Removing And Replacing Parts In The Midsize System; Recommended Tools - Dell OptiPlex Gs Service Manual

Chapter 5
Removing and Replacing Parts
in the Midsize System
T
his chapter provides procedures for removing the components, assemblies,
and subassemblies in the Dell OptiPlex Gs or Gs+ midsize computer. If you are
servicing a Dell OptiPlex Gs or Gs+ low-profile computer, use Chapter 4,
"Removing and Replacing Parts in the Low-Profile System."
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes the following:
•
You have performed the steps in "Precautionary Measures" found later in
this chapter.
•
You have removed the computer cover.
•
You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in
reverse order unless additional information is provided.
R
ecommended Tools
Most of the procedures in this chapter require the use of one or more of the fol-
lowing tools:
•
Small flat-blade screwdriver
•
Wide flat-blade screwdriver
•
Number 1 and number 2 Phillips-head screwdrivers
•
-inch nutdriver
1/4
•
Tweezers or long-nose pliers
•
Chip removal tool
Also, use a wrist grounding strap as explained in the next section, "Precaution-
ary Measures."

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