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USB/Audio Board
Dell™Inspiron™1764ServiceManual
Removing the USB/Audio Board
Replacing the USB/Audio Board

Removing the USB/Audio Board

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).
4. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).
5. Remove the power button panel (see Removing the Power Button Panel).
6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
7. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
8. Lift the connector latch and slide the USB/audio cable out of the connector on the USB/audio board.
9. Remove the two screws that secure the USB/audio board to the computer base.
10. Lift the USB/audio board and ease the USB and audio connectors out of the computer base.

Replacing the USB/Audio Board

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.
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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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USB/audio cable
2
connector latch
3
screws (2)
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USB/audio board