Dell OptiPlex 3046 Small Form Factor Owners Manual - Page 6

Removing and installing components, Recommended tools, Removing the cover, Installing the cover

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2 Removing and installing components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended tools The procedures in this document require the following tools: • Small flat blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe Removing the cover 1 Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2 To remove the cover: a Loosen the captive screws that secure the cover to the computer [1]. b Slide the cover toward the back of the computer [2]. c Lift the cover from the computer [3]. Installing the cover 1 Place the cover on the computer and slide the cover until it clicks into place. 2 Tighten the captive screws to secure the cover to the computer. 3 Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer Removing and installing components 6

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Removing and installing components
This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document require the following tools:
Small flat blade screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Small plastic scribe
Removing the cover
1
Follow the procedure in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
.
2
To remove the cover:
a
Loosen the captive screws that secure the cover to the computer [1].
b
Slide the cover toward the back of the computer [2].
c
Lift the cover from the computer [3].
Installing the cover
1
Place the cover on the computer and slide the cover until it clicks into place.
2
Tighten the captive screws to secure the cover to the computer.
3
Follow the procedure in
After Working Inside Your Computer
2
Removing and installing components
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