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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980
Setup and Features Information
Mini Tower - Desktop: DCNE1F; Front and Back View
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About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential
for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Service Manual - Page 1
.... Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
Working on Your Computer Specifications Removing and Replacing Parts System Board Layout System...
Service Manual - Page 2
... you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. 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...
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...module connectors (DIMM_14)
14
front panel connector (FRONTPANEL)
15 internal buzzer (BEEP)
16 password jumper (PSWD)
17 SATA drive connectors (SATA0-3)
18 intruder connector (INTRUDER)
19 internal...
Service Manual - Page 14
...when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to change Cancel modification Reset defaults
Navigation Keystrokes Keystroke
, left- Making changes in the boot menu does not ...devices 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 ...
Service Manual - Page 19
...ROM Drive and press . Back to Contents Page
Diagnostics
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Diagnostic Lights
Dell Diagnostics
...NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is active. Enter system setup (see the Windows desktop. Turn on Dell computers. NOTE: If you see Entering System Setup), review your computer...
Service Manual - Page 26
... 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. For additional safety best practices information...
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. Slide the drive release latch toward the base of the computer. Removing the Drive Panel
1. 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
... Flash Player from the optical drive. Remove the drive panel. 3. 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. Back to view the following illustrations...
Service Manual - Page 35
....dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive
1. 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
... panel, release the tabs.
Remove the drive cover. 3. Remove the hard drive. 5. Remove the optical drive. 4. 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. For additional safety...
Service Manual - Page 41
... expansion slot release latch. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Cover
1. 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. For additional safety best practices information...
Service Manual - Page 43
... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Wireless Module
1. 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...
Service Manual - Page 49
... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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. Disconnect the hard-drive power, data...
Service Manual - Page 52
... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
Service Manual - Page 57
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. For additional safety best practices information, ...
Service Manual - Page 59
... the system board. Removing the Internal Speaker
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. 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. For additional safety best practices information...
Service Manual - Page 62
... Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Disconnect the front thermal sensor cable from the system board. Back to Contents Page
Front Thermal Sensor
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...
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