Dell OptiPlex 980 Support Question
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Question posted by DonSwrossly on May 3rd, 2014
How To Reset Bios Password On Dell Optiplex 980
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Answer #1: Posted by sabrie on May 5th, 2014 6:26 PM
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Related Dell OptiPlex 980 Manual Pages
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
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980
Setup and Features Information
Mini Tower -
Service Manual - Page 1
... rights reserved. Intel, Pentium, and Core are not followed. disclaims any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than its own. A00 Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
Working on Your Computer Specifications Removing and Replacing Parts System Board Layout System Setup Diagnostics
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE...
Service Manual - Page 2
...the product. Hold a card by its pull-tab, not on Your Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off ...
To avoid damaging your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is unplugged to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
CAUTION: To ...
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
... all fields Exit BIOS Change a setting Select field to user-definable settings. Back to Contents Page
System Setup
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop
Boot Menu Navigation Keystrokes...on the bootable devices installed in the BIOS. Making changes in the boot menu does not make changes to change Cancel modification Reset defaults
Navigation Keystrokes Keystroke
, left-...
Service Manual - Page 19
Back to Contents Page
Diagnostics
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Diagnostic Lights
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
It is optional and may not ship with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. 2.
When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that...
Service Manual - Page 26
... back 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 28
... back 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. Follow the procedures in Before...
Service Manual - Page 30
... procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. 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.
Removing the Drive Panel
1. For...
Service Manual - Page 32
... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. 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...
Service Manual - Page 35
... hard drive. 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.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working...
Service Manual - Page 38
... front panel, release the tabs. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
Service Manual - Page 41
... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Pull back the expansion slot release latch.
Removing the Cover
1. Back to Contents Page
Expansion Card
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
Service Manual - Page 43
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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. Lift the ...
Service Manual - Page 49
... in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Disconnect the hard-drive power, data, processor-fan power cables on the processor fan.
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
... the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Release all the cables on the processor fan. 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.
For additional safety best practices...
Service Manual - Page 57
... Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
Service Manual - Page 59
... Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the system board.
Removing the Internal Speaker
1. 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...
Service Manual - Page 62
... in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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. Disconnect...
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