Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis 6-1
Chapter 6
Removing and Replacing Parts
on the Mini Tower Chassis
T
his chapter provides procedures for removing the components, assemblies,
and subassemblies in the Dell OptiPlex GXi mini tower computer. If you are
servicing a Dell OptiPlex GXi low-profile or midsize computer, use Chapter 4,
“Removing and Replacing Parts on the Low-Profile Chassis,” or Chapter 5,
“Removing and Replacing Parts on the Midsize Chassis.”
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes the following:
•
You have performed the steps in “Precautionary Measures” found later in
this chapter.
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You have removed the computer cover.
•
You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in
reverse order unless additional information is provided.
R
ecommended Tools
Most of the procedures in this chapter require the use of one or more of the fol-
lowing tools:
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Small flat-blade screwdriver
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Wide flat-blade screwdriver
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#1 and #2 Phillips-head screwdrivers
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1/4
-inch nutdriver
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Tweezers or long-nose pliers
Also, use a wrist grounding strap as explained in the next section, “Precaution-
ary Measures.”
