Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Dell™ Dimension™ 9150 Service Manual Before You Begin About Your Computer Removing the Computer Cover Technical Overview Specifications Advanced Troubleshooting System Setup Removing and Installing Parts Replacing the Computer Cover Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
Before You Begin: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Dimension™ 9150 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Getting Started This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer.
Before You Begin: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket.
About Your Computer: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™ Dimension™ 9150 Service Manual Front View of the Computer Back View of the Computer Front View of the Computer 1 cover latch release Use this latch to remove the cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover." 2 CD or DVD activity light The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. 3 CD or DVD eject button Press to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive.
About Your Computer: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 7 connector (optional) digital video cameras and external storage devices. vents For adequate cooling, do not block any of the vents. NOTICE: Do not use the vents as handles; doing so may result in damage to your computer. Also, ensure that there is a minimum of two inches of space between all vents and any object near these vents. 8 USB 2.
About Your Computer: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 1 power connector Insert the power cable. Line-in connector — Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. Line-out connector — Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. Microphone connector — Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.
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Removing the Computer Cover: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 9150 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
Removing the Computer Cover: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 6. Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up. 7. Lift the cover away and set it aside in a secure location. Back to Contents Page file:///T|/htdocs/systems/dim9150/en/sm/cvrop.
Technical Overview: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Dimension™ 9150 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. System Board Components file:///T|/htdocs/systems/dim9150/en/sm/techov.
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Technical Overview: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual DC Power Connector P1 Pin Number Signal Name Color Wire Gauge 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 18-AWG 2 +3.3 VDC Orange 18-AWG 3 COM Black 18-AWG 4 +5 VDC Red 18-AWG 5 COM Black 18-AWG 6 +5 VDC Red 18-AWG 7 COM Black 18-AWG 8 POK Gray 18-AWG 9 +5 VFP Purple 18-AWG file:///T|/htdocs/systems/dim9150/en/sm/techov.
Technical Overview: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 10 +12 VB DC White 18-AWG 11 +12VB DC White 18-AWG 12 +3.3 VDC Orange 18-AWG 13 +3.
Technical Overview: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 4 COM Black 5 +12 VB DC White DC Power Connector P4 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire 1 N/C N/C 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 +3.
Technical Overview: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 +5V DC Red NOTE: The P10 connector is intended for use with PCI Express graphics cards that have power requirements exceeding 75 watts.
Specifications: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Dimension™ 9150 Service Manual Processor Processor type Intel® Pentium® 4 Socket-T with HyperThreading or Dual-Core support Cache 2 MB Memory Type dual-channel 533- and 667-MHz DDR2 Memory connectors four Memory capacities 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB Minimum memory 512 MB Maximum memory 4 GB BIOS address F0000h Computer Information Chipset Intel 945P DMA channels eight Interrupt levels 24 BIOS
Specifications: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual x4 slot bidirectional speed — 2 GB/s x16 slot bidirectional speed — 8 GB/s PCI connectors three connector size 120 pins connector data width (maximum) 32 bits PCI Express connector one x1 connector size 36 pins connector data width (maximum) 1 PCI Express lane PCI Express connector one x4 connector size 98 pins connector data width (maximum) 4 PCI Express lanes PCI Express connector one x16 connector size 164 pins connector data width
Specifications: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual channel; two front-panel connectors for headphones/microphone System board connectors: Primary IDE drive 40-pin connector Serial ATA four 7-pin connectors FlexBay Drive USB 10-pin header for optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader (3.
Specifications: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information.) Backup battery 135 V and 180 to 265 V at 50/60 Hz 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height 46.48 cm (18.3 inches) Width 18.54 cm (7.3 inches) Depth 45.42 cm (17.88 inches) Weight 15.
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 9150 Service Manual Power Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front panel (see "Front View of the Computer"). When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. After the computer starts, all four lights display solid green. If the computer malfunctions, the color and sequence of the lights identify the problem.
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Another failure has occurred. The computer is in a normal operating condition after POST. Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see "System Board Components"). If there is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly.
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 3-4-2 Screen retrace failure 3-4-3 Search for video ROM failure 4-2-1 No time tick 4-2-2 Shutdown failure 4-2-3 Gate A20 failure 4-2-4 Unexpected interrupt in protected mode 4-3-3 Timer-chip counter 2 failure 4-3-4 Time-of-day clock stopped 4-4-1 Serial or parallel port test failure 4-4-4 Cache test failure Message Possible Cause Corrective Action 8042 GateA20 error The keyboard controller failed its test.
