Chapter 43: Removing The Power-Supply Unit; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Alienware Area-51 Service Manual

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
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Topics:
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Prerequisites

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Procedure

Prerequisites
1. Remove the stability foot.
2. Remove the left and right side-panels. See
3. Remove the multiple graphics cards
Procedure
NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can route them correctly after you replace the
power-supply unit.
1. Lay the chassis on the right side.
2. Press the release tabs on the power cables and disconnect all the cables from the power-supply unit.
3. Remove the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the power-supply unit to the back of the chassis.
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Removing the power-supply unit
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"Removing the side
or full length graphics cards.
panels".
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