Dell 17/17R manual Replacing the Power-Adapter Port

Replacing the Power-Adapter Port

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

1Slide the power-adapter port into position.

2Route the power-adapter-port cable through the routing guides on the computer base.

Postrequisites

1Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 59.

2Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 43.

3Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 33.

4Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 19.

5Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21.

6Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 16.

7Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 27.

8Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.

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