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... trade names other GX270 components, see the Dell OptiPlex GX270 Systems User's Guide. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to hardware or loss of your computer. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual Safety Instructions Opening the Computer Cover Chassis...
... trade names other GX270 components, see the Dell OptiPlex GX270 Systems User's Guide. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to hardware or loss of your computer. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual Safety Instructions Opening the Computer Cover Chassis...
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... light on the front of the computer. Open the computer cover. Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
... light on the front of the computer. Open the computer cover. Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
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... that your computer and all attached devices from the system board, verify that could harm internal components. Back to Contents Page Control Panel Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual Removing the Control Panel Replacing the Control Panel CAUTION: Before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to ground the system board...
... that your computer and all attached devices from the system board, verify that could harm internal components. Back to Contents Page Control Panel Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual Removing the Control Panel Replacing the Control Panel CAUTION: Before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to ground the system board...
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... side) Small Desktop Computer Shut down your computer and all attached devices from the computer. 4. Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in the illustration. Disconnect your computer, turn off when...
... side) Small Desktop Computer Shut down your computer and all attached devices from the computer. 4. Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in the illustration. Disconnect your computer, turn off when...
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... fold cables out of the cover until it into the computer. 4. Cover was previously removed. 5. Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen...
... fold cables out of the cover until it into the computer. 4. Cover was previously removed. 5. Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen...
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... as the metal at the back of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "Safety Instructions." Back to Contents Page I/O Panel Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual Removing the I/O Panel Replacing the I/O Panel CAUTION: Before you can replace it correctly. 4. Ensure that you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from...
... as the metal at the back of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "Safety Instructions." Back to Contents Page I/O Panel Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual Removing the I/O Panel Replacing the I/O Panel CAUTION: Before you can replace it correctly. 4. Ensure that you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from...
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... unpainted metal surface to dissipate any of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in "Safety Instructions." Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply CAUTION: Before you begin any static electricity that could harm internal components. To locate the...
... unpainted metal surface to dissipate any of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in "Safety Instructions." Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply CAUTION: Before you begin any static electricity that could harm internal components. To locate the...
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Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual Small Form-Factor System Board 1 floppy-drive connector (DSKT) 2 CD/DVD drive connector (IDE2) 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 5 IDE hard-drive connector (...
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual Small Form-Factor System Board 1 floppy-drive connector (DSKT) 2 CD/DVD drive connector (IDE2) 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 5 IDE hard-drive connector (...
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...in the sequence indicated. Always follow installation instructions closely. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Safety Instructions Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual General When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal Use the following steps in ...When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Before you are not located where they can cause fire or electric shock by Dell. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. l If your computer, and then from the electrical outlet. l Before you ...
...in the sequence indicated. Always follow installation instructions closely. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Safety Instructions Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Service Manual General When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal Use the following steps in ...When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Before you are not located where they can cause fire or electric shock by Dell. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. l If your computer, and then from the electrical outlet. l Before you ...