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... 52 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 53 Undoing the Last System Restore 54 Reinstalling Windows XP 54 Reinstalling Windows 2000 56 3 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer 60 Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms 62 Reattaching the Front Door 62 Reattaching the Hinge Arms...
... 52 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 53 Undoing the Last System Restore 54 Reinstalling Windows XP 54 Reinstalling Windows 2000 56 3 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer 60 Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms 62 Reattaching the Front Door 62 Reattaching the Hinge Arms...
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...selected in the Operating System list. 3 Select the type of device in the Topic list and a particular driver is not listed, then that Dell installed at the time of your computer. Otherwise, your computer might not work correctly. 4 Select a topic in your computer. If you want...oblems If you installed any additional hardware, those drivers are not part of purchase. If a particular driver is not listed, then that causes system instability. To view other contents on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that driver...
...selected in the Operating System list. 3 Select the type of device in the Topic list and a particular driver is not listed, then that Dell installed at the time of your computer. Otherwise, your computer might not work correctly. 4 Select a topic in your computer. If you want...oblems If you installed any additional hardware, those drivers are not part of purchase. If a particular driver is not listed, then that causes system instability. To view other contents on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that driver...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com CD volume control dial CD headphone jack floppy drive light power button CD activity light CD drive eject button floppy drive eject button hard drive light 60 Adding Parts
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CD volume control dial CD headphone jack floppy drive light power button CD activity light CD drive eject button floppy drive eject button hard drive light 60 Adding Parts
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See page 62 for instructions on how to "break away" if it is lifted up too far. HINT: To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to reattach the door. Windows license label USB connectors power connector headphone connector voltage selection switch keyboard connector serial connector parallel connector diagnostic lights USB connectors microphone connector line-out connector line-in connector service tag mouse connector video connector Adding Parts 61
See page 62 for instructions on how to "break away" if it is lifted up too far. HINT: To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to reattach the door. Windows license label USB connectors power connector headphone connector voltage selection switch keyboard connector serial connector parallel connector diagnostic lights USB connectors microphone connector line-out connector line-in connector service tag mouse connector video connector Adding Parts 61
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If the front door breaks away, you might need to reattach both the front door and the hinge arms. Reattaching the Front Door 1 Shut down the computer (see page 20). 2 Lower the hinge arms to the vertical position. 3 Align the two clips on the inside of the front door with the two hinge arms. 4 Press inward on the front door until it clips to "break away" if it is lifted up too far. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to both hinge arms. front-door clips (2) hinge arms (2) front door 62 Adding Parts
If the front door breaks away, you might need to reattach both the front door and the hinge arms. Reattaching the Front Door 1 Shut down the computer (see page 20). 2 Lower the hinge arms to the vertical position. 3 Align the two clips on the inside of the front door with the two hinge arms. 4 Press inward on the front door until it clips to "break away" if it is lifted up too far. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to both hinge arms. front-door clips (2) hinge arms (2) front door 62 Adding Parts
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Pull the bottom of the insert with your computer. 3 Remove the front door, if it . front-panel insert use fingers to remove it is attached. The front door snaps off of the two hinge arms. 4 Remove the front-panel insert above the front-door bay area. Reattaching the Hinge Arms CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 20). 2 Disconnect the power cable from your fingers to pull here Adding Parts 63
Pull the bottom of the insert with your computer. 3 Remove the front door, if it . front-panel insert use fingers to remove it is attached. The front door snaps off of the two hinge arms. 4 Remove the front-panel insert above the front-door bay area. Reattaching the Hinge Arms CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 20). 2 Disconnect the power cable from your fingers to pull here Adding Parts 63
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Lift both hinge arms to the horizontal position. 6 Use the two view slots to pull the hinge arms into place may damage the arms or the front panel. 7 Pull the arms toward you until they snap into place on the first attempt, slightly reposition the arms and try again. 64 Adding Parts view slots (2) hinge arms in horizontal position pivot-bar slots (2) pivot bar NOTICE: Using excessive force to align the pivot bar with the two pivot-bar slots. If the hinge arms don't snap back into place.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Lift both hinge arms to the horizontal position. 6 Use the two view slots to pull the hinge arms into place may damage the arms or the front panel. 7 Pull the arms toward you until they snap into place on the first attempt, slightly reposition the arms and try again. 64 Adding Parts view slots (2) hinge arms in horizontal position pivot-bar slots (2) pivot bar NOTICE: Using excessive force to align the pivot bar with the two pivot-bar slots. If the hinge arms don't snap back into place.
