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Power-Adapter Connector

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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.

2Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15.

3Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.

4Remove the speakers. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 19.

Removing the Power-Adapter Connector

1Disconnect the mini-card cables from the connectors on the mini-card.

2Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the touchpad cable from the connector on the system board.

3Release the mini-card cables from the routing guides.

Power-Adapter Connector

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Dell XPS 13 owner manual Removing the Power-Adapter Connector