Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition Service Manual

Removing the 460 W power-supply unit

NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can route them correctly after you replace the power-supply unit.

The following images indicate the location of the power-supply unit and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the 460 W power-supply unit

Remove the two screws (#6-32) that secure the power-supply unit bracket to the power-supply unit cage.
Lift the power-supply unit bracket off the power-supply unit cage.
Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches to the unlock position.
Lift the power-supply unit cage and rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis.
Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
Disconnect the power cables from the hard drives.
Disconnect the processor-power cable and system-board power cable from the system board.
Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.
Remove the four screws (#6-32) that secure the power-supply unit to the chassis.
Slide and lift the power-supply unit, along with the cables, off the chassis.