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Technical Overview
Dell™Dimension™5100CServiceManual
Front View
Back View
Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments

Front View

NOTE: The front-panel door does not close when you are using certain Flash Media or IEEE 1394, USB, or headphone connectors.
1
CD/DVD drive
eject button
Press this button to eject a CD/DVD from the drive.
2
CD/DVD drive-
activity light
The drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD
or DVD drive.
3
USB 2.0
connectors (2)
Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally,
such as joysticks or cameras (see "System Setup" for more information
on booting to a USB device).
It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices
that typically remain connected, such as printers, keyboards, and mice,
or for bootable USB devices, which may not function properly if
attached to the front connectors.
4
IEEE 1394
connector
Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video
cameras.
It is recommended that you use the back IEEE 1394 connector for
devices that typically remain connected, such as external hard drives
and other storage devices.
5
vents
For adequate cooling, do not block any of the vents.
NOTICE: Ensure that there is a minimum of two inches of space
between all vents and any object near these vents.
NOTICE: Do not lift or carry the computer by the vents to avoid
damage to the computer.
NOTICE: Keep the vent area clean and dust-free to ensure that the