Opening the computer cover, Installing and removing cards, Cards – Dell Dimension 8250 User Manual
Page 14: Installing a card
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 cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4.
Lay the computer on its side so that the arrow on the bottom of the computer points up.
5.
Open the cover:
a.
Facing the back of the computer, press the release button on the right side of the computer with one hand while pulling up on the top of the
cover with the other hand.
b.
Press the release button on the left side of the computer with one hand while pulling up on the top of the cover with the other hand.
c.
Hold the bottom of the computer with one hand, and then pull open the cover with the other hand.
Installing and Removing Cards
Your Dell™ computer provides slots for up to four 32
-bit, 33-MHz cards.
Cards
If you are installing or replacing a card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "
Installing a Card
1.
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
2.
Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
3.
Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps listed in the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE:
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
NOTICE:
Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the open cover—at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
NOTICE:
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.