Dell Dimension 4700 Series Service Manual

Before You Begin

Getting Started

Recommended Tools

Turning Off Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Removing the Computer Cover

Technical Overview

Inside View of Your Computer

System Board Components

Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments

Technical Specifications

Advanced Troubleshooting

Power Lights

Diagnostic Lights

Beep Codes

System Messages

System Setup

Overview

Entering System Setup

System Setup Screens

System Setup Options

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Clearing CMOS Settings

Removing and Installing Parts

Memory

Cards

Front Panel

Drives

Hard Drive

Floppy Drive

CD/DVD Drive

Processor

Fan Assembly

System Board

Power Supply

Battery

Replacing the Computer Cover

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.

CAUTION: A CAUTION  indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Dimension Help file.  If you purchased a Dell� Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft� Windows� operating systems are not applicable. 

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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June 2004 Rev. A00