Removing the Power-Adapter Port | 29
Removing the Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.
2Disconnect the power-light board cable from the system board. See "Removing the
Power-Light Board" on page 12.
3Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
Procedure
1Remove the wireless-card cables and the touchscreen cable from the routing guide
on the display hinge.
2Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board.
3Release the power-adapter port cable from the routing guides on the fan.
4Remove the screw that secures the power-adapter port to the palm-rest assembly.
5Gently lift the power adapter port and ease the power-adapter port cable
from under the wireless-card cables.
1routing guides on fan 2screw
3routing guide on display hinge 4power-adapter port cable
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