Dell OptiPlex XE4 Small Form Factor User Manual

NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup
program after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes that you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup
program. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can
reconnect the cables correctly after you replace the system board.
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Remove the 2.5-inch hard-drive.
5. Remove the 3.5-inch hard-drive.
6. Remove the hard-drive and optical-drive cage.
7. Remove the expansion card.
8. Remove the solid-state drive.
9. Remove the WLAN card.
10. Remove the heat-sink and fan assembly.
11. Remove the memory modules.
12. Remove the processor.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Dell OptiPlex XE4 Small Form Factor Specifications

General

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