Dell 9100 manual

b.Set the retention mechanism aside in a secure location.

4.Use a long Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws on each side of the heat-sink assembly.

CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat-sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

5. Rotate the heat-sink assembly towards the rear of the computer, and remove it from the computer.

1heat sink and fan shroud assembly

2captive screw housing (2)

6.Place the heat-sink assembly on its side in a safe place.

7.Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board.

8.Ensure that all cables have been removed from the routing clips on the top of the system fan assembly.

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Dell 9100 specifications

Contents

Model Dcta April 2005 Rev. A00 Front View of the Computer Back View of the Computer Back to ContentsAbout Your Computer Front View of the Computer Back View of the Computer Power Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Advanced TroubleshootingPower Lights Diagnostic Lights Code Cause Beep CodesMemory Reseat the memory modules Program, enter the system setupEnter the system setup program, verify Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Enter the system setup program Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginGetting Started Recommended Tools Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Memory Overview Removing and Installing PartsMemory Remove the computer cover Installing Memory Removing Memory Cards Removing and Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards Page Page Removing the Drive Panel Network Adapter and Sound Card SettingsDrive Panels Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive Panel Connecting Drive CablesDrives Removing a Hard Drive Drive Interface ConnectorsHard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Replace the computer cover Floppy DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Removing a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD DriveCD/DVD Drive Removing the Power Supply Power Supply Processor Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Processor Installing the Processor Page Removing the I/O Panel PanelPanel Components Page Replacing the I/O Panel BatteryReplacing the Battery Removing the System Board System Board Replacing the System Board Model Dcta April 2005 Rev. A00 Specifications Controls and Lights ConnectorsPower Drives Environmental Physical Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup Options Drives Processor has 64-bit Technology Security Boot Sequence Enter system setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Open the computer cover Clearing Cmos SettingsClose the computer cover Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Technical Overview DC Power Connector P1 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connect P3 and P5 Pin Number Signal Name Color Wire Gauge DC Power Connector P11 DC Power Connector P4DC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connectors P8, P9, and P10 DC Power Connector P12