Dell Dimension 4100 Dell Dimension 4100 System Solutions Guide - Page 56

Adding Other Drives

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www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You need additional hardware, such as a mounting kit, to install a 3.5-inch drive in a 5.25-inch bay. Adding Other Drives Your computer includes a floppy drive and either a CD or DVD drive. You can add drives, such as Zip drives and CD-RW drives, using the procedures in the following sections. 5.25-Inch Devices CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 7. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network jack. 1 Turn off the computer and devices, and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button. Pressing the power button when the computer is not connected to an electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can help prevent system board damage. 3 Remove the computer cover (see page 42). 4 Press in the tabs, and swing the front panel away from the computer. 56 Adding Parts

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Adding Parts
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Adding Other Drives
Your computer includes a floppy drive and either a CD or DVD drive. You
can add drives, such as Zip drives and CD-RW drives, using the procedures
in the following sections.
5.25-Inch Devices
HINT:
You need
additional hardware, such
as a mounting kit, to
install a 3.5-inch drive in
a 5.25-inch bay.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,
follow the safety instructions on page 7.
NOTICE:
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network jack.
1
Turn off the computer and devices, and disconnect them from their
electrical outlets.
2
Briefly press the power button.
Pressing the power button when the computer is not connected to an
electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can help prevent
system board damage.
3
Remove the computer cover (see page 42).
4
Press in the tabs, and swing the front panel away from the computer.