Dell E310, 3100 specifications Installing the Processor

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3. Rotate the heat sink and fan shroud assembly upward, and remove it from the computer.

1heat sink and fan shroud assembly

2captive screw housings (2)

NOTICE: If you are installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, discard the original heat sink. If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink when you install your new processor.

4.Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever out from beneath the center cover latch on the socket. Then, pull the lever back to release the processor.

1processor cover

2processor

3socket

4center cover latch

5release lever

NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.

5.Gently remove the processor from the socket.

Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.

Installing the Processor

NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.

NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.

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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 FunctionLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsComponents Connection see System Board Components Beep CodesCode Cause 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 Drive PanelsRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the FlexBay or Optical Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Optical Drive-Panel InsertDrives Replacing the Drive PanelDrive Interface Connectors Connecting Drive CablesIDE Drive Addressing 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 BoardRemoving the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Replacing the Power Supply BatteryReplacing the Battery 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 FridayEnter system setup Clearing Forgotten PasswordsOpen the computer cover Clearing Cmos Settings Inside View of Your Computer Technical OverviewSystem Board Components Jumper Settings Jumper Setting DescriptionDC Power Connector P1 Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsPin Number Signal Name Color Wire Gauge 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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