Dell 5100C - Manual

Back to Contents Page   Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5100C Service Manual     1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."     2. Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.   3. Pull back the cover latch release on the top panel.   4. Locate the thr...

Back to Contents Page   Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 5100C Service Manual     Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. Your computer supports DDR2 memory.   DDR2 Memory Overview DDR2 memory modules should be installed in pairs o...

  9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.   10. Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties .   11. Click the General tab.   12. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed.   Removing Memory     1. Follow ...

l   The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.   12. Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to secure the card(s).   13. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation that came with the card for information abo...

  Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.   Removing a Hard Drive   1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."   2. Remove the computer cover .   3. Press the blue tabs on either side of the guide bracket toward each other and slide the...

  4. Connect the power cable and the serial ATA data cable to the drive.   5. Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.   6. Slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.   7. Replace the computer cover .   8. Connect your computer an...

  1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."   2. Remove the computer cover .   3. Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the drive toward the back of the computer.   4. Carefully, so as not to damage the attached interface cable, lift the drive away from the computer.   5. Disc...

  3. Slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.   4. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.   5. Replace the computer cover .   6. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical...

  6. Disconnect the interface cable from the system board.   Installing a Floppy Drive   1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."   2. Remove the computer cover .   3. Slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.   4. Attach the interface c...

  5. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking the fan and cooling vents.   6. Replace the CD/DVD drive .   7. Replace the computer cover .   8. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. See the documentation that came with t...

  6. Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the Media Card Reader toward the back of the computer. Then, lift to remove the drive from the computer.   Installing a Media Card Reader   1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."   2. Remove the computer cover .   3. Remove the Med...

    4. Remove the two screws from either side of the heat-sink assembly.   5. Pivot the assembly toward the back of the computer and lift to remove.   Fan Assembly     1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."   2. Remove the computer cover .   3. Remove the CD/DVD drive , if install...

  Processor   Removing the Processor     1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."     2. Open the computer cover .     3. Remove the h e a t-sink assembly .   4. Open the processor cover.   5. To remove the processor from the socket, lift the processor vertically in one motion. Leav...

  4. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is level in the socket. When the processor is positioned correctly, press it with minimal pressure to seat it.   5. When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.   6. Pivot the socket release le...

  4. Remove the existing modem: a.   Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. b.   Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the modem to the system board, and set the screws aside. c.   Pull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its connector on...

  6. To install a new modem cable and external modem connector: a.   Attach the modem cable to the external modem connector. b.   Align the external modem connector with the slot on the back on the computer. c.   Replace the screw that secures the external modem connector in place. d.   Carefully ro...

  6. Slide the power supply approximately 1 inch toward the front of the computer.   7. Lift the power supply out of the computer.   Replacing the Power Supply   1. Lower the power supply into the computer and slide the power supply toward the back of the computer.   2. Replace the three power suppl...

5. Disconnect the modem cable and ground wire from the modem: a.   Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. b.   Use a size #1 screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the modem and ground wire to the system board, and set the screws aside.   6. Before you remove the existing system board, vis...

  11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.   Front I/O Panel     1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."     2. Open the computer cover .   3. Remove the power supply , any installed cards , and any components that restrict access to the system...

Replacing the Battery   1. Record all the screens in system setup so that you can restore the correct settings in step 11 .   2. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."   3. Remove the computer cover .   4. Remove the hard drive .   5. Locate the battery socket (see " System Board...

Back to Contents Page   Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 5100C Service Manual    Processor    Drives    Memory    Connectors    Computer Information    Controls and Lights    Video    P o w e r    Audio    Physical    Expansion Bus    Environmental Processor Processor types Intel ®  Pentium ®  4 5 XX...

Back to Contents Page   System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 5100C Service Manual    Overview    Entering System Setup    System Setup Options    Boot Sequence    Clearing Forgotten Passwords    Clearing CMOS Settings   Overview Use system setup as follows: l   To change the system configuration informatio...

  Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.   Option Settings l   Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy disk in the drive is not bootable, if no floppy disk is in the drive, or if there is no floppy drive installed in...

  Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots   1. Enter system setup .   2. Press the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.   3. Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.   4. Press the spacebar to enable or disabl...

  11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.   Clearing CMOS Settings     1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."   2. Remove the computer cover .   3. Remove the hard drive.   4. Reset the current CMOS settings: a.   Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper...

Back to Contents Page   Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 5100C Service Manual    Front View    Back View    Inside View of Your Computer    System Board Components    Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments   Front View NOTE: The front-panel door does not close when you are using certain Flash ...

  Back View computer is adequately ventilated. Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage to the computer. 6 power button Press this button to turn on the computer.   NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operat...

  Inside View of Your Computer       System Board Components   Jumper Settings The jumper locations are shown below. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always u...

  Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments   DC Power Connector P1 (default) Password features are disabled. RTCRST (default) Real-time clock reset in normal operation. Clear CMOS settings.   Pin Number   Signal Name   1 8-AWG Wire 1 +3.3 VDC O r a n g e 2 +3.3 VDC O r a n g e 3 COM Black 4 +5 VDC ...