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OptiPlex 3050 Small Form Factor: Teardown removal guide for customer replaceable units (CRUs)

Summary: This article is a guide to those parts that Dell considers a customer able to remove from a Small Form Factor version of the OptiPlex 3050 system.

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These guides will take you through each step of the safe removal of what are considered to be the Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) parts of an OptiPlex 3050 SFF system. (CRUs are the parts of the system that shouldn't need an engineer to remove or replace.) The guides will also include pictures to reference what's 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 will want to reference your System Manual.

The article below provides information on safe practises you should be taking into consideration before working with electrical equipment.


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Removal Instructions

 

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1 Small Phillip's head screwdriver 2 Plastic Scribe
3 Small Flathead screwdriver    
 
SLN305141_en_US__2icon 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 speciality tools, that aren't available to our onsite engineers.

 

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

    1. During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure 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. To remove the PCs access panel put the system on its side opposite the access panel and loosen the two (2) captive thumbscrews that secure the cover to the system. [1].

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  1. Pull the cover towards the back of the system. [2] Lift the cover up and away from the PC when it disengages the securing lugs on the chassis.

 

  1. Pre-Removal Instructions before removing the Front Bezel :

    1. During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure 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. Please remove the System Cover

  2. To remove the front bezel lift the three (3) tabs that secure the edge of the bezel to the system. [1]

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  1. The bezel rests on hooks along the bottom edge of the bezel (as it sits on its side with the access panel removed.) Push the bezel away from the front of the chassis to lift it away from the PC. [2]

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  1. Pre-Removal Instructions before removing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and Optical Disc Drive (CD-ROM, DVD, ODD) Module:

    1. During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure 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. Please remove the System Cover and Front Bezel

  2. Disconnect the cables in the rear of the HDD [1][2] and un-route the cables out of the clip. [3]

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  1. Pull the blue release tab towards the rear of the PC to unlock the HDD and ODD module. [4]

  2. Pull the blue release tab upwards to pull the module up and access the ODD. [1]

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  1. Disconnect the ODD cables [2] and then lift and slide the module off the lugs along the side of the chassis to remove the module from the PC. [3]

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  1. Pre-Removal Instructions before removing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD):

    1. During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure 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. Please remove the System Cover, Front Bezel and HDD and ODD Module

  2. To remove the HDD from the drive module remove the three (3) screws that secure the HDD to the module. [1]

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  1. Slide the drive away from the blue release tab and lift out of the module when it clears the securing lugs. [2]

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  1. Pre-Removal Instructions before removing the Optical Disc Drive (CD-ROM / DVD / ODD):

    1. During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure 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. Please remove the System Cover, Front Bezel and HDD and ODD Module

  2. Turn the module over and remove the two (2) securing screws from the rear of the drive. [1] Pull the drive out the side of the module. [2]

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  1. Pre-Removal Instructions before removing the Solid State Drive (SSD):

    1. During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure 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. Please remove the System Cover, Front Bezel and HDD and ODD Module

  2. The SSD is located under the drive module, pull the blue tab that secures the PCI-E SSD to the motherboard. [1] Lift the SSD at a 45° angle and pull it out of the connector and the PC. [2]

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  1. Pre-Removal Instructions before removing the Memory Module:

    1. During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure 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. Please remove the System Cover and Front Bezel

  2. The memory is located under the drive module. Push down on the tabs on either side of the DIMM card to lift the module out of the memory slot.

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  1. Lift the memory module up and out of the memory slot and out of the PC.

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SLN305141_en_US__2icon Note: Please repeat Steps 2 and 3 for any additional Memory DIMMs located in the system.

 

  1. Pre-Removal Instructions before removing the Expansion Cards:

    1. During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure 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. Please remove the System Cover

  2. To remove an expansion card pull the release tab on the rear of the chassis to unlock the cards.

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  1. Press the release tab at the rear of the card and lift the card up and out of the connector and the PC.

SLN305141_en_US__2icon Note: Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove any additional cards.

 

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

    1. During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure 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. Please remove the System Cover

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

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  1. Lift the coin cell battery up and out of the system. [2]

 

  1. Pre-Removal Instructions before removing the Heatsink / Fan:

    1. During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure 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. Please remove the System Cover

  2. Remove the fan shroud to access the heatsink/fan by holding the touchpoints around the fan pulling away from the fan to release the shroud. [1]

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  1. Lift the fan shroud up and away from the PC. [2]

  2. Disconnect the heatsink fan cable from the motherboard [1] and loosen the four (4) captive screws securing the heatsink to the PC. [2]

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  1. Lift the heatsink/fan assembly up and out of the PC. [3]

If you require further assistance, please contact technical support.
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Affected Products

OptiPlex 3050 Small Form Factor
Article Properties
Article Number: 000136850
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 29 Sept 2023
Version:  7
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