Dell Dimension 4600C- User Manual

Back to Contents Page   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.   R...

Back to Contents Page   Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ 4600C Service Manual   Getting Started   This section provides procedures for removing and replacing the components, assemblies, and subassemblies in the Dell™ Dimension™ 4600C computer.  Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that th...

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge   Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so by touchin...

Back to Contents Page Dell™ Dimension™ 4600C Service Manual    Closing the Computer Cover   Closing the Computer Cover 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.   Ensur...

Back to Contents Page Dell™ Dimension™ 4600C Service Manual    Opening the Computer Cover   Opening the Computer Cover     1.   Shut down the computer through the Start menu.   2.   Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3.   Disconnect the computer power ca...

Back to Contents Page   I/O Panel   Removing the I/O Panel     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 computer, turn them off ...

Back to Contents Page   Adding Memory   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 " Memory " in "Technical Specifications."     DDR Memory Overview   DDR memory modules...

8.   Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector.     9.   Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position.   If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.   10.   Close the compute...

Back to Contents Page   Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 4600C Service Manual Back to Contents Page      Reattaching the Front Door    Adding PC Cards (Optional)    C a r d s    AGP Card    Adding Memory    I/O Panel    Drives    Microprocessor    System Board    Power Supply    Batter...

Back to Contents Page   Adding PC Cards (Optional)     You can add PC Cards to computers with integrated PC Card connectors.   PC Card Types     The PC Card slot has two connectors that support the following four combinations of cards.   l   A single Type I or Type II card (using either the upper or...

Removing a PC Card         Press the eject button, and gently remove the card.       Back to Contents Page   NOTICE: Use the PC Card configuration utility on the taskbar to select and stop a card from functioning before you remove it from the computer. If you do not remove the card in the configurat...

Back to Contents Page Power Supply   Removing the Power Supply   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 computer, turn them of...

Back to Contents Page   Reattaching the Front Door   To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to "break away" if it is opened too far. To reattach the front door: 1.   Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2.   Ensure that your computer and attached devices are...

Back to Contents Page   AGP Card     Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP card. 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 do...

  Installing an AGP Card     1.   To add or replace the card, slide the card clip toward the front of the computer to ensure that the clip is unlocked. 2.   Gently press the card into the AGP connector until it is fully seated. 3.   Slide the card clip toward the back of the computer, ensuring that ...

Back to Contents Page   Cards     Your Dell™ computer provides a slot for one low -profile, 32-bit, 33-MHz card.     If you are installing or replacing a card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing but not replacing a card, skip to " Removing a Card ." 1.   If you ar...

  If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 4.   Prepare the card for installation.   See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise...

Back to Contents Page   Drives   Your computer supports: l   One hard drive (IDE, serial ATA) l   One optional PC Card module l   One CD or DVD drive   Hard Drive       1.   If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure. 2. ...

2.   Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive, slide the drive toward the I/O panel, and then remove the drive from the computer.     Installing a Hard Drive 1.   Unpack the replacement hard drive and prepare it for installation. 2.   If your replacement hard drive does not have the bracket ra...

  Removing a PC Card Module 1.   Remove the interposer board from the CD/DVD drive . 2.   Remove the power cable from the PC Card module's power connector. 3.   Remove the PC Card module by pressing the green tabs on either side of the drive and lifting the module up. 4.   Remove the PC Card module'...

  See the documentation that came with the module for instructions on installing any software required for module operation.   CD/DVD Drive     1.   Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2.   Turn off your computer and any devices. 3.   Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface...

  Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1.   Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.   Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable select setting. 2.   Gently slide th...

Back to Contents Page   Microprocessor   Removing the Microprocessor   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 computer, turn t...

10.   Remove the two screws on the blower to remove it from the heat sink.     11.   Pull the release lever straight up until the microprocessor is released, and then remove the microprocessor from the socket.     Installing the Microprocessor     1.   Unpack the new microprocessor.   2.   If the re...

Back to Contents Page   Technical Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 4600C Service Manual    Microprocessor    System Information    Expansion Bus    Memory    Drives    Ports and Connectors    Video    Audio    Network    Controls and Lights    P o w e r    Physical    Environmental         Microproce...

Back to Contents Page Dell™ Dimension™ 4600C Service Manual    Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand   Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand   To attach the stand, perform the following steps.   1.   Rotate the computer to an upside-down position. 2.   Insert the screw into the bottom of the...

Back to Contents Page System Board   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 computer, turn them of...

Back to Contents Page   System Setup Program Dell™ Dimension™ 4600C Service Manual    Overview    Entering the System Setup Program    Clearing Forgotten Passwords   Overview   The system setup program contains the standard settings for your computer.     You can use the system setup program as foll...

  System Setup Screens   The system setup program screens display the current configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into five areas: l   Title — The box at the top of all screens that lists the computer name. l   Computer data — Two boxes below the title b...

  The following table shows System Security option information.       Clearing Forgotten Passwords     If you forget your user or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in the system setup program until you clear the forgotten password(s).   1.   Shut down the computer t...

Back to Contents Page   Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 4600C Service Manual    Internal View    System Board Connectors and Sockets    Power Supply    DC Power Connectors    IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives    Serial ATA Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Dr...

    Power Supply   The 160-W power supply can operate from an AC power source supplying 90-135 VAC or 180-265 VAC at 47-63 Hz. The power supply provides the DC operating voltages and currents listed in the following table.     DC Power Connectors   Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments   Output ...

Back to Contents Page Dell™ Dimension™ 4600C Service Manual    Turning Off Your Computer   Turning Off Your Computer     1.   Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer . 2.   In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off .   The...