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Power Supply

Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual

  Removing the Power Supply

  Replacing the Power Supply

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.

Removing the Power Supply

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
   
   
3. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives (see System Board Components).
   
   
4. Remove all the cables from the securing clip on the side of the power supply.
   
   
5. Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis.
   
   
6. Press the power supply clamp to release the power supply from the chassis.
   
   

1	screws (4)	2	chassis
3	power supply	4	cable
5	power supply clamp

Replacing the Power Supply

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Align the screw holes in the power supply with the screw holes in the chassis.
   
   

WARNING: Failure to replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the system grounding.

3. Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis.
   
   
4. Connect the DC power cables to the system board and drives (see System Board Components).
   
   
5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
   
   
6. Check the voltage selector switch (if applicable) to ensure that the correct voltage is selected.
   
   
7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
   
   

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