Dell L401X manual Removing the AC-Adapter Connector

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AC-Adapter Connector

Dell™ XPS™ L401X Service Manual

Removing the AC-Adapter Connector

Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector

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 AC-Adapter Connector

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

3.Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).

4.Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see Removing the Mini-Card(s)).

5.Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).

6.Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Optical Drive.

7.Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).

8.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).

9.Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).

10.Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in Removing the Top Cover.

11.Turn the top-cover assembly over.

12.Disconnect the AC-adapter connector cable from the system-board connector.

13.Make note of the AC-adapter connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guide.

14.Remove the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the top cover.

15.Lift the AC-adapter connector off the top cover.

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