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Question posted by SHcj on April 13th, 2014
Optiplex 980 Does Not Boot Up Amber Light 3 4
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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1
... cable connector 16 back panel connectors 17 expansion card slots (4) 18 power supply diagnostic button 19 power supply diagnostic light
Models: Mini Tower: DCSM1F; Desktop: DCNE1F; and Small Form Factor: DCCY1F series
February 2010 Y991Mam1.fm Page 1 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:39 PM
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980
Setup and Features Information
Mini Tower -
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 6
...-on state. indicates a problem with Intel i7 and Intel i5 quad-core processors. Blinking amber light -
indicates a problem with the system board.
PCI-E x16 graphics card
Upto 1759 MB ...light - Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacity Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory
four DIMM slots 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz DDR3 1 GB 16 GB
Drives
Mini Tower Desktop...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 7
... computer. Off (no light) - adapter
Control Lights and Diagnostic Lights (continued)
Power supply light
Green light - NOTE: You can test the health of computer
Link integrity light on integrated network adapter
Green light - AC power must be
connected during this test. A good connection exists between the network and the computer. Diagnostic lights
Four amber lights located on and is...
Service Manual - Page 1
... whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. May 2010 Rev. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
Working on Your Computer Specifications Removing and Replacing Parts System Board ...systems are not applicable. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are not followed. is subject to hardware or loss of data if instructions are ...
Service Manual - Page 2
... computer.
For additional safety best practices information, see Turning Off Your Computer). Do not touch the components or contacts 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...
Service Manual - Page 8
... factor Maximum heat dissipation Mini-tower
Desktop
255 W (EPA)
255 W (EPA)
235 W (EPA)
1000 BTU/hr (EPA)
1000 BTU/hr (EPA)
305 W (nonEPA) 255 W (nonEPA) 235 W (nonEPA)
1603 BTU/hr (non-EPA)
1341 BTU/hr (non-EPA) Drive activity light
blinking blue - Diagnostic lights
four amber lights on integrated yellow light - a good 10 Mbps connection exists...
Service Manual - Page 11
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 ...
Service Manual - Page 12
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
...
Service Manual - Page 14
...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...screens.
Using the boot menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in this key, press when the keyboard lights first flash. ...
Service Manual - Page 19
...Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that the device you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics software works only on (... the boot sequence for one time only. Back to Contents Page
Diagnostics
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Diagnostic Lights
Dell ...
Service Manual - Page 26
... the cover release latch. 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. For additional safety best practices...
Service Manual - Page 28
... the cover release latch. 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...
Service Manual - Page 30
....com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Drive Panel
1. 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.
Service Manual - Page 32
Remove the drive panel. 3. Back to view the following illustrations. 1.
Disconnect the power cable from Adobe.com 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. Removing the Optical Drive
NOTE: You ...
Service Manual - Page 35
... Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
Service Manual - Page 38
.... Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the drive cover. 3. Remove the hard drive. 5. 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. Removing the Cover
1.
Service Manual - Page 41
.... 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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. Pull back the expansion slot release...
Service Manual - Page 43
.... Lift the wireless antenna port release tab, and push the wireless antennae port towards the power supply.
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. Removing the Wireless Module
1.
Service Manual - Page 49
... Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Removing the Fan
1. 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.
Service Manual - Page 52
.... Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Removing the Heat Sink and Processor
1. 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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