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... Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 91 Restoring Your Operating System 92 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 93 Using Dell PC Restore 95 Using the Operating System CD 98 4 Removing and Installing Parts 101 Before You Begin 101 Recommended Tools ... Working Inside Your Computer 102 Removing the Computer Cover 103 Removing the Support Bracket 104 Inside View of Your Computer 106 System Board Components 107 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . 109 Memory 112 Memory Installation Guidelines 112 Installing Memory 113 Removing Memory 115 Cards 116 PCI...
... Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 91 Restoring Your Operating System 92 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 93 Using Dell PC Restore 95 Using the Operating System CD 98 4 Removing and Installing Parts 101 Before You Begin 101 Recommended Tools ... Working Inside Your Computer 102 Removing the Computer Cover 103 Removing the Support Bracket 104 Inside View of Your Computer 106 System Board Components 107 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . 109 Memory 112 Memory Installation Guidelines 112 Installing Memory 113 Removing Memory 115 Cards 116 PCI...
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... a Second Hard Drive (Optional) . . . . . 129 Floppy Drive 131 Media Card Reader 137 CD or DVD Drive 141 Battery 144 Replacing the Battery 144 Power Supply 146 Replacing the Power Supply 146 Processor 148 Removing the Processor 148 Installing the Processor 150 I/O Panel 153 Removing the I/O Panel 153 Installing the I/O Panel 154 Processor Fan 155...
... a Second Hard Drive (Optional) . . . . . 129 Floppy Drive 131 Media Card Reader 137 CD or DVD Drive 141 Battery 144 Replacing the Battery 144 Power Supply 146 Replacing the Power Supply 146 Processor 148 Removing the Processor 148 Installing the Processor 150 I/O Panel 153 Removing the I/O Panel 153 Installing the I/O Panel 154 Processor Fan 155...
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For more information). 2 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 3 power supply LED Indicates power availability for power supply. The padlock rings allows you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. To use the padlock rings, insert a commercially ... page 19 for more information, see "Back Panel Connectors" on your computer. 4 voltage selector switch For selecting voltage rating. 5 power connector Insert the power cable. 6 padlock rings Padlock rings are for attaching a commercially available theft-deterrent device.
For more information). 2 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 3 power supply LED Indicates power availability for power supply. The padlock rings allows you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. To use the padlock rings, insert a commercially ... page 19 for more information, see "Back Panel Connectors" on your computer. 4 voltage selector switch For selecting voltage rating. 5 power connector Insert the power cable. 6 padlock rings Padlock rings are for attaching a commercially available theft-deterrent device.
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Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 2 3 6 4 5 1 power supply 2 hard drive 3 front I/O panel 4 floppy drive or Media 5 CD or DVD drive 6 chassis fan Card Reader (optional) 106 Removing and Installing Parts
Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 2 3 6 4 5 1 power supply 2 hard drive 3 front I/O panel 4 floppy drive or Media 5 CD or DVD drive 6 chassis fan Card Reader (optional) 106 Removing and Installing Parts
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Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Removing and Installing Parts 109
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Removing and Installing Parts 109
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Connecting Drive Cables When you install a drive, you connect two cables-a DC power cable and a data cable-to connectors labeled "SATA2" or "SATA3" on the system board. Power Connector 1 2 1 power cable 2 power input connector Removing and Installing Parts 125 1 2 3 6 4 5 1 power supply 4 floppy drive or Media Card Reader (optional) 2 hard drive 5 CD or DVD drive 3 front I/O panel 6 chassis...
Connecting Drive Cables When you install a drive, you connect two cables-a DC power cable and a data cable-to connectors labeled "SATA2" or "SATA3" on the system board. Power Connector 1 2 1 power cable 2 power input connector Removing and Installing Parts 125 1 2 3 6 4 5 1 power supply 4 floppy drive or Media Card Reader (optional) 2 hard drive 5 CD or DVD drive 3 front I/O panel 6 chassis...
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...and Installing Parts You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 104). 4 Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and drives. Power Supply CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the computer ... 6 Remove the hard drive cable, CD or DVD drive data cable, front panel ribbon cable, and any of your computer's electronic components. Replacing the Power Supply 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). ...
...and Installing Parts You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 104). 4 Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and drives. Power Supply CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the computer ... 6 Remove the hard drive cable, CD or DVD drive data cable, front panel ribbon cable, and any of your computer's electronic components. Replacing the Power Supply 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). ...
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The cables must be properly routed to the back of the system grounding. NOTICE: Route the DC power cables under the chassis tabs. Removing and Installing Parts 147 CAUTION: Failure to replace and tighten all screws that secure the power supply to prevent the cables from being damaged. 2 1 1 power supply 2 screws (3) 8 Slide out the power supply and lift it out. 9 Slide the replacement power supply toward the back of the computer. 2 1 1 power supply 2 screws (3) 10 Replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the computer chassis.
