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Dell™ Optiplex™ 960 Mini Tower/Desktop/Small Form Factor Service Manual

Power Supply

Power Supply

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.

NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

1.Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer.

2.If installed, remove the optical drive (see Removing an Optical Drive).

3.If installed, remove the floppy drive or media card reader (see Floppy Drive).

4.Remove the hard drive and shroud assembly (see Removing the Hard Drive and Shroud Assembly).

5.Disconnect the DC power supply cables from the system board and the drives.

NOTE: Remember the routing of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in the computer frame as you remove them from the system board and drives. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent their being pinched or crimped.

6.Detach the thermal sensor from the power supply.

7.Remove the screws at the back of the power supply that secure it to the chassis.

8.At the front end of the power supply, bend up blocking tab to allow the power supply to move forward.

9.Slide the power supply toward the front of the computer approximately 3/4 inch and lift it out of the chassis.

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blocking tab

2

power supply

 

 

 

 

3

mounting screw (2)

4

thermal sensor

 

 

 

 

10.Slide the replacement power supply into place.

11.Bend down the blocking tab at the front end of the power supply just enough to stop the power supply from sliding forward.

12.Replace the screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer chassis.

13.Reattach the thermal sensor to the power supply.

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