Dell 340 manual Drive Bracket Rail Removal and Replacement

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16.If the removable media drive bay was previously empty, remove the front-panel insert from the front panel.

17.Close the computer cover, reconnect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.

18.If necessary, update your configuration information in system setup.

19.Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.

For more information on using the Dell Diagnostics, see your User's Guide.

Removing and Installing a 5.25-Inch Removable Media Drive— Mini-Tower Computer

If you are replacing a removable media drive and bracket assembly, follow these instructions. If you are installing a new drive that does not have bracket rails attached, connect the drive to the set of rails that are attached to the inside of the cover.

NOTE: If there are no screws with the bracket in the mini-tower computer, contact Dell. See "Getting Help" in your User's Guide for information on contacting Dell.

1.Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.

Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. Change any settings necessary for your configuration.

2.Open the computer cover.

3.Remove the removable media drive data cable from the removable media drive.

4.Remove the removable media drive power cable and audio cable from the removable media drive.

5.Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive bay to disengage the drive from the computer.

Removable Media Drive Removal

6.Slide the drive upward and remove it from the computer.

7.If the replacement drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two screws that secure each rail to the drive.

Drive Bracket Rail Removal and Replacement

8.Attach the bracket to the new drive by aligning the screw holes on the drive with the screw holes on the bracket rails and tightening all four screws.

9.Reinstall the removable media drive and bracket assembly in the computer by gently sliding the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position.

10.If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in an expansion slot.

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Contents Before You Begin Installing the Battery BatteryRemoving the Battery Close the computer cover Small Desktop Computer Small Mini-Tower Computer Chassis Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Chassis Intrusion Switch Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector Replacing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchSmall Desktop Computer Mini-Tower Computer Computer CoverOpening the Computer Cover Closing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Removing the Control Panel Control PanelReplacing the Control Panel Floppy-Drive Removal DrivesFloppy-Drive Cable Removal Floppy-Drive Cable Attachment Drive-Rail Bracket Removal and ReplacementFloppy-Drive Installation Drive Rail Bracket Removal and Replacement Removing and Installing a Floppy Drive-Mini-Tower ComputerRemovable Media Cable Removal Removable Media Drive Removal Removable Media Drive InstallationRemovable Media Drive Cable Attachment Drive Bracket Rail Removal and Replacement Close the computer cover Hard-Drive Cable Removal Hard-Drive Shroud and Hard-Drive RemovalHard-Drive Cable Attachment Installing a Hard DriveHard Drive Removal Removing and Installing a Hard Drive-Mini-Tower ComputerHard-Drive Replacement Adding a Second Hard Drive Second Hard Drive Installed Connecting DrivesPower Cable Connector IDE Drive AddressingDrive Interface Connectors IDE Device Installation GuidelinesScsi ID Numbers Scsi Device Installation GuidelinesBack to Contents Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Small Desktop Computer Expansion CardsExpansion Card Types Expansion Card Retention Arm-Small Desktop Computer Installing an Expansion CardExpansion Card Connection Expansion Card Installation-Small Desktop ComputerExpansion Card Retention Arm-Mini-Tower Computer Expansion Card Installation-Mini-Tower Computer Removing an Expansion Card Installing an AGP Graphics CardAGP Slot Filler Bracket Removal-Mini-Tower Computer AGP Card InstallationAGP Slot Filler Bracket Removal-Small Desktop Computer Removing an AGP Card Expansion Card Cage Small Desktop Computer Only Expansion-Card Cage ReplacementRemoving the Expansion-Card Cage Replacing the Expansion-Card CageReattaching the Front Door Front Panel Door and Hinge ArmsReattaching the Hinge Arms Front Panel DoorBack to Contents Removing Front-Panel Inserts Front-Panel InsertsReplacing Front-Panel Inserts Inside Your Computer Back to Contents Removing the I/O Panel-Small Desktop Computer PanelRemoving the I/O Panel-Mini-Tower Computer Front I/O Panel RemovalReplacing the I/O Panel Computer Memory Computer Memory Installation GuidelinesMemory Module Label System Board Memory Components Memory ModulesRemoving a Memory Module Removing a Memory ModuleInstalling a Memory Module Installing a Memory ModuleMicroprocessor Heat Sink/Blower Assembly Removal-Small Desktop ComputerRemoving the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Rotation-Mini-Tower ComputerLatches Retention base Tabs Heat sink Heat Sink Removal-Mini-Tower ComputerMicroprocessor Removal Installing the MicroprocessorMicroprocessor Installation Checking Computer Functions Removing the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply When Working Inside Your Computer Safety First-For You and Your ComputerSystem Board Components System Board Labels Connector or Component LabelSystem Board Jumpers System-Board Jumper SettingsJumpers Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Removing the System BoardBack to Contents Back to Contents

340 specifications

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