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About Your Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Computer

Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual

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Back View of Computer

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cover latch

Use this latch to remove the cover.

 

release

 

 

 

 

2

CD or DVD

The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive.

 

activity light

 

 

 

 

3

CD or DVD eject

Press to eject a disk from the CD or DVD drive.

 

button

 

 

 

 

4

FlexBay drive

Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader.

 

 

 

5

USB 2.0

Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. It is recommended that you use

 

connectors (2)

the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

 

 

 

6

hard-drive

The hard-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on

 

activity light

when a device such as a CD player is operating.

 

 

 

7

vents

For adequate cooling, do not block any of the vents.

 

 

NOTICE: Ensure that there is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents and any object near these vents.

 

 

NOTICE: Keep the vent area clean and dust-free to ensure that the system is adequately ventilated. Use only a dry cloth to clean

 

 

the vent area to avoid water damage to the system.

 

 

 

8

power button

Press to turn on the computer.

 

 

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system

 

 

shutdown.

 

 

 

9

headphone

Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.

 

connector

 

 

 

 

10

diagnostic lights

Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic

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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 FunctionComponents Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Code Cause Beep CodesConnection see System Board Components 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 Insert Drive PanelsRemoving the Drive Panel Replacing the FlexBay or Optical Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Optical Drive-Panel InsertDrives Replacing the Drive PanelIDE Drive Addressing Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors 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 BoardReplacing the System Board Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Power Supply 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 FridayOpen the computer cover Clearing Forgotten PasswordsEnter system setup Clearing Cmos Settings System Board Components Technical OverviewInside View of Your Computer Jumper Settings Jumper Setting DescriptionPin Number Signal Name Color Wire Gauge Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P1 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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