Dell 4300s technical specifications

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7.Disconnect the power cable and hard drive cable from the drive.

8.Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out.

NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.

NOTICE: When you unpack the drive, do not set it on a hard surface, which may damage the drive. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

9.Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.

10.Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

11.If your replacement hard 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. Attach the bracket rails to the new drive by aligning the screw holes on the drive with the screw holes on the bracket rails and

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Contents Dell Dimension 4300S Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Codes Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionSystem Codes and Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Post Beep CodesSystem Messages Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective ActionPost Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files DocumentationPrinted Documentation Online DocumentationAdding Parts Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Shutting Down the ComputerAttaching and Removing the Computer Stand Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeShut down the computer Opening the Computer CoverLooking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards Shut down the computer Close the computer cover Attach the computer stand optional Adding MemoryReplacing the AGP Card Front Panel Inserts Hard Drive Page Floppy Drive Page Inch Drive Page Replacing the Microprocessor Page Removing the System Board Replacing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Closing the Computer CoverBack to Contents Start-Up Error Messages Solving ProblemsAccessing Help Files Power ProblemsIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Adjust the Windows display settingsIf you cannot print to a USB printer Printer ProblemsReinstall the Sound audio driver- See Reinstalling Drivers If you cannot print to a parallel port printerVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Scanner ProblemsModem Problems Mouse ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems Check the mouse settingsIf the CD-RW drive stops writing Network ProblemsMicrosoft Windows Error Messages If you have a hard drive problemInternet Connection Problems General Program ProblemsAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Mail ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Double-click the Phone and Modems Options iconUsing the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows XP Click the System Restore tab Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click Performance and MaintenanceReinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows Back to Contents Technical Specifications Controls and Lights PowerAudio3 VideoBack to Contents Overview System Setup ProgramViewing Settings System Setup Program ScreensOption Function PXE BIS Clearing Forgotten PasswordsTechnical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and SocketsSocketed Microprocessor Power SupplyPin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power ConnectorsPin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P6DC Power Connectors P2, P3, and P4 DC Power Connector P5Page Controls and Lights Computer StandFront View Back View Headphone ConnectorSerial Connector

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