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Power Supply
Dell™Vostro™420/220/220sServiceManual
Removing the Power Supply
Replacing the Power Supply
DC Power Supply Connectors
DC Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments

Removing the Power Supply

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
3. For the Vostro 220s:
a. Remove the chassis support bracket (see Removing the Chassis Support Bracket).
b. Slide the optical drive forward far enough to gain access to the PWR1 connector on the system board.
c. Remove any installed PCI or PCI Express cards (see Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card).
4. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board (see System Board Components) and the drives.
5. Disengage the cables from the routing clips (if present) on the chassis.
6. Remove the screws that attach the power supply to the back of the computer chassis.
7. Slide the power supply toward the front of the computer and lift it out.

Replacing the Power Supply

CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
NOTICE: The procedure for removing and replacing the power supply is identical (except where noted) for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s
computers; the illustrations provided are for example only and may not represent your particular computer precisely.
NOTICE: Note the routing of the DC power cables underneath the metal routing clips (if present) in the computer chassis as you remove them from the
system board and drives. You must reroute these cables properly when you reinstall the power supply to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
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screws (4) (only 3 screws for Vostro 220s)
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power supply