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...® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 56 Removing Dell PC Restore 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts 59 Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning Off Your Computer 59 Before Working Inside Your Computer 60 Removing the Computer Cover 60 Inside View of Your Computer 62 System Board...
...® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 56 Removing Dell PC Restore 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts 59 Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning Off Your Computer 59 Before Working Inside Your Computer 60 Removing the Computer Cover 60 Inside View of Your Computer 62 System Board...
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... Drive Cables 76 Hard Drive 77 Removing a Hard Drive 77 Installing a Hard Drive 78 Floppy Drive 81 Removing a Floppy Drive 81 Installing a Floppy Drive 82 Media Card Reader 83 Removing a Media Card Reader 84 Installing a Media Card Reader 85 CD/DVD Drive 86 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 87 Installing ...a CD/DVD Drive 87 Battery 89 Replacing the Battery 89 Replacing the Computer Cover 90 5 Appendix 93 Specifications 93 System Setup 97 Overview 97 Entering System Setup 97 ...
... Drive Cables 76 Hard Drive 77 Removing a Hard Drive 77 Installing a Hard Drive 78 Floppy Drive 81 Removing a Floppy Drive 81 Installing a Floppy Drive 82 Media Card Reader 83 Removing a Media Card Reader 84 Installing a Media Card Reader 85 CD/DVD Drive 86 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 87 Installing ...a CD/DVD Drive 87 Battery 89 Replacing the Battery 89 Replacing the Computer Cover 90 5 Appendix 93 Specifications 93 System Setup 97 Overview 97 Entering System Setup 97 ...
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Use to remove the cover (see "Front View of the Computer" on page 13). Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 cover release latch 2 Service Tag Use this latch to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call support.
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Use to remove the cover (see "Front View of the Computer" on page 13). Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 cover release latch 2 Service Tag Use this latch to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call support.
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... section, follow the safety instructions located in the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the computer. 3 Disconnect your own personal...a connector with care. Hold a component such as the metal at least 30 cm (1 ft) of the computer. Also, before removing the cover. 4 Remove the computer cover (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 60). While you begin working inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted ...
... section, follow the safety instructions located in the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the computer. 3 Disconnect your own personal...a connector with care. Hold a component such as the metal at least 30 cm (1 ft) of the computer. Also, before removing the cover. 4 Remove the computer cover (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 60). While you begin working inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted ...
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... ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board. 4 Slide the cover release latch back and lift the cover. 5 Remove the cover and set it rests. 2 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock. 3 Lay your computer on a soft nonabrasive surface. 1 2 3 1 security cable slot...
... ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board. 4 Slide the cover release latch back and lift the cover. 5 Remove the cover and set it rests. 2 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock. 3 Lay your computer on a soft nonabrasive surface. 1 2 3 1 security cable slot...
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... ensure that you begin any of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. 2 1 3 4 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, 2 and hard drive) 4 card slots 5 power supply ...
... ensure that you begin any of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. 2 1 3 4 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, 2 and hard drive) 4 card slots 5 power supply ...
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NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any of the procedures in... if you begin any new modules that you may not start properly. Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you purchased the new modules from Dell. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Be sure to the edge of the system board, before you install mixed pairs of DDR2 533-MHz ...clips) 2 Channel B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty.
NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any of the procedures in... if you begin any new modules that you may not start properly. Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you purchased the new modules from Dell. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Be sure to the edge of the system board, before you install mixed pairs of DDR2 533-MHz ...clips) 2 Channel B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty.
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If you apply equal force to each end of the module. 5 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on to your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 When a message appears stating that the memory is installed correctly, check ... Computer icon, then click Properties. 10 Click the General tab. 11 To verify that memory size has changed, press to continue. 8 Log on page 90). Removing and Installing Parts 67
If you apply equal force to each end of the module. 5 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on to your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 When a message appears stating that the memory is installed correctly, check ... Computer icon, then click Properties. 10 Click the General tab. 11 To verify that memory size has changed, press to continue. 8 Log on page 90). Removing and Installing Parts 67
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...the Product Information Guide. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it into the network port or device, and then plug it from the connector. 4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 59. 2 Press out the securing clip... computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the memory module connector. 3 Grasp the module and pull up. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • One low-profile PCI card slot • One low-profile...
...the Product Information Guide. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it into the network port or device, and then plug it from the connector. 4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 59. 2 Press out the securing clip... computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the memory module connector. 3 Grasp the module and pull up. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • One low-profile PCI card slot • One low-profile...
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... into the network port or device, and then plug it into the computer. 10 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to the line-in connector on page 16. 72 Removing and Installing Parts Do not connect external audio devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page... back panel of the computer. b Connect external audio devices to the card. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to Off (see "System Setup Options" on . 11 If you installed a sound card: a Enter ...
... into the network port or device, and then plug it into the computer. 10 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to the line-in connector on page 16. 72 Removing and Installing Parts Do not connect external audio devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page... back panel of the computer. b Connect external audio devices to the card. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to Off (see "System Setup Options" on . 11 If you installed a sound card: a Enter ...
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...on the back panel of the computer. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer. 74 Removing and Installing Parts NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the card or filler bracket ...cable into the network port or device, and then plug it into the computer. 9 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 10 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 11 If you are flush with the alignment bar. •...
...on the back panel of the computer. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer. 74 Removing and Installing Parts NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the card or filler bracket ...cable into the network port or device, and then plug it into the computer. 9 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 10 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 11 If you are flush with the alignment bar. •...
