Side hinges Front panel | Dell MTC2, G7279, DMC guide

9Connect the data cable to the back of the drive and to the floppy drive connector on the system board (see page 58).

10Position the top of the floppy drive bracket so that it is completely flush with the bottom of the upper drive bay, and then slide the floppy drive bracket forward into position.

NOTE: The top of the floppy drive bracket has two slots that fit into two clips on the bottom of the upper drive bay. When the floppy drive bracket is properly mounted, it remains in place without support.

11Secure the floppy drive bracket with the top bracket screw that came with your drive.

12Reattach the front panel to the side hinges, and then rotate it until it snaps onto the front of the computer.

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13Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.

14Replace the computer cover (see page 78).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Advanced TroubleshootingResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Adding or Replacing a Second Hard Drive Appendix Safety Instructions Safety Instructions W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Microsoft Windows License Label Finding Information for Your Computer Support questions Downloads Drivers, patches, and software updatesOnline courses Technical support Connecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Parallel connector on computerScrews Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterUSB connector on computer Network Setup Wizard Connecting to the InternetClick Checklist for creating a network Network wall jack Network cable Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Connect to the InternetIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Click Exact Copy Hyper-Threading Helpful TipsClick Hardware and click Device Manager Booting to a USB Device Turning Off Your ComputerTurn Off Computer Turn off computer window, click Turn off Solving Problems Finding Solutions W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m See Drive Problems Battery ProblemsFloppy drive problems Finding Help Information Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write- protected CD drive problems DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW drive Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Computer stops responding General Problems Program stops responding Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears General hardware problems Other technical problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Mouse Problems Keyboard Problems Network Problems Power Problems Network integritySpeed light Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionAdvanced Troubleshooting Error Identified a faulty module orIf available, install properly If the problem persists, contact Different connector and restart If the problem persists orYou have identified a faulty Connector or reinstalled all That you are installing are Connector placementMemory module/memory Requirements see Starting the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Reinstalling Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Manually Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackRestoring Your Operating System Click Roll Back Driver Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreClick System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Click Performance and Maintenance Enabling System RestoreClick the System Restore tab Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Advanced Troubleshooting Front and Back View of the Computer Front ViewOn computers with an optional floppy drive Adding Parts Computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown Back View Network jack Guide Removing the Computer Cover Computer cover Cover latch Back of computer Looking Inside Your Computer System Board Securing screw Filler bracket Adding Cards Card Card cutout CrossbarNot fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Adding or Replacing the AGP Card Notch Lever Tab Card clip AGP connector Installing an AGP CardPCI connector AGP card Card clip lever Slot connector Adding or Replacing a Second Hard Drive Existing hard drive ScrewsDrive bracket Drive bracket Adding a Floppy Drive Side hinges Front panel Top tab Middle tabBottom tab Tabs Insert Top bracket screw Drive bracket Floppy drive Side hinges Front panel Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive Bottom tab Adding Parts Drive Alignment screws Insert Tabs Drive Securing screw Side hinges Front panel Memory Installation Guidelines Adding MemoryDDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Notch Securing clips Connector Replacing the Computer Cover System Information SpecificationsExpansion Bus Appendix Memory Ports and ConnectorsOther factors Drives Video PowerAudio Network System Setup OverviewEnvironmental Viewing Settings System Setup ScreensKeys Action Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Battery Battery socket Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Class a Class B FCC Identification Information Contacting Dell Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers Appendix 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 Index 107 Index Index Help files accessing, 9 Compatibility, 27 restore to previous operating108 Index Wizard, 27 reinstalling, 47 scanner, 34 System Restore Wizards Program Compatibility WizardIndex 109 Index 110