Dell 6M515, 4500C manual

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3Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

4Disconnect all cables from the computer, and then remove the computer stand (see page 21).

NOTICE: Ensure that there is sufficient space to support the open cover—at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space.

5Press the two release buttons until the cover is free to swing up.

NOTICE: Open the cover slowly to ensure that you do not damage any cables.

6Raise the back of the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the computer.

cable security tab

HINT: Make sure that the computer is oriented with the cable security tab on top, as shown in the illustration.

release buttons

(one on each side)

back of computer

Adding Parts

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Contents Dell Dimension 4500C Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsContents Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Adding Parts Contacting Dell Regulatory Information Index Contents General Page When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeBattery Disposal Re s o u r c e C D Finding Information for Your ComputerE r a t i n g S y s t e m C D Te l l M e H o w H e l p F i l e Finding Information for Your Computer Setting Up Connecting the AC Adapter Tighten the screw Attaching and Removing the Computer StandSetting Up Setting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device Optional Transferring Information to a New Computer On the Now go to your old computer screen, click Next Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetClick Connect to the Internet Copying CDsUsing Easy CD Creator Basic Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsHow to Copy a CD Turning Off Your Computer Hyper-ThreadingSolving Problems See Finding SolutionsSolving Problems Finding Help Information Battery ProblemsCD drive problems Drive ProblemsDVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW driveHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsClick Phone and Modem Options Click the Change or Remove Program icon Error MessagesProgram stops responding General ProblemsProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsGeneral hardware problems Other technical problemsKeyboard Problems Ieee 1394 ProblemsMouse Problems Network Problems Lightlight PC Card ProblemsPower Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Diagnostic LightsY G Using System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemReinstalling Windows XP Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Adding Parts Front View Front and Back View of the ComputerComputer to unexpectedly restart Back View Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Page Looking Inside Your Computer Dimm A, Dimm B System BoardInstalling a PC Card Adding PC Cards OptionalPC Card Types Press the eject button, and gently remove the card Removing a PC CardAdding Other Cards Adding Parts Removing a Video Card Adding or Replacing a Video CardInstalling a Video Card Adding Memory To microprocessor Closing the Computer Cover Adding Parts Adding Parts P e n d i Microprocessor SpecificationsMemory Video Environmental Standard Settings System Setup Program Screens Viewing SettingsClearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Dell Technical Support Policy Japan Kawasaki Contacting DellRegulatory Information D ex 108 109 110

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