Dell Dimension 2100 Memory, Remove the computer cover 2. Rotate the power supply, Connector

Models: Dimension 2100

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1.Remove the computer cover.

1Card connector

2Card

3System-board card connector

4Card mounting bracket and screw

To install a card:

1.Remove the computer cover.

2.Rotate the power supply.

3.Choose a system-board card connector for the card.

4.Unscrew and remove the metal filler bracket that covers the card-slot opening for the card slot you intend to use.

5.Insert the card firmly into the system-board card connector.

Align the cutout on the bottom of the card connector with the crossbar in the system-board card connector. Gently rock the card into the system-board card connector until it is fully seated.

6.When the card is firmly seated in the system-board card connector, secure the card-mounting bracket with the screw you removed in step 4. To remove a card:

1.Remove the computer cover.

2.Rotate the power supply.

3.Disconnect any cables connected to the card.

4.Remove the screw from the card-mounting bracket.

5.Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its system-board card connector.

6.If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty card-slot opening in the computer.

NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.

Memory

1Cutouts (2)

2Connector

3Memory module

4Notches (2)

5Securing clips (2)

To install a memory module:

1.Remove the computer cover.

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Dell Dimension 2100 technical specifications Memory, Remove the computer cover 2. Rotate the power supply, Connector