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Back view, Inside your computer – Dell OptiPlex 160L User Manual

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Back View

 

 

 

Inside Your Computer

 

 

 

 

13  service tag

 

This label lists your computer's service tag and your Express Service Code (if applicable). If you call Dell technical support, use

your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the correct support personnel. The Dell technical support staff will ask for
your service tag.

 

NOTE:

Express Service may not be available in some countries.

*On computers with an optional floppy drive.

 

1

 

mouse connector

 

Plug your computer's PS/2 mouse into the green mouse connector. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you

connect a mouse to the computer. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector.

 

2

 

diagnostic lights (4)  Use the lights to help you recognize a diagnostic code that can tell you how to trouble shoot a computer problem (see

"

Diagnostic Lights

").

 

3

 

parallel connector

 

Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector.

 

4

 

line-in connector

 

Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.

 

5

 

cover latch

 

Use the cover latch to keep the cover in place.

 

6

 

network adapter

connector

 

Connect a network cable to the network adapter connector.

 

7

 

Kensington lock

 

Use the lock to protect your computer against theft.

 

8

 

PCI card slots (3)

 

Use these slots for a PCI card, such as a modem.

 

9

 

USB 2.0 connectors

(4)

 

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards, and for bootable USB

devices.

 

10  microphone

connector

 

Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input to a sound or telephony

program.

 

11  line-out connector

 

Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.

 

12  video connector

 

Plug the cable from your monitor into the blue connector.

 

13  serial connector

 

Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial connector.

 

14  keyboard connector  Plug your computer's PS/2 keyboard into the purple keyboard connector. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before

you connect a keyboard to the computer. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector.

 

15  voltage selection

switch

 

See the

safety instructions

for more information.

 

16  power connector

 

Connect the power cable.

CAUTION:

Before you begin this procedure, follow the

safety instructions

.

CAUTION:

To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover.