Removing The Computer Cover - Dell Dimension 3100C Owner's Manual

4 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a
5 VGA video connector
6 card slots

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.
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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.
Plug the VGA cable from your monitor into the VGA connector on the computer.
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.