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3 Advanced Troubleshooting 47 Power Light and Diagnostic Lights 47 Power Light 47 Diagnostic Lights 48 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 51 Drivers 52 What Is a Driver 52 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 53 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities ...54 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® 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...
3 Advanced Troubleshooting 47 Power Light and Diagnostic Lights 47 Power Light 47 Diagnostic Lights 48 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 51 Drivers 52 What Is a Driver 52 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 53 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities ...54 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® 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...
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...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the device is a danger of the procedures in this section, ...follow the safety instructions located in a program, see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Solving Problems 31 Replace the battery only with your computer:...
...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the device is a danger of the procedures in this section, ...follow the safety instructions located in a program, see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Solving Problems 31 Replace the battery only with your computer:...
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This test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically. Tests a specific device. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Tab ...want to run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for your part. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for the option you to...
This test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically. Tests a specific device. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Tab ...want to run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for your part. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for the option you to...
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...conditions exist: • You have read the safety information in "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit any open files and exit any ... system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in reverse order. Removing and Installing Parts 59 The computer turns off . Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn ...
...conditions exist: • You have read the safety information in "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit any open files and exit any ... system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in reverse order. Removing and Installing Parts 59 The computer turns off . Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn ...
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...their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to support the removed cover-at the back of desktop space. 60 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your computer (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on your computer from the ... against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its strain-relief loop, not on a card. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer.
...their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to support the removed cover-at the back of desktop space. 60 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your computer (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on your computer from the ... against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its strain-relief loop, not on a card. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer.
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... on the back panel, remove the padlock. 3 Lay your computer on a soft nonabrasive surface. 1 2 3 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring Removing and Installing Parts 61 NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on which it aside on its side...
... on the back panel, remove the padlock. 3 Lay your computer on a soft nonabrasive surface. 1 2 3 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring Removing and Installing Parts 61 NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on which it aside on its side...
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... system board. 2 1 3 4 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, 2 and hard drive) 4 card slots 5 power supply heat sink assembly 5 3 system board 6 front I/O panel 62 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not accidentally disconnect cables...
... system board. 2 1 3 4 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, 2 and hard drive) 4 card slots 5 power supply heat sink assembly 5 3 system board 6 front I/O panel 62 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not accidentally disconnect cables...
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System Board Components 1 2 3 4 15 5 14 6 13 7 12 11 10 9 8 Removing and Installing Parts 63
System Board Components 1 2 3 4 15 5 14 6 13 7 12 11 10 9 8 Removing and Installing Parts 63
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... only has one DDR2 memory module. The recommended memory configurations are installed, they should be installed in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 64 Removing and Installing Parts 1 fan connector(FAN_CPU1) 4 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 7 front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 10 internal USB (USB1) 13 PCI connector (SLOT3) 2 processor socket (CPU...
... only has one DDR2 memory module. The recommended memory configurations are installed, they should be installed in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 64 Removing and Installing Parts 1 fan connector(FAN_CPU1) 4 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 7 front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 10 internal USB (USB1) 13 PCI connector (SLOT3) 2 processor socket (CPU...
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...another matched pair installed in the Product Information Guide. Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any new modules that you purchased the new modules from Dell is covered under your computer may have, even if you may not start properly. Otherwise, your computer warranty. If possible, do not pair an... and DIMM_2 (white securing clips) 2 Channel B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell. Be sure to populate the memory modules in order starting with a new memory module. Removing and Installing...
...another matched pair installed in the Product Information Guide. Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any new modules that you purchased the new modules from Dell is covered under your computer may have, even if you may not start properly. Otherwise, your computer warranty. If possible, do not pair an... and DIMM_2 (white securing clips) 2 Channel B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell. Be sure to populate the memory modules in order starting with a new memory module. Removing and Installing...
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You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 1 2 3 1 memory connector closer to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of board 2 securing clips (2) 3 connector 66 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: To prevent static damage to edge of your computer's electronic components.
