Dell 3000 manual Removing the Front Panel, Side hinges Front panel Top tab

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Front Panel

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 opening the cover.

Removing the Front Panel

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 45.

2Remove the computer cover (see page 50).

3Release and remove the front panel:

a If your computer has a release lever, push the release lever to release the top tab.

b Reach inside the computer and push the top and bottom tab towards you to release them. c Rotate the front panel to separate it from the side hinges.

side hinges (3)

front panel

top tab

release lever*

bottom tab

*May not be present on all computers.

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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 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesAppendix What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Tips on using Microsoft Windows XPHow to play CDs and DVDs How to use standby mode and hibernate modeUse the Service Tag to When you useWarranty, and repair information Specifications, and white papersSetting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer Printer CableConnecting a Parallel Printer USB connector on computerSetting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterConnecting 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 Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write RewritableHyper-Threading Click Hardware and click Device ManagerTroubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Solving ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsError Messages Use these characters in filenamesIeee 1394 Device Problems Product Information GuideKeyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Other software problemsMouse Problems Network Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem persists, contact Dell see Advanced TroubleshootingProblem Description Suggested Resolution Remove the card, reinstall it seeIf the problem still exists, install a If the problem persists orDetermine if a conflict exists by Restarting the computer seeSee Ensure that the cables are properlyDell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Tab Function What Is a Driver? Reinstalling DriversDrivers 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 Using the Operating System CD Reinstalling Windows XPBefore You Begin Dell Operating System CDResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front and Back View of the Computer Front ViewBack View Modem connector Cable from your monitor into the blue connector Removing the Computer CoverComputer cover Cover latch Back of computer Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components MemoryMemory Installation Guidelines DDR Memory OverviewInstalling Memory Securing clips Connector Removing and Installing PartsCards Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Installing a PCI Card Securing screw Filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts PCI Cards Card Card cutout Not fully seated card Fully seated card BracketRemoving a PCI Card Front Panel Removing the Front PanelSide hinges Front panel Top tab Removing the Front-Panel Insert Tabs InsertDrives Reattaching the Front PanelSide hinges Front panel General Installation Guidelines Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Power Cable ConnectorPower cable Data cable Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Drive bracket Small bracket tabs Drive bracketInstalling a Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Top bracket screw Drive bracket Floppy driveCD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cable Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Adding a Second CD or DVD DriveDrive Alignment screws Drive Securing screwBattery Second CD/DVD connector secondary driveBattery Battery socket Tab Replacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Specifications Connectors Three Connector size Pins ConnectorsVideo AudioConnectors PS/2 keyboard and mouse PowerInformation Backup battery WattageSystem Setup OverviewEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options To Off, AT , PS/2 , EPP , or ECPMode setting System Password optionCOM3 ManufacturerUp from Hibernate or Off Remotely from SuspendDisk Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsClass a Class B Contacting Dell FCC Identification InformationAntigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos AiresAruba Australia SydneyBahamas BarbadosBelgium Brussels BermudaCayman Islands Chile SantiagoColombia Costa RicaDenmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.com DominicaDominican Republic EcuadorFrance Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.com Home and Small BusinessCorporate Greece Website support.euro.dell.com GrenadaGuatemala GuyanaIndia Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.comJamaica Korea Seoul 100 Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comMacao Malaysia Penang101 102 103 104 Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.comTaiwan Thailand105 Turks and Caicos IslandsBracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Uruguay106 BusinessVirgin Islands Venezuela107 IndexIndex 109 USB

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