System board, Removing the system board, Replacing the system board – Dell OptiPlex XE (Early 2010) User Manual
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System Board
Dell™ OptiPlex™ XE Service Manual—
Small Form Factor
Removing the System Board
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
.
2.
Remove the
optical drive
.
3.
Remove the
hard drive
.
4.
Remove the
expansion card
(s).
5.
Remove the
memory module
(s).
6.
Remove the
heat sink and processor
.
7.
Remove the
power supply
.
8.
Disconnect any cables still attached to the system board.
9.
Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
10.
Lift the system board up and away from the chassis.
Replacing the System Board
To replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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