Dell 17/17R manual Replacing the I/O Board

Replacing the I/O Board

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1Use the alignment posts on the computer base to place the I/O board in position.

2Replace the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer base.

3Adhere the I/O board cable to the computer base.

4Slide the I/O-board cable into the I/O-board-cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.

Postrequisites

1Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 33.

2Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 19.

3Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21.

4Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.

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