Dell OptiPlex XE4 Small Form Factor User Manual

OptiPlex XE4 Small Form Factor
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: D17S
Regulatory Type: D17S001
March 2022
Rev. X-Rev

Dell OptiPlex XE4 Small Form Factor Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	OptiPlex XE4 Small Form Factor
Category	Desktop
Language	English

Summary

Working inside your computer

Safety instructions

Guidelines to protect the computer and ensure personal safety during operations.

Before working inside your computer

Safety precautions

Primary steps to take before performing any disassembly or reassembly procedures.

Bonding

Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection

Concern when handling components, explaining damage types and prevention.

After working inside your computer

Removing and installing components

Removing the side cover

Installing the side cover

Removing the front bezel

Installing the front bezel

Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive

Instructions for removing a 2.5-inch hard drive from the computer.

Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive

Instructions for installing a 2.5-inch hard drive into the computer.

Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive

Instructions for removing a 3.5-inch hard drive from the computer.

Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive

Instructions for installing a 3.5-inch hard drive into the computer.

Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive (slot-1)

Instructions to remove a 2230 M.2 SSD from the first slot.

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive (slot-1)

Instructions to install a 2230 M.2 SSD into the first slot.

Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive (slot-2)

Instructions to remove a 2230 M.2 SSD from the second slot.

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive (slot-2)

Instructions to install a 2230 M.2 SSD into the second slot.

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (slot-1)

Instructions to remove a 2280 M.2 SSD from the first slot.

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (slot-1)

Instructions to install a 2280 M.2 SSD into the first slot.

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (slot-3)

Instructions to remove a 2280 M.2 SSD from the third slot.

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (slot-3)

Instructions to install a 2280 M.2 SSD into the third slot.

Removing the memory

Step-by-step instructions to remove memory modules from the system.

Installing the memory

Step-by-step instructions to install memory modules into the system.

Removing the graphics card

Installing the graphics card

Removing the optical drive

Installing the optical drive

Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Instructions to remove the processor cooling assembly.

Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Instructions to install the processor cooling assembly.

Removing the processor

Step-by-step instructions to remove the CPU from the system.

Installing the processor

Step-by-step instructions to install the CPU into the system.

Removing the power-supply unit

Instructions to remove the computer's power supply unit.

Installing the power-supply unit

Instructions to install the computer's power supply unit.

Removing the system board

Step-by-step instructions to remove the system board.

Installing the system board

Step-by-step instructions to install the system board.

Software

Drivers and downloads

Updating the BIOS

Updating the BIOS in Windows

Step-by-step guide to update the BIOS from within the Windows operating system.

Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows

Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu

Troubleshooting

SupportAssist diagnostics

Diagnostic LED behavior

Recovering the operating system

Drain residual flea power (perform hard reset)