Replacing the I/O Board

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Align the connectors on the I/O board with the slots on the computer base.

3.Use the pull-tab to align the connector on the I/O board with the connector on the system board and press gently.

4.Replace the three screws that secure the I/O board to the computer base.

5.Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the I/O board.

6.Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly).

7.Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).

8.Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover).

9.Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).

10.Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive.

11.Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack).

12.Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.

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Dell M11X R3, P06T003 service manual Replacing the I/O Board