Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their
electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the
system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
Loosen the thumbscrew.
Push down on the cover latch.
Grip the indent in the middle of the computer cover, and slide the
computer cover towards the back of the computer.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their
electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the
system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom
of the inside of the computer.
Unscrew and remove the filler bracket for the card slot you want to use.
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards.
Align the cutout on the bottom of the card with the crossbar in the
system board connector. Gently rock the card into the connector until
it is fully seated.
Ensure that the card is fully seated and that its bracket is within the card slot.
Secure the bracket on the end of the card with the screw you removed
in step 7.
Connect any cables required for the card as described in the card
documentation.
NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed
over the cards can cause damage to the equipment.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their
electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the
system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom
of the inside of the computer.
Disconnect any cables connected to the card.
Remove the screw from the card bracket.
Grasp the card by its top corners, and lift it from the system board.
If you are removing the card permanently, reinstall a filler bracket.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the type of memory supported by your computer, look under "Memory" in "Technical Specifications."
HINT: Memory
purchased from Dell is
covered under your
computer warranty.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their
electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the
system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom
of the inside of the computer.
If necessary, remove a memory module:
Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module
connector.
Grasp the module and pull up.
If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector.
To insert a module, press out the securing clip at each end of the
memory module connector.
Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the
connector.
NOTICE: To avoid breaking the memory module, do not press near the middle
of the module.
Insert the module straight down into the connector, ensuring that it
fits into the vertical guides at each end of the connector. Press firmly
on the ends of the module until it snaps into place.
If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network
wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn
them on.
Click the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click
Properties.
Click the General tab.
HINT: The system
memory value reported by
the operating system will
be slightly less than the
memory installed because
some memory is reserved
for video functions.
To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of
memory (RAM) listed.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their
electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the
system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
Release and remove the front panel:
Push the release lever to release the top tab.
Reach inside the computer and push the bottom tab towards you
to release it (the middle tab releases automatically).
Rotate the front panel to separate it from the side hinges.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their
electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the
system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a soft surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their
electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the
system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
Remove the bracket-securing screw, and then remove the drive bracket
from the computer.
Remove the hard drive-securing screw, and then remove the hard drive
from the bracket.
NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
back of the computer.
NOTICE: When you unpack the drive, do not set it on a hard surface, which
may damage the drive. Instead, set the drive on a soft surface, such as a foam
pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.
Unpack the replacement hard drive.
Check the jumper setting on the back of the replacement drive.
Ensure that the jumper setting on the new device is set for "cable select" (see the documentation that came with the drive for information).
Install the new hard drive in the bracket.
Place the hard drive in the bracket so that the two screw-hole tabs insert into the two screw holes on the hard drive, and then secure the drive to the bracket with the screw that you removed in step 7.
Install the bracket into the computer.
Place the two bracket tabs into the drive slots inside the computer's front panel, swing the bracket forward so that it flush with the computer's front panel, and then replace the bracket-securing screw that you removed in step 6.
CAUTION: Match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive (pin 1 is marked as "1").
Connect the power and data cables to the back of the replacement
drive.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their
electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the
system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
Release and remove the front panel:
Push the release lever to release the top tab.
Reach inside the computer and push the bottom tab towards you
to release it (the middle tab releases automatically).
Rotate the front panel to separate it from the side hinges.
Press in the two insert tabs, and then push out the front-panel insert.
Connect the floppy-drive power cable to the back of the drive.
NOTICE: Match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive (pin 1 is marked as "1").
Connect the data cable to the back of the drive and to the floppy drive
connector on the system board.
The data cable is included in the floppy drive kit.
Position the top of the floppy drive bracket so that it is completely
flush with the bottom of the upper drive bay, and then slide the floppy
drive bracket forward into place.
The top of the floppy drive bracket has two slots that fit into two clips on the bottom of the upper drive bay. When the floppy drive bracket is properly mounted, it remains in place without support.
Secure the floppy drive bracket with the top bracket screw that came
with the floppy drive kit.
Reattach the front panel to the side hinges, and then rotate it until it
snaps onto the front of the computer.
Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide
airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network
wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn
them on.
See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on
installing any software required for drive operation.
Use the Boot menu options in the system setup program to adjust the boot order
of the floppy drive. For more information about the system setup program.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.
