Removing The Power Supply; Replacing The Power Supply - Dell Studio XPS 8100 Service Manual

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Power Supply
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8100 Service Manual
Removing the Power Supply
Replacing the Power Supply
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, 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.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
Removing the Power Supply
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives (see
4. Remove all the cables from the securing clip on the side of the power supply.
5. Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis.
6. Press the power supply clamp to release the power supply from the chassis.
1 screws (4) 2 chassis
3 power supply 4 cable
5 power supply clamp
Replacing the Power Supply
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Align the screw holes in the power supply with the screw holes in the chassis.
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Begin.
System Board Components).