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Dell OptiPlex GX260 Power Supply Replacement

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  1. Dell OptiPlex GX260 Power Supply Replacement, Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell OptiPlex GX260 Power Supply Replacement, Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lay the Dell Optiplex GX260 down on a clean flat surface with the rear towards you.

    • Push the oval shaped buttons located on the top and bottom of the PC simultaneously and lift the case straight up.

    • Note: Some force may be required to push in the oval buttons open the PC case.

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    • Locate the power supply in the case.

    • Disconnect the AXT power cable to the motherboard.

    • Disconnect the P4 12 volt power cable from the motherboard.

    • Disconnect the power cable from the optical drive.

    • Disconnect the floppy drive power cable.

    • Disconnect the hard drive power cable.

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    • Remove the two Phillip screws holding the power supply into the the case and lift the power supply out.

    • When installing a new power supply ensure that the voltage selector is correctly set before you connect the mains cable.

    • Incorrect voltage settings will damage the power supply and may also cause other components to be damaged.

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    • Push down on the green tab with one hand.

    • With your other hand, grip the top of the power supply and pull back and up to remove from the case.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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In mine, the power supply was much longer due to a fan located on the front end. Same basic disassembly, however. There was a green tab at the front and it was difficult, but the power supply (with effort) did slide forward and out.

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