HINT: Drives sold by Dell
come with their own
operating software and
documentation. After you
install a drive, see the
documentation that came
with the drive for
instructions on installing
and using the drive
software.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their
electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the
system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.
HINT: Drives sold by Dell
come with their own
operating software and
documentation. After you
install a drive, see the
documentation that came
with the drive for
instructions on installing
and using the drive
software.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their
electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the
system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their
electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the
system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
Lift up the heat-sink shroud.
Press down on the latches to remove the securing clips from the heat
sink.
NOTICE: Lay the heat sink down with the thermal material facing upward.
Lift the heat sink away from the microprocessor.
NOTICE: Do not discard the original heat sink and securing clips unless you
are installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell. If you are not installing
a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink, blower,
and securing clips when installing your new microprocessor.
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you remove the
microprocessor from its socket. Bending the pins can permanently damage the
microprocessor.
Your microprocessor socket is a zero insertion force (ZIF) socket with a lever-type handle that secures the microprocessor in, or releases it from, the socket.
Pull the release lever straight up until the microprocessor is released,
and then remove the microprocessor from the socket.
Leave the release lever extended so that the socket is ready for the new
microprocessor.
NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
back of the computer.
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you unpack the
microprocessor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the microprocessor.
Unpack the new microprocessor.
If any of the pins on the microprocessor appears to be bent, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor with the pin-1 corner of
the socket.
HINT: You must identify
the pin-1 corner to
correctly position the
microprocessor.
NOTICE: You must position the microprocessor correctly in the socket to
avoid permanent damage to the microprocessor and the computer when you
turn on the computer.
If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that
position now.
With the pin-1 corners of the microprocessor and socket aligned, align
the pins on the microprocessor with the holes in the socket.
NOTICE: When you place the microprocessor in the socket, ensure that all of
the pins go into the corresponding holes on all sides of the socket. Be careful
not to bend the pins.
Set the microprocessor lightly in the socket and ensure that all pins are
headed into the correct holes. Because your computer uses a ZIF
socket, there is no need to use force (which could bend the pins if the
microprocessor is misaligned). When the microprocessor is positioned
correctly, press it with minimal pressure to seat it.
When the microprocessor is fully seated in the socket, pivot the release
lever back toward the socket until it snaps into place, securing the
microprocessor.
NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
back of the computer.
NOTICE: If you are installing a microprocessor replacement kit from Dell,
return the microprocessor to Dell in the same package in which your
replacement kit was sent.
NOTICE: If you are not installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell,
reuse the original blower/heat-sink assembly and securing clips when replacing
the microprocessor.
Remove the film covering the thermal material on the bottom of the
heat sink.
Lower the heat sink to the microprocessor so that the heat sink fits in
the retention base.
For each of the replacement securing clips, fit the end of the clip that
does not have the latch over the tab on the retention base. Then, press
down on the securing clip's latch to secure the clip to the retention base.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network
wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn
them on.
If you are installing a microprocessor replacement kit from Dell, return the original heat-sink assembly and microprocessor package to Dell in the same package in which your replacement kit was sent. Your microprocessor replacement kit should include a replacement microprocessor heat sink and one replacement securing clip.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their
electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the
system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
Configure the settings of the replacement system board.
Set the jumpers on the replacement system board so that they are identical to the ones on the existing board.
Place the system board inside the computer frame, place the heat-sink
base on the system board, and then replace the screws that you
removed in step 11 of the preceding procedure.
Reinstall the microprocessor heat sink, and then lower the heat sink
shroud.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their
electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the
system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
Disconnect the AC power cable from the AC power connector on the
back of the power supply.
Unplug the DC power cables from the drives and system board.
Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of
the computer.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.
A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years.
If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery.
CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the 3-V CR2032 battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Record all the screens in the system setup program so that you can
restore the correct settings when you perform step
11.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their
electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the
system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board while you pry the battery
loose, be sure to insert the plastic screwdriver between the battery and the
socket (not the system board).
Locate the battery socket on the system board and pry the battery out
of its socket with your fingers or with a plastic screwdriver.
Insert the battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up.
Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way.
Make sure cables are not routed over the drive cage—they will prevent
the cover from closing properly.
Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer.
Place the computer cover on the computer.
Slide the computer cover towards the front of the computer until it fits
completely into place.
Tighten the thumbscrew.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network
wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then
turn them on.