The cables must be properly routed to the back of the system grounding. NOTICE: Route the DC power cables under the chassis tabs. Removing and Installing Parts 147 CAUTION: Failure to replace and tighten all screws that secure the power supply to prevent the cables from being damaged. 2 1 1 power supply 2 screws (3) 8 Slide out the power supply and lift it out. 9 Slide the replacement power supply toward the back of the computer. 2 1 1 power supply 2 screws (3) 10 Replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the computer chassis.
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...on page 101. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). 3 Carefully disconnect and move any of the power supply. Removing the Processor 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to an electrical outlet, and turn them... lever 180 degrees counter-clockwise to make sure they are secure. 14 Replace the computer cover (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 84). You can do so by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the computer chassis. NOTE: Double-check all cable connections ...
...on page 101. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). 3 Carefully disconnect and move any of the power supply. Removing the Processor 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to an electrical outlet, and turn them... lever 180 degrees counter-clockwise to make sure they are secure. 14 Replace the computer cover (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 84). You can do so by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the computer chassis. NOTE: Double-check all cable connections ...
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... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: The heat sink assembly, power supply, and other unexpected injuries, always unplug your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Carelessness may be extremely careful. NOTICE: To prevent...
... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: The heat sink assembly, power supply, and other unexpected injuries, always unplug your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Carelessness may be extremely careful. NOTICE: To prevent...
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CAUTION: The heat sink assembly, power supply, and other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from your body before opening the cover. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to cool before you touch ...
CAUTION: The heat sink assembly, power supply, and other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from your body before opening the cover. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to cool before you touch ...
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... the cover. You can do so by moving fan blades, or other components may be very hot during normal operation. CAUTION: The heat sink assembly, power supply, and other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from your body before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
... the cover. You can do so by moving fan blades, or other components may be very hot during normal operation. CAUTION: The heat sink assembly, power supply, and other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from your body before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
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CAUTION: The heat sink assembly, power supply, and other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer, ground yourself by moving fan blades, or other components may be installed in the same location after ...
CAUTION: The heat sink assembly, power supply, and other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer, ground yourself by moving fan blades, or other components may be installed in the same location after ...
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...). The blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board. off (no light) - This could be a system board or a power supply problem (see "Power Problems" on yellow blinking light integrated network adapter) 170 Appendix A blinking blue light indicates the computer is not detecting a physical connection to...) network and the computer. Drive activity light blue light - Connectors (continued) Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory Power 12V Power one 10-pin connector one 940-pin connector four 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin connector Controls and...
...). The blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board. off (no light) - This could be a system board or a power supply problem (see "Power Problems" on yellow blinking light integrated network adapter) 170 Appendix A blinking blue light indicates the computer is not detecting a physical connection to...) network and the computer. Drive activity light blue light - Connectors (continued) Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory Power 12V Power one 10-pin connector one 940-pin connector four 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin connector Controls and...
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... 250 W Maximum heat dissipation 162 W NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating. Voltage (see the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information) 115/230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 6 A/3 A Coin ...
... 250 W Maximum heat dissipation 162 W NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating. Voltage (see the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information) 115/230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 6 A/3 A Coin ...
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...provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to 1280 x 1024. unified memory allocation - Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to enable you to an unacceptable voltage level. Also known as file and e-mail protection. Unless you...date and time or system password. A utility that contain only text; UPS - uninterruptible power supply - SXGA - A video standard for this program. U UMA - telephony application programming interface - A backup power source used to 1400 x 1050. Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in ...
...provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to 1280 x 1024. unified memory allocation - Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to enable you to an unacceptable voltage level. Also known as file and e-mail protection. Unless you...date and time or system password. A utility that contain only text; UPS - uninterruptible power supply - SXGA - A video standard for this program. U UMA - telephony application programming interface - A backup power source used to 1400 x 1050. Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in ...
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...a much larger geographic area than regular floppy disks, about twice as thick, and hold up to 100 MB of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. You can supply 66 W of data. 204 Glossary write-protected - wide-aspect extended graphics array - You can unzip a self-extracting...One W is a self-extracting file, which has a filename extension of .zip. A type of current flowing at 1 volt. The measurement of electrical power. To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its socket. A video standard for video cards and controllers that have been compressed with no stress ...
...a much larger geographic area than regular floppy disks, about twice as thick, and hold up to 100 MB of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. You can supply 66 W of data. 204 Glossary write-protected - wide-aspect extended graphics array - You can unzip a self-extracting...One W is a self-extracting file, which has a filename extension of .zip. A type of current flowing at 1 volt. The measurement of electrical power. To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its socket. A video standard for video cards and controllers that have been compressed with no stress ...