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Dell™ Optiplex™ 960 Mini Tower/Desktop/Small Form Factor Service Manual

I/O Assembly

I/O Assembly

Removing the I/O Assembly

CAUTION: 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.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

NOTE: Note the routing of all cables before disconnecting them, so that you can re route them correctly when installing the new I/O assembly.

1.Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer.

2.Remove the bezel by releasing the three securing tabs and rolling it away from the top edge of the computer.

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bezel

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securing tabs (3)

3.Remove the optical drive (see Removing an Optical Drive).

4.Disconnect the I/O assembly cables from the system board.

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

5.Press the tab that secures the I/O assembly to the front panel, and gently move the I/O assembly away from the computer while guiding the I/O assembly cables out of the chassis.

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960 specifications

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