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Chassis Intrusion Switch

Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX240 Service Manual

  Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch

  Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch

  Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector

Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch

Small Form-Factor Computer

Small Desktop Computer

Small Mini-Tower Computer

1. Disconnect the chassis intrusion switch cable connector from the control panel on the front of the chassis.
   
   

Note the routing of the chassis intrusion cable as you remove it from the chassis. Chassis hooks may hold the cable in place inside the chassis.

2. Slide the chassis intrusion switch out of its slot and remove the switch and its attached cable from the chassis.
   
   

Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch

To replace the chassis intrusion switch, follow the "Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch" procedures in reverse order.

Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector

1. Enter system setup by pressing <F2> during the computer's POST.
   
   

NOTE: For instructions on using system setup, see the User's Guide.

2. Under the System Security tab, reset the Chassis Intrusion option by pressing the left- or right-arrow key to select Reset. Change the setting to Enabled, Enabled-Silent, or Disabled.
   
   

NOTE: The default is Enabled-Silent.

NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact the network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector.

3. Press <Alt><B> to restart the computer and implement your changes.
   
   

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