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Front I/O Panel

Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual

Removing the Front I/O Panel

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

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

Removing the Front I/O Panel

NOTE: Make note of 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 instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3.Remove the front bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel).

CAUTION: When sliding the front I/O panel out of the computer, be extremely careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips.

4.Disconnect the front I/O panel cables from the system board connectors, AUDIOF1, USBF1, and USBF2 (see System Board Components).

5.Remove the screw that secures the front I/O panel to the front panel.

6.Slide the front I/O panel towards the side to release the clamps from the front panel and pull the front I/O panel away.

1 front I/O panel 2 screw

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Dell 620s manual Removing the Front I/O Panel