8Remove the four mounting screws from the I/O panel.

9Lift to remove the I/O panel from the computer.

Installing the I/O Panel

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: Ensure that you replace all cables originally attached to the I/O panel or you computer may not function properly.

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 85.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 86).

3Align the screw holes on the I/O panel with the screw holes on the chassis, and then tighten the four mounting screws.

4Connect the control-panel cable to the I/O panel connector.

5Replace the processor and card fan assembly.

6Connect the front fan and the card fan to the system board.

7Replace the processor airflow shroud (see "Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly" on page 129).

8Replace any full-length expansion cards (see "Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 97) that were uninstalled during removal of the I/O panel.

9Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 159).

Battery

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

Replacing the Battery

A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years.

If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery.

CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Removing and Installing Parts

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XPS 720, 720 specifications

The Dell XPS 720 is a powerful desktop computer that epitomizes the brand's commitment to performance and innovation. Introduced as part of the XPS (Extreme Performance System) line, the XPS 720 was designed for gamers, content creators, and tech enthusiasts who demand high performance from their machines.

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