Page 2 - Working on Your Computer; Before Working Inside Your Computer; Recommended Tools
Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help...
Page 4 - Removing and Replacing Parts
Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual Cover Drive Cage Optical Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card System Fan Heat Sink and Processor Intrusion Switch Coin-Cell Battery System Board Front Bezel Hard Drive Control Panel...
Page 5 - Specifications
Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start ® Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Process...
Page 8 - System Board Layout
Back to Contents Page System Board Layout Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at ...
Page 9 - System Setup; Overview; Entering System Setup; System Setup Screen
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual Overview System Setup Options Booting to a USB Device Password Protection Clearing Forgotten Passwords Entering System Setup Boot Sequence Booting to a USB Device Jumper Settings Clearing CMOS Settings Over...
Page 10 - System Setup Options
Use the Tab and Up/Down arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate or click to navigate using the mouse. System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. WARNING: eSATA is designed to funct...
Page 14 - Boot Sequence; Option Settings
Post Behavior FastBoot When enabled (default), your computer starts more quickly because it skips certain configurations and tests. NumLockLED Enables or disables the NumLock feature when your computer starts. When enabled (default), this option activates the numeric and mathematical features shown ...
Page 15 - Changing the Boot Sequence for Future Boots; Booting to a USB Device; Memory Key; Password Protection; System Password
Changing the Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1. Enter System Setup (see Entering System Setup ). 2. Click to expand SystemBoard and then click Boot Sequence . 3. Highlight the appropriate device from the list of devices on the right and then click the up or down arrows to move the item you want to ch...
Page 16 - Assigning a System Password; Typing Your System Password
You can only assign a system password when the following option is displayed: Not Set — No system password is assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled position (the default setting). Assigning a System Password To exit without assigning a system password, press <Esc&...
Page 17 - Administrator Password; Operating Your Computer With an Administrator Password Enabled
computer, and then repeat steps 3 and 4. 5. To assign a new password, follow the procedure in Assigning a System Password . 6. Exit system setup. Administrator Password Option Settings You cannot change or enter a new administrator password if either of the following two options is displayed: Set — ...
Page 18 - Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password; Jumper Settings; Clearing Forgotten Passwords
To change an existing administrator password, you must know the administrator password. 1. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup ). 2. Type the administrator password at the prompt. 3. Highlight Admin Password and press the left- or right-arrow key to delete the existing administrator passwo...
Page 19 - Clearing CMOS Settings
1. Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the computer cover. 3. Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board, and remove the jumper to clear the password. See Password Protection . 4. Replace the computer cover . 5. Connect your computer and monitor to electric...
Page 21 - Diagnostics; Dell Diagnostics; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin. NOTE: The Dell Dia...
Page 22 - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu; Power Button Light Codes
6. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the...
Page 23 - Beep Codes
Amber Second state of the light at power up. Indicates the POWER_GOOD signal is active and it is probable that the power supply is fine. Look at the diagnostic lights for further information. Blinking Green System is in a low power state, either S1 or S3. Look at the diagnostic lights to determine w...
Page 24 - Diagnostic Lights
4-4-2 Failure to decompress code to shadowed memory 4-4-3 Math-coprocessor test failure 4-4-4 Cache test failure Diagnostic Lights To help troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the bank panel. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash before turnin...
Page 26 - Cover
Back to Contents Page Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/r...
Page 27 - Replacing the Cover
Replacing the Cover To replace the cover, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Page 30 - Drive Cage; Removing the Drive Cage
Back to Contents Page Drive Cage Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell....
Page 33 - Replacing the Drive Cage
Replacing the Drive Cage To replace the drive cage, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Page 34 - Optical Drive; Removing the Optical Drive
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.de...
Page 35 - Replacing the Optical Drive
6. Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical-drive assembly. Replacing the Optical Drive To replace the optical drive, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Page 36 - Removing the WLAN Card
Back to Contents Page Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Com...
Page 38 - Replacing the WLAN Card
Replacing the WLAN Card To replace the WLAN card, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Page 39 - System Fan; Removing the System Fan
Back to Contents Page System Fan Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell....
Page 41 - Replacing the System Fan
8. Remove the system fan from the computer. Replacing the System Fan To replace the system fan, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Page 42 - Heat Sink and Processor; Removing the Heat Sink and Processor
Back to Contents Page Heat Sink and Processor Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage...
Page 45 - Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor
10. Remove the processor from the system board. Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor To replace the heat sink and processor, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Page 46 - Intrusion Switch; Removing the Intrusion Switch
Back to Contents Page Intrusion Switch Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
Page 47 - Replacing the Intrusion Switch
6. Slide the chassis intrusion switch out of its slot in the metal bracket, and then push it down through the square hole in the bracket to remove the switch and its attached cable from the computer. Replacing the Intrusion Switch To replace the intrusion switch, perform the above steps in reverse o...
Page 48 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at ww...
Page 49 - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
9. Lift the coin-cell battery up and remove it from the system board. Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery To replace the coin-cell battery, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Page 50 - System Board; Removing the System Board
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.del...
Page 53 - Replacing the System Board
Replacing the System Board To replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Page 54 - Front Bezel; Removing the Front Bezel
Back to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...
Page 55 - Replacing the Front Bezel
4. Rotate the front bezel away from the computer. 5. Remove the front bezel from the computer. Replacing the Front Bezel To replace the front bezel, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Page 56 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell....
Page 57 - Replacing the Hard Drive
6. Slide the hard drive out of the drive cage and remove the hard drive from the computer. Replacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Page 58 - Control Panel; Removing the Control Panel
Back to Contents Page Control Panel Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.de...
Page 60 - Replacing the Control Panel
8. Remove the control panel from the computer. Replacing the Control Panel To replace the control panel, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Page 61 - Internal Antenna Cable; Removing the Internal Antenna Cable
Back to Contents Page Internal Antenna Cable Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage ...
Page 63 - Replacing the Internal Antenna Cable
8. Remove the internal antenna cable from the computer. Replacing the Internal Antenna Cable To replace the internal antenna cable, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Page 64 - Internal Speaker; Removing the Internal Speaker
Back to Contents Page Internal Speaker Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
Page 65 - Replacing the Internal Speaker
7. Push in on the release tab and rotate the speaker to release it from the computer chassis. 8. Remove the speaker from the computer. Replacing the Internal Speaker To replace the internal speaker, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Page 66 - Memory
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/...
Page 68 - Removing the I/O Panel
Back to Contents Page I/O Panel Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.c...
Page 70 - Replacing the I/O Panel
Replacing the I/O Panel To replace the I/O panel, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page
Page 71 - Power Supply; Removing the Power Supply
Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Ultra Small Form Factor—Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.del...
Page 73 - Replacing the Power Supply
10. Slide the power supply towards the fan and remove it from the computer. Replacing the Power Supply To replace the power supply, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page