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December 25th, 2022 11:00

Optiplex 7010 SFF front i/o mounting

Hi, just a minor detail thing:

I'm rebuilding with a 7010 mobo in a SFF case from a different model. I have the fans, don't mind running an ATX PSU outside for now (it's a 3020 case with the weird 8 pin connector on the psu) but I'm just wondering about the front panel USB/audio i/o. I was able to find it on eBay for $6 so no messing with the audio connector but I I'm just wondering:

1. Does it mount on the metal chasis? The front panel bezel just has the opening right?

2. Does the rectangular part pop-off the rest of the bezel or is it one piece?

Also I'm assuming the blue header is standard USB 3 and not something weird though it doesn't matter if I use the stock i/o hub, I was originally going to go with an after market hub in a drive bay..

Have to say it's nice and inexpensive build with the parts and also DDR3 and used processors being cheap now.

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December 25th, 2022 13:00

Re: 1. Does it mount on the metal chasis? The front panel bezel just has the opening right?  Yes to both

2. Does the rectangular part pop-off the rest of the bezel or is it one piece?

FIO rectangular module slides and pops off from metal chassis after removing one screw (video 1:00). All plastic bezel is just a store front cover. Note the power switch module is not part of front IO.  It should be already included w 3020sff case.

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3. I'm assuming the blue header is standard USB 3 and not something weird. 
Correct.  notably high end 7010 sff mobo has standard blue usb 3.0 socket, while  cheap entry level 3020 sff mobo has no usb 3.0.

 

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December 25th, 2022 14:00

Thanks, I'm loving these refurbishments - can't beat motherboards at less than $15 etc., just have to do a little research.

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December 25th, 2022 15:00

yes do a little research and planning helps a smooth case swap. Tear down video 1 and video 2 show there are many cables to reattach in sff case.  

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