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Replacing the I/O Board 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 I/O board with the screw hole on the
palm-rest assembly.
2Replace the screw that secures the I/O board to the palm-rest assembly.
Postrequisites
1Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 28.
2Replace the power-adapter port. See "Replacing the Power-Adapter Port" on
page 30.
3Replace the speakers See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 18.
4Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
5Connect the power-light board cable to the system board. See "Replacing the
Power-Light Board" on page 13.
6Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.