30 | Replacing the Power-Adapter Port
Replacing 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.
Procedure
1Align the screw hole on the power-adapter port with the screw hole on the
palm-rest assembly.
2Replace the screw that secures the power-adapter port to the palm-rest assembly.
3Slide the power-adapter port under the wireless-card cables and route the
power-adapter port cable through the routing guides on the fan.
4Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
5Route the wireless-card cables and the touchscreen cable through the routing
guide on the display hinge.
Postrequisites
1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
2Connect the power-light board cable to the system board. See "Replacing the
Power-Light Board" on page 13.
3Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.