Dell OptiPlex SX260 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex SX260 Support Question
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Question posted by gniksand on January 21st, 2014
How To Open Dell Optiplex Sx260 Hard Drive
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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 4
... hardware or loss of your computer. If you how to avoid the problem.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A03 All rights reserved.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
... the Cable Cover 17 Attaching the Stand to the Mounting Plate 19 Finding Information and Assistance 21 Solving Problems 22 Troubleshooting Tools 23 Using the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD 23 Running the Dell Diagnostics 24 Running the Dell IDE Hard-Drive Diagnostics 25
Contents 3
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
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4 Contents Only 30 Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only 31 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only 33 Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 34 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 35 Intel...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
To obtain the latest versions of the documents on your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. and safety, regulatory, and warranty information about your hard drive, go to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
About This Guide
This document contains getting started/setup;
Regulatory Model Number and Chassis Type DCT = Ultra small formfactor (USF) computer
Features...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
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cable cover
hard-drive cover (open cover to access module device locking switch)
module bay
computer cover
power adapter
chassis-stand mounting plate
computer stand
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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
... in a closed-in a ventilated area, such
as a desk top or on or tripped over.
• Do not push any objects into the openings of your computer; www.dell.com | support.dell.com
CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)
• To help protect your computer from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
... and cards with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. CAUTION: There is incorrectly installed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
When Using Your Computer (continued)
When Working Inside Your Computer
Before you open the computer cover, perform the following steps in instructions otherwise provided to the computer. 3 Ground yourself by...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
... NOTICE: To ensure proper ventilation, do not place your computer vertically or horizontally under a desktop or tabletop, use the optional wall-mount bracket instead of the procedures listed below, read and...computer.
To order this bracket, contact Dell. NOTICE: Do not place your monitor on page 7. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Getting Started/Setup
CAUTION: Before performing any of...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
To install a CD, DVD, or second hard drive in the module bay.
module device locking switch
Setup and Quick Reference Guide 13 Your Dell computer ships with either a floppy drive or an airbay installed in the module bay, first remove the airbay and then install the device. 2 Installing a Device in the Module Bay
NOTE: To locate the module device locking switch, remove the hard-drive cover.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
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3 Attaching the Stand
NOTE: If you are installing the computer under a desktop or tabletop and is in a high-vibration environment, use the optional wall-mount bracket instead of the computer.
2 When the stand is in place, tighten the screw. NOTICE: If your computer is oriented under a desktop or tabletop...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
CAUTION: To help prevent electric shock, use only the power adapter and power cable provided, and ensure that they are plugged into a properly grounded power source. SX260
SX270
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5 Connecting External Devices
NOTE: Connect only one keyboard and one mouse.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
...the adapter as shown.
6 Attaching the Cable Cover
NOTICE: If you are installing the computer under a desktop or tabletop, do not place the computer face-down so that the surface comes in contact with the... the computer. 2 Hold the bottom piece of the cable cover and align the four tabs with a hard surface. Connecting a VGA Monitor If you have a VGA monitor and a DVI connector on the back of...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
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4 Grasp the top piece of the cable cover and align the two tabs with the two slots in the computer's back panel.
5 Insert the ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 23
...'s Guide
Depending on your operating system, double-click the User's Guides icon on your desktop or click the Start button and then click Help and Support to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your hard drive. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 21 Finding Information and Assistance
What Are You Looking For...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 25
...the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Setup...opens to inform you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for more information, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the back of the computer. • Diagnostic Lights - A series of computer problems. For more information about these features. Located on page 24. Troubleshooting Tools
The Dell...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
... Topic pull-down and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive fails, run the Dell IDE Hard-Drive Diagnostics (see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer, click Drivers from your hard drive or the Drivers and Utilities CD. To view all...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 27
... computer through the Start menu and try again. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 25 On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that tests the hard drive to the devices specified in your computer is reported, see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
...your service contract is lost or corrupted data. Please refer to that contract for details on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S.
What will... replacement part, but we ship the replacement part to us within 30 days, we will Dell do not receive the original part within 30 days after we will you return the original ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
..., or Individual Home Consumers who purchased through an Employee Purchase Program:
Technical Support Customer Service
Dell-Branded Memory
Canada Only 1-800-847-4096
1-800-387-5757 1-800-326-9463
1-800-...Dellbranded hardware products returned to us that are available to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the following table. or damaged or lost or corrupted...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 35
... credit will not include any shipping and handling charges shown on the hard drive(s) and any defective part with new or refurbished parts, if we will require a valid credit card number at 1-800-847-4096. How will you receive them to Dell up the data on your packing slip or invoice) for the...
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