Getting Help; Obtaining Assistance; Technical Support And Customer Service; Online Services - Dell OptiPlex 160 Service Manual

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Getting Help
Dell™ OptiPlex™ FX160/160 Service Manual
Obtaining Assistance
Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
Contacting Dell
Obtaining Assistance
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:
1. See "Solving Problems" on page 43
2. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38
3. Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist.
4. Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. See

Online Services

for a more extensive list of Dell Support online.
5. If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, see
NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone at or near the affected computer so that the support staff can assist you with any necessary procedures.
NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries.
When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support personnel. If you do
not have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions.
For instructions on using the Dell Support, see
NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. Call your local Dell representative for
information on availability.

Technical Support and Customer Service

Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardware. Our support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to provide fast,
accurate answers.
To contact Dell's support service, see
DellConnect™
DellConnect is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose
your problem and repair it all under your supervision. For more information, go to support.dell.com and click DellConnect.
Online Services
You can learn about Dell products and services at the following websites:
www.dell.com
www.dell.com/ap (Asian/Pacific countries only)
www.dell.com/jp (Japan only)
www.euro.dell.com (Europe only)
www.dell.com/la (Latin American and Caribbean countries)
for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.
for procedures on how to run Dell Diagnostics.
Contacting
Technical Support and Customer
Before You Call, and then see the contact information for your region or go to support.dell.com.
Dell.
Service.