You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 1 2 3 1 memory connector closer to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of board 2 securing clips (2) 3 connector 66 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: To prevent static damage to edge of your computer's electronic components.
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..., and then turn them on. 7 When a message appears stating that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. Removing and Installing Parts 67 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device, and then plug it into the computer. 6 Connect your...
..., and then turn them on. 7 When a message appears stating that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. Removing and Installing Parts 67 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device, and then plug it into the computer. 6 Connect your...
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... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Cards CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • One low-profile PCI card slot • One low-profile PCI Express...
... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Cards CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • One low-profile PCI card slot • One low-profile PCI Express...
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... card, see "Removing an Expansion Card" on the inside of card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. Removing and Installing Parts 69 Installing an Expansion Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Gently push the release tab on page 73.
... card, see "Removing an Expansion Card" on the inside of card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. Removing and Installing Parts 69 Installing an Expansion Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Gently push the release tab on page 73.
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... card. CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are replacing a card that is fully seated in the slot. 70 Removing and Installing Parts To guard against electrical shock, be sure to a network. If necessary, disconnect any cards. 6 Place the card in the computer, remove the card. Ensure that...
... card. CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are replacing a card that is fully seated in the slot. 70 Removing and Installing Parts To guard against electrical shock, be sure to a network. If necessary, disconnect any cards. 6 Place the card in the computer, remove the card. Ensure that...
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Removing and Installing Parts 71 6 1 5 2 4 3 1 bracket within slot 4 alignment guide 2 bracket caught outside of slot 3 alignment bar 5 fully seated card 6 not fully seated card 7 Before you close the card retention door, ensure that: • The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
Removing and Installing Parts 71 6 1 5 2 4 3 1 bracket within slot 4 alignment guide 2 bracket caught outside of slot 3 alignment bar 5 fully seated card 6 not fully seated card 7 Before you close the card retention door, ensure that: • The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
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... devices to Off (see "System Setup Options" on the back panel of the computer. See "Back Panel I/O Connectors" on page 16. 72 Removing and Installing Parts 5 4 1 2 3 1 release tab 4 alignment guide 2 card retention door 5 alignment bar 3 filler bracket 8 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place. b Connect external audio devices...
... devices to Off (see "System Setup Options" on the back panel of the computer. See "Back Panel I/O Connectors" on page 16. 72 Removing and Installing Parts 5 4 1 2 3 1 release tab 4 alignment guide 2 card retention door 5 alignment bar 3 filler bracket 8 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place. b Connect external audio devices...
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... and ease it out of the card connector. 2 3 1 4 1 PCI Express x16 card 4 securing tab 5 2 lever 5 PCI Express x16 card connector 3 securing slot Removing and Installing Parts 73 Then go to step 5. 5 While pressing the lever, pull the card up and out of its connector. If you are removing a PCI Express x16...
... and ease it out of the card connector. 2 3 1 4 1 PCI Express x16 card 4 securing tab 5 2 lever 5 PCI Express x16 card connector 3 securing slot Removing and Installing Parts 73 Then go to step 5. 5 While pressing the lever, pull the card up and out of its connector. If you are removing a PCI Express x16...
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... certification of the computer. 6 If you are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the top of the computer. 74 Removing and Installing Parts
... certification of the computer. 6 If you are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the top of the computer. 74 Removing and Installing Parts
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... drive General Installation Guidelines Connect the SATA hard drive to the connector labeled "SATA0." See "System Board Components" on the system board. Removing and Installing Parts 75 Drives Your computer supports a combination of the drive and to the connector labeled "SATA1" on page 63 for information about system board connectors.
... drive General Installation Guidelines Connect the SATA hard drive to the connector labeled "SATA0." See "System Board Components" on the system board. Removing and Installing Parts 75 Drives Your computer supports a combination of the drive and to the connector labeled "SATA1" on page 63 for information about system board connectors.