Floppy drive Drive release latch | Dell T8243, DHP guide

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floppy drive

drive release latch

6Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the floppy drive.

data cable edge connector

cable release tab

data cable

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Dell T8243, DHP manual Floppy drive Drive release latch

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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 February T8243 Contents Solving Problems Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Replacing the External Modem Connector102 103 105 106108 Contents What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty information Finding InformationFinding Information Use the Service Tag to When you useOrder status, warranty, and repair information Updates Click the topic that describes your problem Click the arrow iconFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information Setting Up a Printer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPrinter Cable Using a Media Card Reader Optional Connecting a USB PrinterUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting a TV Optional Setting Up a Home and Office Network Changing the Display SettingsConnecting to a Network Adapter Network adapter connector on computer Connecting to the Internet Network Setup WizardSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Checklist for creating a network Playing a CD or DVD Click Connect to the InternetIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+R, and DVD+RW Helpful TipsRecordNow Click Exact Copy Power Management Standby Mode Hibernate Mode Power Options PropertiesPower Schemes Tab Hyper-Threading Advanced TabHibernate Tab Click Hardware and click Device Manager Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Solving Problems CD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problems Error Messages Use these characters in filenames Media Card Reader Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Memory Problems Other software problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers 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 Resolution Remove the card, reinstall it see If the problem still exists, install aModules installed, remove Normally, reinstall an additional If there is an error message on your Screen identifying a problem with aInstalled on your computer Determine if a conflict exists by Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function What Is a Driver? DriversTab Function Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackManually Reinstalling Drivers Windows XP Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec Troubleshooting Tools Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Front View Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving state Blinking or solid amber See Power Problems onDiagnostic lights CD/DVD drive eject See the safety instructions in the Product Back ViewExpress cards Connector Line-in connector Link integrity lightAttached Reliable operation Removing the Computer Cover Security cable slot Cover release latch Computer cover Inside View of Your Computer Processor connector CPU Password jumperPower PCI Express Sata connector Memory DDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing Memory Securing clips Connector Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Cards Removing Memory Installing a PCI Express Card PCI Express CardsX16 card X1 card PCI Express X16 card slot Edge connector Securing slot Card connector Securing tab Retention arm tab Card not fully seated Card fully Bracket Seated Retention arm PCI Express card Edge connector Card connector Removing a PCI Express Card Drives CD/DVD drive Hard drive Connecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsPower Cable Connector Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Power cable Tabs Hard drive Installing a Hard Drive Tabs Drive Drive bracket CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Data cable Removing and Installing Parts CD/DVD drive Drive release latch Installing a CD/DVD Drive Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader Data cable Installing a Media Card Reader Drive Drive bracket Screws Removing and Installing Parts Data cable Removing and Installing Parts Floppy Drive Optional Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy drive Drive release latch Installing a Floppy Drive Drive Drive bracket Screws Data cable edge connector Cable release tab Pull tab Removing and Installing Parts ModemReplacing the Modem Screws Modem cable Replacing the External Modem Connector Battery Screw Replacing the Battery Battery positive side Replacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Specifications One PCI Express lane Connector Connector size Pins Video Hole D-SUB connector Processor powerComputers Reader Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power light Problems onAn explanation of the diagnostic light codes Fixed-voltage power supply 110 V at 50/60 Hz System Setup Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Normal or Combo mode 100 101 Monday through Friday Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 102 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots103 Clearing Cmos Settings 104 Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorMouse 105 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs 106 FCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsClass a Class B 107 Contacting Dell FCC Identification Information108 109 Antigua and BarbudaArgentina Buenos Aires Aruba 110 111 Cayman IslandsChile Santiago 112 ColombiaCosta Rica 113 114 115 116 IndiaIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com 117 Korea Seoul 118 Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comMacao Malaysia Penang 119 120 121 122 Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.comTaiwan Thailand 123 Turks and Caicos IslandsBracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Uruguay 124 BusinessVirgin Islands Venezuela 125 Index Error messages ProblemsConnection, setting up Compatibility, 33 restore to previous operating 127 USB