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

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

Removal

Side Cover

1. Identify the side cover highlighted in blue.
2. Slide the release latch until your hear a click.
3. Slide the side cover towards the back of the computer and lift it from the system.

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.

Hard drive assembly

Disk drive cage

1. Identify the disk drive cage highlighted in blue.
2. Move the lock handle to unlock the disk drive cage and detach it from the chassis.
3. Lift the disk drive and detach it from the mounting points on the chassis.
4. Rotate the drive cage and place it on the chassis.
5. Lift the disk drive cage away from the computer.

Wireless Module (WLAN)

Install

Wireless Module (WLAN)

Disk drive cage

1. Identify the disk drive cage location highlighted in blue.
2. Place the disk drive cage upside down on the chassis.
3. Connect the data and power cable to the connectors on the optical drive.
4. Hold the disk drive cage upright and align with its mounting points with the slots on the chassis.
5. Align the screw hole on the cage with the screw hole on the chassis.
6. Move the lock handle to lock the disk drive cage in place.
7. Route the power and data cables through the routing guide on the disk drive cage.

Hard drive assembly

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.