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Removing and Installing Parts
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Disconnect the power and data cables
from the back of the floppy drive.
drive release
latch
floppy drive
data cable edge connector
data cable
cable release tab
Contents
Main
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Dell Dimension 5100C
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Contents
1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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2 Solving Problems
3 Troubleshooting Tools
4 Removing and Installing Parts
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5 Appendix
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
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Finding Information
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
Connecting a TV (Optional)
Changing the Display Settings
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Playing a CD or DVD
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Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+R, and DVD+RW
Helpful Tips
Power Management
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
Hyper-Threading
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Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
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CD and DVD drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
Media Card Reader Problems
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
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Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
A solid blue screen appears
A program crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
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Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
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Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
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Troubleshooting Tools
Diagnostic Lights
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Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Reinstalling Drivers
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
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Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Front and Back View of the Computer
Front View
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Back View
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NOTE:
Removing the Computer Cover
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Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
Memory
DDR2 Memory Overview
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
Installing Memory
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Removing Memory
Cards
PCI Express Cards
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Drives
Connecting Drive Cables
Drive Interface Connectors
Power Cable Connector
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
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Installing a Hard Drive
CD/DVD Drive
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
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Installing a CD/DVD Drive
Media Card Reader
Removing a Media Card Reader
Installing a Media Card Reader
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Floppy Drive (Optional)
Removing a Floppy Drive
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Installing a Floppy Drive
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Modem
Replacing the Modem
Replacing the External Modem Connector
Battery
Replacing the Battery
Replacing the Computer Cover
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Appendix
Specifications
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System Setup
Overview
Entering System Setup
System Setup Options
System
NOTE:
Drives
Onboard Devices
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Video
Performance
NOTE:
NOTE: Security
Maintenance
POST Behavior
Boot Sequence
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Clearing CMOS Settings
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse
CDs and DVDs
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.Only)
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
Class A
Class B
FCC Identification Information
Contacting Dell
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