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Power Supply

Alienware Aurora Service Manual

  Removing the Power Supply

  Replacing the Power Supply


WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer panels, bezels, filler brackets, etc.) removed.
WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

Removing the Power Supply

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Remove the left side-panel (see Removing the Left Side-Panel).

  3. Lift the tab and slide the power-supply cover towards the back of the chassis.

  4. Lift the power-supply cover away from the chassis.

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power-supply cover

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tab

  1. Disconnect the DC wire harness from the power supply.

  2. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the power supply to the back of the chassis.

  3. Slide the power supply out through the back of the chassis.

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power supply

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captive screws (4)

  1. Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the bezel.

  2. Remove the bezel from the power supply.

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bezel

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screws (4)

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power supply


Replacing the Power Supply

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Align the screw holes on the power supply with the screw holes on the bezel.

  3. Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the bezel.

  4. Slide the power supply into the chassis through the back of the computer.

  5. Tighten the four captive screws that secure the power supply to the back of the chassis.

  6. Connect the DC wire harness to the power supply.

  7. Align the notch on the power-supply cover with the tab on the chassis.

  8. Slide the power-supply cover towards the tabs until it locks in place.

  9. Replace the left side-panel (see Replacing the Left Side-Panel).

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
  1. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.


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