Dell Dimension 2200 User Manual
Dell™Dimension™2200
Technical Overview
Controls and Lights
Solving Problems
System Codes and Messages
Technical Specifications
System Setup Program
Adding and Replacing Parts
Documentation
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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System Codes and Messages
Dell™Dimension™2200
Diagnostic Codes
POST Beep Codes
System Messages
Diagnostic Codes
Your computer is equipped with four diagnostic lights, which are labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the back of the computer. Each of the four lights can be
yellow, green, or off as shown in the following table. When the computer is turned on or restarted and it is functioning normally, the lights flash during POST.
After the computer starts, the lights remain green to signify normal computer operation.
If a malfunction is detected and the computer fails to start, the lights display a code that identifies the problem. Write down the diagnostic code displayed and
look it up in the following table.
Diagnostic Code
Definition
Corrective Action
Power up default.
Make sure that the computer is connected to a known working electrical outlet, and then check
whether the front-panel power light on the power button is on or off. If the power light is off, check
the power supply. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions
on obtaining technical assistance.
See "Safety Instructions," and then remove all cards.Ifthecomputerstilldoesnotstart,see
"Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
System board is receiving
power, but the BIOS is not
executing.
Set the jumper PSWD to Maintenance mode, and restart the computer. Exit and save changes in the
system setup program. Turn off the computer and reset the configuration jumper to Normal mode, and
then restart the computer.
See "Safety Instructions," and then remove all cards and restart the computer to determine if a
resource conflict exists. If a conflict exists, see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." If
the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
Recovery mode from BIOS
failure.
Set the jumper PSWD to Maintenance mode and restart the computer. Exit and save changes in the
system setup program. Turn off the computer and reset the configuration jumper to Normal mode, and
then restart the computer.
See "Safety Instructions," and then remove all cards and restart the computer to determine if a
resourceconflictexists.Ifaconflictexists,see"Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." If
the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
Microprocessor has failed a
BIOS test.
If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
Memory failed to be sized or
enabled.
Reseat the memory modules.Iftheproblempersists,see"ContactingDell"intheOwner's Manual for
instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
No memory modules are
detected.
l Reseat all memory modules, and then restart the computer.
l To eliminate the possibility of a faulty memory connector, remove all memory modules, reinstall
one memory module (if the computer supports a single module), and then restart the computer.
If the computer starts normally, move the memory module to a different connector and restart
the computer. Continue until you have identified a faulty connector or reinstalled all modules
without error.
If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
Memory modules are
detected, but a memory
configuration or compatibility
error exists.
l Be sure that there are no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements.
l Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with the computer.
If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
PCI bus failure has occurred.
See "Safety Instructions," and then remove all cards and restart the computer to determine if a
resource conflict exists. If conflict exists, see Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If the
problem still persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
Video controller failed to
initialize or respond.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
POST Beep Codes
If the monitor cannot display errors or problems, during POST the computer might emit a series of beeps, or beep code, that identifies the problem. The POST
beep codes are listed below.
System Messages
IDE bus failure has occurred.
Reseat the drive cables. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for
instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
USB port or a device
connected to it has failed
initialization.
Disconnect the device from the USB connector. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the
Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Other failure.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Computer has started and
turned over control to the
operating system.
No action is necessary.
Beep
Codes
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1
A memory refresh failure occurred.
Reseat the memory modules.
2
Memory parity cannot be reset.
Reseat the memory modules.
3
A failure occurred in the first 64 KB of memory.
Reseat the memory modules.
4
The system timer is not operational.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
6
8042 Gate A20 cannot be toggled.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
7
An exception interrupt error occurred.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
8
A read/write error occurred in the display
memory.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
10
A CMOS shutdown register test error occurred.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
11
An invalid BIOS is installed.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
Message
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
8042 Gate-A20 error
The keyboard controller failed its test.
If you receive this message after making changes in the system setup
program, enter the program and restore the original value(s).
Address Line Short!
Error in the address decoding circuitry in the
memory.
Reseat the memory modules.
C: Drive Error
C: Drive Failure
The hard drive is not working or is not configured
correctly.
Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in the computer and defined
correctly in the system setup program.
Cache Memory Bad, Do
Not Enable Cache
Cache memory is not operating.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
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CH-2 Timer Error
An error is occurring on the timer on the system
board.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
CMOS Battery State
Low
CMOS Checksum Failure
CMOS System Options
Not Set
CMOS Display Type
Mismatch
CMOS Memory Size
Mismatch
CMOS Time and Date
Not Set
The system configuration information in the system
setup program is incorrect, or the battery charge
may be low.
