Removing a CD/DVD Drive, 103 | Dell 9150 specs

Removing a CD/DVD Drive

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 63.

2Remove the computer cover (see page 68).

3Disconnect the power cable from the back of the drive and the CD/DVD drive cable from the back of the drive and the system board.

CD/DVD drive cable

power cable

system board

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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 Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light August WD722 Contents Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology Optional Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104 101102 103 116 109113 114 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information Microsoft Windows License Label Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Service Code to direct your call when contacting At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Click the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Connecting to the InternetUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader Optional Connecting Two Monitors TV-OUT connector VGA blue connector Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsOptional DVI adapter Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting a TV Changing the Display Settings Network adapter Power ManagementNetwork Setup Wizard Connector Network adapter connector on computer Hibernate Mode Standby ModePower Options Properties Advanced Tab Power Schemes Tab Hyper-Threading IeeeHibernate Tab RAID Level 0 Configuration About Your RAID ConfigurationSegment Hard drive Configuring Your Computer for RAID RAID Level 1 ConfigurationSegment Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Deleting a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Application Accelerator Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 ConfigurationUnderstanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional Creating a Spare Hard Drive Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology OptionalEnabling the QRT feature in the Operating system Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsSolving Problems CD and DVD drive problems Drive Problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Solving Problems Use these characters in filenames Error Messages Keyboard Problems Media Card Reader Problems Program stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears Mouse Problems Memory Problems Network Problems Power Problems Scanner Problems Printer Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Diagnostic Lights Modules installed, remove Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem still exists, install a If the problem persists, contact Dell Ensure that the cables are properly If there is an error message on yourScreen identifying a problem with a Installed on your computer Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Windows XP Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Identifying Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling DriversRestoring Your Operating System Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecEnabling System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Turn Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System shutdown System Back View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Inside View of Your Computer Power supply System Board Components Memory Overview Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Securing clips Connector Removing and Installing Parts Installing MemoryTo processor Memory module Cutouts Crossbar NotchNotches Memory module Cutouts Crossbars Removing Memory Cards PCI Cards Installing a PCI Card Release tab Release tabs Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Release tabs Card retention Installing a PCI Express Card Removing and Installing Parts PCI Express Card slot PCI Express X16 card Card Securing tabNot fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket within slot Release tab Release tabs Lever on chassis wall Removing a PCI Express Card PCI Express Release tab Card retention mechanismDoor Piano bracket May not be present on all computers Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelsSliding plate lever Drive panel Center drive Removing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insert Replacing the Drive Panel Drives General Installation GuidelinesHard Drive Removing a Hard Drive Power cable Hard drive cableTabs Hard drive Hard drive Hard drive bracket Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive Power cable Floppy drive cable Installing a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Not present on all computers 100 101 Installing a Media Card ReaderMedia Card Reader Screws 102 CD/DVD DriveUSB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers 103 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 104 Installing a CD/DVD DriveCD/DVD drive Shoulder screws System board 105 Replacing the Battery Battery106 Replacing the Computer Cover Battery Battery socket Tab107 108 109 Specifications 110 111 112 50.8 cm/sec System SetupOverview 113 System Setup Screens Entering System Setup114 115 116 System Setup OptionsRAID On 117 Remotely from Suspend 118Monday through Friday Up from Hibernate or Off 119 Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 120 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 121 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 122 Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyMouse Floppy Drive 124 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 125 Class a Class B FCC Identification Information Contacting Dell126 127 128 Chile Santiago 129866 440 Cayman Islands 980-9-15-3978 130592 818 Colombia 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 Uruguay 14201344 373 01344 860 143 144 Index 145 Index 146 Index Index 147 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66 Warranty Windows XP148 Index