Inside View of Your Computer | Dell 3000 specification

Inside View of Your Computer

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

release lever*

CD or DVD drive

floppy drive

hard drive

power supply

system board

*May not be present on all computers.

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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 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Advanced Troubleshooting Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Appendix What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Tips on using Microsoft Windows XPHow to play CDs and DVDs How to use standby mode and hibernate mode Use the Service Tag to When you useWarranty, and repair information Specifications, and white papers 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 Using Blank CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write Rewritable Hyper-Threading Click 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 Product Information Guide 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 System Board Components Memory Memory Installation Guidelines DDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Securing clips Connector Removing and Installing Parts Cards Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Securing screw Filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts Installing a PCI CardPCI Cards Card Card cutout Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Removing a PCI Card Removing the Front Panel Front PanelSide 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 Drive bracket Small bracket tabs Drive bracket Installing a Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Top bracket screw Drive bracket Floppy drive CD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cable Removing a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive Drive Alignment screws Drive Securing screw Battery Second CD/DVD connector secondary drive Battery Battery socket Tab Replacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts 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 To Off, AT , PS/2 , EPP , or ECP Mode setting System Password optionCOM3 Manufacturer Remotely from Suspend Up from Hibernate or OffDisk Option Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 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 Australia Sydney Bahamas BarbadosBelgium Brussels Bermuda Cayman Islands Chile Santiago Colombia Costa Rica Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.com DominicaDominican Republic Ecuador Home and Small Business France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comCorporate Greece Website support.euro.dell.com GrenadaGuatemala Guyana India Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Jamaica Korea Seoul 100 Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comMacao Malaysia Penang 101 102 103 104 Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.comTaiwan Thailand 105 Turks and Caicos IslandsBracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Uruguay 106 BusinessVirgin Islands Venezuela 107 Index Index 109 USB