Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 350 Dell
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DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2003DellComputerCorporation.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Back to Contents Page Battery DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Replacing the Battery A coin - cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information.
10. Close the computer cover and connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets. 11. Enter system setup and restore the settings you recorded before beginning this procedure. 12. Properly dispose of the old battery. For more information see your System Information Guide .
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Thissectionprovidesproceduresforremovingandreplacingthecomponents,assemblies,andsubassembliesintheDellPrecision™350computer.
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Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Disconnect the chassis intrusion switch cable connector from the control panel on the front of the chassis.
Back to Contents Page Control Panel DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Removing the Control Panel 1. To remove the top and bottom panels of the computer, remove any installed CD drives and release all the tabs on each panel.
Replacing the Control Panel Follow the steps in the " Removing the Control Panel " procedure in the reverse order, ensuring that all tabs are secure.
Back to Contents Page Control Panel DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Removing the Control Panel 1. To remove the top and bottom panels of the computer, remove any installed CD drives and release all the tabs on each panel.
Replacing the Control Panel Follow the steps in the " Removing the Control Panel " procedure in the reverse order, ensuring that all tabs are secure.
Back to Contents Page I/O Panel DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Removing the I/O Panel 1. Disconnect the control - panel cable from the control - panel connector on the I/O panel. Disconnect the I/O cable from the I/O panel.
Back to Contents Page Memory DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual 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, see "Specifications" in your User's Guide .
Removing a Memory Module 1. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 2. 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.
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Back to Contents Page AGP Card DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Removing an AGP Card 1. Some AGP cards require a power cable. If the card has a power cable attached to it, disconnect the cable from the card. 2. Remove the filler bracket by raising the hinged lever and sliding the bracket up.
7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Back to Contents Page NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
Back to Contents Page PCI Cards DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Your computer provides four slots for 32 - bit 33 - MHz cards. For more information, see "Specifications" in your User's Guide or " System Board " in this document.
8. Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that: l The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar l The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide Press the arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.
10. Close the computer cover , reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 11. If you installed a sound card: a. Enter system setup, go to Integrated Devices , and change the setting for Sound to Off . b. Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors.
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Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual 1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. Gently pull the power cables toward you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives.
Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
Back to Contents Page Drives DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Overview Your computer supports: l Two hard drives l Two floppy drives l Two CD or DVD drive.
Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled - in hole on the other connector. Keyed connectors ensure that the pin - 1 wire in the cable (indicated by the colored stripe along one edge of the cable) goes to the pin - 1 end of the connector.
Installing a Hard Drive 1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation. 2. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
6. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 7. Close the computer cover . 8. 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.
6. Connect a power cable to the drive. 7. Locate the extra connector on the drive cable that is attached to your first hard drive and attach the connector to the second hard drive. Your computer uses cable - select drive cables.
Front - Panel Inserts If you are installing a new floppy or CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front - panel inserts. 1. Open the computer cover to a 90 - degree angle and release the insert tabs from inside the computer.
3. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, slide the drive upward, and remove it from the floppy - drive bay. Installing a Floppy Drive 1.
3. Attach the power and floppy - drive cables to the floppy drive. 4. Connect the other end of the floppy - drive cable to the connector labeled "FLOPPY" on the system board. 5. If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front - panel inserts .
2. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upward and remove it from the drive bay. Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1. If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
4. Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position. 5. If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in a card slot. See the documentation that accompanied the drive and controller card to verify that the configuration is correct for your computer.
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Back to Contents Page Microprocessor DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Removing the Microprocessor 1. Disconnect the cooling fan power cable from the FAN connector on the system board. 2. Disconnect the power cable from the 12VPOWER connector on the system board.
5. Pull the release lever straight up until the microprocessor is released. 6. Remove the microprocessor from the socket. 1 securing clip (2) 2 latch (2) 3 heat sink 4 microprocessor socket 5 retention base NOTICE: Lay the heat sink down with the thermal grease facing upward.
Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new microprocessor. Installing the Microprocessor 1. If the release lever is not extended to the release position, move it to that position. 2. Align pin - 1 (the imprinted corner) of the microprocessor and pin - 1 of the socket.
Back to Contents Page Power Supply DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Removing the Power Supply 1. Disconnect the AC power cable from the back of the power supply. 2. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives.
Back to Contents Page System Board DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual System Board Components System Board Jumpers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide .
System - Board Jumper Settings Removing the System Board 1. Remove any components that restrict access to the system board. 2. Disconnect all cables from the system board.
1. Transfer components from the existing system board to the replacement system board. 2. Remove the memory modules and install them on the replacement board. 3. Remove the heat - sink assembly and microprocessor from the existing system board and transfer them to the replacement system board.
An important point after buying a device Dell 350 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Dell 350 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Dell 350 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Dell 350 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Dell 350 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Dell 350, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Dell 350.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Dell 350. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Dell 350 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
