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OptiPlex 3000 Small Form Factor Service Manual

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Installing the system board

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the system board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

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System board install image 3

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Steps

  1. Align and lower the system board into the system until the stand-off points at the back of the system board align with those on the chassis.
  2. Replace the seven (#6-32) screws to secure the system board to the chassis.
  3. Route and connect all the cables that you disconnected from the system board.
  4. Place and align the front I/O-bracket with the I/O slot on the chassis.
  5. Replace the screw (#6-32) that secures the front I/O-bracket to the chassis.

Next steps

  1. Install the processor.
  2. Install the memory modules.
  3. Install the processor heat-sink assembly.
  4. Install the WLAN card.
  5. Install the solid-state drive.
  6. Install the optional I/O modules.
  7. Install the expansion card.
  8. Install the disk-drive cage.
  9. Install the 3.5-inch hard-drive.
  10. Install the 2.5-inch hard-drive.
  11. Install the front bezel.
  12. Install the side cover.
  13. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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