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XPS 8950 Service Manual

Installing the power-supply unit

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

The following image(s) indicate the location of the power-supply unit and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the power-supply unit

Installing the power-supply unit

Steps

  1. Place and align the screw holes on the power-supply unit to the screw holes on the chassis.
  2. Replace the four screws (#6-32) that secure the power-supply unit to the chassis.
  3. Place and align the screw holes on the power-supply cage to the screw holes on the chassis.
  4. Replace the two screws (#6-32) that secure the power-supply cage to the chassis.
  5. Place and slide the graphics-card bracket onto the rails on the chassis.
    NOTE:The size of the graphics-card bracket may vary depending on the graphics card configuration on your computer
  6. Slide the lock mechanism on the graphics-card bracket to secure it to the chassis.
  7. Connect the system-board power cable to the system board.
  8. Connect the power-supply cables to the processor-power cables.
  9. Route the power-supply cables through the routing guides on the chassis.
  10. Connect the graphics-card power cables to the power-supply unit.
  11. Connect the graphics-card power cables to the graphics card.
  12. Place the computer in an upright position.

Next steps

  1. Install the left-side cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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