Dell 3100, E310 specifications Installing a Floppy Drive

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1sliding plate lever

2sliding plate

3floppy drive

5.Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.

6.Replace the drive panel.

7.Replace the computer cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer.

8. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Installing a Floppy Drive

NOTE: In the event that the replacement or new floppy drive does not have shoulder screws, use the screws located within the drive-panel insert.

1drive

2screws (4)

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

2.Remove the drive panel.

3.If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the drive-panel insert from the FlexBay, and then attach the shoulder screws located in the back of the drive-panel insert to the drive.

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

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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 LightsDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionComponents Beep Codes Connection see System Board ComponentsCode Cause 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 Drive Panels Removing the Drive PanelRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Optical Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the FlexBay or Optical Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive Panel DrivesConnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsIDE Drive Addressing 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 BoardPower Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Battery Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the Battery 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 SequenceClearing Forgotten Passwords Enter system setupOpen the computer cover Clearing Cmos Settings Technical Overview Inside View of Your ComputerSystem Board Components Jumper Setting Description Jumper SettingsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1Pin Number Signal Name Color Wire Gauge 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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