Dell X87001253BLK, XPS 8700 manual Removing the Front USB Panel, Prerequisites

Removing the Front USB 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.

Procedure

CAUTION: When sliding the front USB panel out of the computer, be extremely careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips.

NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly after you replace the front USB panel.

1Disconnect the front USB panel cables from the system board connector F_USB2. See "System-Board Components" on page 13.

2Remove the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel.

3Slide the front USB panel down and pull it away.

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