Dell Precision 490 Support Question
Dell Precision 490 Support Question
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Question posted by samgo777 on March 3rd, 2014
How Do I Get The Dvd/cd Out Of The Tower?
All system failiue . Replaced MoBo added a processor ,Heatsink and RAM but I can't get the front panel off and the cd drive out of the tower. W/O breaking it.
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on March 3rd, 2014 10:44 AM
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Instructions
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Shut down your Dell computer. Disconnect the power cable and all devices connected to the computer tower.
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Place the computer on its side and remove the thumb screws protruding from the back panel of the tower. Slide the side access panel away from the computer tower and set it aside.
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Locate the RAM modules inside your computer. Spread the retaining latches on either side of each module until they are released from their compartments. Lift each module out of their respective memory compartments. Store the RAM modules in static-free plastic bags, if possible.
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Remove the screws securing the PCI card retention bracket on the rear panel of your computer. Release the locking lever from each PCI connector on the motherboard. Lift the PCI cards out of connectors. Store the PCI cards in static-free plastic bags.
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Remove the front plastic cover of the computer by locating and disengaging the locking tabs on the inside edge of the cover. Separate the cover from the computer and set it aside.
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Disconnect the power and data cables from the rear of each drive in the drive bay secured to the front panel of the computer. Remove the retaining screws securing each drive to their respective compartments on the drive bay. Slide each drive out of its individual compartment.
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Reassemble the Dell computer tower by following this procedure in reverse.
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Related Dell Precision 490 Manual Pages
Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
... forbidden. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. All rights reserved. Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo and Dell Precision are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; If you make better use of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in trademarks and trade names other than...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
...
Finding Information 5
Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation 9
Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation 14
About Your Computer 19 Front View (Tower Orientation 19 Back View (Tower Orientation 21 Back Panel Connectors 22 Front View (Desktop Orientation 24 Back View (Desktop Orientation 25 Inside View 26 Inside View - Hard Drive Bay Rotated Out 27 System Board Components 28...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
..., or access your documentation. Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: This document is available as Resource CD)
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. NOTE: Additional information may ship ... for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• How to set up my computer • How to open...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
...8226; Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement
Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide
• How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Service Tag and... Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
... Reference Guide Your operating system product key label is located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD) to use the Operating System CD. NOTE: The color of Dell Precision™
products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux
and my Dell...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9
... damage the network adapter.
NOTE: If your computer.
1
Connect the keyboard and the mouse.
2
Connect the modem or the network cable. Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation)
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. You must complete all...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
... device or contact the vendor to verify that the software or device is compatible with your tower computer. You have now completed the setup for your computer and operating system. Voltage from ... computer.
1
Connect the keyboard and the mouse. Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation)
CAUTION: Before you install any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
... Your Computer
Front View (Tower Orientation)
1
2
13
3
12
4
11 5
10
6
9
8 7
1 upper 5.25-inch drive bay Holds a CD/DVD drive.
2 lower 5.25-inch drive bay You can use this bay for an optional CD/DVD drive.
3 FlexBay
You can use this bay for an optional third hard drive (SATA or SAS), a floppy drive or Media Card Reader.
4 hard-drive activity light The hard...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
...perform an operating system shutdown. See "Power Problems" in your User's Guide for tower-to-desktop conversion;
For more information, see your User's Guide. 6 USB 2.0 connectors ... keyboard or the mouse if it over, and rotate the plastic handle behind the badge. remove the front panel, turn off . • Steady green - The computer is in a normal operating state. • ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
Back View (Tower Orientation)
1
2
3
1 power connector
Insert the power cable.
2 card slots
Access connectors for any installed PCI, PCI-X, or PCI Express cards. Quick Reference Guide
21... slot, one PCI Express x8 slot (wired as x4), one PCI Express x16 slot, and one PCI Express x8 slot (wired as x4).
3 back panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connectors.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 23
... connector
To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 24
... button to turn off the computer. See your User's Guide for tower-to-desktop conversion; remove the front panel, turn on booting to a USB device). It is operating.
7... View (Desktop Orientation)
1
2
3
45 6
7
13
12
11
10 9
8
1 upper 5.25-inch drive bay Holds a CD/DVD drive.
2 lower 5.25-inch drive bay You can use the bay for an optional CD/DVD drive, or a SATA hard drive.
3 ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
... drive CD/DVD drive front panel
Color blue cable black pull-tab orange pull-tab yellow pull-tab
Locating Your User's Guide
Your User's Guide contains additional information about your computer such as: • Technical specifications • Information for changing the orientation of your computer from a desktop to a tower • Front and back views of your computer...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
Do not attempt to boot the computer before replacing the computer cover. See "Changing Between Tower and Desktop Modes" in your User's Guide for information regarding computer orientation. 1
2
3
1 cover latch release
2 computer cover
3 cover hinges
5 Locate the three hinge tabs on the edge ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 35
...utility partition has been found, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" in your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see a message stating that...error messages if problems are detected
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on the tests, see the Microsoft Windows desktop. For more information on page 32 and run the Dell Diagnostics before ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 36
... 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list.
On the next start-up :...
1 Write down and restart the computer. Before You Start Testing
CAUTION: Before you see the Windows desktop...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 43
...)" on one end (plug this connector into the back panel) and branches into two connectors (plug these connectors into the monitor cables). See "Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or "Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation)" on page 14 for information on connecting
monitors to fit the connector on contacting Dell...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 44
... use one of your computer. Connect my speakers? "Setting Up Your
information. Your tower computer has eight USB See "About Your Computer" on
connectors (two on the front... and the hardware.
Computer (Tower Orientation)" on
page 9 or "Setting Up Your Computer
(Desktop Orientation)" on page 5.
Locate information about your User's Guide,
Your desktop computer has eight USB see ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 45
...
B
beep codes, 36
C
cards slots, 21, 25
CDs operating system, 8
computer beep codes, 36 restore to previous...Guide, 6 warranty, 6
E
End User License Agreement, 6
ergonomics information, 6
error messages beep codes, 36 diagnostic lights, 38
H
hard drive activity light, 19-20, 24-25
hardware beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 35
Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone
connector, 20, 25...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 46
lights back of computer, 38 diagnostic, 20, 25, 38 hard drive activity, 19-20, 24-25 link integrity, 22 network, 22-23 network activity, 23 power, 20, 25
M
Microsoft Windows label, 6 mouse
connector, 22
N
network connector, 23
O
operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8
P
power button, 20, 24 connector, 21, 25 light, 20, 25
problems beep...
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