Page 2 - About Your DellTM DimensionTM 5000 Computer; Front View of Computer
Back to Contents Page About Your Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Computer Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Service Manual Front View of Computer Back View of Computer Front View of Computer 1 cover latch r e l e a s e Use this latch release to remove the cover . 2 CD or DVD activity light The drive light is o...
Page 3 - Back View of Computer
Back View of Computer 1 0 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 1 1 diagnostic lights (4) Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. ...
Page 5 - Advanced Troubleshooting; Dell Diagnostics; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in this section and r...
Page 6 - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu; System Lights
6. Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7. Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 9. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test ...
Page 7 - Diagnostic Lights
Diagnostic Lights To help you troubleshoot a problem, your small form factor, small desktop, and small mini-tower computers have four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the back panel. The lights can be yellow or green. When the computer starts normally, the p...
Page 8 - Beep Codes
Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep. This beep cod...
Page 10 - Before You Begin; Getting Started; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Getting Started This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Un...
Page 12 - Replacing the Computer Cover
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Service Manual 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. 2. Ensure that no tools or extra parts ...
Page 13 - Removing the Computer Cover
Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 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 three hi...
Page 14 - Removing and Installing Parts; Memory; DDR2 Memory Overview
Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts 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 of matched memory size, speed, and techn...
Page 16 - Removing Memory; Cards; PCI Cards
6. Replace the computer cover . 7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8. Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties . 9. Click the General tab. 10. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. ...
Page 17 - Installing a PCI Card
If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see " Installing a PCI Express Card ." Installing a PCI Card 1. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ." 2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the ...
Page 19 - PCI Express Cards
3. Replace the computer cover , reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 4. Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 5. If you removed a sound card: a. Enter system setup, select Audio Controller , and then change the setting to On . b. Co...
Page 21 - Removing a PCI Express Card
11. Snap the card retention mechanism into place, securing the x16 PCI card. 12. Replace the computer cover , reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 13. If you installed a sound card: a. Enter system setup, select Audio Controller , and then change...
Page 22 - Drive Panels; Removing the Drive Panel
5. Reseat the card retention mechanism in the tabs and pivot downward to snap it into place. 6. Close the card retention door to snap it into place, securing the card(s). 7. Replace the computer cover , reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 8. Remove ...
Page 24 - Drives
2. Align the drive panel tabs with the side-door hinges. 3. Rotate the drive panel toward the computer until it snaps into place on the front panel. 4. Grasping the lever, pull the sliding plate to the left, snapping it into the closed position to secure the drive panel. Drives Your computer...
Page 26 - Hard Drive; Removing a Hard Drive
Hard Drive 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. Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive. 3. Press in on the blue tabs on each side of the...
Page 27 - Installing a Hard Drive; Adding a Second Hard Drive
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. 3. Gently slide the drive into place until it clicks or you feel the drive securely installed. 4. Conne...
Page 28 - Floppy Drive; Removing a Floppy Drive
1. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. 2. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ." 3. Remove the plastic guide bracket from the inside of the hard-drive bay by gently pulling the bracket up and out of the bay. 4. Snap the brack...
Page 29 - Installing a Floppy Drive
3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the floppy drive. 4. Remove the floppy drive by sliding and holding the drive latch release downward. Then, slide the drive out of the computer. Installing a Floppy Drive 1 power cable 2 data cable NOTE: If you are installing a PCI Exp...
Page 31 - Media Card Reader; Removing a Media Card Reader
Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader 1. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ." 2. Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the computer. 3. Replace the computer cover . 4. Remove the drive panel . 5. Disconnect the ...
Page 32 - Installing a Media Card Reader
6. While pushing on the back of the drive, remove the Media Card Reader by sliding and holding the drive latch release downward. 7. Replace the drive panel . 8. Replace the computer cover . Installing a Media Card Reader 1. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ." 2. Lay th...
Page 33 - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
5. Remove the Media Card Reader and bracket from its packaging. 6. Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before the FlexBay USB cable is connected. 7. Make sure the FlexBay USB cable is connected to the back of the Media Card Reader. 8. Insert the Media Card Reader by sliding and hold...
Page 34 - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
5. Remove the CD/DVD drive by sliding and holding the drive latch release downward. Then, slide the drive out of the computer. Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ." 2. If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove...
Page 36 - Processor; Removing the Processor
10. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics. Processor Removing the Processor 1. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ." 2. Loosen the two captive screws on each side of the heat sink assembly. 3. Rotate the heat sink assembly upward, and ...
Page 37 - Installing the Processor
5. Gently remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. Installing the Processor 1. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor. 2. If the release lever...
Page 38 - System Board
a. Place the heat sink assembly back onto the heat sink assembly bracket. b. Rotate the heat sink assembly down towards the computer base and tighten the two capture screws. NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink is correctly seated and secure. 9. Replace the computer cover . 10. Connect your com...
Page 39 - Jumper Settings; Removing the System Board
Jumper Settings The jumper locations are shown below. Removing the System Board 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your com...
Page 40 - Replacing the System Board; Power Supply; Removing the Power Supply
3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 5. Open the computer cover. 6. Remove any components that restrict access ...
Page 41 - Replacing the Power Supply
1. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ." 2. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives. Note the routing of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in the computer frame as you remove them from the system board and drives. You must route these cables pro...
Page 42 - Battery; Replacing the Battery
Battery Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery. To replace the battery: 1. Record al...
Page 43 - Specifications
Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Service Manual Processor Processor type Intel ® Pentium ® 4 with Hyper-Threading technology NOTE: Not all Pentium 4 processors support Hyper- Threading technology. Level 1 (L1) cache 16 KB Level 2 (L2) cache 1 MB (depending on your c...
Page 46 - System Setup; Overview; System Setup Screens
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Service Manual 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 information after you add...
Page 47 - System Setup Options
System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. System CPU Info Identifies whether the computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading and lists the processor bus speed, processor ID, c...
Page 49 - Boot Sequence; Option Settings
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...
Page 50 - Clearing Forgotten Passwords; Clearing CMOS Settings
4. Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5. Press plus (+) or minus ( – ) to move a selected device up or down the list. Clearing Forgotten Passwords 1. Follow the procedures in " Before you Begin ." 2. Locate the 2-pin password jumper...
Page 52 - Technical Overview; Inside View of Your Computer
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components
Page 53 - Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments; DC Power Connector P1
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1
Page 55 - Abbreviations and Acronyms
Back to Contents Page Dell™ Dimension™ 5000 Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Dimension Help file. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® W i n ...
