Dell 4500 Replacing the System Board, Replacing the Power Supply, Removing the System Board

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6.Remove the two screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer.

7.Press the "PUSH" button located on the floor of the computer frame.

8.Slide the power supply toward the front of the system approximately 1 inch.

9.Lift the power supply up and out of the computer.

Replacing the Power Supply

1.Slide the power supply into place.

2.Replace the two screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer frame.

3.Reconnect the DC power cables.

4.Close the computer cover.

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

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

Replacing the System Board

Removing the System Board

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, see "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.

4.Open the computer cover.

NOTICE: The system board and the metal tray are attached and are removed as one piece.

5.Remove or move any components that restrict access to the system board.

6.Disconnect all cables from the system board.

Before you remove the existing system board, visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to make sure that you have the correct part.

7.Pull up on the tab and slide the system board toward the front of the computer; lift it up and away.

8.Place the system board that you just removed next to the replacement system board.

Replacing the System Board

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Contents Dell Dimension Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic CodesBack to Contents Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionBeep Codes System MessagesSystem board Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective ActionUsing System Restore Creating a Restore PointClick Help and Support Click System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Reinstalling Windows XPResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstall the appropriate drivers Finding Information for Your Computer DocumentationWhat Are You Looking For? Find it Here Printed Documentation Online DocumentationDownloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files Click User and system guides, and then click Users guidesViewing the Tell Me How Help File When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsAdding Parts Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal When Working Inside Your ComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Shutting Down the Computer Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge ArmsWindows XP 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 SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Replacing the System BoardRemoving the System Board Replacing the System BoardClosing the Computer Cover Solving Problems Battery Problems Drive ProblemsFloppy drive problems Finding Help InformationMail, Modem, and Internet Problems CD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problemsError Messages General ProblemsComputer stops responding Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsOther software problems Other technical problemsProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyKeyboard Problems Mouse ProblemsGeneral hardware problems Restart the computerNetwork Problems Power ProblemsCheck the mouse settings Reinstall the mouse driver See Reinstalling DriversPrinter Problems Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to readBack to Contents Technical Specifications Power Audio2Video Controls and LightsPage System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramOverview Main ScreenAdvanced Screen Displays the Peripheral Configuration submenuOption Function Boot Configuration Submenu Peripheral Configuration SubmenuDisplays the Diskette Configuration submenu Displays the Event Log Configuration submenuIDE Configuration Submenu Primary IDE Master SubmenuBase I/O Address InterruptEvent Log Configuration Submenu Diskette Configuration SubmenuNone Video Configuration Submenu Security ScreenPower Screen Stay Off defaultPower On Last StateBoot Screen Exit ScreenClearing Forgotten Passwords Enabling the Processor Serial NumberInternal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Technical OverviewDC Power Connectors Power SupplyPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P1Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Placement of Dell-Installed CardsDC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 DC Power Connector P7Card Connector Card Description Front View Controls and LightsFront View Back View USB 2.0 Connectors Back ViewSerial Connector Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsHints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
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