Power supply, Replacing the power supply – Dell OptiPlex 755 User Manual

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User's Guide

  

Power Supply

 

Power Supply

 

Replacing the Power Supply

 

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.


 

2.

Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).


 

3.

If installed, remove the optical drive (see

Removing an Optical Drive

).


 

4.

If installed, remove the floppy drive or media card reader (see

Floppy Drive

).


 

5.

Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives.

 

6.

Remove the three screws that attach the power supply to the computer chassis.

 

7.

Slide the power supply toward the front of the computer approximately 1 inch.

 

8.

Lift the power supply up and out of the computer.

 

9.

Slide the replacement power supply into place.

 

10.

Replace the screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer chassis.

 

11.

Reconnect the DC power cables to the system board and drives (see

System Board Components

for connector locations).


 

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE:

To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your

computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

NOTE:

Remember 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.

1

power supply

2

mounting screw

 

 

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