Dell OptiPlex FX170 Motherboard Replacement

はじめに

The motherboard replacement for the OptiPlex FX170, compared to other computers, is actually rather painless. One should, however, be familiar with preventing electro-static dischage (ESD) damage to electronics.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Case

Dell OptiPlex FX170 Motherboard Replacement, Case: 手順 1、 1の画像 1

With the base stand facing upwards, unscrew the 6mm Phillips #2 screw.
Pull the base stand straight up from the device.

編集

手順2

Unscrew and remove the eight 4mm Phillips #0 screws (four on top, four on bottom) from the top and bottom of the device.

編集

手順3

Dell OptiPlex FX170 Motherboard Replacement: 手順 3、 3の画像 3

Run the flat side of the spudger along the entire line of the case starting from the back where the power plug and a small screw are located.
Use care to not apply excessive force that could damage retaining clips while running the spudger along the case.

編集

手順4

Once the clips have been released, gently disengage the cover from the rest of case by pulling in opposite directions.

編集

手順5 RAM

Dell OptiPlex FX170 Motherboard Replacement, RAM: 手順 5、 2の画像 1

Dell OptiPlex FX170 Motherboard Replacement, RAM: 手順 5、 2の画像 2

Using fingers, push the clips on either side of the RAM. The RAM will pop up at a 45 degree angle when both clips are disengaged.

編集

手順6

Lift and pull out the RAM.

編集

手順7 Memory Board

Dell OptiPlex FX170 Motherboard Replacement, Memory Board: 手順 7、 1の画像 1

Using the spudger, gently push on the underside of the memory board to loosen it. Gently grasp each side and pull up to release the memory board.

編集

手順8 CMOS Battery

Dell OptiPlex FX170 Motherboard Replacement, CMOS Battery: 手順 8、 1の画像 1

To remove the battery, pull up on the connector that is plugged into the motherboard.

編集

手順9 Motherboard

Dell OptiPlex FX170 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: 手順 9、 2の画像 1

Dell OptiPlex FX170 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: 手順 9、 2の画像 2

Remove the two 4mm Phillips #00 screws that are along the back of the case.

編集

手順10

Remove the two foam bumpers that lie on top of the two front USB ports with fingers. Do not throw them away.

編集

手順11

Disconnect the speaker cable from the motherboard by gently pulling it straight up to disengage it from the port.
Remove the four 4mm Philips #0 screws that secure the motherboard to the case.
The screw in the corner where the RAM is located is covered by a small piece of Mylar tape, peel this tape back to reveal the screw. The tweezers can be helpful for this.

編集

手順12

Dell OptiPlex FX170 Motherboard Replacement: 手順 12、 3の画像 3

Gently grasp the motherboard by the heat sink (the black finned piece). Lift the motherboard at an angle such that the ports along the back side come up first.
Continue lifting the motherboard, then slowly tilt the piece off to the right to break the Mylar tape over the front USB ports.
Be careful when handling the motherboard to prevent electro-static discharge (ESD) damage. If the motherboard is being removed as part of a prerequisite, place the motherboard into a bag designed to prevent a build up of a static charge (usually referred to as a static bag).