicable. 5. Remove the battery from the computer. 6. Remove the access panel from the computer. 7. Remove the hard drive from the computer. 8. Remove the memory modules from the computer. 9. Remove the WLAN card from the computer.
10. Remove the control panel cover from the computer. 11. Remove the keyboard from the computer. 12. Remove the display assembly from the computer. 13. Remove the palm rest from the computer. 14. Remove the processor fan from the computer. 15. Remove the I/O board from the computer.
16. Remove the five screws that secure the system board to the computer chassis.
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.
17. Disconnect the speaker and Bluetooth cables from the connector on the system board.
18. Disconnect the power cable from the system board.
19. Remove the system board from the computer chassis.
Replacing the System Board
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the system board in your computer.
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Memory Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing Memory Modules
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the access panel from the computer.
4. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the first memory module connector until the first module pops up.
5. Slide the first memory module from its socket and remove the module from the computer.
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.
6. Repeat the last two steps to remove the second memory module: once again, spread apart the securing clips at each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
7. Slide the second memory module from its socket and remove the module from the computer.
Replacing a Memory Module
1. Ground yourself before touching the memory module you are installing, then align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.
2. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle and then rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
3. Replace the access panel. 4. Replace the battery.
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CAUTION: Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector.
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Memory Card Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Memory Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Press on the memory card to release it from its slot in the computer.
3. Slide the memory card from the computer.
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.
Replacing the Memory Card
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace a memory card in your computer.
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I/O Board Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the I/O Board
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the access panel from the computer. 4. Remove the hard drive from the computer. 5. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. 6. Remove the control panel cover from the computer. 7. Remove the keyboard from the computer. 8. Remove the display assembly from the computer. 9. Remove the palm rest from the computer.
10. Remove the two screws that connect the I/O board to the computer chassis.
11. Disconnect the modem cable from the connector on the I/O board.
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.
12. Lift and remove the I/O board from the computer.
Replacing the I/O Board
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the I/O board in your computer.
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Optical Drive Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer.
3. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer.
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.
4. Remove the optical drive from the computer.
Replacing the Optical Drive
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the optical drive in your computer.
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Palm Rest Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Palm Rest
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the optical drive from the computer. 4. Remove the access panel from the computer. 5. Remove the hard drive from the computer. 6. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. 7. Remove the control panel cover from the computer. 8. Remove the keyboard from the computer. 9. Remove the display assembly from the computer.
10. From the bottom of the computer, remove the seven screws that secure the palm rest to the computer.
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.
11. Remove three screws from the media bay.
12. Turn the computer right-side up.
13. Remove the five screws that secure the palm rest to the computer.
14. Disconnect the control panel and palm rest cables from the system board.
15. Lift the palm rest from the base of the computer.
Replacing the Palm Rest
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the palm rest in your computer.
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Processor Module Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Module
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the ExpressCard from the computer if applicable. 3. Remove the memory card from the computer if applicable. 4. Remove the battery from the computer. 5. Remove the access panel from the computer. 6. Remove the hard drive from the computer. 7. Remove the memory modules from the computer. 8. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. 9. Remove the control panel cover from the computer.
10. Remove the keyboard from the computer. 11. Remove the display assembly from the computer. 12. Remove the palm rest from the computer. 13. Remove the processor fan from the computer. 14. Remove the I/O board from the computer. 15. Remove the system board from the computer. 16. Remove the heat sink from the system board. 17. Set aside the computer chassis and place the system board on a clean, dry surface.
18. Using a small, flat-blade screwdriver, rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop position.
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.
19. Lift and remove the processor from the system board.
Replacing the Processor Module
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the processor module onto your system board.
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Speaker Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Speaker
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the ExpressCard from the computer if applicable. 3. Remove the memory card from the computer if applicable. 4. Remove the battery from the computer. 5. Remove the access panel from the computer. 6. Remove the hard drive from the computer. 7. Remove the memory modules from the computer. 8. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. 9. Remove the control panel cover from the computer.
10. Remove the keyboard from the computer. 11. Remove the display assembly from the computer. 12. Remove the palm rest from the computer. 13. Remove the processor fan from the computer. 14. Remove the I/O board from the computer. 15. Remove the Bluetooth wireless card from the computer. 16. Remove the system board from the computer.
17. Remove the screw that secures the speaker to the computer chassis.
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.
18. Remove the speaker from the computer.
Replacing the Speaker
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace the speaker in your computer.
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WLAN Card Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Removing a WLAN Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Remove the access panel from the computer.
4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card.
5. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer.
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.
6. Lift the WLAN card from the computer.
Replacing a WLAN Card
Perform the steps described above in reverse order to replace WLAN card in your computer.