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Failure HDD Controller Failure INTR1 Error INTR2 Error communicate with the floppy drive or hard drive controller. installed correctly in the computer and defined correctly in the system setup program. Check the interface cable at both ends. An interrupt channel on the system board failed to POST. The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced. Invalid Boot The operating system cannot Diskette be located on drive A or drive C.
System Setup: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 9150 Service Manual Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Overview Use system setup as follows: To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer To set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use system setup, it is reco
System Setup: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Scroll up and down the list with the up- and down-arrow keys. As an option is highlighted, the Option Field displays more information about that option and the option's current and available settings. By pressing or the left and right arrow keys, you can toggle between a primary topic (collapsed) and subtopics (expanded). Key Functions — This field appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field.
System Setup: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Determines the integrated SATA controller's operating mode: SATA Operation RAID Autodetect/ AHCI (the default setting) – RAID if the drives are signed, otherwise AHCI RAID Autodetect/ ATA – RAID if the drives are signed, otherwise ATA RAID On – SATA is configured for RAID on every boot. Onboard Devices Integrated NIC Controller You can set the NIC to On (default), Off, or On w/ PXE.
System Setup: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual AC Recovery Determines what happens when AC power is restored to the computer. On restarts the computer when power is restored after an outage. Last returns the computer to its last state before power was removed. Off is the default setting. Sets the computer to automatically turn on. Choices are every day or every Monday through Friday. Auto Power On The default setting is Off.
System Setup: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual USB Flash Device — Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that your device is bootable, check the device documentation.
System Setup: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 2. Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board, and remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2. 3. Place the jumper plug on pins 2 and 3. 4. Replace the computer cover. 5. Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 6. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer. 7. Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 8.
System Setup: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual a. Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (RTCRST) on the system board (see "Clearing Forgotten Passwords"). b. Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2. c. Place the jumper plug on pins 2 and 3 and wait approximately five seconds. d. Replace the jumper plug on pins 1 and 2. 3. Replace the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer. 4.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ Dimension™ 9150 Service Manual Memory CD/DVD Drive Cards Power Supply Drive Panels Processor Drives I/O Panel Hard Drive Battery Floppy Drive System Board Media Card Reader Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual memory, the modules function at the slowest speed installed. Be sure to install a single memory module in the DIMM_1 connector, the connector closest to the processor, before you install modules in the other connectors. NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 5. Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the module. 6. Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/dim9150/en/sm/parts.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. 7. Replace the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer. 8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 9. When the message appears stating that memory size has changed, press to continue. 10.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: Three 33-MHz PCI card slots One PCI Express x1 card slot One PCI Express x16 card slot One PCI Express x4 card slot Removing and Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for Audigy II and IEEE 1394 PCI add-in-cards that includes a front-mounted IEEE 1394 connector. 1.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 4. Push the two release tabs on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the door is captive, it will remain in the open position. 5. If your computer includes a card retention mechanism: a. Grasp the end of the card retention mechanism and, while pressing the release tab down with your thumb, rotate the mechanism towards the base of the computer. b.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 7. If you are replacing or removing a card: a. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. b. Pull the securing tab (if present), grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. c. If you are not replacing the card, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 12. Ensure that: The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 13. Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to secure the card(s). NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 14.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 15. If a card retention mechanism is present on your computer, reseat it in its tabs, and rotate it down until it snaps into place. 16. If a "piano" bracket (for full-length PCI-E cards) is present on your computer, rotate it down into place. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer. 17.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual If you removed an add-in network connector: 1. Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to On. 2. Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. Drive Panels CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Removing the Drive-Panel Insert NOTICE: Drive-panel inserts may contain screws on the inside. You can attach the screws to new drives that do not have any screws. NOTICE: To avoid breaking the drive-panel insert tab, do not pull the insert more than approximately 1 cm (½ inch) away from the drive panel before sliding the tab out of the slot. 1.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Replacing the Drive Panel 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. Align the drive panel tabs with the side-door hinges. 3. Rotate the drive panel toward the computer until the sliding plate lever clicks into place and the drive panel snaps into place on the front panel.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual connector and the other will attach to the system board. Connect hard drives to data connectors labeled "SATA" and connect CD/DVD drives to connectors labeled "IDE".
