Dell Optiplex(980 - System Board; Removing the System Board

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System Board
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual—Mini-Tower
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the System Board
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the optical drive
.
3. Remove the heat sink and processor
.
4. Remove the memory
.
5. Remove the expansion card
.
6. Disconnect all the cables on the system board.