Replacing The Power Supply - Dell OptiPlex GX260 Service Manual

pinched or crimped.
3. On the small desktop computer, remove the expansion-card cage and remove the power cables from the side of the
hard drive. To remove the power cables, use the cables as leverage and pull away from the clips while simultaneously
pulling on the metal clips with your fingers.
4. On the small mini-tower computer, remove the two screws that attach the power supply to the rear wall.
5. Press the release button. On the small desktop computer, press down on the handle, which in turn presses the release
button.
6. Slide the power supply toward the front of the computer approximately 1 inch.
7. Lift the power supply up and out of the computer.

Replacing the Power Supply

1. Slide the power supply into place.
2. Reconnect the DC power cables.
3. Connect the AC power cable to the connector.
4. On the small desktop computer, reattach the power cables to the side of the hard drive and replace the expansion-card
cage.
5. Run the cables underneath the clips.
6. Press the clips to close them over the cables.
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