Dell 4NM52 Specification Sheet

OptiPlex 3080 Tower

Service Manual

Reg ula tor y M ode l: D29 M Reg ula tor y T ype : D 29M 002 May 20 20 Rev . A 00

Notes, cautions, and warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid

the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Working on your computer........................................................................................... 6

Safety instructions.............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Before working inside your computer....................................................................................................................... 6

Safety precautions.........................................................................................................................................................7

Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection................................................................................................................7

ESD field service kit ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

After working inside your computer..........................................................................................................................9

Chapter 2: Technology and components.......................................................................................10

Graphics options................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Intel UHD 610 Graphics...............................................................................................................................................10

Intel UHD 630 Graphics..............................................................................................................................................10

NVIDIA GeForce GT 730............................................................................................................................................. 11

AMD Radeon RX 640.................................................................................................................................................. 12

AMD Radeon R5 430...................................................................................................................................................13

System management features........................................................................................................................................ 13

Dell Client Command Suite for In-Band systems management ........................................................... 14

Chapter 3: Major components of your system.............................................................................. 15

Chapter 4: Disassembly and reassembly.......................................................................................18

Side cover............................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Removing the side cover............................................................................................................................................ 18

Installing the side cover............................................................................................................................................. 20

Front bezel...........................................................................................................................................................................21

Removing the front bezel...........................................................................................................................................21

Installing the front bezel............................................................................................................................................ 22

Fan duct...............................................................................................................................................................................23

Removing the fan duct...............................................................................................................................................23

Installing the fan duct.................................................................................................................................................23

Hard-drive assembly......................................................................................................................................................... 24

Removing the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly................................................................................................24

Removing the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket.................................................................................................. 25

Installing the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket.....................................................................................................26

Installing the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly.................................................................................................. 27

3.5-inch hard drive............................................................................................................................................................29

Removing the 3.5 inch hard drive........................................................................................................................... 29

Installing the 3.5 inch hard drive..............................................................................................................................29

Solid-state drive................................................................................................................................................................ 30

Removing the M.2 2230 PCIe solid-state drive................................................................................................... 30

Installing the M.2 2230 PCIe solid-state drive......................................................................................................31

Removing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive................................................................................................... 32

Installing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive..................................................................................................... 33

Memory modules............................................................................................................................................................... 34

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Removing the memory modules............................................................................................................................... 34

Installing the memory modules.................................................................................................................................35

Processor fan and heat-sink assembly.........................................................................................................................36

Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly........................................................................................ 36

Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly.......................................................................................... 37

Processor............................................................................................................................................................................ 38

Removing the processor............................................................................................................................................38

Installing the processor..............................................................................................................................................39

Graphics card...................................................................................................................................................................... 41

Removing the graphics card...................................................................................................................................... 41

Installing the graphics card....................................................................................................................................... 42

Graphical processing unit................................................................................................................................................ 43

Removing the powered GPU.................................................................................................................................... 43

Installing the powered GPU...................................................................................................................................... 43

Coin-cell battery................................................................................................................................................................ 43

Removing the coin-cell battery................................................................................................................................43

Installing the coin-cell battery.................................................................................................................................. 44

WLAN card..........................................................................................................................................................................45

Removing the WLAN card.........................................................................................................................................45

Installing the WLAN card........................................................................................................................................... 46

Slim optical-drive...............................................................................................................................................................48

Removing the Slim-Optical Disk Drive....................................................................................................................48

Installing the Slim-Optical Disk Drive...................................................................................................................... 48

Slim optical-drive bracket............................................................................................................................................... 49

Removing the slim-ODD bracket............................................................................................................................. 49

Installing the slim-ODD bracket............................................................................................................................... 50

Speaker.................................................................................................................................................................................51

Removing the speaker................................................................................................................................................ 51

Installing the speaker...................................................................................................................................................51

Power button..................................................................................................................................................................... 52

Removing the power button.....................................................................................................................................52

Installing the power button....................................................................................................................................... 53

Power-supply unit............................................................................................................................................................. 54

Removing the power-supply unit.............................................................................................................................54

Installing the power-supply unit...............................................................................................................................56

Intrusion switch................................................................................................................................................................. 58

Removing the intrusion switch.................................................................................................................................58

Installing the intrusion switch...................................................................................................................................59

Optional I/O modules (Type C/ HDMI/VGA/DP/Serial)........................................................................................ 60

Removing optional I/O modules (Type C/ HDMI/VGA/DP/Serial)................................................................60

Installing optional I/O modules (Type-C/HDMI/VGA/DP/Serial)................................................................... 61