Enter the system setup program and verify the system configuration; then
restart the computer.
Diskette Boot Failure
Drive A or B is present but has failed the BIOS POST.
Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in the computer and defined
correctly in the system setup program. Check the interface cable at both
ends.
DMA Error
DMA 1 Error
DMA 2 Error
Error in the DMA controller on the system board.
The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced.
FDD Controller
Failure
HDD Controller
Failure
BIOS cannot communicate with the floppy drive or
hard drive controller.
Ensure that the floppy drive or the hard drive is installed correctly in the
computer and defined correctly in the system setup program. Check the
interface cable at both ends.
INTR1 Error
INTR2 Error
Interrupt channel on the system board failed to
POST.
The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced.
Invalid Boot Diskette
The operating system cannot be located on drive A
or drive C.
Enter the system setup program and confirm that drive A or drive C is
properly identified.
Keyboard Error
The BIOS has detected a stuck key.
Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard; if a key appears to be
stuck, carefully pry it up. If the problem persists, you may need to replace
the keyboard.
KB/Interface Error
An error occurred with the keyboard connector.
Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard; if a key appears to be
stuck, carefully pry it up. If the problem persists, you may need to replace
the keyboard.
No ROM Basic
The operating system cannot be located on drive A
or drive C.
Enter the system setup program and confirm that drive A or drive C is
properly identified.
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Documentation
Dell™Dimension™2200
Printed Documentation
Online Documentation
Printed Documentation
To save PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf) to your hard drive, right-click the document title, click Save Target As in Microsoft®Internet Explorer or Save
Link As in Netscape Navigator, and specify a location on your hard drive.
Right-click only the following links:
Dell Dimension 2200 Owner's Manual (.pdf) (1.51 MB) — Provides information on adding upgrades, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and
reinstalling drivers. It also provides technical specifications.
Online Documentation
The Tell Me How help file is already loaded on your hard drive when you receive your computer. To open the file, click the Start button on the Windows®
desktop, point to Programs—> User's Guides, and then click Tell Me How.
The Tell Me How help file allows you to search for information in multiple ways. You can quickly link to information on the following topics:
l Hardware and software features of your computer
l The Windows desktop, where you can change your wallpaper and screen saver, create shortcuts, and position icons
l Software access, installation, and removal
l Basic file management, such as finding, copying, deleting, and renaming files
l Tips on using your computer hardware
Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files
1. Right-click the following link to the hhactivex.dll file: hhactivex.dll.
2. Click Save Target As in Microsoft Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator, and specify c:\windows\system.
3. Click the Start button on the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then click Run.
4. Type regsvr32 hhactivex.dll and then press <Enter>.
5. Click OK when the installation is complete.
6. Right-click the following link to the file: Dell Dimension 2200 Tell Me How (.chm) (1.0 MB).
7. Click Save Target As in Microsoft Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator, and specify a location on your hard drive.
Viewing the Tell Me How Help File
1. Click the Start button on the Windows desktop, point to Programs, and then click Windows Explorer.
2. Navigate to the directory in which you saved the Tell Me How help file.
3. Double-click the file (tellhow.chm).
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HINT: You must right-click the link for a PDF file and save the file to your hard drive. Attempting to open large PDF files through your browser causes
your system to freeze.
HINT: PDFfilesrequireAdobe™AcrobatReader,whichcanbedownloadedfromtheAdobeWorldWideWebsiteathttp://www.adobe.com/acrobat/.
To view a PDF file, launch Acrobat Reader. Click File—> Open and select the PDF file.
HINT: Tell Me How help files (files with an extension of .chm) require Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later.
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Dell™Dimension™2200
Safety Instructions
As you use your computer, observe the following safe-handling guidelines. For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines provided in "Sitting
Comfortably at Your Computer" in the Tell Me How help file.
