Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis 6-1
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This chapter provides procedures for removing the components, assemblies,
and subassemblies in the Dell OptiPlex GX1/GX1p mini tower computers. If
you are servicing a low-profile, midsize, or OptiPlex NX1 Net PC chassis, use
Chapter 4, 5, or 7, as appropriate for your system.
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes the following:
You have performed the steps in “Precautionary Measures” found later in
this chapter.
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.
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Most of the procedures in this chapter require the use of one or more of the
following tools:
Small flat-blade screwdriver
Wide flat-blade screwdriver
#1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers
1/4
-inch nutdriver
Tweezers or long-nose pliers
Also, use a wrist grounding strap as explained in the next section, “Precaution-
ary Measures.”
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Before you perform any of the procedures in this chapter, take a few moments
to read the following warning for your personal safety and to prevent damage
to the system from ESD.