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Adding Parts 73
Reattaching the Front Door
To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to "break
away" if it is opened too far. To reattach the front door:
1 Shut down the computer (see page 31).
2 Disconnect the computer’s power cable from the electrical outlet.
5 power connector The connection for the power cable.
6 voltage selection switch
(may not be available on
all computers)
Your computer is equipped with either an auto-sensing voltage selector or a manual
voltage selection switch. See page 9 for more information.
7 IEEE 1394 connector Use the IEEE 1394 connector (available on computers with an IEEE 1394 option) for
high-speed data transfer between your computer and a device, such as a digital camera.
8 line-in connector Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette
player, CD player, or VCR.
9 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with
integrated amplifiers.
10 microphone connector Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for
voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.
11 USB 2.0 connectors (4) For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for USB
devices such as digital cameras, gaming controllers, and scanners. Use the back-panel
USB connectors for USB devices that are seldom disconnected, such as USB mouse
and keyboard devices.
NOTICE: This computer supports the use of a USB hub. However, do not
connect two or more USB hubs to a USB connector. Doing so may cause the
computer to unexpectedly restart.
HINT: If you attach a USB device that was not included in your original
computer order, you may need to install a specific driver to make the device work.
Check the documentation that came with the device or contact the USB device
manufacturer for more information.
12 keyboard connector If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you have
a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.
13 diagnostic lights (4) Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic
code. For more information, see page 58.
14 video connector Plug the cable from your monitor into the blue connector.
15 serial connector Connect a serial device to the serial connector.