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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 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23.

Removing the Power-Supply Unit

1Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives. See "System-Board Components" on page 21.

2Remove the screws that secure the power supply to the chassis.

3Press the power supply clamps to release the power supply from the chassis.

4Slide and lift the power supply away from the chassis.

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