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Back Metal-Shield
Dell™ Vostro™ 320 Service Manual
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.
Removing the Back Metal-Shield
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1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the front panel.
3.Remove the internal panel.
4.Remove the I/O cover.
5.Remove the hinged stand.
6.Remove the optical drive.
7.Remove the back cover.
8.Remove the back I/O assembly.
9.Remove the aluminum foil tape from the back
CAUTION: Aluminum foil tapes are used for Electro Magnetic Induction (EMI) shielding and for grounding the components. To avoid damaging the back metal shield, ensure that you affix the aluminum foil tapes while replacing the back metal shield.
NOTE: Aluminum foil tapes ship with the replacement back
10.Remove the screws that secure the back
11.Lift the back
NOTE: While replacing the back
Replacing the Back Metal-Shield
To replace the back