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Dell Optiplex 980 Will Not Turn On Amber Light 3 And 4
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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980
Setup and Features Information
Mini Tower - Front and Back View
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About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential
for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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1 drive activity light 2 network activity light 3 Wi-Fi® activity light (optional) 4 diagnostic lights (4) 5 power button...
Service Manual - Page 1
... entities claiming the marks and names or their products.
is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of data if instructions are not applicable. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
Working on Your Computer Specifications Removing and Replacing Parts System Board Layout System Setup Diagnostics
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE...
Service Manual - Page 2
... or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself.
Back to Contents Page
Working on Your Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following safety guidelines to...
Service Manual - Page 11
Back to Contents Page
Removing and Replacing Parts
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
Cover Drive Cover Optical Drive Hard Drive/Cage Front Panel Expansion Card Wireless Module Processor Fan Heat Sink and Processor
Memory ...
Service Manual - Page 12
Back to Contents Page
System Board Layout
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
1 service mode jumper (Service_Mode) 2 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST)
3 battery socket (BATTERY)
4 PCI card connectors ( SLOT 2 & 3)
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PCI Express x16 card connector(SLOT1)
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Service Manual - Page 14
... or right-arrow key, or +/- < > -Remain in this key, press when the keyboard lights first flash.
Memory information: Displays Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Number of Active Channels, Memory Technology,...BIOS. Back to Contents Page
System Setup
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop
Boot Menu Navigation Keystrokes Entering System Setup System Setup Menu Options
Boot...
Service Manual - Page 19
... software works only on (or restart) your computer. 2. Turn on Dell computers. Then shut down your computer and try again. 3. Back to Contents Page
Diagnostics
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Desktop Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Diagnostic Lights
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
It is optional and may not ship with your...
Service Manual - Page 26
Pull back the cover release latch. Removing the Cover
NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com to Contents Page
Cover
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before...
Service Manual - Page 28
... to view the following illustrations. 1.
Removing the Cover
NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com to Contents Page
Cover
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices...
Service Manual - Page 30
... Your Computer. 2. Back to Contents Page
Drive Panel
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
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.
Removing the Drive Panel
1. Slide the...
Service Manual - Page 32
.... 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the power cable from Adobe.com to view the following illustrations. 1. ...
NOTE: You may need to Contents Page
Optical Drive
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
Service Manual - Page 35
Back to Contents Page
Hard Drive
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Disconnect the data and power cables ...
Service Manual - Page 38
... optical drive. 4. To remove the lower front panel, release the tabs. Removing the Cover
1. Remove the drive cover. 3. Back to Contents Page
Front Panel
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices...
Service Manual - Page 41
Pull back the expansion slot release latch. Back to Contents Page
Expansion Card
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Removing the Cover
1. Follow the procedures ...
Service Manual - Page 43
... the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page
Wireless Module
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Service Manual - Page 49
...-drive power, data, processor-fan power cables on the processor fan. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Back to Contents Page
Fan
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Service Manual - Page 52
... Processor
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Back to Contents Page
Heat Sink and Processor
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
Service Manual - Page 57
... to release the memory module. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Push down on the memory retention clips to Contents Page
Memory
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Service Manual - Page 59
... Speaker
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the system board. Back to Contents Page
Internal Speaker
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Service Manual - Page 62
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Front Thermal Sensor
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual-Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing...
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