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Dell OptiPlex 3280 User Manual

Dell OptiPlex 3280
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OptiPlex 3280 All-in-One
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: W21B
Regulatory Type: W21B001
August 2021
Rev. A01

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Dell OptiPlex 3280 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
Form FactorAll-in-One
Processor10th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7
MemoryUp to 64GB DDR4
StorageUp to 1TB SSD
Display21.5-inch FHD (1920x1080)
GraphicsIntegrated Intel UHD Graphics
PortsUSB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, RJ-45, audio jack
NetworkingEthernet LAN 10/100/1000

Summary

Safety Instructions

Before Working Inside Your Computer

General safety guidelines and precautions before performing internal computer maintenance.

Electrostatic Discharge—ESD Protection

Procedures to prevent damage from static electricity to sensitive electronic components.

ESD Field Service Kit

Details on the components and proper use of the ESD field service kit for static protection.

Transporting Sensitive Components

Guidelines for safely handling and packaging static-sensitive computer parts during transport.

After Working Inside Your Computer

Steps to follow after completing internal component servicing and reassembly.

Removing and Installing Components

Stand

Procedures for removing and installing the computer's display stand assembly.

Hard Drive

Instructions for the removal and installation of the computer's hard disk drive.

Memory Modules

Steps for removing and installing RAM modules (DIMMs).

Solid-State Drive

Procedures for removing and installing M.2 solid-state drives.

Processor

Instructions for the safe removal and installation of the computer's CPU.

System Board

Steps for removing and installing the main computer motherboard.

Display Panel

Instructions for removing and installing the computer's display screen assembly.

Software

Operating System

List of operating systems supported by the Dell OptiPlex 3280 All-in-One.

Downloading the Drivers

Instructions on how to locate, download, and install necessary device drivers.

System Setup

Entering BIOS Setup Program

Guide on how to access the system's BIOS/UEFI setup utility.

Boot Sequence

Configuration options for setting the computer's boot device order.

Updating the BIOS

Procedures for updating the system's BIOS firmware.

System and Setup Password

Instructions for managing system and BIOS setup passwords.

Troubleshooting

SupportAssist Diagnostics

Procedures for running hardware diagnostics using Dell SupportAssist.

Diagnostic LED Behavior

Interpretation of diagnostic LED blinking patterns for error identification.

Drain Residual Flea Power (Perform Hard Reset)

Procedure to discharge residual electrical power from the computer.

Getting Help and Contacting Dell

Self-Help Resources

Information on accessing Dell's online support, manuals, and troubleshooting guides.

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