System board..................................................................................................................................................................... 65

Removing the system board..................................................................................................................................... 65

Installing the system board....................................................................................................................................... 68

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 72

Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics................................................................72

Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check................................................................ 72

Diagnostic LED behavior.................................................................................................................................................. 73

Diagnostic error messages.............................................................................................................................................. 74

Contents

System error messages....................................................................................................................................................77

WiFi power cycle................................................................................................................................................................77

Chapter 6: Getting help............................................................................................................... 79

Contacting Dell...................................................................................................................................................................79

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Working on your computer

Topics:

• Safety instructions

Safety instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that you have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is shipped with your computer. For more

safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTE: Disconnect your computer from all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish

working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting your computer to an electrical outlet.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat, dry and clean.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges, and avoid touching the

pins and the contacts.

CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical

assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the

safety instructions that is shipped with the product or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal

surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal

surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components.

CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull it by its connector or its pull tab, not the cable itself. Some cables

have connectors with locking tabs or thumb-screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable.

When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly-aligned to avoid bending the connector pins. When connecting

cables, ensure that the ports and the connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.

NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.

Before working inside your computer

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NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

Steps

1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.

2. Shut down your computer. Click Start >

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Power > Shut down.

NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down

instructions.

3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

4. Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.

CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the

cable from the network device.

5. Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.

Safety precautions

The safety precautions chapter details the primary steps to be taken before performing any disassembly instructions.

Observe the following safety precautions before you perform any installation or break/fix procedures involving disassembly or reassembly:

● Turn off the system and all attached peripherals.

● Disconnect the system and all attached peripherals from AC power.

● Disconnect all network cables, telephone, and telecommunications lines from the system.

● Use an ESD field service kit when working inside any desktop to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.

● After removing any system component, carefully place the removed component on an anti-static mat.

● Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to reduce the chance of getting electrocuted.

Standby power

Dell products with standby power must be unplugged before you open the case. Systems that incorporate standby power are essentially powered while turned off. The internal power enables the system to be remotely turned on (wake on LAN) and suspended into a sleep mode and has other advanced power management features.

Unplugging, pressing and holding the power button for 15 seconds should discharge residual power in the system board.

Bonding

Bonding is a method for connecting two or more grounding conductors to the same electrical potential. This is done through the use of a field service electrostatic discharge (ESD) kit. When connecting a bonding wire, ensure that it is connected to bare metal and never to a painted or non-metal surface. The wrist strap should be secure and in full contact with your skin, and ensure that you remove all jewelry such as watches, bracelets, or rings prior to bonding yourself and the equipment.

Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection

ESD is a major concern when you handle electronic components, especially sensitive components such as expansion cards, processors, memory DIMMs, and system boards. Very slight charges can damage circuits in ways that may not be obvious, such as intermittent problems or a shortened product life span. As the industry pushes for lower power requirements and increased density, ESD protection is an increasing concern.

Due to the increased density of semiconductors used in recent Dell products, the sensitivity to static damage is now higher than in previous Dell products. For this reason, some previously approved methods of handling parts are no longer applicable.

Two recognized types of ESD damage are catastrophic and intermittent failures.

● Catastrophic – Catastrophic failures represent approximately 20 percent of ESD-related failures. The damage causes an immediate and complete loss of device functionality. An example of catastrophic failure is a memory DIMM that has received a static shock and immediately generates a "No POST/No Video" symptom with a beep code emitted for missing or nonfunctional memory.

● Intermittent – Intermittent failures represent approximately 80 percent of ESD-related failures. The high rate of intermittent failures means that most of the time when damage occurs, it is not immediately recognizable. The DIMM receives a static shock, but the tracing is merely weakened and does not immediately produce outward symptoms related to the damage. The weakened trace may take weeks or months to melt, and in the meantime may cause degradation of memory integrity, intermittent memory errors, etc.

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The more difficult type of damage to recognize and troubleshoot is the intermittent (also called latent or "walking wounded") failure.

Perform the following steps to prevent ESD damage:

● Use a wired ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded. The use of wireless anti-static straps is no longer allowed; they do not provide adequate protection. Touching the chassis before handling parts does not ensure adequate ESD protection on parts with increased sensitivity to ESD damage.

● Handle all static-sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use anti-static floor pads and workbench pads.

● When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the anti-static

packing material until you are ready to install the component. Before unwrapping the anti-static packaging, ensure that you discharge static electricity from your body.

● Before transporting a static-sensitive component, place it in an anti-static container or packaging.

