Dell Studio XPS 8100 - Power Supply; Removing the Power Supply; Replacing the Power Supply

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 Power Supply
Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual
Removing the Power Supply
Replacing the Power Supply
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Removing the Power Supply
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives (see System Board Components).
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4. Remove all the cables from the securing clip on the side of the power supply.
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5. Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis.
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6. Press the power supply clamp to release the power supply from the chassis.
Replacing the Power Supply
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the screw holes in the power supply with the screw holes in the chassis.
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WARNING: 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.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
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screws (4)
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chassis
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power supply
4
cable
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power supply clamp