Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor User Manual

Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service
Manual
Working on Your Computer
Removing and Replacing Parts
Specifications
System Board Layout
System Setup
Diagnostics
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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October 2012 Rev. A01

Dell OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor
Category	Desktop
Language	English

Summary

Safety and Handling

Indicator Definitions

Explains NOTE, CAUTION, and WARNING indicators for user safety and guidance.

Working on Your Computer

Preparation and Safety

Outlines safety guidelines and necessary preparations before servicing the computer.

Power Management

Details steps for shutting down, disconnecting, and reconnecting the computer.

Specifications

Hardware Specifications

Provides details on processor, memory, video, audio, network, and expansion bus.

System Board Layout

Component Identification

Features a diagram and legend for identifying system board connectors and components.

System Setup

Accessing Setup

Explains how to enter and navigate the System Setup utility.

Configuration Options

Covers various system settings including hardware, boot sequence, security, and power management.

Diagnostics

Running Diagnostics

Outlines procedures for performing hardware diagnostics from drive or media.

Troubleshooting Codes

Explains beep codes and power button light codes for error identification.

Removing and Replacing Parts

Cover

Instructions for removing and replacing the computer's outer cover.

Drive Cage

Instructions for removing and replacing the computer's drive cage.

Optical Drive

Instructions for removing and replacing the optical drive assembly.

Hard Drive

Instructions for removing and replacing the computer's hard drive.

System Board

Instructions for removing and replacing the main system board.

Memory Modules

Instructions for removing and replacing the computer's memory modules.

Power Supply

Instructions for removing and replacing the computer's power supply unit.