Dell OptiPlex GX520 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex GX520 Support Question
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Question posted by Jdhhoc on March 2nd, 2014
How To Remove Or Change A Hard Disk In Optiplex Gx520 Mini Tower
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
...If you make better use of your computer.
is subject to change without the written permission of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary...and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; A02
Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are optional and may be used in this document to refer to avoid the problem...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... View 13 Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 15 Back-Panel Connectors 16
Removing the Computer Cover 18 Before You Begin 18 Mini Tower Computer 19 Desktop Computer 21 Small Form Factor Computer 22
Inside Your Computer 23 Mini Tower Computer 23 Desktop Computer 24 Small Form Factor Computer 25
Setting Up Your Computer 25
Solving Problems...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
...countries.
Quick Reference Guide
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Dell™ Product Information Guide
• How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings •... updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
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Quick Reference Guide DSS is necessary for your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care - Drivers, patches, and software updates
• Service and...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
.... Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer.
Mini tower chassis
type
• DCNE - premiersupport.dell.com
The Dell Premier Support website...See your operating system, use the Operating System CD.
NOTE: The color of your computer. Desktop chassis
• DCSM -
After you ordered.
• Regulatory model information and chassis &#...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9
...connectors on the diagnostic code. Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Insert a floppy disk into this button to turn off . • Steady green -
See "Power Problems" ...USB 2.0 connectors (2)
4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button
7 power light
8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector
Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
... most kinds of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge. Insert a floppy disk into this drive.
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Quick Reference Guide The badge can help you troubleshoot a computer problem....dell.com | support.dell.com
3 power button
4 Dell badge 5 power light
6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive
Press this button...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
..., press firmly, and turn the badge.
Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32.
6 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is established.
5 diagnostic lights
Use these lights to turn off the computer by pressing the power button for devices that...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
... User's Guide. See "System Lights" on and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone.
Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive.
Insert a floppy disk into this connector.
Small Form Factor Computer - 7 power light
8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive
Turns on page 31 for...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 17
... connector on the card. Connect USB devices such as a handheld device, to attach headphones and most speakers with your network or broadband device. Do not remove the cap. This light flashes yellow when the computer is recommended that you are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for your online User's Guide...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
..., perform the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. CAUTION: Before you begin any connector pins. NOTICE: When you disconnect a... off your computer.
1 Shut down your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Removing the Computer Cover
CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs before you disconnect the cable.
...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
...anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface. Mini Tower Computer
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching...harm internal components.
While you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the
padlock. 3 Lay the computer on its side as the metal at the back of the computer...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
... back as you lift the cover. 5 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage
points. 6 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a clean, nonabrasive surface.
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
...).
NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop.
Quick Reference Guide
29 Enter... that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on page 29). Then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
... list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD.
5 Close the test screen to return to run a test from system setup, ... Dell, technical support will ask for your online User's Guide.
You can customize the test by changing the test settings.
4 When the tests are running the test.
www.dell.com | support.dell...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 33
... into your computer.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. ..., see your online User's Guide.
• If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it , and then restart the computer.
•...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
...User's Guide.
diagnostic lights turn green briefly before
turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive.
• Check the computer message that appears on ...into your online User's Guide.
• If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. Continue until ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 36
... to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an ... support.dell.com
Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics
The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure.
1 Turn on your computer (if...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 37
... an earlier time is automatically disabled.
All calendar dates with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is selected, and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you prefer.
5 Click Next. To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 39
...select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the
instructions on your hard drive.
Windows XP Setup
1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears.... If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
5 Press the...repair option, and remove the CD.
4 If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection...
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