Dell 4500 technical specifications Opening the Computer Cover

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5.Lift both hinge arms to the horizontal position.

6.Use the two view slots to align the pivot bar with the two pivot-bar slots.

NOTICE: Using excessive force to pull the hinge arms into place may damage the arms or the front panel.

7.Pull the arms toward you until they snap into place.

If the hinge arms don't snap back into place on the first attempt, slightly reposition the arms and try again.

8.After the hinge arms clip into place, lower and raise the arms two or three times to properly seat them.

9.Reattach the front-panel insert.

10.Reconnect the power cable to your computer.

11.Reattach the front door as described in "Reattaching the Front Door."

Opening the Computer Cover

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Safety Instructions."

1.Shut down the computer.

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Contents Dell Dimension Back to Contents Advanced TroubleshootingDiagnostic Codes Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionSystem board Beep CodesSystem Messages Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective ActionClick Help and Support Click System Restore Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversUndoing the Last System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Windows XPUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Reinstall the appropriate drivers What Are You Looking For? Find it Here DocumentationFinding Information for Your Computer Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files Printed DocumentationOnline Documentation Click User and system guides, and then click Users guidesViewing the Tell Me How Help File Adding Parts Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Working Inside Your ComputerErgonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Windows XP Shutting Down the ComputerReattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Reattaching the Front DoorOpening the Computer Cover Adding Cards Open the computer coverRemoving Cards Close the computer coverAdding Memory Open the computer cover Remove the AGP cardReinstall the AGP card Close the computer cover Replacing an AGP CardAdding a Second Hard Drive Adding Other Drives Inch Devices Inch Devices Replacing the Microprocessor Open the computer cover Installing the Microprocessor Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyRemoving the System Board Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Replacing the System BoardClosing the Computer Cover Floppy drive problems Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Drive Problems Finding Help InformationProblems writing to a CD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsCD drive problems DVD drive problemsComputer stops responding Error MessagesGeneral Problems Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsProgram stops responding Other software problemsOther technical problems Program crashes repeatedlyGeneral hardware problems Keyboard ProblemsMouse Problems Restart the computerCheck the mouse settings Network ProblemsPower Problems Reinstall the mouse driver See Reinstalling DriversSound and Speaker Problems Printer ProblemsScanner Problems No sound from speakersIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to readBack to Contents Technical Specifications Video PowerAudio2 Controls and LightsPage Overview System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program Main ScreenOption Function Displays the Peripheral Configuration submenuAdvanced Screen Displays the Diskette Configuration submenu Boot Configuration SubmenuPeripheral Configuration Submenu Displays the Event Log Configuration submenuBase I/O Address IDE Configuration SubmenuPrimary IDE Master Submenu InterruptNone Diskette Configuration SubmenuEvent Log Configuration Submenu Video Configuration Submenu Security ScreenPower On Power ScreenStay Off default Last StateBoot Screen Exit ScreenClearing Forgotten Passwords Enabling the Processor Serial NumberInternal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Technical OverviewPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Power SupplyDC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P1DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesPlacement of Dell-Installed Cards DC Power Connector P7Card Connector Card Description Front View Back View Controls and LightsFront View USB 2.0 Connectors Back ViewSerial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms
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