Safety First-For You And Your Computer - Dell OptiPlex GX1 User Manual

Internal Components: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Small-Form-Factor System User's Guide
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Internal Components: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 Small-Form-Factor
System User's Guide
Overview
Safety First — For You and Your Computer
Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover
Troubleshooting a Wet Computer
Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer
Troubleshooting the Battery
Overview
This section provides troubleshooting procedures for components inside your computer. Before you start any
of the procedures in this section, do the following:
Perform the procedures described in
Program."
Read the safety instructions in
You need the following items to perform the procedures in this section:
A copy of the Dell ResourceCD
A small flat-blade screwdriver and a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver (or quarter-inch hex-nut driver)
Safety First—For You and Your Computer
The procedures in this section require that you remove the cover and work inside your computer. While
working inside your computer, do not attempt to service the computer except as explained in this guide and
elsewhere in Dell documentation. Always follow the instructions closely.
Working inside your computer is safe—if you observe the following precautions.
CAUTION: FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT
Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated:
1. Turn off the computer and all peripherals.
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"Checking Connections and
"Safety First—For You and Your
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
Troubleshooting System Memory
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
Troubleshooting the System Board
Troubleshooting Drives
Switches" and
Computer."
"System Setup