Dell Dimension 5100 Service Manual

Also see for Dimension 5100: Setup guide System information guide Setup User manual Owner's manual

Back to Contents PageAbout Your Dell™ Dimension™ 5100 ComputerDell™ Dimension™ 5100 Service ManualFront View of the ComputerBack View of the ComputerFront View of the Computer1 cover latchreleaseUse this latch to remove the computer cover.2 location ofService TagUse the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.3 CD or DVD ejectbuttonPress to eject a disk from the CD or DVD drive.4 CD or DVDactivity lightThe drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive.5 FlexBay Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. For more information about the Media Card Reader, see yourcomputer Owner's Manual.6 microphoneconnectorUse the 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.7 headphoneconnectorUse the headphone connector to attach headphones.8 diagnosticlights (4)Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "DiagnosticLights."9 hard-driveactivity lightThe hard drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on whena device such as a CD player is operating.10 power button,power lightPress the power button to turn on the computer. The power light in the center of this button indicates the power state. See"Specifications" for more information.NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating systemshutdown.11 USB 2.0connectors (2)Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. It is recommended that you usethe back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers, keyboards, and mice, or for bootable USBdevices, which may not function properly if attached to the front connectors.12 vents For adequate cooling, do not block any of the vents.NOTICE: Ensure that there is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents and any object near these vents.NOTICE: Do not lift or carry the computer by the vents to avoid damage to the computer.