Dell OptiPlex 360 User Manual

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7 If you are removing a card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty
card-slot opening.
NOTE: Installing filler brackets in empty card-slot openings is necessary to
maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and
dirt out of your computer and maintain the airflow that cools your computer.
8 Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure:
• The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment
guide.
• The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the
alignment guide.
9 Secure the card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into
place.
10 Replace the riser-card cage:
a Align the tabs in the side of the riser-card cage with the slots on the
side of the computer, and slide the riser-card cage down into place.
1 alignment guides (3)
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Dell OptiPlex 360 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Pentium Dual-Core, Intel Celeron
Chipset	Intel G31 Express
Networking	Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Memory	Up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
Storage	SATA hard drive, up to 500GB
Graphics	Integrated Intel GMA 3100
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW
Operating System	Windows Vista, Windows XP
Form Factor	Mini Tower, Desktop
Audio	Integrated
Expansion Slots	PCI, PCIe x16
Ports	1 Serial, 1 Parallel, 1 VGA, 1 RJ-45, Audio in/out

Summary

Before Working on Your Computer

Recommended Tools

Lists essential tools required for computer maintenance procedures.

Turning Off Your Computer

Step-by-step guide to safely shut down the computer before servicing.

After Working on Your Computer

Procedures to follow after completing component replacement or maintenance.

Computer Cover

Mini Tower Computer Cover

Desktop Computer Cover

Cards

PCI and PCI Express Cards

Information on installing and removing PCI/PCIe cards and adapter.

Drives

Optical Drive

Procedures for removing and installing optical drives.

Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader

Hard Drives

Instructions for removing and installing internal hard drives.

Processor Heat-Sink Assembly

Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Assembly

Guide to safely removing the CPU heat sink assembly.

Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Assembly

Guide to reinstalling the CPU heat sink assembly.

Memory Modules

Removing a Memory Module

Instructions for safely removing RAM modules from the system board.

Replacing or Adding a Memory Module

Guide for installing new RAM modules into the computer.

Processor

Removing the Processor

Detailed steps for safely removing the CPU from its socket.

Replacing the Processor

Detailed steps for safely installing a new CPU into its socket.

Power Supply

Mini Tower Computer Power Supply

Desktop Computer Power Supply

BIOS

Flashing the BIOS From a CD

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

System Board

Removing the System Board

Detailed steps for safely removing the system board.

Replacing the System Board

Detailed steps for safely installing a new system board.

Troubleshooting

Beep Codes

Diagnostic Lights

Diagnostic Light Codes During POST

Dell Diagnostics

Instructions on running Dell's diagnostic software for hardware checks.

Contacting Dell