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System Setup Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Entering System Setup
Initiating the Boot Menu
System Setup Menu Options
Your computer offers the following BIOS and System Setup options:
l Access System Setup by pressing
Entering System Setup
Press
Initiating the Boot Menu
Press
The boot menu typically includes the following options:
Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive Onboard NIC BIOS Setup Diagnostics
This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system. Making changes in the boot menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.
To navigate the boot menu:
l Use the up- and down-arrow keys to move the pointer to the desired boot device. l Press ENTER to attempt the boot or ESC to cancel the action.
System Setup Menu Options
The following tables describe the menu options for the System Setup BIOS.
General
Option Description
System Information
This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer. There are no configurable options in this section.
l System Information BIOS Version Service Tag Asset Tag Ownership Tag
l Memory Information Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Channel Mode Memory Technology DIMM A Size DIMM B Size
l Processor Information Processor Type Core Count Processor ID Current Clock Speed Minimum Clock Speed Maximum Clock Speed
l Device Information Primary Hard Drive Fixed Bay Device
Video Controller Video BIOS Version Video Memory Panel Type Native Resolution
Audio Controller Modem Controller Wi-Fi Device Bluetooth Device
Battery Information
Indicates the primary battery and the media bay battery status. Also displays the type of AC adapter connected to the computer.
Boot Sequence
The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of devices specified in this list:
l Diskette drive l USB Storage Device l CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive l Internal HDD (IRRT) l Cardbus NIC l Onboard NIC
This list specifies the order that the BIOS searches devices when trying to find an operating system to boot. To change the boot order, select the device to be changed in the list then click the up/down arrows or use the keyboard PgUp/PgDn keys to change the boot order of the device. The boot devices can also be de-selected from the list using the check boxes.
Date/Time Displays current date and time settings.
System Configuration
Option Description
NOTE: The System Configuration group contains options an settings relater to integrated system devices. (Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.)
Integrated NIC
Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.
Default setting: Enabled w/PXE
SATA Operation
This option configures the operating mode of the internal SATA hard drive controller. The settings are Disabled, ATA, and AHCI.
Default setting: AHCI
Miscellaneous Devices
Use the check boxes to enable/disable the following devices:
l Internal Modem l Microphone l Camera l Media Card, PC Card and 1394 l External USB Port l ExpressCard
Default setting: All enabled
Video
Option Description
LCD Brightness This option (represented by a slider bar for On Battery and On AC) sets the panel brightness when the ambient light sensor is off.
Security
Option Description
Admin Password
This field lets you set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password (sometimes called the "setup" password). The admin password enables several security features when set including:
l Restricts changes to the settings in Setup. l Restricts the boot devices listed in the
Successful changes to this password take effect immediately.
If you delete the admin password, the system password is also deleted. Also, the admin password can be used to delete the HDD password. For this reason, you cannot set an admin password if a system password or HDD is already set. The admin password must be set first if used in conjunction with a system and/or HDD password.
System Password
This field lets you set, change, or delete the system password (previously called the "Primary" password).
Internal HDD PW
This field lets you set, change, or delete the password on the system's internal hard disk drive (HDD). Successful changes take place immediately and require a system restart. The HDD password travels with the hard drive, so the HDD is protected even when installed in another system.
Password Bypass
This option lets you bypass the system and internal HDD password prompts during a system restart or when resuming from a standby state. Settings are Disabled, Reboot Bypass, Resume Bypass, and Reboot & Resume Bypass.
The system will always prompt for the set system and internal HDD password when powered on from an off state (cold boot).
Default setting: Disabled
Password Change
This option lets you determine whether changes to the System and HDD passwords are permitted when an Admin password is set. Use the check box to allow or disallow changes.
Default setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes
Computrace
This field lets you activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace software. The settings are Deactivate, Disable, and Activate.
The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further changes will be allowed.
Performance
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Option Description
Multi Core Support
Use the check box to enable/disable multi core support for the CPU.
Default setting: Enabled Multi Core Support checked
HDD Acoustic Mode
This option allows you to optimize your HDD's performance and acoustic noise level based on your personal preferences. Settings are Bypass, Quiet, and Performance.
Default setting: Bypass
Power Management
Option Description
USB Wake Support
Use the check box to enable/disable the ability for USB devices to wake the system from Standby.
This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power adapter is removed during Standby, the BIOS will remove power from all of the USB ports to conserve battery power.
