[Ham-Computers] Linux info.

[Jim Hill]

You probably have found the link, but removal instructions are at: 
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dzuul/rr.htm#5_25_inch_drive

I have a 4100, but a power surge problem damaged it and it is no 
longer in use.  I don't remember problems with the drive cage, but I 
found the side cover to be a real dog to remove and reinstall.

Jim




At 07:02 AM 5/5/2008, you wrote:
>Hi Dale,
>
>My DVD drive failed months ago so I cannot reinstall the program that came
>with
>this machine which is Microsoft ME.
>And, the 3 1/2 inch floppy drive will play back but won't record. I have
>both a new
>DVD and 3 1/2 inch drive to be put in but I can't do it myself. I am
>paraplegic and
>can't without help. My son and I tried but we couldn't get the cage that
>holds the
>DVD out. Later, I found out what I think is the problem on the Dell website
>but
>this was after my son had gone! This machine is a Dell Dimension 4100.
>My son is very busy and getting more busy as we go into summer. He has a
>large
>boat and conducts charter fishing trips in the southeaster Louisiana area
>near the
>Gulf of Mexico.
>
>I may try to fix this machine by myself today but not easy from a
>wheelchair.
>Wish me luck!
>The problems have been building up for many months and the machine has
>slowed
>down to a crawl almost and I am subscribed to high speed service.
>Take care,
>
>Ken   N5CM,  Ham Op and Commercial CW Op since 1938.
>
>Yep, I have reached the ripe age of 9 decades!
>
>
>
>
>
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