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These guides will take you step-by-step through the safe removal of the Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) parts of a Dell Mini Tower OptiPlex 3060 system. (CRUs are the parts of the system that should not need an engineer to remove or replace.) The guides include pictures referencing what is involved. Table of Contents: CRU Removal Guide 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 about safe practices to consider before working with electrical equipment. Safety precautions when working with electrical equipment Back to Top
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Removal Instructions Note : Click the title of the section you want to open below, in order to see the contents. Show all | Hide all Recommended 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. System Cover Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the System Cover: During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. Loosen the two (2) captive thumbscrews securing the cover to the rear of the chassis [1]. Pull it towards the rear of the chassis and lift it up and off of the system [2]. Front Bezel Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Front Bezel: During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. Remove the System Cover . With the system on its side, pry up the retention clips along the top edge of the bezel [1]. Rotate the bezel down towards the desk to release the bezel hooks at the bottom edge [2, 3,]. Hard Disk Drive Assembly Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Assembly: During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. Remove the System Cover and Front Bezel . Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the 3 1/5" drive [1]. Remove the four (4) screws securing the drive to the cage [2]. Lift the front panel to get access to the drive [3]. Pull the drive out the rear of the cage. With the front panel open disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the 2 1/5" drive [1]. Press the two (2) blue tabs securing the drive to the cage together [2]. Pull the hard disk drive out of the cage [3]. Pull one side of the bracket away from the drive to disengage the securing pins [1] and lift the drive out of the bracket [2]. Optical Disc Drive (ODD) Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Optical Disc Drive (ODD): During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. Remove the System Cover and Front Bezel . With the front panel open disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the ODD [1] and press the blue release tab [2]. Pull the drive out the back of the chassis cage [3]. M.2 PCIe SSD Card Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the M.2 PCIe SSD Card: During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. Remove the System Cover and Front Bezel . With the front panel pulled open, undo the single screw securing the card to the motherboard [1]. Lift the card up and pull it out of the connector [2]. Memory Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Memory: During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. Remove the System Cover and Front Bezel . With the front panel open, pull the plastic tabs on either side of the memory module away from each other [1]. Remove the module as it lifts up from it is connector on the motherboard [2]. Note : Repeat Step 2 for any additional Memory DIMMs located in the system. Coin Cell Battery Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Coin Cell Battery: During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. Remove the System Cover . Having opened the front panel, use a plastic scribe to press down on the release latch until the battery pops up [1]. When the battery pops up, remove the battery from the system [2]. Heatsink Fan Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Heatsink and System Fans: During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. Remove the System Cover and Front Bezel . Disconnect the heatsink fan cable from the motherboard [1] and remove the four (4) screws that secure the fan to the heatsink [2]. Lift the fan away from the computer [3]. Disconnect the intrusion cable from the motherboard [1], then unroute it from the fan grommet [2]. Disconnect the system fan cable from the motherboard [1], then stretch the four (4) plastic grommets that secure the fan to the heat sink [2]. Pull the fan up and away from the system [3]. Expansion Card Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Expansion Card: During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. Remove the System Cover and Front Bezel . Pull the metal tab on the rear of the chassis up and rotate it over the back of the chassis [1]. Press the release tab on the back of the expansion card [2]. Disconnect and lift the card up and away from the connector on the motherboard [3]. Power Supply Unit Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU): During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. Remove the System Cover and Front Bezel . Disconnect the power cables from the motherboard [1] and unroute the power cables from the retention clips on the chassis [2, 3, 4, 5, 6,]. Remove the three (3) screws securing the back of the PSU to the chassis [1]. Press the blue release tab [2] and push the PSU towards the front of the system [3] and lift the PSU out of the system. Internal Speaker Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Internal Speakers: During installation or removals of any hardware always ensure that all data is backed up properly. Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer. Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. Remove the System Cover and Front Bezel . With the front panel open, disconnect the speaker cable from the motherboard [1]. Press the release tab down [2] and pull the speaker away from the chassis [3]. If you require further assistance, contact technical Support. 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