Dell 4500 technical specifications Replacing the Microprocessor, Close the computer cover

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These rails are not attached to the computer cover with screws. To remove the rails, firmly pull the rails from the drive cage.

9.Attach the rails to the drive using the screws supplied with the drive.

Ensure that the rail tabs are positioned at the back of the drive.

10.Gently slide the drive into the bay until you hear a click.

11.Carefully replace the drive bay cover.

You do not need to replace the cover insert.

12.Close the computer cover.

13.Connect a power cable to the drive.

See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on connecting a drive cable to the drive.

HINT: Your computer uses cable-select drive cables. This means that the device connected to the end connector of the drive cable is the master device and the device connected to the middle connector is the slave device. Be sure that the jumper setting on the new device is set for "cable select" (see the documentation that came with the drive for information).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

14.Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.

15.Install any drivers required for the drive as described in the documentation that came with the drive.

Replacing the Microprocessor

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

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.

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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 RestoreUsing 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 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 Adding Parts Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Working Inside Your ComputerErgonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal 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 OverviewOption Function Displays the Peripheral Configuration submenuAdvanced Screen 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 AddressNone Diskette Configuration SubmenuEvent Log Configuration Submenu 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 Connector Pin Assignments Power SupplyDC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P1DC Power Connector P2 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 Front View Back View Controls and LightsFront View Back View USB 2.0 ConnectorsSerial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms

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