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Dell OptiPlexXE Installing Air-Ducts User Guide

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The Dell OptiPlex XE Air-Ducts Installation Guide provides instructions for installing air-ducts in low-airflow environments. It covers front and rear air-duct installation, including removing the cover and bezel. Safety warnings about ventilation and electrical shock are included. Target users are IT technicians deploying OptiPlex XE in challenging thermal environments.

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About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Dell™ Opti Plex™ XE — Installing Air-Ducts You can install air-ducts on your Dell Opti Plex XE computer in a low-airflow environment (like enclosed space) to ensure optimal performance. You can install air-ducts on both the front and back of the computer. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. 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/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. NOTE: To find more information about removing and replacing parts on the computer, see the Service Manual available on the support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: You will have access to external power button routing, but will not have access to the optical drive, front USB ports, and the 24V USB port on the back of the computer.

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Page 1 54350.fm Page 1 Monday, January 11, 2010 6:08 PM About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Opti Plex™ XE — Installing Air-Ducts You ...
Page 2 54350.fm Page 2 Monday, January 11, 2010 6:08 PM Slide the release latch and lift the computer cover. release latch computer cover Gently pry open the front bezel retention tabs away from the computer...
Page 3 54350.fm Page 3 Monday, January 11, 2010 6:08 PM Insert the tabs on the front air-duct into the slots on the computer. Rotate the front air-duct bezel towards the computer until it clicks into place. ...
Page 4 54350.fm Page 4 Monday, January 11, 2010 6:08 PM Close the computer cover. computer cover front air-duct
Page 5 54350.fm Page 5 Monday, January 11, 2010 6:08 PM Connect the front and back fan cables to the USB dongle. Connect the USB dongle to the powered USB port on the computer. Push the back air-duct towards...
Page 6 54350.fm Page 6 Monday, January 11, 2010 6:08 PM Temperature and Mounting Recommendation When installing your computer in a closed environment, always ensure that you mount the inlet and outlet fan on...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main safety precaution before opening the computer cover?

Always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover to guard against electrical shock.

How much airflow restricting power loss can I tolerate?

Restricting the airflow to less than 30% will impact performance and may cause overheating.

Can this unit be used in an enclosed or low-airflow environment?

Yes, air-ducts can be installed on both the front and back of the computer for optimized performance in low-airflow settings.

What is the recommended maximum operating temperature?

The optimum performance of this computer is recommended at a maximum operating temperature of 55 °C.