When Using Your Computer
l Your computer is equipped with either an auto-sensing voltage selector or a manual voltage-selection switch. Computers with an auto-sensing voltage
selector do not have a voltage-selection switch on the back panel and automatically detect the correct operating voltage. Computers with a voltageselection switch on the back panel must be manually set to operate at the correct operating voltage. To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual
voltage-selection switch, be sure that the voltage-selection switch is set to match the AC power available at your location:
¡ 115 V/60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan
¡ 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60 Hz in western Japan
¡ 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East
Also be sure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.
l To help prevent damage to your computer when disconnecting a network cable from your computer, first unplug the cable from the computer network
connector and then from the network wall jack. When reconnecting a network cable to your computer, first plug the network cable into the network wall
jack and then into the computer network connector.
l To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting or connecting a non-USB device.
l To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into properly grounded power sources. These cables are equipped with 3-
prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension
cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
l To help protect your computer from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or
uninterruptable power supply.
l Be sure that nothing rests on your computer cables and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over.
l Do not spill food or liquids on your computer. If the computer gets wet, contact Dell.
l Do not push any objects into the openings of your computer. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
l Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer; do
not place your computer in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug.
When Working Inside Your Computer
Before you open the computer cover, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated.
Safety Instructions
Hard Drive
Shutting Down the Computer
Power Supply and Fan Assembly
Removing the Computer Cover
Control Panel
Looking Inside Your Computer
Adding or Removing Cards
Rotating the Power Supply
Adding Memory
Front Panel
Replacing the Battery
3.5-Inch Front-Panel Insert
Replacing the Microprocessor
Upper 3.5-Inch Drive
Replacing the System Board
Lower 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive
Replacing the Computer Cover
5.25-Inch Drive
CAUTION: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including the computer cover, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on)
removed.
NOTE: The voltage selection switch must be set to the 115V position even though the AC supply in Japan is 100 V.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to service the computer yourself, except as explainedinthisguideandelsewhereinDell™documentation.Alwaysfollow
installation and service instructions closely.
1. Turn off your computer and all devices.
2. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface at the back of the computer before touching anything inside your computer.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.
3. Disconnect any devices connected to the computer, including the monitor, from their electrical outlets to reduce the potential for personal injury or
shock. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4. Disconnect the power cable from your computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:
l When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector, not on the cable itself. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any
pins. Also, before you connect a cable, make sure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
l Handle components and cards with care. Don't touch the components on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal bracket.
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch anything inside your computer and periodically while you work inside the
computer. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.
You can also take the following steps to prevent static damage:
l Do not remove items from their antistatic packing material until you are ready to install them in your computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic
packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.
l When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging.
Shutting Down the Computer
Microsoft®Windows®XP
1. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2. Click the Start button and then click Turn off Computer.
3. Click Turn off.
The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes.
4. Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power.
Windows 2000
1. Save and exit any programs and files you have open.
2. Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.
3. Click the pull-down menu under What do you want the computer to do?.
4. Click Shut down and then click OK.
The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes.
5. Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power.
Removing the Computer Cover
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer instructions.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you must turn off your computer through the Start menu rather than by pressing the power button.
HINT: If you are having difficulty turning off your computer, see "General Program Problems."
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Safety Instructions."
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4. Open the cover:
a. Face the front of the computer.
b. Place your left hand on the left side of the computer.
c. Push back the release latch at the top back edge of the computer to release the computer cover into your left hand.
5. Lift the cover out from the curved hinge at the bottom of the computer.
Looking Inside Your Computer
Rotating the Power Supply
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Safety Instructions."
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Be careful when you open the computer cover to ensure that you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the system board.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Safety Instructions."
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4. Remove the computer cover.
5. Lay the computer on its side as shown in the following illustration.
Press the release latch while lifting the power supply. Rotate the power supply out of the computer while keeping the drive power cables clear.
When you rotate the power supply back into the computer, gently lift the and hold the drive cables out of the way. Rotate the power supply into position until
its release latch clicks. Lay the drive power cables along the top of the latch.
Front Panel
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4. Remove the computer cover.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Safety Instructions."
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
5. While facing the front of the computer, press in the front-panel release tab at the top of the computer.
6. Swing the front panel away from the computer, disengage the two retaining hooks at the bottom of the front panel, and carefully pull it away from the
computer.
7. To replace the front panel, fit the two front-panel retaining hooks into their corresponding slots on the computer frame. Rotate the front panel toward
the computer until the front panel latches into position.
3.5-Inch Front-Panel Insert
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4. Remove the computer cover.
5. Remove the front panel.
6. From the back of the front panel, press the release tab to the side.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Safety Instructions."
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
7. Rotate the insert toward you, and remove it from the front panel.
If you permanently remove a drive from the drive cage, replace the front-panel insert by inserting its two tabs into the slot in the front panel and rotating the
insert forward until it snaps into place.
