Dell GX280DT User Guide - Page 126

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Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives. Note the routing of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in the computer frame as you remove them from the system board and drives. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent their being pinched or crimped. 3. Remove the two screws that attach the power supply to the back of the computer frame. 4. Remove the CD/DVD drive, the floppy drive, and the hard drive. 5. Press the release button located on the floor of the computer frame. 1 release button 2 power supply 3 screws (2) 4 AC power connector 6. Slide the power supply toward the front of the computer approximately 1 inch. 7. Lift the power supply up and out of the computer. 8. Slide the replacement power supply into place. 9. Replace the screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer frame. 10. Reconnect the DC power cables. 11. Replace the hard drive, floppy drive, and CD/DVD drive. 12. Connect the AC power cable to the connector. 13. Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 14. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

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Desktop Computer
1.
Follow the procedures in "
Before You Begin
."
2.
Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives.
Note the routing of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in the computer frame as you remove them from the system board and drives. You must
route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent their being pinched or crimped.
3.
Remove the two screws that attach the power supply to the back of the computer frame.
4.
Remove the
CD/DVD
drive, the floppy drive, and the hard drive.
5.
Press the release button located on the floor of the computer frame.
6.
Slide the power supply toward the front of the computer approximately 1 inch.
7.
Lift the power supply up and out of the computer.
8.
Slide the replacement power supply into place.
9.
Replace the screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer frame.
10.
Reconnect the DC power cables.
11.
Replace the hard drive, floppy drive, and CD/DVD drive.
12.
Connect the AC power cable to the connector.
13.
Close the computer cover.
14.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide.
1
release button
2
power supply
3
screws (2)
4
AC power connector
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.