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... Opening the Computer Cover 13 Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers . . 13 Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers 13 Inside Your Computer 14 Small Form-factor Computer 14 Small Desktop Computer 14 Desktop Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21...
... Opening the Computer Cover 13 Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers . . 13 Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers 13 Inside Your Computer 14 Small Form-factor Computer 14 Small Desktop Computer 14 Desktop Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21...
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...-Tower chassis 6 Quick Reference Guide The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Troubleshooting - Small form-factor chassis • DHS - NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on my computer configuration • Service contract for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your OptiPlex User's Guide for corporate, government...
...-Tower chassis 6 Quick Reference Guide The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Troubleshooting - Small form-factor chassis • DHS - NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on my computer configuration • Service contract for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your OptiPlex User's Guide for corporate, government...
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Front and Back Views Small Form-Factor Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button CD/DVD-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) floppy-drive eject button Microsoft Windows Product Key headphone connector hard-drive activity light network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light power button power light line-in connector line-out connector card slots (2) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector diagnostic lights microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 7
Front and Back Views Small Form-Factor Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button CD/DVD-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) floppy-drive eject button Microsoft Windows Product Key headphone connector hard-drive activity light network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light power button power light line-in connector line-out connector card slots (2) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector diagnostic lights microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 7
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... remove the lock if a lock is attached. 2 Locate the two release buttons shown in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: When opening the small mini-tower computer, first press the release button on the right side of the computer with the other hand. Before opening the cover. Desktop and...with one hand while pulling up on the top of the cover with one hand while pulling up on the back of the computer. Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers NOTICE: Ensure that you lift the cover. Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any cables. 3 Raise...
... remove the lock if a lock is attached. 2 Locate the two release buttons shown in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: When opening the small mini-tower computer, first press the release button on the right side of the computer with the other hand. Before opening the cover. Desktop and...with one hand while pulling up on the top of the cover with one hand while pulling up on the back of the computer. Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers NOTICE: Ensure that you lift the cover. Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any cables. 3 Raise...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside Your Computer Small Form-factor Computer floppy drive hard drive heat sink and blower assembly padlock ring PCI-E x16 connector Small Desktop Computer CD/DVD drive floppy drive system board heat sink and blower assembly PCI-E x16 connector PCI-E x1 connector 14 Quick Reference Guide CD/DVD drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch SATA connector system board power supply hard drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch SATA connector(s) (2) NOTE: Your computer may not have the SATA1 connector. power supply card cage
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside Your Computer Small Form-factor Computer floppy drive hard drive heat sink and blower assembly padlock ring PCI-E x16 connector Small Desktop Computer CD/DVD drive floppy drive system board heat sink and blower assembly PCI-E x16 connector PCI-E x1 connector 14 Quick Reference Guide CD/DVD drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch SATA connector system board power supply hard drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch SATA connector(s) (2) NOTE: Your computer may not have the SATA1 connector. power supply card cage
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... solid green. recovery completion, and then restart the YYYG computer. A possible processor failure has occurred. For information on reinstalling YYGY the processor, see your small form factor, small desktop, and small mini-tower computers have four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the back panel. NOTE: The orientation of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any...
... solid green. recovery completion, and then restart the YYYG computer. A possible processor failure has occurred. For information on reinstalling YYGY the processor, see your small form factor, small desktop, and small mini-tower computers have four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the back panel. NOTE: The orientation of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any...