Dell 2710 owner manual Replacing the I/O Board

45 Replacing the I/O Board

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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1Slide the power-port cable and power-supply light cable through the slot on the I/O-board bracket.

2Place the I/O board in the I/O-board bracket and press the securing tabs to secure the I/O board to the I/O-board bracket.

3Route the TV-in port cable, infrared-emitter port cable, and the power-supply light cable through their routing guides and connect the cables to the system board.

4Connect the power-port cable to the power-supply unit.

5Align the screw holes on the I/O-board assembly with the screw holes on the computer base.

6Press down on the I/O-boardassembly to connect the I/O board to the system board.

NOTE: Ensure that no cables are placed under the I/O-board assembly.

7Replace the screws that secure the I/O-board assembly to the computer base.

Postrequisites

1Replace the inner frame. See "Replacing the Inner Frame" on page 97.

2Replace the system-board shield. See "Replacing the System-Board Shield" on page 33.

3Replace the I/O panel. See "Replacing the I/O Panel" on page 93.

4Replace the trim cover. See "Replacing the Trim Cover" on page 89.

5Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 49.

6Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 21.

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