Removing the Front Panel | Dell 1100, Dimension B 110 specification

Removing the Front Panel

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

2Remove the computer cover (see page 52).

3Release and remove the front panel:

a If your computer has a release lever, push the release lever to release the top tab.

b Reach inside the computer and push the top and bottom tab towards you to release them. c Rotate the front panel to separate it from the side hinges.

side hinges (3)

front panel

top tab

release lever*

bottom tab

*May not be present on all computers.

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Dell 1100, Dimension B 110 manual Removing the Front Panel, Side hinges Front panel Top tab

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Service tag Floppy drive light Power light Power buttonNetwork adapter connector Abbreviations and Acronyms 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 Service Code to direct Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Order status, warranty, and repair information Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Printer Cable Connecting a Parallel Printer USB connector on computer Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Click Checklist for creating a network Connecting to the InternetNetwork Setup Wizard If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Connect to the Internet Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Volume DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD 800 by 600 pixels Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Hyper-Threading Click Hardware and click Device Manager Drive Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery 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 Product Information Guide Computer does not start up Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer stops responding Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly 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 If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems If the problem persists, contact Dell see Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Advanced Troubleshooting If the problem still exists, install a Problem Description Suggested ResolutionRemove the card, reinstall it see If the problem persists or See Determine if a conflict exists byRestarting the computer see Ensure that the cables are properly Option Function Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Tab Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers Identifying Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackManually Reinstalling Drivers Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP Dell Operating System CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin 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 Internal speaker LS9J1 Password jumper Floppy drive connector IDE drive connector CD/DVD driveConnector J6J1 J7J2 Main power connector J3J1 CD/DVD audio connector J9C1 DDR Memory Overview Memory Installation GuidelinesMemory Installing Memory Securing clips Connector Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar PCI Cards Installing a PCI CardCards 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 Side hinges Front panel DrivesReattaching the Front Panel Drive Interface Connectors General Installation GuidelinesConnecting Drive Cables Power Cable Connector Removing a Hard Drive Power cable Data cableHard Drive Drive bracket Small bracket tabs Drive bracket Installing a Hard Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Power cable Data cable Removing and Installing PartsFloppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Top bracket screw Drive bracket Floppy drive Power cable Data cable Removing a CD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cableCD/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 Removing and Installing Parts Specifications Video Connectors Three Connector size PinsConnectors Audio Information Backup battery Connectors PS/2 keyboard and mousePower Wattage System Setup Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options System To Off, AT, PS/2, EPP, or ECP Mode settingSystem Password option COM3 Disk Up from Hibernate or OffRemotely from Suspend Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten Passwords Mouse Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell 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