Dell Dimension 3100C - Manual (Page 58)

58
Removing and Installing Parts
Removing the Computer Cover
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before
removing the cover.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 53.
NOTICE:
Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the removed cover—at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space.
NOTICE:
Ensure that you are working on a level, protected surface to avoid scratching either the computer or the
surface on which it is resting.
2 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.
3 Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.
4 Slide the cover release latch back as you lift the cover.
5 Pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage points.
6 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a soft nonabrasive surface.
4 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a
network cable to either a network port or your network or broadband device.
Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on
your computer. A click indicates that the network cable is securely attached.
NOTE:
Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.
On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card.
It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your
network. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to
ensure reliable operation.
5 VGA video connector Plug the VGA cable from your monitor into the VGA connector on the computer.
6 card slots Access connectors for installed PCI cards (two slots) and a x1 PCI Express card.
NOTE:
Although your computer has 4 card slot openings, it supports a maximum of 3
cards; the bottom slot cannot be used.