Dell Inspiron 2100, Service Manual

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System Overview 1-3
When following the text in this manual, assume that the location or direction
relative to the computer is as shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1. Computer Orientation
Figure 1-2. Front-Bezel Features
CAUTION: To avoid possible data or file structure corruptions, the
front-bezel reset button should be used only when the system cannot be
rebooted by pressing
<CTRL><ALT><DEL>
. Before you use the reset
button to initiate a hardware reset, close any open application program
and any files if possible.
back of computer
right side
left side
front of computer
power indicator
power button
reset button
hard-disk-drive
access indicator
3.5-inch diskette drive
CD-ROM drive
CD-ROM–drive access
indicator (BUSY)
diskette-drive access
indicator
third drive bay