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Front USB Panel
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.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets,
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.
Removing the Front USB Panel
NOTE: Make note of the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can
1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).
3Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27).
CAUTION: When sliding the front USB panel out of the computer, be extremely careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips.
4Disconnect the front USB panel cables from the system board connector F_USB2 (see "System Board Components" on page 10).
5Remove the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel.
6Slide the front USB panel down to release the clamps from the front panel and pull it away.
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