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Replacing the Front Panel
Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT 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.
1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2.Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
1 | front panel grips (3) | 2 | front panel |
3 | front panel clamps (3) | 4 | clamp insert |
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3.Grasp and lift the front panel grips one at a time to release it from the front of the computer.
4.Rotate and pull the front panel away from the front of the computer to release the front panel clamps from the clamp insert.
5.To replace the front panel, align and insert the front panel clamps into the clamp insert.
6.Rotate the front panel towards the computer until it snaps into place on the front of the computer.
7.Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).