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I/O Panel
Dell™ OptiPlex™ XE Service
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 I/O Panel
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1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the front panel.
3.Remove the optical drive.
4.Remove the hard drive.
5.Remove the back thermal sensor.
6.Disconnect the I/O panel cable from its connector on the system board.
7.Remove the screws that secure the I/O panel to the chassis.
8.Remove the I/O panel from the computer.
Replacing the I/O Panel
To replace the I/O panel, perform the above steps in reverse order.