Dell 320 specifications Removing the Back Metal-Shield, Replacing the Back Metal-Shield

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Back Metal-Shield

Dell™ Vostro™ 320 Service Manual

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.

Removing the Back Metal-Shield

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1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2.Remove the front panel.

3.Remove the internal panel.

4.Remove the I/O cover.

5.Remove the hinged stand.

6.Remove the optical drive.

7.Remove the back cover.

8.Remove the back I/O assembly.

9.Remove the aluminum foil tape from the back metal-shield.

CAUTION: Aluminum foil tapes are used for Electro Magnetic Induction (EMI) shielding and for grounding the components. To avoid damaging the back metal shield, ensure that you affix the aluminum foil tapes while replacing the back metal shield.

NOTE: Aluminum foil tapes ship with the replacement back metal-shield.

10.Remove the screws that secure the back metal-shield to the computer.

11.Lift the back metal-shield up and away from the computer.

NOTE: While replacing the back metal-shield, ensure that you carefully route the back I/O panel cables away from the metal shield.

Replacing the Back Metal-Shield

To replace the back metal-shield, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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