Dell OptiPlex 745 User Manual

Most 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. Keyed connectors ensure that the pin-1 wire in the cable (indicated by the colored stripe along one edge of certain cables—SATA cables do not use
a colored stripe) goes to the pin-1 end of the connector. The pin-1 end of a connector on a board or a card is usually indicated by a silk-screened "1" printed
directly on the board or card.
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Power Cable Connectors
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Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
When removing a cable with a pull-tab, grasp the colored pull-tab and pull until the connector detaches.
When connecting and disconnecting a SATA data cable, hold the cable by the black connector at each end.
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Removing an Optical Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Pull up on the drive-release latch and slide the drive towards the back of the computer. Then, lift up to remove the drive from the computer.
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.
NOTE: If you will be operating your computer without an optical drive or a 3.5-inch device (floppy drive or Media Card Reader) installed, the appropriate
drive-bay insert must be installed in place of the drive. Contact Dell if you need a drive-bay insert.
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

Brand	Dell
Model	OptiPlex 745
Category	Desktop
Language	English