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Quick Reference - Page 2
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... permission of your computer. Model DCSM and DCNE
September 2007
P/N JY235
Rev. A00 Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are registered trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.
Dell Inc. is subject...
Quick Reference - Page 6
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... Agreement
• How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve
problems
Dell OptiPlex™ 330 User's Guide
Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→...
User's Guide - Page 2
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User's Guide - Page 15
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... Agreement
NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide
• How to remove and replace parts
Dell OptiPlex™ 330 User's Guide
• Specifications
Microsoft Windows Help and Support
• How to configure system settings
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• How to set up a printer
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User's Guide - Page 35
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... use the padlock rings, insert a commercially available padlock through the rings, and then lock the padlock.
6 cover release latch Use this latch to the inside of the system air vents are for more information).
3 power connector Insert ...
Padlock rings are blocked. Blocking them would cause serious thermal problems.
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35 CAUTION: Ensure that none of the computer.
User's Guide - Page 209
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... in "Before You Begin" on the back panel, remove the padlock. 3 Slide the cover release latch back as you lift the cover. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to avoid scratching either...always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Desktop Computer Parts
209 Desktop Computer Parts
Removing the Computer Cover
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the parts...
User's Guide - Page 210
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1 security cable slot 3 padlock ring
2 cover release latch
4 Pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage points.
5 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a soft ... View of Your Computer
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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User's Guide - Page 220
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... but not replacing a card, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 209). 3 Rotate the release tab on the card retention latch until it snaps open. 4 If you are installing a new card... card slots (SLOT2, SLOT3) See "System Board Components" on page 212 for installation.
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User's Guide - Page 221
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1 release tab 3 card-edge pins
2 card 4 card connector
NOTE: See the documentation that the card is fully seated in the connector and press down firmly.
Ensure ...
User's Guide - Page 224
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... a PCI card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
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Desktop Computer Parts Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel (see "I /O ...Enter system setup (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 209).
3 Gently push the release tab on page 253).
15 If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to the add-in the...
User's Guide - Page 225
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... over empty card-slot openings is necessary to electrical outlets, and then turn
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225 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable...card retention latch into place.
The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. 1
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1 release tab 3 card 5 card connector
2 card retention latch 4 card-edge pins
5 If you are removing the card permanently, ...
User's Guide - Page 231
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... does not have the plastic hard-drive bracket
attached, remove the bracket from the existing drive by unsnapping it from the drive, using the two release tabs.
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1 hard drive 3 plastic hard-drive bracket
2 release tabs (2)
5 Attach the bracket to the new drive by snapping it onto the drive...
User's Guide - Page 232
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1 securing tabs (2) 3 release tabs (2)
2 drive 4 plastic hard-drive bracket
6 Connect the power and data cables to the drive.
7 Locate the correct slot for the drive, and slide the ... all cables to be certain that they are properly connected and firmly
seated. 11 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
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User's Guide - Page 234
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... towards the back of the computer.
NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. 1
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1 drive release latch (blue)
2 floppy drive
NOTE: Since the following steps do not require the complete removal of the CD/DVD drive, it is not... drive.
3 Remove the optical drive and carefully set it aside (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 257).
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User's Guide - Page 237
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... system setup (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 111).
Then, lift up on the drive release latch and slide the drive towards the back of the procedures in this section, follow the ... first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.
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237 CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, laceration by running the Dell Diagnostics (see ...
User's Guide - Page 238
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...your computer.
2 Follow the procedures in system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 79).
2 1
1 drive release latch
2 optical drive
9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
10 Configure the ... accompanied the drive to the replacement drive.
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User's Guide - Page 241
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...the procedures in system setup (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 212). 5 Carefully press the battery release lever away from the battery and the battery will pop out. To replace the battery: 1 Record... page 209). 4 Locate the battery socket (see "System Board Components" on page 111). Desktop Computer Parts
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Replace the battery only with FCC regulations, it is locked in the Product ...
User's Guide - Page 242
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9 Enter system setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the computer chassis.
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Desktop Computer Parts You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 257). NOTICE...network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into place.
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1 battery release lever 2 battery (positive side)
7 Replace the computer cover (see "System Setup" on page 79) and ...
User's Guide - Page 244
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... 3 screws (2) 5 AC power connector
2 power supply 4 voltage selection switch (red)
6 Press the release button located on the floor of the computer chassis.
7 Remove the optical drive and carefully set it aside (see "Optical Drive" on page 237... by approximately 1 inch.
9 Lift the power supply up and out of the computer.
10 Slide the replacement power supply into place.
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