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Power supply, Replacing the power supply – Dell OptiPlex 330 (Late 2007) User Manual

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A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years. If you have to repeatedly reset time and
date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery.

To replace the battery:

 

1.

Record all the screens in system setup (see

System Setup

) so that you can restore the correct settings in

step 9

.


 

2.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.


 

3.

Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).


 

4.

Locate the battery socket (see

System Board Components

).


 

5.

Carefully press the battery release lever away from the battery and the battery will pop out.

 

6.

Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, then snap the battery into place.

 

7.

Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).

 

8.

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

 

9.

Enter system setup (see

System Setup

) and restore the settings you recorded in

step 1

. Then go to the Maintenance section and clear the low battery

and other errors associated with the battery replacement in the Event Log.

 

10.

Properly dispose of the old battery.

See the Product Information Guide for battery disposal information.

 

Power Supply

 

Replacing the Power Supply

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.


 

2.

Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).


 

3.

Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives.

Note the routing of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in the computer chassis as you remove them from the system board and drives. You must
route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.

 

4.

Remove the hard drive cable, CD or DVD drive data cable, front panel ribbon cable, and any other cables from the securing clip on the side of the power
supply.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE:

To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your

computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

CAUTION:

A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

1

battery release lever

2

battery (positive side)

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE:

To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your

computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.