Removing the Computer Cover | Dell 1100, B110 specification

Removing the Computer Cover

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

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

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 47.

2Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.

3If your computer cover has a cover latch, slide and hold the cover latch.

4Grip the indents on the computer cover, and slide the computer cover toward the back of the computer.

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cover latch

back of computer

5Place the computer cover on a level surface.

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Dell 1100, B110 owner manual Removing the Computer Cover, Computer cover Cover latch Back of computer

Contents

Network adapter connector Service tag Floppy drive light Power light Power buttonW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September WD492 Contents Advanced Troubleshooting Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Appendix Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Use the Service Tag to When you useService Code to direct Order status, warranty, and repair information Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer Printer Cable Connecting a Parallel Printer USB connector on computer Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Connecting to the InternetClick Checklist for creating a network Click Connect to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Volume DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs 800 by 600 pixels Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Hyper-ThreadingClick Hardware and click Device Manager Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Solving Problems CD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problems Error Messages Use these characters in filenames Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Program stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears Memory Problems Other software problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers No sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem persists, contact Dell see Advanced Troubleshooting Problem Description Suggested Resolution Remove the card, reinstall it seeIf the problem still exists, install a If the problem persists or Determine if a conflict exists by Restarting the computer seeSee Ensure that the cables are properly Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Tab Function What Is a Driver? Reinstalling DriversDrivers Identifying Drivers Manually Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackRestoring Your Operating System Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecEnabling System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Using the Operating System CD Reinstalling Windows XPBefore You Begin Dell Operating System CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front and Back View of the Computer Front View Back View Modem connector Cable from your monitor into the blue connector Removing the Computer Cover Computer cover Cover latch Back of computer Inside View of Your Computer Floppy drive connector IDE drive connector CD/DVD drive Connector J6J1 J7J2 Main power connector J3J1Internal speaker LS9J1 Password jumper CD/DVD audio connector J9C1 Memory Memory Installation GuidelinesDDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Notch Securing clips ConnectorCrossbar Cards Installing a PCI CardPCI Cards Securing screw Filler bracket Card Card cutout Removing a PCI Card Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Front Panel Removing the Front Panel Side hinges Front panel Top tab Removing the Front-Panel Insert Tabs Insert Reattaching the Front Panel DrivesSide hinges Front panel General Installation Guidelines Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Power Cable Connector Hard Drive Power cable Data cableRemoving a Hard Drive Hard drive Bracket tabs Drive bracket Small bracket tabs Drive bracket Hard drive Screws Installing a Hard Drive Removing and Installing Parts Floppy Drive Power cable Data cable Removing and Installing PartsRemoving a Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Top bracket screw Drive bracket Floppy drive Power cable Data cable CD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cableRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive Drive Alignment screws Drive Securing screw Battery Battery Battery socket Tab Replacing the Computer Cover Specifications Connectors Three Connector size Pins ConnectorsVideo Audio Connectors PS/2 keyboard and mouse PowerInformation Backup battery Wattage System Setup Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options System IDE CD-ROM Device not installed Disabled Hyper-Threading is OffEnabled Hyper-Threading is On Life of the processor and void the warranty COM3 To Off, AT, PS/2, EPP, or ECPAuto, Read Only, or Off Up from Hibernate or Off Enabled or Disabled Its performance is not affected Option Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten Passwords Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorMouse Floppy Drive Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsCDs and DVDs Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass a Class B Contacting Dell FCC Identification Information Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos AiresAruba Toll-free 0820 240 530 0660Bahamas Barbados Cayman Islands 866 440Chile Santiago 818 592 818Colombia 980-9-15-3978 02 2186 27 Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.com7023 3287 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 Index 114 115 USB 116