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... "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 77 Contents 5 Only 76 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 76 Definition of the Computer 45 Front View 45 Back View 47 Removing the Computer Cover 49 Looking Inside Your Computer 50 System Board Components 51 Adding Cards 51 Adding... a Floppy Drive 54 Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive 59 Adding Memory 64 Installing Memory 64 Removing Memory 66 Replacing the Battery 66 Replacing the Computer Cover 68 5 Appendix Specifications 69 Standard Settings 72 Viewing Settings 73 System Setup Program Screens 74 Boot Sequence...
... "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 77 Contents 5 Only 76 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 76 Definition of the Computer 45 Front View 45 Back View 47 Removing the Computer Cover 49 Looking Inside Your Computer 50 System Board Components 51 Adding Cards 51 Adding... a Floppy Drive 54 Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive 59 Adding Memory 64 Installing Memory 64 Removing Memory 66 Replacing the Battery 66 Replacing the Computer Cover 68 5 Appendix Specifications 69 Standard Settings 72 Viewing Settings 73 System Setup Program Screens 74 Boot Sequence...
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...device, such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. (On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.) Releases the cover from the computer. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you have a USB mouse, plug it into the green mouse connector. For more... information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. Removing and Installing Parts 47 If you connect a mouse to the computer. Use the lights to the parallel connector. Use the blue line-in connector...
...device, such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. (On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.) Releases the cover from the computer. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you have a USB mouse, plug it into the green mouse connector. For more... information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. Removing and Installing Parts 47 If you connect a mouse to the computer. Use the lights to the parallel connector. Use the blue line-in connector...
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Removing and Installing Parts 49 computer cover cover latch back of computer 8 Place the computer cover on the computer cover, and slide the computer cover toward the back of the computer. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from their ...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Shut down your computer, turn them off . Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 18). 2 Ensure that your computer and attached devices are...
Removing and Installing Parts 49 computer cover cover latch back of computer 8 Place the computer cover on the computer cover, and slide the computer cover toward the back of the computer. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from their ...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Shut down your computer, turn them off . Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 18). 2 Ensure that your computer and attached devices are...
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CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CD or DVD drive floppy drive* hard drive power supply system board *May not be present on all computers. 50 Removing and Installing Parts
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CD or DVD drive floppy drive* hard drive power supply system board *May not be present on all computers. 50 Removing and Installing Parts
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To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 49). 6 Lay the computer on its electrical outlet before installing any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 ...the system board. securing screw filler bracket CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to use. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it is on the bottom ...
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 49). 6 Lay the computer on its electrical outlet before installing any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 ...the system board. securing screw filler bracket CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to use. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it is on the bottom ...
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... from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the side hinges. 54 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Replace the computer cover (see page 49). 6 Release and remove the front panel: a Push the release lever...
... from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the side hinges. 54 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Replace the computer cover (see page 49). 6 Release and remove the front panel: a Push the release lever...
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... . 18 Use the left and right arrows to set to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 14 Replace the computer cover (see page 68). www.dell.com | support.dell.com side hinges (3) front panel 13 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to Auto. If necessary, use..., 1.44 MB. 19 Press . 20 Highlight Integrated Devices (LegacySelect Options) and press . 21 Ensure that the Diskette Interface entry is set it to Auto. 58 Removing and Installing Parts
... . 18 Use the left and right arrows to set to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 14 Replace the computer cover (see page 68). www.dell.com | support.dell.com side hinges (3) front panel 13 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to Auto. If necessary, use..., 1.44 MB. 19 Press . 20 Highlight Integrated Devices (LegacySelect Options) and press . 21 Ensure that the Diskette Interface entry is set it to Auto. 58 Removing and Installing Parts
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...wall jack. 3 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the drive software. 2 Ensure that came with ...the Start menu (see page 18). 22 Press . 23 Press . 24 Press to release the top tab. NOTE: Drives sold by Dell come with the drive for drive operation. If your computer and attached devices are turned off now. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock,...
...wall jack. 3 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the drive software. 2 Ensure that came with ...the Start menu (see page 18). 22 Press . 23 Press . 24 Press to release the top tab. NOTE: Drives sold by Dell come with the drive for drive operation. If your computer and attached devices are turned off now. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock,...
