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
Processor
Removing the processor
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the stand.
3. Remove the cable cover (optional).
4. Remove the back cover.
5. Remove the system-board shield.
6. Remove the system fan.
7. Remove the heat sink.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the processor and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Press the release lever down and then push it away from the processor to release it from the securing tab.
2. Extend the release lever completely, and open the processor cover.
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Removing and installing components