Removing The Desktop Computer Cover; Replacing The Desktop Computer Cover - Dell OptiPlex 960 Service Manual

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Dell™ Optiplex™ 960 Mini Tower/Desktop/Small Form Factor Service Manual
Desktop Computer Cover
Desktop Computer Cover

Removing the Desktop Computer Cover

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, 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.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.
1. Perform the procedure Before Working on Your
2. If a security cable or a padlock (through the padlock ring) is attached, remove it.
NOTE: For convenience, lay the computer on its side before working inside the chassis.
3. Locate the cover release latch and slide it back as you lift the end of the cover near the latch.
4. With the cover end near the latch raised slightly, slide the cover toward the latch end of the chassis to pull the tabs at the other end of the cover out of
the slots in the chassis.
CAUTION: Graphics card heatsinks can become very hot during normal operation. Ensure that a graphics card heatsink has had sufficient time to
cool before you touch it.
1 padlock ring
3 security cable slot

Replacing the Desktop Computer Cover

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, 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.
1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way.
Gently pull the power cables toward you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives.
2. Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer.
3. To replace the cover:
Computer.
2 cover release latch