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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Back to Contents Page Control Panel Dell™ OptiPlex™ 160L Service Manual Removing the Control Panel Replacing the Control Panel CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see the safety instructions in your Setup and Quick Reference Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
3 notch 4 system board connector 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. ...
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ 160L Service Manual CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see the safety instructions in your Setup and Quick Reference Guide. 1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way.
Back to Contents Page I/O Panel Dell™ OptiPlex™ 160L Service Manual Removing the I/O Panel Replacing the I/O Panel CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see the safety instructions in your Setup and Quick Reference Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
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1 side hinges (3) 4 release lever 2 front panel 5 middle tab 3 top tab 6 bottom tab 4. Remove the two screws that secure the I/O panel to the computer. 1 screws (2) 2 I/O panel 3 sound/USB cable 4 tie wrap cord 5.
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. 1 screws (2) 2 I/O panel 3 I/O panel cage 3.
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5. Replace the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 6. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Back to Contents Page ...
Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ OptiPlex™ 160L Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply DC Power Connectors CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see the safety instructions in your Setup and Quick Reference Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
1 screws (4) 2 power supply 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.
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Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ OptiPlex™ 160L Service Manual System Board Components Jumper Settings Replacing the System Board System Board Components 1 power connector (J21) 10 front-panel audio connector (J29) 2 hard-drive connector (J23) 11 PCI card Slots (3) (PCI1, PCI2, PCI3) 3 CD drive connector (J20)
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NOTICE: Ensure that your computer is turned off and unplugged before you change the jumper settings. Otherwise, damage to your computer or unpredictable results can occur. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer.
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.
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1 system board screws (8) 2 heat-sink base screws (4) 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. ...
Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ 160L Service Manual CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see the safety instructions in your Setup and Quick Reference Guide. 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.