Dell 3100, E310 Hard Drive, Power Cable Connector, Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

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1interface cable

2interface connector

Power Cable Connector

To connect a drive using the power cable, locate the power input connector on the system board.

1power input connector

2power cable

Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

When removing an IDE drive data cable, grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector detaches.

When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA data cable, hold the cable by the black connector at each end.

Like IDE connectors, the serial ATA interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other connector.

Hard Drive

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.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.

Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

Removing a Hard Drive

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

2.Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.

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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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