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1 | 2 I/O panel and cables |
3 screw
Replacing the I/O Panel
NOTICE: Take care not to damage the cable connectors and the cable routing clip(s) (if present) when sliding the I/O panel into the computer.
1.Route the I/O panel cables into the chassis through the I/O panel opening, and guide them through the various holes and bays.
2.Slide the I/O panel cables into the cable clip(s) (if present).
3.Replace and tighten the screw that secures the I/O panel.
4.Reconnect the cables to the system board (see System Board Components).
5.For the Vostro 220s:
a.Replace the chassis support bracket (see Replacing the Chassis Support Bracket).
b.Replace any hard drives in the hard drive cage (see Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive) that you removed in step 5 of Removing the I/O Panel.
6.Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer.