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Chapter 1: Safety Instructions
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Before You Begin
Electrostatic Discharge-ESD Protection
ESD Field Service Kit
Transporting Sensitive Components
After Working Inside Your Computer
Chapter 2: Removing and Installing Components
Recommended Tools
Screw List
Stand
Removing the Fixed Stand
Installing the Fixed Stand
Removing the Articulating Stand
Installing the Articulating Stand
Removing the Height Adjustable Stand
Installing the Height Adjustable Stand
Cable Cover-Optional
Removing the Cable Cover
Installing the Cable Cover
Back Cover
Removing the Back Cover
Installing the Back Cover
Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
Installing the Hard Drive
Memory Modules
Removing the Memory Modules
Installing the Memory Modules
System-Board Shield
Removing the System-Board Shield
Installing the System-Board Shield
Solid-State Drive
Removing the M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive
Installing the M.2 2230 Solid-State Drive
Removing the M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane Memory Module
Installing the M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane Memory Module
System Fan
Removing the Fan
Installing the Fan
Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Installing the Coin-Cell Battery
Wireless Card
Removing the Wireless Card
Installing the Wireless Card
Camera Assembly
Removing the Camera Assembly
Installing the Camera Assembly
Bottom Cover
Removing the Bottom Cover
Installing the Bottom Cover
Heat Sink
Removing the Heat Sink
Installing the Heat Sink
Processor
Removing the Processor
Installing the Processor
Rear-I/O Bracket
Removing the Rear-I/O Bracket
Installing the Rear-I/O Bracket
System Board
Removing the System Board
Installing the System Board
Speakers
Removing the Speakers
Installing the Speakers
Power-Button Board
Removing the Power-Button Board
Installing the Power-Button Board
Microphones
Removing the Microphones
Installing the Microphones
Side I/O-Board
Removing the Side-I/O Board
Installing the Side-I/O Board
Audio Board
Removing the Audio Board
Installing the Audio Board
Antenna Modules
Removing the Antenna Modules
Installing the Antenna Modules
Display Panel
Removing the Display Panel
Installing the Display Panel
Middle Frame
Removing the Middle Frame
Installing the Middle Frame
Chapter 3: Software
Operating System
Downloading the Drivers
Chapter 4: System Setup
BIOS Overview
Entering BIOS Setup Program
Navigation Keys
Boot Sequence
System Setup Options
Updating the BIOS
Updating the BIOS in Windows
Updating the BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu
Updating the BIOS Using the USB Drive in Windows
Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time Boot Menu
System and Setup Password
Assigning a System Setup Password
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Setup Password
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Supportassist Diagnostics
Diagnostic LED Behavior
Recovering the Operating System
Updating the BIOS in Windows
Updating the BIOS Using the USB Drive in Windows
Backup Media and Recovery Options
Wifi Power Cycle
Drain Residual Flea Power (Perform Hard Reset)
Chapter 6: Getting Help and Contacting Dell
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OptiPlex 3280 All-in-One
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: W21B
Regulatory Type: W21B001
August 2021
Rev. A01
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