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OptiPlex 7050 Micro Form Factor (MFF) Teardown removal guide for customer replaceable units (CRUs)

Summary: The following article is a guide to the removal of the CRU parts of the OptiPlex 7050 Micro Form Factor chassis. CRU are those parts that Dell considers it simple for anyone to remove and replace. ...

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These guides take you step-by-step through the safe removal of the Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) parts of a OptiPlex 7050 Micro Form Factor computer. (CRUs are the parts of the computer that should not need an engineer to remove or replace.) The guides include pictures referencing what is involved.

Table of Contents:

  1. CRU Removal Guide
  2. Removal Instructions

 

Removal Guide

 

If these guides do not cover what you are looking to do, then you want to reference your Computer Manual.

The article below provides information about safe practices to consider before working with electrical equipment.


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Removal Instructions

 

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required tools

 

1 Small Phillip's head screwdriver 2 Plastic Scribe
3 Small Flat head screwdriver    
 
Note: Be aware that using a large Phillips or Flat Head screwdriver may result in damage to the head of the screws. This would make their removal impossible without specialty tools that are not available to our onsite engineers.

 

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

    1. During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly.

    2. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer.

    3. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

  2. Undo the Thumbscrew securing the back of the cover.

MFF Cover 01

  1. Push the cover forward and lift it up and away from the computer.

MFF Cover 02

 

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

    1. During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly.

    2. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer.

    3. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

    4. Remove the System Cover.

  2. Push the two (2) blue tabs towards each other [1] and lift the fan up and turn the fan over [2] to access beneath it.

MFF Fan 01

  1. Disconnect the speaker and system fan cable from the motherboard.

MFF Fan 02

 

  1. Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the memory module:

    1. During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly.

    2. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer.

    3. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

    4. Remove the System Cover, and System Fan.

  2. Pull the tabs on either side of the memory module away from the module.

MFF Memory 01

  1. Pull the Memory module up and out of the slot.

 
Note: Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any additional memory modules in the computer.
 

 

  1. Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD):

    1. During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly.

    2. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer.

    3. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

    4. Remove the System Cover.

  2. Push the blue tabs on either side of the drive together [1]. Push the assembly towards the front of the personal computer to release it [2].

MFF HDD 01

  1. Remove the drive assembly up and out of the personal computer [3].

MFF HDD 02

 

  1. Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD):

    1. During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly.

    2. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer.

    3. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

    4. Remove the System Cover, and Hard Disk Drive.

  2. Remove the screw that secures the M.2 PCIe SSD to the motherboard [1].

MFF SSD 01

  1. Lift the card up and remove from the PCIe slot [2].

 

  1. Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Coin Cell Battery:

    1. During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly.

    2. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer.

    3. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

    4. Remove the System Cover.

  2. Press the release latch until the coin-cell battery pops up [1].

MFF Coin Cell 01

  1. Remove the battery from the Motherboard [2].

Additional Information

If you require further assistance, contact technical Support.
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Affected Products

OptiPlex 7050 Micro
Article Properties
Article Number: 000123089
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 20 Jul 2023
Version:  8
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