Working Inside Your Computer: Dell™ Precision™ WorkStation 610 Mini Tower Systems
Overview | Before You Begin | Removing the Computer Cover |
Replacing the Computer Cover | Inside Your Computer | Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board |
Overview
Your Dell Precision 610 system supports a variety of internal options that expand system capabilities. This chapter prepares you to install options inside the computer. It describes how to remove and replace the computer cover and rotate the power supply away from the system board. It also familiarizes you with the internal components you may handle if you install Dell hardware options.
Before You Begin
To make working inside your computer easier, make sure you have adequate lighting and a clean work space. If you temporarily disconnect cables or remove expansion cards, note the position of the connectors and slots so that you can reassemble the system correctly.
You will use the information in this section every time you install a hardware option inside your computer. Read this section carefully, because the information is not repeated in detail elsewhere in this guide.
Safety First-For You and Your Computer
Working inside your computer is
WARNING: FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF YOUR EQUIPMENT
Before starting to work on your computer, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated:
1.Turn off your computer and all peripherals.
2.Disconnect your computer and peripherals from their AC power sources. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock and damage to system components.
3.If you are disconnecting a peripheral from the computer or are removing a component from the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds after disconnecting the computer from AC power before disconnecting the peripheral or removing the component to avoid possible damage to the system board.
To verify that all power has been removed from the system, make sure that the standby
4.Touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis, such as the power supply, before touching anything inside your computer.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. Also avoid touching components or contacts on a card and avoid touching pins on a chip.
In addition, Dell recommends that you periodically review the safety instructions at the front of this guide.