Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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... Blue light - A good connection exists between the network and the computer. For information on the diagnostic lights, see the Service Manual available on the Dell Support website at the back of the computer. A good 10 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. A ... - Diagnostic lights Four amber lights located on and is reading data from or writing data to the power connector (at support.dell.com/manuals. A blinking yellow light integrated network indicates that the computer is functional. A good 100 Mbps connection exists between the network and...
... Blue light - A good connection exists between the network and the computer. For information on the diagnostic lights, see the Service Manual available on the Dell Support website at the back of the computer. A good 10 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. A ... - Diagnostic lights Four amber lights located on and is reading data from or writing data to the power connector (at support.dell.com/manuals. A blinking yellow light integrated network indicates that the computer is functional. A good 100 Mbps connection exists between the network and...
Service Manual
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... either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction of this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower Working on Your Computer Specifications Removing and Replacing Parts System Board Layout System...
... either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction of this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower Working on Your Computer Specifications Removing and Replacing Parts System Board Layout System...
Service Manual
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... computer from their electrical outlets. 5. Disconnect your computer and all network cables from the network device. 3. Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use...
... computer from their electrical outlets. 5. Disconnect your computer and all network cables from the network device. 3. Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use...
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Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower Cover Drive Cover Optical Drive Hard Drive/Cage Front Panel Expansion Card Wireless Module Processor Fan Heat Sink and Processor Memory Module Internal Speaker Front Thermal Sensor Power Supply Control Panel Front I/O Panel Intrusion Switch Coin-Cell Battery System Board Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower Cover Drive Cover Optical Drive Hard Drive/Cage Front Panel Expansion Card Wireless Module Processor Fan Heat Sink and Processor Memory Module Internal Speaker Front Thermal Sensor Power Supply Control Panel Front I/O Panel Intrusion Switch Coin-Cell Battery System Board Back to Contents Page
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page System Board Layout Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower 1 service mode jumper (Service_Mode) 2 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 PCI card connectors ( SLOT 2 & 3) 5 PCI Express x16 card connector(SLOT1) 6 PCI Express x16 (wired as ...
Back to Contents Page System Board Layout Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower 1 service mode jumper (Service_Mode) 2 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 PCI card connectors ( SLOT 2 & 3) 5 PCI Express x16 card connector(SLOT1) 6 PCI Express x16 (wired as ...
Service Manual
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...Board Displays the following BIOS and System Setup options: Bring up the diagnostics for the computer. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop Boot Menu Navigation Keystrokes Entering System Setup System Setup Menu Options Boot Menu Press or when the... Dell™ logo appears to initiate a one -time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. Making ...
...Board Displays the following BIOS and System Setup options: Bring up the diagnostics for the computer. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop Boot Menu Navigation Keystrokes Entering System Setup System Setup Menu Options Boot Menu Press or when the... Dell™ logo appears to initiate a one -time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. Making ...
Service Manual
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... sequence for one time only. Then shut down and restart the computer. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics It is recommended that you print these procedures before you see a message stating that no...
... sequence for one time only. Then shut down and restart the computer. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics It is recommended that you print these procedures before you see a message stating that no...
Service Manual
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... has occurred. No memory modules are not lit after the computer successfully boots to install additional memory modules (one module (see your service manual), then reinstall one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all internal and external peripherals, and restart... the computer. Reseat the processor. If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see your service manual) and restart the computer. Reinstall all USB devices and check all peripheral cards from the power supply unit. The computer is probably...
... has occurred. No memory modules are not lit after the computer successfully boots to install additional memory modules (one module (see your service manual), then reinstall one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all internal and external peripherals, and restart... the computer. Reseat the processor. If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see your service manual) and restart the computer. Reinstall all USB devices and check all peripheral cards from the power supply unit. The computer is probably...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Cover NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com to Contents Page Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to view the following illustrations. 1. Pull back the cover release latch. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Cover NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com to Contents Page Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to view the following illustrations. 1. Pull back the cover release latch. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
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Pull back the cover release latch. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to view the following illustrations. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Cover NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com to Contents Page Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Pull back the cover release latch. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to view the following illustrations. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Cover NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com to Contents Page Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
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Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Slide the drive release latch toward the base of the computer. Back to Contents Page Drive Panel Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Drive Panel 1.
Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Slide the drive release latch toward the base of the computer. Back to Contents Page Drive Panel Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Drive Panel 1.
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... the power cable from Adobe.com to view the following illustrations. 1. Removing the Optical Drive NOTE: You may need to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to install Adobe Flash Player from...
... the power cable from Adobe.com to view the following illustrations. 1. Removing the Optical Drive NOTE: You may need to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to install Adobe Flash Player from...
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Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
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To remove the lower front panel, release the tabs. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Cover 1. Remove the optical drive. 4. Remove the drive cover. 3. Back to Contents Page Front Panel Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the hard drive. 5.
To remove the lower front panel, release the tabs. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Cover 1. Remove the optical drive. 4. Remove the drive cover. 3. Back to Contents Page Front Panel Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the hard drive. 5.
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Pull back the expansion slot release latch. Back to Contents Page Expansion Card Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Cover 1.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Pull back the expansion slot release latch. Back to Contents Page Expansion Card Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Cover 1.
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Wireless Module Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Wireless Module 1. Lift the wireless antenna port release tab, and push the wireless antennae port towards the power supply.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Wireless Module Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Wireless Module 1. Lift the wireless antenna port release tab, and push the wireless antennae port towards the power supply.
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Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Disconnect the hard-drive power, data, processor-fan power cables on the processor fan. Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Fan 1.
Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Disconnect the hard-drive power, data, processor-fan power cables on the processor fan. Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Fan 1.
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Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Heat Sink and Processor 1. Release all the cables on the processor fan. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Heat Sink and Processor Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Heat Sink and Processor 1. Release all the cables on the processor fan. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Heat Sink and Processor Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
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Back to release the memory module. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Push down on the memory retention clips to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Back to release the memory module. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Push down on the memory retention clips to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
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Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the system board. Removing the Internal Speaker 1. Back to Contents Page Internal Speaker Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the system board. Removing the Internal Speaker 1. Back to Contents Page Internal Speaker Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.