Dell OptiPlex 360 User Manual

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6 Follow the procedure in "After Working on Your Computer" on page 17.
7 Update the configuration information in the system setup program by
setting the appropriate
Drive option (0 or 1) under Drives . For more
information on using the system setup program, see the
Dell Technology
Guide
on your computer or at support.dell.com .
8 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics
(see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 136).
Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader
Removing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader From the Mini Tower
Computer
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.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from
the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
1 Disable the floppy drive or media card reader in the system setup program.
For more information on using the system setup program, see the
Dell
Tec hn ol og y G ui de
on your computer or at support.dell.com .
2 Follow the procedure in "Before Working on Your Computer" on page 9.
3 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Mini Tower Computer
Cover" on page 19).
4 Remove the drive panel insert by sliding the drive release latch downward.

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