ESD field service kit

The unmonitored Field Service kit is the most commonly used service kit. Each Field Service kit includes three main components: anti-static mat, wrist strap, and bonding wire.

Components of an ESD field service kit

The components of an ESD field service kit are:

● Anti-Static Mat – The anti-static mat is dissipative and parts can be placed on it during service procedures. When using an anti-static mat, your wrist strap should be snug and the bonding wire should be connected to the mat and to any bare metal on the system being worked on. Once deployed properly, service parts can be removed from the ESD bag and placed directly on the mat. ESD-sensitive items are safe in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside a bag.

● Wrist Strap and Bonding Wire – The wrist strap and bonding wire can be either directly connected between your wrist and bare metal on the hardware if the ESD mat is not required, or connected to the anti-static mat to protect hardware that is temporarily placed on the mat. The physical connection of the wrist strap and bonding wire between your skin, the ESD mat, and the hardware is known as bonding. Use only Field Service kits with a wrist strap, mat, and bonding wire. Never use wireless wrist straps. Always be aware that the internal wires of a wrist strap are prone to damage from normal wear and tear, and must be checked regularly with a wrist strap tester in order to avoid accidental ESD hardware damage. It is recommended to test the wrist strap and bonding wire at least once per week.

● ESD Wrist Strap Tester – The wires inside of an ESD strap are prone to damage over time. When using an unmonitored kit, it is a best practice to regularly test the strap prior to each service call, and at a minimum, test once per week. A wrist strap tester is the best method for doing this test. If you do not have your own wrist strap tester, check with your regional office to find out if they have one. To perform the test, plug the wrist-strap's bonding-wire into the tester while it is strapped to your wrist and push the button to test. A green LED is lit if the test is successful; a red LED is lit and an alarm sounds if the test fails.

● Insulator Elements – It is critical to keep ESD sensitive devices, such as plastic heat sink casings, away from internal parts that are insulators and often highly charged.

● Working Environment – Before deploying the ESD Field Service kit, assess the situation at the customer location. For example, deploying the kit for a server environment is different than for a desktop or portable environment. Servers are typically installed in a rack within a data center; desktops or portables are typically placed on office desks or cubicles. Always look for a large open flat work area that is free of clutter and large enough to deploy the ESD kit with additional space to accommodate the type of system that is being repaired. The workspace should also be free of insulators that can cause an ESD event. On the work area, insulators such as Styrofoam and other plastics should always be moved at least 12 inches or 30 centimeters away from sensitive parts before physically handling any hardware components

● ESD Packaging – All ESD-sensitive devices must be shipped and received in static-safe packaging. Metal, static-shielded bags are preferred. However, you should always return the damaged part using the same ESD bag and packaging that the new part arrived in. The ESD bag should be folded over and taped shut and all the same foam packing material should be used in the original box that the new part arrived in. ESD-sensitive devices should be removed from packaging only at an ESD-protected work surface, and parts should never be placed on top of the ESD bag because only the inside of the bag is shielded. Always place parts in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside an anti-static bag.

● Transporting Sensitive Components – When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport.

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ESD protection summary

It is recommended that all field service technicians use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat at all times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical that technicians keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components.

After working inside your computer

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CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.

Steps

1. Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.

2. Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer.

3. Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer.

4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.

5. Turn on your computer.

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Technology and components

This chapter details the technology and components available in the system.

Topics:

• Graphics options

• System management features

Graphics options

Intel UHD 610 Graphics

Table 1. Intel UHD 610 Graphics specifications

Intel UHD 610 Graphics

Bus Type Integrated

Memory Type UMA

Graphics Level Celeron/Pentium Gold: GT2 (UHD)

Overlay Planes Yes

Operating Systems Graphics/ Video API Support DirectX 12, OpenGL (4.5 from Intel CML POR)

Supports maximum resolution

Number of display supported

Multiple Display Support

External Connectors

● DP: 4096 x 2304 @60 Hz, 24 bpp

● Option DP: 4096 x 2304 @60 Hz

● Option USB type-C Alt mode: 4096 x 2304 @60 Hz

● Option VGA: 1920 x 1200 @60 Hz

● Option HDMI2.0: 4096 x 2160 @60 Hz

Up to three displays supported

● Two motherboard integrated DP1.4 HBR2 + One video option (VGA/DP1.4 HBR2/HDMI2.0/USB3.2 Gen2 type-C Alt-mode)

Two MB integrated DP1.4 HBR2 + One video option (VGA/ DP1.4 HBR2/HDMI2.0/USB3.2 Gen2 type-C Alt-mode)

