Dell OptiPlex 760 User Manual

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8.

Connect the adapter cable to the PS/2 serial port adapter connector (SERIAL2) on the system board (see

System Board Components

).

 

9.

Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).

 

Removing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Working on Your Computer

.


 

2.

Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).


 

3.

Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. Pivot the latch until it snaps into the open position.

 

4.

Disconnect the PS/2 serial-port cable from the system board (see

System Board Components

).



 

5.

Ease the PS/2 serial-port adapter bracket out of its retention slot.

 

6.

If you are removing the adapter permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.

 

1 release tab

2 adapter retention latch

3 PS/2 serial-port adapter bracket

4 serial port adapter connector

5 serial port adapter system board connector (SERIAL2)

 

 

NOTE:

See the documentation for the PS/2 serial port adapter for information about the cable connections.

NOTE:

Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets keep dust

and dirt out of your computer and maintain the airflow that cools your computer.

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