Contents: Dell OptiPlex GX270 - Documentation

Small Form-Factor Computer

1. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives.
   
   

Note 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.

1. Press the release button located on the floor of the computer frame.
   
   

1. Slide the power supply toward the front of the computer approximately 1 inch.
   
   
2. Lift the power supply up and out of the computer.
   
   

Small Desktop Computer

1. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives.
   
   

Note 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.

1. Remove the expansion-card cage and remove the power cables from the side of the hard drive. To remove the power cables, use the cables as leverage and pull away from the clips while you pull on the metal clips with your fingers.
   
   
2. Press down on the handle, which in turn presses the release button.
   
   

1. Slide the power supply toward the front of the computer approximately 1 inch.
   
   
2. Lift the power supply up and out of the computer.
   
   

Small Mini-Tower Computer

1. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives.
   
   

Note 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.

1. Remove the two screws that attach the power supply to the back of the computer frame.
   
   
2. Press the release button located on the floor of the computer frame.
   
   

1. Slide the power supply toward the front of the computer approximately 1 inch.
   
   
2. Lift the power supply up and out of the computer.
   
   

Replacing the Power Supply

1. Slide the power supply into place.
   
   
2. On the small mini-tower computer, replace the two screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer frame.
   
   
3. Reconnect the DC power cables.
   
   
4. Connect the AC power cable to the connector.
   
   
5. On the small desktop computer, reattach the power cables to the side of the hard drive and replace the expansion-card cage.
   
   
6. Run the cables underneath the clips, and press the clips to close them over the cables.
   
   
7. Close the computer cover.
   
   
8. Attach the computer stand, if it is used.
   

That got it, thanks! :)