Dell OptiPlex 5055 Ryzen APU Tower Owners Manual - Page 17

Transporting sensitive components, Disassembly and reassembly, Side Cover, Removing Side Cover

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ESD protection summary It is recommended that all field service technicians use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat at all times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical that technicians keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components. Transporting sensitive components When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport. Lifting equipment Adhere to the following guidelines when lifting heavy weight equipment: CAUTION: Do not lift greater than 50 pounds. Always obtain additional resources or use a mechanical lifting device. 1. Get a firm balanced footing. Keep your feet apart for a stable base, and point your toes out. 2. Tighten stomach muscles. Abdominal muscles support your spine when you lift, offsetting the force of the load. 3. Lift with your legs, not your back. 4. Keep the load close. The closer it is to your spine, the less force it exerts on your back. 5. Keep your back upright, whether lifting or setting down the load. Do not add the weight of your body to the load. Avoid twisting your body and back. 6. Follow the same techniques in reverse to set the load down. Disassembly and reassembly Side Cover Removing Side Cover 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. To release Side cover: a. Slide the latch (blue tab) to release the side cover from the computer [1]. b. Slide the side cover toward the back of the computer [2]. Field service information 17

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ESD protection summary
It is recommended that all field service technicians use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static
mat at all times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical that technicians keep sensitive parts separate from all
insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components.
Transporting sensitive components
When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place
these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport.
Lifting equipment
Adhere to the following guidelines when lifting heavy weight equipment:
CAUTION:
Do not lift greater than 50 pounds. Always obtain additional resources or use a mechanical lifting
device.
1.
Get a firm balanced footing. Keep your feet apart for a stable base, and point your toes out.
2.
Tighten stomach muscles. Abdominal muscles support your spine when you lift, offsetting the force of the load.
3.
Lift with your legs, not your back.
4.
Keep the load close. The closer it is to your spine, the less force it exerts on your back.
5.
Keep your back upright, whether lifting or setting down the load. Do not add the weight of your body to the load. Avoid
twisting your body and back.
6.
Follow the same techniques in reverse to set the load down.
Disassembly and reassembly
Side Cover
Removing Side Cover
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
To release Side cover:
a.
Slide the latch (blue tab) to release the side cover from the computer [1].
b.
Slide the side cover toward the back of the computer [2].
Field service information
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