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Power Switch Module

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 equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.

CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the system with the cover removed—at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of desk top space.

Removing the Power Switch Module

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 11.

2Remove the computer cover from both the sides (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15).

3Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 19).

4Remove the hard drive (see "Removing a Hard Drive" on page 31).

5Disconnect the power switch module cable from power switch module connector (FP1) on the system board. For the location of the connector, see "System Board Components" on page 8.

6Gently release the hard drive activity light from its holder.

7Press the holder and rotate it outwards to remove it from the front panel.

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Dell 2010 service manual Removing the Power Switch Module