Intel UHD 630 Graphics

Table 2. Intel UHD 630 Graphics specifications

Intel UHD 630 Graphics

Bus Type Integrated

Memory Type UMA

Graphics Level

Overlay Planes Yes

Operating Systems Graphics/ Video API Support DirectX 12, OpenGL (4.5 from Intel CML POR)

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i3/i5: GT2 (UHD)

Table 2. Intel UHD 630 Graphics specifications (continued)

Intel UHD 630 Graphics

Supports maximum resolution

Number of display supported

Multiple Display Support

External Connectors

● DP: 4096 x 2304 @60 Hz, 24 bpp

● Option DP: 4096 x 2304 @60 Hz

● Option USB type-C Alt mode: 4096 x 2304 @60 Hz

● Option VGA: 1920 x 1200 @60 Hz

● Option HDMI2.0: 4096 x 2160 @60 Hz

Up to three displays supported

● Two motherboard integrated DP1.4 HBR2 + One video

Two MB integrated DP1.4 HBR2 + One video option (VGA/ DP1.4 HBR2/HDMI2.0/USB3.2 Gen2 type-C Alt-mode)

NVIDIA GeForce GT 730

Table 3. NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 specifications

Feature Values

GPU frequency

DirectX

902 MHz

12.0

option (VGA/DP1.4 HBR2/HDMI2.0/USB3.2 Gen2 type-C Alt-mode)

Shader model

Open CL

Open GL

GPU memory interface

PCIe bus

Display support

Graphics memory configuration

Graphics memory clock speed

Active fan sink

Slot number

PCB form factor

PCB layer

PCB solder mask

5.0

1.1

4.5

64 bit

PCIe 3.0 x8

One DisplayPort 1.2

2 GB, GDDR5

2.5 GHz

2-pin excluded fan controller

Single slot

Low profile

4 layer

Green

Bracket form factor

Maximum resolution

Power consumption

Low profile

3840 x 2160

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Table 3. NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 specifications (continued)

Feature Values

● 20 W TDP

30 W TGP

3D mark performance ● 3DMark 11 (P): E4131

● 3Dmark Vantage(P):

AMD Radeon RX 640

Table 4. AMD Radeon RX 640 specifications

Feature Values

GPU frequency

DirectX

Shader model

Open CL

Open GL

GPU memory interface

PCIe bus

Display support ● Two Mini DisplayPorts

Graphics memory configuration

Graphics memory clock speed

Active fan sink

Slot number

PCB form factor

1.2 GHz

5.0

2.0

4.5

128 bit

PCIe 3.0 x8

● One DisplayPort

4 GB, GDDR5

7 Gbps

4-pin embedded fan controller

Single slot

Low profile

PCB layer

PCB solder mask

Bracket form factor

Maximum resolution

Power consumption

3D mark performance

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6 layer

Green

Low profile

5120 x 2880

50 W

3DMark 11 (P): 5315

AMD Radeon R5 430

Table 5. AMD Radeon R5 430 specifications

Feature Values

GPU frequency

DirectX

Shader model

Open CL

Open GL

GPU memory interface

PCIe bus

Display support

Graphics memory configuration

Graphics memory clock speed

Active fan sink

Slot number

PCB form factor

780 MHz

11.2

5.0

1.2

4.2

64 bit

PCIe 3.0 x8

1 DisplayPort 1.2

2 GB, GDDR5

1.5 GHz

2-pin excluded fan controller

Single slot

Low profile

PCB layer

PCB solder mask

Bracket form factor ● Full height

Maximum resolution

Power consumption ● 25 W TDP

3D mark performance ● 3DMark 11 (P)

6 layer

Green

● Low profile

4096 x 2160

● 35 W TGP

● 3Dmark Vantage(P)

System management features

Dell commercial systems come with a number of systems management options that are included by default for In-Band management with the Dell Client Command Suite. In-Band management is when the system has a functional operating system and the device is connected to a network so that it can be managed. The Dell Client Command Suite of tools can be leveraged individually or with a systems management console like SCCM, LANDESK, KACE, etc.

We also offer Out-of-Band management as an option. Out-of-band management is when the system does not have a functional operating system or is turned off and you still want to be able to manage the system in that state.

Technology and components

Dell Client Command Suite for In-Band systems management

Dell Client Command Suite is a free toolkit available for download, for all Latitude Rugged tablets at dell.com/support,

automates and streamlines systems management tasks, saving time, money, and resources. It consists of the following modules that can be used independently, or with a variety of systems management consoles such as SCCM.

