Dell Precision 3240 Compact User manual

Precision 3240 Compact

Accessories Installation Guide

Regulatory Model: D16S

Regulatory Type: D16S001

August 2020

Rev. A00

Notes, cautions, and warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid

the problem.

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

trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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.

4 Before you begin

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.

Precision Compact VESA sleeve mount 5

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.

Precision Compact Dual VESA sleeve mount 7

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.

Precision Compact Dual VESA sleeve mount 9

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.

10 Precision Compact Dual VESA sleeve mount

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