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Front I/O 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 equipment with any cover(s) (including computer
covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.
Removing the Front I/O Panel
NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route
them correctly when installing the new front I/O panel.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
2
Remove the computer cover from both the sides (see "Removing the
Computer Cover" on page 15).
3
Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 19).
CAUTION: When removing the front I/O panel from the computer, be extremely
careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cable connectors and the cable
routing clips.
4
Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the front I/O panel from
the system board connectors.
5
Remove the screw that secures the front I/O panel to the chassis.
6
Carefully remove the front I/O panel from the computer.
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