Dell OptiPlex E1 Service Manual

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2-2 Dell OptiPlex E1 Managed PC Service Manual([WHUQDO9LVXDO,QVSHFWLRQThe external visual inspection consists of a quick inspection of the exterior ofthe computer, the monitor, the keyboard, any peripherals, and cables. Whileperforming the visual inspection, make any necessary corrections. To performthe external visual inspection, follow these steps: 7XUQ RII WKH FRPSXWHU WKH PRQLWRU DQG DOO SHULSKHUDOV 9HULI\ WKDW DOO SRZHU FDEOHV DUH SURSHUO\ FRQQHFWHG WR WKH FRPSXWHU WKH PRQLWRU DQG SHULSKHUDOV DQG WKHLU SRZHU VRXUFHV 9HULI\ WKDW WKH NH\ERDUG DQG PRXVH LQWHUIDFH FDEOHV DUH ILUPO\DWWDFKHG WR WKH SURSHU FRQQHFWRUV RQ WKH EDFN RI WKH FRPSXWHUFor a PS/2-compatible mouse, the keyboard and mouse interface cableconnectors are identical except for their labels. For a serial mouse, themouse interface cable must be firmly attached to one of the serial port con-nectors, and its captive screws must be secure enough to ensure a firmconnection. 9HULI\ WKDW DQ\ GHYLFHV DWWDFKHG WR WKH VHULDO DQG SDUDOOHO SRUWFRQQHFWRUV DUH SURSHUO\ FRQQHFWHGEach of the serial and parallel port interface cables must be firmly attachedto an appropriate connector on the back of the computer as well as to theinterface connector on the device. The captive screws that secure theseconnectors at each end of the interface cable must be secure enough toensure a firm connection. 9HULI\ WKDW WKH YLGHR LQWHUIDFH FDEOH LV ILUPO\ DWWDFKHG WR WKH YLGHRFRQQHFWRU RQ WKH EDFN RI WKH FRPSXWHU DQG WR WKH FRQQHFWRU RQWKH EDFN RI WKH PRQLWRUFor proper connection of the video monitor, see the documentation for themonitor. ,QVSHFW DOO H[WHUQDO PRQLWRU FRQWUROV IRU DQ\ REYLRXV GDPDJH RULPSURSHU VHWWLQJVFor proper settings of the video monitor controls, see the documentationfor the monitor. ,QVSHFW WKH NH\ERDUG WR HQVXUH WKDW QR NH\V DUH VWLFNLQJIf one or more keys are sticking, it may be necessary to replace thekeyboard.