Dell Dimension 4700 Repair

The Dell Dimension is a series of home and business desktop computers produced by Dell. The Dimensions series was introduced in 1996 and discontinued in 2007 and was replaced by the Dell Inspiron series for low-end models and the Dell Studio series for high-end models. The Dell Dimension 4700 desktop computer was released in 2004 as a mini-tower workstation with an included monitor. It has an Intel GMA 900 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 processor.

The Dell Dimension 4700 was sold with an Intel Pentium 4 processor with an Intel 915G Express chipset. The processor features Hyper-Threading Technology and an LGA775 socket. It includes 512 MB of installed RAM but can support up to 4 GB of RAM with two empty RAM slots. The computer’s monitor is 43.2 centimeters or 17 inches measured diagonally and has a native resolution of 1280 by 1024 pixels. The 4700 model’s hard-disk drive has a capacity of 80 GB, but the computer can handle up to 160 GB of hard-disk drive storage.

The Dell Dimension 4700 features the name “Dell” printed in capital letters inside a circle on the front of the tower’s front face. The computer was sold in some markets with a keyboard, speakers, and mouse. These accessories typically include the name “Dell” printed in capital letters somewhere on the device.

GENERAL

• Desktop-type: Work station system, Monitor included
• Product Form Factor: Mini tower
• Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.

PROCESSOR / CHIPSET:

• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz
• Data Bus Speed: 800 MHz
• Chipset Type: Intel 915G Express
• Processor Main Features: Hyper-Threading Technology
• Processor Socket: LGA775 Socket

CACHE MEMORY:

• Installed Size: L2 cache - 1 MB
• Cache Per Processor: 1 MB
• Type: L2 cache
• Per Processor Size: 1 MB
• Installed Size: 1 MB

RAM:

• Memory Speed: 400 MHz
• Memory Specification Compliance: PC2-3200
• Features: dual-channel memory architecture
• Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
• Installed Size: 512 MB
• Rated Memory Speed: 400 MHz

STORAGE:

• Interface Type: Serial ATA-150
• Type: DVD-ROM
• Read Speed: 48x
• Write Speed: 48x
• Rewrite Speed: 32x

MEMORY:

• Max Supported Size: 4 GB
• Form Factor: DIMM 240-pin
• Slots Qty: 4
• Empty Slots: 2

DISPLAY:

• Widescreen Display: No
• Type: LCD
• Diagonal Size (metric): 43.2 cm
• Display Resolution Abbreviation: SXGA

HARD DRIVE:

• Interface Type: SATA 1.5Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 7200 rpm
• Type: HDD
• Interface Class: Serial ATA
• Installed Qty: 1
• Capacity: 80 GB

AUDIO & VIDEO:

• Memory Allocation Technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0

STORAGE CONTROLLER:

• Type: 1 x SATA - integrated
• Interface Type: Serial ATA-150
• Type: Serial ATA
• Installed Qty: 1

INPUT:

• Type: keyboard (on selected markets only), mouse (on selected markets only)

STORAGE CONTROLLER (2ND):

• Type: 1 x IDE - integrated
• Controller Interface Type: ATA-100
• Installed Qty: 1

OPTICAL STORAGE:

• Drive Type: CD-RW
• Type: CD-RW
• Interface Type: IDE

PROCESSOR:

• Installed Qty: 1
• Max Supported Qty: 1
• Type: Pentium 4 HT
• Manufacturer: Intel
• Clock Speed: 3.20 GHz

OPTICAL STORAGE (2ND):

• Type: DVD-ROM
• Read Speed: 24x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
• Drive Type: DVD

FLOPPY DRIVE:

• Type: none

STORAGE REMOVABLE:

• Type: none

HEADER:

• Brand: Dell
• Product Line: Dell Dimension
• Model: 4700
• Compatibility: PC

NETWORKING:

• Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
• Form Factor: integrated

MONITOR:

• Monitor Type: LCD
• Native Resolution: 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
• Diagonal Size: 17 in
• Viewable Size: 17 in
• Response Time: 25 ms
• Pixel Pitch: 0.264 mm
• Image Brightness: 250 cd/m2
• Image Contrast Ratio: 400:1

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Color: midnight gray

SYSTEM:

• Type: personal computer
• Hard Drive Capacity: 160 GB

GRAPHICS CONTROLLER:

• Form Factor: integrated
• Graphics Processor: Intel GMA 900 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
• Video Memory: 224 MB (max)
• Video Interfaces: VGA

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT:

• Width: 7.2 in
• Depth: 16.7 in
• Height: 14.5 in

CHASSIS:

• Form Factor: tower
• Manufacturer Form Factor: mini tower

MAINBOARD:

• Processor Socket: LGA775 Socket
• Data Bus Speed: 800 MHz
• Chipset Type: Intel 915G Express

AUDIO OUTPUT:

• Form Factor: integrated
• Sound Output Mode: 5.1 channel surround
• Compliant Standards: AC '97, High Definition Audio

PRINTER:

• Type: none

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Form Factor: tower

POWER:

• Type: power supply

OPERATING SYSTEM / SOFTWARE:

• OS Provided: Type: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• OS Provided: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• Type: Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works Suite 2004, Sonic RecordNow

VIDEO OUTPUT:

• Graphics Processor: Intel GMA 900
• Graphics Processor Series: Intel GMA
• Video Interfaces: VGA

VIDEO MEMORY:

• Memory Allocation Technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0

SERVICE & SUPPORT DETAILS:

• Type: limited warranty
• Service Included: parts and labor
• Location: on-site
• Full Contract Period: 1 year

• Dell Dimension 4700 Support
• Dell Dimension 4700 Owner’s Manual
• Dell Dimension 4700 Specifications
• Wikipedia: Dell Dimension