Dell OptiPlex 160

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4. Replace the hard drive bracket assembly if it was removed (see Replacing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly).

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5. Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer.

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Removing the Antenna2
Replacing the Antenna2
Recommended Tools4
Before Working on Your Computer4
After Working on Your Computer5
Removing the Cable Guide6
Replacing the Cable Guide6
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery7
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery7
Removing the Computer Cover8
Replacing the Computer Cover8
Removing the Side Cover9
Replacing the Side Cover9
Finding Information11
Removing the Hard Drive13
Replacing the Hard Drive13
Removing the Hard Drive Fan14
Replacing the Hard Drive Fan14
Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly15
Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly15
Getting Help17
Obtaining Assistance17
Technical Support and Customer Service17
Online Services17
Problems with Your Order18
Product Information18
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit18
Autotech Service18
Before You Call19
Contacting Dell19
Removing the I/O Board20
Replacing the I/O Board20
Removing a Memory Module22
Replacing a Memory Module22
Removing the Power Supply26
Replacing the Power Supply26
Reinstalling Software28
Identifying Drivers28
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities28
Manually Reinstalling Drivers29
Restoring Your Operating System30
Starting System Restore30
User Accounts and Passwords31
Before You Begin31
Reinstalling Windows Xp or Windows Vista31
Removing the Computer Stand33
Replacing the Computer Stand33
System Board Connectors34
Removing the System Board Assembly34
Replacing the System Board35
System Setup37
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility37
BIOS Setup Utility Screens37
BIOS Setup Utility Options37
Setup Lock38
Boot Sequence38
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots39
Clearing Forgotten Passwords39
Clearing CMOS Settings40
Flashing the BIOS40
Troubleshooting43
Power Lights43
Diagnostic Light Codes During POST43
Diagnostic Lights43
Beep Codes44
System Messages45
Hardware Troubleshooter46
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics46
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive46
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media47
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu48
Solving Problems49
Battery Problems49
Drive Problems49
Problems Writing to an Optical Drive50
Hard Drive Problems50
E-Mail and Internet Problems51
Error Messages51
Keyboard Problems52
Lockups and Software Problems52
The Computer Does Not Start up52
The Computer Stops Responding52
A Program Stops Responding52
A Program Crashes Repeatedly53
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System53
A Solid Blue Screen Appears53
Other Software Problems53
Memory Problems54
Network Problems55
Power Problems55
Printer Problems56
Scanner Problems57
Sound and Speaker Problems57
No Sound from Speakers57
No Sound from Headphones58
Mouse Problems58
Video and Monitor Problems58
Dell Technical Update Service59
The Screen Is Blank59
The Screen Is Difficult to Read59
Removing the Wireless Card62
Replacing the Wireless Card62

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