Replacing the I/O Panel
1. Route the I/O panel cables into the chassis through the I/O panel opening, and guide them through the various holes and bays.
2. Slide the I/O panel cables into the cable clip(s) (if present).
3. Replace and tighten the screw that secures the I/O panel.
4. Reconnect the cables to the system board (see System Board Components).
5. For the Vostro 220s:
a. Replace the chassis support bracket (see Replacing the Chassis Support Bracket).
b. Replace any hard drives in the hard drive cage (see Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive) that you removed in step 5 of Removing the I/O Panel.
6. Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer.
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front-panel opening
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I/O panel and cables
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screw
NOTICE: Take care not to damage the cable connectors and the cable routing clip(s) (if present) when sliding the I/O panel into the computer.