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Dell™ OptiPlex™ FX160/160 Service Manual

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.

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September 2008

Rev. A00

 

 

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Contents Model DC01T September 2008 Rev. A00 Antenna Removing the AntennaReplacing the Antenna Page Working on Your Computer Recommended ToolsBefore Working on Your Computer After Working on Your Computer Cable Guide Removing the Cable GuideReplacing the Cable Guide Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Covers Removing the Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Removing the Side Cover Replacing the Side CoverPeg Peg retainer Side cover hooks Side cover hook slots2 Finding Information Hard Drive Assembly Optional Removing the Hard Drive Bracket AssemblyReplacing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Fan Replacing the Hard Drive FanProcessor Heatsink Assembly Removing the Processor Heatsink AssemblyReplacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Page Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Obtaining AssistanceAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.comBefore You Call Contacting DellBoard Removing the I/O BoardReplacing the I/O Board Cable guide metal tab Metal clip Memory Removing a Memory ModuleReplacing a Memory Module Page Nvram Module Removing the Nvram ModuleReplacing the Nvram Module Back to Contents Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Page Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back DriverUndoing the Last System Restore Windows Vista Only Re-imaging Operating Systems Installed on NvramStarting System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemBefore you Begin User Accounts and PasswordsReinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista Click Start → Control PanelClick Administrative Tools → UserManager Click User AccountsClick Control Panel → User Accounts Computer Stand Removing the Computer StandReplacing the Computer Stand System Board Assembly System Board ConnectorsRemoving the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Bios Setup Utility Screens System SetupEntering the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility OptionsSetup Lock Boot SequenceClearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsSelect Specific Boot Device Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the BiosClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK Back to Contents Back to Contents Diagnostic Lights TroubleshootingPower Lights Diagnostic Light Codes During PostCode Description Suggested Resolution Repetitive Short beeps Beep CodesReplace the battery see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery System MessagesStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterPage Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionDrive Problems Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Tab FunctionHard drive problems Optical drive problems optional, externalProblems writing to an optical drive Adjust the Windows volume controlClick Properties→ Tools→ Check Now Mail and Internet ProblemsError Messages Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove ProgramsComputer does not start up Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsClick Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse Double-clickPrinters and Faxes Printer ProblemsVerify that the printer is recognized by Windows Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ PrinterNo sound from speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Verify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft WindowsVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesCheck the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic Lights Dell Technical Update ServiceCheck the monitor power light Screen is blank Screen is difficult to readPage Use the Onboard Devices screen to enable Selective USB Selective USBEnabling Selective USB Wireless Card Removing the Wireless CardReplacing the Wireless Card