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AboutYourDell™ Dimension™3100/E310Computer
Dell™Dimension™3100/E310ServiceManual
Front View of Computer
Back View of Computer

Front View of Computer

1
cover latch
release
Use this latch to remove the cover.
2
CD or DVD
activity light
The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive.
3
CD or DVD eject
button
Press to eject a disk from the CD or DVD drive.
4
FlexBay drive
Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader.
5
USB 2.0
connectors (2)
Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. It is recommended that you use
the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
6
hard-drive
activity light
The hard-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on
when a device such as a CD player is operating.
7
vents
For adequate cooling, do not block any of the vents.
NOTICE: Ensure that there is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents and any object near these vents.
NOTICE: Keep the vent area clean and dust-free to ensure that the system is adequately ventilated. Use only a dry cloth to clean
the vent area to avoid water damage to the system.
8
power button
Press to turn on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system
shutdown.
9
headphone
connector
Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.
10
diagnostic lights
Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic