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Top I/O 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 13. 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 23.

2Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 31.

3Remove the optical drive. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 67.

4Remove the top cover. See "Removing the Top Cover" on page 77.

Removing the Top I/O Panel

1Disconnect the top I/O panel cables from the system board connectors, F_USB3 and F_AUDIO1. See "System-Board Components" on page 21.

2Remove the screws that secure the top I/O panel to the top panel.

3Carefully remove the top I/O panel from the top panel.

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