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Opening the Computer Cover

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9.

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

1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 68.

2If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.

NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to accommodate the open cover—at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space.

NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board.

3Lay the computer on its side with the cover latch release on the top as shown in the following figure.

4Open the computer cover:

a Slide the cover latch release toward the top of the computer. b Raise the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the computer.

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Contents

Serial connector Fans Headphone connector Microphone connectorIeee 1394 connector Diagnostic lights Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Optimizing Performance Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Removing and Installing Parts Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 110 105109 128 Contents Safety General Safety When Using Your Computer Safety When Working Inside Your Computer Safety Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeSafety Battery Disposal W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Finding Information for Your Computer How to change my display resolution Drivers for my computer Service Tag and Microsoft Windows LabelResourceCD My computer documentation Finding Information for Your Computer Opening the Drive Door Connecting Two Monitors Using Your Computer TV OUT connector DVI white connector If both monitors have VGA connectorsOptional VGA adapter Settings and Functions Configuring Graphics CardsIf one of the monitors is a television About Serial ATA Drives About Your RAID ConfigurationRemoving the Graphics Card Driver RAID Level Segment Hard drive Transferring Information to a New Computer Segment Copying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Turning Off Your Computer Network Setup WizardIntegrated firewall provided with Windows XP Using Your Computer Hyper-Threading Intel Performance Acceleration TechnologyDDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Optimizing Performance Overclocking Finding Solutions Solving Problems Finding Help Information Drive Problems Battery ProblemsFloppy drive problems CD drive problems Hard drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW driveDVD drive problems Under Error-checking, click Check Now Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click Add or Remove Programs Error MessagesClick the Change or Remove Program icon Computer stops responding General ProblemsProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears Other technical problems General hardware problems Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsClick Printers and Other Hardware Mouse Problems Simultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Network Network ProblemsIntegrity/speed light Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Click Scanners and Cameras Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers No sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Click Appearance and Themes Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsAdvanced Troubleshooting = yellow = green = off Light Pattern Problem Description When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function What Is a Driver? Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Identifying Drivers Using the ResourceCD Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Click the System Restore tab Enabling System RestoreClick Performance and Maintenance Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Booting From the Operating System CD Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Before You Begin Windows XP Setup Next Advanced Troubleshooting Front View Removing and Installing PartsFront and Back View of the Computer Computer. Instead, perform a Microsoft Windows shutdown Front View Doors Open Back View Network or broadband jack Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin Precautionary MeasuresRecommended Tools Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Opening the Computer Cover Page Inside View of Your Computer Floppy drive CD/DVD drive Hard drive System Board Components Memory Memory Installation Guidelines DDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Installing a PCI Card PCI Cards Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Removing a PCI Card Filler bracket Alignment guide Alignment bar Retention arm AGP Cards Removing an AGP Card Drives Installing an AGP CardOverview Removing a Hard Drive Hard DriveFloppy drive CD/DVD drives Hard drives Power cable Tabs Installing a Hard DrivePower cable Tabs IDE hard- drive cable IDE hard drive example System board Connector Drive Bracket rails Screws Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Tabs Floppy drive Tabs Floppy drive CD/DVD Drive Power cable Tabs CD/DVD drive cable Audio cableRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Power cable Tabs CD/DVD drive cable Audio cable Processor Airflow Shroud Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Top anchor tabs Installing the Processor Airflow ShroudSide anchor tabs Indentations Bottom anchor tabs Installing the Processor Processor Processor socket Removing the Processor Retention module Heat sink processor socket Release tab Removing the Front Panel Front PanelRelease lever Processor Socket Replacing the Front Panel Drive Door Removing the Drive Door Replacing the Drive Door Top bracket hinge Bottom bracket hinge Hinge tab Door hinges Door bracket Door bracket/door hinge assembly100 Door hinge Battery 101 Closing the Computer Cover Battery102 103 Cover latch release Security cable slot Padlock ring Removing and Installing Parts Specifications 105 Audio 106Video Expansion Bus 107 Controls and Lights Physical Power108 Environmental System Setup Screens Standard SettingsViewing Settings Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 110 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 111 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 Regulatory Notices What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return Policy How long does this limited warranty last? 129 What will Dell do? What do I do if I need warranty service?130 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only What if I purchased a service contract?May I transfer the limited warranty? How will you fix my product? 132 133 134 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 136 137 What are Errata? Appendix Index Index 139 Help file, 14 accessing Processor Problems Modem problems140 Index Index 141 Wizard, 37 reinstalling, 60 scanner, 44 System Restore 142 Index