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... drive, do not set aside. 2 Remove the CD/DVD drive (if installed) ... computer by the drive cables. Removing and Installing Parts 77 NOTICE: To... aside (see "Removing a CD/DVD Drive" on page 87). 3 Remove the floppy drive... or Media Card Reader (if installed) from the drive. NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer and disconnect the power and data cables from the bay and carefully set it aside (see "Removing... a Media Card Reader" on page 84 or "Removing a Floppy ...it does not obstruct your computer. Removing a Hard Drive 1 Follow the ...
... drive, do not set aside. 2 Remove the CD/DVD drive (if installed) ... computer by the drive cables. Removing and Installing Parts 77 NOTICE: To... aside (see "Removing a CD/DVD Drive" on page 87). 3 Remove the floppy drive... or Media Card Reader (if installed) from the drive. NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer and disconnect the power and data cables from the bay and carefully set it aside (see "Removing... a Media Card Reader" on page 84 or "Removing a Floppy ...it does not obstruct your computer. Removing a Hard Drive 1 Follow the ...
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...into the network port or device, and then plug it clicks into your boot drive. 13 Enter system setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 97) and update the appropriate Primary Drive option (0 or 2). 14 Exit system setup, and reboot the computer. 15 Partition... and logically format your operating system. 80 Removing and Installing Parts For instructions, see the documentation that came with the alignment guides. 1 2 1 hard drive 2 slot verification number 7 Slide the...
...into the network port or device, and then plug it clicks into your boot drive. 13 Enter system setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 97) and update the appropriate Primary Drive option (0 or 2). 14 Exit system setup, and reboot the computer. 15 Partition... and logically format your operating system. 80 Removing and Installing Parts For instructions, see the documentation that came with the alignment guides. 1 2 1 hard drive 2 slot verification number 7 Slide the...
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... Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50). 17 Install your operating system Floppy Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your working area once the drive is set aside. 2 Remove the CD/DVD drive (see "Removing ...Information Guide. NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the cables connected to remove the drive from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Then, lift up on page 87) and carefully set it aside. Removing a Floppy Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the following step, as long ...
... Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50). 17 Install your operating system Floppy Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your working area once the drive is set aside. 2 Remove the CD/DVD drive (see "Removing ...Information Guide. NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the cables connected to remove the drive from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Then, lift up on page 87) and carefully set it aside. Removing a Floppy Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the following step, as long ...
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...the new floppy drive and tighten them on page 90). b Remove the four shoulder screws from its packaging. 3 If you touch... the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Remove the floppy drive and bracket from the existing drive. 5 Insert the four ...panel until the drive-panel insert pops out of place. b Remove the four shoulder screws from your computer, discharge static electricity from... and turn them . 82 Removing and Installing Parts Installing a Floppy Drive CAUTION: Before you are installing a new drive: a Remove the drive-panel insert that ...
...the new floppy drive and tighten them on page 90). b Remove the four shoulder screws from its packaging. 3 If you touch... the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Remove the floppy drive and bracket from the existing drive. 5 Insert the four ...panel until the drive-panel insert pops out of place. b Remove the four shoulder screws from your computer, discharge static electricity from... and turn them . 82 Removing and Installing Parts Installing a Floppy Drive CAUTION: Before you are installing a new drive: a Remove the drive-panel insert that ...
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... and data cables to the floppy drive. 7 Locate the correct guidance-slot for the fan and cooling vents. 12 Replace the computer cover (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 24. Removing and Installing Parts 83 Media Card Reader For information about using the Media Card Reader, see "Replacing the Computer...
... and data cables to the floppy drive. 7 Locate the correct guidance-slot for the fan and cooling vents. 12 Replace the computer cover (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 24. Removing and Installing Parts 83 Media Card Reader For information about using the Media Card Reader, see "Replacing the Computer...
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...necessary to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the USB connector (USB1) on the system board (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the drive release latch and slide the Media Card Reader towards the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions... located in "Before You Begin" on page 87) and carefully set aside. 2 Remove the CD/DVD drive (see "Removing a CD/DVD Drive" on page 59. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to disconnect the cables connecting the CD/DVD drive in...
...necessary to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the USB connector (USB1) on the system board (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the drive release latch and slide the Media Card Reader towards the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions... located in "Before You Begin" on page 87) and carefully set aside. 2 Remove the CD/DVD drive (see "Removing a CD/DVD Drive" on page 59. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to disconnect the cables connecting the CD/DVD drive in...
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... and devices to the USB connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 63). 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on . NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device, and then plug ...it clicks into the computer. 11 Connect your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 86 Removing and Installing Parts 6 Locate the correct guidance-slot for the Media Card Reader (slot 2) and align the shoulder screws with the screw guides...
... and devices to the USB connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 63). 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on . NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device, and then plug ...it clicks into the computer. 11 Connect your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 86 Removing and Installing Parts 6 Locate the correct guidance-slot for the Media Card Reader (slot 2) and align the shoulder screws with the screw guides...
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...the computer. 5 Connect your computer and devices to remove the drive from the computer. 1 2 1 drive release latch 2 CD/DVD drive 3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive. 4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 90). NOTICE: Do not pull the... drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to the cables and the cable connectors. 2 Pull up to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Removing a CD/DVD ...
...the computer. 5 Connect your computer and devices to remove the drive from the computer. 1 2 1 drive release latch 2 CD/DVD drive 3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive. 4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 90). NOTICE: Do not pull the... drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to the cables and the cable connectors. 2 Pull up to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Removing a CD/DVD ...
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... helpful tips, 23 how to, 22 copying DVDs general information, 22 helpful tips, 23 how to, 22 cover removing, 60 replacing, 90 D Dell contacting, 108 support policy, 107 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 14, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory...
... helpful tips, 23 how to, 22 copying DVDs general information, 22 helpful tips, 23 how to, 22 cover removing, 60 replacing, 90 D Dell contacting, 108 support policy, 107 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 14, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory...