Dell 4500 technical specifications Adding Cards, Open the computer cover

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NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

2.Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

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

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

4.Lay the computer on its side so that the arrow on the bottom of the computer points up.

5.Locate the two release buttons shown in the illustration. Then, press the two release buttons as you lift the cover.

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

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

1.Shut down the computer.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

2.Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

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

4.Open the computer cover.

5.To raise the securing lever, press the tab until it is free from the latch and then lift the lever.

6.Insert the card into the connector.

7.Ensure that the card is fully seated in the connector.

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Contents Dell Dimension Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Advanced TroubleshootingDiagnostic Codes Back to ContentsBeep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action Beep CodesSystem Messages System boardRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click Help and Support Click System RestoreReinstalling Drivers Undoing the Last System RestoreUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Windows XP Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCDResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstall the appropriate drivers Documentation Finding Information for Your ComputerWhat Are You Looking For? Find it Here Click User and system guides, and then click Users guides Printed DocumentationOnline Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated FilesViewing the Tell Me How Help File Safety Instructions When Using Your ComputerAdding Parts When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery DisposalProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Reattaching the Front Door Shutting Down the ComputerReattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Windows XPOpening the Computer Cover Open the computer cover Adding CardsClose the computer cover Removing CardsOpen the computer cover Remove the AGP card Adding MemoryReplacing an AGP Card Reinstall the AGP card Close the computer coverAdding 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 Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Removing the System BoardClosing the Computer Cover Finding Help Information Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Drive Problems Floppy drive problemsDVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsCD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW driveVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Error MessagesGeneral Problems Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Other software problemsOther technical problems Program stops respondingRestart the computer Keyboard ProblemsMouse Problems General hardware problemsReinstall the mouse driver See Reinstalling Drivers Network ProblemsPower Problems Check the mouse settingsNo sound from speakers Printer ProblemsScanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is blankBack to Contents Technical Specifications Controls and Lights PowerAudio2 VideoPage Main Screen System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program OverviewDisplays the Peripheral Configuration submenu Advanced ScreenOption Function Displays the Event Log Configuration submenu Boot Configuration SubmenuPeripheral Configuration Submenu Displays the Diskette Configuration submenuInterrupt IDE Configuration SubmenuPrimary IDE Master Submenu Base I/O AddressDiskette Configuration Submenu Event Log Configuration SubmenuNone Security Screen Video Configuration SubmenuLast State Power ScreenStay Off default Power OnExit Screen Boot ScreenEnabling the Processor Serial Number Clearing Forgotten PasswordsTechnical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and SocketsPower Supply DC Power ConnectorsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connector P2Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P7 IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesPlacement of Dell-Installed Cards DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9Card Connector Card Description Controls and Lights Front ViewFront View Back View Back View USB 2.0 ConnectorsSerial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsHints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
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