Adding and replacing parts, Turning off the computer, Reattaching the front door and hinge arms – Dell Dimension 8250 User Manual

Page 12: Reattaching the front door, Reattaching the hinge arms

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Adding and Replacing Parts

Dell™ Dimension™ 8250 Series

Turning Off the Computer

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.

Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms

To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to "break away" if it is lifted up too far. If the front door breaks away, you might need to
reattach both the front door and the hinge arms.

Reattaching the Front Door

1.

 

Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

2.

 

Lower the hinge arms to the vertical position.

3.

 

Align the two clips on the inside of the front door with the two hinge arms.

4.

 

Press inward on the front door until it clips to both hinge arms.

Reattaching the Hinge Arms

  

Turning Off the Computer

  

Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms

  

Opening the Computer Cover

  

Installing and Removing Cards

  

Adding Memory

  

Adding or Replacing the AGP Card

  

Drives

  

Hard Drive

  

Front-Panel Inserts

  

Floppy Drive

  

CD/DVD Drive

  

Replacing the Microprocessor

  

Removing the Front I/O Panel

  

Power Supply

  

System Board

  

Closing the Computer Cover

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 Problems

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