Dell PY349, DCSM owner manual Removing the Computer Cover, Cover latch release Computer cover

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Removing the Computer Cover

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

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

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 61.

NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the removed cover.

NOTICE: Ensure that you are working on a level, protected surface to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on which it is resting.

2Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.

3Pull back the cover latch release located on the top panel.

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back of computer

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Microphone connectorDiagnostic lights Hard-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectorsAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows operating system Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore100 Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Recommended Drive Cable Connections116 107111 112Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationHow to work with programs and files Enter your Service Tag or product modelAppropriate for your configuration How to use Windows XPCover latch release Location of Service TagSetting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the ComputerPower light Headphone connectorDiagnostic lights Power buttonBack View of the Computer Voltage selection switchPower connector Back panel connectorsBack Panel Connectors Center/subwoofer Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Printer Printer CableUSB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful TipsSecureDigital Card SD Using a Media Card Reader OptionalXD-Picture Card SmartMedia SMCConnecting Two Monitors Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsFollow the procedures in Before You Begin on VGA blue connector Connecting a TVNetwork cable Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkChanging the Display Settings Connecting to a Network AdapterPower Management Network Setup WizardStandby Mode Power Options Properties Hibernate ModeHibernate Tab Place the power options iconEnabling Cool ’n’ Quiet Technology Advanced TabRAID Level 1 Configuration About RAID ConfigurationsUsing the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAIDRebuilding a RAID Configuration Using Nvidia MediaShieldSetting Up and Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsSolving Problems CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsFrom the Power Schemes tab, select Always On Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveError Messages Keyboard Problems Program stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingOther software problems Program crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Media Card Reader Problems Mouse Problems Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionTroubleshooting Tools If available, install properly working Remove the card, reinstall it see PCIHave identified a faulty module or Reinstalled all modules without errorLight Pattern Problem Description Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackWindows XP Click the Start button and click Control Panel Restoring Your Operating System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Click System Using Dell PC RestoreEnabling System Restore Ensure that Turn off System Restore is uncheckedTroubleshooting Tools Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDTroubleshooting Tools Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Bottom hinge tabs Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Computer CoverCover latch release Computer cover Inside View of Your Computer System board Hard drive Removing and Installing PartsPW12VA1 Serial ATA drive connectorsFront-panel connector System Board ComponentsMemory Memory Installation GuidelinesBattery socket BT1 Standby power indicatorAddressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Channel a matched pair of memoryDIMM2 white securing clips DIMM4 black securing clips From processor DIMM1 Installing MemoryMemory connector farthest Securing clips Crossbar Removing and Installing PartsRemoving Memory PCI Cards CardsRelease tab Bracket caught outside of slot Card retention door Alignment guide Alignment barRemoving and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts PCI Express Cards PCI Express x16 card Securing tab Bracket caught outside of slot Card retention door Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelSide hinges Sliding plate leverDrive panel Drive-panel insert tab Drive-panel insert Removing and Installing PartsRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive Panel Align the drive panel tabs with the side hingesDrive panel tabs Side hinges Drives Recommended Drive Cable ConnectionsCD/DVD drive FlexBay for optional floppy Power Connector Power cable Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesRemoving a Hard Drive Hard DrivesTabs Installing a Hard DriveHard-drive bracket Hard drive DriveSerial ATA data cable Release tabs Second hard drive in lower bay Adding a Second Hard DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveDrive latch release Sliding plate Installing a Floppy Drive Power cable Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card ReaderNot present on all computers Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Removing and Installing Parts CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive100 Drive release latch Sliding plate 101CD/DVD drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive103 Battery Replacing the BatteryBattery release lever Replacing the Computer Cover 105Computer cover Back of computer 106 107 SpecificationsDrives 108Audio Expansion BusConnectors 109Controls and Lights Physical Power110 Wattage rating111 System SetupEntering System Setup Overview112 System Setup Options113 Regardless of the No Boot setting114 Performance115 TimeStrip or surge protector Boot Sequence Setup & Boot MenuQuickboot feature 117 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootClearing Forgotten Passwords 119 Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorCDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyMouse Floppy DriveFCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsDell Dimension E521 Contacting Dell122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 Should be called from within Singapore orMalaysia only 140 141 142 143 144 Glossary 145146 147 148 149 NIC See network adapter 150151 152 153 154 Index 155156 157 Problems diagnostic lights, 49 drives158 USB

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