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May 25th, 2020 02:00
Optiplex Micro 7070 Blank Port
Hi there, I have a blank port on the back of my new Optiplex 7070 Micro. My PC haas 2 x DPs but no HDMI port. I managed to source a HDMI port from Dell to go into the blank port.
I'm looking for advice on how to actually free up the blank port so I can install this new part. The blank port is metal and I'm not too sure how to actually break through it to install the new part.
Any advice would be appreciated. I tried posting a link to a picture but that doesn't seem to be allowed on this forum.
Thanks in advance,
Alex
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May 25th, 2020 10:00
It has an X in it because you take a large screw driver and twist/pop it out.
The port is held in place via screws.
See service manual page 38 where it shows how to install
https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/optiplex-7070-desktop_owners-manual5_en-us.pdf?dgc=SM&cid=243871&lid=spr3369751531&linkId=89391517
https://dell.to/2Xw24Uj
This is a one way trip. If you later take the optional port out it leaves a DB9 hole.
Fappy
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May 25th, 2020 09:00
@abouc: Welcome to Dell Community, Actually Optiplex Micro 7070 desktop PC has optional HDMI port. As you can find Serial Number 4 with it's description in below image.
So if your PC has no HDMI port than you have 2 options:
abouc
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May 25th, 2020 10:00
Hi thanks for this. It isn’t quite what I was looking for...I have the part and I want to install the part into the blank port slot but can’t work out how you get through the metal blank port.
Many thanks
Alex
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May 25th, 2020 10:00
Thank you! I will try the screw driver. I was sure there was something that I was missing