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Front Panel

Dell™ Dimension™ 8300 Series Service Manual

Removing the Front Panel

Removing the Front-Panel Insert

Removing the Front Panel

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.

1.Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

2.Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet.

3.Remove the front-panel door by gently snapping it off the two hinge arms.

Removing the Front-Panel Insert

Remove the front-panel insert before you install the floppy drive:

1.Open the computer cover to a 90-degree angle.

2.Locate the insert that is in front of the drive bay that you want to use.

3.From inside the computer, press in the release tab of the insert.

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Contents

Technical Overview Technical Specifications Advanced Troubleshooting Dell Dimension 8300 SeriesSystem Setup Program Removing and Installing Parts Notes, Notices, and CautionsDiagnostic Lights Advanced TroubleshootingDell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Back to Contents PageSystem Messages Beep CodesReseat the memory modules correctly in the system setup programBack to Contents Page Message2. Shut down the computer through the Start menu Battery6. Open the computer cover 10. Close the computer coverBack to Contents Page Getting Started Before You BeginRecommended Tools Shutting Down Your ComputerCards Installing a PCI CardPCI Cards PCI Cards AGP CardsPage Removing a PCI Card AGP CardsRemoving an AGP Card 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menuInstalling an AGP Card 4. Close the computer coverBack to Contents Page Dell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Closing the Computer CoverBack to Contents Page Back to Contents PageDell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Opening the Computer CoverBack to Contents Page Back to Contents PageReplacing the Hard Drive DrivesRemoving a Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive 7. Close the computer cover Adding a Second Hard Drive2. Shut down the computer through the Start menu 6. Open the computer coverAdding or Replacing a Floppy Drive 13. Close the computer cover1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu Adding or Replacing a CD/DVD Drive Installing a Floppy Drive1. Remove the front-panel inserts 6. Close the computer coverRemoving a CD/DVD Drive 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu6. Open the computer cover Installing a CD/DVD Drive 9. Close the computer coverBack to Contents Page Removing the Front Panel Front PanelRemoving the Front-Panel Insert Removing the Front Panel Removing the Front-Panel InsertBack to Contents Page 6. Reattach the empty insert frame over the front of the drive bayThe insert frame fits only one way Installing Memory Addressing Memory with 4-GB ConfigurationsDDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Memory5. Open the computer cover 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menuBack to Contents Page 11. Close the computer coverMicroprocessor Removing the Microprocessor Installing the MicroprocessorRemoving the Microprocessor Dell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manualc. Lift the heat sink away from the microprocessor b. Pull the release lever out until the heat sink is releasedNOTICE Lay the heat sink down with the thermal grease facing upward 11. Remove the microprocessor from the socketInstalling the Microprocessor 10. Close the computer cover Back to Contents PagePower Supply Removing and Installing PartsBattery CardsRemoving the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply6. Close the computer cover Back to Contents PageConnectors Technical SpecificationsPower Computer InformationPower ConnectorsDrives Controls and LightsEnvironmental Back to Contents PageRemoving the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Removing the System Board Replacing the System BoardBack to Contents Page 8. Close the computer coverEntering the System Setup Program System Setup ProgramViewing Settings System Setup ScreensFunction OptionOption FunctionBoot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Hyper-Threading Clearing Forgotten Passwords4. Open the computer cover 7. Shut down the computerBack to Contents Page IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Looking Inside Your Computer Power Supply DC Power ConnectorsPlacement of Dell-Installed Cards Technical OverviewPower Supply DC Power ConnectorsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connector P2Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire Placement of Dell-Installed Cards IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesDC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 DC Power Connector P7Card Connector Back to Contents PageCard Description Dell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsBack to Contents Page Back to Contents PageDell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Turning Off Your ComputerBack to Contents Page Back to Contents Page