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I/O Board
Dell™Inspiron™N4010ServiceManual
Removing the I/O Board
Replacing the I/O Board

Removing the I/O Board

1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Removing the Optical Drive.
4. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).
5. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
7. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
8. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
9. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Middle Cover).
10. Disconnect the I/O board cable from the connector on the system board.
11. Remove the three screws that secure the I/O board to the computer base.
12. Lift the I/O board out of the computer base.

Replacing the I/O Board

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.
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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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I/O board
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screws (3)
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I/O board cable connector