Dell OptiPlex 745 Support Question
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Question posted by frazcopia on July 18th, 2014
How To Remove Back Cover On Dell Modem Optiplex 745
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Quick Reference
Guide - Page 2
... indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are registered trademarks of your computer. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, and DCCY
August 2006
P/N JH470
Rev. Information in...
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 3
... Form Factor Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 23
Removing the Computer Cover 24 Before You Begin 25 Mini Tower Computer 26 Desktop Computer 27 Small Form Factor Computer 28 Ultra-... Your Monitor 45 Power Connections 46
Solving Problems 46 Dell Diagnostics 46 System Lights 49
Contents
3 Back-Panel Connectors 11 Desktop Computer - Back View 18 Small Form Factor Computer ...
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Guide - Page 5
... Desktop System Software (DSS)
• How to remove ...and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems
Find It Here
Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer.
You can be available in certain countries. Dell™ OptiPlex...
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Guide - Page 12
... sound or telephony program.
7 USB 2.0 connectors (6) Use the back USB connectors for your network. Do not remove the cap. Connect the other end of the network cable to the connector on " state.
5 line-out...If you use the y-cable that you purchased an optional graphics card, this light appear to be covered by a cap. NOTE: If you must use the connector on the back panel of your computer....
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Guide - Page 16
... network jack or your network or broadband device.
A high volume of a network cable to be covered by a cap. NOTE: If you are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for devices that..., to the network adapter connector on the card.
Connect the other end of your computer. Do not remove the cap. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer.
• Yellow -...
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Guide - Page 21
Do not remove the cap.
Front View
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1 USB connectors (2)
Use the front USB connectors for devices that you are COM1 for serial connector 1 and ...card. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer -
NOTE: If you use the y-cable that you purchased an optional graphics card, this connector will be covered by a cap. Connect your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector.
Quick Reference
Guide - Page 23
Back View
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1 diagnostic lights
2 computer cover release knob 3 back-panel connectors
4 power connector 5 vents
See...
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Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to remove the cover. Insert the power cable. Quick Reference Guide
23 To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Rotate this knob in ...
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Guide - Page 24
.... • Yellow -
A high volume of light codes that you have a DVI-compatible monitor, plug the cable from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
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Quick Reference Guide
Removing the Computer Cover
CAUTION: Before you must use the connector on the back panel. On computers with your network or broadband device. The amber light...
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Guide - Page 25
...NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. Also, before removing the cover.
The computer turns off your computer from the electrical outlet before you begin working inside...system board. 4 If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instructions, see the documentation that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer from their ...
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Guide - Page 26
... harm internal components. book.book Page 26 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" on page 26). • Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Desktop Computer" on page 27). • Remove the small form factor computer cover (see "Small Form Factor Computer" on page 28). •...
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Guide - Page 27
... against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. book.book Page 27 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
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1 security cable slot
2 cover release latch
3 padlock ring
Desktop Computer
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...
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Guide - Page 28
... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the illustration. Ensure that a graphic card heatsink has had sufficient time to cool before removing the computer cover.
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CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the hinge tabs and set it .
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1 security cable slot...
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Guide - Page 29
... the release latch back as you lift the cover.
4 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the bottom hinges as leverage points.
5 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on the back panel, remove the padlock.
3 Locate the cover release latch shown in "Before You Begin" on...
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Guide - Page 30
... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. 1 Follow the procedures in the illustration. book.book Page 30 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer
CAUTION: Before you...
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Guide - Page 49
...voltage selection switch on the power on , and the computer is operating normally.
To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.
Blinks green several A configuration error...
4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD.
5 Close the test screen to return to see if ...
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Guide - Page 51
...• If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it and restart the computer.
For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide.
restart the computer... USB failure has occurred. Continue until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it , and then restart the computer...
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Guide - Page 52
... memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer.
For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide.
• If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module, and then restart the computer. This beep code...
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Guide - Page 57
...installed and you want to recover your current Windows XP
data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select that ... for your computer (or
accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next. 10 Enter the date, time, and ...
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Guide - Page 58
...Windows.
1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Drivers for ... 16, 2006 3:18 PM
18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD....Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for...
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Guide - Page 59
..., August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
Index
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beep codes, 52
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CDs operating system, 6
conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 53
cover removing, 24
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Dell Diagnostics, 46 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics
beep codes, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 46 documentation End User License
Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 6
drivers...
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