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Power Supply

Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX60 Systems User's Guide

  Removing the Power Supply

  Replacing the Power Supply

  DC Power Connectors

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.

Small Form-Factor Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions.

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
   
   
2. 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 frame as you remove them from the system board and drives. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent their being pinched or crimped.

3. Press the release button located on the floor of the computer frame.
   
   

1	release button
2	AC power connector

4. Slide the power supply toward the front of the computer approximately 1 inch.
   
   
5. Lift the power supply up and out of the computer.
   
   

Small Desktop Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions.

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
   
   
2. 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 frame as you remove them from the system board and drives. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent their being pinched or crimped.

3. Remove the expansion-card cage and remove the power cables from the side of the hard drive. To remove the power cables, use the cables as leverage and pull away from the clips while you pull on the metal clips with your fingers.
   
   
4. Press down on the handle, which in turn presses the release button.
   
   

1	release button
2	handle
3	AC power connector

5. Slide the power supply toward the front of the computer approximately 1 inch.
   
   
6. Lift the power supply up and out of the computer.
   
   

Small Mini-Tower Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions.

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
   
   
2. 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 frame as you remove them from the system board and drives. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent their being pinched or crimped.

3. Remove the two screws that attach the power supply to the back of the computer frame.
   
   
4. Press the release button located on the floor of the computer frame.
   
   

5. Slide the power supply toward the front of the computer approximately 1 inch.
   
   
6. Lift the power supply up and out of the computer.
   
   

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions.

1. Slide the power supply into place.
   
   
2. On the small mini-tower computer, replace the two screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer frame.
   
   
3. Reconnect the DC power cables.
   
   
4. Connect the AC power cable to the connector.
   
   
5. On the small desktop computer, reattach the power cables to the side of the hard drive and replace the expansion-card cage.
   
   
6. Run the cables underneath the clips, and press the clips to close them over the cables.
   
   
7. Close the computer cover.
   
   
8. Attach the computer stand, if it is used.
   
   

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

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

Small Form-Factor Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments

NOTE: Your power supply may have an SATA connector, which is not used with any component in your computer.

DC Power Connector P1

Pin Number	Signal name	18-AWG Wire
1	+3.3 VDC	Orange
2	+3.3 VDC	Orange
3	COM	Black
4	+5 VDC	Red
5	COM	Black
6	+5 VDC	Red
7	COM	Black
8	POK*	Gray
9	+5 VFP	Purple
10	+12 VDC	Yellow
11	+3.3 VDC	Orange
12	–12 VDC*	Blue
13	COM	Black
14	PS ON*	Green
15	COM	Black
16	COM	Black
17	COM	Black
18	N/C	N/C
19	+5 VDC	Red
20	+5 VDC	Red
* Use 22-AWG wire instead of 18-AWG wire.

DC Power Connector P2

Pin Number	Signal Name	18-AWG Wire
1	COM	Black
2	COM	Black
3	+12 VDC	Yellow
4	+12 VDC	Yellow

DC Power Connector P3

DC Power Connectors P4 and P5

Small Desktop Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments

NOTE: Your power supply may have an SATA connector, which is not used with any component in your computer.

DC Power Connector P1

DC Power Connector P6

Pin Number	Signal Name	18-AWG Wire
1	COM	Black
2	COM	Black
3	+12 VDC	Yellow
4	+12 VDC	Yellow

DC Power Connectors P2, P3, and P4

DC Power Connector P5

Small Mini-tower Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments

NOTE: Your power supply may have an SATA connector, which is not used with any component in your computer.

DC Power Connector P1

Pin Number	Signal name	18-AWG Wire
1	+3.3 VDC	Orange
2	+3.3 VDC	Orange
3	COM	Black
4	+5 VDC	Red
5	COM	Black
6	+5 VDC	Red
7	COM	Black
8	POK	Gray
9	+5 VFP	Purple
10	+12 VDC	Yellow
11	+3.3 VDC*	Orange
12	–12 VDC	Blue
13	COM	Black
14	PS ON	Green
15	COM	Black
16	COM	Black
17	COM	Black
18	N/C	N/C
19	+5 VCD	Red
20	+5 VCD	Red
*Sense connector.

DC Power Connector P2

Pin Number	Signal Name	18-AWG Wire
1	COM	Black
2	COM	Black
3	+12 VDC	Yellow
4	+12 VDC	Yellow

DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9

DC Power Connector P7

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