Dell OptiPlex GX50 Manual de usuario

Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 SystemsBefore You BeginComputer CoverInside the ComputerChassis Intrusion SwitchFront-Panel InsertsControl Panel and BadgeI/O Pan

1 CD drive data cable 6 IDE data cable (hard drive)2 Floppy drive data cable 7 Input/output cable3 Control panel cable 8 Input/output audio cable4 CD

1 CD drive audio cable 5 Front I/O cable2 CD drive data cable 6 Front I/O audio cable3 3.5-inch floppy drive data cable 7 EIDE interface cable (hard d

1 CD drive audio cable 6 Hard drive power cable2 CD drive power cable 7 Hard drive data cable3 CD drive data cable 8 Front I/O cable4 Floppy drive dat

Back to Contents PageChassis Intrusion SwitchDell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Swit

Small Mini-Tower Computer1. Disconnect the chassis intrusion switch cable connector from the front I/O panel. Note the routing of the chassis intrusi

2. Slide the chassis intrusion switch out of its slot and remove the switch and its attached cable from the chassis. Replacing the Chassis Intrusion

Back to Contents PageFront-Panel InsertsDell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems Removing Front-Panel Inserts Replacing Front-Panel InsertsRemoving Front-Panel

Small Desktop Computer

Small Mini-Tower ComputerReplacing Front-Panel InsertsTo replace a front-panel insert, follow the appropriate procedure, in reverse, in "Removing

Back to Contents PageControl Panel and BadgeDell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems Removing the Control Panel and Badge Replacing the Control Panel and BadgeR

Back to Contents PageBefore You BeginDell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems Getting Started Precautionary MeasuresGetting StartedThis section provides procedu

4. To remove the control panel, perform the following steps: Removing the Control Panel—Small Form-Factor Computera. Remove the metal control-panel

b. Using an 8-inch #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw holding the control panel to the computer, and pullthe panel up and away from the comput

1 Top panel2 Bottom panel3 Front-panel tabs (3)4 Top-panel tabs (8)d. Close the cover and remove the front bezel. Control-Panel Removal

e. Remove the screw holding the control panel to the chassis, and pull the panel up and away from the chassis. Replacing the Control Panel and BadgeS

1 Metal hooks (2)To help replace the plastic computer cover, remove the accent door and front mask from the plastic computer cover:a. Remove the fron

1 Accent door2 Front mask3. Replace the badge by following, in reverse order, the procedures in "Removing the Control Panel and Badge" for

Back to Contents PageI/O PanelDell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems Removing the I/O Panel Replacing the I/O PanelRemoving the I/O PanelSmall Form-Factor Des

4. From inside the computer cover, remove the mounting screw that secures the I/O panel to the computer. 5. Remove the I/O panel from the computer.

Small Mini-Tower ComputerI/O Panel Removal—Small Mini-Tower Computer1 Internal speaker cable2 Chassis intrusion switch cable3 Mounting screw4 Control-

In addition, take note of the following safety guideline when appropriate:Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contac

To replace the I/O panel, follow the removal procedures in reverse.Back to Contents Page

Back to Contents PageDrivesDell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems Floppy Drive Removal Floppy Drive Replacement CD Drive Removal CD Drive Replacement Hard

1 Floppy-drive cable2 Tab3 Interposer board4 System board floppy-drive connector (DSKT)b. To release the floppy-drive cable from the connector, slide

1 Floppy-drive cable2 Lever5. Remove the floppy drive from its sled by pulling the sled tab out while pushing the drive up and then sliding the drive

1 Sled tab2 SledSmall Desktop and Small Mini-Tower Computers1. Disconnect the cables from the floppy drive and system board. Small Desktop Computer

1 Power cable2 Floppy-drive cable3 Floppy-drive system board connectorSmall Mini-Tower Computer1 Power cable2 Floppy-drive cable3 Floppy-drive system

2. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive bay to disengage the drive from the computer. 3. Slide the drive upward and remove it from

c. Line up the hole on the bottom of the interposer board with the notch on the connector, and snap the interposerboard onto the drive. 3. Gently sl

Floppy Drive Bracket Rails1 Drive2 Bracket rails (2)3 Screws (4)2. Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position. 3.

Small Mini-Tower Computer1 Power cable2 Floppy-drive cable3 Floppy-drive system board connector4. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of

Back to Contents PageComputer CoverDell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems Opening the Computer Cover Closing the Computer CoverOpening the Computer CoverNOTE:

1 Interposer board2. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive to disengage the drive from the computer. Removing the CD Drive—Small For

Removing Cables—Small Desktop Computer1 Power cable2 Audio cable3 CD drive cable4 CD drive connectorRemoving Cables—Small Mini-Tower Computer

1 Power cable2 Audio cable3 CD drive cable4 CD drive connector2. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive bay to disengage the drive fr

Removing the CD Drive—Small Mini-Tower ComputerCD Drive Replacement1. If you are replacing a drive that does not have the bracket rails attached, rem

