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Internal Components: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Small-Form-Factor System User's Guide
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Internal Components: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 Small-Form-Factor
System User's Guide
Overview Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
Safety First — For You and Your Computer Troubleshooting System Memory
Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
Troubleshooting a Wet Computer Troubleshooting the System Board
Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer Troubleshooting Drives
Troubleshooting the Battery
Overview
This section provides troubleshooting procedures for components inside your computer. Before you start any
of the procedures in this section, do the following:
Perform the procedures described in " Checking Connections and Switches " and " System Setup
Program ."
Read the safety instructions in " Safety First—For You and Your Computer ."
You need the following items to perform the procedures in this section:
A copy of the Dell ResourceCD
A small flat-blade screwdriver and a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver (or quarter-inch hex-nut driver)
Safety First—For You and Your Computer
The procedures in this section require that you remove the cover and work inside your computer. While
working inside your computer, do not attempt to service the computer except as explained in this guide and
elsewhere in Dell documentation. Always follow the instructions closely.
Working inside your computer is safe—if you observe the following precautions.
CAUTION: FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT
Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated:
1. Turn off the computer and all peripherals.