Dell OptiPlex 3000 Thin Client Service Manual page 19

Steps
1. Verify if the SODIMM thermal pad is bent or out of shape. If yes, then press the thermal pad to secure it properly to the
system board.
OptiPlex 3000 Thin Client has SODIMM thermal pad 100% attached on system board. SODIMM thermal pad is not reusable.
There is no residual upon removal of the SODIMM thermal pad from the system board.
NOTE: The thermal pad can create the push up force, when assembling the SODIMM module have to pressed down and
latched.
2. Partially remove the anti-adhesive paper from the SODIMM thermal pad.
NOTE: Do not touch the adhesive surface of the SODIMM thermal pad.
3. Using a scraper, press the SODIMM thermal pad from left to right edge on the memory module slot.
NOTE: Refer the thermal pad area in the image as reference for assembly positioning.
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