Removing And Replacing Parts On The Low-Profile Chassis; Recommended Tools - Dell OptiPlex GXi Service Manual

Chapter 4
Removing and Replacing Parts
on the Low-Profile Chassis
T
his chapter provides procedures for removing the components, assemblies,
and subassemblies in the Dell OptiPlex GXi low-profile computer. If you are
servicing a Dell OptiPlex GXi midsize or mini tower computer, use Chapter 5,
"Removing and Replacing Parts on the Midsize Chassis," or Chapter 6,
"Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis."
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
•
#1 and #2 Phillips-head screwdrivers
•
-inch nutdriver
1/4
•
Tweezers or long-nose pliers
Also, use a wrist grounding strap as explained in the next section, "Precaution-
ary Measures."

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