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OptiPlex 5080 Small Form Factor 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.

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 four screws (6-32) and the single standoff screw (M2X4) screw to secure the system board to the chassis.
  3. Align and lower the I/O panel into the slot on the chassis.
  4. Replace the screws (6-32) to secure the I/O panel to the chassis.
  5. Reconnect the intrusion switch cable.
  6. Reconnect the system board power supply cables.
  7. Reconnect the power button switch cable.
  8. Reconnect the system fan cable.
  9. Reconnect the processor power supply cable.
  10. Reconnect the SATA cables.
  11. Reconnect the SATA power cable.
  12. Reconnect the internal speaker cables.

Next steps

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

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