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Removing and Installing Parts

Before You Begin

This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist:

You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer."

You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide.

A component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

Small flat-blade screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

Turning Off Your Computer

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer.

1Shut down the operating system:

a Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer.

b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off.

The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.

2Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.

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Contents Service tag Floppy drive light Power light Power button Network adapter connectorW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Advanced Troubleshooting Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreAppendix Tips on using Microsoft Windows XP What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationHow to play CDs and DVDs How to use standby mode and hibernate modeWhen you use Use the Service Tag toWarranty, and repair information Specifications, and white papersConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer Printer CableUSB connector on computer Connecting a Parallel PrinterConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to the Internet Network Setup WizardClick Checklist for creating a network Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Connect to the InternetIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful TipsClick Hardware and click Device Manager Hyper-ThreadingBattery Problems Troubleshooting TipsDrive Problems Solving ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsUse these characters in filenames Error MessagesProduct Information Guide Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsOther software problems Memory ProblemsMouse Problems Power Problems Network ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsIf the problem persists, contact Dell see Advanced TroubleshootingRemove the card, reinstall it see Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem still exists, install a If the problem persists orRestarting the computer see Determine if a conflict exists bySee Ensure that the cables are properlyDell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Tab Function Reinstalling Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Manually Reinstalling DriversRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Using the Operating System CDBefore You Begin Dell Operating System CDResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View Front and Back View of the ComputerBack View Modem connector Removing the Computer Cover Cable from your monitor into the blue connectorComputer cover Cover latch Back of computer Inside View of Your Computer Memory System Board ComponentsDDR Memory Overview Memory Installation GuidelinesSecuring clips Connector Removing and Installing Parts Installing MemoryNotch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar CardsInstalling a PCI Card Securing screw Filler bracket Removing and Installing PartsPCI Cards Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Card Card cutoutRemoving a PCI Card Front Panel Removing the Front PanelSide hinges Front panel Top tab Tabs Insert Removing the Front-Panel InsertDrives Reattaching the Front PanelSide hinges Front panel Connecting Drive Cables General Installation GuidelinesDrive Interface Connectors Power Cable ConnectorPower cable Data cable Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Small bracket tabs Drive bracket Drive bracketInstalling a Hard Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveTop bracket screw Drive bracket Floppy drive Installing a Floppy DriveCD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cableAdding a Second CD or DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD DriveDrive Securing screw Drive Alignment screwsSecond CD/DVD connector secondary drive BatteryBattery Battery socket Tab Replacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Specifications Connectors Connectors Three Connector size PinsVideo AudioPower Connectors PS/2 keyboard and mouseInformation Backup battery WattageOverview System SetupSystem Setup Screens Entering System SetupTo Off, AT , PS/2 , EPP , or ECP System Setup OptionsSystem Password option Mode settingCOM3 ManufacturerUp from Hibernate or Off Remotely from SuspendDisk Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsClass a Class B FCC Identification Information Contacting DellArgentina Buenos Aires Antigua and BarbudaAruba Australia SydneyBarbados BahamasBelgium Brussels BermudaChile Santiago Cayman IslandsCosta Rica 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