Installing Dell Dimension 4600 Sound Card

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How to correctly repair the Sound Card in the Dell Dimension 4600.

  • Author: Arvind
  • Time required: 5 to 10 minutes
  • Difficulty: Easy

Use this guide to replace the sound card in your computer.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Side Panel  ¶ 

  • Locate the case cover latch on the back of the computer.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Using your index finger, slide and hold the cover latch down.

  • While holding the latch down, place your other hand flat on the side of the case and firmly shift the side panel to the left until it disengages.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Grab the edge of the panel and slide it away from the case until it is removed.

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — Sound Card  ¶ 

  • Lay the computer flat on its side so that you are looking down on all of the components.

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Locate the Sound Card and the screw attached to the Sound Card as shown in the picture.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Remove the 8.9 mm screw by using a Phillips #2 screw-driver.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Locate and remove the white connector on the sound card by pulling on the black cable.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Grasp the Sound Card and pull it up and out of it's slot.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For more information, check out the Dell Dimension 4600 device page.

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