How to replace the WLAN (Wireless Module) on a Optiplex Tower plus 7010

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the WLAN (Wireless Module) on a Optiplex Tower plus 7010.

Removal

Side Cover

1. Identify the side cover highlighted in blue.
2. Slide the release latch to release the side cover from the computer.
3. Slide the side cover back and lift it off the chassis.

Front bezel

1. Identify the front bezel highlighted in blue.
2. Gently pry and release the front bezel tabs sequentially from the top.
3. Rotate the front bezel outward from the chassis and remove the front bezel.

Graphics card

1. Identify the expansion card highlighted in blue.
2. Pull to open the PCIe latch that secures the graphics card.
3. Hold the securing tab on the graphics card slot and lift the graphics card out of the slot.

Wireless Module (WLAN)

Install

Wireless Module (WLAN)

Graphics card

1. Identify the expansion card location highlighted in blue
2. Using the alignment post, connect the graphics card in the connector and press down firmly.
3. Close the PCIe latch to secure the graphics card in the slot.

Front bezel

1. Identify the front bezel location highlighted in blue.
2. Align the front cover tabs with the slots on the chassis.
3. Rotate the front cover towards the chassis and snap it into place.

Side Cover

1. Identify the side cover location highlighted in blue.
2. Align the tabs on the side cover with the slots on the chassis.