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Related Dell OptiPlex 980 Manual Pages

Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1

Y991Mam1.fm Page 1 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:39 PM Dell™ OptiPlex980 Setup and Features Information Mini Tower - Desktop: DCNE1F; Front and Back View 1 2 34 12 11 5 19 6 7 18 8 9 10 About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. 13 ...
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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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™ OptiPlex980 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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