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OptiPlex 3080 Micro 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.

Image: Installing the systemboard

Image: Installing the system board

Steps

  1. Align and lower the system board into the system until the connectors at the back of the system board align with the slots on the chassis, and the screw holes on the system board align with the standoffs on the system.
  2. Replace the two (M3x4) screws and three (6-32) screws to secure the system board to the chassis.
  3. Align the slot on the hard drive caddy support with system board and place the hard drive caddy on the system board.
  4. Replace the screw (6-32) to secure the hard drive caddy support to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the processor.
  2. Install the optional IO module.
  3. Install the speaker.
  4. Install the memory modules.
  5. Install the heat sink.
  6. Install the fan assembly.
  7. Install the WLAN card.
  8. Install the solid-state drive.
  9. Install the hard drive assembly.
  10. Install the side cover.
  11. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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