Dell 4600 Drives, Removing the Front-Panel Insert, Replacing a Hard Drive, Remove the front panel

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Removing the Front-Panel Insert

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

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

2.Remove the front panel.

3.Pull the two front-panel tabs towards you, and then push out the front-panel insert.

Drives

NOTE: See "Boot Sequence" for instructions on booting to a different device, such as a floppy drive.

Replacing a Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Lights Advanced TroubleshootingLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution System board Beep CodesCode Cause Message Possible Cause Corrective Action System MessagesReseat the memory modules Back to Contents Before You Begin Getting StartedRecommended Tools Shutting Down Your ComputerRemove the computer cover Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts PCI CardsRemoving an AGP Card AGP CardReplace the computer cover Installing an AGP Card MemoryMemory Installation Guidelines Installing Memory DDR Memory OverviewFront Panel Removing the Front Panel Replacing the Front PanelDrives Removing the Front-Panel InsertReplacing a Hard Drive Remove the front panelPage Adding or Replacing a Second Hard Drive Remove the existing hard driveReinstall the existing hard drive into the computer Adding a Floppy Drive Release and remove the front panelAdding a Second CD or DVD Drive Release and remove the front panel Microprocessor Removing the MicroprocessorPage Installing the Microprocessor Fan Assembly Removing the Fan AssemblyReplacing the Fan Assembly Remove the microprocessor heat sink Remove the fan assemblySystem Board Removing the System BoardInstalling the System Board Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Battery Replacing the Power SupplyBattery Overview Reinstall the fan assemblyReplacing the Battery Technical Specifications Ports and Connectors PowerVideo AudioEnvironmental System Setup Entering System SetupViewing Settings System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options System Memory Channel Mode AGP ApertureCPU Information CPU Speed Bus SpeedBoot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Passwords Enter system setupRemove the computer cover Technical Overview Inside View of Your Computer System Board ComponentsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Output Voltage Minimum Current a Maximum Current A1DC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connector P2Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireDC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8 and P9 DC Power Connector P4DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WireBack to Contents