Dell Dimension 9150 User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts 95

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug the

cable in to the computer.

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

See the documentation that came with the hard drive for instructions about installing any

software required for the operation of the hard drive.

Adding a Second Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet

before opening the cover.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a

surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 63.

Press in on the tabs on each side of the hard drive bracket in the empty drive bay and slide the

bracket up and out.

Snap the hard drive bracket onto the new hard drive.

NOTICE: Do not install any drive into the lower hard-drive bay until you have removed the hard drive

bracket from the inside of the hard drive bay.

Slide the new hard drive into empty bay until you feel a click.

NOTE: If your replacement hard drive does not have the hard drive bracket attached, remove the bracket

from the old hard drive by unsnapping it from the drive. Snap the bracket onto the new hard drive.

Gently slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.

Connect the power and hard drive cables to the drive.

hard drive

hard drive bracket

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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