Dell 2710 owner manual Removing the Power-Supply Unit

12 Removing the Power-Supply Unit

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19.

2Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 47.

3Remove the system-board shield. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on page 31.

4Remove the trim cover. See "Removing the Trim Cover" on page 87.

5Remove the I/O panel. See "Removing the I/O Panel" on page 91.

Procedure

1Press the securing clips and disconnect the main and processor power-supply cables from the system board.

2Remove the main and processor power-supply cables from their routing guides.

3Press the securing clip on the power-port cable connector and disconnect the power-port cable from the power-supply unit.

4Disconnect the power-supply indicator cable from the power-supply unit.

5Lift the securing clip and disconnect the power-supply fan cable from the power-supply unit.

6Remove the screws that secure the power-supply unit to the computer base.

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