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9Slide the FlexBay drive cage in the FlexBay slot till it snaps in place.

10Replace the CD or DVD drive. (see "Installing a CD or DVD Drive" on page 143).

11Reinstall the FlexBay drive insert (see "Replacing the FlexBay Drive Insert" on page 136).

12Replace the bezel (see "Replacing the Bezel" on page 124).

13Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 165).

14Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

Installing a Media Card Reader

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103).

3Remove the bezel (see "Removing the Bezel" on page 123).

4Remove the CD or DVD drive (see "Removing a CD or DVD Drive" on page 142).

5Remove the Media Card Reader from its packaging.

6Remove the FlexBay drive insert (see "Removing the FlexBay Drive Insert" on page 136).

7Press the two spring clamps and slide out the FlexBay drive cage from the front of the system.

Removing and Installing Parts

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Contents

W . 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 Power Management Options Connecting Two Monitors With VGAOne Monitor With a DVI Connector Changing the Display SettingsKeyboard Problems Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionCD and DVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Contents Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems Dell Diagnostics Main Menu101 Using the Operating System CDMemory Installation Guidelines 112 Resolving Software and HardwareReplacing the Power Supply Drive Interface ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Installing a Second Hard Drive Optional172 Changing Boot Sequence forClearing Forgotten Passwords 176 167Automated Order-Status Service Technical Support and Customer ServiceMay vary What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information Your systemCode Use the Service Tag to identify yourYour call when contacting support What Are You Looking For?What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Reinstall the DSS utility. DSSProvides critical updates for your Your computer and operating System and installs the updatesFiles Problem and press EnterFollow the instructions on the screen Front View of the Computer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerFlexBay open/close Service Tag Located on top of the chassis towards the rearPower button Power lightBack View of the Computer Padlock rings Power supply LEDPower connector Card slotsConnector Back Panel ConnectorsLight VGA video ConnectorsMicrophone USBInstalling Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable USB connector on USB printer Computer Printer Cable Playing CDs and DVDs CD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDTo copy the CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful TipsUsing a Media Card Reader Optional To use the Media Card Reader Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Connecting Two MonitorsMay not be present on your computer Connecting a TVStandby Mode Power ManagementChanging the Display Settings Power Management Options in Microsoft Windows XPHibernate Mode Power Schemes Tab Power Options PropertiesAdvanced Tab Power Management Options in Windows VistaHibernate Tab Balanced Power Saver High Performance Standby ModePower Plan Properties Hibernate ModeBalanced Power Saver High Performance Advanced Tab Enabling Cool ’n’ Quiet TechnologyRAID Level 1 Configuration About RAID Configurations For Windows Vista onlyConfiguring Your Hard Drives for RAID Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility Rebuilding a RAID Configuration Using Nvidia MediaShieldTransferring Information to a New Computer To transfer data to the new computer Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetSetting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsSolving Problems Windows XP Click Start and click My Computer Windows Vista Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsN T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I a G N O S T I C S Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames Lockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Windows XP Solid blue screen appearsWindows Follow the instructions on the screen C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I a T E L Y Other software problemsMedia Card Reader Problems Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems E C K T H E P R I N T E R C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tools Power LightsCode Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive short Beeps Beep CodesRepetitive short Beeps Code DescriptionSystem Messages Troubleshooting Tools When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOptionFunction Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesWindows Vista Click Start and right-click Computer Using the Drivers and Utilities media Manually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Tasks list, click System Protection Click Create Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Windows XP Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen promptsRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore Select a keyboard layout and click Next Click Finish to reboot the system Removing Dell PC Restore Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista 100 101 Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer102 103 Removing the Computer CoverRemoving the Support Bracket 105 106 Inside View of Your ComputerSystem Board Components 22 21 20 19 Removing and Installing Parts107 Clear Cmos Fpanel 108109 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments110 Pin Number Signal name Wire Color Wire SizeDC Power Connectors P4 Removing and Installing Parts DC Power Connector P2 Pin Number Signal Name AWG Wire111 112 Memory Installation GuidelinesPin Number Signal Name AWG Wire Memory113 Installing Memory114 115 Removing MemoryPCI and PCI Express Cards Cards117 118 119 Removing and Installing Parts 121 If you installed a sound card122 If you removed an add-in network connectorRemoving the Bezel Bezel123 Replacing the Bezel DrivesRecommended Drive Cable Connections Connecting Drive Cables125 Hard Drives Drive Interface ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Serial ATA Connector127 Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive128 129 Installing a Second Hard Drive OptionalRemoving and Installing Parts 131 Floppy Drive123 Not present on all computers 132133 Removing and Installing Parts 135 Attach the power and data cables to the floppy driveBezel Insert lever FlexBay drive insert 137 Media Card Reader138 139 Removing and Installing Parts 141 CD or DVD DriveLever CD or DVD drive 143 Replacing the Battery Battery144 145 Replacing the Power Supply Power Supply147 Removing the Processor Processor149 Installing the Processor 151 Removing and Installing Parts Removing the I/O Panel Panel153 Installing the I/O Panel Removing the Processor Fan Processor Fan155 156 157 158 Installing the Processor Fan159 Removing the Chassis Fan Chassis Fan160 161 Replacing the Chassis FanRemoving the System Board System Board163 System Board ScrewsReplacing the Support Bracket Installing the System Board165 Replacing the Computer CoverMove the computer to the upright position 166 167 SpecificationsAudio 168Expansion Bus Drives 169Controls and Lights 170Environmental Power171 PhysicalEntering System Setup System SetupOverview 173 System Setup OptionsSystem Setup Screen Displays Bios Info and the Service Tag174 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot Sequence175 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 177 Clearing Cmos SettingsFile Download window appears Flashing the Bios179 Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor MouseCDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only180 FCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsDcsla 182183 Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help Obtaining AssistanceDellConnect Online Services Product Information Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceBefore You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit186 187 Diagnostics ChecklistContacting Dell Glossary 189190 Product ID 191Device driver See driver 192193 194 195 196 Module bay See media bay 197NIC See network adapter 198199 200 201 202 203 Video resolution See resolution204 Index 205206 207 208 209 210 211 212