Power Supply; Removing The Power Supply - Dell XPS 8300 Service Manual

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 instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 17).
3 Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives
(see "System Board Components" on page 10).
4 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis.
5 Press the power supply clamps to release the power supply from the
chassis.
6 Slide and lift the power supply away from the chassis.
17
Power Supply
93