Dell Dimension 9150 User Manual

Removing and Installing Parts 101
Installing a Media Card Reader
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity
from your body before you touch any 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 63.
2 Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the
computer.
3 Remove the computer cover (see page 68).
4 Remove the drive panel (see page 89).
5 Remove the Media Card Reader from its packaging and ensure that all four screws are
included.
6 Gently slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.
Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before the FlexBay cable is connected.
Media Card
Reader
screws (4)

Dell Dimension 9150 Specifications

General

RAM	Up to 4GB DDR2
Operating System	Windows XP Home or Professional
Form Factor	Tower
Memory Type	DDR2 SDRAM
Memory Speed	533MHz or 667MHz
SATA Ports	4
IDE Ports	1
Power Supply	305W
Storage	Up to 500GB SATA HDD
Graphics	Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Chipset	Intel 945P
Expansion Slots	1 PCIe x16, 1 PCIe x1, 2 PCI
USB Ports	8
Audio	Integrated 7.1 channel
Ethernet	Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Ports	Serial, Parallel
Dimensions	18.5 cm
Processor	Intel Pentium 4, Pentium D

Summary

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Setting Up a Printer

Guide to connecting and configuring a printer for the computer.

Connecting to the Internet

Instructions for establishing an internet connection using various methods.

Connecting Two Monitors

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Steps to configure network connections for home or office use.

Power Management

Solving Problems

Troubleshooting Tips

General advice for diagnosing and resolving computer issues.

Drive Problems

Solutions for issues with CD, DVD, or hard drives.

E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems

Error Messages

Explanations and solutions for common system error messages.

Lockups and Software Problems

Addressing computer freezes and application failures.

Memory Problems

Network Problems

Power Problems

Diagnosing and resolving issues related to power supply and indicators.

Printer Problems

Sound and Speaker Problems

Video and Monitor Problems

Troubleshooting Tools

Diagnostic Lights

Explains the meaning of front panel diagnostic light patterns.

Dell Diagnostics

Guide to running Dell's built-in hardware diagnostic software.

Drivers

Removing and Installing Parts

Before You Begin

System Board Components

Diagram and identification of key motherboard components.

Memory

Information on installing, removing, and configuring system memory.

PCI Cards

PCI Express Cards

Hard Drive

Procedures for removing and installing hard disk drives.

Floppy Drive

Media Card Reader

CD/DVD Drive

Battery

Appendix

Specifications

System Setup

Guide to accessing and configuring system setup options.