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Unbox Your OptiPlex

Congratulations on your new Dell OptiPlex! Your OptiPlex is sure to enhance your productivity and provide an exceptional user experience. Enjoy exploring all the amazing features and capabilities it has to offer.

Let us walk you through a quick overview of how to unbox and setup your new OptiPlex.


Unpack the box

  1. First, carefully remove the device from its packaging, ensuring not to damage any cables or accessories, and place it securely on a clean, flat surface.
  2. Ensure that all protective covers or films are also removed from the computer's screen, adapters, and other surfaces.
  3. Next, check for any cables, adapters, or accessories that may be included in the box and remove them as well.

NOTE: Do not discard the packaging until you complete setting up your computer. Retain the paperwork or guides that are shipped with your computer.

Removing the device from the box


Connect your OptiPlex to a power source

WARNING: Dell Technologies recommends using the power cable or AC adapter provided with your device.

  1. Connect the power cable or AC adapter to the computer.
  2. Connect the power cable or AC adapter to a wall outlet that is always easily accessible.
Connecting your all-in-one, desktop, and laptop to a power outlet

Turn on your OptiPlex

Press the power button to turn on your OptiPlex and begin the set up process.

Power button location on an all-in-one, monitor, desktop, and laptop


Next, let's set up your OptiPlex. Get started with Windows on your OptiPlex or set up your OptiPlex with Ubuntu.