Dell OptiPlex 745 User Manual

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Power Cable Connectors
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Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
When connecting and disconnecting a SATA data cable, hold the cable by the black connector at each end. SATA interface connectors are keyed for correct
insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other connector.
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Removing a Hard Drive
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1. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
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2. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
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3. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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4. Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the computer.
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5. Press in on the two blue securing tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out of the computer.
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6. Lift the drive out of the computer, careful not to pull the cables still attached to it.
NOTICE: Inserting a cable incorrectly prevents the drive from operating and could damage the controller, the drive, or both.
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power cable
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power input connector
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently
cushion it.
NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to cables and the cable connectors.

Dell OptiPlex 745 Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Q965 Express
Memory	Up to 8GB DDR2 SDRAM
Form Factor	Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, Ultra Small Form Factor
Audio	Integrated High Definition Audio
Power Supply	305W (Mini Tower)
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium D
Graphics	Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000
Networking	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion Slots	2 PCI, 1 PCIe x16, 1 PCIe x1
Ports	USB 2.0, Serial, Parallel, RJ-45, Audio jacks
Operating System	Windows XP, Windows Vista
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW