Dell 5100C specifications Front I/O Panel, Battery

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.

11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Front I/O Panel

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

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."

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

2.Open the computer cover.

3.Remove the power supply, any installed cards, and any components that restrict access to the system board.

4.Remove the system board.

NOTE: Depending on your computer, you may have one or two screws that secure the front I/O panel.

5.Remove the two screws that hold the front I/O panel.

6.Pivot the I/O panel toward the back of the computer and lift to remove.

7.Disconnect any cables that are attached to the front I/O panel.

1screws (2)

2front I/O panel

Battery

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

NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery.

CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer instructions.