Dell E310, 3100 specifications Installing a Hard Drive

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1serial ATA data cable

2power cable

3.Press the blue tabs on each side of the drive towards each other and slide the drive up and out of the computer.

1tabs (2)

2hard drive

Installing a Hard Drive

1.Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.

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

NOTE: If your replacement hard drive does not have the plastic guide bracket attached, remove the bracket from the old drive by unsnapping it from the drive. Snap the bracket onto the new drive.

1drive

2bracket rails (2)

3.Gently slide the drive into place until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed.

4.Connect the power and hard-drive cables to the drive.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms About Your Dell Dimension 3100/E310 Computer Back to ContentsFront View of Computer Front View of Computer Back View of ComputerBack View of Computer LightsPage Advanced Troubleshooting Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDell Diagnostics Main Menu Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionSystem Lights Option FunctionDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionComponents Beep Codes Connection see System Board ComponentsCode Cause Back to Contents Before You Begin Getting StartedRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerOpen the computer cover Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Installing MemoryMemory DDR2 Memory OverviewReplace the computer cover Cards Removing MemoryPage Removing an Expansion Card Drive Panels Removing the Drive PanelRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the FlexBay or Optical Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Optical Drive-Panel InsertDrives Replacing the Drive PanelConnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsIDE Drive Addressing Power Cable Connector Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesHard Drive 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 BoardPower Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Battery Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the Battery Locate the battery socket Specifications Connectors PowerDrives Controls and LightsPhysical EnvironmentalSystem Setup Entering System SetupSystem Setup Options Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos SettingsSystem Board as Off, USB, Internal, or Read OnlyBoot Sequence Through FridayClearing Forgotten Passwords Enter system setupOpen the computer cover Clearing Cmos Settings Technical Overview Inside View of Your ComputerSystem Board Components Jumper Settings Jumper Setting DescriptionPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1Pin Number Signal Name Color Wire Gauge DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connect P3 and P5DC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9Black +5 VDC Red

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