Installing Your Computer In An Enclosure - Dell INSPIRON 531S Owner's Manual

Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure

Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact
your computer's performance, possibly causing it to overheat. Follow the
guidelines below when installing your computer in an enclosure:
NOTICE:
The operating temperature specifications indicated in this manual reflect
the maximum ambient operating temperature. The ambient room temperature
needs to be a consideration when installing your computer in an enclosure.
For example, if the ambient room temperature is at 25°C (77°F), depending on your
computer's specifications, you only have 5° to 10°C (9° to 18°F) temperature margin
before you reach your computer's maximum operating temperature. For details
about your computer's specifications, see "Specifications" on page 167.
• Leave a 10.2 cm (4 inches) minimum clearance on all vented sides of the
computer to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation.
• If your enclosure has doors, they need to be of a type that allows at least
30 percent airflow through the enclosure (front and back).
• If your computer is installed in a corner on a desk or under a desk, leave at
least 5.1 cm (2 inches) clearance from the back of the computer to the wall
to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation.
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