Dell 2300 technical specifications Replacing the Power Supply, Removing the Power Supply

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4.Reinstall the microprocessor heat sink, and then lower the heat sink shroud.

5.Reattach the cables to the system board.

6.Reinstall any cards.

7.Replace the floppy drive.

8.Replace the computer cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

9.Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Replacing the Power Supply

Removing the Power Supply

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

1.Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

2.Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

3.Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.

4.Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

5.Remove the computer cover.

NOTICE: 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 any static electricity that could harm internal components.

6.Disconnect the AC power cable from the AC power connector on the back of the power supply.

7.Unplug the DC power cables from the drives and system board.

8.Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer.

9.Remove the power supply from the computer.

Replacing the Power Supply

1.Slide the power supply into place.

2.Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer.

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Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions Dell DimensionAbbreviations and Acronyms Using System Restore Advanced TroubleshootingCreating a Restore Point Beep CodesWhat Is a Driver? Undoing the Last System RestoreDrivers Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling DriversIdentifying Drivers Before You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemReinstall the appropriate drivers Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareFinding Information for Your Computer DocumentationWhat Are You Looking For? Find it Here Online Documentation Printed DocumentationDownloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files Click User and system guides, and then click Users guidesViewing the Tell Me How Help File Shutting Down the Computer Adding and Replacing PartsRemoving the Computer Cover Click Turn offLooking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards Remove the computer cover Removing Cards Adding MemoryReplace the computer cover Close the computer cover Removing the Front PanelRemove the computer cover Hard Drive Removing the Front-Panel InsertRemove the computer cover Remove the front panel Replace the computer cover Floppy Drive Replacing the CD/DVD Drive Replace the front panel Replace the computer cover Adding a Second CD/DVD DriveRemoving the Microprocessor Replacing the MicroprocessorInstalling the Microprocessor Removing the System Board Replacing the System BoardRemove the computer cover Remove the floppy drive Installing the System BoardRemove the microprocessor heat sink Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Replace the floppy drive Replace the computer coverReplacing the Computer Cover Replacing the BatteryBack to Contents Battery Problems Drive Problems Solving ProblemsFloppy drive problems Finding Help InformationCD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problemsGeneral Problems Error MessagesComputer stops responding Program stops respondingOther technical problems General hardware problems Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsMouse Problems Keyboard ProblemsNetwork Problems Printer Problems Power ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from speakersAdjust the Windows display settings Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to readTechnical Specifications Video PowerAudio Controls and LightsEntering the System Setup Program System Setup ProgramOverview Main ScreenOption Function Advanced ScreenIDE Configuration Submenu Peripheral Configuration SubmenuDescribed in IDE Primary Master Submenu Event Log Configuration Submenu Diskette Configuration SubmenuIDE Primary Master Submenu ModeSecurity Screen Power ScreenLast State Boot ScreenExit Screen Clearing Forgotten PasswordsShut down the computer Clearing Cmos Technical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and SocketsDC Power Connector P1 Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connectors P2, P3, P5, and P6 DC Power Connector P7DC Power Connector P8 Front View Controls and LightsBack View Front View Back ViewBack to Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions
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