Dell Client Command Suite's integration with VMware Workspace ONE Powered by AirWatch, now allows customers to manage their Dell client hardware from the cloud, using a single Workspace ONE console.

Dell Command | Deploy enables easy operating system (OS) deployment across all major OS deployment methodologies and provides numerous system-specific drivers that have been extracted and reduced to an OS-consumable state.

Dell Command l Configure is a graphical user interface (GUI) admin tool for configuring and deploying hardware settings in a pre-OS or post-OS environment, and it operates seamlessly with SCCM and Airwatch and can be self-integrated into LANDesk and KACE. Simply, this is all about the BIOS. Command l Configure allows you to remotely automate and configure over 150+ BIOS settings for a personalized user experience.

Dell Command l PowerShell Provider can do the same things as Command l Configure, but with a different method. PowerShell is a scripting language that allows customers to create a customized and dynamic configuration process.

Dell Command l Monitor is a Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) agent that provides IT admins with an extensive inventory of the hardware and health-state data. Admins can also configure hardware remotely by using command line and scripting.

Dell Command l Power Manager (end-user tool) is a GUI-based factory-installed battery management tool that allows end users to choose the battery management methods that meet their personal preferences or work schedule without sacrificing IT's capability to control those settings with Group Policy.

Dell Command | Update (end-user tool) is factory-installed and allows admins to individually manage and automatically present and install Dell updates to the BIOS, drivers, and software. Command l Update eliminates the time-consuming hunting and pecking process of update installation.

Dell Command l Update Catalog provides searchable metadata that allows the management console to retrieve the latest system-specific updates (driver, firmware or BIOS). The updates are then delivered seamlessly to end-users using the customer's systems management infrastructure that is consuming the catalog (like SCCM).

Dell Command | vPro Out of Band console extends hardware management to systems that are offline or have an unreachable OS (Dell exclusive features).

Dell Command | Integration Suite for System Center - This suite integrates all the key components of the Client Command Suite into Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012 and Current Branch versions.

Technology and components

Major components of your system 15

Major components of your system

16 Major components of your system

NOTE: Dell provides a list of components and their part numbers for the original system configuration purchased. These

parts are available according to warranty coverages purchased by the customer. Contact your Dell sales representative for

purchase options.

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Disassembly and reassembly

Topics:

• Side cover

• Front bezel

• Fan duct

• Hard-drive assembly

• 3.5-inch hard drive

• Solid-state drive

• Memory modules

• Processor fan and heat-sink assembly

• Processor

• Graphics card

• Graphical processing unit

• Coin-cell battery

• WLAN card

• Slim optical-drive

• Slim optical-drive bracket

• Speaker

• Power button

• Power-supply unit

• Intrusion switch

• Optional I/O modules (Type C/ HDMI/VGA/DP/Serial)

• System board

Side cover

Removing the side cover

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.

NOTE: Ensure that you remove the security cable from the security-cable slot (if applicable).

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The following images indicate the location of the side cover and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

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Steps

1. Loosen the thumbscrew (#6-32) that secures the side cover to the computer.

2. Slide the side cover towards the rear of the computer and lift the cover away from the computer.

Disassembly and reassembly

Installing the side cover

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

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The following image indicates the location of the side cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

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Steps

1. Locate the side cover slot on your computer.

2. Align the tabs on the side cover with the slots on the chassis.

3. Slide the side cover towards the front of the computer to install it.

4. Tighten the thumbscrew (#6-32) to secure the side cover to the computer.

Next steps

1. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

Front bezel

Removing the front bezel

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the side cover.

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The following images indicate the location of the front bezel and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Pry the retention tabs to release the front bezel from the computer.

Disassembly and reassembly

2. Slightly pull the front bezel and gently rotate to release the other tabs on the bezel from the slots in the computer chassis.

3. Remove the front bezel from the computer.

Installing the front bezel

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

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The following image indicates the location of the front bezel and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Position the front bezel to align the tabs on the bezel with the slots on the chassis.

2. Press the bezel until the tabs clicks into place.

Next steps

1. Install the side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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Fan duct

Removing the fan duct

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the side cover.

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The following images indicate the location of the fan duct and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Press the retention tabs on both sides of the fan duct to release it.

2. Pull and remove the fan duct from the computer.

Installing the fan duct

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

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The following image indicates the location of the fan duct and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

Steps

1. Position the fan duct to align it with the slots on the computer chassis.

2. Press the fan duct until it clicks into place.

Next steps

1. Install the side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

Hard-drive assembly

Removing the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the side cover.

3. Remove the fan duct.

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The following images indicate the location of the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

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