Service Manual
Table Of Contents
- OptiPlex 3280 All-in-One Service Manual
- Safety instructions
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Screw list
- Stand
- Cable cover—optional
- Back cover
- Hard drive
- Memory modules
- System-board shield
- Solid-state drive
- System fan
- Coin-cell battery
- Wireless card
- Camera assembly
- Bottom cover
- Heat sink
- Processor
- Rear-I/O bracket
- System board
- Speakers
- Power-button board
- Microphones
- Side I/O-board
- Audio board
- Antenna modules
- Display panel
- Middle frame
- Software
- System setup
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help and contacting Dell
Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the wireless-card shield to the system board.
2. Unroute the antenna cables from the routing guides on the display-assembly base.
3. Lift the wireless-card shield out of the system.
4. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card.
5. Slide and remove the wireless-card bracket off the wireless card.
6. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.
7. Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card slot.
Installing the wireless card
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the wireless card, route the antenna cables accurately.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the wireless card and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components