Dell Dimension L Series, Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

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support.dell.com Installing Upgrades on the System Board 2-5
Figure 2-3. Cable Placement
Inside Your Computer
Figure 2-4 shows the computer with its cover removed as an aid in locating internal
features and components.
When you look inside your computer, note the DC power cables coming from the
power supply. These cables supply power to the system board and to internal drives. These cables supply power to the system board and to internal drives.
The flat ribbon cables are the interface cables for internal drives. An interface cable con-
nects a drive to an interface connector on the system board.
The system board —the large printed circuit board secured to the right side of the
chassis—holds the computer’s control circuitry and other electronic components.
Some hardware options are installed directly onto the system board.
cable retainer
power supply
drive power cables ve power cables