2. Connect the interposer board to the CD drive, ensuring that the data, power, and audio cables are attached to theinterposer board. Connecting the

1 Power cable2 Audio cable3 CD drive cable4 CD drive connectorSmall Mini-Tower Computer

1 Power cable2 Audio cable3 CD drive cable4 CD drive connectorIf your computer came with an IDE CD drive, use the spare connector on the existing inte

3. If the replacement drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing thetwo screws that secure each

2. Disconnect the power and hard-drive data cables from the drive. Removing Cables—Small Desktop Computer1 Hard-drive cable2 Power cable3. Press in

1 Tabs (2)2 Hard drive4. If the replacement drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing thetwo sc

1 Security cable slot2 Padlock ring3 Release buttons (one on each side)Small Mini-Tower Computer1 Release buttons (one on each side)2 Padlock ring3 Se

1 Power cable2 Hard-drive cable2. Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide it up and out. Removing the Hard Drive—Small Mini-Tower Co

Hard Drive ReplacementNOTICE: To avoid possibly damaging the drive by ESD, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on theback of the co

1 Power cable2 IDE cable3 IDE1 connectorConnecting Cables—Small Desktop Computer1 Power cable2 IDE cable3 IDE1 connector

Connecting Cables—Small Mini-Tower Computer1 Power cable2 IDE cable3 IDE1 connector5. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cable

See "Solving Problems" in the User's Guide for complete information.13. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install

Back to Contents PageExpansion-Card Cage (Small Desktop Computer Only)Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems Removing the Expansion-Card Cage Replacing the Ex

3. Reconnect any cables you removed in steps 1 and 2 of the previous procedure. Removing the PCI Riser BoardNOTICE: To avoid damage to the expansion

Back to Contents PageExpansion CardDell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems Removing an Expansion Card Replacing an Expansion CardYour computer provides expansi

1 Card-edge connector2 Expansion card3 Hinged lever4 Retention arm5 Expansion-card connectorSmall Desktop Computer

1 Retention arm 5 Expansion-card connector2 Lever 6 Riser board3 Expansion card 7 Expansion-card cage4 Card-edge connectorSmall Mini-Tower Computer1 E

NOTICE: Do not open the cover if the computer is on the edge of a desk or table. Doing so may cause the computer totip over and fall. Make sure that t

5 LeverReplacing an Expansion CardCAUTION: Use a wrist-grounding strap as explained in "Precautionary Measures."CAUTION: Some network cards

1 Card-edge connector2 Expansion card3 Riser board4 Expansion-card connector5 Expansion-card cage4. Place the expansion card on the connector and pre

1 Bracket within slot2 Bracket caught outside of slot3 Fully seated card4 Not fully seated cardReplacing an Expansion Card—Small Mini-Tower Computer1

5. Before lowering the retention arm, make sure of the following: Tops of all expansion cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.No

Back to Contents PageMemoryDell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory ModuleRemoving a Memory ModuleCAUTION: Use a wri

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Back to Contents PageMicroprocessorDell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems Removing the Microprocessor and Cooling Fan/Heat-Sink Assembly Replacing the Micropr

a. Remove the memory module closest to the heat-sink assembly. b. Pull down on the toggle clip lever until you can unhook the ends of the clip from

1 Microprocessor chip2 Release lever3 Microprocessor socketNOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you remove the microprocessor from the

1 Pin-1 corners of chip and socket aligned3. Set the microprocessor lightly in the socket, making sure that all pins are aligned with the correct hol

Back to Contents PageInside the ComputerDell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems Key Components Computer CablesKey ComponentsInside the Small Form-Factor Comput

ALERT! Cover was previously removed.10. Enter system setup and confirm that the system data area correctly identifies the type of installed microproc

Back to Contents PagePower SupplyDell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the Power SupplySmall For

1 Push button2 DC power cable3 AC power connectorSmall Mini-Tower Computer1 Push button2 DC power cable3 AC power connector

4 Screws (2)1. Disconnect the AC power cable from the back of the power supply. 2. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the driv

Back to Contents PageSystem BoardDell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems System Board Components Removing the System Board Replacing the System BoardSystem Bo

7 Standby power light 19 Parallel port (upper) and serial port (2)(lower) connectors8 PCI3 connector 20 Fan connector9 PCI4 connector 21 Microprocesso

Removing the System BoardCAUTION: Before you remove any component from the system board, read the steps in "PrecautionaryMeasures."NOTE: The

5. Place the system board that you just removed next to the replacement system board. Replacing the System Board1. Transfer components from the exis

ALERT! Cover was previously removed.11. Reset the chassis intrusion detector. Back to Contents Page

1 Cover release buttons (2) 8 AC power connector2 Hard drive 9 Padlock ring3 Internal speaker 10 I/O ports and connectors4 Chassis intrusion switch 11

1 Cover release buttons (2) 8 AC power connector2 Hard drive 9 Padlock ring3 Internal speaker 10 Microprocessor and airflow shroud4 Chassis intrusion