Removing a CD/DVD Drive | Dell T8144 specs

CD/DVD Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

Removing a CD/DVD Drive

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 53.

2Remove the computer cover (see page 59).

3Remove the drive panel (see page 76).

4Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.

power cable

data cable

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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 September T8144 Contents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Solving Problems Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesBefore Working Inside Your Computer Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 105 103109 111 Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Finding InformationFinding Information When you use Use the Service Tag toMicrosoft Windows License Label Identify your computer Setting Up a Printer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPrinter Cable Connecting to the Internet Connecting a PrinterUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Next window, click the appropriate option Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureDVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful TipsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Using a Media Card Reader Optional XD-Picture Card Connecting Two MonitorsII CF I/II MicroDrive Card Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Follow the procedures in Before You Begin onOptional DVI adapter Connecting a TV Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkChanging the Display Settings Connecting to a Network Adapter Power Management Network Setup WizardOn the welcome screen, click Next Standby Mode Hibernate ModePower Options Properties Power Schemes Tab Hyper-Threading Setting Up and Using Your Computer Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsDrive Problems Solving Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems These characters in filenames Error Messages Media Card Reader Problems Lockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Program stops responding Program crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Other software problems Memory Problems Network Problems Mouse ProblemsSimultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Your computer Start the computer Power Problems 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 Connector placement requirements exist If the problem persists or the computer hasComputer See Boot sequence is correct for the devices If there is an error message on your screenInstalled on your computer Restart the computer Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell DiagnosticsIf you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell see Option Function What Is a Driver? DriversTab Function Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecEnsure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked Click System Troubleshooting Tools Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer Vents and any object near these vents Computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown Back View of the Computer Insert the power cable Surround connector ConnectorLine-in connector Line-out connector Removing the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components DDR2 Memory Overview Memory Dimm connectors 3 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing Memory Removing Memory PCI Cards Cards Release tab Card retention door Bracket caught outside of slot Alignment guide alignment bar If you removed an add-in network connector Release tabs PCI Express Cards X16 card X1 card Securing tab Bracket caught Release tabs If you removed an add-in network connector Drive Panel Removing the Drive PanelSliding plate lever Drive panel Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertDrive panel Insert tab Drive panel insert Center drive Panel tab Drive panel insert Replacing the Drive Panel Drives Connecting Drive CablesIDE Drive Addressing CD/DVD drives Drive Interface Connectors Power Cable ConnectorPower cable Removing and Installing Parts Hard Drive Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Power cable Tabs Hard drive Removing and Installing PartsRemoving a Hard Drive Drive Hard drive bracket Installing a Hard Drive Hard drive bay Adding a Second Hard Drive Power cable Data cable Floppy DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive Page Drive Screws Installing a Floppy Drive Power cable Data cable Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Drive latch release Sliding plate Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Screws Installing a Media Card Reader FlexBay USB cable Media Card Reader Power cable Data cable Removing and Installing Parts CD/DVD DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Page Installing a CD/DVD Drive Connect the power and data cables to the drive Replacing the Battery Battery Computer cover Back of computer Bottom hinges Replacing the Computer Cover Specifications Eight-way set associative, write-back SramSystem clock Or 1066-MHz data rate Appendix Drive, and Media Card Reader 100 101 102 Entering System Setup System SetupOverview 103 Appendix 105 System Setup Options Determines the integrated Sata controller’s operating mode On default106 Operating system that do not support Sata drives 107 108 109 Boot Sequence Appendix 111 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerMouse Floppy Drive Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsCDs and DVDs 114 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass a 115 Contacting Dell Class BFCC Identification Information 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 Switchboard Sales Dell Precision Technical Support PowerApp, PowerEdge129 Countries Sales Penang, Malaysia Appendix 130 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction Sales 131Trinidad/Tobago General Support Turks and Caicos Islands 132 133 134 Index 135 Index 136 Index Index 137 138 Index Device Driver Rollback, 48 Files and Settings Transfer