Dell E310, 3100 Before You Begin, Getting Started, Recommended Tools, Turning Off Your Computer

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Before You Begin

Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 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 Front View of Computer About Your Dell Dimension 3100/E310 ComputerBack to Contents Front View of Computer Back View of ComputerBack View of Computer LightsPage 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 FunctionLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsComponents Connection see System Board Components Beep CodesCode Cause Back to Contents Recommended Tools Before You BeginGetting Started Turning Off Your ComputerOpen the computer cover Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Memory Removing and Installing PartsInstalling Memory DDR2 Memory OverviewReplace the computer cover Cards Removing MemoryPage Removing an Expansion Card Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelsRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the FlexBay or Optical Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Optical Drive-Panel InsertDrives Replacing the Drive PanelDrive Interface Connectors Connecting Drive CablesIDE Drive Addressing Hard Drive Power Cable ConnectorConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Removing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive optional Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card ReaderReplace the computer cover Installing a Media Card Reader CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Processor Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Page System Board Removing the System BoardRemoving the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Replacing the Power Supply BatteryReplacing the Battery Locate the battery socket Specifications Drives ConnectorsPower Controls and LightsPhysical EnvironmentalSystem Setup Options System SetupEntering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos SettingsSystem Board as Off, USB, Internal, or Read OnlyBoot Sequence Through FridayEnter system setup Clearing Forgotten PasswordsOpen the computer cover Clearing Cmos Settings Inside View of Your Computer Technical OverviewSystem Board Components Jumper Settings Jumper Setting DescriptionDC Power Connector P1 Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsPin Number Signal Name Color Wire Gauge DC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connect P3 and P5 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9Black +5 VDC Red
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