Dell Precision Workstation 350 Technical Information

DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2003

Replacing the Control Panel Follow the steps in the "Removing the Control Panel" procedure in the reverse order, ensuring that all tabs a

Back to Contents Page I/O Panel DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Removing the I/O Panel   1. Disconnect the control-panel cabl

Back to Contents Page Memory DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on

Removing a Memory Module 1. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 2. Grasp the module and pull up. If the m

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Back to Contents Page AGP Card DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Removing an AGP Card 1. Some AGP cards require a power cable. If t

 7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.  Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first

Back to Contents Page PCI Cards DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Your computer provides four slots for 32-bit 33-MHz cards. For mor

  8. Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that: l The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar l The not

10. Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 11. If you installed a sound card: a.

Back to Contents Page Battery DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery maintains computer config

Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual 1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold c

Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

Back to Contents Page Drives DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Overview Your computer supports: l Two hard drives l Two floppy d

  Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole

 Installing a Hard Drive 1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation. 2. Check the documentation for the drive to ver

 6. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 7. Close the computer cover.  8. Connect your compu

  6. Connect a power cable to the drive.  7. Locate the extra connector on the drive cable that is attached to your first hard drive and att

Front-Panel Inserts  If you are installing a new floppy or CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-panel inserts. 1. Open th

 3. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, slide the drive upward, and remove it from the floppy-drive bay.  Installing a Fl

 10. Close the computer cover and connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets. 11. Enter system setup and restore the settings you

3. Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy drive. 4. Connect the other end of the floppy-drive cable to the connector labeled &quo

 2. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upward and remove it from the drive bay.  Installing a C

 4. Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position. 5. If you are installing a drive that has its own controller

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Back to Contents Page Microprocessor DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Removing the Microprocessor 1. Disconnect the cooling fan po

   5. Pull the release lever straight up until the microprocessor is released.    6. Remove the microprocessor from the socket. 1 secu

Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new microprocessor. Installing the Microprocessor  1.

Back to Contents Page Power Supply DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Removing the Power Supply  1. Disconnect the AC power cable

Back to Contents Page System Board DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  System Board Components   System Board Jumpers  CAUTION:

System-Board Jumper Settings  Removing the System Board   1. Remove any components that restrict access to the system board. 2. Disconnect a

Back to Contents Page Before You Begin DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Thissectionprovidesproceduresforremovingandreplacingt

1. Transfer components from the existing system board to the replacement system board. 2. Remove the memory modules and install them on the replac

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Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch  1. Disco

Back to Contents Page Control Panel DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual    Removing the Control Panel 1. To remove the top and botto

Replacing the Control Panel Follow the steps in the "Removing the Control Panel" procedure in the reverse order, ensuring that all tabs

Back to Contents Page Control Panel DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual    Removing the Control Panel 1. To remove the top and bottom