How to Replace Common Parts in your Full-Size or Mini-Tower Dell desktop
Summary: This article provides video guides on how to replace common parts for full size and mini-tower Dell desktops.
Instructions
Before performing any maintenance procedures, please review and perform the following steps:
- Review the safety information shipped with your Dell product. Visit Dell.com/manuals to access digital versions of product-specific documentation.
- Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. Replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source.
- Avoid damaging the components and cards. Handle them by their edges, and avoid touching the pins and contacts.
- When disconnecting a cable, pull on the connector or pull tag. Do not pull on the cable itself.
- Review our video on avoiding unintentional damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD).
How to Avoid ElectroStatic Damage (ESD)
Learn how to avoid electrostatic damage while working on the inside of a Dell computer.
Duration: 00:02:30 (hh:mm:ss)
Closed captions: Available in multiple languages. Click the CC icon, and then select the preferred language.
Replacing the System Memory (RAM)
Learn how to replace the system memory (RAM) in a Dell desktop.
Duration: 00:02:46 (hh:mm:ss)
Closed captions: Available in multiple languages. Click the CC icon, and then select the preferred language.
Replacing the Hard Drive
Learn how to replace the hard drive (HDD or SSD) in a Dell desktop.
Duration: 00:03:14 (hh:mm:ss)
Closed captions: Available in multiple languages. Click the CC icon, and then select the preferred language.
Replacing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Learn how to replace the power supply unit in a Dell desktop.
Duration: 00:02:10 (hh:mm:ss)
Closed captions: Available in multiple languages. Click the CC icon, and then select the preferred language.
Replacing the Video Card (GPU)
Learn how to replace the video card (GPU) in a Dell desktop.
Duration: 00:02:10 (hh:mm:ss)
Closed captions: Available in multiple languages. Click the CC icon, and then select the preferred language.
Replacing the Optical Drive
Learn how to replace the optical drive (CD, DVD, or Blu-ray) in a Dell desktop.
Duration: 00:02:08 (hh:mm:ss)
Closed captions: Not available.