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

3.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.

4.Open 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.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Front View of Computer Back View of Computer About Your Dell Dimension 3100/E310 ComputerBack to Contents Front View of ComputerLights Back View of ComputerPage Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Advanced TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution System LightsComponents Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Code Cause Beep CodesConnection see System Board Components Back to Contents Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginGetting Started Recommended ToolsOpen the computer cover Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover DDR2 Memory Overview Removing and Installing PartsInstalling Memory MemoryReplace the computer cover Removing Memory CardsPage Removing an Expansion Card Removing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive PanelsRemoving the Drive Panel Removing the Optical Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the FlexBay or Optical Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive Panel DrivesIDE Drive Addressing Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Removing a Hard Drive Power Cable ConnectorConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive optional Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderReplace the computer cover Installing a Media Card Reader Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Removing the Processor ProcessorInstalling the Processor Page Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Power Supply Locate the battery socket Specifications Controls and Lights ConnectorsPower DrivesEnvironmental PhysicalClearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup OptionsBoard as Off, USB, Internal, or Read Only SystemThrough Friday Boot SequenceOpen the computer cover Clearing Forgotten PasswordsEnter system setup Clearing Cmos Settings System Board Components Technical OverviewInside View of Your Computer Jumper Setting Description Jumper SettingsPin Number Signal Name Color Wire Gauge Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connect P3 and P5 DC Power Connector P7Black +5 VDC Red

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3100, E310 specifications

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