Removing the Top I/O Panel

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15.

2Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 21.

3Remove the top cover. See "Removing the Top Cover" on page 47.

Procedure

1Disconnect the top I/O panel cables from the system board connectors, F_USB3 and F_AUDIO1. See "System-Board Components" on page 13.

2Remove the screws that secure the top I/O panel to the top panel.

3Slide and lift the top I/O panel from the top panel.

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