Wake on LAN
This field allows the computer to power up from the off state when triggered by a special LAN signal or from the Hibernate state when triggered by a special wireless LAN signal. Wake-up from the Standby state is unaffected by this setting and must be enabled in the operating system.
l Disabled Do not allow the system to power on when it receives a wake-up signal from the LAN or wireless LAN. l LAN Only Allow the system to be powered on by special LAN signals.
Default setting: Disabled
POST Behavior
Option Description
Adapter Warnings
Use the check box to enable/disable the BIOS warning messages when you use certain power adapters. The BIOS displays these messages if you attempt to use a power adapter that has too little capacity for your configuration.
Default setting: Enabled
Keypad (Embedded)
This option lets you choose one of two methods to enable the keypad that is embedded in the internal keyboard.
l Fn Key Only The keypad is only enabled when you hold down the
system might not notice immediately when an external keyboard is detached.
When Setup is running, this field has no effectSetup works in the Fn Key Only mode.
Default setting: Fn Key Only
Numlock LED
Use the check box to enable/disable the Num Lock LED when the system boots.
Default setting: Enabled
USB Emulation
This option defines how the BIOS, in the absence of a USBaware operating system, handles USB devices. USB emulation is always enabled during POST. Use the check box to enable/disable this feature.
Default setting: Enabled
Fn Key Emulation
This field lets you use the
USB keyboards cannot emulate the
Default setting: Enabled
Fast Boot
This field can speed up the boot process by bypassing some compatibility steps.
l Minimal Boot quickly unless the BIOS has been updated, memory changed, or the previous POST did not complete. l Thorough Do not skip any steps in the boot process. l Auto Allow the operating system to control this setting (this works only when the operating system supports Simple Boot Flag).
Default setting: Minimal
Wireless
Option Description
Wireless Devices
Use the check boxes to enable/disable any available wireless devices. The available options are Internal WLAN and Internal Bluetooth.
Default setting: Enabled
Maintenance
Option Description
Service Tag
This field displays your system's Service Tag. If for some reason the Service Tag was not already set, you would be able to use this field to set it.
If a Service Tag has not been set for this system, the computer will automatically bring up this screen when users enter the BIOS. You will be prompted to enter the Service Tag.
Asset Tag This field allows you to create a system Asset Tag. The field can only be updated if the Asset Tag is not already set.
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Diagnostics Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Device Status Lights
Battery Status Lights
Keyboard Status Lights
Device Status Lights
The small indicator lights on the computer are known as LEDs or light-emitting diodes. They serve as device status lights. The various LED indicator lights specify the following:
Battery Status Lights
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:
l Solid blue The battery is charging. l Flashing blue The battery is almost fully charged. l Off The battery is adequately charged or external power is not available to charge the battery.
If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows:
l Off The battery is adequately charged, or the computer is turned off. l Flashing orange The battery charge is low. l Solid orange The battery charge is critically low.
Keyboard Status Lights
The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
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.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not turn off the computer while the light is flashing.
Turns solid blue or blinks amber to indicate battery charge status.
Turns on when wireless networking is enabled.
Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled.
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Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
Turns on when the Caps Lock function is enabled.
Turns on when the Scroll Lock function is enabled.
Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
If you purchased a Dell n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft Windows operating systems are not applicable.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of this material in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, TravelLite, Wi-Fi Catcher, and ExpressCharge, are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Intel Atom, and Core are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license; TouchStrip is a trademark of Zvetco Biometrics, LLC; Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, MS-DOS, Aero, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Flash Player are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
September 2009 Rev. A00
Working on Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Specifications
Diagnostics
System Setup
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.
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Adding and Replacing Parts Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
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ExpressCard
Battery
Access Panel
Memory
Control Panel Cover
Display Assembly
Processor Fan
I/O Board
System Board
Heat Sink
Memory Card
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
WLAN Card
Keyboard
Palm Rest
Coin-Cell Battery
Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Speaker
Processor
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System Information
Memory
Audio
Battery
Ports and Connectors
Video
Touch Pad
AC Adapter
Processor
Communications
Keyboard
Physical
5-in-1 Memory Card Reader
Display
Camera (Optional)
Environmental
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.
