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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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer.
Removing the I/O Board
1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 41).
3Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 12 in "Removing the System Board" on page 65.
4Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 53).
5Remove the
6Remove the two screws that secure the I/O board to the computer base.
7Lift the I/O board at an angle to remove the connectors on the I/O board from the slots on the computer base.
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