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Installing a CD/DVD Drive

Installing a CD/DVD Drive

1.If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.

Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable select setting.

2.Connect the new drive to the set of rails that are attached to the inside of the cover. If a set of rails is not attached inside the cover, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for technical assistance

3.If you are installing a replacement drive and the new drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two screws that secure each rail to the drive. Attach the bracket to the new drive by aligning the screw holes on the drive with the screw holes on the bracket rails and then inserting and tightening all four screws (two screws on each rail).

4.Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position.

5.Connect the power, audio, and CD/DVD drive cables to the drive.

6.If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-panel insert.

7.If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in a card slot.

8.Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.

9.Close the computer cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the computer.

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

See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.

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Dell 8300 technical specifications Installing a CD/DVD Drive, Close the computer cover, Back to Contents Page

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Dell Dimension 8300 Series Technical Overview Technical Specifications Advanced TroubleshootingSystem Setup Program Removing and Installing Parts Notes, Notices, and CautionsAdvanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsDell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Back to Contents PageBeep Codes System Messagescorrectly in the system setup program Reseat the memory modulesBack to Contents Page MessageBattery 2. Shut down the computer through the Start menu6. Open the computer cover 10. Close the computer coverBack to Contents Page Before You Begin Getting StartedRecommended Tools Shutting Down Your ComputerInstalling a PCI Card CardsPCI Cards PCI Cards AGP CardsPage AGP Cards Removing a PCI CardRemoving an AGP Card 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menuBack to Contents Page Installing an AGP Card4. Close the computer cover Closing the Computer Cover Dell Dimension 8300 Series Service ManualBack to Contents Page Back to Contents PageOpening the Computer Cover Dell Dimension 8300 Series Service ManualBack to Contents Page Back to Contents PageDrives Replacing the Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive 7. Close the computer cover2. Shut down the computer through the Start menu 6. Open the computer cover1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu Adding or Replacing a Floppy Drive13. Close the computer cover Installing a Floppy Drive Adding or Replacing a CD/DVD Drive1. Remove the front-panel inserts 6. Close the computer cover6. Open the computer cover Removing a CD/DVD Drive1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu Back to Contents Page Installing a CD/DVD Drive9. Close the computer cover Front Panel Removing the Front PanelRemoving the Front-Panel Insert Removing the Front Panel Removing the Front-Panel InsertThe insert frame fits only one way Back to Contents Page6. Reattach the empty insert frame over the front of the drive bay Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations Installing MemoryDDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Memory1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu 5. Open the computer cover11. Close the computer cover Back to Contents PageRemoving the Microprocessor Installing the Microprocessor MicroprocessorRemoving the Microprocessor Dell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manualb. Pull the release lever out until the heat sink is released c. Lift the heat sink away from the microprocessorNOTICE Lay the heat sink down with the thermal grease facing upward 11. Remove the microprocessor from the socketInstalling the Microprocessor Back to Contents Page 10. Close the computer coverRemoving and Installing Parts Power SupplyBattery CardsPower Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyBack to Contents Page 6. Close the computer coverTechnical Specifications ConnectorsPower Computer InformationConnectors PowerDrives Controls and LightsBack to Contents Page EnvironmentalSystem Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board8. Close the computer cover Back to Contents PageSystem Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramViewing Settings System Setup ScreensOption FunctionOption FunctionChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten Passwords Hyper-Threading4. Open the computer cover 7. Shut down the computerBack to Contents Page Looking Inside Your Computer Power Supply DC Power Connectors IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesPlacement of Dell-Installed Cards Technical OverviewPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Power SupplyDC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P1DC Power Connector P2 IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Placement of Dell-Installed CardsDC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 DC Power Connector P7Card Description Card ConnectorBack to Contents Page Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell Dimension 8300 Series Service ManualBack to Contents Page Back to Contents PageTurning Off Your Computer Dell Dimension 8300 Series Service ManualBack to Contents Page Back to Contents Page