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This article provides information on removing components from a OptiPlex 3010 Desktop (DT).

Table of Contents:

1. Power Switch Cable Removal
2. Front Thermal Sensor Removal
3. System Fan Removal
4. I/O Panel Removal
5. Power Supply Removal

Power Switch Cable Removal

1. Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the First Removal:

• During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly


• Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer


• Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets


• Remove the system cover and front bezel

2. Establishing image.



3. Disconnect the power switch cable from the system board.



4. Gently pry the power switch cable free.



5. Slide the power switch cable out through the front of the computer.



6. Complete.

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Front Thermal Sensor Removal

1. Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Second Removal:

• During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly


• Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer


• Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets


• Remove the system cover and front bezel

2. Establishing image.



3. Disconnect the thermal sensor cable from the system board.



4. Unthread the thermal sensor cable from the chassis clip.



5. Gently pry the thermal sensor away from the chassis front and remove.



6. Complete.

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System Fan Removal

1. Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Third Removal:

• During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly


• Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer


• Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets


• Remove the system cover and front bezel

2. Establishing image.



3. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.



4. Unthread the system fan cable from the chassis clips.



5. Slide the four grommets inward and through the slots in the system front.

6. Lift the system fan out of the system and remove.

7. Gently pry up the 4 grommets from the system fan and remove.

8. Complete.



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I/O Panel Removal

1. Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Fourth Removal:

• During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly


• Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer


• Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets


• Remove the system cover and front bezel

2. Establishing image.



3. Disconnect the I/O Board/FlyWire cable from the system board.



4. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the single screw securing the I/O Board to the chassis.



5. Slide the I/O Board towards the right of the system to release from chassis.



6. Remove the I/O Board.

7. Complete.

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Power Supply Removal

1. Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Fifth Removal

• During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly


• Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer


• Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets


• Remove the system cover

2. Establishing image.



3. Disconnect the 4-pin power cable from the system board.



4. Unthread the 4-pin power cable from the chassis clips.



5. Disconnect the 24-pin power cable from the system board.

6. Unthread the 24-pin power cable from the chassis clip.

7. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the power supply from the back of the system.

8. Push in on the blue release tab beside the power supply, and slides the power towards the front of the system.

9. Lift the power supply out of the system.

10. Complete.

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