System Information
System chipset Intel GM45 +ICH9M
Data bus width 64 bits
DRAM bus width Dual-channel (2) 64 bit buses
Processor address bus width 36 bits
Flash EPROM 1 MB
Processor
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Intel Celeron (Socket P)
Level 2 (L2) cache 3 MB or 6 MB
Front Side Bus 1066 MHz
Memory
Memory module connector 2 DIMM slots
Memory module capacity 1 GB (one DIMM) 2 GB( one or two DIMMs) 4 GB (two DIMMs)
Memory type DDR2 667 or 800 MHz
Min to Max Memory 1 GB to 4 GB. To Support 8 GB, requires 64-bit Vista Operating System)
Communications
Modem:
Type v.92 Data/Fax MDC Modem
Controller Soft Modem
Interface HDA Bus
Network Adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board
Wireless Internal support for PCI-e Mini-Card WLAN Bluetooth V2.0 wireless technology
Audio
Audio type Two-channel high-definition audio codec (HDA)
Audio controller Conexant CX20583-10Z
Stereo conversion 24-Bit (stereo digital-to-analog) 24-Bit (stereo analog-to-digital)
Interfaces:
Internal High definition audio
External Microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers mini- connector
Speakers One 2-watt speaker
Keyboard
Number of keys 86 (United States and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan)
Layout QWERTY / AZERTY / Kanji
Battery
Type 6-cell "smart" lithium ion
Dimensions:
Depth 53.39 mm (2.1 inches)
Height 20.44 mm (0.8 inch)
Width 206.44 mm (8.12 inches)
Weight 0.33 kg (0.73 lb)
Voltage 11.1 VDC (6 cell)
Charge Time (approximate) 4 hours (when computer is off)
Operating Time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions.
Life Span (approximate) 300 charge/discharge cycles
Temperature Range:
Operating 0 to 35C (32 to 95F)
Storage -20 to 65C (-4 to 149F)
Coin-cell Battery CR-2032
Physical
Height 25 35.6 mm ( 0.98 1.4 inches )
Width 340 mm ( 13.38 inches )
Depth 242.5 mm ( 9.54 inches )
Weight minimum 2.30 kg (5.066 lbs) with a 6-cell battery
Ports and Connectors
Express Card
Controller Integrated
Connector 34-mm ExpressCard slot (USB and PCI Express-based interfaces)
Supported card 34-mm ExpressCards
Audio One microphone connector One headphone connector
IEEE 1394 One 4-pin connector
Internal Expansion Minicard Support One dedicated half Mini-Card slot for WLAN
Network Adapter One RJ-45 connector
USB Four 4-pins USB 2.0 Connectors
Video 15-pin VGA video connector
5-in-1 Memory Card Reader
Media card controller Ricoh CardReader R5U230
Cards Supported High-density SecureDigital (SD) High-capacity SD Mini SD Micro SD Memory Stick Pro Memory Stick Duo MultiMediaCare (MMC)
Video
Video type Discrete graphics
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Data bus PCI Express Graphic
Video controller AMD ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330
Video memory 512 MB DRR2
Video Output VGA Connector
Display
Type (active-matrix TFT) Two-channel high-definition audio codec (HDA)
Active Area 309.4 mm (H) x 173.9 mm (V)
Dimensions:
Height 192.5 mm
Width 324 mm
Diagonal 14.14 mm
Operating Angle 0 to 135
Viewing Angle: WXGA Horizontal WXGA Vertical
40 / 40 15 / 30
Pixel Pitch 0.252
Operating Angle 0 to 135
Touch Pad
X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode)
240 cpi
Size: Width Height
71.2 mm 36.4 mm
Camera (optional)
Resolution 2.0 MP with integrated microphone
AC Adapter
Type 90 W
Input voltage 100 240 VAC
Input current (maximum) 1.50 A
Input frequency 50 60 Hz
Ouput current 5.62 A (maximum at 4 seconds pulse) 4.62 A (continuous)
Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC +/ 1.0 VDC
Operating Temperature 0 to 35C (32 to 95F)
Storage Temperature 40 to 65C (40 to 149F)
Environmental
Temperature range:
Operating 0 to 35C (32 to 95F)
Storage 40 to 65C (40 to 149F)
Relative humidity (maximum):
Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing)
Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing)
Working on Your Computer Dell Vostro 1088 Service Manual
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. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist:
l You have performed the steps in Working on Your Computer. l You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer. l A component can be replaced orif purchased separatelyinstalled by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer). 3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it.
4. Disconnect all network cables from the computer. 5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 6. Where applicable, disconnect any adapters from the computer. 6. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.
7. Remove the main battery (see Battery). 8. Turn the computer top-side up. 9. Open the display.
10. Press the power button to ground the system board.
11. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots. 12. Remove the hard drive (see Hard Drive).
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
l Small flat-blade screwdriver l #0 Phillips screwdriver l #1 Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update program CD
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
After Working Inside Your Computer
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.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the display.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
1. Shut down the operating system:
l In Windows Vista:
Click Start , then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down.
l 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. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off.
After Working Inside Your Computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer.
1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard. 2. Connect any telephone o
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