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... the power button to your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect the computer power cable from their electrical outlets. Adding Parts 65
... the power button to your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect the computer power cable from their electrical outlets. Adding Parts 65
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release button back of the computer points up. 5 Locate the two release buttons shown in the illustration.Then, press the two release buttons as you lift the cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Ensure that there is sufficient space to support the open cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space. 4 Lay the computer on its side so that the arrow on the bottom of computer arrow release button 66 Adding Parts
release button back of the computer points up. 5 Locate the two release buttons shown in the illustration.Then, press the two release buttons as you lift the cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Ensure that there is sufficient space to support the open cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space. 4 Lay the computer on its side so that the arrow on the bottom of computer arrow release button 66 Adding Parts
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CAUTION: Before you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the system board. Adding Parts 67 drive cables (page 81) power cables (page 81) HINT: The AGP card is removed from the following illustration to ensure that you begin any ...
CAUTION: Before you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the system board. Adding Parts 67 drive cables (page 81) power cables (page 81) HINT: The AGP card is removed from the following illustration to ensure that you begin any ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Board floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) main power connector (MAIN POWER) standby power light (CR3F1) memory module connectors (DIMM 0, DIMM 1) page 74 microprocessor fan ... audio cable connector (J706A4) telephony voice modem connector (J5B1)* CD audio connector (J5B2)* back of computer * On computers with the optional telephony modem 68 Adding Parts
www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Board floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) main power connector (MAIN POWER) standby power light (CR3F1) memory module connectors (DIMM 0, DIMM 1) page 74 microprocessor fan ... audio cable connector (J706A4) telephony voice modem connector (J5B1)* CD audio connector (J5B2)* back of computer * On computers with the optional telephony modem 68 Adding Parts
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... to install different types of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. Adding Parts 69 CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect the computer power cable...
... to install different types of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. Adding Parts 69 CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect the computer power cable...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The AGP card is removed from the following two illustrations to provide a better view of the inside of computer 70 Adding Parts card bracket securing lever card slot connector system board back of your computer. 6 Insert the card into the connector.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The AGP card is removed from the following two illustrations to provide a better view of the inside of computer 70 Adding Parts card bracket securing lever card slot connector system board back of your computer. 6 Insert the card into the connector.
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... wall jack and then plug it in to the computer. 12 Install any cables that the card is fully seated in the card documentation. Adding Parts 71 not fully seated fully seated bracket caught outside of slot bracket within slot back of computer 8 Lower the plastic securing lever. 9 Connect any drivers...
... wall jack and then plug it in to the computer. 12 Install any cables that the card is fully seated in the card documentation. Adding Parts 71 not fully seated fully seated bracket caught outside of slot bracket within slot back of computer 8 Lower the plastic securing lever. 9 Connect any drivers...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin any of computer latch 72 Adding Parts NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect the computer power ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin any of computer latch 72 Adding Parts NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect the computer power ...
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If you are adding a card, see page 69. 9 Lower the securing lever. 10 Close the computer cover (see page 87). 11 Connect your computer. Adding Parts 73 card securing lever slot connector system board HINT: The AGP card is removed from the connector. HINT: Installing filler brackets over empty cardslot openings ...
If you are adding a card, see page 69. 9 Lower the securing lever. 10 Close the computer cover (see page 87). 11 Connect your computer. Adding Parts 73 card securing lever slot connector system board HINT: The AGP card is removed from the connector. HINT: Installing filler brackets over empty cardslot openings ...
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... of the memory module connector. b Grasp the module and pull up. CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from Dell is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect the computer power... cable from the connector. 74 Adding Parts NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer warranty. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Memory purchased from their electrical outlets. For information on the type of the ...
... of the memory module connector. b Grasp the module and pull up. CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from Dell is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect the computer power... cable from the connector. 74 Adding Parts NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer warranty. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Memory purchased from their electrical outlets. For information on the type of the ...
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Adding Parts 75 NOTICE: To avoid breaking the memory module, do not press near the middle of the module with the crossbars in the connector. memory module connectors securing clips (2) notches (2) memory module connector cutouts (2) step 7 step 8 step 9 8 Align the notches on the bottom of the module. 7 To insert a module, press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
Adding Parts 75 NOTICE: To avoid breaking the memory module, do not press near the middle of the module with the crossbars in the connector. memory module connectors securing clips (2) notches (2) memory module connector cutouts (2) step 7 step 8 step 9 8 Align the notches on the bottom of the module. 7 To insert a module, press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
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... the computer power cable from your fingers to their electrical outlets. During some installations, you begin any attached devices and disconnect them on. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Insert the module straight down the computer (see page 20). 2 Turn off any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...module. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to ground the system board. 4 Open the computer cover (see page 65). 76 Adding Parts During most installations, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory modules.
... the computer power cable from your fingers to their electrical outlets. During some installations, you begin any attached devices and disconnect them on. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Insert the module straight down the computer (see page 20). 2 Turn off any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...module. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to ground the system board. 4 Open the computer cover (see page 65). 76 Adding Parts During most installations, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory modules.
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... clips on the memory connectors and make sure that they are secured in the vertical position in the cutouts on the side of computer Adding Parts 77
... clips on the memory connectors and make sure that they are secured in the vertical position in the cutouts on the side of computer Adding Parts 77