Removing The Front Thermal Sensor - Dell OptiPlex XE Small Form Factor Service Manual

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Thermal Sensor
Dell™ OptiPlex™ XE Service Manual—Small Form Factor
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Front Thermal Sensor
Replacing the Front Thermal Sensor
Removing the Back Thermal Sensor
Replacing the Back Thermal Sensor
Removing the Front Thermal Sensor
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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your
2. Remove the hard drive assembly.
3. Disconnect the front thermal sensor cable from the system board.
4. Release the front thermal sensor cable from its routing guide on the chassis.
5. Press in on the release latch and remove the front thermal sensor from the computer.
Replacing the Front Thermal Sensor
To replace the front thermal sensor, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Removing the Back Thermal Sensor
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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your
2. Remove the hard drive assembly.
3. Disconnect the back thermal sensor cable from the system board.
4. Press in on the release latch to release the back thermal sensor from the chassis.
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