Dell Precision 3240 Compact User manual

Precision 3240 Compact
Accessories Installation Guide
Regulatory Model: D16S
Regulatory Type: D16S001
August 2020
Rev. A00

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Chapter 1: Before you begin ......................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Precision Compact VESA sleeve mount........................................................................ 5
Chapter 3: Precision Compact Dual VESA sleeve mount.................................................................7
Chapter 4: Dell monitor stand VESA mount.................................................................................. 12
Chapter 5: Dell A/C adapter sleeve mount................................................................................... 16
Under the desk................................................................................................................................................................... 16
On the monitor stand........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Chapter 6: Precision Compact Dust Filter ...................................................................................22
Chapter 7: Precision Compact Cable Cover..................................................................................24
Chapter 8: After installing the accessory.....................................................................................27
Chapter 9: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 28
Appendix A: Screw size list..........................................................................................................30
Appendix B: Recommended tools................................................................................................. 31
Contents
Contents 3

Before you begin
1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
2. Shut down your system: Click Start > Power > Shut down .
NOTE: If you are using a Linux operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down
instructions.
3. Disconnect your system and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4. Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your system.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your system and then unplug the cable
from the network device.
5. If the system unit or the adapter is being installed on the monitor:
a. Disconnect the power and all the display cables from the monitor.
b. Remove the stand from the monitor and place the monitor on a clean and soft surface.
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Precision Compact VESA sleeve mount
To avoid clutter on your desk, you can use the Precision Compact VESA sleeve mount to secure the Precision 3240 compact
system under the desk.
1. Follow the instructions in Before you begin.
2. NOTE: Precision Compact VESA sleeve mount has holes for the screw mounts 100 mmx100 mm apart.
Install the VESA sleeve mount under the desk with the captive thumbscrew facing inside the desk.
3. Use the four M4x10 self-tapping screws to secure the VESA sleeve mount under the desk.
NOTE: Insert the screw driver through the square holes on the VESA sleeve mount to fix the self-tapping screws to the
underside of the desk.
4. Slide the system into the VESA sleeve mount .
NOTE: Ensure that the Dell logo on the system faces the same direction as the ∆ (triangle icon) on the VESA sleeve
mount.
5. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the system to the VESA sleeve mount.
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6. Follow the instructions in After installing the accessory.
Related-links:
●Precision Compact Dust Filter on page 22
●Precision Compact Cable Cover on page 24
●Dell A/C adapter sleeve mount on page 16
6Precision Compact VESA sleeve mount

Precision Compact Dual VESA sleeve mount
For flexible installation, you can use the Precision Compact Dual VESA sleeve mount to secure the Precision 3240 Compact
system on a VESA compatible single or dual monitor arms.
Precision compact dual VESA Sleeve mount supports the following monitor arms:
●Dell Dual Monitor Arm - MDA20
●Dell Single Monitor Arm - MSA20
NOTE: The Precision Compact dual VESA sleeve mount supports up to 68.58 cm (27 in.) monitor.
NOTE: To avoid monitor tilt down, user can tighten the hinge screw of arm to keep monitor stand in comfortable angle.
1. Follow the instructions in Before you begin.
2. CAUTION: To avoid any damage to the monitor, ensure that you place the monitor on a protective sheet.
Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion near the edge of desk so the base of the stand extends past the edge of the
desk.
3. Place the VESA sleeve mount on the back of the monitor.
NOTE: Ensure that the side with the ∆ (triangle icon) on the mount is facing up.
4. Use the four M4x10 screws to secure the VESA sleeve mount to the back of the monitor.
NOTE: Insert the screw driver through the square holes on the VESA sleeve mount to fix the screws behind the
monitor.
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5. Slide the system into the VESA sleeve mount aligning the screw holes on the VESA sleeve mount with the screw holes on
the system.
NOTE: Ensure that the Dell logo on the system faces the same direction as the ∆ (triangle icon) on the VESA sleeve
mount.
6. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the system to the VESA sleeve mount.
8Precision Compact Dual VESA sleeve mount

7. Align the screw holes on the VESA adapter plate with the screw holes on the VESA sleeve mount.
8. Use the four M4x10 screws to secure the VESA adapter plate to the VESA sleeve mount.
NOTE: Ensure the ∆ (triangle icon) the VESA adapter plate and the ∆ (triangle icon) on the VESA sleeve mount are
aligned.
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9. Lift the monitor and insert the slots on the VESA bracket into the hooks on the monitor arm until you hear a click.
10. Tighten the single M4x10 screw on the monitor arm to secure the dual VESA sleeve mount to the monitor arm.
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11. Follow the instructions in After installing the accessory.
Related-links:
●Precision Compact Dust Filter on page 22
●Precision Compact Cable Cover on page 24
Precision Compact Dual VESA sleeve mount 11

Dell monitor stand VESA mount
For flexible installation, you can use the Dell monitor stand VESA mount to secure the Precision 3240 Compact system on the
Dell VESA monitor stand.
1. Follow the instructions in Before you begin.
2. Place the monitor stand base extender on the base of the monitor stand.
3. Use the four M4x6 screws to secure the monitor stand base extender under the monitor stand.
4. Place the Dell monitor stand VESA mount on the system.
NOTE: Ensure that the ∆ (triangle icon) on the Dell monitor stand VESA mount is aligned in same direction as the Dell
logo on the system.
5. Use the four M4x6 screws to secure the Dell monitor stand VESA mount to the system.
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6. Align the slot on the Dell monitor stand VESA mount with the cable management slot on the Dell monitor stand.
Dell monitor stand VESA mount 13

7. Install the socket [1] from the monitor side into the cable management slot.
8. Use the plug [2] from the system side and turn the plug knob to secure the Dell monitor stand VESA mount to the monitor
stand.
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9. Lift the stand and attach the monitor to the stand.
10. Follow the instructions in After installing the accessory.
Related-links:
●Precision Compact Dust Filter on page 22
●Precision Compact Cable Cover on page 24
●Dell A/C adapter sleeve mount on page 16
Dell monitor stand VESA mount 15

Dell A/C adapter sleeve mount
To avoid clutter on your desk and for flexible installation, you can use the Dell A/C adapter sleeve mount to secure the A/C
adapter behind the monitor (on Dell monitor stand base extender) or under the desk.
Under the desk
1. Follow the instructions in Before you begin.
2. Place the A/C adapter on the A/C adapter sleeve mount.
3. Wrap the sleeve around the A/C adapter and insert the retaining tabs into the holes at an appropriate level.
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4. NOTE: The screw holes on the A/C adapter sleeve mount are 70 mm (2.756 in.) apart.
Use the two M3x6 screws to secure the A/C adapter sleeve mount under the desk.
Dell A/C adapter sleeve mount 17

5. Follow the instructions in After installing the accessory.
Related-links:
●Precision Compact VESA sleeve mount on page 5
●Precision Compact Dual VESA sleeve mount on page 7
●Precision Compact Dust Filter on page 22
●Precision Compact Cable Cover on page 24
●Dell monitor stand VESA mount on page 12
On the monitor stand
1. Follow the instructions in Before you begin.
2. Turn over the monitor stand and place the A/C adapter sleeve mount on the Dell monitor stand base extender.
3. Install the two M3x6 screws to secure the Dell A/C adapter sleeve mount to the base extender.
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4. Place the A/C adapter in the A/C adapter sleeve mount.
Dell A/C adapter sleeve mount 19

5. Wrap the sleeve around the A/C adapter and insert the retaining tabs into the holes at an appropriate level.
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