Dell OptiPlex 160 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex 160 Support Question
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Question posted by orfabo on August 26th, 2014
Optiplex 160 Will Not Power On
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on September 13th, 2014 4:07 PM
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Often when a computer won't turn on, it's because one of two components has failed: either the power supply unit or the motherboard (assuming you've ruled out the power coming in from the wall or surge protector as the problem).
Power supplies are generally not terribly expensive, compared to other components. If you're not getting any power at all, the power supply is a likely culprit. It's a much cheaper option to try than the motherboard. If you have a voltmeter or a power supply tester, you can check the power supply to verify that it's not supplying any power.
The motherboard is expensive to replace, so if you think the motherboard is the problem (if you've tried the power supply or ruled it out as the problem) it might be cheaper to get a new computer than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
Power supplies are generally not terribly expensive, compared to other components. If you're not getting any power at all, the power supply is a likely culprit. It's a much cheaper option to try than the motherboard. If you have a voltmeter or a power supply tester, you can check the power supply to verify that it's not supplying any power.
The motherboard is expensive to replace, so if you think the motherboard is the problem (if you've tried the power supply or ruled it out as the problem) it might be cheaper to get a new computer than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 160 Setup and Features Information
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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 2
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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 3
...of the procedures in this section, read the safety information
that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface on which to overheat. When positioning your computer, ... your computer. You should never put your computer. NOTE: Some devices may cause it is powered on all other sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you did not order them. 1 Connect...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 4
2 Connect a USB device such as a keyboard or mouse. 3 Connect the network cable. 4 Connect the power cable.
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 5
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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 6
... a physical connection to the network. blue light - green light - The computer is powered on integrated network adapter)
blue light - A blinking blue light indicates the computer is reading...issues.
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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 8
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Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. is subject to ...
Dell™ Cable Security Kit Tech Sheet - Page 1
... these materials in the U.S.A. Printed in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are connected to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell...
Dell™ Cable Security Kit Tech Sheet - Page 13
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Dell™ Wall/Under-Desk Mount Tech Sheet - Page 1
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Mounting the Chassis to the Wall Bracket
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Dell™ Wall/Under-Desk Mount Tech Sheet - Page 2
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Dell™ Wall/Under-Desk Mount Tech Sheet - Page 14
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Dell™ Monitor Mount Tech Sheet - Page 2
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Dell™ Monitor Mount Tech Sheet - Page 14
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