Dell DCSM Before You Begin, Getting Started, Recommended Tools, Turning Off Your Computer

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Before You Begin

Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Service Manual

Getting Started

Recommended Tools

Turning Off Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Getting Started

This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist:

You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer."

You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide.

A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

Small flat-blade screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD

Turning Off Your Computer

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer.

1.Shut down the operating system:

a.Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer.

b.In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off.

The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.

2.Ensure that the computer and any 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 4 seconds.

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

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.

NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector 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.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

1.Turn off your computer.

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

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms About Your Dell Dimension 5000 Computer Front View of ComputerBack View of Computer LightsBack to Contents When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Advanced TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveSystem Lights Dell Diagnostics Main MenuPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Option FunctionDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionBeep Codes Code CauseBack to Contents Recommended Tools Before You BeginGetting Started Turning Off Your ComputerBack to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Memory Removing and Installing PartsDDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing MemoryRemoving Memory CardsPCI Cards Installing a PCI Card Removing a PCI Card Installing a PCI Express Card PCI Express CardsPage Removing a PCI Express Card Drive Panels Removing the Drive PanelReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive Panel Drives Power Cable Connector Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesHard Drive Removing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard DriveFloppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Replace the computer cover Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card ReaderInstalling a Media Card Reader Remove the computer coverCD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Replace the computer cover Processor Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor System Board Jumper Setting Description Jumper SettingsRemoving the System Board Removing the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Replacing the Power Supply Battery Replacing the BatterySpecifications Drives ConnectorsControls and Lights Physical PowerEnvironmental System Setup Screens System SetupEntering System Setup OverviewUSB, Internal, or Read Only System Setup OptionsPXE. When the On w/ PXE setting is active COM3System Password option Are every day or every Monday through FridayChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsClearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos SettingsBack to Contents Technical Overview Inside View of Your Computer System Board ComponentsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire COMAbbreviations and Acronyms
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