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Removing the computer cover – Dell Dimension 3000 User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts

Removing the Computer Cover

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the

Product Information Guide.

CAUTION:

To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before

opening the cover.

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 45.
2 Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.
3 If your computer cover has a cover latch, slide and hold the cover latch.
4 Grip the indents on the computer cover, and slide the computer cover toward the back of the

computer.

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microphone connector

Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone
for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.

On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.

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line-out connector

Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with
integrated amplifiers.

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

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keyboard connector

If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you
have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.

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integrated video
connector

If this connector has a protective cap over it, then your computer has the optional
video card installed. If this connector does not have a protective cap over it, plug the
cable from your monitor into the blue connector.

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serial connector

Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port.

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voltage selection switch
(may not be available on
all computers)

See the safety instructions located in the

Product Information Guide for more

information.

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power connector

Insert the power cable.