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OptiPlex 7010 Ultra Small Form Factor (USFF) Removal

Guide for the Wireless Module, Internal Antenna, System
Fan, Memory and Heatsink
Summary: This page will take you through the safe removal of Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) parts on a
Dell OptiPlex 7010 (USFF) Ultra Small Form Factor

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This article provides information on removing components from a OptiPlex 7010 (USFF)

Table of Contents:
1. Wireless Module Removal
2. Internal Antenna Removal
3. System Fan Removal
4. Memory Removal
5. Heatsink Removal

1. Wireless Module Removal

1. Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Wireless Module Removal:

During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly
Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer
Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets
Remove the system cover, front bezel and drive cage

2. Establishing image.
3. Disconnect the two cables from the WLAN card.

4. Push the two securing levers away from the WLAN card.

5. Remove the WLAN card.

6. Complete.

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2. Internal Antenna Removal

1. Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Internal Antenna Removal:

During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly
Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer
Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets
Remove the system cover, front bezel and drive cage
2. Establishing image.

3. Disconnect the two cables from the WLAN card.

4. Unthread the Internal Antenna.

5. Release the Internal Antenna port.

6. Remove the Internal Antenna.

7. Complete.

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3. System Fan Removal

1. Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the System Fan Removal:

During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly
Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer
Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets
Remove system cover, front bezel and drive cage
2. Establishing image.

3. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.

4. Unthread the fan cable from the chassis.

5. Remove the four screws that secure the fan to the chassis.

6. Lift and remove the system fan out of the chassis.

7. Complete.

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4. Memory Removal
1. Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Memory Removal:

During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly
Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer
Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets
Remove the system cover, front bezel and drive cage
2. Establishing image.

3. Press out on the release tabs located on each side of the memory module.

4. Lift the memory module out of the connector on the system board and remove.
5. Complete.

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5. Heatsink Removal
1. Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Heatsink Removal:

During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly
Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer
Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets
Remove the system cover, front bezel and drive cage
2. Establishing image.

3. Disconnect the heat sink/fan assembly cable from the system board.

4. Press the release lever down and then move it outward to release the Fan retention hook that secures it.
5. Raise the heat sink/fan assembly.

6. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the four captive screws securing the heat sink/fan assembly to the system board.
7. Lift the heat sink/fan assembly upward gently, and remove it from the computer. Lay the assembly with the fan facing downward,
and with the thermal grease facing upward.
8. Complete.

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Article Properties

Affected Product

OptiPlex 7010

Last Published Date

21 Feb 2021

Version
4

Article Type
Solution