Dell™ Dimension™ 4700 Series - Dell Support
Dell™ Dimension™ 4700 Series - Dell Support Dell™ Dimension™ 4700 Series - Dell Support
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. 46 Advanced Troubleshooting
Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." You have read the safety information in your Dell Product Information Guide. A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: Small flat-blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. Removing and Installing Parts 47
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Removing and Installing Parts<br />
Before You Begin<br />
This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer.<br />
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist:<br />
You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside<br />
Your Computer."<br />
You have read the safety information in your <strong>Dell</strong> Product Information Guide.<br />
A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.<br />
Recommended Tools<br />
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:<br />
Small flat-blade screwdriver<br />
Phillips screwdriver<br />
Turning Off Your Computer<br />
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn<br />
off your computer.<br />
1 Shut down the operating system:<br />
a Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then<br />
click Turn Off Computer.<br />
b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off.<br />
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.<br />
2 Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer and<br />
attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system,<br />
press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.<br />
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