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Power Supply
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 160L Service Manual
Removing the Power Supply
Replacing the Power Supply
DC Power Connectors
CAUTION:
Before you perform this procedure, see the safety instructions in your Setup and Quick Reference Guide.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE:
Before you disconnect a device from the computer or remove a component from the system board, verify that the standby power light on the
system board has turned off. To locate the light, see
1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE:
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
5. Remove the computer cover.
NOTICE:
Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
Removing the Power Supply
1. Remove the fan assembly.
2. Disconnect the AC power cable from the AC power connector on the back of the power supply.
3. Unplug the DC power cables from the drives and system board.
4. Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer.
"System Board
Components."
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