Dell 3100, E310 specifications Removing the Computer Cover

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Removing the Computer Cover

Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual

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

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

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."

NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the removed cover—at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desktop space.

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.

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

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

4.Locate the three hinge tabs on the bottom edge of the computer.

5.Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up, using the bottom hinges as leverage points.

6.Release the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside in a secure location.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Back to Contents About Your Dell Dimension 3100/E310 ComputerFront View of Computer Front View of Computer Back View of ComputerLights Back View of ComputerPage Dell Diagnostics Advanced TroubleshootingWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Dell Diagnostics Main MenuSystem Lights Option FunctionLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsComponents Connection see System Board Components Beep CodesCode Cause Back to Contents Getting Started Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerOpen the computer cover Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Installing Memory Removing and Installing PartsMemory DDR2 Memory OverviewReplace the computer cover Removing Memory CardsPage Removing an Expansion Card Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelsRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Optical Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the FlexBay or Optical Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive Panel DrivesDrive Interface Connectors Connecting Drive CablesIDE Drive Addressing Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Power Cable ConnectorHard Drive Removing a 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 BoardRemoving the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Replacing the Power Supply BatteryReplacing the Battery Locate the battery socket Specifications Power ConnectorsDrives Controls and LightsEnvironmental PhysicalEntering System Setup System SetupSystem Setup Options Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos SettingsBoard as Off, USB, Internal, or Read Only SystemThrough Friday Boot SequenceEnter system setup Clearing Forgotten PasswordsOpen the computer cover Clearing Cmos Settings Inside View of Your Computer Technical OverviewSystem Board Components Jumper Setting Description Jumper SettingsDC Power Connector P1 Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsPin Number Signal Name Color Wire Gauge DC Power Connect P3 and P5 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9Black +5 VDC Red
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3100, E310 specifications

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