Upper 3.5-Inch Drive
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4. Remove the computer cover.
5. Remove the front panel.
6. Rotate the power supply away from the system board.
7. Remove the metal drive bay plate covering the bay.
Using a screwdriver, pop out the metal plate from the left or right side of the computer.
8. Remove the extra rails from the front of the computer frame.
9. Install the rail marked "L" on the left side of the drive and the rail marked "R" on the right side of the drive.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Safety Instructions."
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
10. Slide the drive assembly into the drive bay.
11. If you are installing a controller card, configure and install it in a connector slot now.
Install the card as close as you can to the drive cage.
12. Connect a power cable to the drive.
13. If you didn't install a controller card in step11, remove the tape from the wide cable connector and reattach the connector to the original drive. Then
locate the extra connector on the cable and attach it to the new drive. Be sure that the wide cable is properly connected to the IDE connector on the
system board.
If you installed a controller card in step11, attach the other end of the interface cable to the controller card rather than to the system board.
NOTICE: Dell does not recommend routing cables over cards because the cables can restrict airflow, cause cooling problems, and interfere with
removing and replacing the computer cover. If you must route cables over cards, be extremely cautious when removing and replacing the computer
cover.
NOTICE: When you attach the extra connector to the new drive in the following step, match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive.
14. Replace the front panel.
15. Make sure that no cable connections were loosened during the procedure. Arrange cables so that they will not interfere with replacing the power
supply and computer cover.
16. Rotate the power supply back into place.
17. Replace the computer cover.
18. Plug your computer and devices into their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
19. See the drive's documentation for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
Lower 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4. Remove the computer cover.
5. Remove the front panel.
6. Rotate the power supply away from the system board.
7. While holding the power supply, place the computer in the upright position.
8. Disconnect the power and interface cables from the back of the floppy drive.
9. Press the two drive-release rail tabs, and slide the drive out of the drive bay.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the computer.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Safety Instructions."
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
10. Remove the rails from each side of the existing drive, and install them on each side of the new drive.
11. Slide the drive assembly into the drive bay.
12. Connect the power and interface cables to the back of the floppy drive.
13. Replace the front panel.
14. Make sure that no cable connections were loosened during the procedure. Arrange cables so that they will not interfere with replacing the power
supply and computer cover.
15. Rotate the power supply back into place.
16. Replace the computer cover.
17. Plug your computer and devices into their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
18. See the drive's documentation for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
5.25-Inch Drive
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4. Remove the computer cover.
5. Remove the front panel.
6. Rotate the power supply away from the system board.
7. While holding the power supply, place the computer in the upright position.
8. Disconnect the power and interface cables from the back of the drive.
9. Press the two drive-release rail tabs, and slide the drive out of the drive bay.
10. Before you install the new drive, install the drive-release rails on the sides of the replacement drive.
11. Slide the drive assembly into the drive bay.
12. Connect the power and interface cables to the back of the 5.25-inch drive.
13. Replace the front panel.
14. Make sure that no cable connections were loosened during the procedure. Arrange cables so that they will not interfere with replacing the power
supply and computer cover.
15. Rotate the power supply back into place.
16. Replace the computer cover.
17. Plug your computer and devices into their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the computer.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Safety Instructions."
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
18. See the drive's documentation for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
Hard Drive
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4. Remove the computer cover.
5. Remove the front panel.
6. Rotate the power supply away from the system board.
7. While holding the power supply, place the computer in the upright position.
8. Remove the two screws securing the hard drive to the front of the computer frame.
9. Release the clip that secures the drive to the computer frame, and rotate the drive out of the computer.
10. Disconnect the power and interface cables attached to the drive.
11. Remove the existing drive from the bay.
To reinstall the primary hard drive:
1. Orient the new drive with its circuit board facing the front of the computer frame.
2. Press the drive between the two brackets until the drive is secured by the clip.
3. Secure the drive to the front of the computer frame with the two screws you removed in step8 of the previous procedure.
4. Connect the power and interface cables to the new drive.
5. Replace the front panel.
6. Make sure that no cable connections were loosened during the procedure. Arrange cables so that they will not interfere with replacing the power
supply and computer cover.
7. Rotate the power supply back into place.
8. Replace the computer cover.
9. Plug your computer and devices into their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the computer.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Safety Instructions."
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
NOTICE: When you reinstall the hard drive, make sure that the control panel wires are not caught underneath the hard drive.
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