Removing the I/O Panel, Replacing the I/O Panel | Dell 320 guide

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I/O Panel

Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide

Removing the I/O Panel

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

NOTE: Note the routing of all cables before disconnecting them, so that you can re route them correctly when installing the new I/O panel.

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the cable from the I/O panel by pulling on the pull-loop.

3.Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the desktop computer.

NOTICE: When sliding the I/O panel out of the computer, be extremely careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips.

4. Gently rotate and slide the I/O panel away from the computer.

1securing screw

2I/O panel

3I/O cable connector

4I/O connector pull-loop

Replacing the I/O Panel

1. To replace the I/O panel, follow the removal procedures in the reverse order.

NOTE: Use the guides on the I/O panel bracket to help position the I/O panel in place and use the notch on the I/O panel bracket to help seat the card.

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Dell OptiPlex 320 Users Guide Security Advanced FeaturesLegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Assigning a System Password Password ProtectionSystem Password Option Settings Administrator Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System PasswordAssigning an Administrator Password System Setup Screens System SetupDisabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password Entering System Setup System System Setup Options PS/2 Unlocked Boot Sequence Memory Key Booting to a USB DeviceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten Passwords Jumper Setting DescriptionFloppy Drive Click Hardware and click Device Manager Clearing Cmos SettingsPower Management Hyper-Threading Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XP Battery Back to Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerPage CDs and DVDs Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Back to Contents Connecting Two to Three Monitors Using Surround View Connecting Multiple Monitors Changing the Display Settings Desktop Computer About Your Desktop ComputerFront View Back View Back-Panel Connectors Inside Your Computer System Board Components PCI and PCI Express Cards Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Back to Contents Removing the Processor Processor Installing the Processor Back to Contents IDE Drive Connector Serial ATA Connector General Installation GuidelinesConnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface Connectors IDE Drive Addressing Power Cable ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Removing a Hard Drive Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Back to Contents Panel Removing the I/O PanelReplacing the I/O Panel Replacing the Power Supply Power Supply Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire DC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire Back to Contents Removing the Computer Cover Desktop Computer Specifications Controls and Lights ConnectorsDrives Key Combinations Power PhysicalEnvironmental FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereSupport.dell.com Dell Support Website support.dell.com Select Drivers & Downloads and click GoClick Start→ Help and Support See Drivers and Utilities CD also known as ResourceCD Ftp.dell.com Online ServicesGetting Help Technical Assistance Technical Support Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service Diagnostics Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Australia Sydney Antigua and BarbudaArgentina Buenos Aires Aruba Cayman Islands Canada North YorkOntario 011 Ecuador Denmark CopenhagenDominica Dominican Republic Hong Kong GrenadaGuatemala Guyana Website support.euro.dell.com Luxembourg Japan KawasakiKorea Seoul Latin America Nicaragua Netherlands AntillesNetherlands Amsterdam New Zealand Website support.ap.dell.com 09/091 005Slovakia Prague Website support.euro.dell.com South Africa Johannesburg Customer Care Bracknell Website support.ap.dell.com ThailandTrinidad/Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands Venezuela Virgin Islands Glossary Docking device See APR Device driver See driverPage Page NIC See network adapter Module bay See media bayPage Video resolution See resolution Back to Contents DDR2 Memory Overview Memory Removing Memory Installing Memory Back to Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Mini Tower Computer About Your Mini Tower Computer Mini Tower Computer Back View Inside Your Computer System Board Components Back to Contents Installing a Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Installing a Expansion CardPage Removing an Expansion Card Back to Contents Processor Installing the Processor Page Back to Contents IDE Data Cable Connector Sata Data Cable Connector Data Cable Connectors IDE Drive Power Connector Sata Power Connector Hard Drive Hard drive Release tabs Adding a Second Hard Drive Page Drive-Panel Inserts Removing the Floppy Drive Installing the Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Back to Contents Panel Power Supply Pspwrgood DC Power Connectors P3 and P5 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 Removing the Computer Cover Mini Tower Computer Specifications Cards Full-height cards supported Power Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XP Features Setting Up a Home and Office Network User Accounts and Fast User Switching Click Checklist for creating a network Replacing the Computer Cover Desktop Computer Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating SystemWhat Is a Driver? Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointUsing the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup Next CD and DVD drive problems Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Drive Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Hard drive problems Program stops responding Other software problemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Mouse Problems Memory Problems Power Problems Network Problems Restoring Default Settings Printer Problems Serial or Parallel Device Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from speakers Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Check the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic Lights System Board Screws System BoardRemoving the System Board Replacing the System Board Back to Contents Models Dcsm and Dcne September 2006 P/N JK524 Rev. A01 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Troubleshooting Tools and UtilitiesDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution System Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic Lights Code Cause Beep Codes Click the Change or Remove Program icon Error Messages Operating system not found Read fault Requested sector not found Reset failed Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesMicrosoft Windows XP Warranty