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Dell 160L manual

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  • Page 1

    Dell™OptiPlex™160LServiceManual  Removing the Computer Cover Control Panel I/O Panel Power Supply System Board Replacing the Computer Cover  To remove or replace all other 160L components, see the 160L Systems User's Guide .   Notes, Notices, and Cautions        Information in this d[...]

  • Page 2

    Back to Contents Page  Control Panel Dell™OptiPlex™160LServiceManual  Removing the Control Panel  Replacing the Control Panel   1.  Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2.  Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically t[...]

  • Page 3

     Replacing the Control Panel 1.  Insert the control panel tab into the notch on the chassis. 2.  Ensure that the control panel lever is secured by the tab on the chassis. 3.  Connect the control panel cable to the connector on the system board.   4.  Replace the computer cover.  5.  Connect your computer and devices to el[...]

  • Page 4

    Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™OptiPlex™160LServiceManual 1.  Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. 2.  Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 3. Place the cover on the computer. 4. Slide the cover toward the front of the computer until it [...]

  • Page 5

    Back to Contents Page  I/O Panel Dell™OptiPlex™160LServiceManual  Removing the I/O Panel  Replacing the I/O Panel   1.  Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2.  Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when[...]

  • Page 6

     4.  Remove the two screws that secure the I/O panel to the computer.   5.  Remove the I/O panel and disconnect the sound/USB cable from the I/O panel.  1  side hinges (3) 4 release lever 2  front panel 5 middle tab 3  top tab 6 bottom tab 1  screws (2) 2  I/O panel 3  sound/USB cable 4  tie wrap cord[...]

  • Page 7

    Replacing the I/O Panel 1.  Attach the sound/USB cable to the new I/O panel. 2.  Insert the I/O panel into the I/O cage and replace the screws that you removed in step4 .   3.  Reattach the front panel to the side hinges, and then rotate it until it snaps onto the front of the computer.   4.  Reinstall the hard drive(s). [...]

  • Page 8

    5.  Replace the computer cover.  6.  Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.[...]

  • Page 9

    Back to Contents Page  Power Supply Dell™OptiPlex™160LServiceManual  Removing the Power Supply  Replacing the Power Supply  DC Power Connectors   1.  Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2.  Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices[...]

  • Page 10

     5.  Remove the power supply from the computer.  Replacing the Power Supply 1.  Slide the power supply into place. 2.  Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer. 3.  Reinstall the fan assembly. 4.  Reconnect the DC power cables to the drives and system board. 5.  Replace the computer co[...]

  • Page 11

     12 - volt Power Connector Peripheral Power Connectors  Floppy Drive Power Connector  Back to Contents Page  2  +3.3 VDC  Orange 3  COM  Black 4  +5 VDC  Red  5  COM  Black  6  +5 VDC  Red  7  COM  Black  8  PWR_OK  Gray  9  +5 VSB  Purple  10  +12 VDC ?[...]

  • Page 12

    Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™OptiPlex™160LServiceManual  System Board Components  Jumper Settings  Replacing the System Board  System Board Components    Jumper Settings  1  power connector (J21) 10  front - panel audio connector (J29) 2  hard - drive connector (J23) 11  PC[...]

  • Page 13

       To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down onto the pin(s) indicated.   Resetting CMOS Settings    1.  Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2.  Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically [...]

  • Page 14

    a.  Locate the Clear Password and Clear CMOS jumpers on the system board. b.  Remove the password jumper from its pins. c.  Place the password jumper on the Clear CMOS pins and wait approximately 5 seconds. d.  Remove the jumper from the Clear CMOS pins and place the jumper back on the password pins. 7.  Replace the computer cover. ?[...]

  • Page 15

     8.  Lift the system board out from the computer. 9.  Place the system board that you just removed next to the replacement system board.  Visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to ensure that you have the correct part.  Replacing the System Board 1.  Transfer components from the existing system [...]

  • Page 16

    Back to Contents Page  Removing the Computer Cover Dell™OptiPlex™160LServiceManual  1.  Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2.  Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now[...]