Dell Dimension E521 User Manual

102 Removing and Installing Parts
3 Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable from the back of the Media Card Reader and from the internal
USB connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 69) and remove the
cable from the cable routing clip.
4 Slide the drive latch release toward the bottom of the computer and, without releasing the drive latch
release, slide the Media Card Reader out through the front of the computer.
5 If you are not replacing the Media Card Reader, reinstall the drive panel insert, as needed (see
"Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert" on page 88).
6 Replace the drive panel (see "Replacing the Drive Panel" on page 89).
7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
1 drive latch release 2 sliding plate 3 Media Card Reader
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Dell Dimension E521 Specifications

General

Chipset	nVidia nForce 430
RAM	Up to 4GB DDR2
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Networking	Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Processor	AMD Athlon 64 X2, AMD Sempron, or Intel Pentium D
Storage	Up to 500GB SATA
Graphics	Integrated or optional discrete graphics cards
Audio	Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Expansion Slots	1 PCI-e x16, 2 PCI
Ports	USB 2.0, audio, Ethernet, VGA
Operating System	Windows XP or Windows Vista
Form Factor	Mini Tower