Dell N4020, N4030 manual Removing the I/O Board, Replacing the I/O Board

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I/O Board

Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual

Removing the I/O Board

Replacing the I/O Board

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.

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).

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer.

Removing the I/O Board

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 13 in Removing the System Board.

3.Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Mini-Card).

4.Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer base.

5.Lift the I/O board out of the computer base.

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Replacing the I/O Board

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Align the connectors on the I/O board with the slots on the computer base.

3.Replace the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer base.

4.Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card).

5.Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 18 in Replacing the System Board.

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.

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Contents Page Module Cover Removing the Module CoverReplacing the Module Cover Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Replace the I/O board see Replacing the I/O Board Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios Click Enter a Service TagInternal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Bluetooth CardReplacing the Bluetooth Card Back to Contents Camera Removing the CameraReplacing the Camera Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Processor Module Removing the Processor ModuleReplacing the Processor Module Back to Contents Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Thermal Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Back to Contents Display Assembly DisplayReplacing the Display Assembly Display BezelDisplay Panel Replacing the Display BezelReplacing the Display Panel Page Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Board Removing the I/O BoardReplacing the I/O Board Back to Contents Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Memory Modules Removing the Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Mini-CardReplacing the Mini-Card Back to Contents Optical Drive Removing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Palm Rest Removing the Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Power Button Board Removing the Power Button BoardReplacing the Power Button Board Battery Removing the BatteryReplacing the Battery Speakers Removing the SpeakersReplacing the Speakers Page System Board Removing the System BoardEntering the Service Tag in the Bios Replacing the System BoardBack to Contents Back to Contents
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N4020, N4030 specifications

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