Dell 760 manual Installing an Optical Drive

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4. Grasp the sliding plate lever and slide it downwards until the drive panel snaps open; while holding the lever down, slide the drive out of the computer.

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Installing an Optical Drive

1.Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3.If you are replacing an optical drive, remove the shoulder screws from the existing drive and attach the screws to the replacement drive.

4.If you are installing a new optical drive, remove the drive-panel insert, remove the shoulder screws from the inside of the drive-panel insert, and attach the screws to the new drive.

5.Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer.

6.Align the shoulder screws on the optical drive with the shoulder screw slots, and slide the drive into the bay until it clicks into place.

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Contents Page Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology ControlManageability Active Management TechnologyIAMT Features Accessing iAMT setupOut of Band Management Turning Off iAMTAlert Standard Format Dell OpenManage ApplicationsDell Client Manager DCM Dell Client Manager DCM ConsoleOption Settings Physical SecurityChassis Intrusion Detection Padlock Ring and Security Cable SlotSecurity Management Software Enabling the TPM FeatureTrusted Platform Module TPM Power Management for Windows XP and Windows Vista Computer Tracking SoftwareAbout Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers Hyperthreading and Multi-Core TechnologyPower Options Properties Power Schemes TabAdvanced Tab Hibernate TabOptions in Windows Vista Sleep ModeConfiguring Power Management Settings Battery Replacing the BatteryBack to Contents Working on Your Computer Recommended ToolsBefore Working on Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerAfter Working on Your Computer About Your Computer Removing and Replacing Parts Desktop ComputerPCI Cards Installing a PCI CardCards Page Removing a PCI Card Removing a PCI Card From the Riser-Card Cage Page Installing a PCI Card in the Riser-Card Cage Page Installing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter PS/2 Serial Port AdapterRemoving a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter Installing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter in the Riser-Card Cage Removing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter From the Riser-Card Cage Back to Contents Removing the Processor Installing the ProcessorProcessor Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchReplacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Resetting the Chassis Intrusion DetectorSelect System Setup General Drive Installation Guidelines Connecting Drive CablesData Interface Connectors Sata ConnectorPower Cable Connectors Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesDrive Inserts Removing Drive InsertsRemoving an Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing Drive Inserts Installing an Optical Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card ReaderInstalling a Media Card Reader Page Removing a Hard Drive Installing a Hard DriveHard Drive Page Back to Contents Removing the System Fan Installing the System FanSystem Fan Installing the Heat Sink Assembly Heat Sink AssemblyRemoving the Heat Sink Assembly Back to Contents Replacing the I/O Panel PanelRemoving the I/O Panel Page Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyPin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power ConnectorsDC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P4DC Power Connector P5 and P6 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WireRemoving a Speaker Installing a SpeakerSpeakers Back to Contents Inside View of Your Computer DesktopRemoving the Computer Cover System Board Components Back to Contents Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.comGlossary Device driver See driver Docking device See APRPage Page Module bay See media bay NIC See network adapterPage Video resolution See resolution Back to Contents Memory DDR2 Memory OverviewInstalling Memory Module s Addressing Memory ConfigurationsRemoving Memory Module s Mini Tower Computer Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card Page Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card PS/2 Serial Port Adapter Page Removing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter Back to Contents Heat Sink and Processor Installing the Processor Back to Contents Chassis Intrusion Switch Back to Contents Drives Power cable Power input connector Installing a Hard Drive Page Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Installing the Floppy Drive Removing the Floppy DriveRemoving the Media Card Reader Installing the Media Card Reader Optical Drive Installing an Optical Drive Back to Contents Panel Power Supply Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P8, and P9 DC Power Connector P7Installing the Speaker Removing the SpeakerBack to Contents System Fan Page Mini Tower Inside Your Computer12VPOWER Back to Contents Ultra Small Form Factor Replacing the Computer CoverMini-Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Release knob Cards Page Removing a PCI Card Installing a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI Card PCI Express and DVI CardsRemoving a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI Card Page PS/2 Serial Port Adapter Removing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter Heat Sink and Processor Installing the Processor Page Back to Contents Chassis Intrusion Switch Select System Setup General Installation Guidelines Serial ATA Sata ConnectorHard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Page Replacing a Hard Drive Fan Optical Drive Installing an Optical Drive Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Back to Contents System Fan Panel Back to Contents Power Supply DC Power Connectors DC Power Connectors P3 DC Power Connector P6Speakers Replace the computer cover Turn on power to the computer Small Form Factor Intspkr Fan connector Fancpu Small Form Factor Computer Mini Tower System Board Screws System BoardRemoving the System Board Desktop System Board Screws Small Form Factor System Board ScrewsReplacing the System Board Ultra Small Form Factor System Board ScrewsBack to Contents System Setup Entering System SetupSystem Setup Options System Setup ScreenDisable Internal default Read OnlyDisable Enable with PXE Enable with ImageSever Disable No bootDeactivate default Onboard/PEGQuiet SuggestedPower Off default Power OnOn is set to disabled EnableBoot Sequence Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current BootEnable F12 = Boot menu enabled by default Clear Log Mark all EntriesBooting to a USB Device Password ProtectionChanging the Boot Sequence for Future Boots System PasswordAdministrator Password Assigning a System PasswordTyping Your System Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System PasswordJumper Settings Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New PasswordAssigning an Administrator Password Deleting or Changing an Existing Administrator PasswordMini Tower Desktop Small Form Factor Ultra Small Form Factor Clearing Forgotten Passwords Jumper Setting DescriptionChange the Lookup Method to Static IP Clearing Cmos SettingsSet Client Dhcp to Static IP Back to Contents Troubleshooting Power LightsDiagnostic Lights ToolsDiagnostic Light Codes During Post Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionBlinking Amber Steady AmberSteady Green Blinking Green Power Supply Diagnostic LightSteady Code Cause Beep CodesSystem Messages Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsFix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Hardware TroubleshooterStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionSolving Problems Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Tab FunctionOptical drive problems Problems writing to an optical driveHard drive problems Click Properties Tools Check NowError Messages Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsClick Uninstall Click Start Control Panel Programs Programs and FeaturesKeyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingMemory Problems Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemMouse Problems Network ProblemsClick Start Control Panel Mouse Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound MousePower Problems Printer ProblemsScanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from speakers Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound PrinterScreen is blank Screen is difficult to read Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones Dell Technical Update Service 3D image quality is poorOnly part of the display is readable Click Start Control Panel Appearance and ThemesModule Bay Remove the cover see Removing the Computer CoverPage Securing a Device in the Module Bay Back to Contents Removing the Cable Cover Cable Cover OptionalAttaching the Cable Cover Heat Sink and Processor Installing the Processor Page Back to Contents Chassis Intrusion Switch Select System Setup Drives Removing the Hard Drive Page Removing the Hard-Drive Fan Replacing the Hard-Drive FanBack to Contents Removing the System Fans Installing the System FansSystem Fans Back to Contents Replacing the Power Button Power ButtonRemoving the Power Button Speakers Replace the computer cover Turn on power to the computer Ultra Small Form Factor System Board Components Dell Badge Ultra Small Form Factor Computer
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