Service Manual
Table Of Contents
- Precision 3260 Compact Service Manual
- Contents
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Screw list
- Major components of Precision 3260 Compact
- Side cover
- 2.5-inch hard drive
- Riser card
- Wireless card
- Speaker
- Processor fan
- Memory module
- M.2 solid-state drive
- Removing the M.2 2230 PCIe solid-state drive (slot-1)
- Installing the M.2 2230 PCIe solid-state drive (slot-1)
- Removing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive (slot-1)
- Installing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive (slot-1)
- Removing the M.2 2230 PCIe solid-state drive (slot-0)
- Installing the M.2 2230 PCIe solid-state drive (slot-0)
- Removing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive (slot-0)
- Installing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive (slot-0)
- Expansion card
- Optional I/O module
- Coin-cell battery
- Heat sink
- SATA FFC module
- Processor
- System board
- Internal antennae
- Drivers and downloads
- BIOS setup
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help and contacting Dell
NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from
the slot.
Installing the memory modules
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the memory modules and provide a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1.
NOTE:
The thermal pad is applicable only for computers with 32 GB x 2 configuration, install the thermal pad before
installing the 32 GB x 2 memory module.
Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot.
2. Insert the memory module into the memory-module slot.
3. Press down on the memory module until the memory module snaps into position and the securing clip locks in place.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch
the components on the memory module.
NOTE: The securing clips return to the locked position. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and
reinstall it.
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