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it. 1. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure. 2.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Installing a Hard Drive 1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation. 2. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. 3. If your replacement hard drive does not have the hard drive bracket attached, remove the bracket from the old hard drive by unsnapping it from the drive. 4. Snap the hard drive bracket onto the replacement hard drive. 5.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual See the documentation that came with the hard drive for instructions about installing any software required for the operation of the hard drive. 10. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, insert bootable media into drive A. 11. Turn on the computer. 12. Enter system setup, and update the appropriate Primary Drive option (0 or 1). 13. Exit system setup, and reboot the computer. 14.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 6. Gently slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed. 7. Connect the power and SATA data cables to the drive. 8. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 9. Replace the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer. 10.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual NOTE: If you are adding a floppy drive, see "Installing a Floppy Drive." Removing a Floppy Drive 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. Remove the computer cover. 3. Disconnect the power and floppy drive cables from the back of the floppy drive. 4. Disconnect the other end of the floppy-drive cable from the system board 5. Pull the sliding plate to the right and hold in place. 6.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Installing a Floppy Drive 1. If you are installing a new floppy drive, remove the shoulder screws from the inside of the drive-panel insert and attach the screws to the new drive. 2. Slide the floppy drive into the floppy drive bay until the sliding plate clicks into place and the drive snaps into position. 3. Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy drive. 4.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 4. Remove the drive panel. 5. Disconnect the USB cable on the back of the Media Card Reader from the front panel USB connector on the system board (see "System Board Components") and remove the cable from the clip on the shroud. 6. While pushing on the back of the drive, remove the Media Card Reader by sliding and holding the sliding plate. 7. Replace the drive panel. file:///T|/htdocs/systems/dim9150/en/sm/parts.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 8. Replace the computer cover. Installing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 8. Insert the Media Card Reader into the bay and slide the drive in to seat it in the computer. 9. Route the USB cable through the cable routing clip. 10. Replace the computer cover. CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 4. Slide the drive release mechanism to the right to release the shoulder screw and slide the drive out to remove it from the drive bay. Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1. If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation. Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 3. Slide the drive into the drive bay until the drive clicks into position. 4. Connect the power cable to the drive and the CD/DVD cable to the drive and system board. 5. If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front panel inserts. 6. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 7. Replace the computer cover.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Power Supply CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Power Supply 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives. Note the routing of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in the computer frame as you remove them from the system board and drives.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Replacing the Power Supply CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Slide the power supply into place. 2. Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer frame. 3. Reconnect the DC power cables. 4. Connect the AC power cable to the connector. 5.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual b. Set the retention mechanism aside in a secure location. 4. Use a long Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws on each side of the heat-sink assembly. CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat-sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it. 5. Rotate the heat-sink assembly toward the rear of the computer, and remove it from the computer.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 6. Place your finger upon the hook end of the release lever, then push down and out to release it from the tab that secures it 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever 7. Release the release lever and lift the processor cover. NOTICE: When the release lever is freed, the processor may shift in place.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 3. Orient the front and rear alignment notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment notches on the socket. 4. Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink is correctly seated and secure. 1 heat sink and fan shroud assembly 2 heat-sink assembly bracket 3 captive screw housing (2) 9. Replace the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer. 10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 1 USB ports 2 diagnostic, hard-drive activity, and network lights 3 headphones connector 4 microphone connector Removing the I/O Panel 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. Remove the computer cover. 3. If your computer includes a card retention mechanism to secure the x16 card in place from the top: a.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual b. Set the retention mechanism aside in a secure location. 4. Use a long Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws on each side of the heat-sink assembly. CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat-sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it. 5. Rotate the heat-sink assembly towards the rear of the computer, and remove it from the computer.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 1 heat sink and fan shroud assembly 2 captive screw housing (2) 3 drive panel 9. Lift the fan release lever, then slide the fan toward the back of the computer to release it from the bottom cover. 10. Remove the fan from the computer. 11. Disconnect the control-panel cable from the I/O panel connector by pulling with the cable loop. 12. Remove the drive panel. 13.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 16. Remove the I/O panel from the computer. Replacing the I/O Panel Follow the removal procedure in reverse order, ensuring that the tabs on the top panel, bottom panel, and front panel are secure. Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 3. Remove the computer cover. 4. Locate the battery socket. NOTICE: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with the object. Ensure that the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the battery. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the system board. 5.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components. 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network port or device. 3.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual 4. Reconnect all cables to their connectors at the back of the computer. 5. Replace the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer. 6. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Back to Contents Page file:///T|/htdocs/systems/dim9150/en/sm/parts.
Replacing the Computer Cover: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 9150 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. Gently pull the power cables toward you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2.
