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Removing and Installing Parts
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Removing a CD/DVD Drive
1
F
ollow the procedures in "Before Y
ou Begin" on page
53.
2
Remove the computer cover (see page
60).
3
Remove the drive panel (see page
77).
4
Disconnect the power and data cabl
es from the back of the drive.
power cable
data cable
93
95
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer
11
Setting up a Printer
11
Printer Cable
11
Connecting a Printer
12
Connecting to the Internet
12
Setting up Your Internet Connection
13
Playing Cds and Dvds
14
Adjusting the Volume
15
Adjusting the Picture
16
Copying Cds and Dvds
16
How to Copy a CD or DVD
16
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-Rws
17
Helpful Tips
17
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
18
Connecting Two Monitors
19
Connecting Two Monitors with VGA Connectors
19
Connecting One Monitor with a VGA Connector and One Monitor with a DVI Connector
20
Connecting a TV
20
Changing the Display Settings
21
Setting up a Home and Office Network
21
Connecting to a Network Adapter
21
Network Setup Wizard
22
Power Management
22
Standby Mode
22
Hibernate Mode
23
Power Options Properties
23
Hyper-Threading
24
2 Solving Problems
27
Troubleshooting Tips
27
Battery Problems
27
Drive Problems
27
CD and DVD Drive Problems
28
Hard Drive Problems
29
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
29
Error Messages
30
Media Card Reader Problems
31
Keyboard Problems
32
Lockups and Software Problems
32
The Computer Does Not Start up
32
The Computer Stops Responding
32
A Program Stops Responding
33
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
33
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System
33
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
33
Other Software Problems
34
Memory Problems
34
Mouse Problems
35
Network Problems
36
Power Problems
36
Printer Problems
37
Scanner Problems
38
Sound and Speaker Problems
39
No Sound from Speakers
39
No Sound from Headphones
40
Video and Monitor Problems
40
If the Screen Is Blank
40
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
41
3 Troubleshooting Tools
43
Diagnostic Lights
43
Dell Diagnostics
46
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
46
Drivers
47
What Is a Driver
47
Identifying Drivers
48
Reinstalling Drivers
48
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
49
Restoring Your Operating System
49
Using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP System Restore
50
Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec
51
4 Removing and Installing Parts
53
Before You Begin
53
Recommended Tools
53
Turning off Your Computer
53
Before Working Inside Your Computer
54
Front View of the Computer
55
Back View of the Computer
57
Removing the Computer Cover
60
Inside View of Your Computer
61
System Board Components
62
Memory
63
DDR2 Memory Overview
63
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
64
Installing Memory
65
Removing Memory
66
Cards
67
PCI Cards
67
PCI Express Cards
72
Drive Panel
77
Removing the Drive Panel
77
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
78
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
78
Replacing the Drive Panel
79
Drives
80
IDE Drive Addressing
80
Connecting Drive Cables
80
Drive Interface Connectors
81
Power Cable Connector
81
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
82
Hard Drive
82
Removing a Hard Drive
83
Installing a Hard Drive
84
Adding a Second Hard Drive
85
Floppy Drive
86
Removing a Floppy Drive
86
Installing a Floppy Drive
88
Media Card Reader
90
Removing a Media Card Reader
90
Installing a Media Card Reader
92
CD/DVD Drive
93
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
94
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
96
Battery
98
Replacing the Battery
98
Replacing the Computer Cover
99
5 Appendix
101
Specifications
101
System Setup
105
Overview
105
Entering System Setup
106
System Setup Options
107
Boot Sequence
111
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
113
Clearing CMOS Settings
114
Cleaning Your Computer
114
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
114
Mouse
115
Floppy Drive
115
Cds and Dvds
116
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
116
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
116
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
117
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
117
Class a
117
Class B
117
FCC Identification Information
118
Contacting Dell
118
Index
137
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