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OptiPlex 5000 Micro Service Manual

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 system board

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 five (M3x5) screws and two (M3x4L) screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
  3. Align the slot on the speaker/hard drive support with system board and place the speaker/hard drive support on the system board.
  4. Replace the screw (M3x5) to secure the speaker/hard drive support to the system board.

Next steps

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

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