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side hinges (3) front panel 17 Replace the computer cover (see page 68). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 18 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on installing any software required for drive operation. Removing and Installing Parts 63 See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on .
side hinges (3) front panel 17 Replace the computer cover (see page 68). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 18 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on installing any software required for drive operation. Removing and Installing Parts 63 See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on .
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... on page 70. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and all attached devices from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 49). 6 Press out the securing clip at each end of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ... the memory module connector. Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you shut down the computer through the Start menu (see "Memory" on the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adding Memory You can increase your computer and attached devices are turned off.
... on page 70. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and all attached devices from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 49). 6 Press out the securing clip at each end of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ... the memory module connector. Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you shut down the computer through the Start menu (see "Memory" on the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adding Memory You can increase your computer and attached devices are turned off.
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... the connector until the module snaps into the computer. 10 Connect your computer and devices to each end of the module. 9 Replace the computer cover (see page 68). Removing and Installing Parts 65 If you apply equal force to electrical outlets, and turn them on the bottom of memory (RAM) listed. NOTICE...
... the connector until the module snaps into the computer. 10 Connect your computer and devices to each end of the module. 9 Replace the computer cover (see page 68). Removing and Installing Parts 65 If you apply equal force to electrical outlets, and turn them on the bottom of memory (RAM) listed. NOTICE...
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...so that your computer from the connector. A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty. 1 Shut down your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off . The battery can restore ... all the screens in the system setup program (see page 18). 66 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 49). 6 Press out the securing clip at each end ...
...so that your computer from the connector. A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty. 1 Shut down your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off . The battery can restore ... all the screens in the system setup program (see page 18). 66 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 49). 6 Press out the securing clip at each end ...
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... on. battery socket battery 9 Insert the new battery into the computer. 10 Connect your computer and devices to ground the system board. Removing and Installing Parts 67 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into place. NOTICE: To avoid damage to insert the...CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 6 Remove the computer cover (see page 49). 7 Locate the battery socket (see page 51). 8 Remove the battery by carefully prying it out of its socket with your fingers or with the side ...
... on. battery socket battery 9 Insert the new battery into the computer. 10 Connect your computer and devices to ground the system board. Removing and Installing Parts 67 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into place. NOTICE: To avoid damage to insert the...CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 6 Remove the computer cover (see page 49). 7 Locate the battery socket (see page 51). 8 Remove the battery by carefully prying it out of its socket with your fingers or with the side ...
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... the front of the computer until it into place. Replacing the Computer Cover 1 Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the old battery (see ). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Access the system setup program (see page 74) and restore the settings you recorded in step... 1. 12 Properly dispose of the way. 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 3 Place the cover on . 68 Removing and Installing Parts
... the front of the computer until it into place. Replacing the Computer Cover 1 Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the old battery (see ). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Access the system setup program (see page 74) and restore the settings you recorded in step... 1. 12 Properly dispose of the way. 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 3 Place the cover on . 68 Removing and Installing Parts
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... to restore it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 49). If you forget your supervisor or setup password, you cannot operate your computer and devices to electrical outlets,... and turn them on the system board, and then remove the jumper from both pins. NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence ...
... to restore it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 49). If you forget your supervisor or setup password, you cannot operate your computer and devices to electrical outlets,... and turn them on the system board, and then remove the jumper from both pins. NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence ...
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... from the network wall jack. 11 Turn off any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Dell provides limited technical support for your computer. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to continue, press . In addition to ground the system board. 13 Remove the computer cover (see page 18). NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable...
... from the network wall jack. 11 Turn off any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Dell provides limited technical support for your computer. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to continue, press . In addition to ground the system board. 13 Remove the computer cover (see page 18). NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable...
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... CDs, 16 Check Disk, 21 computer back view, 47 crashes, 24-25 front view, 45 restore to previous state, 41-42 stops responding, 24 computer cover removing, 49 replacing, 68 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 44 copying CDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information...
... CDs, 16 Check Disk, 21 computer back view, 47 crashes, 24-25 front view, 45 restore to previous state, 41-42 stops responding, 24 computer cover removing, 49 replacing, 68 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 44 copying CDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information...